The Movie Thread

[Gabz Girl]

Zac Effron is in almost anything nowadays... -__-;

[Eileanach]

^ Sonic the Porno - Starring Zac Effron as Sonic...

Whyyyyy?! I have to agree though Gabzie, he is not exactly a GREAT actor and yet he is plastered onto EVERYTHING that has a male lead.

[Crystal Kingfisher]

Disney has confirmed High School Musical 4, but with a different cast. No surprise they would make a fourth one given the popularity of the franchise.

ANOTHER High School Musical? I hate HSM so much...

[Mick]

This HSM franchise is so annoying, I hate it too. I figured 3 would be enough. HSM is a trying to be like Grease. Grease was not so bad I will have to admit. HSM will never be as good as Grease. Disney has turned into an evil corporation. Though many of us non-Disney fans this already. Walter better get out of that cryogenic chamber and set things straight.

[AdventChild]

1st Photo from the Set of Tintin

Empire magazine has the world's first behind-the-scenes picture of Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. Check it out below!

This shot was taken during a few moments of down time on the set, and shows Tintin himself (Jamie Bell) and Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis) talking with Spielberg.

Pick up the latest issue of Empire for more on the film, including more pictures.

Watch Two Minutes from 9

Looks epic so far.

Russell Crowe as Robin Hood

USA Today has posted the first image of Russell Crowe as Robin Hood in the Ridley Scott film.

Robin Hood is set to open in theaters on May 14, 2010 and also stars Cate Blanchett, Vanessa Redgrave, Mark Strong, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Alan Doyle, Oscar Isaacs, Lea Seydoux and William Hurt.

Crowe plays Robin of Loxley in an origin story of Robin Hood that hews close to historical facts of the period. Abandoned as a child, he finds community with the common people of Nottingham. Robin's abandonment and trust issues hamper his ability to fall in love. He meets his match in Marian (Blanchett), a strong, independent woman.

1st Pics from The Lovely Bones

Coming Soon has posted new pictures from Empire magazine and USA Today of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. Check them out below!

Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, the film centers on a young girl (Saoirse Ronan) who has been murdered and watches over her family (Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon) – and her killer (Stanley Tucci) – from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

The Lovely Bones comes to theaters on December 11th.

[Kevin]

From the clip, 9 looks awesome, and I'll certainly add it to my "movies to watch" list.

[Patticus]

Russel Crowe certainly looks swish as Mr. Hood, the clothing looks about right for what we know of the time. I hope the film maintains the standard of historical accuracy (in regards to clothing, buildings, things people had) we saw so welcomly upheld in Kingdom of Heaven and Gladiator. This is going to be roughly a hundred trillion times better than the BBCs poorly written Robin Hood show.

[Eileanach]

Oh wow a Tintin film! I love Tintin! Used to read the books in French and own the cartoons. =D I will see that film when it comes out - to give it a chance. Doesn't mean I have to like it though.

[Gabz Girl]

Aaaaeeei, a Tintin movie! I'm more interested in actual stills of the movie though. I hope it looks equilavent to Monster House, not the Polar Express. That one reminded me of Halo cutscenes. Halo bad. D=

Mm, the Russell Crowe as Robin Hood picture is awesome. <3 But why does it remind me of gangsta Robin from the BBC series? Gah, get those images out of your head Gabz~

[Patticus]

But why does it remind me of gangsta Robin from the BBC series?

At least there probably won't be tokenistic black/asian Merry Men. A black religious scholar, in Medieval England? Laughable.

[Crystal Kingfisher]

Oh wow a Tintin film! I love Tintin! Used to read the books in French and own the cartoons. =D I will see that film when it comes out - to give it a chance. Doesn't mean I have to like it though.

I don't know exactly what Tintin is. I've heard of the name, but I just don't know what it is. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

[Strong Bad]

Whyyyyy?! I have to agree though Gabzie, he is not exactly a GREAT actor and yet he is plastered onto EVERYTHING that has a male lead.

Although this is most likely a rhetorical/ranty post, I'll answer anyway. The bolded bit is subjective, so it really can't be used to explain why or why not to use him as a male lead. The main reason he's used as a male lead nowadays is because he sells.

Dragon Ball: Evolution was the best! I got to sit in a theater with two friends. No one else was there. We dicked around and made fun of the movie the whole time =DD

[AdventChild]

Columbia Pictures Moving on Another Robert Langdon film

Variety is reporting that Columbia Pictures is moving forward on a third installment in the Robert Langdon franchise; based on books by Dan Brown.

2006's The Da Vinci Code will be followed by the release of Angels & Demons on May 15. Both films were directed by Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks as the Harvard religious expert.

Dan Brown has announced that his next installment of the series, "The Lost Symbol," will be published in the U.S. and Canada by Doubleday on September 15, 2009. The new story takes place during a twelve-hour period.

Chung, Malonr Join Sucker Punch

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Chung and Jena Malone will co-star in Sucker Punch, Zack Snyder's all-female action fantasy film.

Chung and Malone join Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens and Abbie Cornish in the film, which Snyder is directing and producing.

Set in the 1950s, Sucker Punch centers on a girl confined to a mental institution by her evil stepfather, who intends to have her lobotomized in five days. While there, she imagines an alternate reality to hide from the pain and in that world begins planning her escape, needing to steal five objects to help get her out.

Christian Bale and David O. Russell Join The Fighter

Variety reports that Christian Bale and director David O. Russell are set to join Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter.

The Fighter tells the story of Boston fighter "Irish" Mickey Ward and how he was helped to the world lightweight championship by half-brother Dicky Eklund. Eklund once decked Sugar Ray Leonard and went the distance against the boxing legend before forfeiting his career to drugs and crime. He redeemed himself by training Ward through his Rocky-like run to the title.

Wahlberg will play Ward while Bale will play Eklund.

The Fighter is expected to begin production in July.

Statham to Star in The Mechanic Remake

Coming Soon reports that Simon West is in talks to direct Jason Statham in a remake of the 1972 classic The Mechanic, which starred Charles Bronson.

In the original film, Bronson played Arthur Bishop, a mob hit man who operates in a world of his own an uncompromising world where conventional rules of morality don't apply and where one wrong move could cost him his life. He's always worked alone but, as age catches up with him, Bishop takes on a competent and ruthless apprentice (Jan-Michael Vincent) and teaches him everything he knows. Together they become an unmatchable team of globetrotting killers until the pupil's ruthlessness puts him on a collision course with his teacher.

The remake's script was penned by Shane Salerno.

[Eileanach]

Although this is most likely a rhetorical/ranty post, I'll answer anyway. The bolded bit is subjective, so it really can't be used to explain why or why not to use him as a male lead. The main reason he's used as a male lead nowadays is because he sells.

Well duh! But that doesn't mean I personally (and that was my personal opinion) I have to think he is a great actor. He's overrated in my opinion.

Oh and Emma Tintin was a comic book series by a Belgian author "Hergé" who created him and set him out on Adventures. Tintin is a reporter with read hair and a little flick and his dog Snowy (who talks and makes quips in the comics but not in the tv series) are the most notable features but there is also Professor Calculus and Captain Haddock.

If you want to know more here is a link to some information: Tintinologist. See unlike most people I don't like using Wikipedia to educate others. Bad practice and all that, what what! XD

[Crystal Kingfisher]

Oh and Emma Tintin was a comic book series by a Belgian author "Hergé" who created him and set him out on Adventures. Tintin is a reporter with read hair and a little flick and his dog Snowy (who talks and makes quips in the comics but not in the tv series) are the most notable features but there is also Professor Calculus and Captain Haddock.

If you want to know more here is a link to some information: Tintinologist. See unlike most people I don't like using Wikipedia to educate others. Bad practice and all that, what what! XD

Thanks. It sounds pretty good.

[Eileanach]

It is a great series, the comics are great but if you don't really want to sit and find all the comics to read I highly recommend you watch a few episodes on youtube. They are equally as enjoyable and very fun. Plus the opening theme tune rocks!

[Mollfie]

Zac Effron is in almost anything nowadays... -__-;

I know T___T and I hate seeing his stupid face everywhere. It's worse than Will Smith, atleast he starred in some good films in his time.

I adore Tintin, have since I was a kid and read the comics and watched the cartoons, I have one of the books somewhere in French. I'm so looking forward to the film!

[CreamyBagel]

I hate Zac Effron too although I kind of feel sorry him, I mean he's constantly banded with the tween films because of Disney and if he ever tries to break out of his typecast he'll be hounded by the press, like Miley Cyrus was. But that's another story ¬_¬

[AdventChild]

1st Photo from the Set of Shutter Island

Empire magazine posted the first photo from Martin Scorsese's upcoming movie Shutter Island. Check it out below!

Shutter Island is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.

Laeta Kalogridis wrote the script, which is based on Dennis Lehane's novel of the same name.

Shutter Island comes to theaters on October 2nd.

Schwarzenegger Talks T:Salvation Cameo

Coming Soon reports that Arnold Schwarzenegger gave some details on his Terminator Salvation cameo, but it's not quite what we've all hoped for.

Schwarzenegger said, "I made it very clear that I don't have the time to do the movie. I said that I would be willing to be in the movie if they get the technology together, and so they are working on that right now."

He continued to say that he would be in a brief scene in which John Connor (Christian Bale) encounters him as a "future Terminator."

Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 21st.

Laurie and Sutherland to Star in The Yellow Mark

According to First Showing, actors Hugh Laurie and Kiefer Sutherland may star in The Yellow Mark, an adaptation of a classic 1950's Belgian comic book.

The Yellow Mark is a mystery set in 1950's London, in which Captain Francis Blake (Sutherland) and science professor Philip Mortimer (Laurie) look to identify a shadowy criminal known only as The Yellow Mark.

Writer/director Álex de la Iglesia said at the press conference that he's hoping to shoot in the first half of 2010.

New Picture of Chloe Moretz as Mindy in Kick @$$

Empire magazine has posted a new picture of Chloe Moretz as Hit Girl (AKA Mindy) in Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass. Check out the photo below!

Mindy's a pre-teen assassin who's been trained by her father, Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) since the age of four. "Think Jodie Foster, Natalie Portman and Uma Thurman rolled into one. She's an 11 year-old and she's the ultimate assassin. She kills, I think, 20 people in a minute."

Kick-Ass will come out in late 2009.

Wolverine Producer on the Future of Magneto and Constantine 2

Coming Soon reports that X-Men Origins: Wolverine producer Lauren Shuler Donner dished about the possible Magneto film and a follow-up to Constantine.

About Magneto, she said: "I don't know. We have a great script. Honestly, we have all been just so focused on getting Wolverine out that we didn't take the time to sit down and explore 'What are the movies we're going to do next within the genre?' We will do that. We will do that. We all want to. Magneto is a fantastic script, and hopefully we'll make it. I don't know."

She added that Constantine 2 is looking "very good. Thinking about it. Looking for a writer."

Charlie Hunnam to Star in Thor?

IESB reports that "Sons of Anarchy" star Charlie Hunnam is the latest actor who has tested for Kenneth Branagh's Thor:

Hunnam confirmed that he has indeed screen-tested for the role of the god of thunder. He has only shot one screen test so far, and when asked if it involved running around with a helmet and a hammer, he replied with a smile, "Something like that."

Hunnam didn't know what the status of the casting was but said that his people have been talking to Marvel. He believes that since Marvel pushed the start date of Thor back a few months the studio is taking its time to make the best decision for the film.

[Aoi]

I hate Zac Effron too although I kind of feel sorry him, I mean he's constantly banded with the tween films because of Disney and if he ever tries to break out of his typecast he'll be hounded by the press, like Miley Cyrus was. But that's another story ¬_¬

He just doesn't want to always be the face of Disney or the face of musicals; hence the turning down of Footloose. But it can happen. Look at Shia LaBeouf. <=3

[Strong Bad]

Personally, I think Zac Efron is a decent actor. All of the movies I've seen him in were at least alright and his performance as an actor hasn't been too disappointing.

Aoi: Shia LaBeouf has always been an actor I've liked. I watched Even Stevens when I was like... 10 or something, and his roles in other movies have been done well. I loved Transformers, too. =P

[Kevin]

New TMNT movie annouced

A big announced for today's 25th anniversary celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - the heroes in a half shell are returning to the big screen!

Variety says that the Mirage Group, which owns the property, is moving forward with a live-action film focusing on the origins of the iconic crime fighters.

The project, targeted for release in 2011, would mark the fifth big screen outing for the sewer-dwelling heroes Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as well as their master Splinter.

Legendary Pictures former chief marketing officer Scott Mednick is producing the new film alongside Galen Walker, who produced the 2007 computer-animated TMNT. Peter Laird, Gary Richardson, Frederick Fierst, Eric Crown and Napoleon Smith III are executive producing the film, which is based on the characters created by Laird and Kevin Eastman.

Laird said the film will remain true to the spirit of the original comic books. He added that the film may employ face replacement technology, which would allow the turtles to be much more expressive.

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Looking forward to it! I'm glad that Peter Laird is involved and that the film will be close to the comics.

[Eileanach]

Is this going to be a continuation of the CGI film that they made? If so I highly doubt I'll watch it, as much as I am VERY much a fan of the TMNT, I am not a huge fan of ones that cut out Shredder and the original crew like they were nothing.

[AdventChild]

Hopefully, they use the costumes from the 1st two movies. Though the TMNT would look better in CGI, yet need a better plot than the recent TMNT CGI film.

Slade to Direct The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Coming Soon reports that 30 Days of Night director David Slade has been hired to direct The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

In Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Eclipse will hit theaters on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010.

Hopefully, no more glitter vampires and that they look more scary.

Sin City 2 Shopping for New Backers

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the sequel rights to Sin City are being shopped around Hollywood, in what appears to be a sign that Dimension Films has lost rights to the property.

The Weinstein Co./Dimension continue to maintain that they hold the rights to any sequel for the Robert Rodriguez film, but producers say they have been shopping the rights by representatives for Frank Miller's estate.

It is unclear what kind of involvement Rodriguez would have with a potential sequel.

James Marsden Set to Star in Straw Dogs Remake

Empire magazine has announced that James Marsden is set to star in Rod Lurie's remake of Straw Dogs, in the role originally filled by Dustin Hoffman.

The film's plot has been shifted from the English countryside that director Sam Peckinpah used last time to the Deep South of the US, but the set-up remains similar. Marsden plays a Hollywood screenwriter who moves to his wife's hometown down South, but there the estranged couple continue to fall apart, while old tensions with the locals reemerge, leading to violence.

Both films are based on Gordon Williams' novel The Siege At Trencher's Farm.

Straw Dogs will begin filming this August.

A Nightmare on Elm Street Has Found Its Nancy

According to Coming Soon, actress Rooney Mara is in talks to play Nancy Thompson in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

The actress joins Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger, Kyle Gallner and Thomas Dekker in the remake to be directed by Samuel Bayer.

In Wes Craven's 1984 original, Nancy was played by Heather Langenkamp.

A Nightmare on Elm Street begins filming next month in Chicago and comes to theaters on April 16th, 2010.

Two Join Iron Man 2 Cast

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Clark Gregg and Kate Mara have joined the cast of Iron Man 2.

Gregg is returning as Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D., while Mara's role is unknown.

The duo joins a cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson.

Iron Man 2 hits theaters on May 7th, 2010.

[Eileanach]

Why must they take Nightmare of Elm Street and IT from me?! Seriously those are the only two "Horror" type films I can put up with watching and not get tired of them. Besides the guy who plays Freddy originally could still pull it off, it's not a physically demanding role! He is an amazing actor and that guy What's-His-Face from THAT "Watchmen" film... he is not Freddy material! He's not even menacing, he is just a jake!

It would be like watching a fan made film where they just pulled a homeless alcoholic off the street and said "You are Freddy". It's not impressive. =( Stop ruining films people! They're not even over thirty years old!