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The Muppet Movie Will Hit Blu-ray For The First Time In August
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Jim Henson.s Muppets have gone through periods where they have put out a lot of content and other periods where they have stayed under the radar, but they have always maintained a fondly remembered place in popular consciousness thanks to appearing in a variety of formats, including television, movies, Disney installations, and even comic books. The Jim Henson creations have been in the news more recently in recent years, thanks to the 2011 film starring Jason Segel and written by the actor, along with Nicholas Stoller. Now, to celebrate the 35 years since the Muppets. onscreen journey began, Disney is releasing a special edition Blu-ray version of the 1979 flick The Muppet Movie that will hit shelves on August 13. Walt Disney Home Entertainment.s cover art hails the set as .The original classic,. but this time around fans will be getting the classic film in bolder and brighter picture. The movie has »
Fast & Furious 6 Runs Over The Wolfpack With Huge Friday Gross
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Remember when The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift couldn.t even muster $25 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend seven years ago? Let the record show the franchise.s successes in the years since have not been flukes. The latest installment in the series not only looks poised to win the box office crown this weekend, it looks poised to leave tiretracks all over the competing films. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fast & Furious 6 earned an estimated $38.2 million during its opening day yesterday. If that momentum carries through over the rest of the weekend, the film could gross about $120 million, which would be the single biggest domestic opening in the franchise.s history. Unfortunately for The Hangover Part III, the same cannot be said. The final installment of the uneven franchise only managed to haul in $14.5 million yesterday. Added to what the movie grossed Thursday and »
Walking With Dinosaurs Trailer Shows Dinos On The Move
24 May 2013 5:07 PM, PDT
This Christmas, 20th Century Fox and Reliance Entertainment will bring Walking with Dinosaurs into theaters, a 3D film that promises to let viewers truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. I'm guessing cold and scary. What sets the latest trailer apart from the international trailer released earlier this month is the narration. The 2-minute international trailer is narrated by an omniscient trailer voice, while this new one puts us into the mind of the lead character, a dinosaur traveling with his family to find a new home. There's a bit of a Land Before Time quality to the story, in its mentioned focus on dinosaurs in search for a place that's presumably more habitable than wherever they were, but the 3D animation jumps out at us as one of the key features in this new dinosaur story. And from what we've seen so far, »
Zach Braff's I Wish I Was Here Hits $3.1 Million As Kickstarter Campaign Ends
24 May 2013 4:56 PM, PDT
When Zach Braff started a Kickstarter for his next directorial effort, the dramedy Wish I Was Here, he was only asking for $2 million from his fans and followers. The campaign was a hit from the start, but by the time the countdown clock hit zero this afternoon, that goal was far exceeded, resulting in $3.1 million total being added to the film's budget. Braff announced the end of the campaign with a post on his Twitter account with the above photo (expressing his extreme excitement) and the message "Thank you, thank you, thank you. I won't let you down! Lets do this." By the time the Kickstarter campaign ended, 46,520 people backed the film. Scripted by Zach Braff and his brother Adam Braff, Wish I Was Here is called a sequel in spirit to Garden State and will have the director starring as Aidan Bloom, a 35-year-old father, husband and struggling actor »
Watch Iron Man In 60 Seconds As An 8-Bit Video Game
24 May 2013 2:32 PM, PDT
You know what the real problem is with 8-bit videos like this? They always make me wish that the "game" were something that I could actually purchase and play. There are instances where enough people are inspired that the game actually does becomes a reality - take for example the fans of NBC's Community who made a video game based on an 8-bit episode of the show - but in the case of the Iron Man game you see above I think we'll also just have to be satisfied with the idea. To deliver a back story on the video above, it was created by CineFix and is an 8-bit retelling of Jon Favreau's blockbuster Iron Man. Not only is the video impressive, it also makes the actual tie-in video game that was released look even worse than it already is. This is the first 8-bit video that the »
Carrie Motion Poster Offers Sage Advice And Lots of Gore
24 May 2013 2:26 PM, PDT
Even if you've never seen Brian De Palma's Carrie, you probably known how it ends. The meek teen girl covered head to toe in pig's blood has become an iconic image, and one that Kimberly Pierce has been embracing at every opportunity with her remake. Back at Comic Con last year she promised buckets upon buckets of blood. The very first images released from the film showed her Carrie (Chloe Moretz) caked in the gooey red stuff, and both posters and trailers since then has likewise referenced the film's gory finale. But the new motion picture above takes it to the next level, offering GIFs of the prom reckoning that flicker behind the chilling calm countenance of the titular tormented teen. Keep calm and Carrie on indeed! Adapted by Glee and Big Love writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa from the Stephen King novel, Carrie follows the traumatic tale of young Carrie White. »
Study Claims There's A Significant Gender Divide In Film Criticism
24 May 2013 12:17 PM, PDT
When you read a film review, do you pay close attention to the byline? Does the gender of the critic alter how you feel about the film, or the review? And do you only read reviews by critics of a certain gender? These are some of the questions being bandied around thanks to the results of a San Diego State University study claiming that men continue to .dominate. the field of film criticism and, in turn, tend to gravitate toward films that are written and/or directed by other men. THR shares a few of the study.s most interesting (and controversial) findings, while acknowledging that the study.s window of observation only took place over a two-month period this past spring. Over that time period, Martha Lauzen used Rotten Tomatoes to track more than 2,000 reviews written by the sites .Top Critics.. Her findings included: - Men account for 78% of »
First Official Look At Naomi Watts As Princess Diana
24 May 2013 11:58 AM, PDT
The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, kicking up news of upcoming productions as well as their promotional pics. Among these is the one seen above, which features Naomi Watts as the beloved Princess Diana from the biopic titled Diana (formerly Caught in Flight). Though we've seen several unofficial shots of Watts in princess mode before, this image is the one that's meant to tantalize on-the-fence distributors to pick up the curious drama about the late royal's final years. And it seems to be working. Deadline reports Entertainment One has snatched up Diana's U.S. distribution rights, which means those curious in the colonies could see the Oliver Hirschbiegel-directed pic by year's end, just in time for award season. eOne also picked up rights to distribute with major releases in the UK, Canada, and Spain. Penned by The Libertine playwright/screenwriter Stephen Jeffreys, Diana follows the Princess of »
Rooney Mara And Casey Affleck Fight The Law In Ain't Them Bodies Saints Trailer
24 May 2013 11:28 AM, PDT
While it went into the festivities fairly under the radar, David Lowery's crime drama Ain't Them Bodies Saints emerged from the Sundance Film Festival as one of the most buzzed about indies in the 2013 class. The film picked up both the Cinematography Award and the Indian Paintbrush Producer's Award after its premiere, but more importantly it had numerous reviews written about it praising pretty much everything about it. And now IFC is getting it ready for theatrical release, a process that begins by releasing the first ever trailer (which comes to us from Apple). Watching the spot, it's already fairly clear why the film received top marks aesthetically. The lighting is downright beautiful, some of the shots of the Texas sky and landscape are stunning, and the dark sepia filter adds a great cinematic quality. It's also quite hard to imagine that the pairing of Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck »
Tom Cruise Drops The Man From U.N.C.L.E. To Focus On Mission: Impossible 5
24 May 2013 10:28 AM, PDT
After losing both George Clooney as a star and Steven Soderbergh as a director, things finally looked as though they were back on track for the long in-development adaptation of the 60s spy series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Guy Ritchie, who has found recent mainstream success with the Sherlock Holmes movies, became attached to helm last December, Tom Cruise came on-board to play Napoleon Solo in March, and Armie Hammer signed up to play Illya Kuryakin, Napoleon's partner, in April. But once again problems have arisen, as one of those very important pieces is once again missing. Deadline is reporting that Cruise has decided he no longer wants to make The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and instead focus on his already-established franchise based on a spy television series: Mission: Impossible. While Warner Bros. was planning on having Ritchie start production on the new »
Baz Luhrmann Turned Down Directing Harry Potter
24 May 2013 10:09 AM, PDT
Australian auteur Baz Luhrmann is rehashing his career choices as he does world press for his latest splashy spectacle The Great Gatsby. And while appearing on The Graham Norton Show he talked about the films he has done as well as one he shockingly turned down. And according to Digital Spy, the director revealed that after helming his flashy Romeo + Juliet, Warner Bros. actually approached him to helm Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. But unaware of the books and their fast-brewing fanbase, he turned it down: "The first one came along and they rang me, and while I love the pictures and the books now, then I thought, 'What's that?' And said, 'Well that sounds interesting, but I'm thinking of doing a reinvention of the modern musical', and that was Moulin Rouge..So I'm an obvious idiot, because I should have taken Harry Potter." While the Harry Potter »
To 3D Or Not To 3D: Buy The Right Epic Ticket
24 May 2013 9:31 AM, PDT
During the summer blockbuster season it seems like every movie gets the 3D treatment, whether it deserves it or not. Sure, you can argue that the visual spectacle of Iron Man 3 or Star Trek Into Darkness earned the right to charge more for a 3D ticket. The Great Gatsby, on the other hand, might have been a bit of a stretch. And Fast 6, I.d argue, could have used the extra 3D kick. At least that screenings in IMAX, where available. The next 3D feature we have this season, though, is Epic, an animated adventure from Ice Age director Chris Wedge that hopes to plunge audience members into a miniaturized forest setting for a story that.s loosely derived from William Joyce.s story of the Leafmen. In the past, 3D and animation have gone hand-in-hand. Is that the case with Epic? Let.s put our glasses on and explore. »
New York Museum's Jim Henson Gallery Will House Hundreds Of Muppets
24 May 2013 9:23 AM, PDT
Movielovers of New York have long flocked to The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, where four stories of exhibits offer a hands-on history to the evolution of the film medium. The museum has been host to a bevvy of traveling exhibits and showcase screenings, but their latest will thrill Muppet lovers near and far. At a special press event earlier this week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg (with some help from Miss Piggy) announced the creation of a special gallery devoted to the works of Jim Henson. Henson and his Muppets have been recurring figures in the museum's exhibits. They recently took in the touring "Jim's Henson's Fantastic World," which included displays of Rowlf, Bert, Ernie, and Miss Piggy in her wedding dress circa Muppets Take Manhattan (full Disclosure: seeing the Miss Piggy dress in person made this reporter cry. And I wasn.t alone). The museum has also »
Operation Kino 115 Review: Revving It Up For Fast & Furious 6
24 May 2013 9:12 AM, PDT
Vroom! Vroom! or.yeah.something. Deadline's Jen Yamato (Tweet-tweet!) joins the furious pair of Katey and David to discuss Justin Lin's final entry into the Fast and Furious Franchise. Complete with a group of bikers revving through the streets outside of Jen's apartment, these three may only be half of a Furious 6 but they love their Fast movies. To listen to Tuesday's main episode, click here. Take a listen below and find your downloading options; for more from all of us, you can follow the show (@opkino), Da7e (@da7e), David (@davidehrlich or @CriterionCorner), Patches (@misterpatches) and Katey (@kateyrich) on Twitter. We also welcome your feedback as we transition into this new format, and there are lots of new places you can find us! Find us and like us at our Facebook page or call and leave us a voicemail at (914) 410-6450-- if we like it, we »
Brad Pitt Screens World War Z To Select Crowds, Scores Positive Reviews
24 May 2013 7:58 AM, PDT
A public, but still limited, event held in New Jersey Wednesday night continued Paramount.s push to introduce Marc Forster.s World War Z to audiences. None other than Brad Pitt attended a public sneak of the anticipated zombie thriller, which several media members attended . weighing in on the film.s impact below. .We gotta do a screening for the fans. So, we decided there was no better place to do that than Jersey,. Pitt exclaimed to a packed theater, according to ScreenCrush, which was in attendance. The site went on to describe the film as a .crowd-pleaser,. saying, .If you.ve heard any of the production problems the film has had, don.t believe the hype: World War Z isn.t a disaster. But as a disaster movie, it.s actually pretty good.. Huffington Post editor Mike Hogan, who attended a smaller, celebrity-filled screening at MoMA in New York »
Divergent Movie Faction Symbols Emphasize The Divide In Society
24 May 2013 7:01 AM, PDT
One of the things that sets the Divergent society apart from other dystopian societies featured in popular young adult novels is the faction division. In Veronica Roth's popular series, the city of Chicago is divided into five factions, which determine how people live their lives. Shailene Woodley will play the lead character Tris Prior in Summit's adaptation of the story, which begins with her learning which faction she's most suited for and then facing the choice to either stay with her family's faction, or choose another. Of course, the twist there is that she learns she's "Divergent," which means she won't fit into any one faction. Earlier this week, we got a look at the Dauntless faction symbol, a circle of flames. And now the other four faction symbols have been revealed on the Divergent Instagram. Each of them includes a faction credo, which emphasizes how this society is divided. »
The Hunger Games Co-Star Isabelle Fuhrman Joins Dear Eleanor
24 May 2013 5:56 AM, PDT
She.s best known as Clove from the initial Hunger Games movie, or for her disturbing turn as the adopted Esther in Jaume Collet-Serra.s Orphan. But Isabelle Fuhrman is branching off and building up her career, adding a starring role in the period road-trip movie Dear Eleanor to her expanding resume. The picture, according to Deadline, is a coming-of-age drama set in 1962, when the United States was dealing with the political tensions and social fears generated by the Cuban Missile Crisis. Fuhrman will play one of two teenage girls who embark on a cross-country journey in search of Eleanor Roosevelt. The trade doesn.t elaborate on what they are hoping to accomplish if and when they find the former First Lady. That.s one of the many twists that await us once Dear Eleanor makes its way to theaters. Here.s what we do know. Dear Eleanor will be »
Now Streaming: Netflix Instant Alternatives to Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hangover Part III, And Epic
24 May 2013 4:25 AM, PDT
With so many titles to choose from, Netflix Instant's library can be overwhelming. So we bring you this biweekly column as a tool to cut through the clutter by highlighting some now streaming titles that pair well with the latest theatrical releases. Looking to Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hangover Part III, and Epic for inspiration, we've pulled together a selection of Marvel Universe movies, romances from literature, and crowd-pleasing comedies with underrated stars. Star Trek Into Darkness Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew are back to face a new threat to Starfleet, a mysterious terrorist played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana co-star. J. J. Abrams directs. If Abrams' rebooted Star Trek is making you nostalgic for the originals, you can spend the whole of your Memorial Day Weekend revisiting the original series and two of its most popular spin-off movies. Star Trek (1966) Check out »
Paddy Considine And Fares Fares Join Tom Hardy In Child 44
23 May 2013 6:24 PM, PDT
The major pieces are in place for director Daniel Espinosa.s adaptation of the Soviet-era novel Child 44. The Dark Knight Rises and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy co-stars Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman nabbed leading roles a while ago. Prometheus star Noomi Rapace is playing the female lead. And while it turns out that Joel Kinnaman will not participate as was rumored). now we.re hearing about character actors landing supporting roles, meaning the production is likely getting ready to kick into high gear. The Wrap says that Paddy Considine (Tyrannosaur, The World.s End) and Swedish actor Fares Fares (Zero Dark Thirty) have been cast in the Child 44 ensemble. While it is being revealed that Fares will play one of Hardy.s allies in the picture, Considine.s role is being kept under wraps for the time being. The plot, based on Tom Rob Smith.s 2008 novel, follows »
Romeo And Juliet Reimagining Rosaline Moves To Universal
23 May 2013 5:52 PM, PDT
Rosaline is a revisionist take on Shakespeare.s classic Romeo & Juliet, a comedic version that has us excited because of the creative team behind it. The fact that it.s moving from one major studio to another has me a bit concerned, though I.m waiting to see if the move is for the better, or if it will cause a delay. THR reports that Rosaline is negotiating a move from Fox to Universal, where Shawn Levy will produce the project under his 21 Laps shingle. Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber are handling screenwriting duties, and they're why I'm excited: Neustadter and Weber also penned the indie romantic comedy 500 Days (of Summer) with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as well as the Sundance hit The Spectacular Now. The project is being described as a Wicked version of Shakespeare's most famous play, told through the viewpoint of a secondary character . Rosaline. »
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