There is one more episode left in the first season of "The Walking Dead" before the acclaimed series reportedly goes on a long break. In a sneak peek of the season finale, it is explained that the episode's title "TS-19" means Test Subject number 19.
Rick and the group are allowed into the CDC, by a strange doctor. But all is not what it seems in their newfound haven. The doctor, played by Noah Emmerich, shows the group how and why human being turn savage once they get bitten by the living dead.
Emmerich's character Dr. Jenner was introduced in the Sunday, November 28 episode as the mysterious one. "If I'm in some biological holocaust and I'm in Atlanta, wouldn't the Centers for Disease Control be the first place to go?" director Frank Darabont revealed the doctor's area of expertise.
Regarding the whispers that "The Walking Dead" season 2 is not going to debut until a year from now, a rep of the show released a clarification, saying "We have not yet announced when the next season will go into production or when it will air. Still TBD [to be determined] at this point!" Rumor has it, the show would want to coincide with AMC's annual Fearfest in October.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
'Walking Dead' Season 1 Finale Sneak Peek Appears
Monday, November 29, 2010
'Tangled' Is Impressive on Early Thanksgiving
As anticipated before, a lot of people storm theaters across the nation during Thanksgiving holiday. And on November 24, "Tangled" kicked off the festive weekend with an impressive opening. The family animation, which retells classic tale "Rapunzel", scored $11.8 million which is more than expected, The Hollywood Reporter says.
However, the pleasing achievement by Disney's movie could not overshadow the magic of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I". The first part of the seventh movie installment from "Harry Potter" franchise, which was debuted last week, is still the most attractive for moviegoers as it tops box office on Wednesday with an additional $14.5 million tally, bringing its six-day cume to $159 million.
While "Tangled" is predicted to exceed pre-release polling at the end of this weekend, another newcomer "Burlesque" did not open well. The musical that boasts performances from Christina Aguilera and Cher only took in $2.8 million on its first day though polling expects it to earn up to $25-27 million revenue this weekend.
"Megamind" takes the fourth place with an additional $2.8 million tally, followed by another debut "Love and Other Drugs" which pairs up Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal and takes in an estimated $2.2 million. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's "Faster", which was also released on November 24, lands on the sixth place with $1.5 million tally.
'Transformers 3': Michael Bay Denies 3-D Problem
Michael Bay has spoken up to convince that "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" is not in post-production trouble. Soon after it was said that the movie has problem with the scenes shot in 3-D, the helmer takes it to his official website to debunk the story.
"Wow, I read these morons on the internet who think they are in the know. 'We have have problems with our 3D????' Really?" he begins his statement. "Come into my edit room and I will show you beautiful 3D. There has never been a live action show that has pushed the boundaries of 3D like Transformers 3. We shot the entire movie with 3D cameras."
Not only insisting that they don't have such problem as reported before, Bay also claims he enjoyed filming the movie with 3-D cameras in addition to hinting that the first trailer for the movie will come out this December along with "Tron Legacy" or "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". He says, "I actually loved shooting in 3D. I will give full details of my process and why I liked 3D in the next week right before the Transformers announcement piece comes out on Tron and Narnia."
First coming out with rumor of "Transformers 3" 3-D problem was IESB. The site quoted a source as saying, "The 3-D looks like shit and we don't know if we will be able to use all of it the way it is," and added that the footage which do not meet the standard that was expected are now in the hands of pros in the 3-D post production houses.
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" stars Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and is set to arrive in theaters across the nation on July 1, 2011.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
'DWTS' Champion Jennifer Grey Has A Visite on 'Good Morning America'
The newly-crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars" and the other two finalists did a lot of press appearances after the finale including a stop at "Good Morning America". Jennifer Grey, Kyle Massey, Bristol Palin and their professional dancer partners, Derek Hough, Lacey Schwimmer and Mark Ballas came to the morning show by private jet to relive their dancing experience.
During the interview, winner Grey revealed that "DWTS" is far more difficult than "Dirty Dancing". She said, "This dance experience was so much more difficult. I learned basically one dance over the course of a pretty long shoot and it was very, very little. This is a different dance every four days, or two dances or, in this case, four dances in four days. It was just a completely different level of dancing - much more complicated and much more challenging."
Each of the finalists then took the floor once again to display their dance moves. Grey, whose husband and daughter accompanied her at the appearance, was due to appear on "The View" next. She tweeted, "Headed to NY w fam and finalists. Dancing this am on GMA and The View, then going to sleep for several months." Grey had visited "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" immediately after the finale on Tuesday, November 23.
'Grey's Anatomy'to Be Turned into A Musical for A One-off Episode
"Grey's Anatomy" is to be turned into a musical for a one-off episode which will test the cast's singing skills. The medical drama, which stars Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey, will follow in the footsteps of hit teen series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", which produced a popular all-singing-all-dancing installment in 2001.
Executive producer Shonda Rhimes is adamant the musical episode will be done tastefully, and insists fans will be surprised by some of the stars' talent. She tells TVGuide.com, "Nobody is going to be dancing and singing down the halls; that's not our show. Our show is known for its music. I very much wanted to do something that was musical without being a musical."
"You will be very surprised to discover that some people sing quite well. That's sort of a little gift to the fans, to discover that people who are not necessarily known for singing have pretty great voices. Also, some people won't be singing because it doesn't go with the story."
"We keep saying that season six and seven are seasons to try anything and everything that we've always wanted to do. I've wanted to do a musical episode since the first day we started shooting season one. Now, we're in that place that we have the space to try it."
Another Picture from An Anticipated Movie 'Scream 4' emerged
Another picture from an anticipated movie, "Scream 4", has emerged. This time, the photo does not feature main actors but instead exposes the famous cameos, Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell. The two beauties, in their casual outfits, are seen sitting on a couch and presumably focusing on something on TV as the "True Blood" actress holds a remote control.
In addition to Paquin and Bell, Shenae Grimes and Lucy Hale will also be featured in the movie. Original cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette are returning to the fourth film, while Emma Roberts and Hayden Panettiere are tapped to portray new main characters.
The movie will see Sidney Prescott who is now an author and has just returned to Woodsboro after a tour to promote her book. There in her hometown, she meets her cousin, Jill Kessler. After living the last few years of her life in relative silence, Sidney's world will once again be ripped apart by the reemergence of Ghostface which started with the discovery of a murdered student.
Wes Craven is once again serving behind the lens for the new installment of "Scream" movie franchise. The upcoming horror thriller is set to be unleashed in U.S. theaters on April 15, 2011.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
An Early Look into The Upcoming 'Glee' Episode Is Released
An early look into the upcoming "Glee" episode is released. One is a clip where the Hummels and the Hudsons make an arrangement of their wedding while the other one is a behind the scene video where Jane Lynch gushes on this week's guest, Carol Burnett.
The official synopsis says, "Sue's 'Nazi-hunting' mother, Doris shows up in Lima to check in on her girls. Meanwhile, Kurt makes an important decision after getting pushed to his breaking point, and Rachel and Finn take a big step."
Sue and her mom will do a musical number from "Wonderful Town" called "Ohio" which is actually Burnett's idea. "My husband and I were having dinner and he said, 'Why don't you do 'Ohio,' since your character's coming back to [the show's setting of] Ohio? You could sing, 'Why, oh why, oh why, oh - did I ever leave Ohio?'," the actress told TV Guide.
As Kurt says in the clip, he's hiring New Direction for the wedding. The glee club will perform "Marry You" by Bruno Mars. But it's not the only Mars cover that night for Finn will be taking the lead in the singer's "Just the Way You Are". Meanwhile, Mr. Schue will go with the classic "Sway".
"Furt" airs November 23 on FOX.
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Freida Pinto Felt 'Uncomfortable' Filming A Harrowing Scene for Her New Movie 'Miral'
"Slumdog Millionaire" star Freida Pinto felt "uncomfortable" filming a harrowing scene for her new movie "Miral" - because the woman she portrays was watching the shoot from the shadows. Rula Jebreal, the real-life orphaned Palestinian girl she plays in the film, was a consultant on set - and she had to relive her tortured youth in Jerusalem in the wake of the first Arab-Israeli war.
Based on her own semi-autobiographical novel, the film features graphic torture scenes which Jebreal experienced. Pinto tells Britain's Daily Telegraph Magazine, "Sometimes it would be a bit daunting to have her around, especially when I filmed the torture scene... I was a bit uncomfortable having Rula there then."
"I just thought, 'They are replaying everything that happened to her, I'm doing it in front of her,' and that didn't feel right. It felt inhuman, almost, making someone watch something so traumatic that they've been through. But, at the same time, I feel having her there after the scene really helped her as well as me."
"I got an insight into her, where I just sensed her bravery in going through what she went through. I asked if she really had scars on her back and she did show them to me. It is not something she shows to everybody."
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sienna Miller Bowed Out of Kevin Spacey's Theater Show
Actress Sienna Miller has bowed out of Kevin Spacey's annual theater extravaganza in London due to a scheduling conflict. The "Factory Girl" star was due to participate in Spacey's 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala at the Old Vic theatre on Sunday, November 21 but she has axed her appearance to film a movie.
Her spokesperson says, "Very sadly, she had to pull out due to a clash of dates and she's extremely disappointed not to be able to be involved." Miller is believed to be in Los Angeles shooting the upcoming drama "Yellow", in which she plays a drug addict.
Spacey's event will feature performers writing, directing and staging short plays in the space of one day.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena's New Teaser and First Poster Revealed
Starz has begun the second wave of its campaign for "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" which is coming January 21, 2011. Around four months after the first teaser was released, the cable drops another one which gives an actual footage of the first champion of Capua. At the same time, the first artwork displays the remarkably in-shape gladiator.
"Gods of Arena", the prequel to "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", is starring Dustin Clare who like Andy Whitfield was little known actor before going on board "Spartacus". Clare plays the original Champion of the House of Batiatus: Gannicus who lived in a more ruthless time before Spartacus' arrival where honor was just finding its way into the arena.
The new series adds to the cast Jaime Murray as Capua's sexy social climber Gaia and Marisa Ramirez as Melitta, a beautiful slave who must face the ultimate decision of the heart. Jeffrey Thomas plays Batiatus' father Titus, the traditional and cautious Lanista, head of the Ludus.
Not involving Whitfield who is battling Hodgkin Lymphoma, the prequel sees the return of John Hannah (Quintus Batiatus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), Peter Mensah (Oenomaus, before he becomes Doctore, the gladiator trainer) and Manu Bennett (Crixus).
"Gods of Arena" is intended to fill the void while "Blood and Sand" is still finding a replacement for Whitfield. The latest casting report suggested that the producers had whittled it down to three, Stephen Amell, Aiden Turner and Liam McIntyre.
'Deathly Hallows: Part 1' Has Broken Records
Warner Bros once again is going to achieve high with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I". Two days before it storms out U.S. theaters, the movie has already broken records, including for being played in 3,700 midnight locations starting Friday 12:01 A.M.
The film also sets a November record for the "Harry Potter" franchise as it will open in 4,125 theaters. Additionally, "Deathly Hallows: Part I" will play in 239 IMAX theaters, much more than "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" which ran only in 166 IMAX screens.
Another record is that the studio has $25 million in advance ticket sales. "All good news for a huge HP weekend," a Warner Bros exec tells Deadline Hollywood. Fandago adds that it's now sold out more than 2,200 showtimes of "Deathly Hallows: Part I" in advance of its midnight opening.
In the meantime, the young-wizards movie has risen to no. 5 advance online ticket seller of all-time today at MovieTickets.com, closely trailing "Half-Blood Prince" at number 4. "With less than 48 hours still available for advance ticket purchases prior to the film's premiere, it could climb even higher," MovieTickets.com says.
"Deathly Hallows: Part I" will see Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson returning as Harry, Ron and Hermione respectively. Together, they set out on a perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction - the Horcruxes. Meanwhile, Harry is drawing ever closer to the ultimate battle with Voldemort.
David Yates directs this movie as well as "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II", which is planned to be released in 3-D on July 15, 2011.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
It Is Launching A Nationwide Audition for A Guest Spot on FOX's 'Glee'
Oxygen announced on Tuesday, November 16 that it is launching a nationwide audition for a guest spot on FOX's "Glee". Individuals who fit in the criteria and can fulfill the rules will be selected to compete over several weeks. The journey to find the ultimate winner will be captured on "The Glee Project".
The reality show is a multi-episode series to be broadcast on the cable channel in June 2011. "Musical theater experience is a plus, but not required. If chosen to participate, professionals will train you, so raw talent is welcome. If you have the performing fundamentals and a big personality, we want to meet you!" it is announced.
Casting had actually been conducted online via MySpace earlier this year but the city selections will provide "The Glee Project" with some footage. Open calls will be held on December 18 and 19 in Chicago and January 8 and 9 in Dallas. More details including venue will be announced soon on the official site.
Meanwhile, contestants should check on the eligibility and the songs that they allow in the audition. The list is comprised of various genres including Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time", Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from "Dreamgirls".
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
CBS Cut The Episodic Order
"Medium" was in limbo two weeks ago but now its fate has been determined. Sad for the fans, the supernatural show has been canceled and they only have two more episodes to shoot to complete the 13 episodes order.
CBS cut the episodic order last month from 22 to 13 but did not state what it meant for the future of the rating-challenged show. The confirmation came this week through star Patricia Arquette who told EW at a gala at The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles that "we got canceled". The actress added, "It's been a great time. I love that time in my life."
Arquette managed to dig out a little information about how the show is going to be wrapped up. "I was trying to get information from the writers about the last episode," she said. "I don't know what it's going to be, but they're really excited about it. They're like, 'we're just going to burn the whole thing down!' I'm really excited."
At 7.1 million viewers average, "Medium" could thrive on other smaller networks but since competition is high on the Eye, "Medium" is placed the lowest-rated series in the network. Almost all the other primetime programs on CBS are taking more than 10 million viewers per week.
'The Raven'Is in Production under The Direction of James McTeigue
"The Raven" is currently in production under the direction of James McTeigue and photos from the set have surfaced. They give the first look at John Cusack who is dressed as Edgar Allan Poe complete with a thick mustache, as well as the filming which involves a lady in a horse cab.
The principal photography of "The Raven" was kicked off in Hungary and is currently underway in Budapest. The movie is a fictionalized account of the final five "mysterious" days of Edgar Allan Poe's life. The author joins a detective to find out who kidnapped his fiancee and is committing murders in the style of Poe's stories.
Luke Evans stars as the detective with Alice Eve portraying Poe's fiancee. This thriller is expected to be ready for release sometime in 2011.
Christina Aguilera Affirms Her Name Among Hollywood Actresses
Christina Aguilera has affirmed her name among Hollywood actresses as she made a red carpet appearance at the world premiere of her feature film debut "Burlesque" on Monday, November 15. She was not the only singer hitting the red carpet that night since Cher, who stars opposite her in the movie, joins her at the event held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.
The blonde beauty stole the spotlight with an Elie Saab emerald green empire waist silk chiffon gown. Cher was shining in her black glittering short dress. While the "Beautiful" hitmaker had to come out as a single after recently filling for divorce from husband Jordan Bratman, the veteran performer was backed up by her son Chaz Bono.
Aguilera and Cher later joined co-stars Peter Gallagher and Julianne Hough as well as director Steve Antin to pose in front of giant "Burlesque" letters. Stanley Tucci, Eric Dane and Cam Gigandet also supported the special screening which attracted a number of fellow celebrities like AnnaLynne McCord, Will Ferrell, Kristin Cavallari and James Marsden.
Beside holding the world premiere, Screen Gems has just released two brand new clips in anticipation of the November 24 U.S. release of "Burlesque". These two videos highlight Cher's motherly instincts with she teaching Aguilera to put on make up and becoming a shoulder to cry on for Hough.
The drama musical follows Aguilera's Ali, a small-town girl who tries to pursue her dreams in Los Angeles. Landing a job as a cocktail waitress in The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theater headlined by Cher's Tess, Ali vows to perform there one day. With the help of a sharp-witted stage manager and gender-bending host, she makes her way from the bar to the stage and restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory.
PHOTO GALLERY: Los Angeles Premiere of "Burlesque"
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
'Wuthering Heights' Movie's Promo Poster and Synopsis Revealed
Another sneak peek for upcoming movies has been found at 2010 American Film Market. This time, Collider managed to take a snap of a poster and synopsis for "Wuthering Heights", which is based on Emily Bronte's famous novel of the same name.
The one-sheet features a man and a woman with a tagline mentioning, "We are bound by our desire." As for the synopsis, it says, "What would you do if you were denied your soulmate? The passionate tale of Heathclith and Cathy (Kaya Scodelario), two teenagers whose elemental love for each other creates a storm of vengeance. From director Andrea Arnold ("Fish Tank", "Red Road"), comes a new take on the classic, a startling vision of desire and obsession."
The novel itself tells the story of a poor young English boy named Heathcliff who is taken in by the wealthy Earnshaw family where he develops an intense relationship with his young foster sister, Cathy. Olivia Hetreed adapts it into a screenplay. No release date is set for the drama romance yet.
Monday, November 15, 2010
'Glee' Unleashed A Sneak Peek of Gwyneth Paltrow Singing 'Forget You' and More
"Glee" has unleashed not only a sneak peek to Gwyneth Paltrow singing the tamer version of Cee-Lo's "F**k You" but also two behind-the-scenes from the November 16 episode. Turns out, beside focusing "The Substitute" on the guest star, the episode will also feature mini-me versions of the glee kids.
The little kids were brought in for Mr. Schue's imagination as he gets sick. The behind-the-scene clip reveals that little Mercedes is given a line but she could not deliver it well at first. Little Puck even kisses his 'guns' and says that they are "fully loaded".
The other behind-the-scene clip is kind of a testimony from the cast and crew about Paltrow. "Gwyneth Paltrow got some pipes, she's a triple threat," Matthew Morrison says. The actress herself admits that being on the show brings her inner child because the choreography allowed her to play with umbrellas and water.
Here's what happen in the episode, "When Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher (Paltrow) takes over his Spanish class and the glee club, and winds up winning over the whole New Directions clan. Meanwhile, when Sue fills in for Principal Figgins as McKinley's top dog, she tries to flex her power on campus."
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Jack Black Shows in Hilarious 'iCarly' Clip
There is a hilarious clip of Jack Black on "iCarly" released ahead of his guest-starring episode. Black, who co-starred with Miranda Cosgrove on "The School of Rock", is playing Aspartamay aka Spencer's online gaming nemesis who challenges him into a war of words.
"Everybody was really excited to get to work with him," Cosgrove said. "Jerry Trainor reminds me of Jack Black - they're both so funny - and it was really cool to see them work together. I loved seeing them sing a song in the episode. They both dress up as their favorite characters in this World of Warlords game."
The episode is called "iStart a Fan War" and it airs November 19 on Nickelodeon. Also in the episode, Carly, Sam, and Freddie accidentally start a fan war between who should end up together, Carly and Freddie (Creddie)? or Sam and Freddie (Seddie)? A clip where Carly, Sam and Freddie attend the WebiCon is also shared, along with a clip of Carly denying that Freddie and her are a 'thing'.
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From 'Mars Needs Moms!' and 'Scream 4's New Images
A new picture from Walt Disney Pictures' "Mars Needs Moms!" has surfaced, revealing the alien creatures as well as a couple of human characters. In the image, the aliens are seen observing the humans via an oval-shaped screen.
Also, three new stills from "Scream 4" have been found. Two of them feature Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott while the other one captures some of the young cast together, including Erik Knudson, Rory Culkin, Marielle Jaffe and Hayden Panettiere.
Based on Berkeley Breathed's book of the same name, "Mars Needs Moms!" is a story of nine-year-old Milo who finds out just how much he needs his mom when she's nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. Milo's quest to save his mom will include stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet and taking on the alien nation and their leader. This Simon Wells-directed 3-D animation will open wide in the U.S. on March 11, 2011.
As for "Scream 4", it will follow Sidney Prescott who returns to Woodsboro and finds her world once again ripped apart by the reemergence of Ghostface started with the discovery of a murdered student. Having Wes Craven on the director's seat, this horror thriller will entertain moviegoers in theaters nationwide on April 15, 2011.
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New 'Scream 4' pictures
Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Wizards Cast Spells at 'Deathly Hallows
"Harry Potter" fans in England have celebrated what will mark the coming of Harry Potter's final battle in big screen. On Thursday, November 11, they were eagerly waiting for the coming of their favorite stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint at "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.
While some fans dressed in wizards and Death Eaters costumes, the depicters of Harry and Ron suited up. As for Watson who has ditched her long locks since wrapping the production of "Deathly Hallows", she showed off her mature side in a black mini dress that bared her legs. Bonnie Wright also reminded people how she has grown up since first starring in the movie franchise, appearing in a black ensemble and wearing a bright red lipstick which matched her nail polish.
From "the bad guy" camp, there were Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Tom Felton, who portray Lord Voldemort, Bellatrix Lestrange and Draco Malfoy respectively, coming to support the special screening. Jamie Campbell Bower, who is cast as Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, did not miss the event although he had an apparent injured leg.
Also gracing the red carpet of the premiere were director David Yates and "Harry Potter" books author J.K. Rowling. Meanwhile, other celebrities who attended the event as guests include young actress Chloe Moretz, "The X-Factor" contestant Cher Lloyd and many more.
"Deathly Hallows: Part I", which will see the wizard trio embarking on a journey to find and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction - the Horcruxes, will open wide in both the U.S. and U.K. on November 19. The follow up "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" will next be released on July 15, 2011.
PHOTO GALLERY: World Premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I' - Arrivals
'Winnie the Pooh's First Trailer Arrives
It does not take too long for Disney to share the footage from upcoming "Winnie the Pooh". After releasing two pictures from the film, the studio has now released the first trailer. It reintroduces the characters and gives fans a nostalgic look at the Hundred Acre Wood, beside revealing that Christopher Robin launches a contest to find a new tail for Eeyore in the movie.
But that is not the real challenge faced by Pooh and his friends for, according to the synopsis, Owl will send the whole gang on a wild quest to save Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply sets out to find some hunny.
Jim Cummings will voice Pooh while Craig Ferguson will lend his voice for Owl. Directed by Stephen J. Anderso and Don Hall, the first "Winnie the Pooh" movie in the last 35 years will be presented in classic 2D format when it hits U.S. cinemas on July 15, 2011.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Jonas Brothers' TV Reign Appears to Be over 'JONAS L.A.'
The Jonas Brothers' TV reign appears to be over - the siblings' new show "JONAS L.A." has been canceled. Disney Channel bosses have opted to axe the series after two seasons.
A statement from the company reads, "We've been fortunate to work with the enormously talented Jonas Brothers on several projects, including the Emmy-nominated series 'Jonas L.A.' The series has concluded as scheduled after two very successful seasons, and all original episodes of its second season have aired."
The news broke prematurely over the weekend when the show's director Paul Hoen took to his Twitter account to tell fans the series was over. He wrote, "Sadly no more Jonas LA." The message was deleted hours later.
Daniel Radcliffe Goes Vintage of 'Woman in Black'
Daniel Radcliffe has moved on from his "Harry Potter" role. The 21-year-old actor, who is famous for his portrayal of the young wizard in the Warner Bros. movie series, has been spotted filming his upcoming movie "The Woman in Black".
In a picture obtained by Telegraph, Radcliffe is seen donning a Victorian outfit to portray lawyer Arthur Kipps. He reportedly films his scene just outside Peterborough with the production expected to continue until December around the U.K.
In the film, Radcliffe's character will be ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client's papers. As he works alone in the client's isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets. And his unease grows when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black while local villagers are unwilling to explain the significance of her appearance.
"The Woman in Black" has James Watkins serving behind the lens with the script written by Jane Goldman. No release date has been set for this drama thriller, which is produced by Simon Oakes and Richard Jackson.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Fiona Shaw Is Coming to Bon Temps, Louisiana
Fiona Shaw is coming to Bon Temps, Louisiana. In what can be counted as the first casting news for "True Blood" season 4, it is announced that Shaw would be one of the new recurring characters in the HBO series.
Shaw is perhaps best known as Aunt Petunia in "Harry Potter" movies, and her last TV project where she was a regular was British miniseries "Gormenghast". Producers of "True Blood" wants the Irish actress to be Marnie who according to Deadline is "a mousy, timid and secretly self loathing storefront medium and palm reader who is taken over by the spirit of a powerful witch."
Back in October, EW reported that Marnie is painfully aware of what a joke she is as a z-lister palm reader. The role originally was set for younger actress but has since been adjusted to Shaw. Creator of the series Alan Ball has said that the new season will deal a lot with witches and since Marnie will be possessed by one, she's gonna play the witch too.
In the book "Dead to the World" by Charlaine Harris, [Spoiler Alert], there's a female witch/werewolf named Hallow who wreaks havoc in Bon Temps and Shreveport. She steals Eric's memory and has a strong sense that someone is reading her mind when Sookie tries to 'listen' to her thoughts.
There are a number of other characters which are ready to be filled. There's Andy's sister Portia for one who would be required to do nude scenes. Then there's also an Asian-American cage fighter named Naomi, an elegant beauty by the name of Queen Mab and a woman named Suzanne McKittrick who tries to bond with "her kind".
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The Rock and John Cena Regarded as the Next Superman
The new Clark Kent could be found in form of a professional wrestling legend. Examiner recently reported that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Cena have been mentioned on the list of possible depicter of the superhero in the next big screen version. Though the casting sounds unlikely to happen, the rumor has not been debunked yet as of press time.
In the meantime, Joe Manganiello was also said circling the coveted role in "The Man of Steel". According to True-blood.net via Comic Book Movie, "Joe Manganiello is appearing at EyeCon this weekend, and per reports from fans at the convention, he revealed that he is in talks with Warner Bros. to play the Man of Steel in the upcoming Superman reboot."
However, the news was soon shot down by the "True Blood" actor himself as he wrote on his Twitter page on November 6, "Just to be clear... as of today, I am not 'negotiating' to play SuperMan ...but keep your fingers crossed and thanks for the wishful thinking!"
Back in October, Armie Hammer claimed he heard that the filmmakers are looking at an actor at his 35-40 to portray Clark Kent though director Zack Snyder said his movie will "focus on early days of Superman." But the helmer did not release any statement regarding the swirling reports. "The Man of Steel", which is made for Warner Bros. Pictures, is expected to arrive before the end of 2012.
The Rock and John Cena are no strangers to big screen despite their early profession. The former has starred in a number of Disney films and will next grace theaters with action flick "Faster", while the latter landed a lead role in "12 Rounds" before appearing in "Legendary".
New 'Deathly Hallows' Clip
Warner Bros. Pictures has shared another scene from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" in a clip. It gives preview to a battle in Malfoy Manor involving the three young wizards and the Malfoys themselves. When the situation is unfavorable for Harry and his friends as Hermione is taken hostage by Bellatrix, Dobby comes to their rescue.
In the upcoming November 19 release, Harry, Ron and Hermione will leave Hogwarts and mingle with humans while embarking on a mission to find and destroy the Horcruxes - the secret to Voldemort's power and immortality. In the meantime, Harry is drawing ever closer to the ultimate battle with Voldemort.
The follow up, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" will be released next on July 15, 2011 in 3-D. David Yates serves behind the camera for these last two "Harry Potter" movies.
As "Harry Potter" is getting close to the final installment, it has just been revealed that Steven Spielberg once circled the franchise. According to Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex, the acclaimed filmmaker proposed to make an animated version based on a couple of the books, but Warner Bros. Pictures President Alan Horn was not into the idea.
"I did think it would be worthwhile for Steven Spielberg to direct," Horn said. "We offered it to him. But one of the notions of Dreamworks' and Steven's was, 'Let's combine a couple of the books, let's make it animated,' and that was because of the [visual effects and] Pixar had demonstrated that animated movies could be extremely successful. Because of the wizardry involved, they were very effects-laden. So I don't blame them. But I did not want to combine the movies, and I wanted it to be live action."
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Things Gets So Big in The Next Episode of 'The Vampire Diaries'
Things got so big in the next episode of "The Vampire Diaries". Elena puts herself in a dangerous position as she searches for the truth about Katherine's past and what her own future may hold. The vampire offers her a taste of her blood in return of immortality.
Knowing that Stefan would never agree to her plan, Elena swears Caroline to secrecy. Damon uses a new-found confidant to help him try to discover the real purpose and power of the moonstone. Jeremy and Bonnie meet Luka (guest star Bryton James), a new student with a surprising family history.
"Katerina" airs November 11 on The CW.
On another news, The CW has just announced that there will be another week-long marathon of "The Vampire Diaries". The second season will air the first episode on December 13 at 8/7c and continue airing two episodes per night until December 17.
Edison Pena Broke Appears in Elvis' Song During 'Letterman'
Edison Pena, one of Chilean miners who was trapped more than 2000 feet underground and rescued last month, brought laughters and excitement to "Late Show with David Letterman" on Thursday, November 4 night. He broke into an impromptu performance and made David Letterman want to hug him.
Pena speaks very little English so a translator was brought in. Letterman asked serious questions at first such as what his job means to him. To this Pena said, "The first time I walked into a mine, I wanted to turn around and get out, but that wasn't really an option. So I just kept going deeper and deeper in the mine, and I kept saying, 'couldn't we just turn around?' But it didn't work out that way."
Pena also said that he jogged 6 miles a day in those mines and that leads him to join the New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 7. Letterman asked whether he was in good condition when he was rescued. Pena said that despite him greeting everybody with a smile, he felt dizzy.
The host also brought the subject of him singing Elvis Presley's tunes while trapped. Pena gave a nod and suddenly broke into "Suspicious Minds" and the house band reacted instantly. The song coincidentally has lyrics that reflect his experience such as "caught in a trap" and "I can't walk out".
Before ending the conversation, Letterman wished Pena a good luck with the race and hoped that he would remember the appearance for the rest of his life. Pena answered, "Yes, certainly I would remember it for the rest of my life because this is probably the only time that I'll be here!".
Friday, November 5, 2010
Jessica Biel in Thriller 'The Tall Man'
Jessica Biel has a lead role in Pascal Laugier's "The Tall Man" and a look at her in the movie has been found by Shock Till You Drop at 2010 American Film Market. The photo captures Biel's Julia with bloody face, leaning on a big rock as she is seemingly tired and afraid.
Coming from French filmmaker Laugier, the movie is set in Cold Rock, U.S.A. where children have gone missing over the years leaving neither a clue nor a witness. Superstitious locals talk of The Tall Man, a legendary, mysterious dark figure who takes children away never to be seen again.
Julia is a nurse living in Cold Rock who doesn't believe in legends. Until one night, waking up with an eerie feeling she goes to her son's bedroom and finds his bed empty. Rushing downstairs she stops dead in her tracks: a huge dark figure stands in the entrance holding her son David. Driven by pure instinct, Julia rushes after them willing to do whatever it takes to get her son back. The chase is on and with it the quest for answers: who is The Tall Man? What becomes of the children?
Biel co-stars Stephen McHattie, William B. Davis, Samantha Ferris and Jodelle Ferland in "The Tall Man". The indie thriller is scripted by Laugier and is looking for distributor at AFM.
Due to Bankruptcy MGM Can't Afford to Release New Movies
Movie executives at top Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer have filed for bankruptcy. The Los Angeles Times reports studio bosses have a debt that has spiraled out of control and they cannot afford to release new movies.
MGM filed for protection early on Wednesday, November 3 after the studio's leading creditors struck a deal with tycoon Carl Icahn, who reportedly owns almost 20 per cent of the company's debt. He has been lobbying for a merger between MGM and Lionsgate.
He is now supporting a plan under which the chief executives of film production and finance company Spyglass Entertainment will run MGM once it exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy. News of the new deal that will effectively secure the future of the studio behind the "James Bond" film franchise and the new "Lord of the Rings" prequel "The Hobbit" broke on Friday.
Executives announced the company had been saved by a debt-restructuring deal with Spyglass Entertainment, the U.S. company behind last year's "Star Trek" and recent comedy "Get Him to the Greek".
A statement from MGM bosses reads, "MGM will now move expeditiously to implement that plan, which will dramatically reduce its debt load and put the company in a strong position to execute its business strategy. MGM is appreciative of the lenders' support."
'Under the Skin' Scarlett Johansson Acts as Ruthless Sexy Alien
Scarlett Johansson is once again going to use her charm to lure human in "Under the Skin", a movie which FilmNation is selling at American Film Market. However, this time she will be an alien in disguise, The Hollywood Reporter says.
According to the company, "Johansson plays an alien on earth, disguised as the perfect aesthetic form of a mesmerizing woman. She scours remote highways and desolate scenery looking to use her greatest weapon to snare human prey - her voracious sexuality."
"She is deadly efficient, but over time becomes drawn to and changed by the complexity of life on earth," the company reveals further details of her character who is called "a ruthless alien seductress". "With this new found humanity and weakening alien resolve, she finds herself on a collision course with her own kind."
"Sexy Beast" writer-director Jonathan Glazer signs up to serve behind the lens for the sci-fi drama that will take "her [Johansson's character] point of view throughout" and "presents a unique look at our world through alien eyes." Glazer is also teaming up with Walter Campbell to write the script for "Under the Skin", which is planned to start production in late spring 2011.
Scarlett Johansson, who rose to fame with her role in 2001 "Ghost World", has a role in Golden Globe winner "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". She was last seen in "He's Just Not That Into You" and "Iron Man 2". The wife of Ryan Reynolds is set to reprise her role as Black Widow in "The Avengers".
The Plot About 'Breaking Dawn' Parts 1 and 2
Over at American Film Market (AFM), good news comes for "Twilight" fans. An official synopsis for "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn" Parts 1 and 2 has been found at the event and Collider has obtained a picture of the said storyline.
According to the synopsis, [SPOILER ALERT!] in the highly anticipated next chapter of the blockbuster The Twilight Saga, the newfound married bliss of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is cut short when a series of betrayals and misfortunes threatens to destroy their world.
After their wedding, Bella and Edward travel to Rio de Janeiro for their honeymoon, where they finally give in to their passions. Bella soon discovers she is pregnant, and during a nearly fatal childbirth, Edward finally fulfills her wish to become immortal.
But the arrival of their remarkable daughter, Renesmee, sets in motion a perilous chain of events that pits the Cullens and their allies against the Volturi, the fearsome council of vampire leaders, setting the stage for an all-out battle.
The suspenseful and deeply romantic Breaking Dawn continues the epic tale of supernatural fantasy and passionate love that has made The Twilight Saga a worldwide phenomenon.
"The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I" and "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II" are currently shot back-to-back under the direction of Bill Condon. The first part is due November 18, 2011 while the second movie is set to come out on November 16, 2012. Mackenzie Foy is cast as Renesmee.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Charlie Sheen Expected for 'Expendables 2'
Charlie Sheen has been handed a lifeline by pal Sylvester Stallone as he battles legal woes and his divorce - the chance to revive his movie career. Stallone reportedly wants Sheen to play a C.I.A. agent chasing Bruce Willis' slippery crime lord character in "The Expendables" sequel.
And it could be just the role the actor needs to turn his fortunes around - after fighting with his wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day, 2009, Sheen has endured a rough 2010, which culminated with an alleged hotel meltdown in New York in October when the star trashed his suite. Stallone met with Sheen over the weekend, October 30 and reported his old friend is "looking good".
"The Expendables" was released in August this year with Stallone serving as the director. In the big screen project, Willis portrays Mr. Church, starring opposite Jason Statham, Stallone, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren and Giselle Itie.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Damon Albarn Reffers Talent Shows as Animal Slaughters
Damon Albarn hates watching reality TV competitions such as "American Idol" and "The X Factor" - likening the contestants' audition process to animal slaughter. The Blur frontman has followed in the footsteps of Sir Elton John and New Order's Bernard Sumner to take aim at Simon Cowell's talent shows, insisting talented young wannabes who participate are "sanitised" by producers and stripped of their originality.
He tells Britain's The Sun, "It's not good because, though from time to time they may stumble across a beautiful voice, they put them through a food processor and make them fast food. A cow is definitely a more beautiful thing before it hits the hamburger factory."
"They do things to these kids. They play with their bodies and their faces. They just bleach and sanitise everything about them and that's a very potent aspirational aspect of our society."