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'Fast and Furious 6′ Review

Mike Sampson — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:59:56 +0000

'Fast Five' attempted - and quite successfully I might add - a reboot of sorts for the entire 'Fast and Furious' franchise, turning a series of movies about car racing into one exciting heist film. It was big and brash and sweaty and a complete success. So where do you go from there? 'Fast and Furious 6' attempts to answer that question by adding an -er suffix to all those adjectives above. Bigger, brasher, sweatier.

'Fast and Furious 6' is like 'Fast Five' on nitrous - director Justin Lin hits that proverbial turbo boost to go bigger, faster, stronger - and at times, that is a great thing. But when the NOS runs out, the drag race just turns into a drag.

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:11:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

'Timecop' Being Remade, As All Movies Eventually Must

Britt Hayes — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:16:05 +0000

In today’s recycling news: Universal has plucked the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme sci-fi action flick ‘Timecop’ from their little green eco-friendly bin. Why make a movie and then just throw the idea away when the movie’s done? That’s so wasteful! There are starving writers in every coffee shop in LA, staring zombie-eyed and slack-jawed at [...]

'Hangover 3′ Review

Matt Singer — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:18 +0000

'The Hangover' giveth and 'The Hangover' taketh away.

The first 'Hangover' made Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and especially Zach Galifianakis stars, and it elevated Todd Phillips from middling Hollywood director to name-brand comic auteur. But in the film industry, success that surprising and enormous demands more success; the beast must be fed. But as 'The Hangover Part II' and especially the new 'Hangover Part III' prove, it is very hard to make a good sequel to a truly original idea. 'Part II' went the rehash route, recycling the plot of the first movie so brazenly you almost had to admire its chutzpah. 'Part III' finally breaks with the formula a little (SPOILER ALERT: there is no hangover), but still doesn't produce anything even remotely worthy of the first film.

'Man of Steel' Trailer: Zod Will Make Us Suffer

Damon Houx — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:57:32 +0000

While struggling to discover his true identity and purpose, Clark Kent must become the hero known as “Superman” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.

The 'Man of Steel' Prequel You Need to See Before Watching the Film This Summer

Mike Sampson — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:01:18 +0000

If you're excited for 'Man of Steel' (and how can you not be), you're going to want to see this. It's the official 'Man of Steel' prequel that ties directly in to the upcoming movie. With a story by 'Man of Steel' writer David Goyer and director Zack Snyder, this doesn't feature much Superman but it does include a somewhat surprising lead character: Supergirl. Is this the start of a larger 'Man of Steel' universe? What hints does this hold for the movie? Let's find out!

'Man of Steel' Posters: Superman, General Zod and Jor-El Are Ready for Battle

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:24:42 +0000

Two new posters for next month's 'Man of Steel' have crashed on earth (not including the one we previously revealed the other day of Jor-El), showing us the film's hero and villain in all their glowering glory. Of course, we're talking about Superman (Henry Cavill) and General Zod (Michael Shannon).

'Wolverine' Trailer: Are You Getting Excited Bub?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:37 +0000

Between 'Iron Man 3' and 'Man of Steel,' 'The Wolverine' has almost been the forgotten superhero movie this summer (which seems almost impossible considering Wolverine is one of the most popular comic book characters around). But Fox is looking to change that with this brand new 'Wolverine' trailer - giving us our biggest, and best, look at the film yet.

2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane WILL NOT Be Hosting

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:51 +0000

You can all stop clutching your pearls: Seth MacFarlane has announced that he will not be returning to host the Oscars next year, but he does have a rather hilarious replacement in mind. Seth MacFarlane was one of the most divisive Oscar host in recent memory, and whether you enjoyed him playing host at the prestigious [...]

Rick's Review 'The Pros & KAAAAAAAAAAAAAHN' of Star Trek Into Darkness [Spoilers]

Rick Andrews — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:31 +0000

I would consider myself a pretty hardcore Trekkie. When living in California, I had the opportunity to visit the Deep Space 9 stages on the Paramount lot and also was able to attend the Premiere of Star Trek: First Contact at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

'Star Wars Episode 7′ — Jonathan Rhys Meyers to Join the Cast?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:27:36 +0000

'Star Wars Episode 7' will bring back original franchise cast members like Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, but we may have learned which new actor will be joining them in the most anticipated film in years. Drumroll, please...are 'Star Wars' fans ready to see Jonathan Rhys Meyers join the saga?

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Boldly Goes to Number One

Jacob Hall — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:23:15 +0000

When is a $70 million opening not a success? When its predecessor opened to $75 million four years ago. This is the predicament facing ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ which opened at number one at box office while being something of a disappointment. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 Star Trek Into Darkness $70,555,000 $18,241 $84,091,000 2 [...]

'Anchorman 2′ Trailer: Stay Classy, Fat Face!

Jacob Hall — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:55 +0000

Has it really been nine years since Will Ferrell introduced audiences to the legendary Ron Burgundy with 'Anchorman'? Has it really taken Ferrell and co-writer/director Adam McKay almost a decade to put together a follow-up to the best comedy of the '00s? Well, that wait is almost over and the new trailer for 'Anchorman 2' suggests that Burgundry and his elite news team haven't lost a step.

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15 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Now that 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is in theaters, director J.J. Abrams' "mystery box" has been shattered and the once-mysterious film is available for anyone to see. All of its secrets have finally been exposed! Well...most of them. There may still be a handful of things you don't k

'Red 3′ is Already in the Works

Jacob Hall — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:17 +0000

'Red 2' doesn't even hit theaters until later this summer, but that hasn't stopped Summit from already getting to work on 'Red 3.' That means the studio must have a lot of faith in the second adventure of Bruce Willis and his aging comrades-in-arms, which will attempt to replicate the surprising success of the first film in a few months.

'Bond 24′ – Will Christopher Nolan Direct the Next James Bond Film?

Mike Sampson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:04 +0000

It was just a few weeks ago that Sam Mendes officially announced he wouldn't return to direct 'Bond 24' (what's more, he said the mere thought of returning to direct another James Bond film made him "physically ill") but producers aren't wasting any time finding a replacement. But how do you top 'Skyfall' - the biggest Bond film of all-time and a movie that made over $1 billion? You hire 'The Dark Knight' director Christopher Nolan.

'Friday Night Lights' Movie Kickstarter in the Works?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:51 +0000

Though no Hollywood Kickstarter effort has been all that well-received since 'Veronica Mars' controversially utilized the service to launch its long-awaited film, it seems the 'Friday Night Lights' movie may finally happen thanks to the crowd-sourcing website. Producer Brian Grazer insists the movie adaptation of Peter Berg's NBC/DirecTV series -- itself adapted from the original movie adaptation of the same name -- remains in development, with crowd-sourcing as its likely next step.

Reese Witherspoon Joins Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Inherent Vice'

Britt Hayes — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:31:40 +0000

Reese Witherspoon has been racking up projects lately — the latest addition to her ever-growing to-do list is Paul Thomas Anderson‘s ‘Inherent Vice.’ Straight from the Cannes film festival, Deadline reports that Reese Witherspoon has joined Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Inherent Vice.’ The actress will star alongside previously announced cast members Joaquin Phoenix, Owen Wilson, and [...]

'Angry Birds' Movie Set for July 2016, Picked Up by Sony

Luke Brown — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:45:57 +0000

Sony has announced it will be the distributor for Rovio’s ‘Angry Birds’ 3D film. The movie will be developed and produced by Rovio, with Sony releasing the silver screen adaptation on July 1, 2016. Though the Angry Birds brand has already expanded into an animated series, this is the first time the mobile game will [...]

'Riddick' Trailer: Vin Diesel Is What Goes Bump in the Night

Nick Romano — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:43:18 +0000

Riddick has been left for dead on a lifeless planet. To escape, he must fight his way through vicious alien predators and a new breed of mercenary looking to collect their bounty.