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So, how long is James Cameron's 'Avatar'?
9 hours ago
James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar" will open in theaters and IMAX everywhere Dec. 18, 2009, but until now, on one really knew the film's final running time. Now the answer is here: 150 minutes.
Twentieth Century Fox's Bruce Snyder told the Hollywood Reporter the movie would run 2.5 hours. With all credits added, it may even run for a total of 156 minutes, but definitely not longer.
The reason why "Avatar" won't run any longer is the inability of some IMAX theaters to play a movie longer than 170 minutes. "Avatar" will play in 3D at around 2,500 locations (180 IMAX) and 2D at 1,500 locations. »
- Franck Tabouring
'New Moon' scores astonishing $72M Friday
10 hours ago
It's done! "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" just beat the opening day gross of "The Dark Knight." Wait, what? No, this is not a mistake; "New Moon" did indeed score an amazing $72.7 million Friday.
The Chris Weitz-directed sequel to "Twilight" already pulled $26.2 million from midnight screenings yesterday. Now playing in 4,024 theaters, it raced past the $67.1 million opening day gross of "Knight."
"New Moon" is now easily on track to beat $100 million this weekend, but I'm not quite sure it will manage to top the $158 million "The Dark Knight" brought in during the first three days. We'll see what happens. »
- Franck Tabouring
Movie Review: “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
21 hours ago
Seen on: November 20, 2009
The players: Director: Chris Weitz, Writer: Melissa Rosenberg, Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Michael Sheen, Dakota Fanning
Facts of interest: To be honest, I can't think of any.
The plot: Bella is devastated when Edward leaves her.
Our thoughts: Bella, Edward and Jacob are back in action in Chris Weitz’s anticipated sequel “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” but sadly enough, they’re all still as boring as in the first film. Okay, “Moon” is a slight improvement on “Twilight,” but as far as I’m concerned, it’s still as cheesy and lifeless. In fact, it’s quite a boring ride, actually. »
- Franck Tabouring
'New Moon' beats 'Harry Potter' at midnight
20 November 2009 11:38 AM, PST
The vampires and wolves defeated the young wizard at the North American box office Thursday night, as "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" bagged a solid $26.27 million from midnight screenings yesterday.
Indeed, "New Moon" beat the record set by "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which brought in $22.2 million from midnight screenings. That's quite an impressive start for the "Twilight" sequel.
Additionally, "New Moon" should easily blow up the box office this weekend, as the Chris Weitz-directed film is now playing in 4,024 theaters, according to the Hollywood Reporter. »
- Franck Tabouring
'Twilight Saga: New Moon' - What did you think?
20 November 2009 10:29 AM, PST
First of all, here is the reaction I experienced from a sold-out crowd at a midnight showing yesterday of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," when the Summit logo showed up: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Good job Summit, you've got millions of Twilighters on your side. Anyway, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are back in the sequel to "Twilight," and I want to know what you all thought...
I personally didn't enjoy the film, even though I laughed a lot. How about you guys? Did you love it? Hate it? Please leave all your comments and thoughts below, and as usual, don't curse too much. »
- Franck Tabouring
Movie Review: “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans”
19 November 2009 8:08 PM, PST
Seen on: November 17, 2009
The players: Director: Werner Herzog, Writer: William M. Finkelstein, Cast: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Xzibit
Facts of interest: Won the Christopher D. Smithers Award in Venice.
The plot: The film follows a corrupt New Orleans cop who's addicted to drugs and tries to solve a brutal murder.
Our thoughts: Nicolas Cage is really bad in Werner Herzog’s “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” and I’m so glad and relieved he is. It’s great to see him back in total control of an intriguing role after a whole bunch of recent failures, and he’s undoubtedly the main reason this film worked for me so well. In other words, Cage totally delivers the goods. »
- Franck Tabouring
Robert Pattinson in 'Remember Me' trailer
19 November 2009 5:25 PM, PST
Robert Pattinson stars in the upcoming Allen Coulter drama "Remember Me," and believe it or not, he's not playing a vampire. A trailer for the family drama has debuted online, and it follows after the jump.
The film was co-written by "Rachel Getting Married" scribe Jenny Lumet, and the trailer looks intense. It also doesn't look that bad, actually. Even Pattinson promises a warmer performance in the lead role.
He plays Tyler, a rebellious young man who has a strained relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) ever since tragedy separated their family. One day, he meets Ally (Emilie de Ravin) through a twist of fate. »
- Franck Tabouring
Brad Pitt to adapt 'Dark Void' video game
19 November 2009 4:33 PM, PST
Brad Pitt and his Plan B production house have acquired the film rights to Capcom's upcoming video game "Dark Void," which will hit stores in North American and Europe in late January 2010.
The plan is to develop the game into a franchise, and Pitt may end up starring in the project as well. The game follows Will, a pilot who crash lands in the Bermuda Triangle following a routine mission.
Will wakes up to find himself in an alternate world resembling a primitive earth where aliens with superior technology are planning to take over civilization. He decides to stop them along with some humans. »
- Franck Tabouring
'New Moon' already a hit overseas!
19 November 2009 4:04 PM, PST
Chris Weitz's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has not yet officially kicked off its North American run in theatres, but the film is already scoring money and setting new records in several overseas markets.
Early numbers are in already, and the Hollywood Reporter says the sequel to "Twilight" has scored $1.6 million from midnight screenings in Australia. That's better than what "Star Wars: Episode III" bagged in '05.
Moving on, "New Moon" picked up $4.26 million in France on opening day, compared to $1.1 million earned by "Twilight." Wow! In Italy, it generated $2.7 million, and in Spain, it grabbed $2.2 million. »
- Franck Tabouring
Carl Rinsch to direct Reeves in '47 Ronin'
19 November 2009 3:31 PM, PST
Carl Erik Rinsch is in talks to direct Universal's samurai action flick "47 Ronin," which already stars Keanu Reeves. This big-budget project will mark commercial director Rinsch's feature film debut.
The film follows a gang of samurai swordsmen who seek revenge for the death of their master in 18th century Japan. Reeves will play one of the men. Chris Morgan ("Wanted") wrote the script.
Variety describes the film as follows: The picture mixes the fantastical elements of films like "The Lord of the Rings" with battle scenes of the sort found in "Gladiator" and "300." »
- Franck Tabouring
Alejandro Amenábar 'Agora' gets U.S. release
19 November 2009 1:42 PM, PST
Good news for Alejandro Amenábar fans! The acclaimed filmmaker's latest movie "Agora" has finally found a buyer that will distribute the war epic in the United States. Thank you, Newmarket Films.
Newmarket will release the film in early 2010. It was produced on an estimated budget of $73 million and has already bagged $30 million in Spain, where it opened a few weeks ago, according to THR.
In the film, violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria spills over into the city’s famous Library. Inside, the brilliant astronomer Hypatia and her disciples fight to save the wisdom of the Ancient World. »
- Franck Tabouring
Anna Faris joins Williams in 'Wedding Banned'
19 November 2009 9:48 AM, PST
Anna Faris is in talks to join Robin Williams in Touchstone's upcoming romantic comedy "Wedding Banned." No director is on board yet, but Jack Amiel and Michael Begler wrote the script.
The film follows a divorced couple (Williams) kidnapping their daughter on her wedding day to prevent her from doing the same mistake they did. The Hollywood Reporter says Faris plays the daughter.
Faris recently voiced a character in "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," and before that, she starred in "Observe and Report." She's voicing a character in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel." »
- Franck Tabouring
Justin Theroux boards 'Space Invader'
19 November 2009 9:23 AM, PST
Justin Theroux ("Mulholland Dr.") is keeping himself busy these days, and that's a good thing. The actor/writer/producer/director has just boarded Fox's upcoming romantic space comedy "Space Invader."
The Hollywood Reporter says the story follows a man who wants to space after he suspects his astronaut girlfriend is cheating on him with a spacewalker. Will Arnett is in talks to star in the project.
Mike Lisbe and Nate Reger wrote the original draft, and Theroux is on board to complete a new one. Theroux, of course, co-wrote "Tropic Thunder" and the upcoming sequel "Iron Man 2." »
- Franck Tabouring
Eric Dane joins 'Burlesque' musical
18 November 2009 9:07 PM, PST
I thought they were done casting Steve Antin's upcoming musical "Burlesque," but I guess I was wrong. The latest to join the party is Eric Dane, the Dr. Mark Sloan dude from "Grey's Anatomy."
Is that a bad thing? You tell me, because I never really watched that show. Anyway, Dane joins a cast including Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Alan Cumming and Stanley Tucci.
Aguilera plays a small-town girl who finds love and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club. The Hollywood Reporter says Dane plays a businessman planning to buy the club. He also falls for Aguilera. »
- Franck Tabouring
Jennifer Hudson to star in 'Winnie'
18 November 2009 8:28 AM, PST
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson ("Dreamgirls") moves to South Africa in Darrell J. Roodt's upcoming film "Winnie," a drama focusing on Nelson Mandela's former wife Winnie Mandela.
Based on Anne Marie du Preez Bezdrob's biography “Winnie Mandela: A Life," the film follows Winnie's life during her years as Mandela's wife, who fought for his release and ended up being convicted for fraud.
Andre Pieterse, Roodt and Paul L. Johnson penned the script, and Hudson told Variety she is honored to play such a complex role. The filmmakers also said they will focus on the story's good and bad sides. »
- Franck Tabouring
Trailer and photos for Miley Cyrus' 'Last Song'
18 November 2009 8:21 AM, PST
Miley Cyrus returns to the big screen in "The Last Song," and guess what: she won't show up as Hannah Montana. Trust me, it's true. A trailer for the drama is now online, and you can watch it below.
The film directed by Julie Anne Robinson is based on author Nicholas Sparks' new novel, which he wrote with Cyrus in mind. He simultaneously prepped the script for this upcoming big-screen adaptation.
The central plot of "Song" follows a rebellious teenager (Cyrus) who is forced to spend the summer with her father (Greg Kinnear). He left the family years earlier, so he now tries to reconnect with his kids. »
- Franck Tabouring
Wonderful new trailer for 'Nine' is vibrant
18 November 2009 8:18 AM, PST
I'm among those who absolutely adored Rob Marshall's prestigious musical "Chicago," and therefore, I'm really looking forward to his next spectacle "Nine," due in theaters everywhere Dec. 25, 2009.
A new feature trailer for the movie has debuted online, and I encourage you to check it out after the jump. No dialogue in this one, really, but instead, you're treated to great visuals and beautiful music.
In the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway show, Daniel Day-Lewis jumps into the role of Guido Contini, a high-profile director struggling to satisfy all the women in his life, including his wife and mistress. »
- Franck Tabouring
'Avatar' featurette dives into story, themes
16 November 2009 3:36 PM, PST
A new international "Avatar" featurette has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. This one takes some time introducing the central story line, as well as the numerous themes of the film.
James Cameron's 3D action epic opens Dec. 18, 2009, and as you can see in this clip, there is a lot going on in terms of story and messages. That said, the main concept behind the idea is not entirely new.
"Avatar" takes us to a spectacular world beyond our imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love, as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. »
- Franck Tabouring
George Strait's 'Pure Country' gets a sequel
16 November 2009 2:47 PM, PST
George Strait's 1992 film "Pure Country" will get a sequel, and director Christopher Cain will return to direct "A Pure Country Gift," which he and his son Dean Cain ("Lois & Clark") wrote together.
Country music star Strait will star in the film, which Cain said won't be a straight sequel, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Cain said he got the idea by seeing many famous people disintegrate. »
- Franck Tabouring
'Lourdes' takes top prize at Sevilla Film Fest
16 November 2009 2:08 PM, PST
Jessica Hausner's critically acclaimed French-language drama "Lourdes" took home the Golden Giraldillo Award this past weekend at the 2009 edition of the Sevilla European Film Festival.
Starring Sylvie Testud, Léa Seydoux, Bruno Todeschini, Gilette Barbier, the film follows Christine, a woman in a wheelchair who travels to Lourdes in an attempt to escape her isolation.
Meanwhile, Urszula Antoniak's "Nothing Personal" picked up the Silver Giraldillo. The Special Jury Award went to Malcolm Vevnville's "44 inch chest." "Garbo, the Spy" won in the documentary category. »
- Franck Tabouring
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