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New A Most Wanted Man Trailer – Take a look at one of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s final roles

April 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

While we’ll get to see Philip Seymour Hoffman pop up in a supporting part in the two Hunger Games: Mockingjay movies (which he was in the middle of shooting when he died), his final major role is in A Most Wanted Man.

Now a new trailer has arrived, giving us a fresh look at Anton Corbijn’s take on John Le Carre’s tale.

Set in Hamburg, Germany, the plot is about a mysterious man who is near death and looking to retrieve his late father’s fortune. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a German spy chief who tries to determine the mystery man’s identity. Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe, Daniel Bruhl and Robin Wright co-star.

It’s due out in the UK later this year, with a July US date currently set. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe, Daniel Bruhl, Robin Wright DIRECTORS: Anton Corbijn FILMS: A Most Wanted Man

Johnny Depp Will Be Part Of Kevin Smith’s Strange Horror-Thriller Tusk

April 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Johnny Depp isn’t afraid of doing unexpected things just because it sounds fun, and it seems he’s at it again as it appears he’s going to have a role in Kevin Smith’s strange horror-thriller, Tusk.

It’s Tusk’s leading man, Justin Long, who made the surprising revelation in an interview with Newsday, where he refers to the film as being, “Yeah, the one where a man turns into a war horse [sic]. It’s called Tusk. Johnny Depp is in that one.”

But it’s not a war horse, it’s a walrus, with Long as a journalist who lands the story of a lifetime when he meets Mr. Howe (Michael Parks), an adventurer who has a strange penchant for the sea mammals. After he goes missing, his friends must find him. Genesis Rodriguez, Haley Joel Osment and Ralph Garman co-star.

It would be easy to think Justin Long was just joking, but it does fit with a tweet from Smith last September, where he said, ‘HE’S IN!!! HE’S IN!!!!!! #WalrusYes (More info when I can share it. Just needed to mark the highlight of my career for future reference…)’.

Johnny Depp’s role has not been confirmed, but TheWrap suggests that he may be a French-Canadian inspector named, Guy LaPointe, who looking a strange case involving a man trapped in a walrus costume. It’s only a small part, which Kevin Smith has said would be perfect for a big star cameo, as it only involves two days of filming.

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ACTORS: Johnny Depp, Justin Long DIRECTORS: Kevin Smith FILMS: Tusk

Great Gatsby Director Baz Luhrmann Gets Ready For Kung Fu

April 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Last week it was revealed that Universal Pictures and Legendary are pushing forward with a film version of the classic 1970s TV series, Kung Fu. Now THR reports that a perhaps unexpected name is in talks to direct, Moulin Rouge and Great Gatsby’s Baz Luhrmann.

Rich Wilkes (xXx, Marvel’s Iron Fist) has been working on the script, but assuming Luhrmann does sign up, he’ll also want to rewrite the screenplay.

The original Kung Fu TV series starred David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, a Shaolin monk who roams the American heartland, long for his missing half-brother. This movie version will be set in China, where Caine is searching for his father. The current version of the script has him ending up in jail, where he must fight to survive.

Luhrmann has never made an action movie before (he was flirted with the western on more than one occasion though), although his stylized, rather hyperbolic moviemaking methods could certainly make this an interesting visual feast.

Hopefully he’ll actually get the movie made as a film version of Kung Fu has been in development for years, most recently with Bill Paxton attached to direct back in 2011.

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DIRECTORS: Baz Luhrmann

Gerard Butler Will Take On Man-Made Weather In Geostorm

April 12, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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Gerard Butler has a talent for signing on for movies that sound a bit fun and a bit rubbish at the same time. Now he’s got another one as Variety reports he is attached to star in the sci-fi adventure, Geostorm.

Independence Day writer/producer Dean Devlin is set to direct the movie, which is about a stubborn and charming satellite designer (Gerard Butler), who is forced to team up with his estranged brother to save the world from a man-made storm, after an array of weather satellites begin to malfunction.

They set off into space in order to save the day, and just to make things a bit more difficult/preposterous, they must also deal with an assassination plot against the US President.

Somehow we’re not expecting this to be a cinematic masterpiece, but Devlin’s years working with Roland Emmerich might have taught him how to make it fun. Geostorm is set to begin filming this autumn.

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ACTORS: Gerard Butler

Dolphin Tale 2 Trailer – Morgan Freeman and the tail-less dolphin return

April 11, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

2011’s Dolphin Tale made nearly $100 million at the worldwide box office and proved a big success on DVD, which was enough to ensure a sequel in now on its way, with all the main players returning, including Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson and director Charles Martin Smith.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson (Gamble) and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett (Connick, Jr.), rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy (Freeman), who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life.

‘Yet their fight is not over. Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.’

Once again it’s loosely based on a true story, with dolphin Winter playing herself. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson DIRECTORS: Charles Martin Smith FILMS: Dolphin Tale 2

New How to Train Your Dragon 2 Trailer – Hiccup and Toothless are back in action

April 11, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It’s taken a little while for DreamWorks to produce a follow-up to their 2010 hit How To Train Your Dragon (although there has been a pretty good TV series). However How To Train Your Dragon 2 is coming this summer, and now we can get a fresh look with a new trailer.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Set for release in June 2014, The thrilling second chapter of the epic HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON trilogy brings us back to the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years after the two have successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island’s new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds.

‘When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.’

The film hits US cinemas June 13th and will be out in the UK July 4th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kristen Wiig FILMS: How To Train Your Dragon 2

Jay and Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie Trailer – Plus a poster for the upcoming film

April 11, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Jay and Silent Bob are coming back, this time with a Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. Now we can take a look at the movie, even if it is pretty brief. But at least we get a poster too.

The film was made for an incredibly low price of $69,000 dollars. As a result it’s not the most sophisticated cartoon visuals we’ve ever seen, but as this new trailer shows, it could be rather fun.

The film sees the stoner duo becoming their superhero alter-egos, Bluntman and Chronic and heading off to fight crime. As you’d expect, there’s plenty of rude humour and dick jokes galore.

Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes are back on voice duties, as you’d hope. The film is out on demand in the US in May.

The film will come to the UK this summer as part of the Jay and Silent Bob Hollywood Babble-On Tour which features screenings of the Groovy Movie and then exclusive podcasts /Q&A’s after with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes – find more details here. [Read more…]

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New Deliver Us From Evil Trailer – Eric Bana gets into exorcism in Scott Derrickson’s latest

April 11, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Scott Derrickson had a big hit with Sinister (which nearly makes us forgive him for the catastrophe that was his Day The Earth Stood Still remake), now he’s coming back with Deliver Us From Evil, which stars Eric Bana and Edgar Ramirez as a cop and a priest who team up to take on a series of possessions.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In DELIVER US FROM EVIL, New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), struggling with his own personal issues, begins investigating a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes.

‘He joins forces with an unconventional priest (Edgar Ramírez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city. Inspired by the book, which details Sarchie’s bone-chilling real-life cases.’

The movie hits US cinemas on July 2nd and arrives in the UK on August 22nd. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez DIRECTORS: Scott Derrickson FILMS: Deliver Us From Evil

New 22 Jump Street Red Band Trailer – Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill are back undercover

April 11, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

21 Jump Street was a far bigger success than anyone had expected, so that it’s not much of a surprise that a sequel is coming – unsurprisingly called 22 Jump Street. Now we’ve got a new red band trailer that suggests it could be a lot of fun.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership.

‘Now they don’t have to just crack the case – they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.’

The film’s due out in June. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill FILMS: 22 Jump Street

Best Look Yet At The New Godzilla In A Fresh Pic

April 11, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

The marketing of Godzilla has largely been based around hiding the giant creature from us, mainly showing us bits and pieces of the lizard, while hiding his entire frame in the mists and smoke.

However now a new image has shown up online which gives us our best look yet at Godzilla in full daylight, although it’s still not quite a full body shot.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.

‘Gareth Edwards directs “Godzilla,” which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (“Kick-Ass”), Oscar® nominee Ken Watanabe (“The Last Samurai,” “Inception”), Elizabeth Olsen (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”), Oscar® winner Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient,” “Cosmopolis”), and Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine”), with Oscar® nominee David Strathairn (“Good Night, and Good Luck.,” “The Bourne Legacy”) and Bryan Cranston (“Argo,” TV’s “Breaking Bad”).’

The film is out in May.

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DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards FILMS: Godzilla