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James McAvoy Talks ‘Days of Future Past’ and Patrick Stewart

February 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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James McAvoy recently voiced his woes concerning screen time with the legendary Patrick Stewart in the heavily anticipated X-Men: Days of Future Past — or better yet, the lack thereof.

In a recent interview with Empire, James McAvoy discussed Patrick Stewart, working in a franchise like X-Men, and how it relates to his other work. When asked about working with Patrick Stewart — the man he shares the Charles Xavier role with in Days of Future Past — McAvoy was simultaneously positive and defeatist. | Full Story

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New ‘Stoker’ Clip Seduces Audiences With a Dance

February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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A new clip for Stoker has been released online via Vulture, showcasing the somewhat creepier side of Matthew Goode and Nicole Kidman.

Stoker, of course, is director Chan-Wook Park’s first attempt at a feature film completely in English, and judging from the already released pictures and trailer, it looks as if language holds no bearing when it comes to good filmmaking. This latest clip demonstrates this fact quite seductively through a seemingly secret slow dance. | Full Story

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Mark Wahlberg Reveals ‘Entourage’ Cameo, Other Details

February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Mark Wahlberg has confirmed that he will be making a cameo appearance in the upcoming film version of Entourage, a show the unmistakable actor produced from the ground up via HBO.

“I was written in for a cameo,” he said in a recent interview with Digital Spy. “So if I don’t get cut out I’ll be in there.”

Mark Wahlberg has played himself on the show a number of times over Entourage‘s seven year run from 2004-2011. | Full Story

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Megan Fox Cast as April O’Neil in ‘Ninja Turtles’

February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Megan Fox has just been cast as your favorite member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — the only female presence available, really: the beautiful and dutiful April O’Neil.

While it was reported that a live-action Ninja Turtles would be shut down for an “indefinite” amount last June, the project has since gained a bit of momentum with producer Michael Bay. Soome tension has existed between Bay and Ninja Turtles fans over his decision to turn the famous turtles into aliens, he’s making up for it with a formidable casting: Megan Fox. | Full Story

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‘Kiss of the Damned’ Red-Band Trailer Reclaims Vampire Genre

February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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A new red-band trailer for Kiss of the Damned has dropped online, hinting that the upcoming film has everything you could possibly want from the vampire genre — copious amounts of sex, violence and betrayal.

Kiss of the Damned is the latest feature film from writer/director Xan Cassavetes. Other than being the daughter of the legendary John Cassavetes, Xan helmed the critically lauded documentary Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession. | Full Story

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Mark Hamill Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Casting Call

February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Mark Hamill has confirmed the rumor detailing the approach from LucasFilm to include the original Star Wars actors in the upcoming trilogy, while also expressing his own desire for the films to “go retro.”

Star Wars: Episode VII has been gaining rumor after rumor with each passing day. There are rumors of a Yoda spinoff, a Han Solo and Boba Fett spinoff, and finally rumors of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford reuniting for the relaunch of the franchise. | Full Story

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‘Birth of the Dragon’ Finds Writers Turning Bruce Lee Into Franchise

February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Birth of the Dragon finds the iconic Bruce Lee subject to one of the strangest franchise treatments in film history — not an expected biopic or series, but a fantasized origin story complete with action and vigilantism.

According to a recent report from The Playlist, screenwriters Christopher Wilkinson and Stephen Rivele have written Birth of the Dragon, an origin story based on the Bruce Lee ideal: a concoction of the Bruce Lee we know of and the larger-than-life Bruce Lee persona immortalized on screen. | Full Story

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New ‘Iron Man 3′ Legos Filled with Spoilers

February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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If you’re still unsure about Iron Man 3′s plot, even with the various movie posters featuring the iron clad hero falling from the sky and Guy Pearce removing his glasses, look no further than the Lego products being released in conjunction with the film.

Be forewarned, these Iron Man 3 toys spoil more plot points than a few ominous photos ever could — if you wish to turn away, do so now. | Full Story

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New Coen Brothers Film ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ Drops First Trailer

February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Inside Llewyn Davis, the Coen brothers’ next feature film, has been acquired by CBS Films for distribution rights in the USA. While this has in no way provided any sort of release date for the film, it’s encouraging to see the film gain some sort of headway in the form of a new trailer.

Inside Llewyn Davis marks Joel and Ethan Coen’s first feature film since 2010′s True Grit, which earned the family duo a whopping 10 Oscar nominations. | Full Story

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Todd McFarlane’s ‘Spawn’ Could Be Getting Reboot, Claims Creator

February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Todd McFarlane’s Spawn may be getting its own reboot, as the artist, cartoonist, writer and toy designer has recently claimed that an Oscar winning actor is eagerly awaiting for a finished script via MTV.

Spawn originally hit the big screen in 1997, starring John Leguizamo, Michael Jai White and even Martin Sheen. The film grossed over $54 million on a $40 million budget, but the film is still seen as an inaccurate adaptation to a gripping and engaging storyline. | Full Story

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