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This Week on Stage: Cate Blanchett stars in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
5 December 2009 6:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Stage fans, we find ourselves on a weekend where lots of the star-driven shows on the boards -- ranging from Oleanna and After Miss Julie to A Steady Rain and Hamlet -- are set to close. Single tear. But, never fear! A handful of great new shows have opened in the last week, too, so you're covered. Reviews of five new shows went up on EW.com this week: our critics' takes on the touring production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical (B-); and off-Broadway entries The Brother/Sister Plays (A), This (B+), The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (C+), and A Streetcar Named Desire »
- Tanner Stransky
Facebook Movie Justin Timberlake Set Pic
2 December 2009 12:08 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
What man under 30 has the stones to rock a black blazer over a black t-shirt? An internet mogul. This ain’t news to Justin Timberlake. Merely news to us, courtesy of The Daily Mail. What else is up with the coming Facebook movie (other than Timberkale perfectly embodying the “I’ll take your money, but I’ll never play by your rules” ethos), you ask?
Well, it’s called The Social Network and it’s being directed by David Fincher, who helmed Seven, Fight Club, The Game and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Today, we have the first official set pic from the film, featuring Timberlake embodying the look of the aforementioned mogul.
The Social Network is adapted from the book The Accidental Billionaires written by Ben Mezrich of Bringing Down the House fame. The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, who created The West Wing and wrote A Few Good Men. »
- Scott Miller
Universal Announce Dual Format Blu-Ray/DVD ‘Flipper’ Discs
2 December 2009 1:33 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Ever since Toshiba’s HD DVD (now discontinued) released their two-in-one combo discs back in 2007, it was inevitable that double sided Blu-Ray/DVD discs would eventually be made available. It therefore comes as no surprise that Universal Studios (the only major movie studio that backed HD DVD during the high-definition format war) is now leading the way with duel format Blu-Ray/DVD discs. The first films to be released on these ‘flipper’ discs will be Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne Trilogy, which will be available on January 19 2010.
Although the idea of selling discs with Blu-Ray on one side and DVD on the other will undoubtedly help shift consumers toward switching over to Blu-Ray (whilst slowly discontinuing the production of standard DVDs), I have personally never been a fan of dual sided discs as they are more prone to damage (despite the fact Blu-ray discs themselves do not scratch very easily »
- Andrew Peters
Universal Announces 'Flipper' Format for Home Video
1 December 2009 1:06 PM, PST | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
We think the following press release from Universal is pretty cool and could be a game changer for those quibbling about being forced to upgrade to Blu-ray.
Universal City, California, December 1, 2009 – In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Ushe) announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. An industry first, the new “flipper” discs will launch on January 19, 2010 with the blockbuster superspy thrillers The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, starring Matt Damon, premiering as individually packaged Blu-ray™ discs.
For the first time ever, consumers will have the ability to choose between Blu-ray™ and DVD formats, simply by flipping a single disc. With complete utility in one convenient package, the revolutionary medium can »
- Robert Greenberger
Paul Greengrass Abandons The Fourth 'Bourne,' Leaving Franchise's Future Uncertain
1 December 2009 1:00 PM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
It sounds like Jason Bourne has a lot more than a bad case of misplaced identity to deal with. Director Paul Greengrass — who helmed the second and third "Bourne" installments — has reportedly walked away from the developing fourth "Bourne" movie, leaving the project without a director.
The Playlist has extensive analysis on the situation, suggesting that the departure of Greengrass is due to a variety of reasons, including his alleged tendency to run up budget costs and his own dissatisfaction over the way Universal has treated him during "Green Zone," his Iraq War film starring Bourne himself, Matt Damon.
Greengrass's departure might not be permanent, however. According to The Playlist, Universal might need the filmmaker in the fold if the studio wants to make a fourth "Bourne" installment with Damon, given his loyalty to the director after the last two "Bourne" movies and his recent work on "Green Zone."
Whether Greengrass returns or not, »
- Josh Wigler
Matt Damon’s The Bourne Identity movies first to be Blu-ray & DVD Flipper Discs
1 December 2009 9:43 AM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
I was just speaking to someone, explaining Blu-ray is definitely here to stay, but DVDs won’t be going anywhere. I said there will probably be a movement toward selling them together. I just never made the connection they could be on the same disc. Universal Studios has changed all of that.
News release from Universal …
In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Ushe) announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. An industry first, the new “flipper” discs will launch on January 19, 2010 with the blockbuster superspy thrillers The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, starring Matt Damon, premiering as individually packaged Blu-ray™ discs.
For the first time ever, consumers will have the »
- Jeff Bayer
Universal Announces ‘Flipper’ Discs. Features Both Blu-ray and DVD Versions on One Disc
1 December 2009 9:41 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Universal Studios has announced a new type of dual-format disc they’re calling “Flipper” discs and it’ll launch in January with the Bourne movies. The discs will feature Blu-ray and DVD versions on each side of the same disc. According to the studio:
“Universal’s flipper discs are the perfect way for consumers to future-proof their collections while still enjoying their favorite movies on all their existing DVD players,” said Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. “The flipper disc offers an easy way for viewers to convert to Blu-ray now or at any time in the future, confident in the fact they will be able to experience their home entertainment purchases in the highest quality picture and sound when they do.”
This is one of those products that really should have launched when Blu-ray got released. But everything about the launch of Blu-ray was screwed up, it »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Myriad Sheds no Tears for 'Cry of the Owl'
30 November 2009 1:32 AM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
Rather than letting a title collect dust or selling at a big loss, an uncomfortable scenario that happens to the best of film studios (see Magnolia's The Burning Plain as a recent example) and this is exactly the dilemma that Myriad Pictures has found itself in with Cry of the Owl. - If you can't sell it. Distribute it! Rather than letting a title collect dust or selling at a big loss, an uncomfortable scenario that happens to the best of film studios (see Magnolia's The Burning Plain as a recent example) and this is exactly the dilemma that Myriad Pictures has found itself in with Cry of the Owl. THR reports that the company has plans to release the thriller in theaters before the chilly weather really sets in. They have a deal with Paramount for VOD, DVD. Written and directed by video helmer Jamie Thraves, the adaptation »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
This Week on Stage: 'Fela!' rocks, Matthew Broderick disappoints
27 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Former American Idol contestant Syesha Mercado may be the biggest known name in the revival of Dreamgirls that kicked off its national tour at Harlem's famed Apollo Theatre this week, but it's an unknown named Moya Angela who's generating all the buzz as Effie "I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" White, according to EW's Tanner Stransky. Also this week, the booty-shaking biographical Afrobeat musical Fela! (pictured at left) opened on Broadway to widespread raves (including a B+ from EW), while a fine cast headed by a lifeless Matthew Broderick struggled in director/playwright Kenneth Lonergan's disappointing new Off Broadway comic drama, »
- Thom Geier
Dylan Baker Becoming The Lizard Voted Fans' Favorite 'Spider-Man 4' Rumor
24 November 2009 12:01 PM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
When I asked you to vote on your favorite "Spider-Man 4" rumors last week, I half-expected the list to become outdated in a matter of days at the rate new rumors were popping up. However, things have been pretty quiet the last few days, and now we can definitively say which "Spider-Man 4" rumor has fans most excited.
With more than 30 percent of the total votes, the rumor that Dylan Baker will become The Lizard in "Spider-Man 4" garnered the most support from readers, but it was closely followed by another popular rumor — that Bruce Campbell's many cameos in prior installments would lead to him playing Mysterio in the upcoming film. After those two, however, readers didn't seem to like any of the rumors floating around about Peter Parker's next big-screen adventure.
Here's how the poll's results broke down:
Dylan Baker will become The Lizard: 33%
Bruce Campbell as Mysterio: »
- Rick Marshall
'Spider-Man 4' to Begin Filming in February, The Lizard Wanted as Villain
23 November 2009 6:54 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
While the complete cast for "Spider-Man 4" have not been announced yet, the film is ready to start its production soon. Being met at a press conference for his latest movie "Brothers", Tobey Maguire has revealed the next installment of the superhero film will kick off its principal photography in February or March 2010 since it is slated for May 6, 2011 release.
In another occasion, the depicter of Peter Parker and his alter ego Spider-Man has talked about his preference for the lead villain in fourth "Spider-Man". "I'm more familiar with Lizard and Mysterio, and I don't know -- I like them as villains," Maguire said when asked to choose among The Lizard, Carnage, and Mysterio, who became the top three in MTV's poll of the next Spider-Man's nemesis.
Though Maguire admitted he knows The Lizard and Mysterio well, he hinted that the alter ego of Dr. Curt Connors has bigger »
- AceShowbiz.com
This Week on Stage: 'Ragtime,' 'Equivocation' in L.A., and vibrators!
21 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
It was a busy week on the boards. Sunday saw the opening of a Broadway revival of the musical Ragtime (pictured right), which EW's Melissa Rose Bernardo calls "dazzling" and gives an A. Also on Broadway, Sarah Ruhl's provocatively titled comic play In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play opened to a decidedly lukewarm review from yours truly: "Ruhl's play could have benefited from a broader, farcical touch." Elsewhere on Broadway, the Julia Stiles-Bill Pullman revival of David Mamet's Oleanna announced plans to close on Jan. 3. Off Broadway, we raved about both Alan Ayckbourn's My »
- Thom Geier
Julia Stiles Debunks Comic Book Casting Rumor... But Not The One You Think!
20 November 2009 2:01 PM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
By now you've all heard the latest "Spider-Man 4" casting rumors — depending on which source you read, both Julia Stiles and Anne Hathaway are up for the role of Felicia Hardy, the burglar known as Black Cat. We offered up our own suggestions for the role a while back in our weekly Secret Identity column, and also pondered Eliza Dushku's willingness to play the role.
However, Stiles' arrival on the rumor scene got us thinking about a recent interview with the actress in which she discussed her interest in comic book movies and debunked a casting rumor that had been floating around the 'Net. While the interview was conducted prior to the recent "Spider-Man 4" buzz, it seemed a good time to throw the clip out there and see what possibilities fans can draw from it.
"No, not that I'm aware of," Stiles said when asked about a rumor »
- Rick Marshall
Anne Hathaway's Rep Responds to 'Spider-Man 4' Rumor
20 November 2009 1:29 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Anne Hathaway's representative addressed the rumor which linked the "Rachel Getting Married" star to the fourth installment of "Spider-Man" series. The publicist told EW, "There are no negotiations underway" but said nothing on whether the 27-year-old actress has met the movie's producer or not.
Anne is the latest star who has been rumored to star in "Spider-Man 4." Previously, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai and Julia Stiles have also been connected to the upcoming movie. While Rachel has debunked the issue, there has been no confirmation from both Romola and Julia.
"Spider-Man 4" itself is scheduled to hit theater across United States on May 6, 2011. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Dylan Baker are confirmed to reprise their roles as Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson and Doctor Curt Connors respectively. Sam Raimi, meanwhile, will once again be sitting behind the lens as its director.
Anne Hathaway has starred in such movie as "Brokeback Mountain »
- celebrity-mania.com
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Who Wants To Be Spider-man's Black Cat?
19 November 2009 5:31 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Anne Hathaway has become the latest star to deny links to the next Spider-man movie villain.
Just days after Rachel McAdams' representatives dismissed reports suggesting The Notebook star would be playing the evil Black Cat in Spider-Man 4, Hathaway's aides insist she's not considering the part either.
The star’s publicist tells EW.com, "There are no negotiations underway."
Internet film gossips are now suggesting Julia Stiles is the leading lady being considered for Black Cat.
Tobey Maguire will return as the big screen web-slinger in the blockbuster, which is due for release in 2011. »
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