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‘Ghostbusters III’ Script Will Be Revised, But Not Scrapped By Germain Lussier/Feb. 25, 2014 4:14 pm EST The passing of Harold Ramis once again shined a well-deserved light on his absolutely remarkable career. Yet, despite the innumerable classics Ramis wrote and directed, he’s best known for playing Egon, one of the three Ghostbusters. (He also co-wrote those films.) His passing brought up questions about the long rumored Ghostbusters III, which Ramis had signed off on and was scheduled to appear in....

‘Oblivion’ Review: Joseph Kosinski’s Love Letter To Science Fiction Films By Germain Lussier/April 18, 2013 5:30 pm EST The Matrix. 2001: A Space Odyssey. Independence Day. Star Wars. Wall-E. If you know and like those movies (and at least one more we won’t mention to avoid spoiling anything) you’re going to find Joseph Kosinski’s Oblivion incredibly familiar. The filmmaker’s second film directly references and was indirectly influenced by a plethora of classic films, giving his “original” story a not-so-original feel....

‘Olive Kitteridge’ Trailer: Frances McDormand Leads HBO Miniseries By Angie Han/Oct. 6, 2014 10:00 am EST Mainstream cinema isn’t exactly brimming over with meaty leading roles for women over 40, but we’ve seen a lot of fine actresses find exciting work on TV. Add to that list Frances McDormand, who appears to deliver another stunning turn in the upcoming HBO miniseries Olive Kitteridge. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko and based on the novel by Elizabeth Strout, Olive Kitteridge centers on an abrasive teacher living in a small New England town....

‘Puss In Boots’ Teaser Trailer And Poster By Germain Lussier/March 4, 2011 12:00 pm EST How did that adorable little cat from the Shrek movies get so damn suave and smooth with a sword? Audiences will find out in Puss in Boots, a 3D animated film featuring the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris. Directed by Chris Miller, who previously directed Shrek the Third, the film will be released on November 4 on regular, 3D and IMAX screens....

‘The Babymakers’ Trailer - Broken Lizard Is Back, Sort Of By Angie Han/June 3, 2012 6:00 am EST It’s been three years since Broken Lizard’s last film, The Slammin’ Salmon, and six years since their last semi-hit, Beerfest, but the comedy group is coming back this summer with a fresh new feature. Well, kinda. The Babymakers isn’t technically a Broken Lizard film — while troupe leader Jay Chandrasekhar directs, not all the team members appear, and the ones that do play supporting roles to non-Lizard stars Paul Schneider and Olivia Munn....

‘Walter Mitty’ Screenwriter To Direct John Belushi Biopic; Emile Hirsch And Joaquin Phoenix Are Potential Leads By Russ Fischer/Oct. 22, 2013 4:45 pm EST We’re all just going to pretend Wired, that ill-fated screen version of a John Belishi biography, never happened. (Sorry, Michael Chiklis.) But that doesn’t mean that Hollywood wants Belushi to be forgotten, and in fact there’s another screen biography brewing about the late comedian and actor....

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ‘Birdman’ Has Almost No Cuts, According To Jon Favreau By Angie Han/July 31, 2014 5:16 pm EST There are already plenty of reasons to be excited by Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, and now here’s one more. According to Jon Favreau, the film is edited in such a way that it looks like it has no edits at all. In other words, it’ll look like a single long take....

Channing Tatum Would Like To Play Gambit In An X-Men Movie By Angie Han/Sept. 13, 2013 2:00 pm EST Speaking at a press event for White House Down, Tatum revealed his affection for fan-favorite X-Man Gambit. “He was punk rock. He kind of rode the line,” Tatum said admiringly. Hit the jump to find out why Tatum believes he’d be perfect for the part. However, he continued: As Tatum mentioned, Gambit was previously played by Kitsch in X-Men Origins: Wolverine....

Chris Pratt Confirms ‘Jurassic World,’ Says “Jurassic Park Was My Star Wars” By Angie Han/Jan. 27, 2014 5:07 pm EST Ron Howard let slip earlier this month that Chris Pratt had been set for Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World, months after he was first rumored. Now we have another confirmation, this time straight from the actor’s lips. “I’m thrilled about it,” said Pratt of his casting. His excitement apparently stems from a long-term affection for the franchise — he called the first film “my Star Wars....

First Green Hornet Set Photos By Russ Fischer/Sept. 6, 2009 8:51 pm EST [No photo]The Green Hornet started principal photography last week, and thanks to various sources we’ve got photos of stars Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz, Jay Chou and director Michel Gondry on set, as well as a first look at Jay Chou’s stunt double in character as the Hornet’s sidekick Kato. The photos come from CrazyCritics.com, SuperHero Hype and JustJared....

Geek Deal: Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection For Only $29.99 Blu-Ray / $21.49 DVD By Peter Sciretta/Sept. 20, 2013 11:00 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The collection includes the movies: The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock, The Voyage Home, The Final Frontier, The Undiscovered Country and a special Captains Summit Bonus Disc. The prices are valid only to the strike of midnight tonight… so act fast!...

IMAX Introduces Home Theater Systems By Angie Han/April 30, 2013 1:30 pm EST As F. Scott Fitzgerald said, the rich are different from you and me. For one thing, while the rest of us have to deal with overpriced concessions and overcrowded seats to catch a movie in IMAX, they’ll soon be able to enjoy it in the privacy and comfort of their own home. IMAX has revealed plans to enter the home theater market with IMAX Private Theatre, which is exactly what it sounds like....

Jeremy Renner To Produce And Star In “CIA Versus Journalist” Thriller ‘Kill The Messenger’ By Russ Fischer/Feb. 1, 2013 6:00 am EST Jeremy Renner has been using his clout to set himself up as a producer who can kickstart his own starring projects. Never mind last weekend’s Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters — let’s look to the future. And so Renner has now made himself a part of Kill the Messenger, a thriller with Michael Cuesta (L....

Johnny Depp And Meryl Streep Could Go ‘Into The Woods’ With Disney And Rob Marshall By Germain Lussier/April 26, 2013 3:00 pm EST Two titans of Tinseltown could be heading Into The Woods with Oscar-winning director Rob Marshall. Both Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep are in talks to join Disney’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical about a baker, his family, and a witch who places a curse on them....

Marvel Makes Robert Downey Jr. And Chris Hemsworth Two Of Hollywood’s Top Earning Actors By Germain Lussier/July 22, 2014 11:00 am EST “Make Mine Marvel” is becoming Hollywood’s mantra. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth, the stars of 2013’s two Marvel Studios releases, find themselves in the top five highest earning actors of the past year, according to Forbes Magazine. Downey Jr. is #1, earning a mind-boggling $75 million last year and Hemsworth is #5, earning $37 million....

Marvel Studios Might Eventually Release Three Or Four Movies Per Year By Germain Lussier/March 18, 2014 2:45 pm EST Making one good movie is hard enough. Since 2008, Marvel Studios has been making one or two per year. If the films continue to be successful, company president Kevin Feige says that number could potentially double. In a new interview, Feige suggests that depending on the next several years of Marvel films, there’s a chance the current model of two films per year could expand to three or maybe even four....

Orson Scott Card Won’t Make Money Off ‘Ender’s Game’ Movie By Angie Han/Oct. 31, 2013 11:30 am EST However, devotees of Card’s story aren’t totally in the clear. Card is still profiting from sales of his original novel, which has climbed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list in advance of the film’s release. Hit the jump to learn why Card won’t rake in any of that sweet box office dough....

Page 2: Godzilla, Up, Futurama, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Purge, Warriors, Horns By Peter Sciretta/July 16, 2014 12:30 pm EST Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 36 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness....

Page 2: Mad Men, Transformers, Lincoln, Battleship, Adventure Time, Back To The Future, Game Of Thrones, Alfonso Cuaron, James Bond, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Fallon, A Clockwork Orange, Dark Shadows By Peter Sciretta/April 30, 2012 8:00 am EST Optimus Prime walking around at Universal Studios Hollywood Hunger Games has passed $600 million worldwide. Check out some set photos from Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. Stephen King interviewed by Neil GaimanSideshow Collectibles revealed Luke Skywalker vs....

Page 2: Star Wars, Back To The Future, 2001, Django Unchained, Harry Potter, Gary Busey, Toy Story, Woody Allen, Gangster Squad, Brad Bird, Star Trek, Michel Gondry, Girls, Breakfast Club, Quentin Tarantino, Hobbit, Megan Fox By Peter Sciretta/Jan. 15, 2013 8:00 am EST Header Photo: Star Wars alphabet in silhouettes Why did Independence Day rip off Jurassic Park’s AUDIO?Lessons Learned at the 2013 Golden Globes Marty McFly Bust New HAL 9000 replica is built from the original movie prop blueprints15 Movies People Will Be Talking About at the 2013 Sundance Film FestivalSteven Spielberg Behind Clinton’s Globes AppearanceDjango Unchained poster by Kinoblogeri pied?...