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E!, EW, Everyone Chimes in with Dark Knight Updates

E!, EW, Everyone Chimes in with Dark Knight Updates

I suppose that it is becoming obvious that this film, this Batman sequel The Dark Knight is coming out soon — it would have to be, seeing as the web is all abuzz with Dark Knight this and Dark Knight that.

By Neil Miller on July 4, 2008 | Comments (2)

The Day the Earth Stood Still Teaser Trailer… Dude

The Day the Earth Stood Still Teaser Trailer… Dude

Why do I still get the feeling that Keanu Reeves is going to make a lackluster Klaatu in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still?

By Neil Miller on July 4, 2008 | Comments (10)

Randy Quaid as Tim Russert? Say it Ain’t So!

Randy Quaid as Tim Russert? Say it Ain’t So!

Today on the Defamer the news is that Randy Quaid has been cast by a small nameless New York production company to play the late and very great newsman Tim Russert.

By Robin Ruinsky on July 3, 2008 | Comments (3)

Will Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince be Movie Magic?

Will Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince be Movie Magic?

Yes, it’s nearly that time again! Harry Potter is returning in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Empire Magazine has a cover of Harry determined and bloodied, ready to go to battle for his beloved Hogwarts.

By Robin Ruinsky on July 3, 2008 | Comments (6)

Strap On Your Glasses for More 3D

Strap On Your Glasses for More 3D

1,500 more 3D capable screens are coming to theaters soon. Are we headed into the future of filmmaking or back to the 1950s?

By Cole Abaius on July 3, 2008 | Comments (3)

Arrested, Still In Development

Arrested, Still In Development

If there’s anything we’ve learned over the years, it’s that “there’s always money in the banana stand!” That being said, there’s also always money in Fox’s lost hit, Arrested Development.

By Ashley Demma on July 3, 2008 | Comments (4)

‘Friends’ Like These Coming to the Big Screen

‘Friends’ Like These Coming to the Big Screen

It seems FSR Exec. Editor Neil Miller isn’t alone in his jealousy of Sarah Jessica Parker’s wardrobe and recent success with the Sex and the City movie.

By Rob Hunter on July 3, 2008 | Comments (3)

New Book From Steve Niles: The Lost Ones

New Book From Steve Niles: The Lost Ones

Steve Niles is very quickly becoming one of the hottest writers out there. Just recently Steve partnered with Microsoft to pen a comic for their Zune Arts division called The Lost Ones.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 2, 2008 | Comments (1)

It’s Elementary! Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell take on Sherlock Holmes

It’s Elementary! Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell take on Sherlock Holmes

Columbia Pictures has announced that Sacha Baron Cohen, the actor who put Kazakhstan on the map and Will Ferrell, the master at portraying self important losers, will team up as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

By Robin Ruinsky on July 2, 2008 | Comments (2)

Huey Lewis’ Pinneapple Express Theme Song Revealed!

Huey Lewis’ Pinneapple Express Theme Song Revealed!

Today we get our first listen of the Pineapple Express theme song written and performed by Huey Lewis. And yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype.

By Neil Miller on July 2, 2008 | Comments (3)

Thomas Jane Delivers a Mutant Chronicles Teaser Himself

Thomas Jane Delivers a Mutant Chronicles Teaser Himself

We’ve got to hand to ole’ Thomas Jane, the man has both serious geek cred and a copious amount of gravitas.

By Neil Miller on July 2, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Korean ‘Host’ to Have Sequel, Not Remake

Korean ‘Host’ to Have Sequel, Not Remake

Although the project is unnamed as of yet, Variety seems to have an incredibly detailed description of its projected plot, reporting that the movie will revolve around a “calamity” that ensues when “people ignore a monster due to their desire for money.”

By Paige MacGregor on July 2, 2008 | Comments (6)

Bale Would Quit Batman Over Robin

Bale Would Quit Batman Over Robin

Christian Bale expresses his plans to leave the series if Robin, the boy wonder, was ever forced upon the Batman franchise.

By Robert Fure on July 2, 2008 | Comments (8)

Beverly Hills Cop Rated “R” for Ratner

Beverly Hills Cop Rated “R” for Ratner

Well, also “R” for “Restricted.”

By Robert Fure on July 2, 2008 | Comments (4)

Mirrors Red Band Trailer Brings Chills, Blood

Mirrors Red Band Trailer Brings Chills, Blood

The newest Red Band trailer for Alexandre Aja’s “Mirrors” brings the scares and the blood to pique your interest.

By Robert Fure on July 2, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tera Patrick, Latest Crossover Porn Star

Tera Patrick, Latest Crossover Porn Star

It looks as though Struggle Pretty Captive and Reign of Tera star Tera Patrick may be joining colleagues Jenna Jameson and Sasha Grey in making the move from mainstream porn to, well, mainstream Hollywood film.

By Paige MacGregor on July 2, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tom Cruise to Play the Spy Game Again?

Tom Cruise to Play the Spy Game Again?

The Kurt Wimmer scripted spy thriller Edwin A. Salt may star Cruise as the titular CIA Agent who is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent. He would then, of course, put heel to asphalt and high tail it away from his pursuers while trying to clear his good name.

By Robert Fure on July 2, 2008 | Comments (2)

The Reject Report: The Week of Hancock

The Reject Report: The Week of Hancock

Welcome to another special early edition of the Reject Report — early because this week we have movies rolling out on July 2nd, in time for the long Independence Day weekend.

By John Cairns on July 1, 2008 | Comments (1)

Hellboy Goes Inside the Actors Studio

Hellboy Goes Inside the Actors Studio

In many ways this is just silly promotional fodder for the upcoming film Hellboy II: The Golden Army, but if you have any affection toward the character you will find it funny.

By Neil Miller on July 1, 2008 | Comments (3)

PWS Anderson Wants Resident Evil Zombies To Return… Again

PWS Anderson Wants Resident Evil Zombies To Return… Again

That gaseous sound you hear is the collective sigh of relief escaping the bellies of film connoisseurs the world over…

By Rob Hunter on July 1, 2008 | Comments (4)

More of Depp as Dillinger

More of Depp as Dillinger

Our friends at Collider.com have a nice spread of photos from the new Michael Mann (The Last of the Mohicans) film Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger.

By Robin Ruinsky on July 1, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

The Godfather Trilogy Heads to Blu-ray in a Big Way

The Godfather Trilogy Heads to Blu-ray in a Big Way

Normally we are not the kind of site who brings you every little detail about every little DVD release, or for that matter re-release, but this one is just too good to pass up.

By Neil Miller on June 30, 2008 | Comments (3)

The Dark Knight’s Bat-Pod and Tumbler Go On Tour

The Dark Knight’s Bat-Pod and Tumbler Go On Tour

It is very rare that fans get a chance to get very close to a big prop from a big summer movie such as The Dark Knight, but then again life does often lend itself to surprises.

By Neil Miller on June 30, 2008 | Comments (9)

Matthew Fox to Blow Smoke

Matthew Fox to Blow Smoke

“Lost” star Matthew Fox has been contacted to play the lead character in the new Warner Bros. comic book adaptation Billy Smoke.

By Josh Radde on June 30, 2008 | Comments (1)

Kate Beckinsale Has a New Found Respect for Journalists

Kate Beckinsale Has a New Found Respect for Journalists

In a recent interview with MTV, Kate Beckinsale stated that she has a new found respect for journalists due to her upcoming role in Nothing But The Truth, where she portrays a journalist who is sentenced for not revealing her source after exposing a CIA operative.

By David Hartman on June 30, 2008 | Comments (5)

Del Toro Begins Piecing his ‘Frankenstein’ Together

Del Toro Begins Piecing his ‘Frankenstein’ Together

Despite getting his feet dirty with the first two Hobbit movies in the series, Guillermo del Toro still has his mind on Frankenstein.

By Cole Abaius on June 30, 2008 | Comments (4)

Legendary Pictures wants Legend Frank Miller’s 300 Follow-up

Legendary Pictures wants Legend Frank Miller’s 300 Follow-up

Legendary Pictures wants more 300. And no surprise since the film made its own history as the third highest grossing R rating movie ever.

By Robin Ruinsky on June 30, 2008 | Comments (8)

First Quantum of Solace Trailer Hits Hard, Fast

First Quantum of Solace Trailer Hits Hard, Fast

The action in the following trailer is oddly reminiscent of the fast-paced, high flying energy of the Bourne franchise. Combine that with the flashy, colorful shots that are almost direct descendants of the flamboyant Bond films of the 70s and we’ve got ourselves a damn impressive trailer.

By Neil Miller on June 30, 2008 | Comments (20)

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Poster Kinda, Sorta Leaked

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Poster Kinda, Sorta Leaked

We got a note from FSR faithful super-ninja Tom K. late this evening of a possible picture of a possible Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen poster that has possibly begun circulating around the web. It looks like it could be pretty cool, if it were (a) real and (b) in focus.

By Neil Miller on June 30, 2008 | Comments (1)

Helena Bonham Carter Joins Terminator Salvation

Helena Bonham Carter Joins Terminator Salvation

This new Terminator film is getting another boost today though, as Helena Bonham Carter is reportedly in talks to join the production, which has already gotten underway in New Mexico.

By Neil Miller on June 30, 2008 | Comments (2)