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Seen Zombieland yet? Well, you should...

If you like your movies funny bloody, and undead, then run, don't walk, to your local cineplex! Check out why in our full Zombieland Review!

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Blair Witch Creators Attempt Another Sequel, World Collectively Groans

Yep, you heard it. They're making another one. Much like Snake Plissken, filmmakers Ed Sanchez and Dan Myrick must be getting a little too used to people telling them, "I thought you were dead."

Okay, maybe that's a little harsh, but they kind of deserved to disappear when they served up the first sequel to the notorious first-person docu-style horror film. Everything that was brilliant about the first Blair Witch was subsequently erased in Book of Shadows, which attempted to be a more traditional narrative film.

I saw Blair Witch as an experiment- one that worked with resounding success. Its sequel was the ultimate example of worst-case scenario: filmmakers who got lucky with round one, only to have their sophomore effort turn out to be so horrid that it seemingly proved they couldn't make a real film and practically cemented their flash-in-the-pan status.

Sure, they've been working here and there on a few movies that nobody has heard of, except maybe Rest Stop, but if you paid attention to the numbers for the first Blair Witch, you'd know that they shouldn't have been relegated to making direct-to-DVD fare after that.

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Anyway, they're back at it, milking the franchise again. Here's what they have to say for themselves:

"Between Dan and me and the Haxan guys that did the original Blair Witch, we are about as far along on a sequel idea as we've ever been," says Sanchez. "This is the first idea that Dan and I have really latched onto that we thought, 'It would be cool.' It's a completely different kind of film, but we think it's in the original spirit of the first one."

"We've been working on an idea and it's a concept that we like a lot," adds Myrick. "I can't say anything about it now. Ed and I feel that the timing is right and enough time has gone by that the backlash to Blair Witch has kind of subsided and a new generation of kids are out to embrace a Blair Witch franchise on the merits of the movie itself rather than it trying to live up or be what the first film was, which it never will be. Our hope is that the sequel will stay within the mythology that we created in the first film and stand on its own two feet; just be a good, cool, thoughtful scary movie that resurrects a franchise that we feel very close to. Hopefully Lionsgate will agree and want to move forward on it."

"Everybody that I've talked to wants the prequel, that story of the witch," says Sanchez. "We still want to make that, but the powers that be will not let that happen right now. If we do the sequel and it makes some money and there's motivation to do another one, then maybe we can push the prequel a little bit."

Well, at least they realize that they can't just repackage the original and they have to come up with some new ideas. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see...

Michael Bay Confirms Transformers 3, Welcomes Back Megan Fox

Transformers 3 is a go!

Director Michael Bay took to his blog today and even announced the scheduled release date for the next film in this franchise. He wrote:

Well its official: We have a great Transformers 3 story. The release date is now July 1st, 2011. Not 2012. Today is Day One. This morning started with an ILM meeting for five hours in San Francisco. Currently I’m flying with writer Ehren Kruger to Rhode Island to talk to Hasbro about new characters.


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Bay also confirmed that actress Megan Fox, with whom he's reportedly been feuding, is welcome back into the fold, stating:

P.S. Megan Fox, welcome back. I promise no alien robots will harm you in any way during the production of this motion picture.

Please consult your Physician when working under my direction because some side effects can occur, such as mild dizziness, intense nausea, suicidal tendencies, depression, minor chest hair growth, random internal hemorrhaging and inability to sleep. As some directors may be hazardous to your health, please consult your Doctor to determine if this is right for you. Michael

Jessica Alba Rumored for Little Fockers

Little Fockers is about to add a big name.

The latest rumors state Jessica Alba is set to join the star-studded cast. If true, she'll join Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Owen Wilson and Barbra Streisand in the latest installment of the Meet the Parents franchise.

One can only hope Alba's presence in the flick is an improvement over her past comedic efforts, which include The Love Guru and Good Luck Chuck. Ouch.

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Michael Sheen Speaks on New Moon Character

A bit older than most Twilight Saga stars, Michael Sheen comes aboard the franchise in the role of Aro, an elder vampire in the Volturi.

The British actor spoke to MTV about the role this week and replied:

"He's very calming on the surface, very gentle and soft on the surface. But beneath, he is a psychopathic killer... He's a great character, and I had a great time doing it.

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Asked about Dakota Fanning's turn as a fellow Volturi villain, Sheen couldn't praise the young star enough:

"She's fantastic. She's scary as hell, but she looks so sweet. She's got a great character there. People are really going to love her."

Meanwhile, we're uncovered a new photo from New Moon. Its courtesy of a Bella dream sequence and you can check it out after this article's jump.

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Neve Campbell: In for Scream 4

David Arquette and his famous wife were already in.

Now, reports confirm that Neve Campbell - the star of the original Scream horror movies - will reprise her in Scream 4.

Neve Campbell in Scream

Not much is known about the fourth installment in this franchise, thought screenwriter Kevin Williamson is also on board. The only key player remaining from the original set of films is director Wes Craven; he has not ruled out a return yet.

As for Campbell, there's no word yet on whether her character will once again be the focus of the movie, or if she'll actually get killed off quickly in it.

David Goyer to Pen Ghost Rider Sequel?

It's hard not to laugh at the concept of a Ghost Rider sequel. We weren't exactly anxious for more after the original.

But the Nicolas Cage might not suck after all; not if David Goyer actually pens the screenplay for it.

Variety reports that Goyer is in talks to revisit a script he wrote for a Ghost Rider movie several years ago. He's been behind such major flicks as Batman Begins and The Dark Knight; Goyer is also producing the new ABC hit FlashForward.

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Dennis Quaid: "Definitely Interested" in G.I. Joe Sequel

As rumors of a sequel to G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra grow stronger, one of the film's stars is making it clear that he's in for it.

Dennis Quaid, who portrays General Hawk, recently spoke with Sci Fi Wire about a follow-up film and said he's "definitely interested" in reprising his role as the team's commanding officer.

The actor is a big fan of director Stephen Sommers, saying he hit a "home run" with the original.

For the sequel, Quaid said: "I want to get out of the pit ... I want to ride a horse and shoot a gun. I want a horse with an accelerator suit."

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Ian McKellen Talks The Hobbit, Gandalf the Grey

In a new interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Ian McKellen spoke on The Hobbit.

Specifically, the veteran actor said he can't wait to portray Gandalf the Grey again.

Gandalf the Grey

"Grey Gandalf is my favorite," he said. "Peter Jackson's too, we always preferred Gandalf the Grey. Peter liked him because he got down and dirty. He slept in the hedgerows; he was closer to the earth and not quite so spiritual. He's also funnier - he's got more variety to him. We thought there was more scope in that Gandalf."

The first of the two Hobbit movies will be released in December of 2011. 

New on DVD: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Observe and Report

Want to rent a bad romantic comedy and/or a creepy, mediocre comedy? This week's DVD selections offer one of each...

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey
Why you should rent it: Because you wanna have sex that night.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Stars: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris
Why you should rent it: Because it's funny... sometimes.

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