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Beasts of the Southern wild was overrated as shit

 

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Scott Cooper to Write and Direct Adaptation of THE ROAD HOME

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2 New Featurettes from Bryan Singer's JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

A couple of new featurettes for Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer have been released. In terms of recent fairy tale movies, Jack the Giant Slayer appears to be more tonally in line with the lighter Mirror Mirror than the more “gritty and realistic” Snow White and the Huntsman. Approaching the film with this expectation (and knowing that Ewan McGregor gets rolled up in dough like a pig in a blanket), one would probably enjoy it more for the fun family adventure film that it is. Also starring Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson and Ian McShane, Jack the Giant Slayer opens in 3D on March 1st.

Synopsis: Jack the Giant Slayer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself.






2 New Featurettes from Bryan Singer's JACK THE GIANT SLAYER

 

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New Clip from STOKER Starring Mia Wasikowska and Nicole Kidman

A new clip has been released from Park Chan-wook‘s Stoker. The film centers on a young girl (Mia Wasikowska) who encounters her mysterious uncle (Matthew Goode) while mourning the death of her father (Dermot Mulroney). This clip does a terrific job of showing off Chung-hoon Chung‘s gorgeous cinematography (you’ll notice how this clip is done in one shot). The film also stars Jacki Weaver and Nicole Kidman. Stoker opens in limited release on March 1st.

Synopsis: After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother Evelyn (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.




New Clip from STOKER Starring Mia Wasikowska and Nicole Kidman

 

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New Images of Hugh Jackman from James Mangold's THE WOLVERINE

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ARGO Wins Best Picture at Oscars; LIFE OF PI Wins Best Director

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Life of Pi, Argo and Les Miserables were the big winners at the 85th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Ang Lee's film about a 16-year-old Indian boy adrift at sea with a tiger led all nominated films with four wins during the course of the Seth MacFarlane-hosted ABC broadcast from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Life of Pi topped Argo, which tied with Les Miserables with three wins -- though the Ben Affleck drama scored a victory in the night's biggest race.

Argo, inspired by the real-life story of a CIA mission to free Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980, followed its triumphs at the Golden Globes and Producers Guild. It bested the night's other big winners for the prize, including the year's most-nominated film: Lincoln, which took home only two statuettes -- including a history-making third best actor Oscar for Daniel Day-Lewis. His previous wins were for My Left Foot (1990) and There Will Be Blood (2008); he was also nominated for In the Name of the Father (1993) and Gangs of New York (2002).

At the top of the broadcast, Christoph Waltz, who played bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, won for best supporting actor. The title comes after a snub at the Screen Actors Guild Awards -- and a 2010 Oscar in the category for Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

Anne Hathaway, who went into the show as one of the night's biggest favorites, finished her successful awards-season run for Les Miserables with the supporting actress trophy. She'd previously won the SAG and Globe for her admittedly short turn as Fantine in the movie musical -- and her win was the film's most high-profile.

Silver Linings Playbook grabbed its only win of the night when Jennifer Lawrence took lead actress. At 22, she ties Marlee Matlin (who won for Children of a Lesser God in 1987) as the youngest to win lead actress. Her Oscar also had her topping an eclectic group, which included Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), Emmanuelle Riva (Amour), Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) and Naomi Watts (The Impossible).

Another repeat winner was Life of Pi's Lee. The celebrated filmmaker topped the highly contested director race -- beating out Steven Spielberg (Lincoln), among others, for his second win in the category. He previously won in 2006 for Brokeback Mountain.

Animation awards brought wins for Disney's Paperman (short film) and Disney-Pixar's Brave (feature). Brave also took the Globe in its category but lost the Annie to Wreck-It Ralph.

For the complete list of winners, click HERE

2. Megan Fox to Play April O'Neil in Michael Bay's NINJA TURTLES

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Megan Fox has buried the hatchet with Michael Bay and will now star as the female lead in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the live-action CG hybrid movie Bay is producing for Paramount. Fox will play April O’Neil, the human friend of the Ninja Turtles. Bay let the cat out of the bag on his site with the simple phrase: "TMNT: we are bringing Megan Fox back into the family!"

Sources say Fox and Bay reconciled over a series of recent meetings and that one tete-a-tete that won her over was with director Jonathan Liebesman (Battle: Los Angeles, Wrath of the Titans), who wowed her the storyboards, according to insiders. The movie is in the casting stage and last week was testing actors, mostly relative unknowns, for the part of the Ninjas – Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael – which will be motion-captured.

3. Jason Clarke to Star in DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

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Jason Clarke, a breakout actor thanks to his performance as a CIA agent in Zero Dark Thirty, has signed on to star in 20th Century Fox’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The film will be directed by Matt Reeves. Much of the plot is being kept under lock and key, but it is set 15 years after the events of 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which starred James Franco. One focus is on the human scientists who are struggling to survive alone in San Francisco. Another aspect of the story is the struggle of intelligent ape Caesar, played by a returning Andy Serkis, to maintain dominance over his kingdom. It is unclear who Clarke will play. Mark Bomback is penning the script.

Deadline reports that Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road, Let Me In) will once again join a Reeves picture, this time in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The duo previously worked together in Reeves’ last directorial effort, Let Me In. Details on the plot are still being kept under wraps but we do know that Caesar is struggling to maintain dominance over his kingdom after a decade and a half since their intellectual awakening. Also, James Franco is not expected to return.

4. Bruce Lee Biopic BIRTH OF THE DRAGON in the Works
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QED International and banner Groundswell Productions are aiming to tell a Bruce Lee origin story with Birth of the Dragon, tapping scribes Christopher Wilkinson and Stephen Rivele to pen the tale. Dragon, according to QED and Groundswell, is inspired by the true-life duel between Lee and Wong Jack Man, who was China’s most famous kung fu Master. The no-rules fight took place in San Francisco in 1965, when the city’s Chinatown was controlled by Hong Kong triads. The writers are using this true event as a jumping-off point for a wider-canvas action movie in which Wong and Lee team up to battle a band of Chinatown gangsters.

Wilkinson and Rivele are best known for their biopic work. The duo’s credits include Nixon, the 1995 drama directed by Oliver Stone that netted them an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay, and 2001's Ali, directed by Michael Mann. They also wrote Mercury, the story of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, which is set up at GK Films with Sacha Baron Cohen to star.

5. Christian Bale to Star in Baltasar Kormakur’s EVEREST

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Back in December, director Baltasar Kormakur (Contraband) spoke about his upcoming project, Everest. “It’s a very, very big movie with a medium budget,” said Kormakur. He also said that they wanted to try and get as high up the mountain as possible, and also spend three months shooting on a glacier. According to Deadline, Christian Bale should get his crampons ready.

The film is based on the disastrous 1996 expedition that left eight climbers dead, and Bale is in talks to play the lead role. Jon Krakauer chronicled the event in his must-read first-hand account of the tragedy, Into Thin Air. However, Everest will not be an adaptation on that book, and instead draw from multiple sources including interviews with survivors. Kormakur’s film is not to be confused with Doug Liman‘s project of the same name, which is set to star Tom Hardy as Sir George Mallory, the first person to reach the peak of the world’s tallest mountain.

Kormakur is currently up for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film for his survival picture, The Deep. He also directed the upcoming action flick 2 Guns starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington. Bale will be seen later this year in Out of the Furnace.

 

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6. Matthew Vaughn to Produce Josh Trank's FANTASTIC FOUR

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Though Matthew Vaughn was previously set to direct the X-Men: First Class sequel X-Men: Days of Future Past only to step down and let Bryan Singer take the helm instead, it looks like he might be involved with another upcoming 20th Century Fox superhero property. Vaughn remains a producer on Days of Future Past, and now Fox creative consultant Mark Millar has revealed that Vaughn will also be producing Fox’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, which will be directed by Chronicle helmer Josh Trank. Today Millar took to Twitter to share some news about the Fantastic Four redo:

"Just off the phone with Fox and some excellent news - Matthew Vaughn is producing Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot!"

This news was subsequently confirmed by Deadline, so it looks as though Vaughn will indeed have a hand in the new iteration of Fantastic Four. It’ll be interesting to see how involved Vaughn will be with the production, and seeing as this is only Trank’s second film, it should help to have someone experienced in big-budget comic-book fare onboard to help guide him along. The Fantastic Four is set to open on March 6, 2015.

7. Rupert Wyatt to Direct THE EQUALIZER Starring Denzel Washington

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It appears as though the feature film adaptation of The Equalizer may have found a director. The adaptation of the 1980s crime series has seen a number of filmmakers flirt with the idea of taking the helm, with Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn most recently attached to direct before dropping out last month. With an eye towards starting production in June and Denzel Washington set to star, Sony is ready to get this thing moving, and now it looks like Rise of the Planet of the Apes director Rupert Wyatt might be the man for the job as he’s entered early negotiations to take the helm.

Per Deadline, Rupert Wyatt has entered early talks to direct The Equalizer. Washington will star in the $50 million film as a former covert operations officer who has dedicated his life to helping people in trouble, and Sony sees this as the beginning of a potential franchise. Wyatt’s deal isn’t locked just yet, as he has a few scheduling issues to work out before committing to the film. After dropping out of the Apes sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Wyatt signed on to direct the period pilot Turn for AMC and he recently cast Nicholas Hoult in his adaptation of the WWI-set novel Birdsong.

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11. Adam Sandler to Star in Romantic Comedy with Drew Barrymore

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Adam Sandler has come aboard to star in Warner Bros.’ untitled romantic comedy that centers on blended families. The project, which was initially called Blended when it was set up in 2007, centers on a man and a woman who, after a disastrous first date, get trapped at a family resort with their kids from previous marriages in tow. An attraction begins to grow despite comedic mishaps.

Happy Madison will produce with Mike Karz’s Gulfstream Pictures, and the project, which has no director at this point, will be the comedian’s next film. The move puts his Western comedy The Ridiculous 6, set up at Paramount, on the back burner for the time being.

For the Warners project, casting is proceeding apace to find the female lead. Sandra Bullock was previously attached to star when it was titled Blended and was not yet a Sandler vehicle. The name emerging now is that of Drew Barrymore, who co-starred with Sandler in the hits The Wedding Singer and Fifty First Dates.

12. First Official Image of Hailee Steinfeld as Petra in ENDER'S GAME

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A new image has been released from Gavin Hood‘s adaptation of Orson Scott Card‘s Ender’s Game. The new image provides the first look at Hailee Steinfeld, who plays Petra Arkanian, the only girl in the Salamander Army, who befriends Ender (Asa Butterfield). Also, in the background you can see Khylin Rhambo as Dink Meeker (right, next to Ender), and Moises Arias as Bonzo Madrid (end of the table on the left). The film also stars Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin, and Harrison Ford. Ender’s Game opens November 1st. Click HERE to see the full image.

Synopsis: In the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander, Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite.

Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.

13. Anne Hathaway to Sing and Star in SONG ONE

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Anne Hathaway will probably pick up her first Oscar on Sunday for her performance in Les Miserables. Hathaway has entertained the possibility of continuing her singing performances in a stage or screen remake of My Fair Lady, and once upon a time she was attached to star in a Judy Garland biopic (it's not certain if she’s still on board). No matter what happens with those projects, it looks like Hathaway’s next on-screen musical performance will be in Song One.

As it was reported back in May 2012, Hathaway will produce and star, and according to Daily Mail, she’s having a song specifically written for her as well. In the film, Hathaway plays an archeologist who falls for a rock star (British singer-actor Johnny Flynn) after she returns from a dig when her brother is injured in the U.S. Kate Barker-Froyland will write and direct, and shooting is scheduled to begin this fall.

Hathaway is also attached to star in a modern telling of The Taming of the Shrew. She was also on board Steven Spielberg‘s adaptation of Robopocalypse, but that film has gone “back to the drawing board to see what is possible.”

14. James Marsden to Play a Rival Anchor in ANCHORMAN 2

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James Marsden (X-Men, Enchanted) is the latest cast member to join Will Ferrell and company in Anchorman: The Legend Continues. While plot details have been kept largely under wraps, sources tell Deadline he’ll play a rival anchor and nemesis to Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy in the sequel. Secrecy has been high as production ramps up for a March shoot in Atlanta, although Christina Applegate slipped news of Kristen Wiig’s casting on Twitter earlier this month. Adam McKay is directing the December 20, 2013 Paramount release for Gary Sanchez Productions and Apatow Productions with much of the original Anchorman cast reprising their roles, including Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and David Koechner.

Marsden most recently flexed his comedic muscles in last year’s Bachelorette and played Liz Lemon’s love interest Criss Chros on NBC’s 30 Rock. He next appears in Universal’s August crime drama 2 Guns with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, followed by Lee Daniels’ The Butler in which he plays JFK. He just wrapped Walk Of Shame opposite Elizabeth Banks.

15. JACK REACHER Sequel Possibly in the Works at Paramount

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Back in January, it was reported that a sequel to writer/director Christopher McQuarrie’s Jack Reacher was looking unlikely. That was also about $50 million ago. Now that the film has crossed $200 million worldwide, Paramount and Skydance are reportedly in the process of building the scaffolding for another installment.

The previously cited box office target was $250 million, but when you’ve got a proven draw in Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher marks his 19th film to hit that total), it makes those dice easier to roll. Now that the (anti) hero has been introduced to a wider audience than only those familiar with the Lee Child novels, Deadline reports that the studios are at least running the numbers on the potential franchise.

 

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16. Justin Lin to Direct Action-Thriller Adapted from Patrick Lee Novel

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Warner Bros. has just landed the screen rights to an upcoming action-thriller novel by “The Breach” author Patrick Lee with Justin Lin (Fast Five) attached to direct. The untitled thriller was recently auctioned as part of a three-book deal which will see the first installment on shelves next winter. Lee’s story follows ex-special operative named Sam Dryden who crosses paths with a mysterious young girl and winds up accompanying her in order to protect her from a relentless government agent.

Deadline reports that Lin is attached to helm and produce the currently untitled thriller. Lee currently has his first novel, “The Breach” in development by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight Trilogy) and Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers). Lin, meanwhile, has a host of projects in various stages of completion, including putting the finishing touches on Fast & Furious 6, which he directed and produced. He’s no longer involved with The Terminator picture, but remains an executive producer on the reboot of Highlander. He’s also developing Subdivision at Universal, L.A. Riots at Imagine, plus an adaptation of the David Henry Hwang play Chinglish. Lin is also attached to direct the Kamala Films’ adaptation of Lone Wolf and Cub. That should keep him busy for a little while.

17. Watch the Oscar-Nominated Short THE LONGEST DAYCARE

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Maggie is the least hyped member of The Simpsons family. However, behind those pacifier sounds, has always existed a hilarious silent movie actress. Through the show's twenty-plus years, she's been able to do a lot with just a variety of eyeball movements. And now she's nominated for an Oscar! The Longest Daycare, which originally showed before Ice Age: Continental Drift, is a sequel of sorts to The Simpsons' Great Escape parody from the classic season-four episode "A Streetcar Named Marge."

The short pits Maggie against her eternal nemesis Baby Gerald, as he's using a mallet to make impromptu butterfly wall art. It's an engaging little story, with some really sweet moments and some super-funny ones — the takedown of Goodnight Moon is perfect and a long time coming — but can it win the Oscar for Best Animated Short? Disney's love-affirming Paperman might be the front-runner, but The Longest Daycare has the starpower. We'll see on Sunday.

18. RIO 2 Adds Kristin Chenoweth and Bruno Mars

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There are still a few years left until Rio De Janeiro hosts the 2016 Summer Olympics, but audiences only have to wait until April 2014 to see the Brazilian paradise on the silver screen again. 20th Century Fox on Friday announced the full voice cast for their upcoming feature Rio 2, the sequel to the 2011 bird-centric animated film.

The cast for the family-friendly film will include Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx and wil.i.am reprising their roles as a few of Rio's feathered inhabitants. New to the cast will be Andy Garcia, Kristin Chenoweth and singer Bruno Mars, as well as NBC Today Show news anchor and South American native Natalie Morales.

Rio 2 will follow Blu (Eisenberg), a neurotic blue macaw, and Jewell (Hathaway), his free-spirited mate, as well as their three kids. The conflict of the film arises when Jewel expresses her desire to raise the chicks in the Amazon as "real birds" rather than in their current domesticated environment.

The film will be helmed by the original writer-director, Carlos Saldanha, and will incorporate into its narrative the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by Rio next year. Rio 2 will feature original music by Grammy winner Janelle Monae, who will also voice a character. It is set to be released on April 14, 2014.

19. Aksel Hennie Joins Dwayne Johnson in HERCULES

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Aksel Hennie, the star of the Norwegian thriller Headhunters, has booked his first studio gig, joining Dwayne Johnson in Hercules, the MGM-Paramount co-production based on a Radical Studios graphic novel. Brett Ratner is directing the big-budget tentpole, which is being produced by Beau Flynn, Barry Levine and Ratner. Executive producers are Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey and Jesse Berger.

The take on the project grounds the classic hero and ditches the supernatural, making Hercules not the son of Zeus but rather a mortal with a fearsome reputation. He leads a team of mercenaries on a job where ominously all is not what it appears. Hennie will play Tydeus, a warrior devoted to Hercules who wields twin axes and is such a madman that he needs to be chained up at night when he sleeps.

Hennie starred in Max Manus in addition to Headhunters, which was based on a Jo Nesbo novel; both were huge hits in Norway. He recently wrapped his English-language debut in The Last Knights, which stars Morgan Freeman and Clive Owen, while his latest Scandinavian production, Pioneer, sold its North American distribution rights to Magnolia at Berlin’s EFM last week. Pioneer also stars Wes Bentley and Stephen Lang.

20. RAMPAGE Writer Hired to Work on BEN 10 Live-Action Film

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On June 2011, it was reported that Joel Silver is developing a live-action film adaptation of Cartoon Network's popular animated series, Ben 10. THR now reports that up-and-coming writer Ryan Engle has been hired to work on Ben 10, Silver Pictures’ big-screen take on the Cartoon Network franchise. Joel Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards are producing. Ben 10 revolves around a teen named Ben who comes to possess an alien watch named the Omnitrix that lets him morph into 10 different monsters.

Created initially as an animated series in 2008, there have been four permutations of the show as well as five live-action TV movies. And while the show has been popular, even winning two Emmys, it’s proven to be a worldwide merchandising bonanza, with more than $2 billion in retail sales ranging from video games to comic books.

Cartoon Network is financing development on the project, which is not set up at a studio yet. Engle will work off of the script by Albert Torres (Henry Poole Is Here). Silver Pictures' Alex Heineman and Sarah Meyer will exec produce.

 

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21. BREAKING DAWN PART 2 Wins 7 Razzies Including Worst Picture

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 took home worst picture at the 11th annual Razzie Awards, which celebrated Hollywoood’s worst filmmakers and actors (according to the events organizers). Kristen Stewart took home worst actress for her work in Twilight and Snow White and the Huntsman, and her werewolf-playing costar Taylor Lautner won worst supporting actor for his turn as Jacob Black.

But that's not all. The Razzies also feted the final Twilight film with worst director (Bill Condon), worst screen couple (Lautner and Mackenzie Foy), worst onscreen ensemble, and worst remake, rip-off or sequel. The Adam Sandler comedy That’s My Boy came in a distant second, with two wins (worst actor for Sandler and worst screenplay). Click HERE to see the complete list of nominations.

WORST PICTURE
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II

WORST DIRECTOR
Bill Condon - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II

WORST ACTRESS
Kristen Stewart - Breaking Dawn Part II / Snow White and the Huntsman

WORST ACTOR
Adam Sandler - That's My Boy

WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Rihanna - Battleship

WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Taylor Lautner - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II

WORST SCREEN ENSEMBLE
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II

WORST SCREENPLAY
That's My Boy

WORST REMAKE, RIP-OFF, OR SEQUEL
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II

WORST SCREEN COUPLE
Mackenzie Foy and Taylor Lautner in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II

22. Andy Goddard to Direct THE BLUNDERER Adaptation

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Press Release: Andy Goddard, who most recently directed the 2-hour season finale of Downton Abbey, has been attached to direct THE BLUNDERER. Ted Hope and Killer Films’ Christine Vachon will produce the psychological thriller along with Sierra Pictures. Sierra Pictures will finance the film which was adapted by Susan Boyd from Patricia Highsmith’s novel by the same name published in 1954. Susan optioned the novel with her husband, novelist and screenwriter William Boyd, who is the project’s Executive Producer.

The Blunderer was written by Highsmith in between Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley. The novel follows the young, successful and handsome, Walter Stackhouse who seems to have it all, that is, until the day his wife’s body is found at the bottom of a cliff. Under the intense scrutiny of the investigation he commits one mistake, then another, until – in true Highsmithian fashion – Walter finds his perfect life derailed. Now Walter is running from the obsessions of the murderer, and the suspicions of the lead cop, not to mention his own increasingly life-threatening blunders.

Andy Goddard is a British director who has directed multiple episodes of Downton Abbey including the recent 2-hour season finale. His short film, LITTLE SISTERS was nominated for a BAFTA and won the Gold Hugo Award. In addition, he has directed for shows such as Dr. Who, Law and Order: UK, and Torchwood.

23. Joe Carnahan Exits DEATH WISH; Studio Wants Bruce Willis to Star

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Last summer, macho director Joe Carnahan (The Grey) talked about his vision for a remake of Death Wish, but it looks like that view didn’t jibe with the studio. As of August, Carnahan was still in the process of scripting the reboot of the 1974 movie starring Charles Bronson that kick-started a five-film franchise. Originally based on the Brian Garfield novel of the same name, Death Wish centers on Paul Kersey, a man who becomes a vigilante after his wife is murdered and his daughter is sexually assaulted by muggers. The studio wanted Bruce Willis to step into the role while Carnahan had other ideas, thus leading to a split over creative differences.

Deadline reports that Carnahan has withdrawn from the Death Wish remake citing creative differences. Other reports had the writer/director eyeing Russell Crowe for the role, with The Grey star Frank Grillo playing his brother. News of Carnahan’s departure is unfortunate because I think he could have done something raw and interesting with the remake rather than just make a generic revenge actioner. Perhaps some remnants of his script will remain in the eventual film.

24. Michael Biehn to Star in Horror Thriller SEVERED CONNECTION

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Michael Biehn will topline Severed Connection, a Canadian horror thriller from Rob Freeman and Cody Hackman's newly launched film production shingle Hackybox Pictures. Severed Connection, which revolves around a man and woman who wake up to find themselves trapped in a remote location, also will star Jennifer Blanc, UFC’s Krzysztof Soszynski, Nick Bateman (Hobo With a Shotgun) and Hackman, a karate expert.

The picture is based on a story by Bateman and Hackman, who earlier starred along with Biehn and Soszynski in Tapped, a Canadian action drama about a disgruntled teenager with a troubled past who enters an MMA tournament to face the man who killed his parents.

Hackybox Pictures also is producing Gridlocked from writer-director Allan Ungar. There is no word yet on casting for the action drama about a former SWAT team leader and the arrogant movie star shadowing him. Ungar directed Tapped, which also starred Martin Kove (The Karate Kid) and UFC stars Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida. Both Severed Connection and Gridlocked are due for release in 2014.

 

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1. New Trailer for Norway

 

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6. First Theatrical Trailer for Antonio Campos’ SIMON KILLER

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IFC Films has debuted the first theatrical trailer for director Antonio Campos’ (After School) erotic drama Simon Killer. The film stars Brady Corbet (Melancholia) as a college graduate who travels to Paris after a bad breakup, where he begins an affair with an exotic prostitute that leads to dire consequences. The trailer is surprisingly fun and hypnotic, and it does a good job of showcasing Campos’ distinct visual style and the seemingly engrossing story. The film also stars Mati Diop, Michael Abiteboul, and Constance Rousseau. Simon Killer opens on April 5th.

Synopsis: The follow-up to Antonio Campos’ critically acclaimed AFTERSCHOOL, SIMON KILLER is an erotic and and psychological portrait of Simon (Brady Corbet, MELANCHOLIA, MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE), a well-educated, handsome and seemingly sympathetic college graduate with just a hint of something off-putting enough to ignite a sense of concern. Recently heartbroken, Simon travels to Paris to clear his head. After several days of wandering aimlessly, Simon finds himself drawn into a sex parlor and has a sexual encounter with an exotic prostitute, Victoria (Mati Diop, 35 SHOTS OF RUM). The chemistry builds between the two until they find themselves in a serious relationship, one that leads to blackmail, betrayal and the ultimate revelation of Simon’s true nature.

7. Two New Clips from OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

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Walt Disney Pictures has released a new clip from director Sam Raimi’s upcoming Wizard of Oz prequel Oz the Great and Powerful. The film centers on a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics (James Franco) who finds himself transported to Oz and drawn into a battle between the three witches Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams). The film also stars Zach Braff and Joey King. Oz the Great and Powerful opens in 3D on March 8th.

The first clip features Franco and Williams’ characters traveling by bubble through the film’s colorful scenery, and while it’s a nifty look at the world that Raimi has created, it really does seem like it would best be enjoyed on a giant screen in bright 3D. In the second clip, Finley the flying monkey (voiced by Braff) tries to convince Franco's character to come clean about not being a real wizard.

8. New Clip from STOKER Starring Mia Wasikowska and Nicole Kidman

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A new clip has been released from Park Chan-wook‘s Stoker. The film centers on a young girl (Mia Wasikowska) who encounters her mysterious uncle (Matthew Goode) while mourning the death of her father (Dermot Mulroney). This clip does a terrific job of showing off Chung-hoon Chung‘s gorgeous cinematography (you’ll notice how this clip is done in one shot). The film also stars Jacki Weaver and Nicole Kidman. Stoker opens in limited release on March 1st.

Synopsis: After India’s (Wasikowska’s) father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie (Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother Evelyn (Kidman). Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

9. First Trailer for MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY Season 2

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The trailer has debuted for Mortal Kombat: Legacy II, the second season of the MK webseries. Kevin Tancharoen returns to co-write and direct a cast that includes Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee) as Kuai Liang, Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) as Johnny Cage, Brian Tee (The Wolverine) as Liu Kang, Mark Dacascos (Hawaii Five-0) as Kung Lao, Samantha Tjhia (Man of Steel) as Kitana, Michelle Lee (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) as Mileena, Ian Anthony Dale (Hawaii Five-O) as Scorpion and, reprising his role from the 1995 Mortal Kombat film, Cary Tagawa (Revenge) as Shang Tsung.

The Mortal Kombat Legacy continues in Season 2 as Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Kenshi, and Ermac join the ranks. The rivalries and histories of these fierce warriors will unfold as Raiden and his recruits clash against the dark forces of Outworld. The epic battle for Earthrealm has finally begun. No air date has been announced yet for Season 2's debut but is expected to run for approximately 80 minutes over 10 episodes.

 

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James McAvoy in Talks to Star in THE CROW Remake?

It was over a year ago that F. Javier Guti

 

[Sexy]

More of 'The Crow'?

Ugh.

 

[The Clinch]

^^ Yeah I don't know about all of that.

 

[El Chimpo]

only one Crow and thats the original

 

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Its not even a good flick to remake , such a dull character

 

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New Scanned Image of Chloe Moretz from the CARRIE Remake

The marketing for Kimberly Peirce