Whether you hate or love the idea of more new 'Star Wars' movies (we know, those prequels put the fear of God in you), at least some exciting news has arrived for everyone: Original main cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill have already signed on for the sequels.
At least according to George Lucas, who can't seem to stop stealing everyone's thunder.
There had been rumors that Sam Raimi -- who's on board as a producer -- would helm the remake of Tobe Hooper's 'Poltergeist,' but they didn't come to pass. Gil Kenan, best known for being behind the motion captured 'Monster House' and live-action film 'City of Ember,' just landed the job as the remake's director.
Today sees the release of the new and improved Lara Croft. Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider is a reboot of the enduring character, introducing a 17-year-old Croft to a new generation of gamers. And so it's only natural that an upcoming film reboot is being mapped out and will closely follow the game's lead; it has been revealed that the producers of the game and the film will collaborate on the upcoming project.
After an attack by the Mandarin leaves Tony Stark's destroys his home and inventions in crumbles, he must rebuild in order to achieve retribution.
'Black Snake Moan' director Craig Brewer has signed on to direct 'The Gangster Princess of Beverly Hills' based on the fascinating article of the same name published in Rolling Stone.
This week we have four new releases, covering four different genres and targeting four different audiences: fairy-tale action epic, a coming-of-age (21) comedy, supernatural horror, and a submarine thriller.
'Iron Man 3' doesn't even hit theaters for a few more months, but here we are, already discussing 'Iron Man 4,' 'The Avengers 2' and other Marvel films that don't even have a script yet. More specifically, here we are discussing Robert Downey Jr.'s involvement in the future of the Marvel movie universe, as the beloved actor's contract with the studio is about to expire. So that brings us to the big question: will Original Recipe Tony Stark be featured in future Marvel movies or will the character be recast as Downey Jr. goes to on to other things?
February 26, 2013 Jennifer Lawrence (of Hunger Games fame) was just doing a la-te-da interview with George Stephanopoulos (PS- am I the only guy that thinks 'Snuffleupagus'?) post-Oscars and who interrupts the interview, but Mr. Shining himself, Jack Nicholson! Not sure if she's offended or star-struck, but she was definitely taken aback! Doubt she'll fall for the 75 year old actor despite his charm and her earlier trip onstage!
Though we're still waiting for actual casting announcements for 'Star Wars: Episode 7,' another big aspect of the new Disney-run Lucasfilm is the idea of multiple 'Star Wars' films a year. And though we've heard about spin-off movies for some of the characters, the latest rumor is that the popular 'Star Wars' video game 'Knights of the Old Republic' may be brought to the big screen.
Finally, Kristen Stewart and 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2' are recognized during awards season.
The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and people are placing bets and getting generally riled up about who will be taking home Oscars. If time has taught us anything, however, it's that it's best to keep your cool this time of year, because in like 10 years you are going to be seriously embarrassed about that 'American Beauty' movie poster you had in your bedroom in high school. Ugh. Why?! Of course, that's not the only
