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Marvel’s Next Avengers Film #1: Ms. Marvel
11 May 2012 4:39 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
With “The Avengers” sequel now officially confirmed by Marvel/Disney, comic book fans the world over will be contemplating which of the publisher’s other heroes could be added to the line-up, potentially getting their own solo movie as soon as 2014.
Of course, we have to bear in mind the fact that Marvel Studios do not own the film rights to characters as key to the comic book universe as Daredevil, Spider-Man, Wolverine or the Fantastic Four – all of whom have allied with or become members of the Avengers at one time or another. In fact in owning the IP for the X-Men, Fox actually own the rights to any character considered a “mutant”, which rules out a huge portion of Marvel superheros from the off.
But with that consideration in place, here is the first in a series of suggestions for Marvel’s Next Avengers:
Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers)
Why? »
- Robert Beames
Abigail Spencer To Climb 'Kilimanjaro' With Brian Geraghty; Steve Coogan Lends His Voice For 'Despicable Me 2'
2 May 2012 6:25 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
It seems we hear more about rising talent Abigail Spencer than we actually see of her onscreen but, as fans of "Mad Men" may attest to, she's certainly someone to keep an eye out for. In the near future, the actress will feature in Curtis Hanson's surfing drama "Of Men And Mavericks," appear in the upcoming 'Oz The Great And Powerful," and will star in and co-produce (with James Franco) the drama "Wrong Number."
Spencer has now lined up a starring role opposite undervalued "The Hurt Locker" star Brian Geraghty for the romantic drama "Kilimanjaro." Written and directed by Walter Strafford, the story follows a man who is determined to climb African mountain Mt. Kilimanjaro after a recent break up with Geraghty playing the lead and Spencer set to portray a receptionist he has eyes on. Lensing begins on the project in New York next month.
Meanwhile, British actor »
- Simon Dang
Wham Moment: 6 Great Game Changers in Film
15 April 2012 7:15 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
In some films, particularly of the twists and turns variety, a significant event, moment or even line of dialogue, can be summarized by the phrase “This changes everything”. This is known as a Game Changer, where the established landscape of the movie’s plot is irrevocably and dramatically altered, with no chance of ever going back. Audience reaction can range from emotional sledgehammer to Wtf?
Often this single moment can encapsulate the whole film, and become its most famed component: everybody who has heard of The Crying Game is also familiar with its reveal. This isn’t the Twist Ending we’re talking about; this is the story shaking, ultimately defining wham moment.
Here are six great examples.
Obviously contains extensive spoilers.
“Have you a valediction, boyo?” – L.A. Confidential
A feast of noir murder mystery and crusading character development, Curtis Hanson’s adaptation of James Ellroy’s labyrinth novel »
- Scott Patterson
The Hunger Games Box Office: First Since Titanic with Key Female Role, Staying Power
15 April 2012 1:09 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games The Hunger Games has topped the Us/Canada box office for the fourth weekend in a row. Starring Jennifer Lawrence (Winter's Bone), the Gary Ross-directed blockbuster scored $21.5 million according to studio estimates found at Box Office Mojo. The dystopic action-drama was down a relatively modest 35% compared to Easter weekend. Prior to The Hunger Games, the most recent movie to achieve the four-weekend-in-a-row feat was James Cameron / Sam Worthington's Avatar in early 2010. In fact, Avatar remained at the top for seven consecutive weekends. The Hunger Games, however, won't get that far. Next weekend, it'll surely be unseated by Zac Efron / Taylor Schilling's The Lucky One. Among the nearly 30 movies that have managed to be no. 1 for four weekends in a row are Christopher Nolan / Christian Bale / Heath Ledger's The Dark Knight (2008), Peter Jackson / Elijah Wood »
- Zac Gille
The Hunger Games Box Office: First Strong-Legged Blockbuster Since Titanic with Key Female Role
15 April 2012 12:22 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games The Hunger Games has topped the Us/Canada box office for the fourth weekend in a row. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, the Gary Ross-directed blockbuster scored $21.5 million according to studio estimates found at Box Office Mojo. The dystopic action-drama was down a relatively modest 35% compared to Easter weekend. Prior to The Hunger Games, the most recent movie to achieve the four-weekend-in-a-row feat was James Cameron / Sam Worthington's Avatar in early 2010. In fact, Avatar remained at the top for seven consecutive weekends. The Hunger Games, however, won't get that far. Next weekend, it'll surely be unseated by Zac Efron / Taylor Schilling's The Lucky One. Among the nearly 30 movies that have managed to be no. 1 for four weekends in a row are Christopher Nolan / Christian Bale / Heath Ledger's The Dark Knight (2008), Peter Jackson / Elijah Wood / Viggo Mortensen's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King »
- Zac Gille
The Hunger Games Box Office: 1st Female-Centered Movie in 2 Decades to Top 4 Weekends
14 April 2012 4:14 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games In all likelihood, The Hunger Games is going to top the North American box office for the fourth weekend in a row. Starring Winter's Bone / X-Men: First Class' Jennifer Lawrence, Gary Ross' film adaptation of Suzanne Collins bestselling novel is expected to score approximately $20 million at 3,916 theaters by Sunday evening after having taken in $6.45 million on Friday as per studio estimates found at Box Office Mojo. The most recent movie to achieve that feat was James Cameron / Sam Worthington's Avatar in early 2010. In fact, Avatar stayed at the top for seven consecutive weekends. The Hunger Games, however, won't get that far. Next weekend, it'll surely be unseated by Zac Efron / Taylor Schilling's The Lucky One. Among the nearly 30 movies that have managed to be no. 1 for four weekends in a row are Christopher Nolan / Christian Bale / Heath Ledger's The Dark Knight »
- Zac Gille
The Hunger Games Box Office: Four Weekends on Top?
14 April 2012 1:14 AM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games The Hunger Games will likely top the North American box office for the fourth weekend in a row according to early, rough estimates found at Deadline.com. Gary Ross' film adaptation of Suzanne Collins bestselling novel is expected to gross $20 million at 3,916 theaters over the weekend after taking in an estimated $6.5 million on Friday. The most recent movie to achieve that feat was James Cameron / Sam Worthington's Avatar in early 2010. In fact, Avatar stayed at the top for seven consecutive weekends. Among the nearly 30 movies that have managed to be no. 1 for four weekends in a row are Christopher Nolan / Christian Bale / Heath Ledger's The Dark Knight (2008), Peter Jackson / Elijah Wood / Viggo Mortensen's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), James Cameron / Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), James L. Brooks / Shirley MacLaine / Debra Winger / Jack Nicholson »
- Zac Gille
Blu-ray, DVD Release: Too Big To Fail
12 April 2012 3:06 PM, PDT | Disc Dish | See recent Disc Dish news »
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: June 12, 2012
Price: DVD $19.97, Blu-ray $24.99
Studio: HBO/Warner
William Hurt is former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in Too Big To Fail.
HBO Films’ Emmy-nominated 2011 drama Too Big To Fail presents an account of the events that led to the 2008 financial crisis and how the U.S. economy was brought back from the brink of collapse.
Based on the bestselling book by Andrew Ross Sorkin and directed by Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential), Too Big To Fail offers a look at the men and women who roam the corridors of power and who essentially decided the fate of the world’s economy in a matter of a few weeks. Centering on Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (William Hurt, Broadcast News) the film goes behind closed doors to examine the dangerous symbiotic relationship between Wall Street and Washington
First broadcast on HBO in May, 2011, the film features a cast of heavy hitters, »
- Laurence
The Essentials: The Films Of John Milius
12 April 2012 7:04 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
All those who complain about the liberal domination of Hollywood have never come across John Milius. A film school pal of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Milius had tried to join the Marine Corp, but was turned away due to his asthma. Instead, he channeled his frustrations into both a life-long obsession with firearms (he was paid for "Jeremiah Johnson" in antique weaponry, and has served on the NRA Board of Directors) and making some of the most masculine, testosterone-filled movies of all time, both as an acclaimed writer and as a director. The basis for both Paul Le Mat's character in "American Graffiti" and Walter in "The Big Lebowski" -- the Coens are friends of Milius, and offered him the part of Jack Lipnick in "Barton Fink" -- he's one of film history's most singular, colorful characters.
He might not have had the overwhelming success of Lucas or Spielberg, »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Leven Rambin Dives into 'The Sea of Monsters'
9 April 2012 6:31 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
You can't keep a good Tribute down for long.
Leven Rambin will trade the luxuries of District 1 for the hallowed halls of Mount Olympus as she joins the cast of "Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters," according to Variety.
Rambin, who can currently be seen in theaters as Glimmer in "The Hunger Games," will play the role of Clarisse, the daughter of Ares, the God of War. Besides being something of a perfectionist, Clarisse has also picked up a skill or two from dear old dad when it comes to fighting.
The "Hunger Games" loser (well, her and 21 others, to be fair) joins an ensemble that includes returning cast members Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel and Booker T. Washington, as well as new cast members Nathan Fillion (Hermes) and Anthony Head (Chiron). The sequel deals with Percy's quest to brave the Sea of Monsters in search of the mythical Golden Fleece. »
- Bryan Enk
Titanic Box Office: Behind The Hunger Games
5 April 2012 5:00 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
James Cameron's Titanic movie Titanic 3D was the no. 2 movie on the domestic box-office chart on Wednesday, April 4, according to figures found at Box Office Mojo. Directed by the Marianas Trench's James Cameron, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, Titanic 3D collected $4.37 million at 2,674 theaters, landing right behind The Hunger Games' $4.6 million at 4,137 locations. Comparisons are hard to make. The Hunger Games is in 2D, which means cheaper movie ticket prices, but it's playing at 1,500 more theaters than Titanic 3D. The Hunger Games has also been around for 13 days; Titanic 3D opened on Tuesday, earning approximately $325,000 at various preview screenings. Directed by Gary Ross, The Hunger Games stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson. At no. 3, Jonathan Liebesman / Sam Worthington / Ralph Fiennes' Wrath of the Titans grossed $2.25 million, followed by Julia Roberts / Armie Hammer / Lily Collins' Mirror Mirror with $1.66 million and Channing Tatum »
- Zac Gille
Titanic 3D Box Office: No.1 Domestic?
5 April 2012 12:49 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Kate Winslet, Titanic 3D Titanic 3D may have sailed to the top of the North American box-office chart on Wednesday, grossing an estimated $4.7 million at about 2,600 locations according to The Hollywood Reporter. That figure includes $300,000 earned at Tuesday night previews, and 71 IMAX screens. Directed by James Cameron, who made perfectly-timed headlines about a week ago thanks to a quick deep-sea trek, the 1997 megablockbuster stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Titanic's chief competition for the no. 1 slot is 2012's own megablockbuster, Jennifer Lawrence / Liam Hemsworth / Josh Hutcherson's The Hunger Games. The Gary Ross dystopic adventure drama earned an estimated $4.6-$4.7 million on Wednesday — without the added Tuesday night bonus or box-office-boosting 3D surcharges. Paramount is (officially) estimating Titanic 3D will rake in $20 to $25 million by Friday. 20th Century Fox is handling the film's international release. Launched in December 1997, the original Titanic grossed $1.8 billion worldwide. For those who choose to ignore the Inflation Effect, »
- Zac Gille
Gerard Butler Offered a Ticket to 'Motor City'
29 March 2012 5:03 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Gerard Butler screamed a lot in "300." But can he be the strong, silent type?
The "Machine Gun Preacher" star is the latest actor to be courted for director Albert Hughes' dialogue-free crime thriller, "Motor City," according to Variety.
"Motor City" tells the story of a felon who's released from prison and begins tracking down the men who framed him -- a story told completely without spoken words. Chad St. John wrote the description-heavy screenplay, with Joel Silver set to produce under the Dark Castle banner ("Orphan," "Thir13en Ghosts").
Dominic Cooper was originally slated to star but recently dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Since then, Chris Evans, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeremy Renner have been approached for the role, all to no avail.
If Gerard Butler takes on the part, he'll be joining a cast that already includes Gary Oldman, whom we imagine will be in villain mode, and Amber Heard, »
- Bryan Enk
Titanic 3D London Premiere: James Cameron, Kate Winslet
27 March 2012 6:48 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Two days ago, James Cameron made world headlines for reportedly finding himself about 11 1/4 kilometers below sea level in the Marianas Trench, which is supposed to be the deepest spot on Earth. Whether as a testament to human-made technology or human-made p.r., Cameron was actually able to tweet to his followers: "Just arrived at the ocean's deepest pt. Hitting bottom never felt so good. Can't wait to share what I'm seeing w/ you." Fast forward a couple of days and Cameron is above ground in London with Kate Winslet (photo) — but not Leonardo DiCaprio — at the premiere of Titanic 3D, the (are you ready?) 3D version of Cameron's 1997 multiple-Oscar-winning megablockbuster about a luxury liner that sank to the bottom of the ocean nearly a century ago. So, does that mean the timing of Cameron's deep-sea diving to-do and the ensuing Mariana Trench tweet were merely a couple of Titanic-related p. »
- Zac Gille
Gerard Butler Heads To The White House
18 March 2012 7:48 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Gerard Butler is heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
The "300" star has signed on to star in "Olympus Has Fallen," an upcoming film about a down-on-his-luck former Secret Service agent who is sucked back into the field when terrorists take over the White House, Variety reports..
Millennium Films bought the film from first-time scribes Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Millennium is on the hunt for a director.
This the second film Butler has been attached to since completing a three-week stint in rehab for prescription drug addiction at the end of February. Earlier in March, it was reported that Butler is replacing Eric Bana in the diamond heist movie, "Brilliant."
Though Butler's most recent films, "Machine Gun Preacher" and "The Bounty Hunter," have been box-office disappointments, he has four movies coming out later this year: next month's comedic vignette project "Movie 43," Curtis Hanson's surfing movie "Of Men and Mavericks, »
- Jaimie Etkin
Gerard Butler In 'Olympus Has Fallen': Cast In New Action Film
18 March 2012 1:10 PM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Gerard Butler is heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The "300" star has signed on to star in "Olympus Has Fallen," an upcoming film about a down-on-his-luck former Secret Service agent who is sucked back into the field when terrorists take over the White House, Variety reports.. Millennium Films bought the film from first-time scribes Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Millennium is on the hunt for a director. This the second film Butler has been attached to since completing a three-week stint in rehab for prescription drug addiction at the end of February. Earlier in March, it was reported that Butler is replacing Eric Bana in the diamond heist movie, "Brilliant." Though Butler's most recent films, "Machine Gun Preacher" and "The Bounty Hunter," have been box-office disappointments, he has four movies coming out later this year: next month's comedic vignette project "Movie 43," Curtis Hanson's surfing movie "Of Men and Mavericks, »
- Jaimie Etkin
Gerard Butler In 'Olympus Has Fallen': Cast In New Action Film
18 March 2012 12:56 PM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Gerard Butler is heading to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The "300" star has signed on to star in "Olympus Has Fallen," an upcoming film about a down-on-his-luck former Secret Service agent who is sucked back into the field when terrorists take over the White House, Variety reports.. Millennium Films bought the film from first-time scribes Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Millennium is on the hunt for a director. This the second film Butler has been attached to since completing a three-week stint in rehab for prescription drug addiction at the end of February. Earlier in March, it was reported that Butler is replacing Eric Bana in the diamond heist movie, "Brilliant." Though Butler's most recent films, "Machine Gun Preacher" and "The Bounty Hunter," have been box-office disappointments, he has four movies coming out later this year: next month's comedic vignette project "Movie 43," Curtis Hanson's surfing movie "Of Men and Mavericks, »
- Jaimie Etkin
Pay Attention, Gerard Butler Is Trying To Let You Know That 'Olympus Has Fallen,' Plus Photos From 'Of Men And Mavericks'
17 March 2012 7:17 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
It's taken a while, but Gerard Butler is finally going to answer his calling as an action star. The genre-hopping tough guy found success with a couple of romantic comedies, but his Oscar bid for "Machine Gun Preacher" fell short, so he's redoubling his efforts to become an A-List head-smasher. Butler's attached to Naval thriller "Hunter Killer," war picture "Thunder Run" and a heist film, "Brilliant," and now he's going to follow in the footsteps of fellow tough guys Clint Eastwood, Michael Douglas and Wesley Snipes. You guessed it: he's going to steal the Declaration of Independence save the President Of The United States, in the jargon-y sounding "Olympus Has Fallen."
Butler will play an ex-Secret Service agent in the actioner, in charge of stopping a terrorist attack on the White House. No other details have been released, but since he's an ex-agent, we do hope he's a rogue and a renegade. »
- Gabe Toro
Gerard Butler Leading ‘Olympus Has Fallen,’ Described as “‘Die Hard’ in the White House”
17 March 2012 7:00 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
Although Gerard Butler‘s made some questionable acting decisions over the past few years (The Ugly Truth, The Bounty Hunter), his rugged good looks and thick Scottish accent still find work. According to Variety, he’s just been hired to star in Olympus Has Fallen.
Written by first time scribes Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, the film has been described as “Die Hard in the White House,” following a “down-on-his-luck ex-Secret Service agent who becomes America’s only hope on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is taken over by terrorists.” We saw in 300 that Butler won’t have any trouble with the action sequences this Die Hard-esque film will surely call for. I’m glad to see him stick with the genre that made him famous, as his shift to romantic comedies hasn’t really bode well for his career. (Nor did Machine Gun Preacher vault him back into the spotlight, contrary to the expectations of many. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Meryl Streep Toasts Her Other Partner, J. Roy Helland
5 March 2012 4:01 PM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Meryl Streep, J. Roy Helland Meryl Streep and J. Roy Helland toast their respective Oscar wins at the Governors Ball following the 84th Academy Awards held at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood on Sunday, February 26, 2012. After thanking husband Don Gummer in her acceptance speech, Streep expressed her joy that her "other partner," makeup artist Helland, had finally won an Academy Award (shared with Mark Coulier). Both Streep and Helland were honored for their work on Phyllida Lloyd's The Iron Lady. (Photo: Darren Decker / © A.M.P.A.S.) Helland has been working Streep since Alan J. Pakula's Sophie's Choice, the movie that earned the veteran actress her first Best Actress Oscar back in early 1983. Among his other movies with Streep are Robert Benton's Still of the Night, Mike Nichols' Silkwood, Ulu Grosbard's Falling in Love, Sydney Pollack's Out of Africa, Nichols' Heartburn, »
- D. Zhea
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