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"Screen Gems has acquired "Sheneneh and Wanda," a vehicle for Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence to star in a comic caper playing female characters they developed during their stand-up comedy days. Foxx will write the script, which he and Martin will produce through Foxx's Foxxhole and Lawrence's Runteldat production banners. The project originated as a parody of a movie trailer for a film called "Skank Robbers," which Foxx and Lawrence made for the BET Awards. The reaction was strong enough that the duo decided to turn the concept into a real film. In the comedy, Sheneneh and Wanda are modern-day independent women trying to make it on their own, one bank robbery at a time" - Derrick from Bookmarklet

I'd go see it... why not? - T. Brent, technopeasant

"This spring, Wall Street was fretting over the uncertain commercial prospects of Pete Docter's Up. But six months and $646 million after its release, it's Pixar's second-highest-grossing film ever and, thanks to the Academy's expansion of the Best Picture category, it stands a good chance of being the studio's first movie to compete for Oscar's top award. Given Up's release on Blu-Ray and DVD tomorrow, we spoke to Docter by phone about the movie's first four minutes, its awards chances, and what little he could tell us about his next project (which isn't Monsters, Inc. 2!)." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

OMG UP! best movie i've seen in a while - Marissa

<33 - Heather

Trailer November 22nd, Film Release Date April 16th - RAPatton

The protagonist decides he wants to be a Superhero; after a failure where he ends up in the hosptial brutally beaten, he tries again and ends up on youtube where he is christened "Kick Ass" which is a perfect wannabe name - RAPatton

"Singer is reportedly working with Glen Larson, the producer behind the original 1970s Battlestar series" - Eoghann Irving from Bookmarklet

"The New York Times hypothesizes that James Cameron's Avatar will cost half a billion dollars in the end. But Fox has a plan, in case the movie doesn't make Titanic numbers. Plus, find out what Rupert Murdoch thinks of Avatar. James Cameron and his crew have repeatedly said that the budget for Avatar was $230 million, but the NYT guesstimates that after tallying up the marketing campaign and Cameron's own personal contributions, the movie's cost will be around $500 million." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

there is only one avatar flick that I want to see and it is not this one. ive seen several trailers for this movie and each is worse than the last. this does not look, nor feel, good. further, the entire movie is given away in these trailers...not that it was all that compelling anyway. easy pass for me. - Carlos Ayala

"Can a movie studio make money on a film based on an original and unfamiliar story, with no Hollywood superstars, a vanishing DVD market and a price tag approaching $500 million? That question looms large for 20th Century Fox and its 3-D science-fiction film “Avatar,” among the most expensive movies ever. Despite many skeptics, the studio thinks it can turn a profit, in part because the film’s creator, James Cameron, was the driving force behind the studio’s immense hit “Titanic.” But just in case box-office receipts for “Avatar” fall short, Fox has worked hard to hedge its large bet on the movie. Despite the estimated half-billion dollars spent on its production and marketing, “Avatar” may carry surprisingly little financial risk for Fox’s parent company, the News Corporation, even if it disappoints. That is because of shifting industry economics, reliance on outside investors and help from a network of allied companies and in-house business units." - RAPatton

I still don't get the whole Avatar thing. I was excited about it...until I saw the images. Now I'm like 'meh'. - Shawna Benson

"A romantic tale of love interrupted, the story centers on an English professor (Colin Firth) who, after the sudden death of his partner, tries to go about his typical day, struggling to find any meaning to his life. A Single Man is both written and directed by American fashion designer Tom Ford, who is making his directorial debut with this film. David Scearce also help co-write the script, which is based on Christopher Isherwood 's novel of the same name. This first premiered at the Toronto Film Festival a few months ago. The Weinstein Company is finally bringing A Single Man to limited theaters starting on December 11th." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

interesting. Available now? - See-ming Lee 李思明 SML

"This trailer has been out for a few days now, but I thought it was the perfect trailer to feature today, not only because no one is at work on a Sunday, but because it's a great indie trailer. The Killer Inside Me is the latest film from British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom about a West Texas deputy sheriff who is slowly unmasked as a psychotic killer. Casey Affleck stars as the sheriff and is joined by Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Simon Baker, Elias Koteas, and Bill Pullman. I also need to warn everyone that this is a full-on 5 minute promo trailer which means it contains nudity, violence, sex, you name it. So don't watch it with the kids!" - Derrick from Bookmarklet

Oh, duh. I'm just now putting two and two together. I love adaptations. Always curious about whether they follow stuff to the letter, or rather utilize the basic theme, or idea as Kubrick often did. Good looking out, Harley. - Derrick

"Are there any [comic book movies] you've seen floating around in Hollywood that you'd like to see made? Yeah, I can, there was one or two that I heard of that sounded really cool. One of them was about, I think... it's a vampire and a killer, and they're on the road, and it's this really strange story. I thought that sounded pretty cool. Also some of the obscure ones, I don't know if there are any more superheroes left. That sounds a little bit like Preacher? I think it might have been Preacher. You should get involved with that! I'm trying to. I heard about that one, I like that." - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

Preacher film , YES! Plez dont ruin it by casting the wrong person in the lead. (Matrix- still great, Daredevil....etc.) - echostreamer

"Not long ago, it was announced that "Batman Begins" and "Super Max" screenwriter David Goyer would be navigating the demonic motorcycle for "Ghost Rider 2," based on a screenplay Goyer wrote several years ago. Many have wondered whether the screenplay—which is toning down its hard-R nature for a PG-13 rating—would reboot the "Ghost Rider" franchise. MTV News put that very question to Goyer, who said that while the continuity won't necessarily get an overhaul, the tone is certainly shifting. "It's not exactly a reboot," said Goyer, who's currently hard at work on his "FlashForward" television series. "I hate to say it's more realistic, because he's got a flaming skull for a head, but it's a bit more stripped down and darker. It's definitely changing tone. What 'Casino Royale' was to the Bond movies, hopefully this will be to 'Ghost Rider.'" The "Ghost Rider" sequel is planned to "roll before cameras next year," according to Goyer, who also said that Nicolas Cage is currently still attached to the lead role of Johnny Blaze." - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

First movie was awful. - David Rothman (☤)

"So the movie itself. I'm a huge fan of the Mark Millar/John Romita jr comic anyway, so to see the film so early felt like a massive coup, and I'm happy to tell you that this is the Kick-Ass film that Kick-Ass fans will want to see. It opens like the first comic virtually verbatim (I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't read them), but the film itself varies only slightly from the source comic, but the changes made by director Matthew Vaughan and screenwriter Jane Goldman ring true to the spirit of the comic, and never feel strange, in fact the changes made make the film seem logical and help some bring some of the wilder concepts down to earth. The comic sets out as a modern deconstruction of the superhero concept, with knowing nods to geekdom surrounding comics, and the film takes that idea and runs with. Littered with references to other superhero films from Batman, Superman and Spiderman (even the Spirit movie gets a hilarious nod), this feels like it is happening in our world,... more... - RAPatton

well, it looks like this might be my next special occasion costume. - Kittyburgers from IM

"- In the world of Kick-Ass, superheroes only exist in comic books. That is, until high-school student Dave Lizewski puts on a costume and takes to patrolling the streets at night to right the wrongs that no one else can. So it is in Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr.'s hugely popular comic series, which will soon be a Lionsgate film starring Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and directed by Layer Cake's Matthew Vaughn." - RAPatton

If I told you why, you'd get why his a safe choice for Big Daddy - RAPatton from iPhone

"Based on the just-published graphic novel, it will star Blur/Gorillaz’s Damon Albarn, Kevin Spacey, Mos Def and Ian Brown. Buskers is the story of a successful banker brought low, under criminal investigation and a suicide attempt under his belt, who falls in with London’s busking scene. A more literal Neverwhere, perhaps. Created by Gorillaz staffer Jeymes Samuel and Sean Michael Wilson, the film is being produced by Pilar Savone, associate producer on Inglorious Basterds, with music from London-based musical collective The BulliTTs, the production blog can be found here." - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

"Conan will be getting a remake by Marcus Nispel, a former music video director turned to feature films. And the plot and poster have shown up online." - Eoghann Irving from Bookmarklet

wanna see... - chaz2b from Bookmarklet

I so want to see this! - Rene Wirtz

"I won’t spoil the ending of the movie as it is one of the greatest and most ridiculous sequences concocted for the big screen within the last ten years. As it is a movie and needs to appeal to a wider audience there is more comedy and romance but it fits in beautifully. It is almost Superbad in places but without the gross out bits. The action sequences feel right. It was a little unnerving at first to see an 11 year old girl create so much carnage, but it is down right OTT enough not to have the censors screaming. The common sense of absurdity prevails and a lot of people die in this movie, but this isn’t like watching Black Hawk Down. You can watch Kick Ass more than once. The audience was completely into the movie. There was a lot of clapping and cheering. I took a non-comic book friend from work and he can’t wait to take his wife to see it once it comes in April. People will go see it two or three times when it comes out! Kudos to Vaughn and Millar. One of the most fun and entertaining movies I have ever seen. More importantly than that – it is a victory for the geeks! I can’t wait for a sequel!" - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

Another really good review, but this one details all the changes, and boy I am surprised that they love it with so many changes. They give away a lot early on. - RAPatton

"As if we needed any more reason to see Guy Ritchie's interpretation of "Sherlock Holmes," the master London detective made famous by creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Ritchie's feels like a more action-oriented take on the character, which is fitting with Robert Downey Jr. in the starring role. Even Watson -- played by Jude Law -- comes off as a near-equal badass rather than the inquisitive sidekick his character is traditionally portrayed as" - Derrick from Bookmarklet

hilarious - Nathan Chase

"“I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin,” said Martin"" - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

Ah, very good choices for both. Should be entertaining. - Thomas Hawk

things that make you go huh??? - VAL D.

"As Hollywood closed specialty divisions that aimed for quality and personal stories, as studios focus more and more on superhero sagas and action blockbusters, cinema fans have rightly wondered, who's left to make great American movies? For one, the makers of "Precious: Based on the Novel `Push' by Sapphire," who assembled some of the unlikeliest ingredients — Mariah Carey, Mo'Nique, and a lead actress plucked from an anonymous casting call — to create a wondrous work of art. The film isn't easy to watch and will test your tolerance for despicable behavior as a long history of physical abuse and incest unfolds involving an illiterate, obese Harlem schoolgirl. Yet "Precious" — both the film and its grandly resilient title character — will steal your heart. Lee Daniels, in just his second film as director, crafts a story that rises from the depths of despair to a place of genuine hope." - Derrick from Bookmarklet

You could call "Precious" one of those little miracles of independent film, but you'd be wrong. "Precious" and all its disparate ingredients constitute one very big miracle — and a glimpse of what American cinema still can be, whether or not Hollywood cares about making good films. - Derrick

Budgeted at around $150m (£91.5m), the film will chart Muhammad's life and examine his teachings. Osborne told Reuters that he envisages it as "an international epic production aimed at bridging cultures. The film will educate people about the true meaning of Islam". - chaz2b from Bookmarklet

Really not sure another Blair Witch sequel is a good idea. - Eoghann Irving from Bookmarklet

Hmmm. - Derrick

"Joss Whedon's online musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" not only broke new ground for Internet media, it also landed an Emmy in the short-format, live-action category of the annual awards. So, it was probably no surprise that the series already had a sequel in the works long before all the award talk began. Back in August, we got the scoop from Whedon himself—and now we have an update from one the project's stars, "Castle" and "Firefly" star Nathan Fillion." - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

Love - WorldofHiglet

"Bet you didn't see THAT coming, laddies and lassies! But this is one of several big surprises planned for next year and you'll hear a bit more about this in February when we start to release details. What is it? Who is it about? Well, that's all a secret for now, but I learned a lot from Kick-Ass and love having the same creative freedom I have with comics when I work in cinema. I never want to be a studio bitch and go in there pitching for them to love me. The closest I came to this was a couple of calls regarding Superman, but pretty much none of my plans ever revealed as I didn't like the idea of anyone nicking them. Similarly, I don't like the idea of asking for funding and justifying scenes with the money-men so I'm doing what Matthew Vaughn did with Kick-Ass and just making it outside the system with private investors. The financing is all secured and the movie stands or falls on how good I can make it, doing what Matthew did and just selling it once completed. As you can... more... - RAPatton from Bookmarklet

Could be great - or it could be bloody awful. - Bill Sodeman

"A first look at Cheadle as War Machine debuted during this year's Comic-Con in San Diego, with the reaction from fans widely positive. According to the actor, playing War Machine was certainly different than anything he's done in the past, but only in the best of ways—particularly because, by the sound of it, Cheadle's character will spend as much time in a suit-and-tie as he will in War Machine mode. "I think the character that I play, my CGI character worked as much as I worked," he said. "The stuntman worked as much as I worked. It's a huge undertaking. It was great. It was a really different experience than I have worked on before." While he said the job is further "down the road," Cheadle also confirmed that he'd have a starring role in "The Avengers," the superhero team-up flick that unites Iron Man with Captain America and Thor." - RAPatton from Bookmarklet