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Soderbergh: I Can See The End Of My Career
15 July 2009 11:31 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news
Following the failure of Che, his biopic of Cuban rebel leader Ernesto Che Guevara, starring Benicio Del Toro, and the recent last-minute decision by Sony to abort the production of his Moneyball, which was to have starred Brad Pitt, Steven Soderbergh has told Britain's Guardian newspaper, "I can see the end of my career." In an interview with the newspaper, Soderbergh, whose films include Traffic, Eric Brockovich, and Ocean's Eleven, admitted that he regretted making the four-hour Che, which reportedly cost $58 million to produce and earned about half that amount worldwide. "For a year after we finished shooting I would still wake up in the morning thinking, 'Thank God I'm not shooting that film,'" he said. Soderbergh noted that, given the current economic "landscape," such a film could not have found even the limited financing that it did. "A few more years maybe ... and then the stuff that I'm interested in is only going to be of interest to me. ... And so I've got a list of stuff that I want to do -- that I hope I can do -- and once that's all finished I may just disappear."
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Steven Soderbergh Says He Sees the End of His Career Coming
14 July 2009 4:12 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news
Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh doesn't sound like he's doing too good. UK newspaper Guardian had a chance to talk with him recently, over the phone, and he sounds a bit depressed. Take this, for example: "You know, for a year after we finished shooting I would still wake up in the morning thinking, 'Thank God I'm not shooting that film.'" Though in the context of the conversation, that quote isn't as shocking as it by itself. Guardian's Henry Barnes was talking with Soderbergh about his two-part epic Che starring Benicio Del Toro. "It took a long time to shake off. It was just such an intense four or five months that it really..." As we all know, Soderbergh has encountered endless problems recently, both with Moneyball, which Sony kicked him off of, and that rock 'n roll Cleopatra musical he wanted to do. But it sounds like it was Che
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Alex Billington
Emily Blunt And Matt Damon Making 'Adjustment' Together
14 July 2009 3:36 PM, PDT | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news
Fresh off the heels of her recently completed "Wolfman" project alongside Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson has been officially confirmed to be co-starring alongside Matt Damon in Universal Picture's upcoming "Adjustment Bureau."Announced today by Variety.com, the 26 year-old "Devil Wears Prada" actress will begin production on the film this September in New York. The film, based on a short story by Philip K Dick ("Blade Runner," "A Scanner Darkly") will feature Damon playing "a smooth-talking congressman whose political future is ...
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Monster makeover for Benicio Del Toro's Wolf Man
11 July 2009 2:29 PM, PDT | From The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news
The new big-screen version of The Wolf Man has had a further transformation after the first creature reportedly looked 'too cuddly' and 'daft'.
The movie - a remake of Lon Chaney Jr's 1941 horror classic - will star Benecio Del Toro as the man who sprouts fur and fangs. Also in the movie are Hugo Weaving as Detective Aberline, plus Emily Blunt and Anthony Hopkins.
According to The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the filmmakers were debating whether the creature will walk on two legs like a man, or on all four like a wolf.
"The Wolf was on its heels and it looked daft," an actor involved in the movie told the newspaper.
It adds that "filmmakers spent six weeks shooting new scenes which saw a tougher, fiercer creature bounding around - and ready to attack on all fours."
Shooting the additional scenes involved director Joe Johnston, although the bulk of
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David Bentley
Bad News: 'The Wolf Man' Gets Re-Shoots
11 July 2009 3:23 AM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news
Well, my high hopes for The Wolf Man continue to be dashed little by little. The film was supposed to open this April, but was moved to November. That's not horrible because, after all, what good is a monster movie around Easter?
But now there's more troubling news for the film, which changed directors from Marc Romanek to Joe Johnston last year. That was only part of the problem. Now The Daily Mail writes that several scenes in the film were re-shot because the costumed stuntman used when Benicio Del Toro transforms into a the creature featured him on two legs.
Colin Boyd
‘Wolfman’ Reshoots Equals New Creature Design
10 July 2009 12:19 PM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news
It is being reported by Baz Bamigboye at The Daily Mail that the The Wolfman has gone through a series of reshoots. The reason for this? Apparently, according to an unnamed actor working on the film, “the Wolf was on its heels and looked daft.”
“Daft” = “silly” to you non-Brits out there…
The reshoots on The Wolfman are said to have taken six weeks in total, with director Joe Jonhston (Captain America) being involved, but most of the work being done by legendary stuntman-turned-second unit director, Vic Armstrong (who did stunt work on such films as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Superman and the classic werewolf movie, An American Werewolf in London). Armstrong’s larger involvement in the reshoot is suppossedly because “Johnston has been back in La for the past five weeks overseeing the special effects and computer-generated images.”
With the type of film The Wolfman is - with
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Ross Miller
20 Most Anticipated Movies Still to Come In 2009
9 July 2009 2:33 AM, PDT | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news
20 Most Anticipated Movies Still to Come In 2009 At the beginning of the year I made a list of my Top 15 Most Anticipated Films of 2009. Of that list I have now seen five of them. Nine out of the remaining ten made this list as I bumped Alejandro Amenabar's Agora since it has still yet to get picked up by a distributor due to rather weak reactions out of the Cannes Film Festival. However, a few films have made their way onto this list thanks to strong film festival reactions as I have put together a list of 20 films to look forward to as we move into the final six months of 2009. One film I didn't include merely because it is coming out next week and I felt it would be a wasted space is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I am undoubtedly anticipating seeing it and had it been
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Brad Brevet
Del Toro Visits Puerto Rican Prison
6 July 2009 6:31 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Movie star Benicio Del Toro stunned convicts at a Puerto Rican prison on Monday when he turned drama teacher for a day.
The Che star offered tips and encouragement to jailed theatre lovers at the Bayamon Regional Prison outside San Juan.
The Puerto Rico-born actor was on holiday in the Caribbean when he decided to pay a visit to prisoners.
He told inmates, "I believe everyone needs a second chance. I am here to help reaffirm that as long as there is life, you can still help society in some way, you can improve yourself."
He encouraged the inmates to read as part of their rehabilitation.
News:Ed McMahon Passes Away/Antichrist the Video Game/Burlesque/Pharma Girl/Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere/Zac Efron Executive Producer/Twilight Dolls/Sean Penn Leaves The Three Stooges/Alice In Wonderland
23 June 2009 7:50 PM, PDT | From SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news
Ed McMahon, Rip: The infamous Johnny Carson sidekick has sadly passed away. At the age of 86 Ed McMahon died on June 23rd, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center. Recently, McMahon has had many health problems, including pneumonia. Not only has the public been made aware in the decline of McMahon’s health, they have also known about his money problems; including his battle to pay his mortgage, costing him approximately $644,000 debt with the bank, and then being sued by numerous insurance companies, which was later reached in a settlement for $7million. Thankfully enough, the public will always remember Ed McMahon as the cheerful and laughable subordinate to Carson. Let’s hear it one last time for remembrance sake: “Heeeeeeeeeeeere’s Johnny!” Antichrist the Video Game: Director Lars Von Trier’s latest flop film that was laughed at during it’s screening at Cannes Film Festival will become a video game.
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Ali McKinnon
Giamatti Distances Himself From Three Stooges Rumours
23 June 2009 9:20 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Paul Giamatti has dismissed rumours he's set to replace Sean Penn in upcoming comedy The Three Stooges after he was tipped for the role by co-director Bobby Farrelly himself.
Oscar winner Penn quit the project last week (begs15Jun09), in addition to forthcoming drama Cartel, after announcing he was taking a break from his movie career to spend more time with his family and work on his troubled marriage to actress Robin Wright Penn.
Giamatti emerged the favourite to step into the role of Larry Fine alongside Benicio Del Toro and Jim Carrey, after Farrelly admitted the actor would make a "sensational Larry".
However, Bobby's brother Peter Farrelly confessed they'd already offered the part to another star - although he refused to reveal any names.
The Sideways star's representative has also denied Giamatti will be signing on to the movie project, telling E! News columnist Marc Malkin there have been no talks between the two parties.
Casting Bites: Benicio del Toro, Kathryn Hahn, and Cher
23 June 2009 7:03 AM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news
Stephen Dorff and Chris Pontius (Jackass) aren't the only men gearing up for Sofia Coppola's upcoming film Somewhere. It turns out the rumors are true -- Movieline has confirmed that Benicio del Toro will be making an appearance. Unfortunately, it's only brief. He'll play someone Dorff has a run-in with at the Chateau Marmont (where Dorff's character is holed up). This is fitting, as the site points out, since that's where he had that rumored sexy run-in with Scarlett Johansson. Will they meet in an elevator?
Meanwhile, funny woman Kathryn Hahn, who you surely remember from films like Anchorman and Step Brothers, has scored two new gigs -- one on the big screen, and one on TV. The Hollywood Reporter posts that she has grabbed a part in James Brooks' untitled baseball comedy, and is also developing a pilot with husband Ethan Sandler that she will potentially star in.
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Monika Bartyzel
Giamatti is new Penn?
23 June 2009 5:37 AM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news
Apparently, after Sean Penn dropped out of The Three Stooges movie (as Larry Fine opposite Benicio Del Toro and Jim Carrey), Paul Giamatti might be the actor to take his place. When asked about it, director Bobby Farrelly mused that Giamatti would be a "sensational Larry". Sean Penn is one of my favorite actors so it's tough to say that anyone will be able to successfully fill his shoes. That said, Paul Giamatti has a kind, wise face and that makes me feel more comfortable. Does...
James Thoo
Paul Giamatti Rumored 'Stooge' Replacement For Sean Penn
22 June 2009 8:20 PM, PDT | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news
It would have been great to see Sean Penn playing Larry Fine in the upcoming Farrelly Brothers movie "The Three Stooges." Not exactly known for his comedic abilities (since 1982 anyway), watching the 48 year-old master thespian and outspoken political advocate getting slapped around by a Benicio Del Toro Moe - not to mention having things dropped on his head by a Jim Carrey Curly - would have indeed been fun.Alas, after mulling it over in that genius head of his last week, Penn decided against co-starring in the project, leaving a sizeable gap for some Hollywood A-lister to fill. The rumored replacement? While Steve Busce ...
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Peter Farrelly on Three Stooges Remake
22 June 2009 5:30 PM, PDT | From WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news
The Farrelly brothers (Dumb and Dumber) have been working on a "Three Stooges" remake for a decade and it was only during the announcement of Jim Carrey as Curly, Benicio del Toro as Moe and Sean Penn as Larry that things seemed to have gotten on track. Unfortunately, Penn has recently dropped out and Peter Farrelly is worried that the rest of the cast will drop out as well due to their busy schedules and the time it will take to find Penn's replacement. "I'm fearing a domino effect now," he said. "[Penn] wants to devote a year of his life to family. You can't fault the guy for that, my God." Farrelly also elaborated on the unique angle of the movie, which the brothers did not envision as a biopic. "It will be three half-hour episodes rolled into an hour-and-a-half movie," he explained. "Each part picks up where the other one left off.
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Exclusive: First Details on Benicio del Toro's Role in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere
22 June 2009 4:10 PM, PDT | From Movieline | See recent Movieline news
When the pop band Rooney recently blogged that some of its members would be appearing in Somewhere, the next film directed by Sofia Coppola (the lead singer, Robert Schwartzman, is Coppola's cousin), an intriguing bit of potential scoop was let out of the bag. Focus Features has already announced the film's eclectic cast -- Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, and Jackass stuntman Chris Pontius are its topliners -- but the blog post seemed to reveal that Somewhere also starred Benicio del Toro. Movieline can now confirm that del Toro is indeed in the film, as well as shed light on his role.
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Rumor: Benicio Del Toro Also in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere?
22 June 2009 3:24 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news
Not that this is the kind of movie where it's exciting to hear that a big actor may be involved, but there's a rumor floating around (courtesy of Vulture) that Benicio Del Toro is also in Sofia Coppola's new hotel movie Somewhere. The project was first announced back in April and is currently shooting at the iconic and (in)famous Chateau Marmont in Hollywood (hey, I drive by there all the time!). We know that it stars Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning as a "bad boy actor" and his estranged 11-year-old daughter, respectively. We also know that Jackass star Chris Pontius has a supporting role, but now Benicio Del Toro is in, too? The rumor comes from blog for the band Rooney where they explain that they "spent the day at the world famous Chateau Marmont on the set of the new Sofia Coppola film, Somewhere." Out of nowhere,
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Alex Billington
Benicio del Toro Joins Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere
22 June 2009 2:05 PM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news
Update: Movieline has confirmed that Benicio is in the film, and that his role "involves a brief run-in with Dorff’s actor at the historic hotel." So it is just a cameo. Has Benicio del Toro joined the cast of Sofia Coppola's new movie Somewhere? The Los Angeles power pop band Rooney reveals in a new blog post that they filmed a cameo for the film (yes, the movie is already in production) but also mentioned that Benicio is one of the stars of the movie. "We spent the day at the world famous Chateau Marmont on the set of the new Sofia Coppola film, Somewhere.The movie stars Stephen Dorf and Benicio Del Torro. Though Ned and Louis lost a last minute coin toss to appear in the film, keep you eyes peeled for Matt, Robert, and Tayor. Rumor has it Matt may even have some off the cuff improv.
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Peter Sciretta
Buzz Break: Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Anna Faris
22 June 2009 12:30 PM, PDT | From Movieline | See recent Movieline news
· Congratulations to Anna Faris, who married Parks & Recreation's Chris Pratt this weekend in Maui (confirming her desire to stand by him no matter his choice in swim trunks).
· Has Benicio del Toro decided to return to the scene of his Scarlett Johansson-sexing crime by accepting a role in Sofia Coppola's Chateau Marmont-set Somewhere?
· Now that they've shot their series finale (set to air in 2011, the actors of Nip/Tuck take time out to lovingly reflect on just how bad the show has become.
· Simon Cowell confesses his realization about Susan Boyle: "Christ, she doesn't know how to deal with not winning."
· #16 on the list of ways to celebrate Meryl Streep's 60th birthday: "Memorize the entire Miranda Priestley 'Cerulean' monologue." Done and done!
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Paul Giamatti Replacing Sean Penn in Stooges Flick?
22 June 2009 12:25 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news
Could Paul Giamatti be a contender to replace Sean Penn in The Three Stooges movie? Quite possibly. Just last week, Penn announced that he was dropping out of the comedy, along with the drama Cartel, to take time off to focus on his family. Penn was to have played Larry Fine opposite Benicio Del Toro and Jim Carrey as brothers Moe and Curly Howard. So how does Giamatti fit into all of this? While Giamatti was at last week's Nantucket Film Festival, a reporter from the Boston Herald suggested he replace Penn. It just so happens that Bobby and Peter Farrelly, who will codirect the Stooges flick from a script they wrote, were also at the festival. Bobby told the...
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Peter Farrelly Fearing for the Worst with The Three Stooges
22 June 2009 11:52 AM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news
When the news broke last week that Sean Penn had decided to take a year off from acting, the project that ended up getting the most flack around the web was the Farrelly Brother's new Three Stooges movie. Penn was attached to play Larry, along with Jim Carrey as Curly, and Benicio Del Toro as Moe. Over on HitFix, they were promptly told that the Three Stooges movie was still a "go" even without Penn. Although at a recent roundtable appearance (via NY Mag), co-director Peter Farrelly didn't sound so confident when asked about the movie. "I'm fearing a domino effect now," he admitted. Is there any hope for this? Farrelly didn't say much else about its status besides just that, but did confirm that it won't be a biopic. "It will be three half-hour episodes rolled into an hour-and-a-half movie," he said. "Each part picks up where the other
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Alex Billington
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