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We said it before and we’ll say it again. Idris Elba is the hardest working man in show business. With three films in production, and producing a feature and a documentary, Idris still had time to star in his very own television show Luther. Now if you haven’t checked it out, Luther is some of the best television I’ve ever seen. If you weren’t sure about Idris’s acting chops, this show proves that he is a beast. | Full Story
Dark Knight Fans Approve Of Catwoman Costume.
I can literally hear all the Batman fans letting out a long hard sigh of relief. The first picture of Anne Hathaway in full costume for The Dark Knight Rises looked more like a hot futuristic biker babe. I know fans trust Christopher Nolan completely, but questions did arise as to whether Anne Hathaway would actually be “Catwoman“. Nolan strives to make his Batman universe as realistic as possible, so we don’t know what will be kept or thrown away. | Full Story
Piers Morgan sat down with Morgan Freeman and discussed the actor’s divorce, success and politics. Freeman’s comments about the Tea Party being racist was the news around the web: the actor/activist said ” They are going to do whatever it takes to get that black man out of office”. Freeman received a mix of support and criticisms about what he said, but I’m pretty sure he’s not too concerned about the nay-sayers. | Full Story
Jessica Chastain wins the heat in the race for the role of a soldier that meets Tom Cruise on a barron burnt up earth, in the new film “Horizons”. Alongside Chastain, the film’s actors may include Olga Kurylenko(Quantum of Solace), Brit Marling (Another Earth) and Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). Chastain may have won the battle for female lead, but another casting selection will be made to play Cruise’s wife. | Full Story
The cast is forming quickly for the crime thriller ‘One Shot.‘ The latest to snag a role is Alexia Fast. Also rounded up in the mix are David Oyelowo, Richard Jankins, and Rosamund Pike.
One Shot, an adaptation of a Lee Childs novel, stars Tom Cruise as the character Jack Reacher. Reacher is an ex-army cop that inadvertently gets involved in the murder of 5 people at the hands of an army sniper. | Full Story
John Legend is hot right now and a number of networks want what he’s got. After long, drawn out negotiations, NBC has closed the deal for “Mixed Blessings”. The Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter will executive produce the comedy alongside Mike Jackson through their ‘Get Lifted Film Company’
‘Mixed Blessing’ is based on Jackson’s childhood. It follows a hip hop artist that grew up in the streets and now lives with a white family in suburban Philadelphia. | Full Story
Since Steve Carrell announced that he was leaving ‘The Office,’ everybody wanted to know who would replace the regional manager at Dunder Mifflin. During the finale there was a slue of potential candidates for the new position but no decision was made and, well the season was over. NBC managed to keep a secret that left ‘The Office‘ fans in the dark about the whole thing. Wait no longer! | Full Story
I would like to introduce all of you to ‘The Raid.’ This cocktail of blood, violence, action and intense fighting sequences is like a kick in the groin. See for your self! Check out the way they combined Indonesian martial arts with modern weapons as if they’re extensions of themselves. Notice how the Preview opening screen is red, that’s not a color we see too often, which should give you the indication that it is no joke. | Full Story
Look at yourself, now look at me, look at yourself, now look back at me. Don’t you wish you were Isaiah Mustafa? Mustafa joins the three beautiful ladies in ‘Charlie’s Angels.‘ Especially Annie Ilonzeh. Mustafa will play detective Ray Goodson whom Kate Prince used to be engaged to, now taps Goodson in time of need.
Mustafa is best known for his Old Spice Commercial that gained him worldwide fame. | Full Story
Paula Patton connects with the cast of ‘Disconnect.’
The independent film produced by Liddell Entertainment and Wonderful Films Also stars Frank Grillo, Andrea Riseborough, Bill Horberg, Marc Forster and Andrew Stern. ‘Disconnect’ is about a group of people that try to connect in a technology driven world. The same devices that are meant to connect people also Disconnect them.
Paula Patton is in a good position now that she has been very selective about the projects she’s chosen to get involved with. | Full Story
Movies have enriched Dan Schindel's life so much that he decided
the best way to give back was to become a critic. In addition to Who Got the
Role?, he writes for ScreenPicks, We Are Movie Geeks, Off to
See the Elephant, and several other sites. He spent a year watching and
reviewing a documentary every day for his blog, Days of Docs, so now he
knows everything.
The Hollywood Reporter
