MNN (Brief Footage from Edgar Wright's THE WORLD'S END; Scarlett Johansson in LUCY)

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7. Keri Russell Joins DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

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Keri Russell will take the female lead in Fox’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, opposite Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Kodi-Smit McPhee and Gary Oldman. Fox has set the film for release on May 23, 2014. Matt Reeves replaced Rupert Wyatt, who had directed 2011’s franchise reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes, in October. Additional details about Russell’s character were not immediately available. Script is penned by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.

The film takes place 15 years after the events of the first movie, and the story is said to be split between a small human colony struggling to survive alone in San Francisco and Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) attempt to maintain dominance over his kingdom. Oldman is set to play the leader of the human colony.

Russell has some history with Reeves, as she previously toplined the popular television series Felicity which was created and run by Reeves and J.J. Abrams. The actress is coming off a strong return to television with FX’s excellent 1980s Russian spy series The Americans and was most recently seen on the big screen in Dark Skies.

8. Christopher Nolan In and Christian Bale Out of JUSTICE LEAGUE?

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A couple of days ago, Latino Review's El Mayimbe broke the news that Christopher Nolan will help usher in Justice League as a producer as well as godfather some of DC's other superhero movies. Mayimbe also reported that not only will Nolan be back, but he will be bringing Christian Bale with him to reprise his role as Batman. The report went on to say that Man Of Steel director Zack Snyder will be on the Justice League producing team as well, and could possibly direct.

Now, here is what CBM is hearing from their source at Warner Bros. Yes, Nolan is involved. He is playing this pretty close to the vest, which is why you will not hear anything official about Justice League until after Man Of Steel comes out. The source reveals in regards to DC and WB producing future superhero movies, "Fans' enthusiasm for more movies will be rewarded once Man of Steel comes out." Deb Snyder, Zack Snyder's wife, will be producing as well.

Unfortunately for some, CBM is hearing that Christian Bale will NOT be back as Batman. They are looking to recast the character and go with a new story. Another rumor that has floated around is that Will Beall's script has been thrown out, and David Goyer will be writing the movie. However, Beall's script is still in play, and that Goyer may do some rewrites or consult on the movie, but he will not write the movie. "If Bale is coming back and Goyer is penning, it's news to Warner Bros," the source said. With all things though, until this is officially announced mark it down as a rumor for now.

9. Halle Berry Confirmed to Return in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

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Director Bryan Singer has added yet another returning star in the jam-packed cast for his upcoming comic book film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Reports have Halle Berry confirmed to return as the white-haired, weather-manipulating mutant, and joins a cast already composed of many other X-Men alumni. The actress will be starring alongside other big names such as James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page and Peter Dinklage when the film opens July 18, 2014.

Deadline reports that Berry will indeed return to reprise her role as Storm in Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past. Although Berry had never stated that she was in fact looking to return, it had been previously reported that the star was “90% confident” that she would reprise her role in the X-Men film. That story turned out be correct when she confirmed in an interview with Blacktreetv that Storm would in fact return, albeit in an unknown capacity. Also, earlier today Bryan Singer took to Twitter, a favorite of his for breaking production and casting news for the film, to state:

“Couldn’t be more excited that #HalleBerry has joined the cast of #XMen#DaysofFuturePast. Hopefully she can improve the weather in Montreal.”

10. MONSTER HOUSE's Gil Kenan to Direct POLTERGEIST Remake

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With news that Gil Kenan (Monster House) will be directing MGM’s reboot of Poltergeist, you can finally put to rest the rumors of Sam Raimi (Evil Dead) sitting in the captain’s chair. Raimi will still be behind the scenes as a producer on the remake of Tobe Hooper’s 1982 classic horror film. Written by committee, the most recent adaptation has seen work by David Lindsay-Abaire (Oz the Great and Powerful), Scott Derrickson (Sinister), Juliet Snowden (The Possession), Stiles White (Boogeyman) and Paul Harris Boardman (The Exorcism of Emily Rose). That’s quite the mix of horror writers in there, with Lindsay-Abaire holding it down for the familial aspect of the story that centers on a suburban home possessed by spirits.

Deadline reports that Kenan will indeed be directing the Poltergeist reboot, but few other details are available. Kenan, best known for his Oscar-nominated feature Monster House, only helmed one other feature in his career: 2008′s adaptation of the Jeanne Duprau novel City of Ember.

11. Kevin Smith Begins Writing Script for CLERKS III

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Last month, filmmaker Kevin Smith was quoted as saying he wanted to do Clerks III as a book first, telling a story in episodic chapters that would come before the sequel. Today, Smith is moving forward with plans to make Clerks III his finale movie. He posted on his Facebook page that he has started writing the third film:

"THE BEGINNING OF THE END
20 years ago today, we started shooting CLERKS.
20 years later, with no plan or provocation, I jumped out of bed at 4:20 this morning and started writing CLERKS III.
It's been like hanging out with old friends.
And after 2 hours of tapping the keys and giggling, I have come to a conclusion...
CLERKS III will be the best film I'll ever make."

Jeff Anderson and Brian O'Halloran played Randal Graves and Dante Hicks, respectively, in the original 1994 Clerks. A pair of young slackers working minimum wage customer service jobs, they reprised their roles for a short-lived animated series and then returned to the big screen in 2006's Clerks II.

12. RESIDENT EVIL 6 Set for Release on September 12, 2014

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Fans of the Resident Evil film franchise can now rest easy knowing that the story will continue in at least one more feature. The folks over at STYD have learned that Resident Evil 6 has been given a September 12, 2014 release date, confirming that the sequel will indeed be moving forward. Though last year’s Paul W.S. Anderson-helmed feature Resident Evil: Retribution broke the series’ impressive streak of each film grossing more than its predecessor, its final total of $221 million worldwide is nonetheless striking and Sony/Screen Gems is clearly happy to get another film going.

Resident Evil 6 is currently the only film scheduled for its date in September of 2014, but that should change soon. Anderson previously revealed last September that he had a story in mind for Resident Evil 6 that involved a lot of death and would possibly bring the franchise to a close.

 

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13. Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Andrea Riseborough and Naomi Watts Set for BIRDMAN

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Director Alejandro Gonz

 

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19. Sam Raimi Reveals Why He Left WORLD OF WARCRAFT

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Sam Raimi: "Robert Rodat was working on the script, and it was taking a long time. I think they were getting a little antsy at Legendary, the production company. Actually, what happened was even more complicated, so let me go back a little bit. First, they asked me if I wanted to make it, and I said, “Yes, I love World of Warcraft, and I think it would make a great picture.” So I read a screenplay they had that was written by the guys at [Warcraft developer] Blizzard, and it didn’t quite work for me.

I told them I wanted to make my own original story with Robert, so we pitched it to Legendary and they accepted it, and then we pitched it to Blizzard, and they had reservations, but they accepted it. Then Robert wrote the screenplay, and only once he was done did we realize that Blizzard had veto power, and we didn’t know that. And they had never quite approved the original story we pitched them. Those reservations were their way of saying, “We don’t approve this story, and we want to go a different way,” so after we had spent nine months working on this thing, we basically had to start over.

And Robert did start over, but it was taking too long for the people at Blizzard, and their patience ran out. Honestly, I think it was mismanagement on their behalf, not to explain to us that the first story was vetoed long ago. Why did they let us keep working on it? Were they afraid to tell me??"

"I loved [Duncan Jones'] movie Moon, and I think he’s a strikingly talented director. I bet that if anyone can do a great job with it, it’s him."

20. George Lucas Says Original 3 Actors Signed on for EPISODE VII

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Over the past month, we’ve heard various stories about the involvement of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford for J.J. Abrams‘ Star Wars: Episode VII. Ford was reportedly on board, but then another report said that contract signings were still a ways off. Then Hamill said they were in talks, but nothing had been signed. Yesterday, Fisher confirmed she would return to play Princess Leia. Any way you slice it, it looks like the characters are in the script for the new movie, and the only question is when it will be declared official that the trio of actors are reprising their roles. Speaking to Businessweek, Lucas says that all of the rumors are nonsense because the actors were “pretty much” already on board before development began:

"We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison—or we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, ‘Look, this is what’s going on.’ ” He pauses. “Maybe I’m not supposed to say that. I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them.” Then he adds: “I won’t say whether the negotiations were successful or not.”"

For all the coyness surrounding the negotiations, it sounds like Hamill, Fisher, and Ford are returning. As far back as last August, which was before the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney had been announced, Lucas had told Hamill and Fisher that the sequel trilogy was going forward.

21. Sofia Vergara to Join Jason Statham in Simon West's HEAT

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After showing off her guns for Machete Kills, Sofia Vergara is now looking to turn up the Heat. Vergara is reportedly in talks to star opposite Jason Statham (The Transporter) for the remake of the 1986 crime actioner that starred Burt Reynolds. Simon West (Con-Air, The Expendables 2) will direct from a William Goldman (Heat) script.

Variety reports that the updated version centers on Nick Escalante (Statham), a compulsive gambler on the streets of Vegas who takes odd jobs providing “security” to support his addiction. When his friend is brutally beaten, Nick’s professional and personal lives collide as he’s forced to take on the mob…as only Statham can. Cory Yuen, who co-directed The Transporter, reunites with Statham as the action director/fight choreographer.

Though she has made a name for herself on Modern Family for her comedic chops, Vergara looks to be trying to flex her muscles in her next couple projects. Besides Heat, she is also in the action pic Machete Kills starring Danny Trejo. She will next be seen voicing one of the Smurfs in Sony’s Smurfs 2.

22. Joel Kinnaman Joins Liam Neeson in Crime Thriller ALL NIGHTER

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Joel Kinnaman is in final negotiations to star as Liam Neeson’s son in Warner Bros.’ crime thriller All Nighter, formerly titled Run All Night. Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown) is directing the film, which is being produced by Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Energy Entertainment’s Brooklyn Weaver.

The plot concerns an aging hitman (Neeson) who is forced to take on his brutal former boss to protect his estranged son and his family. Kinnaman will play the son who, as a chauffeur, witnesses a murder and needs to be eliminated.

Kinnaman is coming off a starring turn in MGM’s remake of Robocop, which wrapped shooting earlier this year. He is reprising his breakout role as a police detective for the third season of AMC’s thriller The Killing.

23. TOMB RAIDER Reboot to Feature Younger Lara Croft

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Square Enix is releasing Crystal Dynamics' new Tomb Raider game today for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the PC. The game explores the intense and gritty origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor. Variety says Crystal Dynamics is working closely with GK Films to develop the film that will also focus on the younger Lara Croft.

"They are working from this new take that we've given them," Darrell Gallagher, head of studio at Crystal Dynamics, said of GK Films. "It's a good partnership. We're seeing the challenges through the same lens." He added that "It was important for both of us to have a cohesive version of the franchise. We didn't want to see a film version that was a continuation of the old 'Tomb Raider' films."

Producer Graham King previously told us that the new film will be "the story before she became Lara Croft, so it is a character piece. It does have a lot of really great characters, but it's a lot of action and a lot of fun, and for me, it's something very different. I've not really done a movie like that before, but I really gravitated to rebooting this franchise and we're going to give it a shot."

24. Listen to the Awesome First M83 Track from OBLIVION

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Press Release: Back Lot Records will release the soundtrack for Oblivion, Universal Pictures’ upcoming action-adventure starring Tom Cruise, on April 9, 2013, it was announced today. The Oblivion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features new music by Anthony Gonzalez of M83 and Joseph Trapanese (TRON: Uprising, The Raid: Redemption). The score features a hybrid of the traditional M83 electronic sound combined with sweeping orchestral elements. It has 16 score cues, along with a brand new song by M83 featuring Norwegian singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfor used as the end title for the film, which will release everywhere and in all formats on Friday, April 19, 2013.

Oblivion’s director, Joseph Kosinski, comments: “Anthony creates music that is aspirational, emotional and uniquely his own. I teamed him with Joe Trapanese , who I worked with on my first film and another phenomenal talent. Together they have created the score that I have dreamed about since I first put this story down on paper eight years ago.”




Comments: Wow! That "Starwaves" track is so beautiful. Reminds me of the haunting score by John Debney from Sunshine. Can't wait to listen to the whole Oblivion soundtrack.

 

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1. Fantastic New Trailer for Shane Black's IRON MAN 3!

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A brand-new trailer for Iron Man 3, directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr., hit the web Tuesday (March 5) with all of the armored action we've come to expect from Marvel Studios' key franchise. It's just the latest look at the latest journey for the billionaire playboy philanthropist, but it's also the most detailed look of them all

 

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7. Final Trailer for THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE

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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a little over a week away from hitting theaters, and Warner Bros. has released a final trailer for the film. Done in the style of an ad for Bally’s Casino, it’s a cute trailer showcasing washed-up magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi). In the film, the duo’s partnership is tested when they’re faced with hot new magician, Steve Gray (Jim Carrey). The movie also stars Olivia Wilde, James Gandolfini, and Alan Arkin. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone opens March 15th.

Synopsis: Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the duo’s greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they’ve grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult followingsurges with each outrageous stunt, even their show looks stale. But there’s still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act—both onstage and off—if Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place.

8. New International Trailer for Sky Animation's EPIC

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A new international trailer for Blue Sky Animation’s new film Epic has made its way online. The story tells of a hidden land deep in the forest where the battle between the forces of good and evil continues under our very noses. A teenage girl is magically transported into their secret universe by shrinking down to their size, where she must combine forces with an assortment of colorful characters in order to save both worlds.

The movie still looks like a cross between Ferngully and Honey I Shrunk the Kids, but this trailer highlights quite a bit of the film’s action. If nothing else, young children are likely to have a blast with it. The film features the voices of Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Christoph Waltz, Beyonce Knowles, Pitbull, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Aziz Ansari, Blake Anderson, and Judah Friedlander. Epic opens in 3D on May 24, 2013.

9. New U.S. Trailer for Terrence Malick's TO THE WONDER

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The U.S. theatrical trailer for Terrence Malick’s To the Wonder is now available. The mesmerizing trailer isn’t shy about touting the main theme of the film: love, in all of its dynamic incarnations. In between shots of the main characters in the throes of passion or struggling with a relationship that’s lost its fire, a sermon on love narrates the changing nature and transformative power of the complicated emotion. What’s starts out as a big-budget version of a jewelry advertisement eventually sinks its hooks into you if you let it. Starring Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Javier Bardem and Rachel McAdams, To the Wonder opens on April 12th.

Synopsis: TO THE WONDER tells the story of Marina (Kurylenko) and Neil (Affleck), who meet in France and move to Oklahoma to start a life together, where problems soon arise. While Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile (Bardem), who is struggling with his vocation, Neil renews a relationship with a childhood sweetheart, Jane (McAdams). Bold and lyrical, the film is a moving, gorgeously shot exploration of love in its many forms. Written and directed by Terrence Malick.

10. New Trailer for Joss Whedon’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

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The trailer for Joss Whedon‘s Much Ado about Nothing has been released. The microbudgeted film was shot in 12 days in secret under his Bellwether Pictures banner while Whedon was working on Marvel‘s The Avengers. For those unfamiliar with William Shakespeare‘s play, it follows the trick to bring the bickering Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedict (Alexis Denisof) together, and the deception to tear apart the enamored Claudio (Fran Kranz) and Hero (Jillian Morgese) apart. This trailer makes the film look a little more intense, but it’s understandable when trying to sell Shakespeare to a modern audience. The film also stars Clark Gregg, Tom Lenk, Ashley Johnson, Reed Diamond, Riki Lindhome, Sean Maher, and Nathan Fillion. Much Ado about Nothing opens in limited release on June 7th.

Synopsis: Leonato, the governor of Messina, is visited by his friend Don Pedro who is returning from a victorious campaign against his rebellious brother Don John. Accompanying Don Pedro are two of his officers: Benedick and Claudio. While in Messina, Claudio falls for Leonato’s daughter Hero, while Benedick verbally spars with Beatrice, the governor’s niece. The budding love between Claudio and Hero prompts Don Pedro to arrange with Leonato for a marriage.

In the days leading up to the ceremony, Don Pedro, with the help of Leonato, Claudio and Hero, attempts to sport with Benedick and Beatrice in an effort to trick the two into falling in love. Meanwhile, the villainous Don John, with the help of his allies: Conrade and Borachio, plots against the happy couple, using his own form of trickery to try to destroy the marriage before it begins.

11. First Trailer for John Milius Documentary, MILIUS

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What do Dirty Harry, Conan the Barbarian and Apocalypse Now have in common? Filmmaker John Milius. The Oscar-nominated writer/director/producer is responsible for some of the most iconic and macho films of the late twentieth century, but is also known for his volatile persona off the set. Premiering at SXSW is debut directors’ Joey Figueroa and Zak Knutson’s documentary on Milius, simply titled, Milius.

Synopsis: The life story of one of the most influential and controversial film directors in the history of Hollywood, John Milius. From his childhood aspirations to join the military to his formative years at the USC Film School, his legendary work on films such as “Apocalypse Now”, “Jaws”, “Conan The Barbarian”, “Dirty Harry” and “Red Dawn” to his ultimate dismissal from Hollywood due to his radical beliefs and controversial behavior. The film includes in depth interviews with Milius himself and others such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Francis Ford Coppola, Harrison Ford, Michael Mann, Robert Zemeckis, Oliver Stone, Bryan Singer, Charlie Sheen, Matthew Weiner and more.

12. Teaser Trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s BEHIND THE CANDELABRA

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HBO has released the teaser trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s final film before retirement, Behind the Candelabra. The film stars Michael Douglas as the famous musician Liberace and Matt Damon as his lover Scott Thorson. The story centers on the tempestuous relationship between the two throughout their secretive five-year love affair that began in 1977. Judging by the teaser trailer, there’s a fairly cheeky tone, which isn’t too surprising when you consider Liberace’s flamboyant personality and charm. Behind the Candelabra premieres on HBO on May 26th.

Synopsis: Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship, extravagance and candelabras, he was a world renowned performer with a flair that endeared him to his audiences and created a loyal fan base spanning his 40-year career. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair. BEHIND THE CANDELABRA takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship — from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up.

 

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13. Eight Clips from DreamWorks Animatios' THE CROODS

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DreamWorks Animation has released eight clips for The Croods. Directed by Kirk De Micco (Space Chimps) and Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon), The Croods centers on the titular prehistoric family embarking on the world’s first road trip through an uncharted, fantastical and dangerous world. Featuring the voice talents of Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Clark Duke, Catherine Keener and Cloris Leachman, The Croods opens March 22nd.

The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures — and their outlook is changed forever.

14. First Trailer for WHAT MAISIE KNEW Starring Julianne Moore

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After David Siegel and Scott McGehee opened What Masie Knew at the Toronto Film Festival to critical applause, the film finally released its first trailer ahead of a springtime release. The Hollywood Reporter has hailed the film as a "tasteful melodrama [that] benefits from uniformly strong performances."

A modern adaptation of the 1897 novel by Henry James, the film depicts the complex inner workings of a family struggling through divorce as seen through the eyes of their 7-year-old daughter Maisie, played by newcomer Onata Aprile. The film stars Julianne Moore as Maisie's mother, Suzanna, an aging rockstar engaged in a nasty custody battle with art dealing ex-husband Beale (played by Steve Coogan).

In a play to win the court's favor, Beale weds Margot (Joanna Vanderham), Maisie's nanny inciting Suzanna to rope bartending pal Lincoln (Alexander Skarsgard) into holy matrimony as well. As Maisie is bounced between parents who seem more interested in provoking vicious arguments rather than caring for their child, it becomes clear her pseudo stepparents may be the family Maisie truly needs.

15. Three New Clips from THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

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Three new clips from Derek Cianfrance’s The Place Beyond the Pines have been released online. The new film from the Blue Valentine filmmaker reunites him that film's star, Ryan Gosling, for a sprawling drama that passes through generations, delving into the sins that are passed on down the line. The film also stars Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Rose Byrne and Dane DeHaan. The Place Beyond the Pines opens in limited release on March 29th.

A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective. And that's basically all you need to know about Derek Cianfrance's The Place Beyond The Pines. Spoiler warning: The 3rd clip strongly hints at important events that take place earlier in the film. The clip features Cooper's off duty cop tries to plead with an emotionally distraught mother (Mendes).

16. Bruce Willis Reenlists in First Clip from G.I. JOE: RETALIATION

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation has a complicated relationship with its fans and perhaps former fans. Last spring, we were all set to go on a high-flying, Joetastic adventure with Roadblock, Original Joe, and Snake Eyes. There was going to be a 10-minute, dialogue-free, ninja fight. What more could we ask for?

Then came the delay. Fans would have to wait a year to see "G.I. Joe Retaliation," and now that the year's almost expired, will audiences still embrace the ninja fights they were looking forward to a year ago?

Well, the first clip from G.I. Joe: Retaliation has hit the web (via Latino Review), so fans can test the waters and see if they know what to do when the movie hits theaters on March 28. And knowing is half the battle.

17. New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for FAST & FURIOUS 6

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A new featurette for Universal’s Fast & Furious 6 has gone online today. The three minute video consists of the cast talking about their experiences with the film, the stunts, and their co-stars. The featurette also showcases snippets of behind the scenes footage and various action moments already seen in the film’s trailer, including the impressive sequence of Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, and company pulling down a commercial sized airliner with only a cable and four wheels.

With a large and genial cast (including a lot of returning stars), impressive set pieces, and a prime summer release date, director Justin Lin looks to be delivering a worthy addition to a sometimes tired franchise. The film also stars Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Joe Taslim, and Luke Evans. Fast & Furious 6 opens May 24th.

18. First Trailer for Sarah Polley’s Documentary STORIES WE TELL

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Roadside Attractions has released the trailer and poster for Sarah Polley‘s terrific documentary, Stories We Tell. In the film, Polley pieces together interviews from her family as she tries to learn about her deceased mother and the affair that resulted in Polley’s search for her biological father. Polley cleverly puts together various storytelling devices, and even includes her non-biological father reading a narrative of his memories and perceptions relating to his wife’s infidelity. Stories We Tell opens in New York on May 10th and in select cities on May 17th.

Synopsis: In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar

 

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I came into this thread about to be upset that they were going to remake Heat as in the 1995 Pacino and DeNiro starring movie by Michael Mann. Now that I see that it's remaking a 1986 Burt Reynolds movie I'm no longer upset.

 

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nice to see Felicity getting some work lately.

 

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I was about to rage, thankfully I won't have to.

 

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Live-Action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Reimagining, THE BEAST

Fresh off the rather large opening weekend for Sam Raimi

 

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Emma Watson Passes on Kenneth Branagh

 

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David Strathairn Rounds Out the Cast of GODZILLA

After helping defend Abraham Lincoln from evil congressmen, Lincoln actor David Strathairn looks to be ready to fight a different kind of monster. Strathairn is in talks to join the cast of Legendary’s Godzilla reboot. Aaron Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen and Bryan Cranston are also currently in talks with Gareth Edwards attached to direct. Character descriptions, along with other plot details, are under wraps for now but sources say Strathairn would be playing a military figure. Warner Bros. will handle distribution.

Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce along with Mary Parent, who helped produce Pacific Rim for Legendary. Max Borenstein, Frank Darabont and Dave Callaham penned the script. As casting begins to wrap up, Legendary looks to be building another strong ensemble as the company did with the Batman franchise and upcoming Man of Steel film. Besides Lincoln, Strathairn was also seen in Universal’s The Bourne Legacy.


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Update: March 11, 2013

Michael Fassbender Exits JANE GOT A GUN; Jude Law Joins Cast

Joel Edgerton No Longer the Villain, Now Playing the Hero Role

Jane Got a Gun has been hit by a round of musical chairs. Michael Fassbender, who was to have played the male lead in the Natalie Portman-led Western, has exited the movie, while Joel Edgerton, who was on board to play the villain, will step into the hero role. Jude Law, in the meantime, has signed on for the villain, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin) is directing.

Jane Got a Gun centers on a woman whose outlaw husband returns home riddled with bullet wounds and barely alive. When her husband’s gang eventually tracks him down to finish the job, she is forced to reach out to an ex-lover and ask if he will help defend her farm. Edgerton will now play the ex-lover while Law will be the leader of the gang that lays siege to the homestead.

The moves come a couple weeks before the start of shooting in New Mexico. Sources say the actor rotation came about due to Fassbender's schedule conflict with his upcoming shoot in Montreal for X-Men: Days of Future Past. Gun has been pushed back several times and now is scheduled to begin filming in April.


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Danny Boyle Planning for TRAINSPOTTING Sequel in 2016

Danny Boyle is currently at SXSW to promote his latest movie, Trance, and addressed the timeline and likelihood of the Trainspotting sequel. Trainspotting screenwriter John Hodge is currently working on the script, and Boyle hopes to reunite the cast—Ewan McGregor, Ewan Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Kevin McKidd, Kelly Macdonald—for a sequel in 2016. The Playlist got Boyle on the record to explain his vision for the sequel:

“This has been a long time coming. There’s always been this long term plan for Trainspotting 2, if John [Hodge] can produce a decent enough script, I don’t think there will be any barriers to Ewan [McGregor] or any of the cast coming back. I think they’ll wanna know that the parts are good so they don’t feel like they are letting anyone down. The reason for doing it again is that people cherish the original, people remember it or have caught up with it if they never saw because they were younger. So you want to make sure you don’t disappoint people. That will be the only criteria I think.”

Most of the cast is currently scattered across television (seriously: see Elementary, Once Upon a Time, Grey’s Anatomy, and Boardwalk Empire), so most of the schedules should align in the summer hiatus. McGregor is the busiest, and may or may not be wary of reuniting with Boyle after he was passed over for the lead role in The Beach. But McGregor at least seems open to the idea, telling the Daily Record in January, “I would always read [a sequel script] if I was sent it.” That’s promising. I guess one could make a sequel that doesn’t center on Renton, but I don’t see why one would.

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh wrote a sequel novel, Porno. However, Boyle previously described Porno as “not a great book in the way that Trainspotting, the original novel, is genuinely a masterpiece.” Boyle clarified at SXSW that Trainspotting 2 will not be a straight adaptation of Porno:

“It’s very loosely based on Porno. There’s a couple of things that are based on the book, but obviously we’d have to have Irvine [Welsh] on board. Well, the ideal time would be Porno in 2016. Because it was 1996 when Trainspotting came out. Twenty years, it’s like wow, where did that go.”


Danny Boyle Planning for TRAINSPOTTING Sequel in 2016 with Original Cast

 

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Edgerton looks like Chael Sonnen in that pick

 

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Maggie Q, Zoe Kravitz, and Ansel Elgort Join DIVERGENT

Maggie Q (Nikita), Zoe Kravitz (X-Men: First Class) and Ansel Elgort (Carrie) have closed deals to join the cast of Divergent, Summit/Lionsgate

 

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Antoine Fuqua Says the 24 Movie Is Not Happening

For fans of the Kiefer Sutherland TV Series 24, it has been a mighty long road towards the promised movie, but if Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, who was attached to the project since last year, has anything to say about it, the movie version may have now reached the end of the line. Making the press rounds for his latest film, the political thriller Olympus Has Fallen, Fuqua gave word to The Playlist about the status of 24:

 

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Ridley Scott to Develop 12 Sci-Fi Web Shorts with Machinima

Press Release: Machinima, the number one global video entertainment network for young males, today announced a partnership with Ridley Scott and his commercial production company Ridley Scott and Associates. This partnership will focus on building original high octane science fiction content leveraging Machinima

 

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Whoa, I saw the tread title and panicked thinking they were going to remake the HEAT