Celebritology 2.0: Movies


Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Robert Downey, Jr. is recovering from ‘Iron Man 3’ injury
By Jen Chaney
He hurt his ankle, but obviously he’ll be fine. He’s Iron Man.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:13 PM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Mayim Bialik recovering after accident; Kristen Stewart not dropped from ‘Snow White’ after all?
By Jen Chaney
“The Big Bang Theory” star almost lost her thumb as a result of a car wreck.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:36 AM ET, 08/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix, Mayim Bialik, Kristen Stewart, Drake, Chris Brown, Arrested Development

Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 08/15/2012

‘A Christmas Story 2’ actually happened?
By Jen Chaney
Yes, it exists and it’s coming to DVD and Blu-ray.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:57 PM ET, 08/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Holiday Movies, Pop Culture Head-Scratchers

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 08/14/2012

Watch Nicolas Cage, Muppets and Cary Grant cover ‘Baby Got Back’
By Jen Chaney
Starring everyone in Hollywood.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:26 AM ET, 08/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Internet Brilliance

Posted at 12:35 PM ET, 08/08/2012

‘Hope Springs’ and our relationship with old married couples at the movies
By Jen Chaney
Why we need more films in which aging couples try to repair their marriages.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:35 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones

Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 08/08/2012

‘Trouble With the Curve’ trailer: Justin Timberlake, Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams play ball
By Jen Chaney
Will baseball be very, very good to Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake?

By Jen Chaney  |  09:04 AM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers, Clint Eastwood, Justin Timberlake, Amy Adams

Posted at 12:20 PM ET, 08/07/2012

Marvin Hamlisch: His three best movie ballads
By Jen Chaney
Remembering some of the composer’s more poignant works following his untimely death.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:20 PM ET, 08/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Obits, Movies, Music | Tags:  Marvin Hamlisch

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 08/06/2012

‘The Great Gatsby’: Postponed until next summer
By Jen Chaney
The much-anticipated Baz Luhrmann film has been pushed from this year to next.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:42 PM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Great Gatsby, Leonardo DiCaprio, Baz Luhrmann

Posted at 03:35 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Our recall of ‘Total Recall’: Was the first one really that good?
By Jen Chaney
Am I the only person on Earth who thinks the Schwarzenegger version doesn’t hold up?

By Jen Chaney  |  03:35 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Total Recall

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Watch Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis read ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
By Jen Chaney
“The writing is exquisite,” declares Ferrell.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:53 PM ET, 08/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Viral Video, Movies

Posted at 10:37 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Kristen Stewart not yet cast in ‘Lie Down in Darkness’
By Jen Chaney
Contrary to previous reports, she may not have beaten Jennifer Lawrence to the role just yet.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:37 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Kristen Stewart

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 08/02/2012

Kristen Stewart scores a casting coup
By Jen Chaney
She reportedly won the lead in “Lie Down in Darkness” over Jennifer Lawrence.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:54 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 08/02/2012

The possible Beyoncé movie, starring, directed and produced by Beyoncé
By Jen Chaney
She is hoping to direct a documentary about herself.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:07 PM ET, 08/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman and lots of sweat in ‘The Paperboy’ trailer
By Jen Chaney
No, that much-talked-about urination scene isn’t in it.

By Jen Chaney  |  05:16 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers, Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 08/01/2012

‘Vertigo’ is now a better movie than ‘Citizen Kane’
By Jen Chaney
The British Film Institute’s Sight &Sound poll on the greatest film of all time has placed Hitchcock above Welles for the first time in 50 years.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:28 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movies

Posted at 11:09 AM ET, 08/01/2012

The original ‘Total Recall’ predicted the future . . . sort of
By Jen Chaney
A lot of it — body scanners, videoconferencing — is pretty accurate.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:09 AM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 07/31/2012

‘The Lost Boys’ turns 25: A list of 25 great things about the ‘80s vampire flick
By Jen Chaney
The Frog Brothers, Kiefer Sutherland with fangs and INXS soundtrack. “Twilight” has none of those things.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:40 PM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Lost Boys, Retro Nostalgia

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 07/31/2012

The ‘Skyfall’ trailer: Watch Daniel Craig die, then resurrect
By Jen Chaney
In which James Bond dies, but also doesn’t. Because he’s 007.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:04 AM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers, Daniel Craig, Skyfall

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 07/30/2012

‘Hobbit’ trilogy confirmed by Peter Jackson, Internet rejoices
By Jen Chaney
Fans are more excited than Gollum at a “precious” convention.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:50 PM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 07/30/2012

More Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart drama; ‘Dark Knight Rises’ composer releases charity song
By Jen Chaney
U-Haul truck spottings are involved.

By Jen Chaney  |  07:47 AM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Relationships, Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 07/27/2012

Vince Vaughn: A list of the 10 best things he’s ever done
By Jen Chaney
It goes without saying that “Swingers” is on here.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:52 PM ET, 07/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Friday Lists, Movies | Tags:  Vince Vaughn, Friday Lists

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 07/26/2012

‘Cloud Atlas’ trailer: Tom Hanks and Halle Berry go back to the future. Or something.
By Jen Chaney
It’s big, and filled with tons of stars, and kind of confusing.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:33 PM ET, 07/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers, Tom Hanks

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 07/25/2012

‘Life of Pi’ trailer: Ang Lee and tigers and zebras
By Jen Chaney
It is every bit as sweeping and beautiful as you might imagine.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:32 AM ET, 07/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Is Robert Downey Jr. the most valuable star in Hollywood?
By Jen Chaney
He is according to a new, relatively scientific Vulture survey.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Robert Downey Jr., Celebrity Lists

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Rebekah Brooks, others charged in celeb phone hacking; Joseph Gordon-Levitt expresses sympathy for shooting victims
By Jen Chaney
Also: More “Dark Knight Rises” news.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:53 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix, Dark Knight Rises, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 07/23/2012

‘The Dark Knight Rises’: Reader reaction
By Jen Chaney
Some initial thoughts on the Batman movie and an invitation to share more.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:00 PM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 10:28 PM ET, 07/19/2012

‘The Master’ trailer is, well, masterful
By Jen Chaney
The full preview has arrived, just in case you weren’t already convinced you should see this Joaquin Phoenix movie.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:28 PM ET, 07/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Master; Movie Trailers

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 07/18/2012

In praise of Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
By Jen Chaney
She is often an object of Internet scorn. She deserves better.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:15 PM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Anne Hathaway, Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 07/17/2012

‘Finding Nemo’ is getting a sequel
By Jen Chaney
And Andrew Stanton is directing.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:20 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 07/17/2012

‘The Dark Knight Rises’: An instant reaction
By Jen Chaney
I have seen all 165 minutes of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movie. And for the most part, it is spectacular.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:02 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 03:57 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Jane Fonda is apparently a huge Katy Perry fan
By Jen Chaney
She blogged about how much she loves “Part of Me.”

By Jen Chaney  |  03:57 PM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Let’s watch Robert Downey Jr. strut his way into Comic-Con (Video)
By Jen Chaney
Has he officially become Tony Stark?

By Jen Chaney  |  09:56 AM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr.

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Madonna faces swastika-related suit; first reviews of ‘Dark Knight Rises’ arrive
By Jen Chaney
Also: An autopsy has not determined the cause of Sage Stallone’s sad death.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:49 AM ET, 07/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix, Madonna, Dark Knight Rises, Katie Holmes

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Harrison Ford turns 70 today, and everyone feels old because of it
By Jen Chaney
Han Solo celebrates a milestone birthday, and reminds everyone else that they are also mortal.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:25 PM ET, 07/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Harrison Ford

Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Watch James Franco become the wonderful wizard in ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’
By Jen Chaney
The trailer for Sam Raimi’s film has been unveiled.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:01 AM ET, 07/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers, Comic-Con, James Franco

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 07/12/2012

The ‘Dark Knight Rises’ trailer is much funnier with only Pee-Wee Herman’s voice
By Jen Chaney
Herman replaced everyone’s voices with his own. And yes, he meant to do that.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:42 PM ET, 07/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dark Knight Rises, Movie Trailers, Summer Movies

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Final ‘Dark Knight Rises’ trailer brings story full circle, with tweet-help from Patton Oswalt
By Jen Chaney
The movie comes out next week. So this is our last chance to imagine how it will be via a fresh two-minute clip.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:16 AM ET, 07/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dark Knight Rises, Movie Trailers, Patton Oswalt

Posted at 10:06 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Why Peter O’Toole really should not retire from acting
By Jen Chaney
The 79-year-old actor announced today that he is retiring from acting. We wish he would change his mind, for several reasons.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:06 PM ET, 07/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Peter O'Toole

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Philip Seymour Hoffman has been cast in ‘Catching Fire,’ the second ‘Hunger Games’ movie
By Jen Chaney
This means that even if the movie is somehow terrible, it can’t be entirely terrible.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:24 PM ET, 07/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Philip Seymour Hoffman, Hunger Games

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 07/06/2012

Friday list: 10 hot and sweaty movies for hot and sweaty days
By Jen Chaney
Movies in which the characters perspire as much as you do on a 100-degree day.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:31 PM ET, 07/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Friday Lists | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 07/05/2012

John Travolta and his ‘Savages’ approach
By Jen Chaney
In the wake of recent lawsuits, Travolta has taken a careful approach to promoting his new movie, “Savages.”

By Jen Chaney  |  01:04 PM ET, 07/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  John Travolta

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 07/03/2012

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ vs. ‘Spider-Man’
By Jen Chaney
How does Marc Webb’s origin story measure up against Sam Raimi’s? We’re so glad you asked.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:42 PM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Amazing Spider-Man, Summer Movies, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, Emma Stone, Kristen Dunst

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Tom Cruise in ‘Jack Reacher’ clip: The guy still has movies to promote, you know
By Jen Chaney
Cruise celebrates his 50th birthday by reminding us that he can still speed around in cars and beat up people.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:07 PM ET, 07/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 07/02/2012

‘Ted,’ ‘Magic Mike’ and the box office gender divide
By Jen Chaney
Mostly boys went to see “Ted,” while more ladies opted for Channing Tatum.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:34 PM ET, 07/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 12:21 PM ET, 06/29/2012

‘Amazing Spider-Man’ algorithm created by a real scientist (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
University of Minnesota physics professor Jim Kakalios served as a science consultant on the film and helped come up with the realistic looking formula.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:21 PM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Amazing Spider-Man

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 06/29/2012

Six reasons why Matthew McConaughey is the best in ‘Magic Mike’
By Jen Chaney
He’s better than “all right, all right, all right.”

By Jen Chaney  |  11:58 AM ET, 06/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence fall in love in ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ trailer
By Jen Chaney
Katniss and the Sexiest Man Alive: together at last!

By Jen Chaney  |  04:24 PM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 06/28/2012

‘Here Comes the Boom’ trailer: Kevin James fights for the children
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Kevin James plays a teacher who becomes a mixed martial arts fighter in order to raise money for his school’s threatened extra curricular activities.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:52 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Here Comes the Boom, Trailers

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 06/28/2012

‘Magic Mike’ is about male strippers. But really, it’s about women.
By Jen Chaney
The marketing is going after the females. But the movie’s whole premise is, in some ways, liberating as well.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:34 AM ET, 06/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey

Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Russell Crowe says he isn’t playing Rupert Murdoch
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A British tabloid said the actor would play the media mogul in an adaptation of Sunday Times editor Sir Harold Evans’s memoir.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:32 PM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Russell Crowe

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Channing Tatum brings ‘Magic Mike’ flash mob to ‘Today’; Ann Curry gets sandwiched
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Ann Curry was caught in a Joe Manganiello-Al Roker sandwich.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:21 AM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Magic Mike, Channing Tatum, Today show

Posted at 07:49 AM ET, 06/27/2012

A tribute to ‘When Harry Met Sally...,’ the Nora Ephron rom-com all other rom-coms try to match
By Jen Chaney
The rom-com defined the genre for the modern era, and taught us that arguments about wagon-wheel coffee tables never end well.

By Jen Chaney  |  07:49 AM ET, 06/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Nora Ephron

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Everyone came to the ‘Magic Mike’ premiere fully clothed
By Jen Chaney
What a missed opportunity.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:48 PM ET, 06/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/22/2012

Pixar’s ‘Brave’: Is its girl power message arriving too late?
By Jen Chaney
After “The Hunger Games” and so many empowered females in fairy tales, “Brave” has a bit of a been-there, seen-that vibe.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:00 PM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Pixar

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 06/22/2012

Watch Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg in the ‘Celeste and Jesse Forever’ trailer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg play a separated married couple who remain best friends.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:41 AM ET, 06/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Celeste and Jesse Forever

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 06/21/2012

The ‘Anna Karenina’ trailer: In which Keira Knightley finds rom, but (obviously) no com
By Jen Chaney
A movie based on a work of tragic Russian literature? Oh, you know it’s going to be filled with joy.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:55 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 06/21/2012

‘Dumb and Dumber’ sequel is not happening, says Jeff Daniels
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Jim Carrey dropped out of the project this week.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:28 AM ET, 06/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dumb and Dumber

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Gary Oldman rants against actor-athletes. Does this mean he hated ‘Kazaam’?
By Jen Chaney
And proves once again that he is both a master thespian and a total boss.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:08 PM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Viral Video | Tags:  Gary Oldman

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 06/20/2012

‘Monsters University’: Mike and Sulley return in four teaser trailers
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Sulley and Mike are back after more than a decade.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:41 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Monsters University, Pixar

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 06/20/2012

‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn — Part 2’ trailer: The Volturi are coming (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The new 80-second clip focuses on the Cullens’ battle against the Volturi for their daughter.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:46 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Twilight, Breaking Dawn, Trailers

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 06/20/2012

Uggie to cement place in history at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The June 25 event will promote the release of “The Artist” on DVD, as well as fete the Jack Russell terrier.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:15 AM ET, 06/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Uggie, The Artist

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 06/19/2012

‘The Master’ trailer, now with more Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman
By Jen Chaney
Is it premature to go ahead and nominate Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix for Academy Awards? Just as a timesaver?

By Jen Chaney  |  12:27 PM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers, Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Angelina Jolie gets a big pair of horns as Maleficent: First photo
By Jen Chaney
She looks a lot like the evil fairy from the Disney cartoon, except more Jolie-ish.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:43 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 06/18/2012

This whole ‘Rock of Ages’ thing is not Tom Cruise’s fault
By Jen Chaney
At least not entirely.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:27 AM ET, 06/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies | Tags:  Tom Cruise

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 06/12/2012

Lindsay Lohan cast in Bret Easton Ellis penned film ‘The Canyons’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Bret Easton Ellis said he “could not have dreamed of a better cast.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:07 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 06/08/2012

Aubrey Plaza on ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,’ Judy Garland and dreams of a ‘Parks and Rec’ pregnancy
By Jen Chaney
She also talks about time travel.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:15 PM ET, 06/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Aubrey Plaza, Summer Movies, Parks and Recreation

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 06/07/2012

Ray Bradbury’s ‘Dandelion Wine’ film adaptation still in the works
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Director for movie based on semi-autobiographical Bradbury novel is being sought, according to Variety.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:48 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Ray Bradbury, ray bradbury dandelion wine, dandelion wine adaptation, bradbury dandelion wine movie

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 06/07/2012

‘Prometheus’: Five things to do or ponder before you see it
By Jen Chaney
Consider this your preparatory guide for the much-anticipated Ridley Scott sci-fi saga.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:33 PM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies, Michael Fassbender

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 06/07/2012

‘Flight’ trailer: Denzel Washington is a complicated hero
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Denzel Washington stars as a hero pilot whose story is complicated by his personal demons.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:21 AM ET, 06/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Trailers

Posted at 09:49 PM ET, 06/06/2012

‘Django Unchained’: Quentin Tarantino’s next movie, unleashed in teaser form
By Jen Chaney
Watch Jamie Foxx seek vengeance as a slave.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:49 PM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 06/05/2012

‘Dark Knight Rises’: Ticket sales begin Monday for the film with a runtime that is, officially, epic
By Jen Chaney
Clear your Monday schedule so you can buy tickets for the Batman movie, then clear it again so you have enough time to actually watch it.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:03 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 06/05/2012

Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor: See the first official photo
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Lifetime released a photo of Lohan in character on the first day of shooting of “Liz & Dick.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:58 AM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan, Elizabeth Taylor

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 06/04/2012

50 Cent, Robert De Niro and Forest Whitaker made a movie together. This is what it looks like.
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The trailer for “Freelancers” look excellent — in a very bad way.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:25 PM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  50 Cent, Robert De Niro

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 06/04/2012

‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ trailer: Logan Lerman and Emma Watson come of age
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky’s coming-of-age novel stars Logan Lerman and Emma Watson.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:29 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Trailers

Posted at 02:41 AM ET, 06/04/2012

MTV Movie Awards 2012: Johnny Depp accepts generation award by jamming with Black Keys
By Jen Chaney
This is why Johnny Depp is a stallion.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:41 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  MTV Movie Awards, Johnny Depp

Posted at 11:58 PM ET, 06/03/2012

MTV Movie Awards proves that ‘Twilight’ is better than ‘Hunger Games’ and ‘Harry Potter’
By Jen Chaney
Katniss Everdeen’s supporters and the members of Dumbledore’s army will not let this stand.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:58 PM ET, 06/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  MTV Movie Awards

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 06/01/2012

‘Snow White and the Huntsman’: A Q&A
By Jen Chaney
An answer to all the questions you (probably) have about this suit of armor version of the fairy tale.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:20 AM ET, 06/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Summer Movies

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Forthcoming ‘E.T.’ Blu-ray confirms that Steven Spielberg is smarter than George Lucas
By Jen Chaney
Or at least smarter about preserving the sanctity of his most beloved films.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:42 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 05/30/2012

‘Les Miserables’ trailer: Anne Hathaway takes center stage
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Tom Hooper’s film adaptation of the musical stars Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:44 AM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 05/29/2012

Watch the touching montage from Pixar’s ‘Up’ as a Cialis commercial
By Jen Chaney
Once you lose the Giacchino music and the context, the whole thing has a remarkably different meaning.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:59 AM ET, 05/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Viral Video, Movies | Tags:  Pixar

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 05/29/2012

Why Wes Anderson had a better box office weekend than Will Smith
By Jen Chaney
“Moonrise Kingdom” made less money than “Men in Black 3.” But the Anderson film was the one that set a record.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:15 AM ET, 05/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies | Tags:  Wes Anderson, Will Smith

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 05/25/2012

This Memorial Day, what’s the one movie to watch to get in a summer mood?
By Jen Chaney
Here’s my pick. I want to hear yours in the comments and on Twitter.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:30 PM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 05/25/2012

‘Star Wars’ turns 35, reminds us how much it made us need action figures
By Jen Chaney
The first movie in the Luke Skywalker franchise gave us many things, not the least of which was our first obsession with movie paraphernalia.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:36 PM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 05/24/2012

Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and the response to the raciness in ‘The Paperboy’
By Jen Chaney
When the “Moulin Rouge” star urinates on the guy from “High School Musical,” people pay attention.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:02 PM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 05/24/2012

River Phoenix's final film: A fundraising effort begins without family endorsement
By Sarah Anne Hughes
River’s brother Joaquin and the Phoenix family are still not participating with the film’s release in any way.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:09 PM ET, 05/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  River Phoenix

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 05/23/2012

Will Smith: Is he still our movie blockbuster hero? (Poll)
By Jen Chaney
With the arrival of “Men in Black 3,” Smith’s first film in four years, we contemplate our feelings about the Fresh Prince.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:55 AM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Will Smith

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 05/23/2012

Donald Driver wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’; Will Smith talks about slapping reporter
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Zach Galifianakis has been tapped to play Ignatius J. Reilly in a film adaptation of “A Confederacy of Dunces.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:47 AM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  DWTS, Will Smith

Posted at 11:01 PM ET, 05/22/2012

‘The Great Gatsby’ trailer: When Fitzgerald met ‘Moulin Rouge’
By Jen Chaney
Is it possible for something to be Baz Luhrmann-y? Because this is.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:01 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 05/22/2012

‘Anchorman 2’ teasers released; Usher has emotional day in court
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock will co-star in a buddy cop movie.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:45 AM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Anchorman, Movie Trailers

Posted at 09:03 PM ET, 05/21/2012

‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ as read by the cast of ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ (Video)
By Jen Chaney
Kristen Stewart can barely get through the prose without exhaling in a manner that says “Really?”

By Jen Chaney  |  09:03 PM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Fifty Shades of Grey, Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 05/21/2012

Watch Joaquin Phoenix act again in ‘The Master’ trailer
By Jen Chaney
He’s crazy and troubled, but now for the purposes of the Paul Thomas Anderson movie “The Master,” which just released a trailer.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:25 PM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Joaquin Phoenix, Movie Trailers

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 05/21/2012

‘Skyfall’ teaser: James Bond plays a word association game, gets shaved
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in the first teaser trailer for Sam Mendes’s “Skyfall.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:30 AM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Skyfall, Trailers

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 05/20/2012

‘Battleship’ loses to ‘Avengers’ at box office, confirms Tim Riggins can’t beat the Hulk
By Jen Chaney
“The Avengers” easily hangs on to the top spot while “Battlefield” underperforms.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:55 PM ET, 05/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 05/18/2012

Pixar films, including ‘Up’ and ‘Toy Story 3,’ return to theaters for Memorial Day
By Sarah Anne Hughes
But only to select AMC venues for three days.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  05:08 PM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Pixar

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 05/18/2012

‘Battleship’: 10 things that make it a classic American blockbuster
By Jen Chaney
Stuff blows up! AC/DC is played!

By Jen Chaney  |  04:59 PM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 05/18/2012

New ‘Blade Runner’ film will be a sequel, and more details
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Original screenwriter Hampton Francher is in talks to pen the movie.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:12 PM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Blade Runner

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 05/18/2012

Donna Summer and the gift of ‘Thank God It’s Friday’
By Jen Chaney
It was her only film role, and it gave us “Last Dance.” So give it up for this disco classic.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:32 AM ET, 05/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Donna Summer

Posted at 04:50 PM ET, 05/17/2012

Peter Berg talks ‘Battleship,’ Rihanna’s toughness and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ movie
By Jen Chaney
Also covered: Taylor Kitsch and the “John Carter” debacle.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:50 PM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Friday Night Lights, Summer Movies

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 05/17/2012

Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal team up in ‘Won’t Back Down’ trailer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Oscar nominees Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal play determined mothers in the education reform film “Won’t Back Down.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:40 PM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Trailers

Posted at 04:48 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Mary J. Blige turns ‘Any Way You Want It’ into a strip club tutorial for ‘Rock of Ages’ (Video)
By Jen Chaney
A longer look at her “Rock of Ages” take on “Any Way You Want It.”

By Jen Chaney  |  04:48 PM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Sacha Baron Cohen appears as self on ‘Today’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The actor took a break from being General Admiral Aladeen, but couldn’t help making an outrageous joke.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:10 PM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Sacha Baron Cohen

Posted at 08:13 AM ET, 05/16/2012

Aaron Sorkin to pen Sony’s Steve Jobs biopic
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film will be based on Walter Issacson’s biography of the Apple co-founder, who died in October after a battle with cancer.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:13 AM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Aaron Sorkin

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 05/15/2012

‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’: A primer on its massive cast
By Jen Chaney
We expected to see Cameron Diaz in this. But why did Chris Rock and Anna Kendrick sign on?

By Jen Chaney  |  03:17 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movies

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Photos from the premiere of ‘Friday Night Lights’ ... uh, I mean ‘Battleship’
By Jen Chaney
Tim Riggins and Tami Taylor were all over this premiere, y’all.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:32 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Friday Night Lights

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 05/10/2012

Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd to co-star in rom-com parody ‘They Came Together’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film will be directed by “Wet Hot American Summer’s” David Wain.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:12 PM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Amy Poehler

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 05/10/2012

Alan Rickman poised to play Ronald Reagan?
By Jen Chaney
He could be the former president to Jane Fonda’s Nancy in “The Butler.”

By Jen Chaney  |  12:51 PM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 05/10/2012

‘Dark Shadows’ and the Johnny Depp question: Should he stop with the weird roles?
By Jen Chaney
Is the whole offbeat thing becoming too predictable?

By Jen Chaney  |  11:15 AM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Johnny Depp

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/10/2012

‘Gangster Squad’ trailer: Sean Penn goes to war with Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling don fedoras, wield guns and face off in 1940s Los Angeles.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:19 AM ET, 05/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Trailers

Posted at 05:45 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Hey, guess what? ‘The Avengers’ is getting a sequel
By Jen Chaney
This is not shocking, but it has been confirmed.

By Jen Chaney  |  05:45 PM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Avengers

Posted at 02:42 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Will Ferrell vs. Zach Galifianakis: Who is the funnier candidate in ‘The Campaign’ teasers?
By Jen Chaney
It’s Will Ferrell vs. Zach Galifianakis in an epic battle of political tone-deafness for the upcoming movie.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:42 PM ET, 05/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Political Pop Culture

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 05/06/2012

‘The Avengers’ made $200 million this weekend. Yeah, that’s a record.
By Jen Chaney
So it seems fair to assume the sequel is definitely happening, right?

By Jen Chaney  |  02:24 PM ET, 05/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies | Tags:  The Avengers

Posted at 07:22 PM ET, 05/04/2012

The Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch and his contributions to film (Video)
By Jen Chaney
Adam Yauch’s contributions to pop culture went far beyond his achievements as a rapper and musical artist. The man best remembered as MCA donned a different alias — Nathaniel Hornblower — to direct several of his hip-hop group’s music videos. He also opened up channels for independent filmmakers by co-founding the studio Oscilloscope Laboratories.

By Jen Chaney  |  07:22 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Obits | Tags:  Adam Yauch

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Summer movies: The five I can’t wait to see, plus readers’ picks
By Jen Chaney
Also: Readers who tweeted their top summer movie pick are clearly very excited about “The Dark Knight Rises.”

By Jen Chaney  |  12:30 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 05/04/2012

The new ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ trailer: Does it show too much?
By Jen Chaney
Should all remaining Peter Parker intel be kept on lockdown until the film releases in July?

By Jen Chaney  |  08:51 AM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Amazing Spider-Man, Movie Trailers

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 05/03/2012

‘The Avengers’: Four things I loved and four things I didn’t like in Joss Whedon’s blockbuster
By Jen Chaney
“The Avengers” is a good superhero movie. But it’s not a perfect superhero movie.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:06 PM ET, 05/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 05/02/2012

‘Avengers’? ‘Dark Knight Rises’? Which summer movie do you most want to see?
By Jen Chaney
In 140 characters, explain which film you are looking forward to and why. The most interesting responses will be shared in a follow-up post.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:41 PM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Summer Movies

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 05/01/2012

‘Dark Knight Rises’ trailer: Five things to like about the latest preview
By Jen Chaney
Thing 1: We can understand what Bane is saying!

By Jen Chaney  |  10:33 AM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dark Knight Rises, Movie Trailers

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 05/01/2012

MTV Movie Awards show nomination love to ‘Bridesmaids,’ ‘Hunger Games’ and Ryan Gosling
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Others up for movie of the year include “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2,” and “The Help.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:26 AM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  MTV Movie Awards

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 04/27/2012

‘This is 40’ trailer: Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann face middle age with non-grace
By Jen Chaney
A sneak peek at the “sort-of sequel” to “Knocked Up.”

By Jen Chaney  |  06:02 PM ET, 04/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 04/27/2012

Molly Ringwald’s husband once went to a party as Jake Ryan, and more nuggets from her AMA
By Jen Chaney
This is just one of several delightful pieces of information shared during her chat on Reddit.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:45 PM ET, 04/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  John Hughes

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 04/27/2012

‘The Raven’ reactions: John Cusack’s Poe gets mixed reviews
By Sarah Anne Hughes
‘Then Edgar Allan Poe walks into a bar and starts talking, and we immediately understand why Cusack is not known for playing men who lived before 1984,’ John DeFore wrote for The Post.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:55 AM ET, 04/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Raven

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 04/26/2012

‘The Avengers’ gets its first negative review; reviewer subjected to nasty comments
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The first negative review was written by Amy Nicholson of BoxOfficeMagazine.com, who has been subjected to a nasty — and at times misogynistic — backlash.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:11 PM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Avengers

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 04/26/2012

‘Hope Springs’ trailer: Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones are in search of a spark
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a couple of more than three decades dealing with a sparkless — and sexless — marriage.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:05 AM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Meryl Streep, Hope Springs, Trailer

Posted at 12:38 PM ET, 04/25/2012

‘Lawless’ trailer: Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy are bootlegger brothers
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film also stars Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce and Jessica Chastain.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:38 PM ET, 04/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Lawless, Trailer

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 04/25/2012

‘The Lone Ranger’: Jack White to score film; Johnny Depp talks Tonto
By Sarah Anne Hughes
It’s not clear it the White Stripes musician will appear in the film.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:53 AM ET, 04/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Lone Ranger

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 04/24/2012

Watch new trailers for ‘Brave’ and ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
One has a plot issue; the other has a lot of explosions.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  04:26 PM ET, 04/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Brave, G.I. Joe, Trailer

Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 04/20/2012

‘Think Like a Man’ reviews: The critics love this cast
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“The nine main characters . . . might be archetypes-bordering-on-stereotypes, but all manage to resemble authentic human beings, thanks to the terrific actors who play them,” Hornaday says.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:57 PM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Think Like a Man

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 04/20/2012

‘Moonrise Kingdom’: Watch four new clips (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Wes Anderson’s latest picture tells the story of two runaways in love.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:14 PM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Moonrise Kingdom

Posted at 11:10 AM ET, 04/20/2012

‘Catching Fire,’ ‘Hunger Games’ sequel, has a director: Watch Francis Lawrence’s best female music videos
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Lawrence has directed Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Pink in music videos.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:10 AM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 04/20/2012

Judi Dench talks new film, holds puppy on ‘Today’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Dench would not comment on rumors that the next Bond film will be her last.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:02 AM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Judi Dench

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 04/20/2012

Jonathan Frid remembered by Johnny Depp; ‘Catching Fire’ has a director
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Seth Meyers’s animated series will debut on Hulu next year.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:11 AM ET, 04/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Celebrities | Tags:  Jonathan Frid, Johnny Depp, Hunger Games

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 04/19/2012

The Band’s Levon Helm dies: How, through ‘The Weight,’ his voice will go on
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer-drummer died Thursday, but his voice will go on through “The Weight.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  06:46 PM ET, 04/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Music | Tags:  Levon Helm

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 04/19/2012

Dick Clark remembered; Alec Baldwin’s alleged stalker speaks out
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: The search for a “Catching Fire” director has reportedly been narrowed down to two names.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:23 AM ET, 04/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dick Clark

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 04/19/2012

‘Magic Mike’ trailer: Channing Tatum has a dream, no shirt
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film also stars Matthew McConaughey (as a stripper), Matthew Bomer (as a stripper) and Alex Pettyfer (as a stripper).

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:28 AM ET, 04/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Magic Mike

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 04/17/2012

Vince Vaughn to play Jim Rockford in ‘Rockford Files’ movie
By Jen Chaney
Vaughn is the new James Garner.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:34 PM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 04/17/2012

Daniel Craig says James Bond-Heineken deal is necessary
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Craig told Moviefone.com the product placement deal is “unfortunate” but necessary because of the film’s cost.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:36 PM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  James Bond, Skyfall

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 04/17/2012

‘Prometheus’ viral video focuses on Michael Fassbender’s David (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The video acts as an ad for Weyland Corp.’s new robot, David.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:07 PM ET, 04/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Prometheus

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 04/13/2012

‘Looper’ trailer now online, reveals that Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis are the same person
By Jen Chaney
Joseph Gordon Levitt = Bruce Willis?

By Jen Chaney  |  10:59 AM ET, 04/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 04/13/2012

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to co-star again?; Courtney Love should be banned from Twitter, says daughter
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Matt Groening didn’t say “The Simpsons” takes place in Oregon.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:19 AM ET, 04/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie

Posted at 08:22 AM ET, 04/13/2012

‘Cabin in the Woods’ stars Fran Kranz and Kristen Connolly talk Joss Whedon, blood and ‘career nightmares’
By Jen Chaney
Fran Kranz and Kristen Connolly dish on the new movie. On director Drew Goddard: “He was the expert on how, like, zombies ate intestines. You would go to him with these questions.”

By Jen Chaney  |  08:22 AM ET, 04/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:39 AM ET, 04/12/2012

‘The Avengers’ premieres in L.A.; Film on track for strong opening
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film is on track for a very strong opening weekend, according to Deadline.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:39 AM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Avengers

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 04/12/2012

Mel Gibson calls screenwriter’s accusations of anti-Semitism ‘utter fabrications’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas wrote a screenplay for Gibson’s planned film about Judah Maccabee. It was rejected this week.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:03 AM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Mel Gibson

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 04/11/2012

‘Anchorman 2’: The plot involves ... a custody battle?
By Jen Chaney
So says writer/director Adam McKay.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:40 PM ET, 04/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Anchorman 2

Posted at 08:24 AM ET, 04/11/2012

Gary Ross has officially confirmed he won’t direct ‘Catching Fire,’ second ‘Hunger Games’ movie
By Jen Chaney
After some back-and-forth on the filmmaker’s plans, he’s now off the project.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:24 AM ET, 04/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 04/10/2012

‘Brave’ featurette explains plot from Merida’s point of view
By Sarah Anne Hughes
In the process of wishing for her life to be different, Merida unleashes “a wee tiny ancient curse” and subsequently must set things straight by being “brave.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:19 PM ET, 04/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Brave

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 04/09/2012

‘A Fantastic Fear of Everything’ trailer: Simon Pegg is scared of a stuffed hedgehog
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Simon Pegg plays a children’s author who becomes a crime novelist. His research into serial killers causes him to become, well, afraid of everything.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:49 PM ET, 04/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  A Fantastic Fear of Everything, Trailer

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 04/09/2012

Box office rundown: ‘American Reunion’ vs. ‘Titanic’
By Jen Chaney
“American Pie” came in second over the weekend, with “Titanic 3D” in third. Does this mean people are more nostalgic about Stifler than Jack Dawson?

By Jen Chaney  |  12:51 PM ET, 04/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies

Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 04/06/2012

‘American Reunion’ and ‘American Pie’: How four critics reviewed both films
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Thirteen years later, The Post's film critic has grown tired of the “Pie” franchise. Others were still hungry for another helping.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:06 PM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  American Reunion, American Pie

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 04/06/2012

‘Bully’ finally gets a PG-13 by removing some F-words
By Jen Chaney
Just in time for the documentary’s wide release, this issue was miraculously resolved.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:15 AM ET, 04/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Bully

Posted at 01:48 PM ET, 04/05/2012

‘Savages’ trailer: When Taylor Kitsch stabbed John Travolta
By Jen Chaney
The first look at the Oliver Stone movie that could serve as Kitsch’s “John Carter” redemption.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:48 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movie Trailers

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 04/05/2012

‘American Reunion’ is out tomorrow. So how come we’re not feeling ‘American Pie’ nostalgia?
By Jen Chaney
The latest comedy about Jim, Stifler and co. should make us eager to go back to 1999. So why doesn’t it?

By Jen Chaney  |  12:31 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 04/04/2012

Scarlett Johansson is dangerous even without her hands in new ‘Avengers’ clip
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The superhero film will be released May 4.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:54 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Scarlett Johnasson

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 04/04/2012

The arrival of ‘Titanic 3D’ and a flashback to Leo DiCaprio mania
By Jen Chaney
What was it about Leonardo DiCaprio that caused the swoonapalooza of the late 1990s?

By Jen Chaney  |  12:36 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Leonardo DiCaprio

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 04/03/2012

Watch the first trailer for Woody Allen’s ‘To Rome with Love’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Allen’s latest film also stars Penelope Cruz and Alec Baldwin.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:59 PM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  To Rome with Love'

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 04/03/2012

Shaquille O’Neal reveals reason he starred in ‘Kazaam’ (Hint: It involves money)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“Someone said, ‘Hey, here's $7 million, come in and do this genie movie.’ What am I going to say, no? So I did it,” the basketball player told GQ.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:48 PM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Shaquille O’Neal

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 04/03/2012

The new ‘Rock of Ages’ trailer: When Tom Cruise sings Bon Jovi
By Jen Chaney
When Tom Cruise sings Bon Jovi, and other cheesy ‘80s rock nostalgia.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:33 PM ET, 04/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 04/02/2012

Whitney Houston in ‘Sparkle’: A first look at her performance (video)
By Jen Chaney
The “Today” show provided a sneak peek at the trailer of the movie, slated for release Aug. 17.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:32 AM ET, 04/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Whitney Houston

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 04/02/2012

The Razzies: Did Adam Sandler and ‘Jack and Jill’ deserve all 10 awards?
By Jen Chaney
Did the comedian and his movie “Jack & Jill” deserve all 10 of this year’s awards for the worst that Hollywood has to offer? No. Only nine.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:44 AM ET, 04/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Razzies

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 03/30/2012

Kate Winslet is not a fan of ‘Titanic’s’ theme ‘My Heart Will Go On’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Near, far, wherever you are, Winslet doesn’t want to hear “My Heart Will Go On.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:02 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Kate Winslet

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 03/30/2012

‘Rise of the Guardians’ trailer: Santa Claus is coming to town — to fight evil
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The 3-D animated film imagines Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman as protectors of children against evil.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:48 AM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 03/30/2012

‘Mirror, Mirror’: Critics don’t deem it the fairest of them all
By Jen Chaney
Reviews have been decidedly mixed, with Lily Collins getting slammed for a flat portrayal of Snow White.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:24 AM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 09:05 AM ET, 03/30/2012

Carson Daly apologizes for homophobic joke; ‘Twins’ sequel is on the way
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Jaleel White denies abuse allegations.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:05 AM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Carson Daly

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 03/29/2012

Watch Jennifer Lawrence in the ‘House at the End of the Street’ trailer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“The Hunger Games” actress continues to do battle in the first trailer for the horror film.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:43 AM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Jennifer Lawrence

Posted at 08:48 AM ET, 03/29/2012

‘Anchorman’ sequel is coming, says Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Paul Rudd and Steve Carell are expected to return, as are director Adam McKay and producer Judd Apatow.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:48 AM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Anchorman, Will Ferrell

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 03/28/2012

Regal Entertainment Group will treat ‘Bully’ like an R-rated movie
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Unlike AMC, this theater chain will not admit kids under 17 with a permission slip from their parents.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  05:04 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Bully

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 03/28/2012

‘The Avengers’ to close Tribeca Film Festival
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The Tribeca Film Festival begins on April 18 and ends on the 28th.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:29 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Avengers

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 03/27/2012

Chloe Moretz poised to play the lead in the remake of ‘Carrie’
By Jen Chaney
The star of “Hugo” and “Kick-Ass” has been offered the role made famous by Sissy Spacek.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:41 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Casting Call

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 03/27/2012

Hugh Jackman tweets photo of himself as Jean Valjean in ‘Les Miserables’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Even with a shaved head and dirty face, the Aussie actor makes a rather attractive prisoner.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:54 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Les Miserables

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 03/27/2012

‘Bully’ will be released without a rating
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“The small amount of language in the film that’s responsible for the R rating is there because it’s real,” director Lee Hirsch said.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:59 AM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Bully

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 03/26/2012

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie rights sold to Universal, Focus Features
By Sarah Anne Hughes
E.L. James’ story of a kinky sexual relationship will be made into a big screen production.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:35 PM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 03/26/2012

‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn — Part 2’ trailer: ‘We’re the same temperature now’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Bella Swann’s journey as a vampire begins in the final “Twilight” film.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:43 AM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Twilight, Breaking Dawn

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 03/23/2012

‘The Hangover Part III’ sets release date for May 24, 2013
By Jen Chaney
As expected, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms are all on board.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:21 AM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 03/23/2012

‘The Host’ teaser trailer released (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Get a peek at Stephenie Meyer's post-”Twilight” project.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:05 AM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Host

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 03/23/2012

‘The Hunger Games’: A gchat analysis
By Jen Chaney, Monica Hesse and Melissa Bell
In which three Washington Post writers trade thoughts about that big Katniss Everdeen movie.

By Jen Chaney, Monica Hesse and Melissa Bell  |  09:32 AM ET, 03/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Michael K. Williams to play Wu-Tang Clan member ODB in film
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Williams is best known for playing Omar Little on “The Wire.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:28 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Wes Anderson directs another commercial, this time for Sony
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The stop-motion commercial advertises a smartphone line.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:00 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Wes Anderson, Sony

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 03/22/2012

‘Hunger Games’ and the rise of the pop culture archer
By Jen Chaney
Katniss Everdeen and other fictional icons are bringing the bow and arrow back in style.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:51 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 03/22/2012

Logo will air 24 hours of ‘Showgirls’ on April Fools’ Day
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Cancel your plans.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:50 AM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Showgirls, April Fools'

Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 03/22/2012

Watch the new ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ trailer
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Alex (Ben Stiller), Marty (Chris Rock), Melman (David Schwimmer) and Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith) are back.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:49 AM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Madagascar 3

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 03/22/2012

Jessica Biel joins ‘Hitchcock’ movie; the Situation admits to ‘prescription medication problem’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Gallagher is out of the hospital.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:03 AM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies | Tags:  Jessica Biel, Jersey Shore

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 03/21/2012

‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ DVD design has proven confusing to some
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The DVD looks like a pirated copy, but it’s real — and kind of brilliant.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:17 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 03/21/2012

‘Hunger Games’ and Hollywood hype: Will non-fans of Suzanne Collins’s books be persuaded to see the movie?
By Jen Chaney
Has all the publicity surrounding “The Hunger Games” persuaded even non-fans of the books to see the film?

By Jen Chaney  |  01:11 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 03/20/2012

Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase are writing a movie
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Good news? Bad news?

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:31 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase

Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 03/20/2012

Michael Bay to ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ fans: ‘Take a breath and chill’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Bay recently implied that the mutant turtles would be aliens in a new film.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:21 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Michael Bay

Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 03/20/2012

The ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ teaser is here . . . all 14 seconds of it
By Jen Chaney
The teaser for the trailer — all 14 seconds of it — provides a full glimpse of the back of vampire Bella’s head.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:03 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Twilight, Movie Trailers

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 03/20/2012

‘Hunger Games’: The first reviews are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive
By Jen Chaney
So far, critics are totally pro-District 12.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:03 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 03/20/2012

Richard Gere is not a ‘Pretty Woman’ fan
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“People ask me about that movie, but I’ve forgotten it. That was a silly romantic comedy,” the actor told Woman’s Day.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:41 AM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Movies | Tags:  Richard Gere

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 03/19/2012

Michael Bay gets an earful from ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ fans, an apology from Chris O’Dowd
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The producer and director was also dissed by “Bridesmaids” actor Chris O’Dowd, who later apologized.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:48 PM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Michael Bay

Posted at 09:05 AM ET, 03/19/2012

‘Prometheus’ full trailer: ‘Big things have small beginnings’ (video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The same pictogram is discovered at the sites of civilizations from different centuries, leading a crew to travel to a planet to search for the origins of humanity.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:05 AM ET, 03/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Prometheus, Movie trailer

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 03/16/2012

‘Project X’ reportedly inspires parties, all sorts of mayhem
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A Houston man was killed when gunmen started firing at a big party.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:31 AM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies, Movies

Posted at 08:52 AM ET, 03/16/2012

‘Dark Shadows’ trailer: Johnny Depp is a very campy vampire (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Johnny Depp stars in Tim Burton’s adaptation of the 1960s soap opera.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:52 AM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dark Shadows

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 03/15/2012

‘Bully’: Will there be a compromise in the MPAA rating controversy?
By Jen Chaney
Director Lee Hirsch feels strongly about leaving all the language as is. But in an interview today, he said he might consider adding some bleeps.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:24 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 03/15/2012

Whitney Houston’s ‘The Bodyguard’ will air in theaters nationwide for one night only
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The film was Whitney Houston’s first.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:12 PM ET, 03/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Whitney Houston

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Watch another ‘Battleship’ trailer (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
This is for all the marbles, Tim Riggins.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:05 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Movies, Taylor Kitsch

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Will Ferrell and Nick Offerman, in bathrobes, promote ‘Casa de mi Padre’ on ‘Today’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The Spanish language comedy will be released Friday.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:46 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Will Ferrell, Today show, Movies

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Report: ‘Dark Tower’ may be picked up by Warner Bros.
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Javier Bardem may potentially still star in the project, according to Deadline.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:10 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Dark Tower

Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 03/13/2012

‘Hunger Games’ premiere: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson walk the red carpet (Photos)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
At the world premiere Monday, Jennifer Lawrence wondered, “Why is there so much screaming?”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:32 AM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 03/12/2012

Watch: ‘Hunger Games’ red carpet live stream; New clip of Peeta and Caesar
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Jennifer Lawrence and the cast will walk the red carpet beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:44 PM ET, 03/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Hunger Games

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 03/12/2012

‘John Carter’: Box office flop or just a minor disappointment?
By Jen Chaney
An epic fail in terms of ticket sales, or just a regular, non-epic fail?

By Jen Chaney  |  11:27 AM ET, 03/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Box Office, Movies

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/09/2012

Ewan McGregor talks ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,’ movie musicals and getting shout-outs from Christopher Plummer
By Jen Chaney
The very busy actor chats about learning how to fly fish, Christopher Plummer’s Oscar win and more.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:00 PM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Q&As