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This Year’s BAFTA Winners – The ‘British Oscars’
Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 18:22 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
With less than fourteen days left until the Oscars, the Orange British Film Academy Awards have made their decisions on what is the best of the best from the year past. With a list of nominations not too far off... (Continue reading)
‘The Hurt Locker’ director Kathryn Bigelow to make HBO pilot
Written on 16 Feb, 2010 at 13:17 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Kathryn Bigelow, who is up against amicable ex-husband James Cameron’s Avatar with The Hurt Locker at this year’s Academy Awards, is set to make a splash elsewhere later in the year. Where, you may ask? Well, in your living room... (Continue reading)
Scorsese and De Niro to Reunite for First Film Since ‘Casino’
Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 9:34 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Martin Scorsese’s premiere of his new film Shutter Island brought out a number of A-list stars, but more exciting was news of Scorsese’s next project, which is slated to be a reunion with Robert De Niro. Scorsese seemed determined... (Continue reading)
Bradley Cooper rejoining ‘A-Team’ director Joe Carnahan for ‘The Grey’?
Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 10:58 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
It looks like Bradley Cooper and The A-Team director, Joe Carnahan are eager to team up together again. Cooper is in talks of joining the cast of Carnahan’s next directorial project entitled The Grey. It sounds like a standard survival... (Continue reading)
Penelope Cruz to join Johnny Depp in fourth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 9:03 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean seems to have been dead in the water since the third installment of the highly successful franchise was released in 2007. However, good news for Johnny Depp and Captain Sparrow fans as news has emerged... (Continue reading)
Marc Webb’s ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot Coming July 3, 2012 in 3D
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 10:22 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
It doesn’t seem like that long ago that news of Sam Raimi giving up the Spider-man franchise and Marc Webb taking over hit the internet and newsstands. However, since then, a lot seems to have happened, according to Sony,... (Continue reading)
Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams back for ‘Mission Impossible IV’
Written on 10 Feb, 2010 at 10:02 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Looking for a little Ethan Hunt? Big news in Hollywood as Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible IV. Continuing the franchise is J.J. Abrams who directed Mission: Impossible III, but more recently... (Continue reading)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead to star in ‘The Thing’ prequel
Scream queen Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Final Destination 3, Black Christmas) is set to revive The Thing, according to Heat Vision. In a rather confusing turn of events, this film will serve as a prequel to the 1982 John Carpenter classic,... (Continue reading)
‘Valentine’s Day’ 2: New Year’s Eve?
Written on 8 Feb, 2010 at 17:19 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Before the film has even come out, (this Friday), a “sort-of-sequel” to the star-filled Valentine’s Day is already said to be in the works. Valentine’s Day stars Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner, Jamie Foxx,... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – Feb. 7 – ‘Dear John’ beats ‘Avatar’
Written on 7 Feb, 2010 at 22:57 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, FEBRUARY 5-7, 2010 Rank. Movie Title – Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Dear John – $32.4 million | 2,969 | $32.4 million | 1 McLaughlin’s TSR – 4/10 2. Avatar – $23.6 million... (Continue reading)
Taylor Lautner to play ‘Stretch Armstrong’
Written on 6 Feb, 2010 at 16:09 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Ladies, don’t hold your breath for Robert Pattinson to play the evil arch-nemesis (who’s simply misunderstood), but Taylor Lautner will be extending himself for the lead role in Stretch Armstrong. Variety reports that Universal has landed The Twilight Saga: New Moon... (Continue reading)
Portland International Film Festival to screen Oscar nominees
Written on 4 Feb, 2010 at 10:51 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The 33rd Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) Screens Oscar Nominees CLICK HERE for the full Festival Schedule The 33rd Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) will provide Portland audiences with an early look at four of this year’s 2010 Oscar Nominees including two... (Continue reading)
‘Star Trek’s’ Zachary Quinto to play George Gershwin in the key of Spielberg?
Written on 4 Feb, 2010 at 8:15 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Gershwin fans, “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” but according to Deadline Hollywood Daily, Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto has been picked by Dreamworks to play the role of George Gershwin in a musical biopic based on the New York songwriter. Composer... (Continue reading)
Bamfestpdx and ‘Sonicsgate’ coming to Portland
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 19:58 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
BAM: Beer and Movie Fest, Portland’s first annual beer and theater pub festival, was co-created by local film buff Jacques Boyreau (JBOY Promo), Aaron Mesh (screen editor for Willamette Week) and Beer Northwest Magazine, in an effort to showcase Portland’s... (Continue reading)
Thanks from Oscar nominees – Crazy Heart
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 19:52 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
First come the nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards … then come the thanks. Here’s statements from actors with the film Crazy Heart. Jeff Bridges, CRAZY HEART BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA “I’m so grateful to have... (Continue reading)
Thanks from Oscar nominees – Precious & Up in the Air
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 19:40 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
First come the nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards … then come the thanks. Here’s statements from actors with the films Precious and Up in the Air. FROM ANNA KENDRICK, Academy Award nominee for BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: “I am thrilled beyond words... (Continue reading)
Thanks from Oscar nominees – Coraline & A Serious Man
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 19:36 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
First come the nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards … then come the thanks. Here’s statements from people with Coraline and A Serious Man. “We are very happy to have received these nominations and would like to thank the... (Continue reading)
82nd Annual Academy Awards – complete Oscar nomination list
Written on 2 Feb, 2010 at 9:06 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
It’s finally time. No, not for the actual 82nd Annual Academy Awards, those aren’t until March 7. The Oscar nominations are here. Here’s the complete list of nominations: Best Picture Avatar The Blind Side District 9 An Education The Hurt Locker Inglourious Basterds Precious A Serious Man Up Up in the Air Best... (Continue reading)
January 2010 Film and DVD reviews
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 20:56 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
With James Cameron’s Avatar still crushing the box office in January, it’s been rough for the rest of the films. So, what was the best film that came out in January? Extraordinary Measures with Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser gets... (Continue reading)
‘The Princess and the Frog’ Blu-ray extras and release date March 16, 2010
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 20:21 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Critically-Acclaimed Animated Feature Premieres March 16, 2010 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD Megan Lehar’s Princess and the Frog review Burbank, Calif., January 26, 2010 – Tiana, the ninth and newest enchanting addition to the legendary lineage of Disney... (Continue reading)
‘Minority Report’ Blu-ray extras and release date April 20, 2010
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 20:18 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
On April 20th, Paramount Home Entertainment Minority Report on Blu-ray! TOM CRUISE STARS IN DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG’S SCIENCE FICTION THRILLER ARRIVING ON BLU-RAY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER MINORITY REPORT Filled with Sensational Action, the Futuristic Drama Debuts on Blu-ray April 20, 2010... (Continue reading)
‘The Fourth Kind’ Blu-ray and DVD release date March 16, 2010
Written on 31 Jan, 2010 at 20:14 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Creepy. Perplexing. Unfair. You be the judge. The Fourth Kind hits Blu-ray and DVD on March 16, 2010. Morrow McLaughlin’s film review of The Fourth Kind The Fourth Kind … Fact or Fiction OVERVIEW: In 1972, a scale of measurement was established... (Continue reading)
SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards – Just the Winners
Written on 24 Jan, 2010 at 23:09 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here are the results of the Screen Actors Guild Awards: Film Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture “The Hurt Locker” “Precious” “Nine” “An Education” “Inglourious Basterds” – WINNER Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Jeff Bridges, “Crazy Heart” – WINNER George Clooney, “Up... (Continue reading)
The 33rd Portland International Film Festival
Written on 23 Jan, 2010 at 10:59 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Northwest Film Center Presents: The 33rd Portland International Film Festival February 11-28, 2010 The World Comes to Us in Film. The Northwest Film Center announces the 33rd Portland International Film Festival (PIFF), its annual cinematic foray of thought-provoking, engaging and entertaining works... (Continue reading)
Is ‘Hiroshima’ next after Pandora for ‘Avatar’s’ James Cameron?
Written on 22 Jan, 2010 at 15:10 in News | viewed times | 5 Comments
A man named Tstutomu Yamaguchi died earlier this month. His significance? He’s the only human being on record to have survived both nuclear bomb blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, despite being at ground zero for both explosions. A book about... (Continue reading)
Pattinson, Penn and Witherspoon see ‘Elephants’?
Written on 22 Jan, 2010 at 14:22 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
The acting credibility for The Twilight Saga: New Moon star Robert Pattinson continues to blossom, as the budding actor is circling around a Depression-era drama that is about to feature two other big names: Reese Witherspoon and Sean Penn. Titled Water... (Continue reading)
George Clooney’s ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ on DVD March 23
Written on 21 Jan, 2010 at 11:54 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
What’s not to like about Fantastic Mr. Fox? George Clooney? Meryl Streep? The answer is “nothing.” So if you haven’t seen it yet, or are curious when you can own the film, here are all the necessary details and special... (Continue reading)
Marc Webb is directing Spider-Man 4, Joseph Gordon-Levitt to follow?
Written on 19 Jan, 2010 at 20:34 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Marc Webb is directing Spider-Man 4, in theaters the summer of 2012. My spidey senses were properly tingling when I threw out the name Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the next possible web-slinger. Webb just got done directing Levitt in 500 Days of... (Continue reading)
Golden Globes 2010 – Just the movie winners
Written on 18 Jan, 2010 at 9:44 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Avatar is better than Inglourious Basterds … I don’t want to live in that world. The Hangover gets respect (besides money and laughs). Plus Ricky Gervais killed it, especially his joke saying, “I love to drink as much as the... (Continue reading)
‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ DVD/Blu-ray gets release date
Written on 16 Jan, 2010 at 17:08 in News | viewed times | 4 Comments
A two-disc special edition of the blockbuster ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ will be arriving on Saturday, March 20th. It will be available in both DVD/Blu-ray. As of this moment, we only know of a few extras. There will be a... (Continue reading)
Michael Cera or Robert Pattinson to play the next Spider-Man?
There isn’t a whole lot to post here, as this is just speculation. But as some of you may know by now, Sam Raimi and actor Tobey Maguire have jumped ship from the Spider-Man series, and the comic book character... (Continue reading)
Final Results – The BFCA Critics’ Choice Movie Awards
Written on 16 Jan, 2010 at 15:30 in Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Who won? Here’s the list from the 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. Do you want to see who I voted for? Since I am a member of the BFCA, my vote actually counts! BEST PICTURE Winner: The Hurt Locker Nominees: • Avatar • An Education •... (Continue reading)
Live blogging for 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on VH1
Written on 15 Jan, 2010 at 9:24 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Awads hosted by Kristin Chenoweth are on tonight on VH1. Participate in the LIVE blog party before and during the show. It will be moderated by VH1 senior staff and representatives from Moviefone, LA Times’... (Continue reading)
Meryl Streep, Tobey Maguire among presenters at 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards
Written on 13 Jan, 2010 at 11:02 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
EMILY BLUNT, ZAC EFRON, JOHN KRASINSKI, TOBEY MAGUIRE, SUSAN SARANDON AND MERYL STREEP ARE AMONG THE MANY PRESENTERS AT THE 15th ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS CEREMONY AWARDS CEREMONY TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON VH1 FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT KRISTIN... (Continue reading)
15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards – my final votes
Written on 12 Jan, 2010 at 11:10 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
The Oscars are a secret. You never see the ballot of Meryl Streep, George Clooney or James Cameron come awards time. I’m not a fan of that. I know they don’t want to admit they have favorites, but I do.... (Continue reading)
‘Spider-Man 4′ with Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi is done, reboot planned
Is it too soon to start over again? Apparently not for the Spider-Man franchise. Spider-Man 4 is dead. Deadline Hollywood Daily reports that Sam Raimi has pulled out of directing the fourth film. The website says Raimi is out because... (Continue reading)
15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards … help vote
Written on 11 Jan, 2010 at 16:38 in News | viewed times | 18 Comments
Kristin Chenoweth is hosting, Kevin Bacon is being honored, and I am voting. What should I do for the 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards? The Broadcast Film Critics Association vote, and the ceremony will be broadcast live on VH1 Friday night. Here’s... (Continue reading)
Online Film Critics Society named ‘The Hurt Locker’ movie of the year
Written on 11 Jan, 2010 at 12:24 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
“The Hurt Locker,” the intense war drama about explosives experts in Iraq, took top honors in the 13th annual Online Film Critics Society Awards, winning Best Picture against fellow nominees “Inglourious Basterds,” “A Serious Man,” “Up,” and “Up in the Air.” The film also... (Continue reading)
‘Taken’ Director To Tackle ‘Dune’
Written on 6 Jan, 2010 at 12:45 in News | viewed times | 3 Comments
Pierre Morel, the French director who slammed around his actors with the firework action films like District B13 and Taken has just signed on to do the impossible: make another film out of the epic sci-fi novel “Dune.” For those who... (Continue reading)
‘Road To Perdition’ Director Sam Mendes to Work On Bond #23?
Written on 6 Jan, 2010 at 11:37 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Someone must have really been slammed around by the polarizing reviews of the last James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. Now, it seems that Bond production company EON Productions is firing off everything it’s got to make the twenty-third Bond... (Continue reading)
‘Avatar’ Dominates World With $800 Million International Gross
Written on 1 Jan, 2010 at 15:57 in News | viewed times | 4 Comments
The generic wish of “Happy New Year!” was fulfilled almost immediately for James Cameron and all of the followers of his Avatar universe, when the big budget film reached $800 million worldwide around the time of Thursday night (December 31,... (Continue reading)
More questions with James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’
Written on 1 Jan, 2010 at 15:45 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
We’ve gotten some great responses, and some actual good quality answers (yes, I’m surprised) with our article The Many Questions of James Cameron’s Avatar. Now comes another article asking some Avatar questions. This one is by Peter Bart of Variety.com.... (Continue reading)
The Twilight Saga 2010 Desktop Wallpaper
Written on 31 Dec, 2009 at 14:37 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Novel Novice Twilight has done it again for all those desperate to look at Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and the rest of the Twilight Saga cast. Once again this year, as a gift to their fans they’ve created... (Continue reading)
Harold Ramis Talks About A Third ‘Ghostbusters’ Movie
Written on 30 Dec, 2009 at 15:11 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
When there’s something strange in the movie gossip world, who ya gonna call? Harold Ramis. Speaking to Heeb Magazine, actor/writer/director Harold Ramis has finally dished out some solid information about what’s going on with that “rumored” third movie in the Ghostbusters... (Continue reading)
Is The ‘Avatar’ Story Headed Towards Another Planet?
Written on 30 Dec, 2009 at 15:08 in News | viewed times | 6 Comments
With his epic original film Avatar taking in $623.6 million worldwide in just two weeks, I think it’s fair to say that director James Cameron is not just the king of the world, but probably the entire galaxy. He has... (Continue reading)
Tarantino has written 40 pages of an ‘Inglourious Basterds’ prequel
Written on 24 Dec, 2009 at 18:15 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Inglourious Basterds writer/director Quentin Tarantino has slipped a little more information concerning what’s next on his agenda. Speaking to New York Magazine’s pop culture webpage Vulture, Tarantino said that he has written 40 pages of a film that would be a... (Continue reading)
First Pic of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ and ‘Remember Me’
Written on 23 Dec, 2009 at 0:14 in News | viewed times | 3 Comments
The first image to the third Twilight movie, Eclipse has finally popped up with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, and it’s very … blue. Released officially online today, the image has Bella (Stewart) and Edward (Pattinson) taking part in what... (Continue reading)
‘Avatar’ – Domestic and Worldwide Box Office Numbers
Written on 22 Dec, 2009 at 21:43 in News | viewed times | 9 Comments
Regardless of whether you fell asleep during Avatar or had your eyeballs explode out of their sockets, the film is an event. More so than many releases of this decade, a lot was riding on its opening weekend revenue. Here’s... (Continue reading)
Brittany Murphy dead at age of 32
Written on 21 Dec, 2009 at 16:56 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Actress Brittany Murphy died yesterday at the age of 32. She collapsed Sunday morning at her Hollywood Hills home. The coroner says they will conduct an autopsy Monday to try to determine what killed the actress. There are still upcoming... (Continue reading)
‘Avatar’ bigger than expected, lands $77 million opening weekend
Written on 21 Dec, 2009 at 16:33 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Avatar was expected to finish the weekend at $73 million, but a strong Sunday pushed James Cameron’s 3D smash hit to $77 million. Full Coverage of Avatar Bayer’s TSR – 7/10 The Many Questions of ‘Avatar’ Worldwide the total for Avatar is at $242.5... (Continue reading)