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Kevin Costner Will Be A Criminal For Director Ariel Vromen

June 19, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

kevin-costner Although Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit wasn’t a big success, it has reminded the movie world that Kevin Costner exists, so after hardly making any films for several years, he’s back in demand. Now Variety reports that he’s in talk to star in Criminal, with Ariel Vromen (The Iceman) attached to direct.

The movie is about a ruthless killer who chooses to take part in a scientific experiment instead of spending the rest of his life in jail. He then gets implanted with the brain of a recently-murdered field operative.

Douglas Cook and David Weisberg (The Rock, Double Jeopardy) wrote the script. It’s not clear when the movie might shoot.

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ACTORS: Kevin Costner DIRECTORS: Ariel Vromen

Guardians Of The Galaxy UK Trailer – Including our best look yet at Rocket Raccoon

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It seems like we’ve been waiting forever for Guardians Of The Galaxy, but it’s just a month and a half until Marvel’s space opera gamble arrived in cinemas. To make sure our interest doesn’t flag a new UK trailer has been released, which includes plenty of new footage, including what’s probably our best look yet at Rocket Raccoon.

And there’s also a rather cool new poster, which you can see above.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand—with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

‘Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which first appeared in comic books in Marvel Super-Heroes, Issue #18 (Jan. 1969), stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, with John C. Reilly, Glenn Close as Nova Prime Rael and Benicio Del Toro as The Collector. James Gunn is the director of the film with Kevin Feige, p.g.a., producing. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham, Alan Fine and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” is written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman and releases in UK cinemas in 3D on Thursday July 31, 2014.’ [Read more…]

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The Expendables 3 Trailer – Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger & co. get explosive once more

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The Expendables are returning for what may be their last adventure (although the female-led spin-off The Expendabelles is still in the works), but they want to go out with a bang, with what may be their best cast yet.

This time around there’s the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kellen Lutz, Ronda Roussey, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and Mel Gibson.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables – but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.’

It’ll be in cinemas this summer. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Randy Couture, Kellen Lutz, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson FILMS: The Expendables 3

Planes Fire and Rescue Extended Trailer – Fresh look at the new Disney sequel

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Normally it takes a few years for an animated sequel to spring to life, but with Planes Disney has worked fast so that after last summer’s film, a follow-up is already preparing for release. The fact we’re getting a sequel at all is pretty impressive considering the first film was originally planned as a straight-to-DVD release.

Now a new trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘“Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.’

It’ll be in US cinemas on July 18th and in the UK on August 8th. [Read more…]

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FILMS: Planes: Fire and Rescue

Jared Leto May Find Brilliance, Replacing Will Smith

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Before Dallas Buyers Club, Jared Leto hadn’t made a film since Mr. Nobody in 2009 (largely by choice as he was concentrating on music), but since his Best Supporting Actor win there’s understandably been a lot of interest in him.

Now he may have found a new role, as Deadline reports that he is in early talk to take the lead role in Brilliance. The news comes just a few weeks after the previously attached Will Smith bailed on the movie.

David Koepp (Jurassic Park) came up with the script, based on the Marcus Sakey novel. The book is set in a world where special individuals known as ‘brilliants’ have heightened abilities. The plot follows a government agent whose ‘brilliant’ gift is tracking down terrorists. However he may have met his match when tasked to find a dangerous man in Wyoming with his own set of special skills.

Noomi Rapace is also attached, with Julius Onah (Undefeated) directing.

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ACTORS: Jared Leto, Noomi Rapace, Will Smith FILMS: Brilliance

Kathryn Bigelow & Todd Field Plan Rival Bowe Bergdahl Films

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It’s perhaps not surprising that Bowe Bergdahl is intriguing a lot of filmmakers – his story brings up a lot of issues about the War On Terror, not least the controversy over his release and whether he went AWOL before his capture by the Taliban or not.

Now Deadline reports that Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal are re-teaming up for a film about Bergdahl, while Little Children’s Todd Field and Fox Searchlight have set a rival film in motion. The latter movie will be based on a 2012 Rolling Stone article entitled America’s Last Prisoner of War, written by Michael Hastings.

The film will explore the story of the solider who in 2009, was captured by the Taliban and spent five years in captivity after reportedly wandering off his base, with suggestions that he was upset about the incompetence of others around him and the bureaucracy surrounding the war.

He was eventually released on May 31, 2014, in exchange for five Taliban prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. While some were ready to welcome Bowe back as a hero, other said President Obama had given up too much for a man who may be a deserter (and the Army hasn’t ruled out charging him over that).

Both are currently in the early stages of development, so it’s impossible to tell which one will get off the ground first. There’s also the fact this is still an unfolding story, and subsequent revelations could affect both movie.

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DIRECTORS: Kathryn Bigelow, Todd Field

Anna Kendrick Lending Her Voice To The Animated Musical Trolls

June 17, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Anna Kendrick has already shown she’s got musical chops in the likes of Pitch Perfect, and now she’s lending her voice to an animated musical, DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, according to Variety.

She’ll be Poppy, a relentlessly upbeat princess who’s at the centre of the film, which is based around the popular figures that many people will remember from their youth as pencil toppers. The movie will apparently reveal what Trolls fans all over the world have been waiting for… the story behind the colourful nature of the Trolls trademark gravity-defying hair!

Mike Mitchell (Shrek Forever After) is set to direct and he commented, “Anna has proven herself to be a brilliant actress with an amazing singing voice. She’ll inject Poppy with the exact mix of spirit, sass and song that will no doubt give a whole new life to the iconic Troll dolls.”

Troll dolls were born in 1959 when Danish fisherman and woodcutter Thomas Dam, who was too poor to afford a Christmas present for his young daughter Lajla, carved a doll for her based on the legendary Scandinavian troll. They soon became one of the biggest toy crazes of the 1960s. The Trolls experienced a resurgence in the 1990s and their uniquely endearing faces and shocks of colourful hair continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world.

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ACTORS: Anna Kendrick

Teresa Palmer Joins Luke Bracey & Edgar Ramirez In The Point Break Remake

June 16, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

After a hiccup where Gerard Butler left and was swiftly replaced by Edgar Ramirez, the remake of Point Break is back on track with Variety reporting that Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies, I Am Number Four) is in talks to join the cast as the female lead.

Luke Bracey is already onboard as FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves in the earlier version), who is assigned to infiltrate a criminal gang who are part of the extreme sports world. Ramirez (previous Patrick Swayze) is head of the gang, Bodhi, while Ray Winstone is set to be Utah’s veteran FBI partner.

Teresa Palmer meanwhile is in negotiations to be Johnny Utah’s love interest, taking over the role that was originally portrayed by Lori Petty in the original version.

Ericson Core (Invincible) is directing from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer (Salt, Total Recall). The film is due out August 7th, 2015.

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ACTORS: Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey, Edgar Ramirez DIRECTORS: Ericson Core FILMS: Point Break

Home Trailer – Fresh look at the upcoming animated alien movie

June 16, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Dreamworks Animation has had a rather hit and miss couple of years. While The Croods was a hit, the recent Mr Peabody & Sherman flopped and last week’s US opening of How To Train Your Dragon 2 wasn’t a big as they’d hoped.

They’re obviously hoping to avoid a repeat with the upcoming Home. A couple of months ago we got a four-minute short film, and now comes the trailer.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘When Earth is taken over by the overly-confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated, while all Boov get busy reorganizing the planet. But when one resourceful girl, Tip, (Rihanna) manages to avoid capture, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov named Oh (Jim Parsons). The two fugitives realize there’s a lot more at stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime.’

Home will feature the voices of the likes of Rihanna, Jim Parsons, Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez. It’s due to hit cinemas December 2014. [Read more…]

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No Good Deed Trailer – Idris Elba terrorises Taraji P. Henson

June 15, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Idris Elba is going from one extreme to the other. Having recently played the universally beloved Nelson Mandela on the big screen, he’s now turning escaped convict for No Good Deed. And we’ve got a trailer to take a look.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Terri (Taraji P. Henson), a devoted wife and mother of two, lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened by Colin (Idris Elba), a charming stranger who smooth-talks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival.’

The film will be out in the US in September and the UK in October. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson FILMS: No Good Deed