The nine month delay of the "G.I. Joe" sequel looks to have been a smart move. With a simultaneous worldwide release over the Easter Holiday weekend, 'Retaliation' raked in an impressive $ 132 million global box-office opening ($ 51.7m domestic, $ 80.3m foreign). It was so good that Paramount is already reportedly moving forward with plans for … [Read more...]
“Speed,” “Slave,” “Kon-Tiki” Set Dates
March 31, 2013 by
A bunch of release date news and changes to report today. The Weinstein Company has scheduled the Oscar-nominated Norwegian historical action adventure "Kon-Tiki" for a U.S. release on April 26th. The English-language version, shot simultaneously with the Norwegian version, is the one being released. Sony Pictures has moved up the ensemble … [Read more...]
TV News: Zombieland, Once, Hotel, Queen
March 31, 2013 by
Zombieland The first photo and poster have been released for Amazon Studios' "Zombieland" which was given a pilot order earlier this week. Filming is already under way on the episode which stars Kirk Ward, Maiara Walsh, Tyler Ross and Izabela Vidovic. If given a series order, the show will air on Amazon's Instant Video service. Once: … [Read more...]
“Killing,” “Blood,” “Copper” Set Returns
March 31, 2013 by
A couple of shows have announced their return dates. AMC have announced that its U.S. version of "The Killing" will return for a ten-episode third season with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, June 2nd. HBO will commence a ten-episode sixth season of "True Blood" on Sunday, June 16th. Finally, BBC America have confirmed that the second season of … [Read more...]
Tennant, Piper Return For “Doctor Who”
March 30, 2013 by
David Tennant and Billie Piper are set to reprise their roles as the tenth incarnation of The Doctor and his companion Rose Tyler respectively in the upcoming "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary special. In a just issued press release, it has been confirmed both actors are coming back to join current Doctor star Matt Smith and companion Jenna-Louise … [Read more...]
“Iron Man 3” Changes, Marathon Updates
March 30, 2013 by
Marvel has announced that a different version of the third "Iron Man" will be screened in Chinese theaters at a yet undetermined date. The Chinese version of the film will include a special appearance by China’s top actress, Fan Bingbing, and will offer specially prepared bonus footage made exclusively for the Chinese audience. Meanwhile, … [Read more...]
Redford Talks Casting In “Captain America 2”
March 30, 2013 by
The surprising news of Robert Redford's casting in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" has had many wondering what it was that brought him onboard a superhero project. At a Los Angeles Q&A session the other night, he explained what drew him to the film: "I'm doing this film because it's different. It's a new thing for me. I think these … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Richard Griffiths
March 29, 2013 by
65-year-old legendary British actor Richard Griffiths has died after complications following heart surgery. Though widely known for his role as Harry's pompous uncle Vernon Dursley in the "Harry Potter" films, Griffith's career has been one of much acclaim and some stunning films, and shows such as his starring role as Henry Crabbe in the … [Read more...]
Casting: Greer, McConaughey, Novak, Fonda
March 29, 2013 by
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Judy Greer ("Archer," "The Descendants") has scored the role of the female chimp Cornelia in Matt Reeves' upcoming 'Rise' sequel "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes" at Fox. The character, briefly introduced in the first film, will have a much expanded role this time out. Greer will work with performance capture … [Read more...]
No-One Knows What “Prometheus 2” Is About
March 29, 2013 by
Think you can come up with a sequel to "Prometheus" that boasts a better script than the Damon Lindelof-penned first film? You may have a chance. As previously reported, Lindelof is reportedly not coming back and pen the script for the follow-up due to scheduling issues, namely his commitment to Brad Bird's "Tomorrowland" at Disney and a TV … [Read more...]
