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Old Dogs & New Tricks Launches Crowfunding Campaign For Fourth & Final Season

February 4, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

All good things must come to an end, and it seems that’s true for the popular gay-themed web series Old Dogs & New Tricks. It’s currently planning it’s fourth season, but has also announced that it will be the last.

However there’s a hurdle to overcome before we get to see what happens to the boys in this final season, as it need to get some funding together and so has turned to IndieGogo. While it’s got a modest initial target of $5,000, that will just pay for a mini-movie conclusion, but if it can get up to the $15,000-25,000 mark, we’ll get a full eight to 10 episode season.

“What would ODNT be like without YOU?” show creator/writer & star Leon Acord muses on how bad his show would be without the financial support of his audience, in the campaign’s first funding video. He then shows us, with a short fourth-season spoof episode with bad camerawork, worse lighting, lousy sound, and Acord playing all four dogs. (Look for a favorite special guest star in a cameo!). You can watch that vid below.

“You have to clock web shows’ lives in dog years,” jokes Acord. “In web series, three years is a long-running show. To make it to a fourth season puts us in rarified territory. Very few shows do. Its like the online equivalent to Gunsmoke or the original Dallas! So if we’re lucky enough to make it that far, I think we need to be grateful and say goodnight.”

ODNT covers the comedic romantic & professional melodramas of four middle-aged gay best friends in youth-obsessed West Hollywood. It stars Acord, Curt Bonnem, Jeffrey Patrick Olson, David Pevsner with Amanda Gari and frequent special guest star Bruce L. Hart as villainous “Nelson Van Eddy.”

The Season 3 finale left many questions hanging: Has Nathan given up on love? Is Muscles coming back from Ohio? Will Brad get the gig? Who will Ross choose–that is, if he survives his heart attack?

If you want to see more, head over to IndieGoGo. The final episode(s) should arrive in 2016, and you can take a look at Season 3 here. [Read more…]

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Magic Mike XXL Trailer – Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer & co. are back and as sexy as ever

February 4, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Forget Fifty Shades Of Grey, as for many people the sexy film event of 2015 is Magic Mike XXL. Last night we posted a suggestive poster and now comes the trailer, which ups the ante right from the beginning, where Channing Tatum can’t even do metalwork without making it looking ridiculously sexual (to the point it almost looks silly).

He’s not the only one, as the likes of Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez and Joe Manganiello can’t do anything without making it look like they’re virtually dry humping you through the screen.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘”Magic Mike” stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias are reuniting for the hotly anticipated sequel “Magic Mike XXL”. Joining the returning cast, in brand new roles, will be Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games” franchise), Donald Glover (“Community”), Amber Heard (“The Rum Diary”), Andie MacDowell (“Footloose”), Jada Pinkett Smith (“Gotham”) and Michael Strahan (“Live with Kelly and Michael”).

‘The new film will be directed and produced by Emmy Award winner Gregory Jacobs (“Behind the Candelabra”), who served as a producer on “Magic Mike,” as well as numerous features in a long-running collaboration with Steven Soderbergh. “Magic Mike XXL” also reunites “Magic Mike” producers Nick Wechsler, Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin, with a screenplay by Carolin. Steven Soderbergh, who directed the first film, will executive produce.

‘Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, “Magic Mike XXL” finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.’

It’s due out in the US on July 1st and in UK cinemas July 31st. [Read more…]

Tom Selleck Believes Playing Gay Helped End Rumours About His Own Sexuality

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

In the olden days, it was always said agents told their clients never to play gay as it would cause rumours about their own sexuality which could effect their career.In fact I was once told by a Hollywood old hand that one of the best ways to tell which actors were gay in real life in the 90s was to look at who had never played a role in film with LGBT characters.

Now Tom Selleck has come along with a story that seems to contradict and yet support that idea at the same time, as he’s been talking to TV Guide about his decision to play a gay reporter in the 1997 movie In & Out, and how it affected rumours that he was gay himself.

Selleck says, “I was playing a closeted gay television reporter and a tabloid had said I was gay just a few years earlier.” As a result many had advised him against playing the role.

However he adds, “I said, ‘I’ve been trying to do ensemble comedy forever and this is one of the best ensembles I’ve ever seen.’ Because I had sued several tabloids for falsely saying I was gay, people were saying I was anti-gay. Playing the role ended both those rumors.”

In & Out stars Kevin Kline as a teacher who is ‘outed’ when a former student says he’s gay while accepting an Oscar. However Kline’s character isn’t actually gay – he just exhibits some stereotypically gay traits – but he has to deal with becoming a five-minute celebrity while negotiating both his own and other’s thoughts about his sexuality. Selleck’s character is perhaps best remembered for planting a kiss on Kevin.

You can take a look at that scene below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Tom Selleck, Kevin Kline

Brandon Routh Gets Suited Up As A Costumed Atom In Our First Look At Him In Arrow

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Brandon Routh is getting his superhero on again as Atom in Arrow. While we’ve seen his character, Ray Palmer, in earlier episodes, he’s not actually donning the Atom suit until episode 15 of Season 3. However to give us our first taste a great picture of him in costume has been released.

It may not be Superman, but he’s looking pretty good.

Little is known about how this character will fit into the show. He could be teaming up with Arrow and co., or possibly he’ll be a vigilante on his own. It’s also rumoured that along with Arrow and Flash, the CW Network is planning an Atom show.

That possible spin-off is still in the early stages, but if fans respond to Routh’s heroics in the coming weeks, expect to see a lot more of him in his own show.

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ACTORS: Brandon Routh FILMS: Arrow

Channing Tatum Wants You To Look At His Crotch In The First Magic Mike XXL Poster

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Channing Tatum and the other stripper boys are back this summer with Magic Mike XXL, and now the first poster is here, inviting us to take a long, hard look at Tatum’s crotch, which offers all the information.

We’ve also now got the best synopsis yet, for what Tatum has described as being a road trip movie. Here it is: ‘“Magic Mike” stars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias are reuniting for the hotly anticipated sequel “Magic Mike XXL”. Joining the returning cast, in brand new roles, will be Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games” franchise), Donald Glover (“Community”), Amber Heard (“The Rum Diary”), Andie MacDowell (“Footloose”), Jada Pinkett Smith (“Gotham”) and Michael Strahan (“Live with Kelly and Michael”).

Hopefully the arrival of a poster means a trailer is on its way. It’s due in UK cinemas July 31st.

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ACTORS: Channing Tatum FILMS: Magic Mike XXL

Charlie Hunnam Going To Lost City of Z With Robert Pattinson

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

It’s taking a while to get the cast of Lost City Of Z cast together. A few months ago Robert Pattinson and Sienna Miller came onboard, joining Benedict Cumberbatch. However the Sherlock star’s Doctor Strange commitments have cause him to drop out and so he’s now being replaced by Charlie Hunnam, according to Variety.

The film will be directed by James Gray, based on David Grann’s book about doomed Amazon explorer Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett (Hunnam).

Here’s a few more details about the book: ‘In 1925, Fawcett ventured into the Amazon to find an ancient civilization, hoping to make one of the most important discoveries in history. For centuries Europeans believed the world’s largest jungle concealed the glittering kingdom of El Dorado. Thousands had died looking for it, leaving many scientists convinced that the Amazon was truly inimical to humankind. But Fawcett, whose daring expeditions helped inspire Conan Doyle’s The Lost World, had spent years building his scientific case. Captivating the imagination of millions around the globe, Fawcett embarked with his twenty-one-year-old son, determined to prove that this ancient civilization—which he dubbed “Z”—existed. Then he and his expedition vanished.’

The movie should shoot later this year.

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ACTORS: Charlie Hunnam, Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller DIRECTORS: James Gray FILMS: The Lost City Of Z

Felicity Jones Gets Star Wars Spinoff Role, With Aaron Paul Looked At For Male Lead

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Last week we reported that the likes of Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), Rooney Mara (Pan) and Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) were testing for the female lead in the Star Wars spin-off film that Gareth Edwards is directing.

Well now that’s been wittled down to one as THR reports it’s Felicity Jones who’s in talks for the role. They also suggest that the search is now on for the male lead, with Aaron Paul and Edgar Ramirez amongst those being looked at.

Unfortunately there’s still no info on who she Jones might be playing, or indeed what the movie will be about. Rumours have ranged from it being an origin story for Boba Fett to the tale of a young Han Solo when he was mixed up with a group of space pirates. As for the female lead, some are suggesting it will be Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian weapons expert and graffiti artist seen in the TV series, Star Wars Rebels.

Hopefully we’ll have more info soon.

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ACTORS: Felicity Jones, Aaron Paul, Edgar Ramirez DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One

Lost River Trailer – Best look yet at Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Lost River looks like an intriguing and somewhat strange movie, which isn’t too surprising for what is Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut. There’s still a lot of people who are keen to see it, even if it’s been getting rather mixed reports from film festivals.

Now the first proper trailer has arrived, so we can take a look at what all the fuss is about.

The film has been described as being ‘Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, BILLY, a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while BONES, her eighteen-year-old son, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive.’

It’s all a little peculiar, but the likes of Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Eva Mendes, Saoirse Ronan and Matt Smith certainly seem to be having fun with it.

Lost River will reach the US on April 10th and the UK on April 24th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Christina Hendricks, Iain de Caestecker, Eva Mendes, Saoirse Ronan, Matt Smith DIRECTORS: Ryan Gosling FILMS: Lost River

New Minions Trailer – The little yellow ones have a movie of their own

February 3, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Without the Minions, there’s a good chance Despicable Me wouldn’t have been the hit it was. If nothing else they’ve been a massive merchandising bonanza, so it’s not too much of a shock that the small, yellow oblongs are getting their own film.

Now a new trailer has arrived which you can take a look at below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’sMinionsbegins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters – from T. rex to Napoleon – the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.

‘But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he – alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob – ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.

‘The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award^®winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.

‘Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the ’60s that still permeates our culture today,Minionsis produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.’

The movie is due out June 2015.

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Movie Super Bowl Spot Round-Up – Fifty Shades, Minions, Ted 2 & Pitch Perfect 2

February 2, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

While there aren’t as many massive movie Super Bowl spots as there used to be, it’s still a popular way for Hollywood to show off their upcoming wares. We’ve already posted spots for Terminator Genisys, Jurassic World, Fast & Furious 7, Inside Out and Tomorrowland, but that wasn’t all.

So take a look below for the spots for Fifty Shades, Minions, Ted 2 & Pitch Perfect 2. The Ted 2 one is the most football related, as it features Patriots player Tom Brady meeting Mark Wahlberg and the tititual teddy, while he’s in bed.

Fifty Shades wants to know whether you’re curious, Pitch Perfect 2 is showing off the music and Minions is as small and yellow as you’d expect. It’s certainly looking like a busy year at the cinema. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Mark Wahlberg, Jamie Dornan, Anna Kendrick FILMS: Minions, Ted 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Fifty Shades Of Grey