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10 stories you might have missed: Chris Hemsworth wants 'Thor 2' to be more like 'Game of Thrones'
25 May 2012 11:00 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
It's been another big week in entertainment news, and some tidbits were likely to get past even the most vigilant of pop culture junkies. In this week's 10 stories you might have missed: Chris Hemsworth wants "Thor 2" to be like "Game of Thrones," Robert Pattinson is re-teaming with "Cosmopolis" director David Cronenberg, Dwayne Johnson says Paramount is shooting new scenes for the 3D conversion of the delayed "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "Smash" jettisons several actors, Starz sets a "Spartacus" marathon, Lady Gaga angers Thai fans, My Morning Jacket's Jim James going solo, and more. Catch up here: »
- HitFix Staff
Casting: Saldana, Mikkelsen, Killam, Reed
25 May 2012 8:25 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Zoe Saldana has joined the cast of Robert Rodriguez's "Machete Kills". Her role is unspecified. Shooting kicks off shortly in Austin, Texas. [Source: Moviehole]
"Casino Royale" and "Clash of the Titans" actor Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to play a villain in Alan Taylor's "Thor" sequel at Disney and Marvel.
Tom Hiddleston is expected to still have a big part in the story as Loki. Shooting kicks off later this summer. [Source: Variety]
Taran Killam ("Saturday Night Live") has joined the cast of “Twelve Years a Slave”, Steve McQueen's period drama starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt and Paul Dano.
Shooting kicks off this summer in New Orleans for New Regency. Killam will play a traveling showman who abducts Ejiofor's character and brings him South. [Source: Deadline]
Nikki Reed, Michael Angarano, Jerry Ferrera, Paul Ben-Victor and Chris Diamantopoulos have joined Dito Monitel's »
- Garth Franklin
4 Movies That Could Benefit From The 'G.I. Joe' Release Change
24 May 2012 4:05 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" will have to wait another nine months to seek retribution. This week, in a shocking move, Paramount bumped the summer blockbuster off its June 29 release date and moved it to March 29, 2013.
Per studio insiders, the change was done to give director Jon Chu time to convert "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" into 3D, a decision that could pay off if it drives overseas ticket buyers to cinemas next year. (3D, while an increasingly frowned-upon fad in the U.S., is still big abroad.) According to star Dwayne Johnson, new scenes are being "designed" to "enhance" the 3D. It's a whole new "G.I. Joe" world -- one that could affect the fate of many other movies.
Ahead, four films that could reap the benefits of "G.I. Joe 2" moving to 2013.
"Ted" should make more money
About five hours after "Joe" was moved, Universal dropped Seth MacFarlane's R-rated comedy »
- The Huffington Post
Kevin Hart Joins Valet Guys, Alexander Ludwig Added to Grown Ups 2, Taran Killam Joins Twelve Years A Slave, and Chris Diamantopoulos Set for Empire State
24 May 2012 1:46 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
We’ve got a few casting stories to share this afternoon. Briefly: Kevin Hart is joining Kevin James in the comedy Valet Guys. Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games) joins the cast of Grown Ups 2. SNL cast member Taran Killam has joined Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender in Twelve Years a Slave. Chris Diamantopoulos has been added to Empire State alongside Dwayne Johnson and Liam Hemsworth. Hit the jump for more on each casting addition. First up, comedian Kevin Hart is in talks to join Kevin James in Valet Guys. The comedy was initially set up as a starring vehicle for James and Adam Sandler, but Deadline reports that Hart will now taking the part opposite James. The story centers on two valet parking guys who witness a murder and are forced to go on the run. James wrote the script with his writing partner Nick Bakay (Paul Blart: Mall Cop »
- Adam Chitwood
No Joe! G.I. Joe: Retaliation pushed back to March 2013
24 May 2012 12:56 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Any G.I. Joe fans who were looking forward to the arrival of the Jon M. Chu-directed sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation next month will be disappointed to learn that Paramount Pictures has made the rather belated decision to push the film's release date back a whole nine months to March 2013. The reason? Why, money of course!
According to a report over at Deadline, Paramount are delaying the movie in order to post-convert the sequel into 3D, no doubt due to the stellar box office performance of Marvel's The Avengers, with an unnamed source quoted as stating: "We’re going to do a conscientious 3D job because we’ve seen how it can better box office internationally... Jim Cameron did all of Titanic's 3D in post – and look how well that movie turned out."
I guess they've forgotten about the small fact that Titanic was already a billion dollar-grossing »
- flickeringmyth
The Rock Confirms 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Reshoots In Today's Twitter-Wood
24 May 2012 12:32 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
I'll admit it: I'm a bit heartbroken by the new "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" release date. In case you're late to the news, the second "G.I. Joe" flick has been pushed back from its original June 29 release date, now scheduled to arrive on land, sea and air on March 29, 2013. That's a full nine months later than it was supposed to hit. It's tough news to swallow for "Joe" fans far and wide, but leading man Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is staying positive.
It will be. Designing new scenes to enhance 3D. Rt: @JimmyinGA: Was looking forward to GI Joe next month. Hope the 3D is worth the wait.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 24, 2012
Johnson took to Twitter to confirm the news of the new "Joe" release date, writing: "Commitment to make GI Joe a massive world event just got bigger. New release 3/29/13. Rock + Ass kickins + 3D = #AwwwwS---." He also confirmed reports »
- Josh Wigler
The Rock Confirms New Scenes Being "Designed" for 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'
24 May 2012 12:15 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
We're still not sure exactly what motivated the decision to push G.I. Joe: Retaliation back 9 months (it's now arriving in theaters on March 29th, 2013 versus June 29th, 2012), but it's officially a done deal. Some say it's simply to add 3D for the studio to get more bang for their buck, while others have taken it one step further claiming the film must be awful for them to make a move like this 5 weeks out from release. Whatever the case may be, we know that they'll be spending these 9 months upgrading to 3D, but they'll also be shooting new scenes for that 3D upgrade. It will be. Designing new scenes to enhance 3D. Rt: @JimmyinGA: Was looking forward to GI Joe next month. Hope the 3D is worth the wait. — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May...
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- Erik Davis
G.I. Joe: Retaliation Moves To 2013
24 May 2012 12:01 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Update: The plot, it thickens. Dwayne Johnson hit the Twits today to respond to a disappointed fan about the move. According to him, the team behind the film are "designing new scenes to enhance 3D." Begin the chorus of concern about sneaky re-shoots!...If you were awaiting the arrival of Mr Dwayne Johnson and the rest of the G.I. Joe: Retaliation crew, we have some news you might want to sit down for: they’re not coming this summer. Actually, the entire film is being shifted to March 2013 so that Paramount can run it through the 3D-o-Matic machine. We can hear the complaints even now…According to Deadline, one studio exec explained the move thusly: "We’re going to do a conscientious 3D job because we’ve seen how it can better box office internationally. Jim Cameron did all of Titanic‘s 3D in post – and look how well that movie turned out. »
Two Moes & A Twilight Vampire: Empire State Casting
24 May 2012 11:59 AM, PDT | Boomtron | See recent Boomtron news »
Nikki Reed Joins Dwayne Johnson Heist Flick
The heist film Empire State has been racking up the star-studded names for itself lately. You’ve got Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in what I presume is the lead, and apparently that guy ain’t going anywhere. You’ve got Liam Hemsworth from The Hunger Games that the kids seem to like, and you’ve got Jerry “Turtle” Ferrara from Entourage. You’ve got Eric Roberts’ kid, Emma, who was in that not-very-good Scream 4 last year, and who also caused quite the kerfuffle because she publicly stated she did not prefer Robert Pattinson’s character in the Twilight films (horrors!). And speaking of Twilight, you’ve also got Kristen Stewart’s ex, Michael Angarano, and now just added, Nikki Reed who played one of those vampire chicks.
Of course, I didn’t give a crap about any of this until it was »
- Jimmy Callaway
Dito Montiel’s ‘Empire State’ Adds Several to Cast; Morris Chestnut An ‘Identity Thief’
24 May 2012 10:51 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
With Dwayne Johnson, Liam Hemsworth, and Emma Roberts seemingly ready to lead Empire State, Dito Montiel has started to track down supporting players in his real-life crime drama. Deadline has two reports on this front, telling us that Chris Diamantopoulos (The Three Stooges), Michael Angarano (Red State), Nikki Reed (Twilight), Jerry Ferrara (Entourage), and Paul Ben-Victor (The Wire) will all take some screen space. (It’s pointed out that Ben-Victor and Diamantopoulos have both played Moe Howard in the past. Trivia!)
Adam Mazer wrote the film, which centers on “two childhood friends from Astoria, N.Y., who plan to rob an armored car depository, with Johnson playing the NYPD detective out to bust them.” Diamantopoulos is the only one with a confirmed role, and it seems like a big one; he’ll play a mob boss who realizes that only two people committed a robbery, while everyone else thinks its a group of criminals. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
‘Empire State’ Adds Nikki Reed, Michael Angarano, Jerry Ferrara; Lionsgate Releasing
24 May 2012 9:28 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Empire State, the drama that stars Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson, has filled out its cast with Twilight Saga‘s Nikki Reed, Michael Angarano, Emma Roberts, Entourage‘s Jerry Ferrara, Paul Ben-Victor, Shenae Grimes and Greg Vrotsos. Chris Diamantopoulos already had been added. The latter marks a convergence of Moe’s, with Ben-Victor playing Moe Howard in the ABC biopic of The Three Stooges, and Diamantopoulos just played Moe in the feature film. Empire State production kicks off Tuesday in New York City and New Orleans with Dito Montiel directing an Adam Mazer script about two friends in the ’80s who pull off a heist at an armored car company. Pic’s financed by Emmett/Furla Films with Georgia Film Fund 14, and will be distributed by Lionsgate. David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, George Furla and Randall Emmett are producing, while Norton Herrick, Stepan Martirosyan, Bill Chase and Cheetah Vision Films are exec producing. »
- MIKE FLEMING
Universal Moves 'Ted' into June 29th Slot Vacated by 'G.I. Joe' Sequel
24 May 2012 9:16 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Yesterday the blockbuster world was shaken as Paramount Pictures announced it was moving back this summer's release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation to March 29th, 2013. The reason was apparently for a 3D post-conversion, but Dwayne Johnson recently indicated new scenes designed specifically for 3D, and that means Paramount just isn't happy with the film. But the studio's loss is Universal's gain as they have decided (via ComingSoon) to move Seth MacFarlane's comedy Ted into the June 29th slot vacated by the Hasbro branded sequel. And their competition for the male demographic that weekend won't be stiff at all. Opening the weekend of June 29th is Magic Mike (for the ladies), People Like Us (not exactly geared towards young men) and Madea's Witness Protection, which already has a close following of Tyler Perry fans. So for a comedy from the creator of "Family Guy" to drop in, that basically will seal »
- Ethan Anderton
Dwayne Johnson Says 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Will Have New 3D Scenes
24 May 2012 8:54 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
For good reason, plenty of people are quite baffled by the last minute decision by Paramount Pictures to push back G.I. Joe: Retaliation from its June 29th release date this summer to a March 29th release in 2013. The reason given was for a 3D conversion so that the film could do better at the box office. Honestly, if that was the case, they would've shot the film in 3D from the beginning. Instead, this seems like an excuse to give a lackluster blockbuster a less competitive release window and make money back with 3D inflation. And evidence of that comes from a brief statement on Twitter from Dwayne Johnson about the 3D news. According to Johnson's Twitter, when he responded to a follower, he says the nine month wait will be worth it because production was "Designing new scenes to enhance 3D.” That's what we call reshoots, and that means »
- Ethan Anderton
Rumor Has It! Dwayne Johnson to Play Lobo
24 May 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
Last month, we brought you the news when Warner Bros. Pictures hired Brad Petyon (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island), to re-write and helm the big-screen adaptation of the DC Comics series Lobo, being produced by Joel Silver and Akiva Goldsman.
Thanks to BleedingCool, we may now have some idea about who will be portraying the film version of “He-Who-Devours-Your-Entrails-And-Thoroughly-Enjoys-It”. An untested source tells the site that Dwayne Johnson told some guests at “a Hollywood party” that he was taking the role of Lobo.
Writer-director Brad Peyton last directed Johnson in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. In addition to Johnson’s previous relationship with the writer-director of Lobo, the actor added some of his own fuel to the casting by stating the following on Twitter:
Lobo was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, and debuted in issue #3 of Omega Men back in 1983. The character was originally an interstellar alien mercenary and bounty hunter, »
- Jason Moore
Kids' View Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
24 May 2012 7:54 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
To me, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is possibly the best action movie ever or was it because I saw it two days after Chipwrecked? What could be more thrilling then watching somebody throw a spear at an electric eel to power up a 200 year old submarine that came right out of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? The movie starts with policeman chasing a teenager on a motorcycle, then the teenager crashes and it comes time for a cliché father confrontation. That was not the best opening, but I forgot about it when Sean (Josh Hutcherson) and his step-father Hank (Dwayne Johnson also known as The Rock!) ended their stupid argument about motorcycles and started trying »
- Tanner D. Luce (13 Years Old)
Dwayne Johnson Says G.I. Joe 2 Will Be Shooting New Scenes to Take Advantage of 3D
24 May 2012 7:35 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Yesterday, we reported that G.I. Joe: Retaliation would be moving all the way back to March 29, 2013 so the film could undergo a 3D post-conversion. The news came as a shock considering the film was only a month away, and Paramount had already sunk millions of dollars into marketing the blockbuster. So will it be worth it? According to Dwayne Johnson, who plays Roadblock, "It will be." Responding on Twitter follower @JimmyinGA, Johnson said the production was "Designing new scenes to enhance 3D." Translation: re-shoots. Hit the jump for more. The film also stars Adrianne Palicki, Channing Tatum, Walton Goggins, Ray Park, Byung-hun Lee, Elodie Yung, RZA, Ray Stevenson, D.J. Cotrona, and Bruce Willis. I know plenty of people who were excited for G.I. Joe: Retaliation, but it was mainly from a dumb-fun standpoint. No one was expecting a genuinely great film like The Avengers, but there was the potential for »
- Matt Goldberg
(Update) G.I. Joe Retaliation: ReShoots Confirmed, Rumors Abound That Paramount Is Seeking Joseph Gordon-Levitt To Return As Cobra Commander
24 May 2012 6:57 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
It will be. Designing new scenes to enhance 3D. Rt: @JimmyinGA: Was looking forward to GI Joe next month. Hope the 3D is worth the wait.— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 24, 2012 There's a lot of speculation out there right now as to why G.I.Joe: Retaliation was pushed back nearly a year. While Paramount execs are touting the financial boost of 3D, some film critics are insinuating that the move may have ulterior motives. Regardless, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has confirmed that they will actually be shooting new scenes for 3D rather than opting for a simple post film, 3D conversion. Also, there are rumors that Paramount is using the additional time to actively pursue Joseph Gordon-Levitt to return as Cobra Commander. With The Dark Knight Rises and Looper set to release later this year, Jgl's profile will surely be front and center to the movie-going populace. If Jgl does »
Paramount Delays Release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation to Add 3D
24 May 2012 6:00 AM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
One of the summer’s most anticipated blockbusters will not be released this year at all. Paramount Pictures’ G.I. Joe sequel, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, starring Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis and more, is being pushed back in order to make it into a 3D movie in post-production.
According to Deadline, Paramount is pushing the release date of G.I. Joe: Retaliation to March 29, 2013. What is the reason for the sudden push a month from the original release date? The studio hopes to rake in a bigger foreign box office by making this a 3D film. The studio had already begun kicking the promotion the film into high gear with the original June 29th release date closing in, including buying Super Bowl commercial time. Paramount will undoubtedly have to reassess its advertising strategy due to this move.
Synopsis:
A follow-up to the 2009 release of G.I. Joe: Rise Of The Cobra, »
- Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
From Chronicle To Colossus: Josh Trank’s Latest
24 May 2012 5:50 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Following his recent surprise hit Chronicle, Josh Trank has been rumoured to direct all manner of projects: from a Fantastic Four reboot to Spider-Man spin-off Venom. But it seems he’s already had enough of the superhero genre (at least for now) – with reports emerging that the director has been officially confirmed for Sony’s Shadow Of The Colossus.
Which means, yep, another videogame-to-film tie-in. Shadow Of The Colossus, widely acclaimed as one of PlayStation 2′s most influential and immersive games, involves a young man attempting to resurrect his thought-to-be-dead other half, a young girl named Mono. But this involves something of a deal with the devil, as the only one who can awaken her forces our protagonist to first slay 16 colossi – huge, skyscraper-sized golems that rule the land.
While videogame tie-ins aren’t usually all they’re cracked up to be – see Doom, Hitman et al – occasionally they’re, »
- Chris Wharfe
Will ‘G.I. Joe:Retaliation’ Have To Wait A Bit Longer To Fight Back?
24 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Reports are coming out that Paramount Pictures have decided to delay the release of GI Joe: Retaliation until March 2013 so they can do, a possibly pointless, 3D conversion. The story was first broken by our friends at Deadline but any official wording on this is curious in its absence; plus surely a January release would be better for that late Oscar push for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson? Whether this story is definite or not we shall have to wait and see but the official website still has a June release date advertised for the Us. Very strange indeed, particularly given the fact Paramount have spent inordinate amounts of money promoting the film in the Us and internationally, specifically on the Super-Bowl TV spot.
Despite my questioning of the story and its source (unnamed studio exec) pushing the film back does make sense given the leviathan of ‘man films’ released this summer – The Amazing Spider-man, »
- Sam Carey
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