August 2008 News Archive (Page 5)

It's seeming more and more likely that Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried will engage in a bit of girl-on-girl action as part of Jennifer's Body.

According to sources, actresses roll around in bed, topless and kissing.

"The two girls make out hardcore, rolling around in a bed," said an insider. "It was a really hot scene."

In Jennifer’s Body, Fox portrays a possessed cheerleader who goes on a killing spree against her male classmates. The movie is written by Juno scribe Diablo Cody and is due for a 2009 release.

"I eat and seduce everyone. There's a lot of kissing everyone - boys and girls. All kinds of craziness," Fox said of her (amazing!!!) role.

Roberto Orci helped write Transformers 2.

During a recent forum Q&A at TFW2005, it was apparent the scribe was hesitant to give away too many spoilers, but he did open up about the motif behind the sequel.

"One of the themes is about the responsibilities you face when being away from home - reflected by Sam [Witwicky, played by Shia LaBeouf] going to college and by the fact that the Transformers themselves, are of course, far from Cybertron."

Orci also said that Revenge of the Fallen will be darker than the original, while adding that the villains "will get more screen time than before."

Transformers 2 is due out June 26, 2009.

The Fast and the Furious is so 2001.

We like things shorter and, well, faster in 2008. That's why the name of the fourth film in this franchise - following 2 Fast, 2 Furious and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - is simply Fast and Furious.

The movie comes out June 5, 2009 and brings back Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, the role that made him (sort of) famous. Check out the movie's trailer now:

Kevin Smith has a great job.

Aside from writing and director popular comedies, the movie maven gets to screen upcoming films before they're released. Already, he's heaped praise upon Watchmen.

Now, it appears as though the director of Zack and Miri Make a Porno has seen a preview of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie, and has only good things to say about it.

Sounds like Kevin Smith loves Chris Pine.

Here's a snippet of Smith's interview on the Kevin and Bean radio show last week:

Smith: I saw a movie last night that I cannot talk about.
Host: Was it good?
Smith: It was phenomenal.

Host: Any stars, any break out stars, and do they trek?
Smith: The stars absolutely trek in this film. It is fantastic. Anybody who was worried doesn’t need to be worried–about this film I cannot talk about…It was in very capable hands. The director did a phenomenal job...Top notch cast and the guy that plays the lead is an instant star. That dude is going to be so famous. He is so wonderful. He picked up a role that I would say is pretty challenging for someone to step into the shoes of, because it is a role that has been played before many times by the same guy.

The first official photo from Jim Carrey's upcoming romantic dark comedy I Love You Phillip Morris has been published by Jim Carrey Online.

I Love You Phillip Morris tells the tale of Steven Russell (Jim Carrey), a married conman who finds himself in a Texan prison, where he falls in love with Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). Hence, the image below:

Steven Rusell will fall in love with Phillip Morris in early 2009.

In case Disaster Movie doesn't satisfy your craving for terrible spoof films...

According to The Hollywood Reporter, National Lampoon is going ahead with its next in-house production, National Lampoon's The Legend of Awesomest Maximus, a spoof of sword-and-sandal flicks such as Gladiator, 300 and Troy. Of course, some could argue the latter movie spoofed itself. But anyway.

The cast will include a series of C-list stars:

• Will Sasso (Mad TV)
• Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines)
• Ian Ziering (Beverly Hills, 90210)
• Sophie Monk (Date Movie)
• Tony Cox (Bad Santa)
  
• Rip Torn (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story)

Chris Pine is not a household name... yet.

The only movies this actor is remotely known for so far are Bottle Shock and Just My Luck.

This should all change, of course, after Pine takes on the iconic role of Captain Kirk in next year's Star Trek movie. For now, we'd just like to wish the rising star a happy 28th birthday.

No, we have't heard of SET, either.

It's a Brazilian magazine whose September 2008 issues features a variety of covers, all of which showcase a different Watchmen character.

This is a testament to the far-reaching appeal of the Zack Snyder-directed graphic novel adaptation, which stars Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino.

Here's a look at three of the covers:

Following a solid box office showing for Death Race, it's safe to say that Jason Statham is on the verge of superstardom.

That ought to continue in November when Transporter 3 comes out. Check out that film's trailer now:

A late entry into this summer of action movies, Traitor stars Don Cheadle.

We're a big fan of that actor, but it's hard not to wonder how any film related to terrorism will do well at the box office these days. Here's how a series of critics have responded to the thriller..

- Traitor is an intense and highly politicized film that dares to look at more than a few sides of an ideological battle that rages throughout the world... -- Cole Smithey

- The first things to go in Cheadle's portrayal of such a knotted, inward man are spontaneity and a sense of humor... -- Variety

- Making Traitor something more than a disposable B-movie was possible, but at this point in the release calendar, way more effort than it was worth... -- Cinema Blend

- With a sprawling production that spans many international locations, Traitor is efficient and convincing... - The Hollywood Reporter