Movie News (Page 6)

It's been years since the original Crow took flight, but Variety reports that Stephen Norrington will write and direct a new version of The Crow, based on the comic created by James O'Barr.

In, 1994 Alex Proyas directed the original movie, in which rock musician Eric Draven is murdered trying to rescue his girlfriend from thugs. He returns from the dead one year later to exact vengeance.

"Whereas Proyas' original was gloriously gothic and stylized, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style," Norrington said.

No production date has been set.

The movies opening this weekend are ideal for those seeking a look at religion and/or space visitors. Take a closer examination of each below...

Doubt
Stars: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Quick synopsis: A nun suspects a priest of getting too cozy with a boy at their church.
Prediction: It won't result in box office clout; just a few Oscar nominations for its cast.

The Day the Earth Stood Still
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connolly
Quick synopsis: An alien has a warning: earth may soon perish!
Prediction: A solid chance to sit atop the box office throne. People love their aliens.

This year's Golden Globe Award nominees have been announced.

As always, these are the best indications of which movies/actors will be up for an Oscar in March. Let's take a look at the nominees in several major categories for the Golden Globes, which will be handed out on January 11...

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Frost/Nixon
• The Reader
• Revolutionary Road
• Slumdog Millionaire

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

• Leonardo DiCaprio, Revolutionary Road
• Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon
• Sean Penn, Milk
• Brad Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Mickey Rourke, The Wrestler

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA

• Anne Hathaway, Rachel Getting Married
• Angelina Jolie, Changeling
• Meryl Streep, Doubt
• Kristin Scott-Thomas, I've Loved You So Long
• Kate Winslet, Revolutionary Road

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Last night, The Los Angeles Film Critics Association gave hope to animators everywhere.

The organization named the WALL-E its Best Picture of 2008, the first time the society has ever tapped an animated movie for its top prize.

Here's a look at the major award winners from the evening:

• Film: WALL-E
• Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
• Actor: Sean Penn, Milk
• Actress: Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
• Screenplay: Mike Leigh, Happy-Go-Lucky
• Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
• Supporting Actress: Penélope Cruz, Elegy and Vicky Christina Barcelona

There's something for everyone opening this weekend at a theater near you. From music to violence to politics, let's take a closer look at each of the new films...

Cadillac Records
Stars: Beyonce Knowles, Adrien Brody
Quick synopsis: A biopic of Chess Records and recording artist Etta James.
Prediction: Beyonce will carry it to box office glory.

Punisher: War Zone
Stars: Sam Worthington
Quick synopsis: Frank Castle is still seeking revenge for the murder of his family.
Prediction: Only Sam Worthington's friends will turn out for this tired remake.

Frost/Nixon
Stars: Michael Sheen, Frank Langella
Quick synopsis: Based on the build-up to a famous interview between the British journalist and disgraced former President.
Prediction: Not aiming for major bucks at the box office; but expect a few Oscar nominations.

What movies should you see in December? We have a holiday season preview.

What movies should you never see ever. The New York Post has released this list of the top 10 worst films of 2008:

10. Beverly Hills Chihuahua
9. Witless Protection
8. Rambo
7. You Don't Mess With The Zohan
6. Babylon A.D.
5. 10,000 B.C.
4. What Happens In Vegas
3. Mad Money
2. The Hottie & The Nottie
1. The Love Guru

Do you agree that The Love Guru was the worst movie of the year?

With students home on break and work days being cut short, Hollywood is taking advantage of the influx of movie goers this week. Three new films open nationwide. Here's a closer inspection of each...

Four Christmases
Stars: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon
Quick synopsis: A couple must spend the holidays with four dysfunctional families.
Prediction: The perfect holiday date movie; a modest hit.

Transporter 3
Stars: Jason Statham
Quick synopsis: Frank Martin is back, and ready to transport some more!
Prediction: Viewers may finally tire of this franchise; barely in the top five at the box office.

Australia
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman
Quick synopsis: An English aristocrat teams up with a stock-man during pre-World War II Australia.
Prediction: A box office bust; too sprawling, too serious.

Younger audiences are in for a pair of treats at the movies this weekend. Here's a look at the two new films opening, each aimed at those that can't legally drink yet...

Twilight
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart
Quick synopsis: A high school girl falls in love... with a vampire.
Prediction: Number-one at the box office. We can hear the shrieks from teenage girls from here.

Bolt
Stars: John Travolta, Miley Cyrus (voices)
Quick synopsis: Animated feature about a TV star dog that gets loose in the real world.
Prediction: The perfect alternative to Twilight; a top-three box office finish.

South Park creators trey Parker and co-creator Matt Stone are signed on to continue producing episodes of the series until 2011.

After that, however, movie goers may be treated to a big screen send off Stan, Kyle, Kenny, Cartman and the rest of the foul-mouthed Colorado fourth graders.

"We talked about maybe some day doing a movie to sort of end it all, and that seems like the best idea," Parker told the Los Angeles Times. "That's been a big thought to do the last show as a movie."

Another South Park movie would likely rake in millions.

What happened to Super Troopers 2?

Hopefully, this sequel is still in the works, but we have different news surrounding the comedy troupe Broken Lizard:

They are reportedly teaming up with Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz on the comedy Freeloaders. Should be an interesting partnership.

According to Variety, the movie will focus on a quintet guys and a girl that live in the lap of luxury in a rock star's mansion. However, their ideal situation is threatened when the rock star decides to sell the house. Could be a tough market in which to attempt that.

Broken Lizard, of course, is composed of Colgate University graduates Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar.