), so I’m happy to see that it hasn’t been overlooked. Hit the jump to read the full press release, which includes all 10 singled-out films. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
Between festivals and theatrical releases, I saw over 100 new films this year.A Some were awful, some were good, and some were mediocre.A And then there were the movies that stayed with me, and more importantly, held up on repeat viewings.A In past years, I’ve usually only had one chance to watch a movie and sometimes the initial positive impression was enough to land it on my annual Top 10 list....
Weve been provided with five clips from the crime thrillerContraband. Hit the jump to check out the clips. The film also starsKate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, J.K. Simmons,andDiego Luna.Contrabandopens January 13th, 2012.
I’m a big fan ofDavid O’Daniel’s movie posters. I dig the designs and the metallic and iridescent inks really make the image pop. He also takes on popular movies as well as art house fare. All posters are 18x24, cost $40 plus $9 domestic shipping or $15 international shipping. Hit the jump to check out the posters and the purchase link. All posters can be purchased onDavid O’Daniel’s website.
Lionsgate Vice ChairmanMichael Burnswas on CNBC this morning to talk about what lays ahead for the studio. IsMatthew McConaugheyenough to draw out an audience that can already get the character at home? Can the lead in the TV series out-McConaughey McConaughey? (The answer to the second question is “No.") Hit the jump to watch the full interview with Burns. Here are the exact quotes from Burns regarding the aforementioned movies and TV series....
I havenat really watched as many. Scott Derrickson will be directing. Iave just been reading scripts and hoping to find something. Nothing further than that. Iad say the one Iam most excited about updating is thePoltergeistreboot.
Speaking ofCars 2, the film was so poorly received itas not even a guarantee that itall be nominated. In lieu of that, the bonafide frontrunner this year is undoubtedlyGore Verbinskias fantasticRango. The real threat toRangoseems to be Steven Spielbergas motion-capture adventure picThe Adventures of Tintin. The martial arts sequel also received positive reviews, and enjoyed quite a healthy box office run. In lieu of choosing a frontrunner, you could read the list of pics eligible for the awardhere....
In the animated family comedyArthur Christmas, actorBill Nighyvoices the rather naughty Grandsanta. What did you think when you found out that they wanted you to voice Grandsanta? BILL NIGHY: Well, it gave me pause. Hes a great character, and I was very happy. How fun is that? NIGHY: I love it! I played a stoned-out rabbit, who sang You Really Got Me by The Kinks, inThe Magic Roundabout. I like it when things get a little daft....
Then the director lockedJosh Brolinas his star and many fans fears (mine included) were abased. Rumors began to surface thatColin Firth, an odd yet exciting choice, had been offered the role. In addition, the actor talked about his recently wrapped remake of the 1966 caper comedyGambit. The film also starsCameron DiazandStanely Tucci, and was written byJoelandEthan Coen. Hit the jump to check out the interview. No decisions have been made yet by anybody....
Perhaps not for good authorJ.K. Rowlinghas got her new Potter-centric website, and she may get bored and write another adventure in that universe. They spent ten years playing Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Continued after the jump. And now the final stand will take place at Hogwarts school of wizarding. Such leads to them escaping on a dragon. Image via WB Such is where the big battle between good and evil is going to go down....
With the DVD/Blu-ray release ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a Part 2last week, Warner Bros. HomeVideoinvited a number of reporters from around the world to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida to help promote its release.A While there, I got to speak with the cast as well as some of the filmmakers behind one of my favorite films of the year.A Over the last week I posted video interviews withdirectorDavid Yates,Rupert Grint,Warwick Davis,Jason Isaacs,Evanna LynchandMark Williams,andJamesandOliver Phelps(Fred and George Weasley)....
But screw the history lesson. Im guessing that if you read this far you are either a box office geek or aTwilightfan. So, even with 20011s bad box office climate, it was clear thatTwilight Fourwas going to be big. I am here to tell you thatBreaking Dawn Part 1is big by any measure. Thats about as impressive as it gets. The weekends other franchise title was a bit less impressive.Happy Feet Twoopened to $22 million from 3,606 locations....
With the DVD/Blu-ray release ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a Part 2last week, Warner Bros. Home Video invited a number of reporters from around the world to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida to help promote its release.A While there, I got to speak with the cast as well as some of the filmmakers behind one of my favorite films of the year.A Over the past few days I posted my interviews withdirectorDavid Yates,Rupert Grint,Warwick Davis,Jason Isaacs, andJamesandOliver Phelps(Fred and George Weasley)....
