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TV Review: Strong Characters, Interesting Setting Elevate ‘Longmire’
3 June 2012 7:11 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Taking a modern day cowboy character from an Elmore Leonard novel and giving him his own show turned out to be a smart move for FX when they green-lit “Justified,” so one can hardly blame A&E for attempting a similar transition with Craig Johnson’s “Longmire” mystery novels, now a weekly series. Despite the obvious comparison with the Emmy-winning FX hit, that shouldn’t be taken as a criticism since this show completely stands on its own. It’s smart, fun, engaging, and remarkably well-written & performed.
TV Rating: 4.0/5.0
Australian actor Robert Taylor (“The Matrix”) stars as the title character, Walt Longmire, the kind of rough, gruff Western sheriff that one wants on their side and never wants to cross. He’s the law in Absaroka County, Wyoming, which may not sound like much until you realize that it’s a bizarre crossroads of the world, an area in which Native Americans, »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
What to Watch Sunday: Thrones Finale, MTV Movie Awards, Teen Wolf, The Glades and More!
3 June 2012 5:07 AM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
On TV this Sunday: Summer is officially sizzlin’ with Teen Wolf, The Glades and five other premieres on tap, plus the Game of Thrones finale, a glitzy awards show and more. Forgive us as we throw 14 (!) options your way.
9 am Jane By Design marathon (SOAPnet) | Get ready for Tuesday’s Season 1.5 premiere with this 10-hour Jane-athon.
8 pm Secret Millionaire (ABC) | Season premiere: Once again, America’s most successful business people go undercover for a week to volunteer in some of the most impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods in the country.
8 pm Punk’d (MTV) | This special pre-mtv Movie Awards edition is »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
Channing Tatum Joins Mila Kunis in Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending'
1 June 2012 2:59 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Andy and Lana Wachowski are preparing to blow our minds later this year with the much buzzed about Cloud Atlas, which I think you'd be crazy not to be excited about and it seems the siblings are preparing to finally work on more than one project every three or four years as the makers of The Matrix are also casting their next film, Jupiter Ascending. Already cast in the film is Mila Kunis, and just yesterday Vulture ran a report with a rumored plot synopsis suggesting the film is targeted as the first entry in a trilogy about higher forms of life watching over Earth from other worlds. The story allegedly centers on a recent Russian immigrant (Kunis) who is busily scrubbing toilets for a living. Unbeknownst to her, she actually possesses the same perfect genetic makeup as the Queen of the Universe and is therefore a threat to her otherwise immortal rule. »
- Brad Brevet
Channing Tatum Confirmed for Jupiter Ascending
1 June 2012 1:25 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Channing Tatum has confirmed he will star in Jupiter Ascending for directors Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Here's what the actor had to say about this sci-fi project.
"Yes, absolutely. It's going to be a crazy action movie from the [directors] of The Matrix. They're going to reinvent the wheel as far as action goes, all over again."
We reported back in March that both Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis were offered the lead roles. Mila Kunis was also recently confirmed to play a Russian immigrant, whose genetic makeup is identical to the Queen of the Universe. The Queen dispatches a bounty hunter (Channing Tatum) to eliminate this potential threat to her role, but the assassin ends up falling for his target.
These recently released plot details have not been confirmed as of yet, although both actors are locked in. According to that report, the story centers on, "higher forms of »
- MovieWeb
The Wachowski’s Jupiter Ascending Plot Revealed
1 June 2012 10:29 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Andy and Lana Wachowski (creators of The Matrix franchise) are back with their first original movie since “The Matrix Revolutions” in 2003. They’ve since adapted Alan Moore’s “V for Vendetta” as producers, wrote and directed a “Speed Racer” film, and are currently finishing post production on their novel adaptation “Cloud Atlas”. The Wachowski’s have an upcoming original sci-fi film lined up entitled “Jupiter Ascending”, something being referred to as a return to form for the duo.
Vulture posted a detailed plot summary for their latest opus, which sounds more familiar than anyone was expecting. It takes place in a universe where;
“human beings are just the Cro-Magnons, or even the Australopithecines, of what beings can ultimately go on to become in the galaxy. (These) higher forms of life are watching us from other, albeit this time non-meta worlds, but actual, other worlds, as in planets and moons. These »
- Tom Knoblauch
The Wachowski's Jupiter Ascending to Be a Trilogy Starring Mila Kunis & Channing Tatum
31 May 2012 2:46 PM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
After revolutionizing the sci-fi genre with The Matrix in 1999, everyone expected that Andy and Lana Wachowski would build a movie legacy to rival the likes of visionary filmmakers George Lucas or Steven Spielberg. But the diminishing quality of the two Matrix sequels and the mediocre (V For Vendetta) and truly dismal (Speed Racer) adaptations that followed left many wondering whether the siblings were already spent.
To top The Matrix may be an insurmountable task, but that doesn't mean that the Wachowskis are going to stop trying. The duo is currently in post-production on Cloud Atlas, an ambitious adaptation of David Mitchell's award-winning 2004 sci-fi novel that they co-wrote and and co-directed with German filmmaker Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run). It's comprised of six interconnected storylines, each taking place in different locations and time periods.
The Wachowskis have also been developing an original sci-fi movie as a follow-up to Cloud Atlas »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Details on Wachowski's Jupiter Ascending Revealed
31 May 2012 2:00 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Until today there's been very little known about Andy and Lana Wachowski's next sci-fi film project Jupiter Ascending. They are currently in post-production on Cloud Atlas, and are prepping up for for their next movie.
All we've really known about the film other than the title is that Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum will most likely star in the film. It looks as if some stuff is starting to leak out though. Thanks to Vulture we have a little more information on the plot of the movie, which is subject to change. Before we get to that though, they also say that Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be offered a role in the movie soon.
Here's a description of the plot from an inside source. Read over it and let us know if you think this is going to make for an awesome film.
Imagine a universe in which “human beings are just the Cro-Magnons, »
- Venkman
“Longmire” takes A&E viewers on a rough ride into the Western
31 May 2012 12:46 PM, PDT | ChannelGuideMag | See recent ChannelGuideMag news »
There’s an old sheriff in town, and his name is Walt Longmire. Veteran character actor Robert Taylor — maybe you’d recognize him better wearing the suit and sunglasses he did in The Matrix; then again, maybe not — takes the lead in an absorbing adaptation of Craig Johnson’s acclaimed mystery series. Set on the rugged, unforgiving Wyoming frontier, Longmire follows the middle-aged, recently widowed sheriff of Absaroka County as he seeks to work through his pain and revitalize his life and career. Helping him along are a big-city transplant deputy, Vic (Katee Sackhoff), and his longtime friend Henry Standing Bear [...] »
- Stacey Harrison
50 Celebrity Names That Sound Like Game Of Thrones Characters
24 May 2012 5:03 PM, PDT | BestWeekEver | See recent BestWeekEver news »
New Party Game! In apropos of nothing, we’ve spent the last two days coming up with Celebrities Whose Names Sound Like Game Of Thrones Characters – meaning, actors, musicians, athletes, and other famous people whose real-life names contain some combination of fantasy-ness, pseudo-ethnicity, and juuust-slightly-offitude worthy of a bonafide Westeros inhabitant. Here are our favorite 50 Celebrity Names That Sound Like Game Of Thrones Characters, along with descriptions of who their names would be on the show (not who they’d be, just the names), ranked from 50 to 1 in order of Game Of Throneyness. Leave your own suggestions in the comments – we stupidly can’t get enough of these: 50. Baz Luhrmann Director of Moulin Rouge; Shifty mage apprentice to the warlock Pyat Pree 49. Jurnee Smollet Played Jess on Friday Night Lights; Homely Winterfell commoner who attracts Theon’s affections 48. Joaquin Phoenix Star of Gladiator and Walk The Line; Standard-Bearer of House »
- Dan Hopper
The Countdown: Tough Chicks
19 May 2012 3:55 PM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Whether killing undead or beating the crazy out of Crispin Glover, Hollywood has full-on embraced the tough, take-no-prisoners actresses of the action genre. The Countdown: Tough Chicks is a no-holds-barred celebration of the action heroine. Check out the list of movies we are featuring in this episode below and tune in to The Countdown: On Reelz Saturdays at 6p Et/3p Pt to watch the whole episode.
1986: Aliens: Sigourney Weaver
1991: Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Linda Hamilton
2004: Kill Bill: Volume 2: Uma Thurman & Lucy Liu
1997: G.I. Jane: Demi Moore
1999: The Matrix: Carrie-Ann Moss
2004: Resident Evil: Apocalypse: Milla Jovovich
2007: Planet Terror: Rose McGowan
2001: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: Angelina Jolie
2000: Charlie's Angels: The Angels
1974: Foxy Brown: Pam Grier
2003: Underworld: Kate Beckinsale
2010: Kick-Ass: Chloe Grace Moretz
What are your thoughts? »
- reelz gustafson
The Wachowski's Cloud Atlas and Robert Rodriguez's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Get Release Dates
18 May 2012 2:39 PM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
The release dates of two highly anticipated genre movies have finally been announced.
First up is Cloud Atlas, an adaptation of David Mitchell's award-winning 2004 sci-fi novel that was co-written and co-directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski, (The Matrix) and German filmmaker Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run). Warner Bros. (WB) initially passed on Cloud Atlas, feeling that it was unaffordable at $170 million, but the Wachowskis and Tykwer found foreign backers and ended up making it for $101 million — thanks, in part, to Tom Hanks taking a smaller fee for his participation — and WB picked up North American distribution rights at Cannes for "about $20 million" despite the movie's lengthy 2:44 running time exceeding the contractural running time of 2:30. According to IndieWire, producer Grant Hill revealed that WB "plans to open the movie stateside December 6" and may screen it at the Berlin International Film Festival to make it eligible for Oscar consideration. »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Joel And Nash Edgerton To Adapt Lucky Short Into Feature Film
15 May 2012 12:14 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
You may know Aussie actor Joel Edgerton from his breakthrough role in the gritty, Oscar-nominated drama Animal Kingdom, or as the burly Kurt Russell stand-in of 2011's The Thing remake. But chances are you know nothing about Nash Edgerton. Older brother to Joel, Nash has established a far more prolific career in film, appearing predominantly as a stunt man on such action-packed efforts as The Matrix, Superman Returns, and Knight and Day. Yet Nash's passion for movies extends beyond fight choreography and intricate stunt setups; he's also the writer, director, editor and star of a string of short films, as well as the 2008 Australian feature The Square. And now mUmbrella reveals Nash and Joel will be teaming up to transform one of these shorts, titled Lucky, into a thrill-packed drama presently called The Untitled Lucky Project. Little is known about full-length feature at present, but Nash himself starred in the »
Heather Graham Gets a Compulsion for New Remake of Korean Horror 301, 302
14 May 2012 | Horror Asylum | See recent Horror Asylum news »
Filmmaker Egidio Coccimiglio is trying his hand at remaking Park Cheol-su's 1995 Korean horror thriller '301, 302'. The original movie which featured two obsessive-compulsive's who live next door to each other in an apartment block which leads to a 'turbulent relationship' will star Carrie-Anne Moss ('The Matrix') and the sexy Heather Graham -below ('From Hell') as the neighbourly pair. The new in-production movie looks to be shifting more towards comedy territory this time around as opposed to the originals horrific elements. Kevin Dillon, Joe Mantegna, Jean Yoon and John Tokatlidis are also on board the project which is currently shooting in Canada. Check out the plot to the original below. »
Harry Lennix to play Henry IV
5 May 2012 9:28 AM, PDT | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
In a recent interview, actor Harry Lennix revealed that:
“Right now I’m doing what I think is the first black Shakespeare film ever done, which is called “H4”. It’s a reconfiguration using Shakespeare’s language of “Henry IV Part I and Part II”. I play Henry IV in it along with an estimable cast including Keith David, Angus Macfadyen from “Braveheart”, we have a number of young and talented actors.”
Harry Lennix also said that he's producing the film.
On IMDb, Michael Dorn is listed as playing the part of Henry IV, but Shakespeare fansite Bardfilm clarifies:
“Michael Dorn will not be playing Henry IV in the finished version of the film. Scheduling conflicts prevent him from being available for the reshoots. But Harry Lennix, who played Aaron (and played him brilliantly) in Julie Taymor’s Titus, will take over the role.”
So, effectively, this is Commander Lock »
Film’s Greatest Rivalries
4 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
In Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Sherlock Holmes and his trusted partner Dr. Watson return to investigate a series of seemingly unrelated murders, terrorist attacks and business acquisitions across Europe, which Holmes believes is connected to his greatest rival, Professor Moriarty. In their quest to stop Moriarty, Holmes and Watson embark on a journey across Europe, accompanied by gypsy fortune teller, Simza, who plays a key part in helping them piece together Moriarty’s plans to start a civil war. Although rivals, Holmes and Moriarty respect one another as the only other person truly capable of matching their mental prowess. Holmes and Watson must outsmart this criminal mastermind if they are to prevent such a catastrophe.
To celebrate the release of the action-packed and highly entertaining Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on Blu-ray Triple Play, DVD and digital download 14th May, we look at other great rivals in »
- Phil
Joe Pantoliano Opens Up About Depression Battle
2 May 2012 12:06 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
The Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano has opened up about his battle with depression, revealing he once took up to 20 prescription pain pills a day to stabilise his mood.
The 60 year old had a challenging childhood - he was dyslexic, obese and bullied at school - and his mother Mary left his father Dominic for her third cousin, crime family associate Florio Isabella.
He admits his past took its toll after a close friend committed suicide, and the actor began self-medicating with alcohol, sex, and prescription drugs, at one point swallowing more than two dozen Vicodin pills a day.
Pantoliano finally sought professional help and was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2007.
He tells the New York Daily News, "What I was going through, depression, is such an insidious disease because it just stops you. It sneaks up on you and you don't really know. And that can vary in conditions."
The Matrix actor later went into recovery and quit drinking, and Pantoliano admits he's now doing much better.
He continues, "It's not a daily struggle. I do the 12-step (treatment) programme diligently... it's as simple as... asking for help and seeking treatment and becoming even a greater member of society." »
The top 10 Keanu Reeves movies that aren’t The Matrix
2 May 2012 6:26 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
Aside from Neo in The Matrix, what are Keanu Reeves’ finest roles? Here, Luke lists the ten other Reeves movies that deserve your attention...
Depending on your personal views on the man, Keanu Reeves is either the epitome of what can be achieved with determination, gumption and graft, or one lucky, lucky swine.
His detractors are always quick to pounce because, yes, he’s never boasted a particularly diverse dramatic range and, yes, he never really got his accents together, but he’s also managed to etch out a career whose breadth and length is the envy of hordes of actors with more ‘conventionally recognised’ acting chops. That’s not to say Reeves’ oeuvre (yes, oeuvre) doesn’t contain some profound old sod-plank – it most certainly does - yet said chunderguff has always been liberally counter-weighted by more than his fair share of cheeky little corkers.
So, before we examine »
Page and Screen – A Visit from the Goon Squad
1 May 2012 2:36 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Liam Trim with the latest 'Page and Screen'...
Just over a year ago, Jennifer Egan’s A Visit from the Goon Squad won the Pulitzer Prize. Days later HBO snapped up the rights to the acclaimed novel. Egan apparently had HBO’s The Sopranos in mind at stages during the writing process and they have a reputation for quality television drama. On the surface then, the deal is perfect. The prize winning author can sit back, effortlessly earning more money, whilst looking forward to a reasonably faithful and decent adaptation of her vision. However, fans of the book will understandably balk at any attempt to transform it, given its extraordinary scope. Personally, I think that if it must be adapted it deserves the grander canvas of the cinema.
A Visit from the Goon Squad is the sort of book that defies summary and resists the snappy synopsis. My copy of »
- Liam Trim
Keanu Reeves Crunches the Bad Guys in 'The Peanuts Matrix'
1 May 2012 2:13 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss unloaded a lot of shells during the famous lobby shootout sequence in "The Matrix," but now they Are the shells. Whoa.
YouTube auteur Matt Jones directed this clever little clip of Neo and Trinity machine-gunning their way through a refrigerator as peanuts with little sunglasses drawn on them. Yes, peanuts.
As part of an elaborate production design challenge, Jones simply replaced the metal detectors with a couple Yoplait yogurts and the columns with cucumbers. If only the Wachowskis had thought that up in 1999 it might have saved them and Warner Bros. a few million in set construction.
The audio from the original scene is still intact, so why not watch Legume Keanu (still a bit stiff in the acting department) spread mayhem as he turns a bunch of peanuts into peanut butter. Even in nut form, it still looks pretty sweet.
»
- Max Evry
The Sci-Fi Portfolio - Awesome Sci-Fi Film Supercut
30 April 2012 3:00 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Check out this entertaining sci-fi movie video compilation created by YouTube user HatinHand called The Sci-Fi Portfolio. The video quickly takes us through a ton of our favorite sci-fi films, and a few we could really care less about, but it's still a solidly fun edit that I'm sure most of you will enjoy watching. I'm a big fan of sci-fi films, and I'm incredibly excited for a few new ones coming out this year such as Prometheus, Total Recall and Looper, which are all included in the video. Enjoy the video, and let us know which one is your favorite sci-fi film of all time!
Music:
1. "K.I.L.L." by Nick Murray
(2. A bit of "528491" by Hans Zimmer from "Inception")
3. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Marilyn Manson
4. "Intro" by The Xx
Chapter One: Into The Grid
Dark City
Gattaca
I, Robot
Looper »
- Venkman
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