February 2009 News Archive (Page 2)

Considering the hype Watchmen has received, the most obvious question on the minds of most movie fans must be: Is it worth it?

The answer is: YES... and then some!

Read our detailed Watchmen review to see just how much our staff loved this graphic novel adaption.

On April 17, Jason Statham reprises the role of Chev Chelios in Crank: High Voltage.

In this sequel to the 2006 action flick, Chelios faces off against a Chinese mobster that has stolen his nearly indestructible heart... and replaced it with a battery-powered version that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

We hate it when that happens.

Follow this article's jump for the latest Crank: High Voltage trailer...

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According to Marvel, Iron Man 2 will begin principal photography in early April.

The official studio press release only lists Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle as having been cast, though we know other stars will soon join them.

So will a cadre of extras. In fact, Corona Coming Attractions has uncovered the following casting call sheet for the sequel:

• A "hot brunette" between the ages of 25 to 28, described as Caucasian, beautiful, sexy and authoritative.
• A French waiter. The actor should have a Monaco accent and be a male in their 30s.
• A male, unnamed character in their 40s to 50s, described as Caucasian, handsome, intelligent and dynamic.
• Mongolian gangsters. Various parts, various ages.
• Russian guards. Must speak Russian, various ages.
• Various technicians. Must look smart and capable, all ethnicities, in their 20s.

Yes!

Inside sources have confirmed to E! that Michael Cera will, indeed, star in the upcoming Arrested Development movie.

Following a series of rumors that the Superbad and Juno star would not reprise his hilarious role as George Michael Bluth, insiders now say he's on board. Thank goodness.

As for other movie details, we may not hear about them for awhile.

Ron Howard told Ryan Seacrest at this year's Academy Awards:

"It's looking very much like we're going to make [the movie], but we've now been asked to stop offering any details. It's cloaked in a little mystery, but it's looking good."

A release date has been announced for what will likely be the final Harry Potter movie.

The still-untitled film will open on July 15, 2011.

There has been speculation that the final book in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be split into two films; so it's possible another one will still be released after this date.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will hit theaters on July 17, 2009.

Another classic movie is set for a remake.

Variety reports that Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) will direct and produce another big screen adaptation of the game Clue.

Like the fantasic 1985 movie and, of course, the Hasbro board game on which both flicks are based, Verbinski's project will focus on murder mystery.

This is the latest Hasbro property headed to the big screen, following Transformers and this summer's G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra.

Earlier this month - seriously! - a Candy Land movie was also announced.

It's gonna be a slow week at the local Blockbuster. Only one lame movie is new on DVD...

Sex Drive
Stars: Seth Green
Why you should rent it: Because the title is a semi-decent pun.

In this summer's Land of the Lost - a big screen adaption of the classic 1970s TV series - Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall.

He gets sucked back in time - way back into time - and possesses no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in an alternate universe full of marauding dinosaurs and fantastic creatures.

The movie, which also stars Anna Friel and Danny McBride, comes out on June 5. Follow this article's jump to enjoy a clip from it...

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A rumor involving which major character will return in this summer's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has been confirmed.

In a discussion with fans at TFW 2005, screenwriter Roberto Orci wrote: "Megatron returns!" in response to a question about whether or not the Decepticon leader, voiced by Hugo Weaving, would come back.

Megatron was killed off at the end of the 2007 blockbuster during a brawl with Optimus Prime and Sam Witwicky.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen comes out on June 26. The countdown is on!

From Slumdog Millionaire to a Woody Allen movie, life is good for Freida Pinto.

The actress will follow her role in this year's Best Picture with a part in Allen's next movie. As is always the case with this director's films, details of the project aren't widely known.

We can report, however, that Pinto will join a cast that includes Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin and Anthony Hopkins. Not shabby company.