February 2009 News Archive

At WonderCon, a popular comic book convention held in San Franciso this week, Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz updated fans about the status of a movie based on this popular sitcom.

"Here's what's going on with the movie. Everyone goes off and has careers and that kind of thing, so it's been a little challenging to schedule everybody together, but everyone who has agreed to make this movie has agreed to make this movie, and we're going to make the movie. I haven't written it yet, so I'll be accepting pitches. We're determined to do this."

For awhile, it was rumored that Michael Cera would not reprise his role as George Michael Bluth for an Arrested Development movie. But rest assured:

He's in.

Don't worry, movie fans. There are no explicit Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li spoilers below.

But it seems inevitable that a sequel to this new movie will soon be in the works. How come? Simply out, according to MTV:

“Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” ends with the most deliberate, beat-you-over-the-head sequel tease [we’ve seen] in a film in quite some time.

The movie's stars appear open to another installment of the franchise.

“I totally would love to go in there and work on some more skills,” said Kristin Kreuk, who played Chun-Li. “I loved training; it was so much fun.”

Added Chris Klein "There’s no question about it. To be involved in a franchise that has such depth - and such a wonderful fan base - is such a wonderful opportunity that comes around very, very infrequently. To have an opportunity to be a part of something like that is incredible.”

A pair of movies open this weekend. Each has a very long name...

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
Stars: Nick, Kevin and Joe Jonas
Quick synopsis: A behind-the-scenes look at the world's most popular musical trio.
Prediction: Number-one at the box office. You can argue with teenagers.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Stars: Kristin Kreuk
Quick synopsis: A remake of the classic video game.
Prediction: The video game is ancient history at this point. Fans may not line up for a big screen adaption of it.

We didn't see this piece of casting news coming::

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jim Carrey will star in a big screen version of Damn Yankees. Yes, they will sing; and, yes, they will dance.

The movie will be a contemporary version of the 1955 musical. In it, Joe Boyd is a happily married man that suffers from a lifelong devotion to a losing baseball team.

One night, the Devil (Carrey), who convinces Joe to sell his soul and become Joe Hardy, an all-star slugger. Boyd can escape the deal, as long as he does it before the World Series. 

On March 20, Paul Rudd falls in love... with Jason Segel! Sort of!

Such is the basic premise for I Love You, Man, as Rudd's character of Peter has to find a best man for his wedding. And ends up becoming total BFFs with Segel's Sydney.

Watch the preview below:

From Oscar hosting to blockbuster starring, Hugh Jackman is as versatile as it gets in Hollywood.

The actor will lead one of this year's most anticipated movies this summer, as X-Men Origins: Wolverine is scheduled for a May 1 release.

Here are a pair of new promotional photos of the actor in this iconic role:

Summit Entertainment is looking for a director for the third installment of the Twilight series, Eclipse.

Here's the latest rumored name on the studio's lost: Drew Barrymore.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Barrymore - who just finished work on her directorial debut, Whip It!, which stars Ellen Page - is one of several big names being considered for the job.

After months of rumors and speculation, Samuel L. Jackson will, indeed, play Nick Fury in Iron Man 2 - and, possibly, many other movies.

The actor has signed a unique deal, in which he'll take on the role of Fury - the leader of the espionage unit the Shield in comic book lore - with an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films.

These would include Captain America, Thor, and The Avengers.

In this image from X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the movie's title character is taking on his nemesis.

You're going down, Sabretooth!

X-Men Origins: Wolverine opens on May 1. We. Cannot. Wait.

Forget the upcoming A-Team movie.

We can't wait for The B Team!

Variety reports thst Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired B Team, an Adam McKay-directed action comedy that will star Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as cops.

There is no release date set for the movie. However, it is expected to go into production as quickly as the filmmakers can get it ready.