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- Miley Cyrus Is Bringing Her 'Bangerz' Tour (and Twerking) to NBC
- The 'Walking Dead' Season 5 Premiere Will Finally Give Us the Answers We Need
- Here's a List of All the New People Who Could Be Voting for Oscars Next Year
- Brace Yourselves: The 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Cast Is Coming to Comic-Con
- The Three Stages of Bill Murray's Brilliantly Bittersweet Career
- Our Dream of a Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan Movie Reunion May Come True After All
- Chicago Is Getting a George Lucas-Backed 'Star Wars' Museum
- Emmy Nominations Wish List: Outstanding Movie and Outstanding Miniseries
- 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' Review: 10 Things to Know About the Cyber-Sequel
- The 'Into the Storm' Trailer Looks a Lot Like a Found-Footage 'Twister' (VIDEO)
- Cousin Matthew Gets Deadly (and Shirtless) in the First Trailer for 'The Guest' (VIDEO)
- Weekend Movies & TV: 'Transformers,' 'Girl Meets World,' 'The Leftovers,' & More (VIDEO)
- Eric Bana, 'Deliver Us From Evil' Star, on His First Foray Into Horror
- Behold! The Most '80s 'Game of Thrones' Intro Ever (VIDEO)
- The 'Predator' Reboot Is Actually a Sequel
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| Miley Cyrus Is Bringing Her 'Bangerz' Tour (and Twerking) to NBC Posted:  Miley Cyrus is set to star in a two-hour concert special for NBC, the network announced Thursday. "Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour" will chronicle two upcoming dates on Cyrus's tour, at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain and MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. "There are few recording artists with the global success achieved by Miley Cyrus," said Paul Telegdy, president of alternative and late night programming at NBC, in a statement. "This unique special will offer an exclusive peek [at] how she engages with her crew and fans at one of her hugely popular concerts." The tour is in promotion of the pop star's latest album, "Bangerz," which has been certified platinum and yielded the no. 1 single "Wrecking Ball." According to NBC's press release, the special "examines what makes the music star such a global phenomenon." Look for "Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour" on NBC on July 6 at 9 p.m. EST. [via: The Futon Critic, h/t Entertainment Weekly] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The 'Walking Dead' Season 5 Premiere Will Finally Give Us the Answers We Need Posted:  Brace yourselves, "Walking Dead" fans: Season five is going to be brutal. That's the word from series creator and executive producer Robert Kirkman, who chatted on Entertainment Weekly's SiriusXM station about what viewers can expect from Rick and co. now that they've arrived -- and been detained -- at the mysterious Terminus. But the settlement won't remain a mystery for long, promises Kirkman. "In our premiere episode of season five, we're going to give a ton of answers of who the people of Terminus are, what they're doing, why they're doing it, what's going on with them," he said. "And by the end of that episode you're going to have a much better understanding of what's going on with them and why they're so important to the show." After also joking that beloved character Daryl bites the dust (seriously, don't even kid about that, Kirkman), the executive producer also revealed that Rick's group won't remain in the train car where they were locked up at the end of season four forever, though it's "through ingenuity and creativity and somewhat savageness that they are able to make their way out." Savageness, say, in the form of cannibalism, the rumored feeding method of choice for the folks at Terminus? Kirkman didn't go that far, but he did note that, like showrunner Scott M. Gimple, he's optimistic that the series could last for many more years, especially since the comics he helped create -- the source material for the show -- are still going strong. "[T]he issues that we are doing as we speak is material that could be adapted into a season 10, 11, or 12 depending on how we adapt things. And we're not stopping," he said. "So five years from now we'll be doing comics that could be for season 15. Now, it's unrealistic to think it can go for that long, but if the show remains successful, the potential is there for that." We just hope Rick (and mostly Daryl) survive long enough to see that happen. [via: Entertainment Weekly, h/t Coming Soon] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Here's a List of All the New People Who Could Be Voting for Oscars Next Year Posted:  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its 2014 invitees to join the Academy, and the list has plenty of familiar faces. Of the 271 invitees, 20 are actors, 11 are directors, 19 are writers, and 12 are composers. Many were nominees or winners of Oscars this year. "This year's class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today," said Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs in a statement. "Their contributions to film have entertained audiences around the world, and we are proud to welcome them to the Academy." Some of the actors who will join the fold this year include: Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong'o ("12 Years a Slave"); Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Enough Said"); Best Supporting Actor nominees Michael Fassbender ("12 Years a Slave") and Barkhad Abdi ("Captain Phillips"); Josh Hutcherson ("The Hunger Games"); Clark Gregg ("The Avengers"); Best Supporting Actress nominee June Squibb ("Nebraska"); and Jason Statham. Other invitees of note:
A full list of invitees is available from the Academy's website. The site notes that "Academy members may sponsor one candidate for membership within their branch" each year, with applications due in mid-March. New members will be officially welcomed and inducted into the Academy during a private ceremony in September. [via: Oscars.org, h/t Indiewire] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Brace Yourselves: The 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Cast Is Coming to Comic-Con Posted:  The Hulk himself has confirmed it: The entire "Avengers: Age of Ultron" cast will make an appearance at San Diego's Comic-Con. Actor Mark Ruffalo revealed the news in an interview with Collider, where he told the site that the cast would take a break from filming in London to attend the annual celebration. "We're working. We're shooting. We're gonna stop and get on a plane and go to Comic-Con together," Ruffalo told the site. "It's gonna be amazing." That's no doubt music to "Avengers" fans' ears, though not an unexpected bit of news, since "Ultron" is now less than a year away from theaters, and Comic-Con is the biggest and best platform from which Marvel can promote the flick. But just what sort of footage Ruffalo and co. might bring with them is still up for debate, and with only a few weeks to go before the Con, you can bet there will be plenty of speculation and breathless anticipation until then. Comic-Con International: San Diego is slated for July 24-27. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" hits theaters on May 1, 2015. [via: Collider] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Three Stages of Bill Murray's Brilliantly Bittersweet Career Posted:  Bill Murray became a movie star 35 years ago this week, upon the release of "Meatballs" on June 29, 1979. His lead role as the head counselor at a sub-par summer camp marked a number of firsts: his first of four movies with director Ivan Reitman (the others were "Stripes" and the two "Ghostbusters"), his first of six movies with writer Harold Ramis (the four Reitman films, plus "Caddyshack" and "Groundhog Day"), and his first taste of mega-stardom beyond his TV fame on "Saturday Night Live."Since then, his career has taken on a trajectory unique in the history of film, one in which he's gone from comic goofball to dramatic thespian, from universally beloved to acquired taste, and from manic cynic to soft-spoken spiritual seeker. Through it all, however, there have been a few constants; no matter whether he's a grubby groundskeeper or a morose mogul: Murray's character is always the coolest and most charismatic guy in the room -- at least in the movie playing in his own mind. "Meatballs" established, from the dawn of Murray's film career, the persona that would define him -- and which he's spent much of his career reacting against. His camp counselor, a guy named Tripper, is a rebel against the very notions of sincerity and earnestness. Every utterance and gesture seems to have ironic air quotes around it. Yet he's not without heart or seriousness. He proves he's capable of caring, about both love interest Roxanne (a fellow counselor) and lonely camper Rudy, without losing his ironic detachment. There's a war inside him between perpetual boyishness and rueful maturity, but it can wait until summer's over. Meanwhile, Tripper's cynicism-with-a-grin is so charismatic that it's capable of motivating the whole camp; his famous "It just doesn't matter" speech is one of the least likely yet most effective pep rally moments in film. It could also be the motto for most early Murray characters. Later Murray characters, of course, will find things that matter to them a great deal, and will often lose them. Immaturity and petulance still wage war within him against experience and wisdom, but the outcome is no longer a certainty. He'll trade in ironic detachment for quiet dignity, but as before, he'll insist on respect because he's still the alpha dog. Which Murray you prefer may depend on your own maturity level. When you're young, you wish you could be as unflappable as early Murray; when you're older, you may identify with the Murray-in-crisis of his middle years; and when you're older still, you'll recognize yourself in the sadder-but-wiser Murray of his recent roles. In other words, you can divide Murray's career into the following three stages: The Slacker Hipster Prince Years (1979-87) Best Movies: "Meatballs," "Caddyshack" (featuring Murray in his iconic role as loony groundskeeper Carl Spackler), "Stripes" (essentially, Tripper joins the Army), and "Ghostbusters" (the supernatural comedy that found Murray at his irreverent peak). Worst Movies: "Where the Buffalo Roam" (a biopic of Hunter S. Thompson, for which Murray was neither weird enough nor serious enough) and "The Razor's Edge" (Murray's vanity project, a drama in which he plays Somerset Maugham's spiritual pilgrim, a role for which he simply doesn't have the dramatic chops -- yet). Wild Cards: "Tootsie" (a rare supporting turn in which Murray proves for the first time that he really can play a straight role, sort of, while still getting laughs) and "Little Shop of Horrors" (Murray has a priceless cameo as the masochistic dental patient whom Jack Nicholson played in the original, non-musical version). The Self-Loathing Grouch Years (1988-97) Best Movies: "Scrooged" (Murray's first real critique of his own fame and power, and his first real redemption as a decent and earnest human being), "What About Bob?" (in which he plays a curiously lovable psycho stalker who drives his shrink mad), and "Groundhog Day" (Murray turns in perhaps his finest work as another showbiz jerk redeemed by magic), "Kingpin" (Murray as a smug, villainous superstar bowler). Worst Movies: "Ghostbusters II" (in which Murray's contempt for the material and his own phoned-in performance is apparent in every frame), "Mad Dog and Glory" (a dramatic role as a menacing mobster threatening meek photographer Robert De Niro, who should have had Murray's part and vice versa), "Larger Than Life" (Murray co-stars with an elephant), "Space Jam" (cynical, even when playing himself in what was a blatant cash grab for everyone involved), and "The Man Who Knew Too Little" (another Bob-like naïf unwittingly wreaking havoc, but with far less charm). Wild Cards: "Quick Change" (the only film Murray has ever directed, an underrated comedy in which he gives an early sad-clown performance as a bank robbery mastermind who can't manage to escape a nightmarish New York City) and "Ed Wood" (the first of Murray's great cameo roles, here as a flamboyant member of legendarily awful director's sideshow-like repertory company of performers). The Zen Master Years (1998-present) Best Movies: "Rushmore" (Murray's first of many movies for Wes Anderson, in which he plays a young overachiever's mentor-turned-rival, marks a tectonic shift for the comic actor, who proves for the first time that he's capable of evoking great pathos with minimal effort), "The Royal Tenenbaums" (Murray is just another member of Anderson's ensemble, playing an intense scholar married to a restless Gwyneth Patlrow), "Lost in Translation" (Murray earned his only Oscar nomination to date for his wistful turn as a Murray-like star shooting an ad in Japan who finds a kindred spirit in wide-eyed tourist Scarlett Johansson), "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (Murray plays the lead in Anderson's midlife crisis movie as a Jacques Cousteau-like oceanographer/documentarian dealing with grief and loss), "Broken Flowers" (in Jim Jarmusch's drama, Murray is another Zissou-like middle-ager who gains and loses a redemptive shot at being a good father),"Zombieland" (maybe Murray's best cameo ever, as himself, coping with a zombie apocalypse), "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Moonrise Kingdom," and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (three more Anderson films with finely etched Murray cameos). Worst Movies: "Charlie's Angels" (Murray is wasted as Bosley, the eunuch who tends to the comely trio of detectives), "Garfield" (Murray voices the gluttonous comic-strip cat, a role of the sort he's long since outgrown), "Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties" (Murray has balked at a third "Ghostbusters," but he still made this?), and "Hyde Park on Hudson" (a noble failure that stars Murray as FDR, a role for which his blend of insouciance and gravitas should have worked but just comes off as eccentric and even creepy instead). Wild Cards: "Wild Things" (Murray has a small but vital role as an ambulance-chasing lawyer who may be wilier than he lets on), "Hamlet" (Murray offers a surprisingly good Polonius in this version of Shakespeare's drama) "Osmosis Jones" (Murray returns to his old-style slob humor in this odd live-action/animation hybrid) "Coffee and Cigarettes" (Murray cameos as himself for Jarmusch) "City of Ember" (Murray tries children's fantasy but doesn't quite belong in the unreal world), "Get Low" (Murray happily plays second fiddle to Robert Duvall in this backwoods tall tale), and "The Monuments Men" (Murray is just sort of along for the ride in George Clooney's World War II art-recovery drama). If you didn't grow up during the years when Bill Murray was a surefire box office draw, it may be hard to grasp how central he was to film comedy of the '80s and early '90s, or how radically different his performances and his character-actor career are from the leading-man status he used to enjoy -- and chafe at. But one thing he is now and always has been is a showman, an entertainer -- one whose most important audience, however, was always himself. Back then, he used his fame and charisma to make fun of show business smarminess; today, his minimalist style makes him seem utterly indifferent to whether a performance will increase his fame, likability, or bank account. Then as now, his first priority always seemed to be amusing himself -- it's just that most of the time, he's managed to delight moviegoers as well. At the very least, he's always kept us on our toes, from "Meatballs" to "Monuments Men," wondering where Murray's meandering muse will lead him next. 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| Our Dream of a Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan Movie Reunion May Come True After All Posted:  After initial reports suggested that their next collaboration would be strictly off-screen, it seems that frequent co-stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan may reunite on film after all.The Hollywood Reporter writes that Hanks is in negotiations to make a small cameo in "Ithaca," Ryan's directorial debut in which she's also starring. Hanks had previously signed on in a behind-the-scenes role to executive produce the film through his Playtone company. If things pan out, this would mark the fourth time -- and first time in 16 years -- that the pair have starred together on the big screen, following "Joe Versus the Volcano," "Sleepless in Seattle," and "You've Got Mail." "Ithaca" is an adaption of William Saroyan's 1943 novel "The Human Comedy," and focuses on a 14-year-old bike messenger delivering telegrams during World War II, and the war's effect on his hometown and his family. Hanks would play the boy's father. Ryan stars alongside Sam Shepard, Melanie Griffith, and Jack Quaid (Ryan's son). Shooting is expected to start next month. [via The Hollywood Reporter] Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Chicago Is Getting a George Lucas-Backed 'Star Wars' Museum Posted:  The Force is with the Windy City: Chicago has been selected as the location of a museum to be built by George Lucas and host a collection of "Star Wars" memorabilia.The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the director will build the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on a 17-acre lakefront plot, and exhibit his vast personal collection of film memorabilia and artwork, including a full-scale model of the Millennium Falcon, as well as multiple artifacts showcasing the history of film. Chicago beat out San Francisco and Los Angeles as other potential locations for the museum; Lucas's wife, Mellody Hobson, is from the Windy City, and the couple live there part-time. Lucas has pledged to spend $700 million of his own money building the museum, and its construction will be funded completely by private money. It's expected to create hundreds of local jobs. "The museum will house a collection that includes valuable Norman Rockwell paintings, examples of the special effects he pioneered at Industrial Light & Magic, and memorabilia such as the Darth Vader costume," according to a Chicago Tribune report. "The works are wrapped around the theme of storytelling," and the museum is expected to be extremely interactive. "I am humbled to be joining such an extraordinary museum community and to be creating the museum in a city that has a long tradition of embracing the arts and architecture," Lucas said in a statement. The museum is expected to open sometime in 2018. [via: Chicago Sun-Times, h/t Vanity Fair] Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Emmy Nominations Wish List: Outstanding Movie and Outstanding Miniseries Posted:  The 2014 Emmy nominations will be revealed July 10 and in the days leading up to that big announcement we'll be sharing our dream picks for nods in the big categories. You can find our picks for the reality categories here, Variety Series here, and Lead Actor/Actress in a Miniseries or Movie here. Today's focus: Outstanding TV Movie and Outstanding Miniseries.The 2014 Emmys bring a few change-ups, one being that the category for miniseries and movies will split. With increased competition due to popular anthologies like "American Horror Story" entering the miniseries arena, the bulky category has decided to return to two separate ones. On the movies side,TV films weren't especially strong this year, but we think there were a few that deserve recognition in this race. Here are our dream 2014 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Television Film and Outstanding Miniseries: This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' Review: 10 Things to Know About the Cyber-Sequel Posted:  This year, the Fourth of July holiday is oddly devoid of blockbuster entertainment, with a handful of smaller movies (including Warner Bros' "Tammy" and Screen Gems' "Deliver Us From Evil") heading to the multiplex instead of the usual onslaught of spectacle and bombast. This maybe was a response to last year's disappointing turn from Disney's mega-budgeted "The Lone Ranger," which suffered in the primo slot, handily out-earned by those weird yellow minions in "Despicable Me 2."This year, the big guns are pulled the week before the holiday, in form of Paramount's "Transformers: Age of Extinction," the fourth (!) entry in the based-on-the-plastic-toys franchise that began way back in 2007 with a relatively straightforward (and fun) tale of a teenage boy and his first car, which turns out to be a robotic alien shape-shifter. Ah, those were simpler times. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" is, like all of the other movies, directed (with flair) by Michael Bay, a man whose last film was last year's "low budget" crime movie "Pain & Gain." (Even on a smaller scale, he managed to indulge brilliantly, like cramming in more self-aware voice over narration than "Casino.") Well, Bay is back doing what Bay does best: pitting the heroic Autobots against the more morally questionable Decepticons, and letting them get at it. (Yes, there are some humans, who are this time played by Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, and Kelsey Grammer, amongst others.) So does the pyrotechnically-prone Bay pull off a late-in-the-series triumph? Or is this a case of been there, transformed that? 1. The Talk of an In-Franchise Reboot Have Been Grossly Overstated There was a lot of chatter before the movie opened that it would be something of an in-series reboot, considering the entirety of the human cast (led by Shia LeBeouf) had been jettisoned and replaced, and only a handful of the Autobots that we know and love were scheduled to return (Bumblebee, we love you!) This was a way for Bay to keep things interesting, to refresh the franchise while also chugging along with what had come before it. And for a while you get the sense that this is true, with the opening of the movie having a cool, homespun "Friday Night Lights" vibe, as we're introduced to Wahlberg's inventor (WHOSE NAME IS CADE YEAGER) and his improbably hot daughter (Nicola Peltz), who, despite living in some backwater Texas town, looks like a glamorous supermodel, plucked and waxed and lacquered within an inch of her life. (The Texas setting, combined with a dinosaur-filled prologue, and many honeyed shots of sunset, make you feel like Bay might be making a run at Terrence Malick and "Tree of Life." This is probably wishful thinking.) But then the movie starts referencing the events of the last film -- the big battle that destroyed much of Chicago and the fact that evil aliens and shadowy members of the United States government are hunting Optimus Prime (voiced, since the original animated series, by Peter Cullen). Then it becomes very clear: this is just the next movie, with a slightly reconfigured cast. Now I get it. 2. It's a Lot Like the Third One The third "Transformers" movie, 2011's "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," was probably the second best entry in the franchise, after the original, and had a whole bunch of genuinely dazzling imagery (like the space battle prologue and the climactic Chicago showdown) and ballsy narrative flourishes (including a JFK-centered opening sequence that played like Oliver Stone-goes-summer blockbuster). So it's understandable that they'd want to return to that well again, but so soon? And so explicitly? There's more wanton destruction, again of Chicago but also of urban Hong Kong, and some of the same spaceships from the earlier film (I think). It's all just a little too familiar. Transformers can literally do anything. And yet they just keep doing the same things. 3. The Plot Is Indecipherable These movies have never made much sense but they've also gotten progressively nonsensical. To the point that I had no idea what was happening in any scene, really, and was even more confused how one scene connected to the next (much less to several scenes down the line). Maybe this is some kind of experimental filmmaking Bay is attempting and this will be studied and dissected for decades to come. But I kind of doubt that. 4. It's Both Action-Packed and Totally Boring There is so much destruction and carnage and robots crashing into buildings that it becomes numbing and, honestly, a bit dull. The usual "beats" of an action sequence, the careful placement of suspense and tension, are all gone, replaced instead by large swaths of ransacking madness. Not only is the plot incoherent, but the action is too; it stops working on any kind of level as something we would identify as a movie. Also: 5. The Running Time Is Nearly 3-Hours So just keep that in mind. It's almost the same length as "Boyhood," where you watch a kid age 12 years. Woof. 6. T.J. Miller Is Great If you have seen "Silicon Valley," then you know how amazing T.J. Miller is. Here he gets to flex his comedic muscle as a doofus who works alongside Wahlberg's CADE YEAGER. (Do you understand? His name is CADE YEAGER. No one in the history of mankind or autobot has ever been named CADE YEAGER. NEVER.) There's a great chase sequence where Bay periodically cuts to Miller, who gets spot-on, what-the-hell-is-happening commentary. 7. The Dinobots Are Only in It for a Few Minutes Much of the promotional materials and marketing for "Transformers: Age of Extinction" have been built around the image of Optimus Prime riding a giant, dragon-like robot that fans will handily identify as Grimlock, the leader of the Dinobots. So, yes, Paramount and Hasbro have been loudly trumpeting the fact that THERE ARE DINOBOTS IN THIS MOVIE. So what a disappointment, then, that these giant robot beasts, which also includes a two-headed pterodactyl character and a triceratops and this other dude with giant spines on its back, show up in what feels like the third act of the third act, for only a handful of minutes. They do get to do some cool stuff, like breathe fire and break skyscrapers and things, but honestly it's too little, too late, and shot so chaotically that we never get to drink in the full majesty of them. 8. The IMAX 3D Is Pretty Cool I'll give it that. But, again, not a noticeable improvement over the third film, in which Bay seemed to be more measured and disciplined, especially when it came to the 3D technology, which benefits from longer takes and more fluid editing. Still, seeing those giant robots on a screen that big is always fun. 9. Yes, It Sets Up Yet Another Movie The movie ends with a dangling question mark, one that was established before the movie even properly starts (so, yes, that's three-hours of no-answers). With any luck Cade Yeager will be back to set things right. Honestly, I'm not sure if there was anything after the credits. I was starting to lose sensation in my lower half and regaining blood flow to my foreign parts seemed more vital than some post-credits cookie. 10. There's Another Sci-Fi Movie Premiering This Weekend That May Be More Worthy of Your Time So, in limited release this weekend is "Snowpiercer," a film by South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho that features Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, John Hurt, and Octavia Spencer. "Snowpiercer" follows a group of survivors of a global warming-related disaster as they travel from the back of the train to the front; to get answers and truly assess how bad the situation is. It's a thrilling, visionary masterpiece, on the level of "Blade Runner" or "WALL-E," and it demands to be seen. "Transformers: Age of Extinction" hits theaters June 27. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The 'Into the Storm' Trailer Looks a Lot Like a Found-Footage 'Twister' (VIDEO) Posted:  We were at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida, last week and saw that the "Twister" attraction was still up and running. That's right: "Twister." You know, the Jan De Bont film about tornados that was co-written by Michael Crichton and executive produced by Steven Spielberg (it co-starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, who hated each other so much by the end of filming that they couldn't even record the "Twister" ride pre-show together) that is nearly 20 years old. Apparently somebody remembers it, because not only is the ride still dazzling dozens of guests a day at Universal Studios, but New Line Cinema is about to unleash "Into the Storm," which, judging by the trailer, is a found footage homage to "Twister."There isn't a lot of plot detail that you can glean from the trailer, although it seems to focus a father (played by "The Hobbit's" Richard Armitage) as he teams up with some storm chasers (including Sarah Wayne Callies from "The Walking Dead") to save his son from an outbreak of extreme weather conditions. The "found footage" aspect comes from literally whatever camera is around -- according to the studio, both professional storm chasers and amateurs will be glimpsed in the film, and the trailer makes it seem like the film will also appropriate things like school security cameras and the like. Hey, whatever works. Steven Quale, who directed "Final Destination 5," the disappointing fifth entry in the film series that made unexpected gusts of wind really scary long before "Paranormal Activity," directed "Into the Storm," which is scheduled to blow into theaters on August 8th. Make sure all of your lawn furniture is tied down beforehand. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Cousin Matthew Gets Deadly (and Shirtless) in the First Trailer for 'The Guest' (VIDEO) Posted:  For "Downton Abbey" fans, Dan Stevens exists solely as the chubby Cousin Matthew, who was unceremoniously written off of the show when Stevens decided to pursue other avenues of his career. (He starred alongside Jessica Chastain in the Broadway production of "The Duchess," which was quite good as well.) Those same fans will probably be shocked and, most likely, swoon heavily, when they get a load of the teaser trailer for Stevens's new movie, "The Guest" (via IGN).When you get your first glimpse of Stevens in "The Guest" trailer, you can see that the actor is sporting a whole new look; he is chiseled. "My name is David," he says, with his pitch-perfect American accent, and flashes a million watt smile. The rest of the trailer is less than a minute long, and keeps things purposefully vague: David is a soldier who shows up on the doorstep of his fallen comrade's family, insisting that their dead son asked David to keep an eye on them. From there things get considerably weirder. We saw the film as part of the midnight section of the SXSW, where it was picked up for distribution by Picturehouse (it'll be out this fall). And we've got to say: "The Guest" is one of the very best genre movies of the year. Hands down. It's funny, it's scary, it's stylish, and it's incredibly surprising. Stevens delivers a star-making performance that is unsettling and charismatic. This guy is amazing. Even after having left the Abbey. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Weekend Movies & TV: 'Transformers,' 'Girl Meets World,' 'The Leftovers,' & More (VIDEO) Posted: This weekend, Mark Wahlberg and Optimus Prime take on the Autobots and Decepticons in "Transformers: Age of Extinction," Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton face off in a futuristic class war in "Snowpiercer," Cory and Topanga return in the highly-anticipated "Girl Meets World," which premieres Friday on the Disney Channel, and Damon Lindelof's "The Leftovers" kicks off this Sunday on HBO.  Also in theaters this weekend:
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| Eric Bana, 'Deliver Us From Evil' Star, on His First Foray Into Horror Posted:  NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) never imagined his oath to serve and protect would encompass demonic possession and exorcisms. Based on the book "Beware the Night" and inspired by true events, "Deliver Us From Evil" finds Sarchie teaming up with an unconventional priest, Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez), to solve a criminal case involving sinister forces. Moviefone Canada recently spoke to Bana about the paranormal thriller, whether he's a believer in the supernatural, and the possibility of a sequel. Moviefone Canada: "Deliver Us From Evil" is your first horror movie. What spoke to you about your character Ralph Sarchie and his journey? Eric Bana: It was just a really well-written character, who I found intriguing and just happened to be in a horror film. I loved that combination. Director Scott Derrickson has such a pedigree in the genre that I couldn't say no. When a horror script like this crosses your desk, does the "based on a true story" initially pique your interest, lend some credibility or add to the skepticism? It definitely made it more interesting. I was like, "What? What are you talking about? Some of this stuff happened?" I got access to Ralph's book and spent a lot of time talking to Scott about the subject matter. I was quite naïve about it, to be honest. Like most of us, we only know what we've seen in movies. Culturally, it's an interesting theme to learn about and realize in many parts of the world, this is not something that is treated lightly. It's taken quite seriously. I just had to be open-minded. You had doubts about the supernatural nature of the material. At what point did you buy into the possibility of demonic possession existing, or did you? I guess I just became open to the reality of the fact that there are a lot of people truly suffering in various ways. It doesn't matter if you believe or don't believe. Those people deserve to be heard and deserve to be helped. That's where people like Ralph come in. That's the part that's factual. You have to acknowledge that part is real. I feel a lot more knowledgeable about that. In what ways did having the real Ralph Sarchie on set help shape your performance? I guess by osmosis. I was conscious of the fact it can be a very awkward situation when two people are around each other in that set of circumstances. Someone is having an actor portray a version of them. I'm meeting someone who has, or has not, expectations about what I may do. That can be very awkward. I was very conscious of not getting into Sarchie's face at all. I almost asked him no questions. I just figured "He has a job to do on the film as a supervisor. He will be around. I will soak up his energy. I will pickpocket various aspects of his personality," and that's kind of how it went. We got along really well. Ninety percent of the conversations we had were about motorcycles, not about possession. What did filming in the Bronx add to the experience? It was fantastic. No disrespect to your great city of Toronto, but the first thing I said to Scott was, "Please promise me we'll shoot this in New York and we won't end up somewhere else like Vancouver, Toronto or Sydney. You have to shoot this film in New York." Scott felt the same. Jerry Bruckheimer felt the same. We were lucky that we managed to secure the locations and shoot in real places. You get better bang for the buck in production. As an actor, I much prefer to be on location than in a studio. It was extremely beneficial. It must have been a bonus shooting at the Bronx Zoo, especially since they haven't filmed a movie there in a very long time. Yes, we were lucky to get access there. It was a nice break to do the quiet zoo for a few nights as opposed to the main streets of the Bronx. It's often difficult to guess how a finished film will come out. Are horror films even harder to judge considering they rely so heavily on music, edits and sometimes effects? I was aware that sound design plays a huge role in a great horror film, especially for someone like Scott. His ear for sound is great. If you watch "Sinister" and "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," sound is such an important component. I was really aware of that and aware of helping Scott with the beats and the timing. Oddly enough, horror has a lot of similarities to comedy. Horror is sometimes extremely reliant on precise physical beats, which is similar to comedy and sketch comedy. I enjoyed that technical, meticulous playing with those beats. Portraying this intense, raw fear is unfamiliar ground for you. What surprised you about making a horror movie? I was actually well-prepared for it. Scott was very vocal in explaining things to me because he didn't want any surprises. In one of our early conversations, he said something interesting, which was, "The thing you have to understand about horror films, which is why a lot of big movie stars don't like doing them, is there's nothing sexy about them. There's nothing pretty about being scared. That's an important element. There's going to be plenty of times when I'm going to need stuff from you that some people are nervous about." Well, I couldn't give a shit. I wasn't concerned about that at all. It was fantastic to have that early conversation. It made me aware of the kind of beats that are necessary. There wasn't anything that really shocked me once we got in there making it. Scott is a terrific filmmaker with a masterful understanding of what's involved in creating tension and scaring the audience. There are still more Sarchie stories to tell. What are your thoughts on sequels and reprising this role? That's out of my hands. If you're asking me would it be fun to do him again? Absolutely. It's not often I read a script and think to myself, "This character is potentially a lot of fun and has a journey." When I finished the film, I thought to myself, "Yeah, I could definitely do him again." I'm not going to say never. We'll see. I'm sure there are plenty more demons for him and Mendoza to take on. "Deliver Us From Evil" opens in theatres on July 2.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Behold! The Most '80s 'Game of Thrones' Intro Ever (VIDEO) Posted:  As Vulture handily points out, a YouTube user has combined a preexisting fan-made "Game of Thrones" intro, with a synth-y variation of the theme music that another super-fan put together, to create the most awesomely eighties "Game of Thrones" credits of all time. Seriously. This is awesome. Everything about this is awesome: the antique HBO logo, the phony VHS-style ripples that interrupt the images, the old school font, and, of course, the must by Steve Duzz, which puts an upbeat, "Miami Vice"-worthy spin on the unforgettable theme music. If Westeros had a gay nightclub, you better believe this remix would be playing there on the regular. Quite frankly, it makes me want to have a dance with dragons! Zing! And while this won't make the ten-month wait until the next season of "Game of Thrones" any less painful (and won't soothe the wounds of knowing Lady Stoneheart really won't be showing up on the series), it will at least give you something to shimmy to. And that's important in all seven kingdoms. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The 'Predator' Reboot Is Actually a Sequel Posted:  Earlier this week, news broke that "Predator" would be getting a big screen revamp from writer/director Shane Black, who co-starred in the original movie as The Guy Who Makes The Off-Color Jokes (actual character name: Rick Hawkins). It was widely believed that this would be a soup-to-nuts remake in the mold of "Batman Begins" or 2009's "Star Trek." Well, Collider got in touch with Black and had him clarify what direction this new film would be taking, and it turns out that it's actually more straightforward than that.Black said that the approach that he and co-writer Fred Dekker were taking was an "inventive sequel." "As far as Fred and I are concerned," Black told Collider's Adam Chitwood. "Why start over, when you've all this rich mythology yet to mine?" Black, apparently, isn't a huge fan of reboots but that he can "get behind inventive sequels." The draw for Black was "the idea of expanding and exploring the existing 'Predator' mythology, rather than hitting the restart button." The filmmaker went on to say that Dekker, who co-wrote one of Black's very first screenplays, "The Monster Squad," is the "perfect" collaborator for the project, but wouldn't elaborate on the specifics of the new story. Besides John McTiernan's original, groundbreaking "Predator," released back in 1987, the franchise spawned two sequels: 1990's middling "Predator 2," which replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger with... Danny Glover, and 2010's surprisingly underrated "Predators." Additionally, there were two crossover films with the "Alien" series: "Alien vs. Predator" (2004) and "Alien vs. Predator: Requiem" (2007). But the less said about those the better. Hopefully we'll hear more about this project very soon. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted:  Mark Wahlberg is one of today's biggest Hollywood stars and his versatility has been showcased in the variety of films he chooses to do and the projects he produces. Soon you can catch him in "Transformers: Age of Extinction," which opens this weekend. But before he was an Academy Award nominee, Wahlberg was a model and rapper who went by Marky Mark. Here is a throwback clip of a young Mark when he was featured on "Teen Vid." He also was interviewed by Joan Rivers for her talk show and proved to be quite a sweetheart as he chatted about his rise to fame. Aww. We will always love you, Mark. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| This 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Preview Makes the Wait Even More Unbearable (EXCLUSIVE) Posted: Think you know "Guardians of the Galaxy"? You have no idea. (Well, you probably do, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this.)  In this sneak peek, debuting exclusively on Moviefone, we get a rundown of who's who and what's what in Marvel's ambitious, intragalactic adventure, in which a ragtag group of convicts teams up to save the galaxy. Each of the stars gives us his or her take on their characters, complete with commentary from Groot's Vin Diesel and Rocket Raccoon's Bradley Cooper. Oh, and did we mention you're going to see some new footage? You are. "They're the thieves, the bounty hunters, and the neglected. It's not a typical superhero movie," says Zoe Saldana, who plays the murderous Gamora. While we kinda got that sense from the trailer, we're happy to hear it come from the assassin's mouth. "Peter Quill is the only human in this world," explains Chris Pratt, who plays the Earthling-turned-outer-space outlaw. "He doesn't have, like, super-human strength or the ability to fly. But he uses his cunning and his charm to get himself out of situations." Seeing as Pratt oozes charm, this role couldn't have been more perfect for him. "Drax is a warrior, but he's so funny," reveals Dave Bautista, who plays Drax the Destroyer, a thug who lives up to his name. Up until now, we haven't really heard the character speak, so it's nice to know he can. And he's funny at that. "Groot is one of the strangest and m interesting characters Marvel has ever put on film," reveals Diesel, who is definitely right about that. In one scene, we can see the tree-alien letting loose an arsenal of lightning bugs to light the way. Pretty trippy. Coming in a close second to Groot in the category of weirdness, however, is the rascally Rocket Raccoon. "Rocket is a raccoon with real anger issues," says Cooper. And that's pretty much all you need to read about Rocket -- the rest has to be seen to be believed. So watch him blow up some stuff in the clip. The unbearable wait for "Guardians of the Galaxy" ends when it hits theaters August 1. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 7 Mistakes You Definitely Missed in Michael Bay Movies (PHOTOS) Posted:  Michael Bay has built a reputation on high-octane, explosive-heavy action films, but don't ask him to pay attention to the finer details. In the past two decades, the director has churned out blockbuster after blockbuster and earned billions of dollars at the box office. So, naturally, the studios couldn't care less about a continuity here and there. Regardless, we've decided to bring you a few of the most egregious production errors from his summer hits. From "Bad Boys" to "Transformers," here are 7 blunders from Michael Bay movies. As usual, all photos are courtesy of MovieMistakes.com. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Gary Oldman Apologizes, Andy Serkis Channels Gollum & Caesar in Our Late Night Roundup (VIDEO) Posted:  Here are some moments you might have missed during Wednesday night's late night talk shows: Gary Oldman, who'd gotten himself into major hot water after making some inflammatory remarks -- including defending Mel Gibson's notorious anti-Semitic rant -- in a recent Playboy interview, made a conciliatory appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," where he offered a long, seemingly heartfelt apology for what he dubbed "offensive, insensitive, pernicious, and ill-informed words." Acknowledging that he let his fans down, Oldman said that as a public figure, he's supposed to be an inspiration, and instead, "I'm an A-hole," adding, "I'm 56, and I should know better." Oldman's entire mea culpa is worth watching, especially for Kimmel's reaction, in which the host makes an admittedly awkward transition into talking about the actor's new flick, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and quips that the distraction caused by Oldman's controversy is "not fair to the apes." The next "Kimmel" clip featuring Oldman is decidedly -- and perhaps intentionally -- wildly different in tone, a silly man on the street segment dubbed Stranger Wrestling. The premise is fairly self-explanatory: Oldman, with a GoPro camera strapped to his head, approaches unassuming men and women in public, chats them up, then proceeds to beat the crap out of them for no discernible reason. "What a rush!" declares a loony-looking Oldman. Over on "Conan," Oldman's co-star, Andy Serkis, demonstrated some ape calls that he learned in preparation for reprising his role as Caesar in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and discussed the difference in Caesar's vocalizations -- namely, his ability to talk -- this time around. That led host Conan O'Brien to wonder what a conversation between Caesar and one of Serkis's other iconic motion-capture characters, "The Lord of the Rings"'s and "The Hobbit"'s Gollum, might sound like. Serkis obliged, and the ensuing exchange was both impressive and hilarious. Who knew mocking Conan while channeling a fictional character could be so fun? On "The Late Show," host David Letterman chatted with "Transformers: Age of Extinction" star Mark Wahlberg about his family's restaurant (and reality show), Wahlburgers, and the different fare available. There's not much more to their conversation, though if you're craving something hearty, be warned: there's lots of mouth-watering talk about burgers, bacon, and what Wahlberg dubs the family's "special Wahl sauce." Just what that entails is left up to viewers' imaginations. Also on Letterman, Ben Falcone discussed his new movie "Tammy," which he directed and co-wrote with his wife, Melissa McCarthy. Falcone admitted that it was stressful taking on so much responsibility for the film (he also stars in it), and said that being in charge of so many decisions -- including which forks to use in a particular scene -- was overwhelming at times. The actor also briefly discussed the infamous airplane scene from "Bridesmaids," in which he makes out with McCarthy, and how he's hoping his kids never see it. And finally, Gabriel Iglesias stopped by "Chelsea Lately" and revealed the methods that helped him drop from 445 to 330 pounds: yoga, lots of walking, and cutting out carbs. But the comedian lamented that his fans are making it difficult to keep up his regimen, because they keep bringing him chocolate cake after stand-up shows, based off a throwaway comment he made way back in 1998 about liking the dessert. "I should have said I love cash," Igelsias told host Chelsea Handler. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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