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Disney-Pixar Revs Up With Special Edition "Cars" Blu-ray
12 November 2009 10:02 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
Disney-Pixar's "Cars" is now available in a fully loaded special edition Blu-ray Hi-Def.
The 2006 film was released on November 10 in a whole new format with the "Cars" Blu-ray Combo Pack Gift Set. The set includes a Blu-ray copy of the movie with special bonus features, in addition to limited edition die-cast toy cars.
In a world filled with the titular automobiles, the story follows the experiences hot shot race car Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson), who is his own biggest fan in his bid to become the greatest racing champion of all time. But en route to the deciduous race, Lightning gets lost, and winds up stuck in the tiny town of Radiator Springs, where life is slow and worst of all, no one has ever heard of his prowess on the race track. But small town life may just be what he needs to get perspective on his career. »
Anne Heche Joins Comedies
29 October 2009 1:20 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Anne Heche, whose career over the last few years has been largely TV-based, is heading back onto the big screen with roles in two big upcoming comedies: Cedar Rapids, with The Hangover's Ed Helms, and The Other Guys, with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.In Cedar Rapids, Helms is a small-town insurance salesman headed to a company convention to try to save his colleagues' careers, and Heche plays the female lead, a fellow agent who befriends him when his trip goes wrong. In The Other Guys, she'll play the company head who hires Ferrell and Wahlberg's cops to examine losses in her company. We're guessing they're well out of their depth there. Adam McKay is directing The Other Guys, which also stars Eva Mendes, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton and Dwayne Johnson. Cedar Rapids is directed by Miguel Arteta and also features John C. Reilly. »
Dafoe: 'I was almost cast as Batman'
28 October 2009 10:22 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Willem Dafoe has reportedly admitted that he was nearly cast as Batman. The Antichrist star was rumoured to have been a contender for the role of The Joker (played by Jack Nicholson) in Tim Burton's 1989 movie adaptation. However, the 54-year-old told MTV that he was actually approached about portraying the titular superhero, before Michael Keaton took on the part for two films. He said: "Very (more) »
- By Tim Parks
Dafoe Was First Choice For Batman's The Joker
27 October 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jack Nicholson almost lost out on the role of The Joker in 1989's Batman movie - because Spider-man star Willem Dafoe was director Tim Burton's first choice.
The Shining actor landed the iconic part opposite Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader, but Dafoe admits the movie could have been very different had he agreed to work on the superhero film.
He tells MTV.com, "Very early, they talked to me about playing (The Joker in) Batman."
Dafoe decided against signing up for Batman and later impressed comic book fans by portraying Norman Osborn and his villain alter ego, the Green Goblin, in the Spider-Man movies. »
Exclusive: Willem Dafoe As Batman? It Almost Happened!
27 October 2009 6:01 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Before "The Dark Knight," many fans wondered how Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker in Tim Burton's "Batman" could ever be topped, least of all by the seemingly unnatural choice of Heath Ledger. But if you believe one certain rumor, Nicholson almost lost the part to another actor—none other than Willem Dafoe.
Dafoe's IMDb page harbors a curious bit of "trivia," which states that the actor was considered for the Clown Prince of Crime in the Burton-directed "Batman." MTV News went straight to Dafoe for official word on the rumor, and while the actor said he was never considered for the Joker role, he did have an early attachment to the 1989 film.
"Very early, they talked to me about playing Batman," Dafoe told MTV News.
In Burton's "Batman," Bruce Wayne was played by actor Michael Keaton, who was viewed as an unconventional pick for the role—but just like Ledger as Joker, »
- Josh Wigler
Photos of Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the Set of The Other Guys. Plus Video of a Stunt - Updated
25 October 2009 9:59 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
When you film on the streets of New York City and you’ve got huge stars like Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson involved in the film, you’re going to get a lot of people taking pictures and video of whatever you’re doing. And that’s what happened the other day on the set of director Adam McKay’s “The Other Guys”, as people snapped pictures of the two filming an action scene that involved destroying an amazing car. If you don’t mind some minor spoilers, hit the jump to see what they were filming and you can also watch a video of a separate stunt from the movie which had some people jumping off a building.
If you’re not familiar with the film:
Set in New York City, The Other Guys follows Detective Allen Gamble (Ferrell), a forensic accountant who’s more interested »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Howling Heaps of Halloween Film Fun!
20 October 2009 9:01 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Halloween festivities here at Screen Rant continue, and while everyone first thinks of zombies and soon-to-be-eaten brains this time of year, we’ve also been busily looking through libraries of fun-for-everyone “Halloweenesque” movies and have come up with the first installment of “Howling Heaps of Halloween Film Fun!”
It’s time to grab a should-be-for-trick-or-treaters bowl of candy, your favorite cold or warm beverage and head for your home theater to partake in some ghoul and ghosty-ridden Halloween Movie Fun! Read on below to revel in the first installment of Howling Heaps of Halloween Film Fun and afterward tell us what Your favorite Halloween-fun-time movie is in the discussion area below!
5: GhostBusters (1984): Nested in the many movies that made soundtracks a phenomenon in the 80s (Top Gun, The Lost Boys, et al) is the movie that answers the question, “Who you gonna’ call?” This Harold Ramis/Dan Akroyd »
- Mike Wilkerson
Paris Hilton demands lobsters on set...
19 October 2009 3:56 PM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Paris Hilton reportedly demanded live lobsters on the set of her new movie.
The blonde socialite, who makes a cameo appearance in action comedy 'The Other Guys', gave movie bosses a three-page rider before she agreed to the role.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Paris has a cameo role in the movie, where she plays herself.
"The producers were shocked when her team handed them a three-page list of demands - including live lobsters to be prepared fresh when she's ready to eat and a bottle of Grey Goose vodka - all for just one day on the set.
"All celebrities are typically offered riders, but it seemed excessive for just one day's work playing herself. She was due to fly to New York to film in secret last week."
Paris' representative has denied the 28-year-old star demanded live lobsters, saying: "This is totally ridiculous and untrue. »
- Paul
Another Toy Story 3 Character Poster
19 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
Pixar Animation Studios released this new movie poster for the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and “Toy Story 3″. »
- Brian Corder
Will Ferrell Sells For New Indie Comedy
16 October 2009 6:33 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
Will Ferrell will be selling his things in the new indie film "Everything Must Go." The comedian has been tapped to star in the project, which marks the feature directorial debut of Dan Rush.
Variety reports that the under million-budgeted film is based on a Raymond Carver short story. Rush wrote the script.
Ferrell will play a guy who loses his job and gets locked out of the house by his wife. She deposits his possessions on the front lawn, and he spends the next four days trying to sell them all off.
The film follows his disappointing 2009 adventure film "Land of the Lost." He is also set to appear in the 2010 action/comedy "The Other Guys" with Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes and Michael Keaton.
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Toy Story 3 Dino Movie Poster
16 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
Pixar Animation Studios recently released this new movie poster from the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and “Toy Story [...] »
- Brian Corder
Potato Head Poster for Toy Story 3
15 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
Pixar Animation Studios released this brand new poster featuring Potato Head from the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and [...] »
- Brian Corder
Toy Story 3 Voice Casting, More 3D Double Bill
14 October 2009 10:06 AM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Pixar director Lee Unkrich revealed more details on Toy Story 3 on Monday via his Twitter page. Speaking directly to fans in a video announcement, Unkrich revealed voice casting details and exciting news about the re-release of the first two movies.
First, a few voice casting tidbits. Comedienne Kristen Schaal (”Flight of the Conchords”) is recording for an unknown character in the movie. Blake Clarke is taking over for the voice of Slinky Dog after the passing of his friend Jim Varney in 2000.
The rest of the voice cast will be returning including Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), and John Morris (Andy). Michael Keaton is voicing a Ken doll.
Also, if you haven’t had a chance to see the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 3-D double bill in theaters, you’ll have the opportunity for a bit longer. The four-hour experience made $22.8 million in 10 days. »
- Jeff Leins
New Toy Story 3 Poster
14 October 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
Pixar Animation Studios just released another brand new movie poster for the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 3″ by director Lee Unkrich (Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2) and starring Tom Hanks (Cars, The Polar Express), Michael Keaton (Batman), Joan Cusack, Tim Allen, Timothy Dalton, John Ratzenberger and Wallace Shawn. “Toy Story 3″ will be in theaters everywhere June 18th, 2009. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″. Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from Pixar Animation and “Toy [...] »
- Brian Corder
New “Toy Story 3″ Posters
13 October 2009 3:55 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Yesterday we posted full-lenght trailer and teaser poster for “Toy Story 3″ and today we have four six new posters for the third installment of this blockbuster animation series made as a 3-D movie.
Toy Story 3 Poster
Lee Unkrich who previously co-directed “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.,” and “Finding Nemo” will direct from the script written by Oscar winning writer Michael Arndt (”Little Miss Sunshine”).
In ”Toy Story 3,” Woody the cowboy and his toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, leaves for college.
The movie stars Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), John Morris (Andy), Joan Cusack (Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl), Kelsey Grammer (Stinky Pete the Prospector), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), Jodi Benson (Barbie), Michael Keaton (Ken), John Ratzenberger (Hamm the Piggy Bank), Whoopi Goldberg and Bonnie Hunt among the others.
Toy Story 3 Poster
- Fiona
Celebrate With Seven 'Toy Story 3' Character Posters
13 October 2009 3:37 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
I just received seven new character posters for Disney/Pixar's upcoming June 18, 2010 release Toy Story 3 as well as final details on the complete voice cast, which begins with Blake Clark taking over the voice of Slinky following the passing of Jim Varney who voiced the character in both Toy Story and Toy Story 2.
The rest of the voice cast is as follows: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Estelle Harris, John Ratzenberger, Ned Beatty, Jodi Benson, Michael Keaton, Timothy Dalton, Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Cusack, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jeff Garlin and Bonnie Hunt.
The casting announcement was made by director Lee Unkrich via the video included in this post. Now, for the posters.
There were seven character posters released so I just threw in the original teaser poster to make it an even eight. You can click on any of the posters below »
- Brad Brevet
Toy Story 3 Trailer - Embedded and hilarious!
13 October 2009 1:21 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
"Toy Story 3" is coming and looks to rack up the laughs and heartfelt moments as the previous films did. Now, check out the excellent first trailer for the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release featuring the voice talents of: Tom Hanks Tim Allen Michael Keaton Whoopi Goldberg Joan Cusack R. Lee Ermey John Ratzenberger Bonnie Hunt Laurie Metcalf Wallace Shawn Timothy Dalton Don Rickles John Morris Jodi Benson Ned Beatty Jeff Garlin Estelle Harris Lee Unkrich directs from the writing by Michael Arndt. Darla K. Anderson produces. »
Full Trailer for ‘Toy Story 3′ Goes Online
13 October 2009 11:15 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Those who were able to get out to the theaters over the past week to catch Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3D got a glimpse of the brand new trailer for the third installment of the franchise Toy Story 3. The trailer is now online, and it may have just been worth the 11 year wait.
The film picks up years after 1999’s Toy Story 2. Andy has grown up, and is now heading off to college. He realizes he won’t be able to bring his beloved toys with him, so he’s forced to sell them to the highest bidder. It just so happens that the bidder is a local day care with unruly kids.
The toys decide to rebel and attempt an escape in what looks to be a great revisiting of the beloved characters. Though Jim Varney has passed way, everybody else is back for the ride this time, »
- Matt Raub
Toy Story 3 Character Poster Round-Up!
13 October 2009 10:42 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Pixar has released six brand new character posters for the highly-anticipated upcoming sequel Toy Story 3, which is currently set for release on June 18, 2010. Click below to enlarge this new set of posters.
Toy Story 3 stars the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Michael Keaton, Timothy Dalton, Jeff Garlin, Bonnie Hunt, Whoopi Goldberg, Kristen Schaal, Blake Clark and will be released in theaters nationwide on June 18, 2010.
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Toy Story 3 Adds Voices, Toy Story 3D Extends Showings
13 October 2009 9:08 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
The full theatrical trailer for the highly anticipated Toy Story 3 hit last week to (mostly) high praise of its loveable familiarity and beautiful animation (when is that ever Not the case with Pixar?). Today we have some info on some fresh voices that have been added to the Toy Story 3 roster, as well as news that the current re-release of Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3D is being expanded.
First up, the voice casting:
Toy Story 3 director, Lee Unkrich, let fans know via his Twitter account (a continually growing place to go for breaking entertainment news announcements - a la Screen Rant) and a video announcement that Flight of the Conchords comedienne, Kristen Schaal and Blake Clark (50 First Dates) will be joining Toy Story 3’s voice cast.
Although Unkrich was tight-lipped about which character Schaal will be voicing (I’m going to guessing some sort of quirky, perhaps »
- Ross Miller
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