The first image has arrived from The Guilt Trip, which features Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand as a Jewish mother and son. Directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), Rogen plays an inventor who, along with his mom, head off on the road trip from hell so that he can sell his latest invention. It’s currently due for UK release on February 22nd, 2013.
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The Expendables 2 Tops The US Box Office
As expected The Expendables 2 topped the US box office over the weekend with $28.7 million, slightly below the $34 million the first movie made in 2010. Although it means the movie is still likely to turn a profit, with diminishing returns on the franchise already, it may put a spanner in the works of the already planned Expendables 3.
The action film was one of several new movies coming out now the Olympics have ended. The next highest new entry was Paranorman, which placed third on the chart with $14 million. That’s about in line with several other recent stop-motion efforts, which seems to be a subgenre that finds it difficult to appeal to a wide audience.
The musical Sparkle, starring Whitney Houston, made $12 million on its opening, which isn’t a huge amount but it considered okay for a movie that wasn’t strongly marketed. The final new entry was the long delayed The Odd Life Of Timothy Green, which made $10.9 million. Disney isn’t likely to be too happy about that, even if they have long seemed unsure what to do with the movie, starting the marketing for it a year ago, but never building much momentum.
Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of August 17th-19th.
| Rank | Title | Weekend Gross (millions) | Total Gross to date (millions) |
| 1 | The Expendables 2 | $28.7 | $28.7 |
| 2 | The Bourne Legacy | $17.0 | $69.5 |
| 3 | Paranorman | $14.0 | $14.0 |
| 4 | The Campaign | $13.3 | $51.6 |
| 5 | Sparkle | $12.0 | $12.0 |
| 6 | The Dark Knight Rises | $11.1 | $409.9 |
| 7 | The Odd Life Of Timothy Green | $10.9 | $15.1 |
| 8 | Hope Springs | $9.1 | $35.0 |
| 9 | Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | $3.8 | $38.7 |
| 10 | Total Recall | $3.5 | $51.7 |
Stolen Trailer – Nic Cage must do one more heist to save his daughter
After Trespass and Justice, Nicolas Cage continues his love of generically named thrillers (which can preferably be shot near his home in New Orleans) with Stolen, and the trailer for the film has now arrived. In the film, Will Montgomery (Cage) is a master thief who after being double-crossed in a heist gone awry is sent to prison for eight years. Upon his release he’s ready to leave his criminal past behind and try to rebuild a relationship with his estranged daughter Allison. The FBI and his old cohorts believe that he hid the loot from the last heist 8 years ago, $10 Million in Bonds. To get his hands on it, his old partner Vincent (Josh Lucas) kidnaps Allison and demands the entire $ 10 Million as ransom. Keeping her in the soundproofed trunk of a Taxi Cab, he’s able to stay mobile amongst the throngs of taxis out during Mardi Gras day making it nearly impossible to find. Montgomery only has one day to get the $10 Million ransom but much to the disbelief of the FBI on his trail and Vincent, Will doesn’t actually have it. Instead, he must trust his instincts and his old partner in crime, the beautiful, sexy and smart Riley (Malin Ackerman), to do one more clever heist to get his daughter back alive before it’s too late. Simon West (Con Air, Expendables 2) directs.
Samuel L Jackson Joins Spike Lee’s Oldboy Remake
Although there are still many who wish the idea of remaking Oldboy would just die a quiet death, Spike Lee’s do-over continues to move forward with the news, via The Playlist, that Samuel L. Jackson is set to appear in the film.
It appears Jackson will play a villain who is brutally tortured by Josh Brolin’s character – a man who has been detained by mysterious adversaries for years with no explanation, who after his release seeks revenge and tries to find out the reason why he was locked up. In Park Chan-Wook’s original movie, Jackson’s character was memorably tortured by having his teeth removed. Spike’s movie won’t use the teeth, but there’s something just as wicked promised.
It’s also been revealed that Bruce Hornsby will write the score. The piano virtuoso has a long-standing relationship with Spike, having composed the scores for the directors’ documentary, Kobe Doin’ Work, and his new film, Red Hook Summer.
Winona Ryder Heads For The Homefront
Winona Ryder has joined Jason Statham and James Franco in the cast of Homefront for director Gary Fleder, who will be working from a script by none other that Sylvester Stallone (it isn’t known if he’ll be starring in the film himself), according to THR.
The movie is about an ex-DEA agent (Statham), who moves to a small town in search of some peace. His quiet life doesn’t last for long, after he clashes with a nefarious meth dealer named Gator (James Franco). Winona Ryder will play a former biker who is associated with Gator. Child actor Izabela Vidovic is also on board as the DEA agent’s daughter.
The script is adapted from a novel by Chuck Logan. Shooting is scheduled to begin September 24th in New Orleans.
Guardians of the Galaxy Eyes Director James Gunn
Marvel Studios is turning to a perhaps unexpected name for their next big franchise in the making, Guardians of the Galaxy, eyeing up-and-coming director James Gunn for the film. Gunn cut his teeth working at Troma before penning both Scooby Doo live-action cinematic movies and the Dawn Of The Dead remake. He then directed the cult hit Slither and the indie vigilante comedy Super.
While he hasn’t helmed anything on the scale of Guardians, THR reports that Marvel thinks he’s their man. His possible hiring may well be down to the influence of Joss Whedon, as Gunn as good friends with Joss Whedon and the Firefly crew. As Whedon has signed a deal to helm The Avengers 2 and help oversee the direction Marvel’s interlinked universe takes, it’s like he had a hand in suggesting Gunn.
No deal has been signed yet, but the director is currently Marvel’s top choice for this sci-fi adventure, which finds a group of intergalactic outlaws and a U.S. pilot trying to make off with an undisclosed object that the entire universe seems to want. The studio is said to love James Gunn’s sensibility, and his keen ability to mix action, horror, and comedy.
James Gunn isn’t the only name Marvel has sought out, though. If a deal isn’t reached the studio is also looking at Peyton Reed, best known for the cheerleading comedy Bring It On, and the team of Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, who co-directed the critically acclaimed Half Nelson.
THR also offers these details on Guardians, “The movie’s lineup will include Drax the Destroyer, a human resurrected as a green warrior with the sole purpose of killing Thanos (the villain in the Avengers final-scene tease); Groot, a giant tree-man; Star-Lord, a gun-toting half-human/half-alien intergalactic vigilante; Rocket Raccoon, a genetically engineered animal with a knack for guns and explosives; and Gamora, the last survivor of her species who was saved by Thanos to be his assassin but now battles him.”
The film, which seems likely to be CG animation (although there are some reports it could go live action), is due for release in 2014.
Top Gun Director Tony Scott Dies In Apparent Suicide
Hollywood is in shock today after it was revealed that Top Gun and True Romance director Tony Scott has died after apparently throwing himself off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles’ San Pedro area. The police are treating it as as a suicide, with the LA Times reporting the police found contact information inside Scott’s Toyota Prius (which was parked on the bridge), which led authorities to a suicide note in his office.
No motivation is known for the 68-year-old taking his own life.
Scott’s first film was the lesbian-themed vampire movie The Hunger in 1983, but it was his commercial work that led to his being hired for his big breakthrough, 1986’s Top Gun. While over the year many criticised his hyper-fast, quick-cut style, he had huge success, making the likes of Beverly Hills Cop II, Days Of Thunder, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy Of The State, Spy Game, Man On Fire and Unstoppable.
He’s also much loved as a mentor to many other filmmakers, taking a personal interest in emerging talent and helping them get a leg up in Hollywood. He was, of course, the younger brother of Oscar-winning helmer Tony Scott, and is survived by a wife and two children.
Since news of his death broke, the Twittersphere has been filled with Tweets about the news, such Moon helmer Duncan Jones saying, ‘Just heard about Tony Scott news. Horrible… Tony was a truly lovely man who took me under his wing & ignited my passion to make films.’ Ron Howard tweeting ‘No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day’ and Donnie Darko’s Richard Kelly adding ‘Tony Scott was the ultimate mentor – once he understood you… he released the glorious hounds of inner city research, dangerous frontiers.’
Tony Scott – 21st June 1944-19th August 2012 – RIP
Arnie’s Son Joins Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Organisation
Lady Gaga’s very LGBT-friendly Born This Way Foundation has found a new ally in the form of Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of Arnie and Maria Shriver. The surprisingly good looking 18-year-old model, actor and (apparently) entrepreneur has stepped up to support the foundations aim of fostering, ‘a more accepting society where differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated.The Foundation is dedicated to creating a safe community that helps connect young people with the skills and opportunities they need to build a kinder, braver world.’
More specifically he’s supporting an initiative between Born This Way and Office Depot for their Back-to-School campaign, which plans to release limited edition school supplies in the US to support the foundation’s mission.
Patrick says, “I think Lady Gaga is fantastic. I think her commitment to this foundation and to empower young woman and men and trying to spread a movement and spread kindness…she’s trying to end cruelty and bullying and hating. I think it’s great what she’s doing.”
You can see Patrick talk about Born This Way below.
Director Matt Riddlehoover Eyes The Cast For His New Comedy
We here at BGPS have been slightly excited about Matt Riddlehoover’s upcoming movie, Scenes From A Gay Marriage, and not only because because of the ridiculous hotness of the movie’s cast (and if you don’t believe us, check out these pics and/or the trailer).
Now we’ve had word from Matt that he’s already planning his next, currently untitled, film and has started filling out the cast. Actors involved include the stalwart actress Maria Conchita Alonso (The Running Man, Desperate Housewives, Predator 2) and one of the current kings of gay-themed cinema, Charlie David (Mulligans, Judas Kiss – and if you fancy some hot pics of him, head here).
Riddlehoover is also eyeing Jared Allman (Sundance Channel’s Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys), Enrique Sapene (VH1’s ¡Viva Hollywood!), Carson Nicely (Scenes from a Gay Marriage) and Jonathan D. Lovitz (Logo’s Setup Squad) for roles, as well as Los Angeles; Atlanta, GA; and Charleston, SC as settings for the film.
In the coming weeks, a crowd source funding campaign will be launched on IndieGoGo for the comedy – and I’m sure we’ll provide you with a link once it does. It’s slated to begin shooting in 2013. Hopefully we’ll find out more about the plot when the funding drive kicks in.
Toy Story Toons ‘Partysaurus Rex’ Clip
The other day, the first couple of images from the Toy Story short Partysaurus Rex popped up online, and now Pixar has released a clip from the toon. Toy Story: Partysaurus Rex will debut in the US in front of Finding Nemo 3D on September 14th (it reached the UK on October 10th). Here’s the synopsis: ‘Poor Rex. Buzz, Woody and the rest of the Toy Story gang think he is a just a wet blanket. But when Bonnie takes him to bath time, he goes from a party pooper to king of the hot tub! Creating a bubble bash like no other, everyone’s raving about the Partysaurus Rex!’
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