Archive for May, 2011

Angelina Jolie ‘will not be sexy Cleopatra’

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie has spoken of her determination to ensure that her take on Cleopatra is not seen as a “sex symbol”.

The Oscar-winning actress, who was cast in a big-screen adaptation of Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra: A Life last June, pledged to make her interpretation of the Egyptian legend deeper than the “great beauty” of Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic performance in the 1960s.

“She has been very misunderstood,” she told Stella Magazine. “I thought it was all about the glamour, but then I read about her and she was a very strong mother, she spoke five languages and she was a leader.

“My performance will never be as lovely as Elizabeth’s. We are trying to get into a different truth about her as a pharaoh in history and not a sex symbol, because she really wasn’t.

“Even this idea of her having many lovers – it was possible that it was only two. She is very interesting, but she wasn’t a great beauty.”

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‘Hangover II’ earns $86m at US box office

Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper and Zack Galifianakis in 'The Hangover: Part II'

The Hangover Part II has topped the US box office in its opening weekend, taking an estimated $86.4 million over the past three days.

The comedy sequel opened on Thursday, taking its overall domestic revenue so far to a reported $118 million.

Reuniting almost the entire cast of the 2009 box office hit The Hangover, including Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover Part II moves the film’s setting to Bangkok, Thailand.

Family animation sequel Kung Fu Panda 2 enters in second place taking $48 million for its opening weekend, followed by last week’s box-office topper Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with $39.3 million.

The Paul Feig comedy Bridesmaids follows in fourth place with $16.3 million, while Marvel Studios’ latest Thor rounds out the top five with $9.3 million.

This week’s US box office top ten in full (studio estimates):
1. (-) The Hangover Part II – $86,480,000
2. (-) Kung Fu Panda 2 – $48,000,000
3. (1) Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – $39,320,000
4. (2) Bridesmaids – $16,370,000
5. (3) Thor – $9,365,000
6. (4) Fast Five – $6,698,000
7. (-) Midnight in Paris – $1,919,000
8. (7) Jumping the Broom – $1,900,000
9. (8) Something Borrowed – $1,845,000
10. (5) Rio – $990,000

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‘Green Lantern’ director: ‘I don’t like 3D’

Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Green Lantern Entertainment Weekly cover

Green Lantern director Martin Campbell has said that he was initially reluctant to use 3D technology in the DC Comics adaptation.

Campbell revealed that he was concerned that it might detract from the film rather than adding to it, and added that he personally dislikes most 3D films.

“There was little talk of 3D when we started,” he told Total Film recently. “It does nothing for me.”

Campbell said that despite admiring James Cameron for his clever use of 3D in the 2010 box office hit Avatar, films like Clash of the Titans made him realise how damaging the technology can be to an audience’s experience.

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Muppet trailer spoofs ‘The Hangover II’

Friday, May 27th, 2011
The Muppets has spoofed The Hangover Part II with its latest teaser trailer.

Following on from the recent ‘Green With Envy’ video, Disney has released a new promo dubbed ‘The Fuzzy Pack’. The clip, which features Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, recreates the first trailer for the Hangover sequel.

The Muppets centres on Gary (Segel) and Amy (Mary) as they attempt to raise $10 million in order to save the Muppet Theatre from the clutches of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper).

The movie opens in the US on November 23 and February 17, 2012 in the UK. The Hangover Part II is in cinemas now.

‘Snow White’ moves to avoid ‘Huntsman’

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Lily Collins

Relativity has pushed the release of Tarsem Singh’s untitled Snow White film forward to ensure that it avoids clashing with rival adaptation Snow White and the Huntsman.

Earlier this month, Universal announced that it had moved the Rupert Sanders film from December to June 2012, placing its release only four weeks before Singh’s adaptation.

Deadline claims that Singh’s film will now launch in March 2012, giving the film ten weeks before the release date for Snow White and the Huntsman.

Singh’s film will follow a relatively traditional take on the Snow White story, casting English actress Lily Collins as Snow White, Armie Hammer as her prince and Julia Roberts as the evil queen.

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Soldier In The Rain: Archive Collection (1963)

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Please click on the cover image to read the full review at GenreOnLine.net

Oliver Stone: ‘Charlie Sheen was perfect for Platoon’

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone has insisted that Charlie Sheen was perfect for his role in the hit 1986 film Platoon.

Talking to Entertainment Weekly upon the film’s 25th anniversary, the director admitted that while Sheen has changed dramatically over the years, he is still fond of the former Two and a Half Men actor’s performance in the Vietnam war movie.

“Charlie was a dumb-struck 17-year-old the first time he came in for the film, back when we were going to make it in ’84,” Stone recalled.

“And in those two years, he’d grown and seemed perfectly wide-eyed and had a vaguely privileged look. I think he did a great job. He was perfect for the movie. He conveys the horror of the place. I like his performance.”

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Falling Skies TNT Original Series (review link)

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Please click on the poster image to read the full review at GenreOnLine.net

Please click on the poster image to read the full review at GenreOnLine.net

‘The Muppets’ teaser trailer debuts

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Walt Disney Pictures has released the teaser trailer for The Muppets

The promo, titled Green With Envy, features Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and a cast of Jim Henson’s puppet creations including Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Animal.

The Muppets centres on Gary (Segel) and Amy (Mary) as they attempt to raise $10 million in order to save the Muppet Theatre from the clutches of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper).

The movie opens in the US on November 23 and February 17, 2012 in the UK.

‘Pirates 4’ scores highest US opening of 2011

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides poster

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides topped the US box office this weekend, taking an estimated $90.1 million.

The Johnny Depp-led action film scored the highest opening weekend of the year so far, ahead of the $83.6 million taken by Fast Five earlier this month.

Last week’s new entry Bridesmaids took an impressive $21.1 million for its second weekend, followed by former box-office topper Thor with $15.5 million.

Fast Five follows in fourth place with $10.6 million, while the family animation Rio rounds out the top five with $4.6 million.

This week’s US box office top ten in full (studio estimates):
1. (-) Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – $90,100,000
2. (2) Bridesmaids – $21,100,000
3. (1) Thor – $15,500,000
4. (3) Fast Five – $10,630,000
5. (5) Rio – $4,650,000
6. (4) Priest – $4,600,000
7. (6) Jumping the Broom – $3,700,000
8. (7) Somethng Borrowed – $3,425,000
9. (8) Water for Elephants – $2,150,000
10. (9) Madea’s Big Happy Family – $990,000