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Famous Movie Jocks Then and Now

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:31:59 +0000

Jocks — we love to hate them. Especially at the movies. Whether they are football players, lacrosse stars or even the rare skiing celeb, the stereotypical jock has been the epicenter of many of our favorite films. They were tough, attractive (often) and usually got the girl– what’s not to like? Sure they were cocky, [...]

Justin Bieber Working on His Acting Skills

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:51:54 +0000

Justin Bieber demonstrated some mighty fine acting skills in his ‘As Long as You Love Me’ video, going mano y mano with tough guy Michael Madsen, who played his girlfriend’s disapproving dad in the clip. Actually, Madsen’s fist met Bieber’s pretty face for much of their interaction, but it was a well-done simulation of Biebs getting his butt kicked. The teen recently admitted that he is continuing to work on and hone his acting skills, and shared deets about the vid’s thematic arc.

'Paranormal Activity 4′ Official Trailer Released [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:42:34 +0000

Since the first 'Paranormal Activity' came out it has been huge among all ages, but now there is ANOTHER(Dramatic Voice). Whether you're a thrill seeker or a regular movie goer, be sure to put this one on your list of 'must sees.' So far the plot for Paranormal Activity 4 has not been released, but if you take a look at the video... you won't have to guess.

Colorado Shooting Suspect James Holmes Charged with 24 Counts of Murder

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:13:38 +0000

James Holmes, the former neuroscience graduate student suspected of killing 12 people and wounding dozens more during a July 20 shooting rampage at a movie theater in Aurora, CO, has been formally charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder.

Tragedy at 'The Dark Knight Rises' Screening As Gunman Kills 12, Injures at Least 50 [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:29:09 +0000

At least 12 people were killed and 50 injured when a man went into an Aurora, Colorado movie theater during a midnight screening of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Friday morning, fired tear gas and began shooting. Ten people reportedly died in the theater near the Aurora Mall and two more passed away in local hospitals. [...]

Meet the Man Who Will Star as Osama bin Laden

Mike Sampson — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:43:40 +0000

Meet Ricky Sekhon. He’s a little known British actor, who lives quietly in London with his wife and child. Ricky just wrapped his first big Hollywood role: playing Osama bin Laden. Sekhon will star as Bin Laden in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ – a film about the Navy SEAL raid to hunt and kill the world’s [...]

'Hangover 3′ to Begin Filming in Las Vegas This Summer

Mike Sampson — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:16:19 +0000

‘The Hangover 3′ is happening. Though ‘The Hangover, Part II’ was basically a remake of the original film and mostly disappointed critics, the sequel made a ton of money (it was the fourth highest grossing film of 2011) and WB and director Todd Phillips have been quietly planning the third and final installment. And, as it turns out, ‘The Hangover 3′ may be happening sooner than you thought.

Kanye West Debuts 'Cruel Summer' Film at Cannes Film Festival

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:18 +0000

Kanye West‘s much-ballyhooed film ‘Cruel Summer’ premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 23. A select crowd of distinguished guests attended a private screening of the movie before the general public gets a chance to view it.

The 'Anchorman 2′ Trailer is Here!

Mike Sampson — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:00:58 +0000

If you were one of the people who saw ‘The Dictator’ in theaters this weekend, you’ve already seen the brand new teaser trailer for ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.’ But considering ‘The Dictator’ didn’t exactly light up the box-office, you’re probably one of the millions who has yet to see the ‘Anchorman 2′ trailer. Well, good news, it’s officially online now for your viewing enjoyment!

Weekend Box Office Report: 'The Avengers' Sinks 'Battleship'

Jacob Hall — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:12 +0000

‘Battleship‘ was supposed to be the film that nudged ‘The Avengers‘ out of the number one spot at the box office, but instead you can just go ahead and insert your own “You sank my battleship!” joke here. ‘The Avengers’ didn’t cling to the top spot for the third week in a row, it dominated the top spot for the third week in a row, taking in another $55 million for a grand domestic total of $457 million.

'Anchorman 2′ Teaser Poster Promises 'The Legend Continues'

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:30:35 +0000

Is Will Ferrell’s ‘Anchorman’ sequel going to be a ‘Chorus Line’-style musical? Probably not. That’s too much to ask. But that’s the vibe I’m getting off of this early teaser poster for ‘Anchorman 2,’ which may (or may not) be subtitled ‘The Legend Continues.’

Eminem Is Back in the Studio, 'Southpaw' Movie on Hold

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:32:40 +0000

Eminem has remain relatively quiet in the past couple of months and with good reason. The Detroit rhyme-slinger is back in the studio working on his eighth album. His last effort, ‘Recovery’, dropped in 2010 and has sold 5.7 million copies worldwide. Now that Eminem is recording again, production on his much-talked about boxing movie ‘Southpaw’ [...]

New Movie Releases – 'Dark Shadows'

Nick Romano — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:10 +0000

Limited releases aside, there’s only one movie you need to worry about seeing this weekend — Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows.’

Rihanna to Star in Next 'Fast and Furious' Film

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:13:15 +0000

Rihanna plays a bada– in ‘Battleship,’ which hits theaters this month. She is planning to continue exploring her film career and adding to her acting resume, as she has reportedly snagged the role of the villainess in the next edition of ‘The Fast and the Furious’ franchise.

New Movie Releases — 'The Five-Year Engagement,' 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits,' 'The Raven,' and 'Safe'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:20:44 +0000

Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening in wide release. ‘The Five-Year Engagement’ looks at what happens when an engaged couple keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. The animated ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits’ follows a captain as he enlists [...]

Titanic SUPER 3D Parody [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:13:16 +0000

Honestly, this is the FIRST VIDEO parody made about a movie that I have ever seen. Lately, a lot of movies that were made in the past are coming back into theaters as 3D features. With that being said, SOME shows should never be made in 3D, which is why I'm glad this came out!

Kanye West + Kim Kardashian Spotted on 'Hunger Games' Movie Date

Jessica Sager — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:14:55 +0000

Kute kouple alert! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may well be an item. Hollywood Life reports that Kardashian and West were spotted catching ‘The Hunger Games’ together in New York City last night. What’s more is that same night, ‘Theraflu,’ West’s diss track with DJ Khaled, about Kardashian’s husband of 72 days, Kris Humphries, [...]

'The Hunger Games' Village Can Now Be Yours

Mithun Divakaran — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:05:50 +0000

Henry River Mill Village in the town of Hildebran, North Carolina was not a place accustomed to a lot of visitors. But all that changed last year when ‘The Hunger Games‘ was filmed there and used the setting as the post-apocalyptic district Katniss called home. The land’s current owner, an 83-year-old named Wade Shepherd, is now selling the property after the film’s success turned it into a tourist attraction, with fans coming by every day and taking photos.

'Fightville' Makes It's Premiere

Chris Logan — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:34:57 +0000

'Fightville' made it's way on to the big screen last night in Lafayette . It was a special night at the Grand 16 and special screening for everyone who was a part of the film. 'Fightville' is a documentary about MMA fighting in Acadiana featuring, Gil Guillory, Dustin Poirier, Tim Credeur and more. The movie will open in select theatres on April 20.

Weekend Box Office — 'The Hunger Games' Continues to Eat Up the Competition

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:31 +0000

‘The Hunger Games’ once again treated the competition like dots in a Pac-Man game, swallowing them all without a trace. It earned $61.1 million and took the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row.