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5 Fractured Fairy Tale Movies Worth Watching After 'Snow White And The Huntsman'
31 May 2012 8:57 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Once upon a time there existed a cinematic landscape where not every feature-length fairy tale movie was drawn from a classic story, and the descriptor “fractured fairy tale” didn’t just mean gross-out humor and a Scottish-accented Mike Myers playing a big green ogre. While some of those films have certainly succeeded (this writer has a soft spot for the first “Shrek”), the kind of tale that the likes of the Brothers Grimm would collect in their oeuvre of beloved folklore was often of the darker-hued variety – pitting characters in bleak struggles that would see them rise from the ashes as better individuals for it in the end. Yes, the stories were simple, but they also served as a basis for many of the storytelling tropes that are used today – and may have influenced a few of our own moral compasses, with the fables acting as parables for life's lessons. »
- Benjamin Wright
Happy Birthday, Mike Myers!
25 May 2012 7:26 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Party on! Comedian Mike Myers turns 49 today.
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Myers got his start on Saturday Night Live in 1988. On the show, Myers portrayed hilarious characters, such as Simon -- a British "cheeky monkey" who liked "drawerings" and baths -- and Wayne Campbell, a heavy-metal public-access television show host. The comedian brought the character of Wayne to the big screen in 1992 for the film Wayne's World alongside Tia Carrere and Dana Carvey. Myers has also been the star of the successful Austin Powers and Shrek series.
Myers love of comedy and performing was apparent when he was a child, the comedian told Parade in 2010.
"Dude, this is all a dream. I have done everything I wanted to do. When I was 11, I saw SNL and said, ‘I want to be on that show.’ I didn’t even know the name of it then."
In the same interview, Myers talked »
- Kristen Stenerson
Happy Birthday, Mike Myers!
25 May 2012 7:25 AM, PDT | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Party on! Comedian Mike Myers turns 49 today.
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Myers got his start on Saturday Night Live in 1988. On the show, Myers portrayed hilarious characters, such as Simon -- a British "cheeky monkey" who liked "drawerings" and baths -- and Wayne Campbell, a heavy-metal public-access television show host. The comedian brought the character of Wayne to the big screen in 1992 for the film Wayne's World alongside Tia Carrere and Dana Carvey. Myers has also been the star of the successful Austin Powers and Shrek series.
Myers love of comedy and performing was apparent when he was a child, the comedian told Parade in 2010.
"Dude, this is all a dream. I have done everything I wanted to do. When I was 11, I saw SNL and said, ‘I want to be on that show.' I didn't even know the name of it then."
In the same interview, Myers talked »
- Kristen Stenerson
Eddie Murphy Sells New Jersey Mansion - At Last
20 May 2012 6:41 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Eddie Murphy has finally sold the New Jersey home he put on the market in 2004.
The funnyman's sprawling mansion in Englewood has been on the market for eight years - and he had to drop the price from $30 million (£19 million) to $12 million (£7.5 million) to sell it, according to reports.
The eight-bedroom Colonial-style home comes with an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, a billiards room, movie theatre and a recording studio.
The Shrek star bought the house in 1985. »
Exclusive Media To Produce And Finance Agent: Century 21; Cameron Diaz and Benicio Del Toro To Star
10 May 2012 3:31 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Exclusive Media has come aboard to produce and finance the action/comedy Agent: Century 21 with Cameron Diaz and Benicio Del Toro attached to star, it was announced today by Exclusive Media Co-Chairmen, Nigel Sinclair and Guy East. The film is written by Greg Brooker (Stuart Little) and will be directed by Adam Hashemi, who will make his feature film debut.
The film will be produced by Andrew Lazar of Mad Chance (Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind) and David Greenblatt (Battle Los Angeles) with Shane Black (upcoming Iron Man 3) attached to executive produce.
Crushed by her recent divorce, Mary Kay Curly (Diaz) cannot catch a break. Desperate to protect the two most important things in her life, her kids and her real estate agent job, Mary Kay agrees to take on an unpleasant task for her boss that accidentally gets her kidnapped and tossed into the center of a Mexican drug war. »
- Michelle McCue
Cameron Diaz Hooking Up With Ridley Scott's 'The Counselor'
9 May 2012 10:03 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Cameron Diaz might be best-known for her work in comedies like "There's Something About Mary," "Shrek" and, most recently, "Bad Teacher," but one would be remiss to forget she's held her own with edgier material too, including "Vanilla Sky" and "Any Given Sunday."
Diaz, according to Deadline, will be getting a great new shot at proving her muster in the serious film biz, as she's just been attached to Ridley Scott's impressive cast for "The Counselor."
The film will be based upon author Cormac McCarthy's script and will feature Scott's "Prometheus" star Michael Fassbender in the lead as an attorney who muddies up his clean reputation and endangers his formerly respectable life by involving himself with cocaine trade.
Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem (who won an Oscar for his last McCarthy match-up, "No Country for Old Men") and Penelope Cruz are also attached to star, with Diaz playing the "strong supporting role" of Malkina, »
- Amanda Bell
‘So, I Married an Axe Murderer’ Does Racism Against the Scottish Right and ‘Shrek’ Just Annoys
8 May 2012 1:00 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Comedic actor Mike Meyers has had an interesting film career. On the one hand he can be considered an amazing success, because he has three huge franchises under his belt. On the other hand, he sometimes gets looked at as something of a failure, because everything he’s done outside of those franchises has been less than stellar. The first two franchises Meyers launched were Wayne’s World and Austin Powers; moneymaking juggernauts in their own rights for sure. But it was the third series of films he was involved in, the animated Shrek movies, that really broke the bank. This tale of an overgrown ogre finding true love managed to connect with children and parents alike, and the original spawned a series of sequels that broke all sorts of box office records and pushed mountains of merchandise. I’m sure Meyers was a rich man already, but Shrek made him very rich. One »
- Nathan Adams
'America's Got Talent': Sharon Osbourne defends Howard Stern on 'The Talk'
7 May 2012 4:20 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
The Parents Television Council is up in arms about radio host Howard Stern taking over Piers Morgan's judging seat on "America's Got Talent." "Agt" judge Sharon Osbourne explains that the PTC thinks Stern's 'shock-jock antics' will make the show less family-friendly.
Osbourne responds, "I think that they're a bit slow because I've been on the show for six years and I have such a potty mouth ... I talk like a truck driver. So they're a bit late."
Aisha Tyler astutely points out that Howard Stern is on a pay radio station and an hour-long television show is very different. She also says - what, are parents going to not let their kids watch "Shrek" because Eddie Murphy played Donkey, referring of course to Eddie Murphy's quite colorful stand-up from the 1980s.
Tyler then also speaks of her own stand-up act, which is not family-friendly, and says, "Our shows »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Video: Inside Marvel Studios With A Latina Executive Producer
2 May 2012 10:14 PM, PDT | CineMovie | See recent CineMovie news »
How often do you get to visit Marvel Studios in Los Angeles? CineMovie got a rare chance to go inside Marvel Studios and talk to The Avengers Executive Producer Victoria Alonso.
The Latina Marvel executive gave CineMovie some insight into the workings at Marvel Studios and on juggling so many franchises simultaneously. The Argentinian-born executive is in charge of visual effects, sound post production, and stereo conversion. She wears many hats at Marvel and works on two to four films at a time. Her involvement in Marvel films begins in pre-production and not just in post production. Alonso started her career as a visual effects producer, working on Shrek, The 6th Day, Darkness Falls, and Cats & Dogs. She tells us it took "a long to get to her position."
In CineMovie's sit down with the Marvel Studios executive in the El
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Academy Explores “The Development of the Digital Animator” On May 21
2 May 2012 3:16 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Computer-generated motion picture animation from “Vertigo” to “Toy Story” to the 3D spectacles of today will be explored during “The Development of the Digital Animator,” the latest installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Marc Davis Celebration of Animation, on Monday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Several pioneers of digital animation will revisit the long path from laboratory to cineplex during a panel moderated by animator and historian Tom Sito.
When “Toy Story” burst onto the scene in 1995, computer-generated imagery was, for many, a bold new technique in animation. However, its lengthy and meticulous development can be traced back to its first public exposure with the mesmerizing title sequence for “Vertigo” (1958). Of equal importance to the technical developments were the influential animators and designers who devised artistic uses for engineering advances.
Scheduled panelists include:
Rebecca Allen, an experimental filmmaker »
- Michelle McCue
The Lion Of Judah 3D Blu-Ray Review And Giveaway
30 April 2012 8:31 AM, PDT | AreYouScreening.com | See recent AreYouScreening news »
The Lion of Judah is an animated affair aimed at the story of Easter, and while it doesn’t manage to rise above many in terms of its animation, or its writing, when compared on a general level, it’s one of the more solid efforts you’ll run into when it comes to developing a complex (and tricky) subject for a young audience.
A group of farm animals are introduced to Judah, a lamb, only to have him quickly taken away. They decide to rescue him, and, meeting up with a donkey along the way, head out to find their new friend. Unprepared for pretty much anything that might come their way, the band gets separated, and quickly learn that the city has a lot of dangers in store for them, some that aren’t so obvious.
The whimsical characters are developed with the especially young in mind, and »
- Marc Eastman
Unlikely Heroes in Film
18 April 2012 2:04 AM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
What makes a leading man a hero? Is it good looks, brains, someone who can win a fight or take down the bad guy, saving the day? What if your leading man doesn’t possess those qualities, is he still considered the hero of the hour if he has his flaws whether they be his own making or not… Inspired by the release of Jo Nesbo’s Headhunters, we take a look at some of the least likely heroes to ever triumph on film.
Roger, Headhunters (2011)
In Jo Nesbo’s Headhunters, the Nordic noir thriller based on the best-selling novel, the film’s leading man the charismatic Roger Brown played by Aksel Hennie is your typical anti-hero. Standing at 5.5”, he is a successful corporate headhunter by day and a prolific art thief by night. Brown himself has a ‘small man ‘chip on his shoulder as although he has a beautiful home and a stunning wife, »
- Phil
Black, Diaz And Banderas To Honour Producer Katzenberg
16 April 2012 3:06 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actors Jack Black, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas are joining forces to honour film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg during a star-studded gala in Las Vegas later this month.
The DreamWorks Animation CEO has been selected as the 2012 recipient of CinemaCon's Pioneer of the Year Award and next week the movie trio will celebrate Katzenberg's successes by presenting him with the accolade.
The trophy, which applauds industry leaders for their philanthropic efforts, has previously been handed to legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille and Dick Cook, former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios.
The event will take place at Caesars Palace on 25 April.
Black, Diaz and Banderas have all voiced characters in hit DreamWorks Animation movie franchises Kung Fu Panda and Shrek. »
Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas to Honor Jeffrey Katzenberg
16 April 2012 11:26 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation announced Monday that Jack Black, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas will be on hand to celebrate DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg at the organization's upcoming gala in Las Vegas. Photos: The Big Screen's Evolution of Talking Animals The trio -- who voice various titles roles in DreamWorks Animation's hit franchises Kung Fu Panda and Shrek franchises, respectively -- will present Katzenberg will Will Rogers' prestigious Pioneer of the Year Award. The gala dinner on April 25 will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in conjunction with CinemaCon, the convention of theater owners that
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- Pamela McClintock
DreamWorks Animation Joins Walmart’s Disc-to-Digital Service
16 April 2012 10:02 AM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Shrek, Gingy, Po and Tigress are making their way to the cloud! Beginning today at more than 3,500 Walmart stores in the U.S., movie fans can now gain digital access to current DreamWorks Animation titles, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon, through Walmart’s exclusive disc-to-digital service powered by Vudu, the industry-leading video streaming service. DreamWorks Animation is the sixth major Hollywood studio to partner with Walmart to give Americans the freedom to access their previously-purchased DVDs and Blu-ray movies in the cloud.
“Once again, Walmart is breaking new ground in helping consumers understand the opportunities of new technologies amid the changing digital landscape,” said Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, DreamWorks Animation. “We are thrilled to make DreamWorks Animation’s current library of films available as part of their disc-to-digital service, which we view as a positive step forward for the industry and for consumers.”
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- Michelle McCue
Five More '90s Movies Ready For A Sequel
10 April 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Nine years after the last sequel and 13 years after the original was released, Jason Biggs, Tara Reid and the rest of the gang had an “American Reunion” this weekend, as they looked back on their high school years with wistful nostalgia.
Yes, it may be shocking to some, but the '90s are now a good decade and some past us. Given Hollywood’s love for remakes and sequels, it’s already started turning towards the '90s well — the 80’s have already been well-plundered, after all. Besides “American Reunion,” there was, of course, the announcement that Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels will reunite for a sequel to 1994’s uproarious “Dumb & Dumber.” Clearly, we’re in for an avalanche of '90s nostalgia for the next decade!
So, which '90s movies are ripe for a sequel? Here are five that we think would be great.
"Clueless"
We already mentioned »
- Sterling Wong
Happy Birthday Eddie!
3 April 2012 9:46 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Eddie Murphy, actor and side-splitting comedian turns 51 today.
The "Coming To America" star has stolen hearts nationwide whether it's been during an on-stage show or an on-screen performance.
Although his latest film "A Thousand Words" wasn't very popular among movie-goers, rumor has it the "Shrek" star will be teaming up with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in the sequel to the 1988 hit comedy "Twins." Murphy is said to be starring as the twosomes third brother, a storyline and cast that is sure to leave audiences laughing.
As we wish Eddie another fabulous year of life, take a look back at the comedian through the years. »
- Danielle Cadet
Puss In Boots Blu-Ray Review
27 March 2012 1:48 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Director: Chris Miller
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton
Running Time: 86 minutes approx
Certificate: U
Extras:
Puss In Boots: The Three Diablos – HD How To Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular – HD Blu-ray Exclusives: A DreamWorks Fairytale, Puss’ Paw Pouncing Challenge, The Animators’ Corner, Trivia Track Purr-fect Pairing: The Voices Behind the Legend, Deleted Scenes, Kitten to Cat , Glitter Box Dance Off!, Klepto Kitty, Kitty Keyboard, Fairytale Pop Up Book, Kitty Strikes Again, Previews: Madagascar 3, Puss In Boots Thq Game Trailer,, The World Of Dreamworks: Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Megamind
Not so long ago Pixar were the unequalled masters of animated cinema. Hits including Finding Nemo (2003), The Incredibles (2004) and the Toy Story trilogy (1995-2010) had established Uncle Walt’s division as the kings of computer-generated film; the fact Disney trusted Andrew Stanton – director of Finding Nemo and Wall-e (2008) – with a project »
- Sam Carey
Mark Kermode's DVD round-up
24 March 2012 5:05 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
The Awakening; Take Shelter; Wuthering Heights; 50/50; Tower Heist; Puss in Boots; Happy Feet Two; The Thing
One unexpected side effect of the attritional gore war waged by seemingly endless Saw and Hostel sequels has been the rise of more subtle ghostly chillers whose old-fashioned charms are in stark contrast to the shrieking white noise of modern torture-porn tedium. With the 12-rated haunted-house throwback movie The Woman in Black still making a killing at the UK box office, Nick Murphy's similarly spirited The Awakening (2011, StudioCanal, 15) offers home viewers a few creepy tingles in the vein of (though not of the same calibre as) The Orphanage and The Others.
At the centre of its efficiently executed spell is Rebecca Hall, whose expertly nuanced performance raises this above the level of the humdrum. She plays Florence Cathcart, a sceptical investigator with a penchant for debunking claims of paranormal activity in the ghostly »
- Mark Kermode
Discuss: Who, If Any, Of The Current Crop Of Leading Ladies Are Reliable Box-Office Draws?
23 March 2012 12:27 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
At the start of the week, we examined the state of the A-list leading man, and why, outside of those who've been big draws for years -- Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Johnny Depp et al. -- so few stars seemed to be reliable at bringing audiences to their pictures. But when you look at the leading ladies, things are even more puzzling.
Put simply, the number of actreses who can be deemed consistent box office draws seems to diminish, rather than grow, as each year goes on. In part, it's because it's so rare for the major blockbusters to be lead by a woman: of the top 20 worldwide grossers last year, only "Twilight" could arguably be said to be led by a woman, and holding up those films as a victory for womankind would be an error, given their prehistoric sexual politics. 2010 was a little better, thanks to "Black Swan" and "Alice in Wonderland, »
- Oliver Lyttelton
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