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Hollywood Adapt This: Scar Night
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Continuing our coverage of excellent novels that have somehow been overlooked for Hollywood feature adaptations, today we'll visit the first book in a Gothic urban fantasy trilogy. Before you scoff, this isn't another "young teen girl is revealed to have supernatural abilities but is torn between two equally-attractive and powerful guys." This story pits assassins against heathens and angels against gods, all taking place in a city of chains suspended over a bottomless abyss. That's something you don't see every day. Want to know more? Then hit the jump! Hollywood! Adapt this: Alan Campbell's Scar Night. What It's About: The first book in what's known as the Deepgate Codex, Scar Night takes place in the fictional city of Deepgate. Campbell's depiction of the city itself might be the strongest visual image throughout the entire book and it's a great introduction to his cinematic style of storytelling. Deepgate is Gothic architecture gone wild, »
- Dave Trumbore
See Stefon’s Club Characters Come to Life in SNL Farewell Appearance
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Bill Hader is leaving Saturday Night Live after eight wonderful seasons. In all those years, Hader’s signature recurring character Stefon somehow never grew tired. Hader and co-creator John Mulaney consistently kept the formula fresh, coming up with inspired club names, passwords, and characters for each new Weekend Update appearance. In last night’s season finale---hosted by Ben Affleck, who also hosted when Stefon debuted---the writers of course had to bring back Stefon for a farewell appearance. It puts a nice button on the romantic tension between Stefon and Update host Seth Meyers, and in doing so, assembles all the crazy characters (most of them midgets) Stefon has mentioned in his guide to New York nightlife. Watch it after the jump. Here is Stefon's first appearance, before they moved him to the Update desk: »
- Brendan Bettinger
Weekend Box Office: Star Trek Into Darkness Leads the Box Office, Iron Man 3 and The Great Gatsby Continue with Strong Showings
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It's no surprise that this week's new entry, J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness, took the top spot. With the exception of the bumped-off Oz the Great and Powerful, the rest of the top ten features the same contenders from last week. Iron Man 3 continues its strong performance, followed by Baz Lurhmann's The Great Gatsby. Michael Bay's modestly-budgeted Pain and Gain takes the fourth spot and DreamWorks Animation's The Croods makes a bit of a jump as the most family-friendly of films on the roster. Title Weekend Total 1. Star Trek Into Darkness $70,555,500 $84.1 2. Iron Man 3 $35,182,000 $337.1 3. The Great Gatsby $23,415,000 $90.2 4. Pain and Gain $3,100,000 $46.6 5. The Croods $2,750,000 $176.8 6. 42 $2,730,000 $88.7 7. Oblivion $2,222,000 $85.5 8. Mud $2,160,000 $11.6 9. Tyler Perry Presents Peeples $2,150,000 $7.9 10. The Big Wedding $1,100,000 $20.2 Hit the jump for more. Though it took the top spot, Star Trek Into Darkness came up short of the expected $80 million weekend and $100 million total. Audience polling shows that the under-25 portion was underrepresented at 27% of theatergoers. »
- Dave Trumbore
Pre-Order the Limited Edition Star Trek Into Darkness 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack and Get a Starfleet Phaser
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With the shortening window between theatrical and home video shrinking every year, it doesn't surprise me Amazon has just started taking pre-orders on a limited edition Star Trek Into Darkness 3D combo pack that comes with a cool looking Starfleet Phaser. If you're not aware, the combo pack includes the 3D Blu-ray, the regular Blu-ray, the DVD, and a digital copy. While Amazon doesn't have a release date, I'm willing to bet it's between the end of September and early November. In addition, while Amazon is currently selling the set for $79.99 (20% off the $99.99 retail price) they have a great pre-order guarantee which says if the price ever drops "between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price." So if they ever offer it for 40% off, you'll get it for that price. Hit the jump for images of the phaser, or »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Watch 4 Clips from Jordan Vogt-Roberts‘ Dramedy The Kings Of Summer
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With director Jordan Vogt-Roberts‘ dramedy The Kings of Summer (formerly Toy’s House) opening May 31st, CBS Films has provided us with four clips. The plot centers on Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso), and Biaggio (Moises Arias), three teenagers who are fed up with their parents and decide to live in a house they build in the woods. Reported missing, the boys enjoy an idyllic summer until their friendship begins to strain from mistrust and jealousy. The film landed great reviews at Sundance, and I can tell you it's definitely worth seeing, as it's a very unique coming of age story with some great performances. The film also stars Nick Offerman, Alison Brie and Megan Mullally. Hit the jump to watch the clips, and look for some exclusive video interviews with the cast and Vogt-Roberts during the week of release. For more on The Kings of Summer, watch the trailer, »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
3 Clips and 3 Minutes of Behind-the-Scenes Footage from After Earth Starring Will and Jaden Smith
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With director M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming sci-fi film After Earth opening May 31st, Sony Pictures has provided us with three clips and over three minutes of behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the film. The film stars Will Smith and Jaden Smith as a father and son who crash land on a post-apocalyptic Earth, and it’s up to the son to fight for survival when the father is seriously injured. While we've previously posted some of the clips, you can now watch them all in one place. In addition, the behind-the-scenes footage is great if you'd like to see what it was like on set. After Earth also stars Sophie Okonedo and Zoe Kravitz. Hit the jump to watch the clips and look for exclusive video interviews with Will and Jaden Smith the week of release. Clips: Behind-the-Scenes Footage: »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
John Cho Talks Star Trek Into Darkness, the Future of Harold And Kumar, Working with Matthew Perry on Go On, Get A Job, and More
18 May 2013 1:03 PM, PDT
With J.J. Abrams Star Trek Into Darkness now playing around the world, we recently landed an exclusive phone interview with John Cho. During the interview, he talked about making the sequel, how things changed on set, who was the one who broke the most while filming, his preparation process, did he take anything home from set, deleted scenes, and a lot more. He also talked about the status of Harold and Kumar, Get a Job, working with Matthew Perry on Go On, Bryan Cranston, and working on the pilot for Sleepy Hollow. Hit the jump for what he had to say. John Cho: What's up, brother? Collider: Nada, what's going on with you? Cho: Not much, we're in San Francisco at the moment. Oh, good times. I saw Mr. Pegg last night, he was here in L.A. Cho: Oh, you did? Okay cool. And now I'm with him, »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Director Alex Gibney Talks We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks and His Next Documentary Lance Armstrong: The Road Back
18 May 2013 12:47 PM, PDT
Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney’s We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is a riveting, multi-layered tale about transparency in the information age and our ever-elusive search for the truth. Unfolding like an exciting political spy thriller with a cast of complex characters, the film confirms that real life is often more compelling than fiction as it chronicles the creation of Julian Assange’s controversial website which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. The enigmatic Assange’s rise and fall are paralleled with that of Pfc Bradley Manning, the brilliant, troubled young soldier who was the source of all the documents that WikiLeaks is famous for. In this exclusive interview, Gibney talked to me about his reasons for doing the film and how they evolved as he learned more, his impressions of Assange, why Manning was central to the story, how not being able to interview »
- Sheila Roberts
Top 5: Star Trek Into Darkness, Christopher Nolan and James Bond 24 Rumors, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., New Pacific Rim Trailer, Robocop Remake Set Photos and Video
18 May 2013 11:34 AM, PDT
As someone whose only firsthand experience with the Star Trek franchise comes by virtue of J.J. Abrams' two Trek films, I know I'm in over my head when the topic presents itself. When you mention Trek, you're referencing (either directly or indirectly) a rich legacy filled with peaks and valleys, genre-defining characters and moments, and an international fanbase that rivals any of pop-culture's most enduring titles. And yet here I am, with two films under my belt (both of which I enjoyed), talking about it. Obviously, I have nothing at stake with regards to Star Trek Into Darkness. Whether you like it or dislike it is of no consequence to me. My only aim today is to extend a humble word of caution to the Trek fans who have years of equity built-up in their beloved franchise: be careful not to dismiss or begrudge it solely because it's trying »
- Jason Barr
New Teaser Trailer for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Starring Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner
18 May 2013 11:00 AM, PDT
Paramount Pictures has released a new teaser trailer for director Adam McKay's sequel Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Much like the initial teaser trailer that was unveiled before the film even began production, this trailer doesn't show any actual footage. In fact, it actually looks like it may have been shot at the same time as that initial teaser, but it's no less hilarious. We get individual greetings from Will Ferrell, David Koechner, Paul Rudd, and Steve Carell all in character, but unsurprisingly it's Carell's Brick who steals the show. This movie cannot get here fast enough. Hit the jump to watch the new trailer. The film also stars Christina Applegate, Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Dylan Baker, Meagan Good, Greg Kinnear, and Harrison Ford. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues opens December 20. »
- Adam Chitwood
Assassin’S Creed Set for May 22, 2015; Ridley Scott’s Moses Epic Exodus Lands December 12, 2014; Jason Reitman’s Labor Day Arrives December 25th
18 May 2013 9:52 AM, PDT
We’ve got a few release dates to share today. Briefly: Labor Day – Writer/director Jason Reitman’s drama starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin will hit theaters in limited release on December 25th of this year (just in time for awards season, natch), before expanding wide on January 31st. Exodus – Director Ridley Scott’s Biblical epic about the life of Moses has been dated for a prime holiday release of December 12, 2014, confirming that this will indeed be Scott’s next project. Christian Bale may star. Assassin’s Creed – The feature film adaptation of the popular video game series has been dated for Memorial Day weekend of 2015, with a firm May 22, 2015 release date. Michael Fassbender is producing the film and will also star. Hit the jump for much more on all of the aforementioned projects. All release dates come courtesy of Box Office Mojo. Juno and Up in the Air »
- Adam Chitwood
Friday Box Office: Star Trek Into Darkness Takes Top Spot; Iron Man 3, The Great Gatsby, 42 and Oblivion Fill Out the Top Five
18 May 2013 9:48 AM, PDT
No surprise here, but J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness looks to take the top box office spot before heading into the weekend. Once expected to bring in a $100 million opening weekend, estimates are now hovering around the $70 million mark. Shane Black's Iron Man 3 was a distant second with almost $10 million. Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby dropped off 61% from its opening weekend to grab $7.7 million this Friday. Jackie Robinson biopic 42 and the Tom Cruise-starring sci-fi flick Oblivion rounded out the top five. Title Friday Total 1. Star Trek Into Darkness $22,000,000 $35.5 2. Iron Man 3 $9,512,000 $311.4 3. The Great Gatsby $7,650,000 $74.4 4. 42 $750,000 $86.8 5. Oblivion $633,000 $83.9 We'll have full details and the weekend's top ten when you check back tomorrow! »
- Dave Trumbore
Andy Garcia & Rob Riggle Join Let’S Be Cops, Marton Csokas Boards The Equalizer & Michael Bay’s Almanac Finds Jonny Weston & Sofia Black-d’Elia
17 May 2013 5:51 PM, PDT
Check out today's casting news: Andy Garcia (The Untouchables) and Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street) have joined Luke Greenfield's action-comedy Let's Be Cops. Marton Csokas (The Bourne Supremacy) will star opposite Denzel Washington in Antoine Fuqua's The Equalizer, also starring Chloe Grace Moretz. Jonny Weston (Chasing Mavericks) and Sofia Black-d'Elia (Skins) are in negotiations to join Michael Bay's found-footage film, Almanac. Hit the jump for more on each casting announcement. First up from THR and The Wrap comes casting news for Let's Be Cops. Damon Wayans Jr and Jake Johnson, who both starred in the New Girl pilot, lead the comedy as "two friends who impersonate police officers using rented uniforms, giving their lives a boost and some fun. However, they run into trouble when they cross a dangerous Russian mobster." Garcia will play a veteran detective who lands the unenviable distinction of becoming boss of the two wannabes. »
- Dave Trumbore
Red Scribes Jon and Erich Hoeber Tapped to Pen Red 3
17 May 2013 4:31 PM, PDT
Red 2 isn't due out for another month, but Summit has already tapped the screenwriting duo of Jon and Erich Hoeber to pen the threequel. The siblings certainly know their spy stuff as they've written both the original film and the sequel, which is testing high and giving the studio confidence of another go-round. News of Red 3 may take a bit of the tension out of the plot of Red 2, which sees retired CIA operatives going back into the field in order to track down a portable nuclear device. Heat Vision reports that production on Red 3 could start as early as January 2014, pending script approval; no deals with the cast have been made as of yet. The Dean Parisot-directed sequel stars Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary-Louise Parker and Byung-hun Lee. Red 2 opens July 19th. »
- Dave Trumbore
New Poster, Image and Green-Band Trailer for Rapture-palooza Starring Anna Kendrick, Craig Robinson and John Francis Daley
17 May 2013 4:05 PM, PDT
If you missed the red-band trailer for director Paul Middleditch's horror comedy Rapture-Palooza, you can check out the newly-released toned-down version here. There's only a little bit of new footage and it keeps the same jokes from the first trailer (minus the profanity), but star Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) is certainly worth a second look, don't you think? She plays the object of affection sought after by the Anti-Christ (Craig Robinson) when the Rapture befalls Seattle. Her boyfriend (John Francis Daley) will do anything he can to stop her from becoming Satan's bride. Also starring Rob Corddry, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Thomas Lennon, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins, Tyler Labine and Ken Jeong, Rapture-Palooza opens in theaters and on VOD June 7th. Hit the jump for the green-band trailer, image, synopsis and poster. Check out the green-band trailer below, followed by the first image and poster: Here's »
- Dave Trumbore
Kevin Feige Provides Updates for Black Panther, Punisher, Ghost Rider, Blade, Inhumans, Daredevil, Runaways and Marvel Zombies Movies
17 May 2013 3:28 PM, PDT
The good news is that a number of Marvel comics properties are back in the hands of Marvel Studios and may once again be seen on screen. The bad news is that the feature treatment ain't happening for all of them. Marvel's Kevin Feige talked about a number of planned and possible superhero films coming up in the next few years, including an adaptation of the lesser-known property Inhumans. More recognizable names - like Blade, Punisher, Ghost Rider and Daredevil - are also under Marvel's control once again, but will have to find the right time, place and treatment to fit into the studio's current plans. Hit the jump for updates on the above-mentioned properties and more, including the chances of a Marvel Zombies one-off. EW recently held an extensive interview with Feige, who spoke candidly on a number of Marvel's properties. One particular hero Feige stayed quiet on was Black Panther, »
- Dave Trumbore
Kevin Feige Talks Standalone Hulk and Doctor Strange Movies in Marvel’s Phase Three
17 May 2013 1:30 PM, PDT
There have been lots of rumors flying around about two potential films on Marvel's upcoming Phase Three slate: a standalone Hulk film and a Doctor Strange origin story. Marvel's Kevin Feige recently talked about plans for a number of upcoming films, including these two standalone projects. In short, Feige said that there are no current plans for a solo Hulk movie, but they are talking about it and he isn't opposed to keeping Mark Ruffalo in the role. For Doctor Strange, the property is expected to be a top priority for the studio and will feature the first film fully devoted to "a world of pure magic." Hit the jump for much, much more from Feige. In an extensive interview with EW, Feige spoke at length about a number of Marvel films including Hulk and Doctor Strange. Here's what he had to say on the former: “People were like, ‘You’ve already had two movies. »
- Dave Trumbore
Full Trailer for Dexter’s Eighth and Final Season
17 May 2013 1:27 PM, PDT
Showtime has released a full trailer for the upcoming eighth and final season of the drama series Dexter. The trailer shows how the events of last season’s finale will reverberate throughout this new batch of episodes, and we’re also introduced to a new character that could finally spell the end for Michael C. Hall’s Dexter and his secret-keeping. There are some promising bits to be found in this new trailer, but I’m a little apprehensive about how Jennifer Carpenter’s Deb is handled. It looks like Deb’s arc could get really repeptetive really quickly, not to mention being a tad grating. Nevertheless, I’m interested to see how the producers pave the wave for the conclusion of the long-running series. Hit the jump to watch the trailer, which includes spoilers for season (obviously). Season eight of Dexter premieres on Showtime Sunday, June 30th at 9pm Et/Pt. »
- Adam Chitwood
Robert Downey Jr. and Kevin Feige Talk Iron Man 4; Downey Says He Wants to Launch a New Non-iron Man Franchise
17 May 2013 1:16 PM, PDT
Though Iron Man 3 only just hit theaters a couple of weeks ago (and crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office today), many of the conversations surrounding the film have revolved around the prospect of Iron Man 4. A fourth film in Marvel’s most prominent—and successful—franchise seems like a no-brainer, but there’s the tiny matter of star Robert Downey Jr.’s contract. His agreement with Marvel is currently up for renegotiation, meaning there is no guarantee that he’ll don the Iron Man suit again. The actor is said to be in negotiations to return for The Avengers 2 and The Avengers 3, but an agreement has yet to be made regarding another standalone Iron Man film. Downey and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recently talked a bit about the prospect of seeing Iron Man 4 pop up in Marvel’s Phase Three slate of films, and while »
- Adam Chitwood
Director Edgar Wright Talks Ant-man; Says He Wanted to Make Scott Pilgrim and World’S End Before the Marvel Film
17 May 2013 12:45 PM, PDT
With Iron Man 3 crossing the $1 billion mark at the box office today, Marvel is currently enjoying its status at the top of the superhero movie food chain. The studio has a full slate of films hitting theaters over the next couple of years as part of its Phase Two plans, culminating in The Avengers 2 in 2015. However, even with the prospect of Thor and Captain America sequels and Guardians of the Galaxy on the horizon, fans are still clamoring for more, more, more. The studio’s Phase Three is a giant question mark at the moment, with only one film firmly slated for release to kick off a new batch of superhero movies: Ant-Man. Director/co-writer Edgar Wright recently talked a bit about the film and why it’s taken so long to come to fruition, revealing that production will finally get underway next year. Hit the jump to read on. »
- Adam Chitwood
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