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- Warner Bros. Plans for 'Blade Runner 2049' and More to Hit IMAX
- 'Grey's Anatomy': Alex's DeLuca Problems Could Get Worse
- Why Laverne Cox's 'Rocky Horror' Role Was Destined to Be
- Baby Groot, Childhood-Ruining Horror Movies: CAN'T WAIT! Podcast Ep. 3
- Colin Firth Is in Talks for 'Mary Poppins Returns': Report
- 'Wet Hot American Summer' Season 2 Makes Room for Alyssa Milano
- Vin Diesel Believes 'Fast 8' Could Win Oscars
- Ugh, Another 'Willy Wonka' Reboot Is in the Works
- 'Westworld' Creators Totally Thought About 'Game of Thrones' Crossover
- Chewbacca Comes to Rey's Rescue in Deleted 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Scene
- The First 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Poster & Sneak Peek Are Everything
- 'Ghostbusters' Reboot's Brutally Honest Trailer Disables Own Comments
- Colin Creevey Actor: J.K. Rowling Was 'Trigger-Happy' in Final Harry Potter Book
- Tom Hanks Wins Tabloid Apologies for 'Nonsense' Divorce Reports
- Hilary Swank Still Offered 20 Times Less Than Male Lead After 2 Oscars
| Warner Bros. Plans for 'Blade Runner 2049' and More to Hit IMAX Posted:
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| 'Grey's Anatomy': Alex's DeLuca Problems Could Get Worse Posted:  The DeLuca drama may just be beginning on "Grey's Anatomy."Since Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) brutally beat up his colleague Andrew DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti) over a misunderstanding, he's found himself coping with serious legal and professional fallout. Yet, terrible as those woes are, they may not be the end of it. As viewers have seen, DeLuca and Jo (Camilla Luddington) have been growing closer, which could be bad news for Alex. In a recent interview with ET, Gianniotti opened up about DeLuca and Jo's relationship -- including whether it could take a romantic turn. "Andrew feels like an outcast at this point," Gianniotti told ET. "He's gone through this really hard thing and doesn't have anybody to talk to about it, so in Jo he sees an ally, comrade and someone who not only understands where he's coming from, but was actually there." He admitted that it's just friendship at this point, but he didn't shut down the possibility of that changing. Of course, given how the whole mess got started, he thinks DeLuca should "tread lightly in that direction." That definitely sounds like solid advice, but let's face it: Logic rarely stops Grey Sloan's doctors from make bad romantic decisions. [via: ET] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Why Laverne Cox's 'Rocky Horror' Role Was Destined to Be Posted:  When Laverne Cox first heard Tim Curry, in character as Dr. Frank N. Furter, sensuously purr the signature lyric "Don't Dream It, Be It" in the cult-classic 1975 musical horror send-up "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," she took the sentiment to heart. And her adopted credo has become a literal truth, now that she's taking the role as her own for Fox's broadcast of the enduring hit.Offering up a refreshing 21st Century take on the gender-bending Frank N. Furter, Cox -- who's proven her dramatic chops on "Orange Is the New Black" as trans inmate Sophia Burset -- demonstrates her fierceness as a singer and dancer performer, tearing into "Rocky Horror's" indelible, sexually charged song list, including "Sweet Transvestite" and "I Can Make You a Man." And when Moviefone and other press outlets joined her for a conversation about the project, which airs Thursday, October 20 on Fox, it was clear she'd been preparing for this particular wild and untamed performance her whole life. What did it mean to you to play such an iconic role? Laverne Cox: It was a dream come true. It was magical. I think the cast and the crew, working with Kenny [Ortega, the director] and having Tim Curry there and [original producer] Lou Adler on set with us every day, it felt magical. It really was -- everyone was so committed and loved the original move so much, we just wanted to honor it. We wanted to give our all and we all did. It was really wonderful. I feel like I have a new family. The exuberance comes off the screen, with how much gusto you tackle the role. The night we shot "Sweet Transvestite," my entrance, a dear friend of mine was on set. It was the last day of the Transylvania backup dancers -- their last day shooting. They gave me so much energy, every single day. Our dancers, who we call Transylvanians, were so committed. There were many days I walked in and I was so tired, I didn't know how I was going to do it. They had so much energy and so much commitment. That night that we shot that, it was really about their energy and just the love that we all felt for that moment. It was magic. What did that musical mean to you growing up? I didn't discover "Rocky Horror" until college. The first time I saw it, I was like, "What is this? This is me." It felt like me. Frank N. Furter felt like me. At the time, I hadn't started transitioning yet, but I was sort of in the androgynous space. I had a shaved head and I wore makeup every day to ballet class. Then I saw this character who was gender non-conformant, like me, saying "Don't dream it. Be it." That became a personal mantra: "I am it" -- "It" being Dr. Frank N. Furter. Are there other inspirations you brought into the performance? Oh yeah. I don't know if I want to tell you! I think you'll be able to see them when you see the film. When Richard O'Brien wrote this, he wrote it inspired by B horror films and '50s rock 'n' roll. Knowing that, Kenny Ortega, Lou Adler, and I went back to some of that B horror and we looked at some Hollywood divas: Fay Wray, Katharine Hepburn, and Bette Davis. They influenced -- it's diva worship! I think Frank N. Furter would be very much influenced by these Hollywood divas. But then there's also rock 'n' roll, so there's Tina Turner and David Bowie and Grace Jones. It was like a hodge-podge of a lot of different influences. The wonderful thing about Kenny is that he encouraged me to go there with all that. Do you think there's a trans tipping point on TV right now? We're not fully represented. We're really diverse. There's so much more representation, so many stories that need to be told. I was hanging out with Candis Cayne yesterday, who is the first transgender woman to have a recurring role in a primetime TV show. We were talking about how we've always been around. She's been acting on television for years and doing this for a really long time. Now, people are paying attention and the way we're represented in changed. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Baby Groot, Childhood-Ruining Horror Movies: CAN'T WAIT! Podcast Ep. 3 Posted:
Hey, it's still October, so let's dive head first into the horror movies that destroyed our childhoods, shall we? "Child's Play" and its murderous Chucky seems to have had the biggest impact, while "Nightmare on Elm Street," "Friday the 13th," "Texas Chain Saw Massacre," and "Poltergeist" definitely left their marks. Special recognition goes to "Jaws" for ruining childhoods and adulthoods. PS: We still don't have a tagline. CAN'T WAIT! A Movie Lover's Podcast Ep. 3Here's the rundown:
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| Colin Firth Is in Talks for 'Mary Poppins Returns': Report Posted:  The original "Mary Poppins" is a classic, so it's understandable if you're skeptical about its sequel -- particularly since Julie Andrews isn't reprising her role as the titular character. However, Disney is doing a good job of quashing those doubts.Not only are Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Lin-Manuel Miranda set to star in the film, Colin Firth is reportedly circling the project. The actor is in talks to star as William Weatherall Wilkins, president of Fidelity Fiduciary Bank, according to Variety. It's a combination of actors that lifts up our hopes for the film, just like a magical umbrella. "Mary Poppins Returns" will pick up 25 years after its predecessor and bring back the Banks children -- Michael (Ben Wishaw) and Jane (Emily Mortimer). Although they'll have reached adulthood, they will get a visit from their beloved former nanny. Her cousin, played by Streep, will also appear. Blunt will take over from Andrews as the magical nanny, so apparently, Mary Poppins doesn't age like we regular human beings do. Never fear, though: Andrews reportedly may still appear in some capacity, along with Dick Van Dyke. We vote for them to team up with "Hamilton" creator Miranda, who will play street lamplighter Jack, for some epic song and dance. If Firth doesn't sign on, he'll be missing out -- and so will we. "Marry Poppins Returns" will be directed by Rob Marshall and is slated for release on Dec. 25, 2018. [via: Variety]This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Wet Hot American Summer' Season 2 Makes Room for Alyssa Milano Posted:  Netflix's "Wet Hot American Summer" follow-ups are charged with starpower, and Season 2 is still adding more.When "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later" premieres, we'll be seeing a lot of Alyssa Milano; the "Charmed" and "Mistresses" alum has been cast as a regular, according to Deadline. Unfortunately, no character details have been released yet, so fans can only speculate about how Milano's character will fit into the plot and the crazy Camp Firewood gang. The actress joins a cast that already includes Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Janeane Garofalo, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Showalter, Molly Shannon, Kristen Wiig, and more. They'll appear together in an installment that picks up 10 years after the insane summer featured in both the "Wet Hot American Summer" movie and its prequel series. With the staff having promised to reunite in a decade, more of their bizarre antics are sure to unfold in Season 2 -- this time, with Milano in the mix. Be ready when "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later" comes to Netflix in 2017. [via: Deadline] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Vin Diesel Believes 'Fast 8' Could Win Oscars Posted:  Vin Diesel isn't content with the "Fast and Furious" franchise making a gazillion dollars. He wants gold, too — Oscars gold.The star has always been outspoken about the movies deserving more awards attention, but he's really playing up "Fast 8" as an Academy Award contender. While promoting his recent movie "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," Diesel told Entertainment Tonight that director F. Gary Gray is taking the franchise to a new place — a place with Oscars. "He is definitely going to get his comeuppance ... He should've really been acknowledged for 'Straight Outta Compton,'" Diesel said, referring to Gray's last film, which was critically acclaimed but only received one Oscar nomination for its screenplay. "I think he went into making this movie with a little bit of a chip on his shoulder, going 'Oh, really? OK. Now I'm going to take the biggest saga in the world, and I'm about to throw Oscars at you.' Wait until you see what he does!" Big action movies rarely make a splash at the Oscars ("Mad Max: Fury Road" being a notable exception), but maybe "Fast 8" will break that trend. Diesel believes it could, since the movie is "different" from its predecessors. "It's very dark," he explained. "My character is conflicted in a way that is really going to shock you." Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Ugh, Another 'Willy Wonka' Reboot Is in the Works Posted:  Hollywood rebooting classic movies is old news, so we shouldn't be shocked that Warner Bros. is rebooting "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Still, do we really need another reboot of this beloved tale?Variety reports that Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the story from the Roald Dahl estate and is working with producer David Heyman ("Harry Potter," "Gravity") on a reboot. It would not be a reboot of the original 1971 movie starring the late Gene Wilder as the zany titular character. Dahl's tale has been rebooted before, in 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Johnny Depp as Wonka. Instead, this new project would focus on his "early adventures." It won't be an origin story, however, and it's possible that other characters from Dahl's books, like Charlie Bucket, could appear in future franchise installments. The status of Oompa Loompas is unclear. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Westworld' Creators Totally Thought About 'Game of Thrones' Crossover Posted:  Two epic dramas set in unusual worlds, both on HBO — it's natural that fans have been clamoring for a crossover between "Westworld" and "Game of Thrones." And it's something the creators of "Westworld" thought about even before the show premiered — and all thanks to George R.R. Martin, the writer behind "Game of Thrones."OK, so the crossover idea is base don the 1973 "Westworld" movie which featured other android-populated places like Roman World and Medieval World. That last one could be turned into a "Game of Thrones"-themed park. And apparently, Martin jokingly suggested the idea to Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. "We love George and our daughter's first trip anywhere in the world was out to Santa Fe for a screening of 'The Prestige' at his theater, the Jean Cocteau," Nolan told Entertainment Weekly. "He's a lovely guy and a stunning writer and it's flattering he would encourage a crossover. We should be so lucky." The biggest hitch is that it would mean dragons are actually androids. As Joy explained, "I need to believe that dragons are real. I want them be a real thing. So as much as I love George, I can't lose that for myself!" Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Chewbacca Comes to Rey's Rescue in Deleted 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Scene Posted:  He's a wookiee of few words, but Chewbacca is one tough hero.Entertainment Weekly released a new deleted scene from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The scene is included in the upcoming 3D Collector's edition, which is available for purchase in November. The edition contains commentary from director J.J. Abrams and several deleted scenes not included in the previous DVD release. This one features Chewbacca coming to Rey's rescue. Junk dealer Unkar Plutt finds Rey (Daisy Ridley) at Maz Kanata's castle and threatens to punish her for stealing the Millennium Falcon. Rey tries to fight back with her blaster, but Unkar overpowers her ... until the wookiee shows up and proves he isn't just a lovable furry sidekick: It's an interesting scene, since it proves Han Solo's warning about messing with wookiees: "That's 'cause droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookiees are known to do that." Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The First 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Poster & Sneak Peek Are Everything Posted:  It's time to celebrate, fellow pathetic dancing humans! Director James Gunn shared the first teaser poster for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" -- including a close-up in case you missed (arguably) the best part -- and then posted a hilarious sneak peek clip in advance of the first trailer.First, the poster:
LOOK DOWN! LOOK DOWN! By Star-Lord's leg. Do you see him?
But Baby Groot is too cuuuuuuuuuuuute! Sorry. From left to right, that's Karen Gillan's Nebula, Henry Rooker's Yondu, Rocket, Zoe Saldana's Gamora, Baby Groot, Chris Pratt's Peter Quill/Star-Lord, and Dave Bautista's Drax. Entertainment Weekly compared the shot to the lineup in "The Outsiders." They're also kind of their own version of "The Usual Suspects." Here's the sneak peek Gunn shared shortly after the poster:
Yeah, Peter just needs to find a woman who is pathetic, like him, who also dances. Gamora doesn't fit the bill. Vin Diesel just spoke about voicing Baby Groot in "Vol. 2," and how it was different from "Vol. 1." Gunn answered some Groot questions in his Facebook FAQ, which listed a bunch of things he says he's been asked about this and other movies. Here's a small sampling:
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| 'Ghostbusters' Reboot's Brutally Honest Trailer Disables Own Comments Posted:  Yikes. Screen Junkies ain't afraid of no ghosts but they clearly fear their own commenters. (And they may be right to.) They seemed reluctant to even do an Honest Trailer on the 2016 "Ghostbusters," wondering how it became the most political thing in the country in the middle of an election year. But after a big push to go there, they went there: The video then issued a "Trigger Warning" for people set off by the very idea of this "Ghostbusters" reboot. Cue a clip of Donald Trump yelling, "And now they're making Ghostbusters with only women. What's going on?" Back to the Honest Trailer:
Yeah, not everyone can be Venkman, someone has to be the Egon. And maybe the film didn't need three jokes about soup and four dance sequences. But still. There are many lame reboots and remakes out there, some keeping the same name as the originals, and this is the one that basically broke the Internet and broke Screen Junkies enough that they felt the need to hide from their own viewers. Why so serious? Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Colin Creevey Actor: J.K. Rowling Was 'Trigger-Happy' in Final Harry Potter Book Posted:  Every year now, on the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling apologizes for another character she killed off. She started with Fred Weasley and continued with Lupin. She may never get to Colin Creevey, but the actor who played him in the second film hasn't forgotten his sacrifice.Hugh Mitchell, now 27, played Hogwarts photographer/Harry Potter Stage 5 Clinger Colin Creevey in "Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets." He joined the second podcast of EW's Binge of Harry Potter following the second book and its film adaptation. Mitchell's Colin was only in the second movie, despite the character continuing on in later books. When he initially replied to an ad for the movie (which arrived via fax to his school), Mitchell said he auditioned for Justin Finch-Fletchley. The audition process was drawn out over a few months, then he was ultimately cast as Colin. Mitchell said director Chris Columbus had him go crazier and crazier in the role. Mitchell told EW he wasn't quick enough to read the final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," so other people spoiled his own character's death for him. EW asked if he thought Colin deserved his fate, as one of the victims/heroes of the Battle of Hogwarts:
He said it all in a light-hearted way, and he knows Colin wasn't the only one to die in the battle -- and at least he died a hero, if a much too young one. Listen to his whole interview for more, including his thanks to fans for not being too annoyed by Colin. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tom Hanks Wins Tabloid Apologies for 'Nonsense' Divorce Reports Posted:  Tom Hanks is Hollywood's resident Mr. Nice Guy, but you do not want to mess with him and his family. In a rare battle (and quick win) over tabloids, Hanks and wife Rita Wilson got apologies, retractions, and print corrections from two magazines posting cheating and divorce allegations.According to Reuters, both the National Enquirer and Star Magazine changed their stories after Hanks and Wilson fought back. The Enquirer had posted a report alleging "$400 million marriage crumbling" over Hanks's love for Meg Ryan. But not long after that, they posted this statement on their website: Star Magazine's story had gone with a Felicity Jones angle, referencing Hanks's co-star in the upcoming movie "Inferno." They subsequently posted: The Hollywood Reporter quoted a statement from Hanks and Wilson, who have been married since 1988, saying in the past they just laughed off tabloid stories, but their 29th anniversary is coming up, and they consider their marriage to be "the foundation of our family." So they lawyer-ed up and went on the offense:
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| Hilary Swank Still Offered 20 Times Less Than Male Lead After 2 Oscars Posted:  Show her the money already! Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank joined actress Connie Britton, director Ava DuVernay, Miss USA Deshauna Barber, and host Chelsea Handler in a new episode of "Chelsea," available today on Netflix. The women discussed pay gaps, among other things, sharing some sobering stories.The clip below starts with DuVernay thinking she had made it big time when she was picked to direct "Selma" (after six male directors passed) and had a budget of $20 million, which was a big jump from her previous film's budget of $200,000. Then she talked to an indie director peer whose follow-up film also had a bit of a higher budget -- a much higher one since he was picked to direct "Jurassic World." (Colin Trevorrow went on to be picked to direct "Star Wars: Episode IX.")  The ladies laughed about that, but things took a sadder turn when Swank spoke up about the pay for her two Oscar-winning roles. At 24, she made just $3,000 for the 1999 indie "Boys Don't Cry," which only had a budget of about $2 million and made around $11.5 million total, but earned her an Oscar. That $3K was so little that it wasn't even enough to qualify for health insurance with the Screen Actors Guild. Apparently Swank didn't know that until she tried to pick up a prescription and had to pay more than she expected. For that indie breakout film, you can understand the starting pay. Her second story, on still getting comparatively low pay after winning another Oscar for 2004's "Million Dollar Baby" (which made more than $200 million around the world) is more frustrating. YES. Even if that male was Brad Pitt in this prime he still wouldn't deserve 20 times more than a two-time Oscar winner with name recognition who proved she can anchor a major movie. (It probably wasn't Brad, though, since his big "hot" debut was in "Thelma and Louise" in 1991.) Here's the clip: Watch the full episode at www.Netflix.com/Chelsea. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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