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April 2nd, 2008

"Shine a Light" Preview & Trailer

When you look at The Rolling Stones these days, it hardly seems possible they’re still out there doing their thing, prancing on stage, falling out of palm trees… And yet, they are.
Shine a Light hits theaters this Friday, April 4, 2008, and I think it’s a film that will score high with Baby Boomers. […]

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March 28th, 2008

"The Lone Ranger" Remake in the Works - Who’s Your Ranger?

In the “There Are No New Ideas” department, writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio are in final negotiations to pen a live-action adaptation of “The Lone Ranger” for Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The writing partners are best known for their work on the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.
Let’s think about people who’d […]

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March 27th, 2008

Lindsay Lohan to Star in Charles Manson Movie

Remember when Lindsay Lohan was all about the fun, fresh roles? Let’s think back <visualize me rubbing my chin here and staring off into the distance>…The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, Herbie: Fully Loaded, Just My Luck…
In A Prairie Home Companion, she started to go a little dark, playing a girl obsessed with death […]

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March 26th, 2008

Elizabeth Banks to Play Laura Bush

I’m so happy to see Elizabeth Banks earning kudos for her acting. She’s been around since the 90’s, but really only started gaining steam a few years ago. I loved her in 2006’s “Invincible” (pictured) with Mark Wahlberg.
Now she’s on board to play First Lady Laura Bush alongside Josh Brolin’s President Bush […]

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March 21st, 2008

"Friday the 13th" Remake in the Works

He’s baaaaaccckkkk… that serial killer known as Jason, that is. A “Friday the 13th” remake is in the works, with Jared Padalecki in final negotiations to star.
The original “Friday” was released in 1980, introducing horror icon Jason with a brief appearance. The remake will focus on the serial killer (in his iconic hockey […]

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March 18th, 2008

Oscar-Winner Anthony Minghella Dies

We lost a great one today, friends. Filmmaker Anthony Minghella died of a hemorrhage following surgery at a London hospital.
He was only 54, which makes his passing all the more sad. He had at least five film projects were in the works, including a remake of “The Lives of Others,” which won […]

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March 12th, 2008

New Pics: "The Incredible Hulk"

Universal has released a few new pics for “The Incredible Hulk,” smashing into theaters June 13, 2008.
Based on the popular Marvel Comics hero, the movie finds Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) hunting for a cure to the gamma radiation that turns him into the giant green guy whenever his rage gets the best of […]

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March 11th, 2008

Bryan Singer Confirmed to Direct "Superman"

Warner Brothers has confirmed that Bryan Singer is returning to direct “Superman: Man of Steel,” scheduled for a 2009 release.
Brandon Routh, who played the superhero in 2006’s “Superman Returns” has already been confirmed as returning to the role.
The script has been rumored to be moving into the hands of Roberto […]

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March 11th, 2008

"Doctor Parnassus" Back on Track

Filming on Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is back on track in Vancouver, after being shut down after the sudden death of actor Heath Ledger on Jan. 22.
Gilliam also confirmed rumors that Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law will help to complete the film. I’m sure it must be heart-wrenching but […]

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March 11th, 2008

Review & Trailer: "Nancy Drew"

Movie: Nancy Drew
On DVD:
March 11, 2008

MPAA Rating: PG for mild violence, thematic elements and brief language
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Over the years, the beloved teen sleuth known as Nancy Drew has solved more than 500 mysteries – in books written by Carolyn Keene (a pseudonym for many authors); in movies dating back to […]

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