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  - Fall 2010 Movie Preview! There Are So Many Films I'm Dying to See This Coming Oscar Season!
    08/31/10
    
    After an underwhelming summer at the movies, Hollywood is poised to bounce back this fall with its Academy Award-worthy films. So what’s coming at multiplexes near you? Get your calendars ready, here’s your annual Fall Preview. [more]
    
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    “I’m Still
  - Catfight! Producer Mark Canton Lashes Out at James Cameron Over "Piranha 3D" Comment
    08/31/10
    
    The esteemed and self-proclaimed king of the world, James Cameron, talked about "Avatar's" re-release with Vanity Fair but managed to upset "Piranha 3D" producer, Mark Canton.
    
    Why? Because Cameron said "Piranha 3D" cheapens the 3D medium, &q
  - Shia LaBeouf: More Bang for Your Buck! Check Out Top 10 Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck!
    08/31/10
    
    Forbes has released its annual list of Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck. The list features actors who can earn studios the most for their money. And for the second year in a row, Shia LaBeouf tops the list. According to Forbes, for every $1 LaBeouf was paid, his movies bring
  - Who's Directing "Clash of the Titans 2?"
    08/31/10
    
    "Clash of the Titans," the remake of the 1981 original, was one of the biggest moneymakers this year, so now, we're talking sequels. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jonathan Liebesman has signed a deal to direct the sequel for Warner Bros. and Legendary.
  - Is Bruce Willis Playing The Thing?
    08/31/10
    
    Is this just fantasy casting? But ComicBookMovie.com revealed that Fox would like Bruce Willis to star as Ben Grimm aka The Thing for the reboot of the "Fantastic Four" franchise. This will be mostly CGI and voice work, except of course, when the scene requires for Ben Grimm
  - Say It Isn't So! Darren Aronofsky to Direct X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2?
    08/31/10
    
    If this rumor is true, then this is great news! Darren Aronofsky ("The Wrestler," "Requiem for a Dream," the upcoming "Black Swan") is being talked about to direct the sequel to "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
    
    But another director in talk
  - Who's Interested to Star in "Bride of Frankenstein?"
    08/30/10
    
    The remake of the classic 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" has been stuck in development hell for quite some time now. The last thing we heard about the project was that Universal and Imagine Entertainment revived the planned remake. That was last year. Today? We heard tha
  - Ryan Reynolds & Bradley Cooper to Move to San Francisco with Their Dads!
    08/30/10
    
    Hold on dirty minds, don't start twittering yet. This planned move is for an upcoming buddy-cop film that both Reynolds and Cooper agreed to do.
    
    Both actors are attached to star in an action-comedy from writer Sheldon Turner, the guy who gave us "Up in the Air.&q
  - UPDATE! "Takers" takes Box-Office Crown from "The Last Exorcism"
    08/29/10
    
    UPDATE: According to final tally, "Takers" was the No. 1 movie in America and NOT "The Last Exorcism." Yesterday, the films were only separated by $300,000, today, it was a mere $146,000 with "Takers" ahead with $20.5 million compared to $20.4 million for
  - John Cusack to Star as Edgar Allen Poe in "The Raven"
    08/29/10
    
    John Cusack is set to play Edgar Allen Poe in "The Raven" from director James McTeigue. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it's a fictional thriller set in 1849 Baltimore during "the last five days of Poe's life in which he is forced to partner with a detectiv
  - Hello Las Vegas! KTNV-ABC Welcomes Me with Open Arms! It's Such a Sin!
    08/27/10
    
    Las Vegas was my home for a few years back in the early part of the decade, and the city has always been near and dear to me. That's why I am very happy to report that I'm going back to Vegas, well, at least you'll be able to see me there!
    
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  - Watch My Top 10 Best Films of Summer 2010
    08/27/10
    To read my full article on the Top 10 Best Films of Summer 2010, click here, otherwise, click the video below and have fun!
  - Paging Katie Holmes it's Adam Sandler, "True Blood" Star to "Scream," Impossible Mission for "Hurt Locker" Actor, We Really Love You "Phillip Morris," and Angelina Jolie is "Unforgiven!"
    08/26/10
    
    Today, I was bombarded with all the news I could handle, so I'm sharing them with you!
    
    Katie Holmes may soon star with Adam Sandler and Al Pacino in the new Columbia Pictures comedy, "Jack and Jill" from director Dennis Dugan. Mrs. Tom Cruise is in talks to pla
  - Top 10 Best Films of Summer 2010! Did Your Favorite Make My List?
    08/24/10
    
    I was about to give up on Hollywood this summer. “Iron Man 2” did not soar like its predecessor, audiences gave up on “Sex and the City 2,” and “Jonah Hex” imploded at the box-office.
    
    But there were still some bright spots in our summer moviegoing experience. These films p
  - Jessica Alba to Join "Spy Kids 4?"
    08/24/10
    
    Jessica Alba is in talks to join Robert Rodriguez's "Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World" according to The Hollywood Reporter. This one will be a reboot of some kind since the original spy kids, Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara, are no longer kids...my how time flies!
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  - Are You Ready for Another "Piranha" Movie? Dimension Wants Sequel!
    08/24/10
    
    You may have ignored "Piranha 3D" at the box-office this past weekend, but hang on tight, Dimension is planning a sequel! According to the press release, producer Mark Canton said:
    
    “We are thrilled that audiences are not just loving PIRANHA 3D, but cheering for it
  - "The Expendables" is Still No. 1 Movie in America, Sorry "Piranha 3D"
    08/22/10
    
    Sylvester Stallone fought off Jennifer Aniston, man-eating fish, vampires, Bow Wow, and a magical nanny to retain the No. 1 position at the box-office. "The Expendables" beat "The Switch," "Piranha 3D," "Vampires Suck," "Lottery Ticket,"
  - Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal Interview for "Nanny McPhee Returns"
    08/20/10
    
    My fun interview with Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal for the new sequel "Nanny McPhee Returns." I enjoyed this magical film, and i equally enjoyed talking to these two brilliant actresses. We talked about:
    
    *** Why Thompson returned to write and star in the seque
  - Watch My "Piranha 3D" and "Nanny McPhee Returns" Movie Reviews
    08/20/10
    
    Here you go, my reviews of the two biggest films this weekend, "Piranha 3D" and "Nanny McPhee Returns." Which one is my pick of the week? Take a look!
    
    HAVE FUN!
    
    Here's more info on the movies from Yahoo:
    
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  - Is "Hellboy 3" a Possibility? Guillermo Del Toro Says Yes, BUT...
    08/19/10
    
    ...he doesn't want to say goodbye to his beloved Hellboy.
    
    MTV News is reporting that director Guillermo Del Toro wants to do a third movie of the popular franchise but it all depends on whether star Ron Perlman wants to put on the layers upon layers of red Hellboy make-up
  - Idris Elba is Cross, Dr. Alex Cross
    08/19/10
    
    Idris Elba is taking over the role originated by Morgan Freeman in 1997's "Kiss the Girls" and 2001's "Along Came a Spider." Elba has signed to play Dr. Alex Cross in "Cross" based on James Patterson's bestselling murder mystery series accord
  - "Saw" Director Wants to Set Date for "11 11 11"
    08/19/10
    
    "2012" worked wonders at the box-office, so why not make a movie titled "11 11 11?" Apparently, there's a numerological phenomenon about 11:11, where (Wiki):
    
    Numerologists believe that events linked to the time 11:11 appear more often than chance or c
  - Have You Heard of "Cobra -- the Space Pirate?" It Will Be a Sci-Fi Extravaganza from "Piranha 3D" Director
    08/19/10
    
    So apparently, "Cobra -- the Space Pirate" is a big deal! It's a Japanese manga from Buichi Terasawa that became an animated series and very popular in Europe. According to Deadline Hollywood, "Piranha 3D" director, Alexandre Aja, who grew up loving the series,
  - Ryan Reynolds is Confirmed to Enter Denzel Washington's "Safe House"
    08/19/10
    
    Last Friday, we told you that the "the super-hot Ryan Reynolds (that's metaphoric y'all!) may soon star opposite Denzel Washington in the Universal thriller "Safe House" from "Snabba cash" director Daneil Espinosa."
    
    Well now, Deadline Ho
  - Sam Worthington Confirmed to Star in "Dracula: Year Zero"
    08/19/10
    
    Last January, we told you that Sam Worthington was in talks with Universal Pictures to star in Alex Proyas' "Dracula: Year Zero." Now, Encore Magazine is reporting that Proyas and company will be shooting next year in Australia and Worthington is set to star.
  - Get Ready for Bob Marley -- the Movie!
    08/19/10
    
    Jenny Ash, the Emmy-nominated UK director for "America -- the Story of Us," is planning to work on a Bob Marley biopic according to Deadline Hollywood. This one will focus on Marley's life in London in 1977. Why? It was a colorful year for Marley -- he fled Jamaica, he
  - Seth Rogen to Spook You in "Boo U"
    08/19/10
    
    Seth Rogen, who last voiced the character B.O.B. in "Monsters vs. Aliens," will return to the world of animation as a ghost! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rogen will team up with DreamWorks Animation again for "Boo U" where he will voice the part of a ghost wh
  - Elisabeth Shue Talks About "Piranha 3D" and Answers the Big Question -- What the Heck Is She Doing in This Movie?
    08/18/10
    
    I love Elizabeth Shue! She's very sweet and a fantastic actress. So what the heck is she doing in "Piranha 3D?" In this interview, we talked about that, plus:
    
    *** What attracted her to the role of Julie Forester
    *** She explained her character and the film&
  - "Nanny McPhee Returns" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Emma Thompson Deserve?
    08/17/10
    
    I was not particularly fond of the first “Nanny McPhee” movie released in 2005. While I found the cast, headed by Emma Thompson as the magical nanny, appealing, the film was ultimately unrewarding. So to my surprise, the sequel, simply called “Nanny McPhee Returns,” is not only satisfy
  - David Fincher Finds His "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
    08/16/10
    
    After weeks of speculation, Sony has finally announced that Rooney Mara will play the memorable computer hacker character of Lisbeth Salander in the three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson's Millenium trilogy. The first film of the series is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
  - To Brighten Up Your Day -- Check Out "Jackass 3D" Trailer! No 3D Glass Required
    08/16/10
  - Final Box-Office Tally! "The Expendables" Explodes Competition, Debuts at No. 1! See Complete Top 20 Movies
    08/16/10
    
    Sylvester Stallone's testosterone fest beat out Julia Roberts' "Eat Pray Love" and the geek chic "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." "The Expendables" debuted at No. 1 with $34.8 million.
    
    Roberts must settle for No. 2 with a $23.1 million de
  - It's Geeks, Chick Flicks, and Testosterone at the Box-Office! But Which One Should You See First?
    08/13/10
    
    This weekend, would you rather see Julia Roberts eating, praying, and loving? How about Sylvester Stallone leading a bunch of mercenaries-for-hire? Or Scott Pilgrim proving his love by battling the world, or her seven evil exes?
    
    In my humble opinion, geeks win this weekend!
  - Sorry Efron, McAvoy, Worthington, and LaBeouf. Ryan Reynolds is Hotter Than You!
    08/13/10
    
    The super-hot Ryan Reynolds (that's metaphoric y'all!) may soon star opposite Denzel Washington in the Universal thriller "Safe House" from "Snabba cash" director Daneil Espinosa.
    
    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Espinosa met or considered act
  - This John Belushi Biopic is Brought to You in Part by "The Hangover" Director Todd Phillips
    08/13/10
    
    John Belushi's life may be coming to theaters near you with help from "The Pursuit of Happyness" screenwriter Steven Conrad and "The Hangover" director-producer Todd Phillips according to The Hollywood Reporter.
    
    Phillips is still unsure if he will di
  - Director Timur Bekmambetov Talks about "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and Much More!
    08/11/10
    
    So I'm truly enjoying Seth Grahame-Smith's book "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." Now that I'm on vacation, I have more time poring through this engrossing novel (I love driving through Springfield, Illinois, where Lincoln started his law practice, while listen
  - Watch My "The Expendables" and "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" Movie Reviews
    08/10/10
    
    For my written review of "The Expendables" click here, and for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" click here
    
    Here's more info on the movies from Yahoo:
    
    "The Expendables"
    
    A group of mercenaries is hired to infiltrate a South A
  - Reese Witherspoon Has Fever to Play Peggy Lee
    08/10/10
    
    Reese Witherspoon already won an Oscar for playing a real-life character, now, the actress wants to produce and star in the new untitled biopic of influential singer Peggy Lee.
    
    Witherspoon, who took home the 2006 Best Actress Oscar for playing June Carter in "Walk the Lin
  - Big Surprise! "Twilight Saga" Rules 2010 Teen Choice Awards
    08/10/10
    
    "The Twilight Saga" took home 11 trophies at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards including choice movie fantasy, choice movie actress in a fantasy for Kristen Stewart, and choice movie actor in a fantasy for Taylor Lautner.
    
    But hold on Team Edward, Robert Pattinson won
  - It's Not Even Out Yet But "Green Lantern" Gets Sequel, Hires "Harry Potter" Writer
    08/10/10
    
    Warner Bros. has such strong confidence on its upcoming "Green Lantern" that the studio is putting a sequel on fast track and has hired "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" writer Michael Goldenberg to pen a script.
    
    Starring Ryan Reynolds, WB h
  - Is Hollywood Killing Superhero Genre? Director Matthew Vaughn Says Yes!
    08/10/10
    
    "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn, currently shooting "X-Men: First Class" in London, said Hollywood is the kryptonite to the superhero genre's Superman. Soon, the superhero movie, as we know it, will die according to Vaughn talking to the Los Angeles Times. <
  - "The Other Guys" Topples "Inception" for No. 1 Box Office Spot
    08/09/10
    
    Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg steal the box office crown from Leonardo DiCaprio. Viewers put "The Other Guys" at the top of the box office heap.
    
    The buddy cop flick or "copedy" starring Ferrel and Wahlberg took the No. 1 spot with $35.6 million. Ferrel r
  - "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" Movie Review -- Do You Have the Capacity to Geek?
    08/06/10
    
    “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” wowed the crowd at the recently held Comic-Con in San Diego. Since then, the geeks are proclaiming it one of the most original films this summer. You can call me a geek because I unequivocally agree.
    
    Based on a graphic novel by Bryan Lee O’Malle
  - "The Expendables" Movie Review -- How Many Kisses Does This Testosterone Fest Deserve?
    08/06/10
    
    I’m a fan of the over-the-top action films of the 80s. From the Sylvester Stallone to Dolph Lundgren movies, we were entertained by the explosive display of brainless machismo. Stallone’s “The Expendables” captures the spirit of those movies. The film is cheesy and over-the-top but th
  - Watch Me Dance for My "Step Up 3D" Movie Review...5, 6, 7, 8!
    08/06/10
    
    (For my written review minus dancing he-he-he, click here)
    
    Here's more info on "Step Up" 3D:
    
    A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's b
  - Go "Burlesque!" See the New Super Hot Trailer!
    08/06/10
    We've talked about "Burlesque" here, the upcoming film (it opens November 24th) and stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet and Julianne Hough from director Steven Antin.
    
    Take a look at the new trailer, which really looks like a giant music vid
  - tWitch, Legacy, and Adam Sevani Taught Me How to Dance! Did I Make the Cut? Check Out Our Fun "Step Up 3D" Interview
    08/05/10
    
    I had a great time talking to these three gentlemen. tWitch and Legacy both came from "So You Think You Can Dance" while Adam G. Sevani previously starred in "Step Up 2 The Streets." All three are fantastic dancers, AND THEY TAUGHT ME HOW TO DANCE! In this interview:<
  - They're the New Lovebirds! Rick Malabri & Sharni Vinson Interview for "Step Up 3D"
    08/05/10
    
    Rick Malambri (Luke) and Sharni Vinson (Natalie) star in the film "Step Up 3D." In this interview, we talked about:
    
    *** What attracted them to making "Step Up 3D?"
    *** Their characters
    *** Sharni's "Home and Away" experience,
  - Flo Rida Wants to Act! Check Out My Fun Interview with the Rapper for "Step Up 3D"
    08/05/10
    
    Flo Rida had a smash club anthem with "Low" featured in 2008's "Step Up 2 The Streets," now, the rapper returns with another funky theme for "Step Up 3D" titled "Club Can't Handle Me." In this interview, we talked about:
    
    *** Wh
  - Director Jon Chu Talks About "Step Up 3D"
    08/05/10
    
    Director Jon Chu returns for the third installment of the popular franchise by stepping it all up with a full 3D treatment. "Step Up 3D" steps into theaters August 6th. In this interview, we talked about:
    
    *** the film being the first dance drama to be shot and shown
  - "Step Up 3D" Movie Review
    08/04/10
    
    “Step Up 3D” is the third installment of the popular franchise. This time, the hip-hop fairy tale is back with an intriguing gimmick making the movie the first dance drama ever to be shot and released in digital 3D.
    
    As expected, the filmmakers stepped up the film’s look and d
  - Robert Rodriguez May Breathe New Life Into "Deadpool"
    08/03/10
    
    Will he or will he not? The interwebz have been atwitter about the possibility of Robert Rodriguez directing "Deadpool" with Mr. Green Lantern himself, Ryan Reynolds, attached to star. Last month, both Fox and Rodriguez camps were denying that the director was going to helm t
  - Irony Alert: Original Rambo May Direct Young Rambo for Prequel!
    08/03/10
    
    Sylvester Stallone, promoting his upcoming "The Expendables," revealed that a "Rambo" prequel may soon hit theaters. He told Ain't It Cool News:
    
    “I certainly think this is worth pondering because it’s intriguing to find the whys and wherefores of how
  - "Inception" Remains No. 1 for Third Week
    08/01/10
    
    Christopher Nolan's "Inception" continues to have dreamy reception at the box office. The mind-bending thriller remained at No. 1 for the third-straight weekend.
    
    Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, "Inception" sold $27.5 million worth of tickets, bringing its
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