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Oscar MythBusting: One Day They'll Be Nominated!
2 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Most fans of established actors believe that one day their favorite will be nominated for an Oscar. In 2009 campaigns hopes are particularly high for Sandra Bullock, Alfred Molina, Colin Firth and Christopher Plummer. Fans of James McAvoy and Sam Rockwell still hold out longshot hope. But guess what? The odds are, generally speaking, against them on February 2nd (two months hence!) when the lucky 20 are called.
Most actors aren't ever nominated for the big prize. People seemed surprise to read in an old Oscar Mythbusting column I wrote years ago that the majority of nominated actors (approximately 67%) never receive a second nomination. But I did the research and it's true. Even less likely than a second nomination: a first one. Consider this...
The following (living) legends have still never been nominated despite rich bodies of work and several classic films or exuberantly praised performances: Mia Farrow, Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Plummer and Donald Sutherland. »
- NATHANIEL R
Interview: Robert Sean Leonard of Hugh Laurie’s ‘House M.D.’ on Self-Titled Episode ‘Wilson’
30 November 2009 11:44 AM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Robert Sean Leonard, who plays Dr. James Wilson on “House M.D.” (and the best friend of Golden Globe winner Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House), describes himself as less than ambitious with his career and even “lazy” in an interview with HollywoodChicago.com’s presence. He’s also remembered for his role on “Dead Poet’s Society”.
Tonight’s self-titled episode “Wilson,” which is episode nine of season six, puts Robert Sean Leonard more in the spotlight than fans are used to seeing him. The episode, which airs on Nov. 30, 2009 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox, is an intense examination into Wilson’s world when it’s not involving House.
“House M.D.” stars Hugh Laurie, Robert Sean Leonard, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer and Olivia Wilde from creator David Shore. Tonight’s episode synopsis follows and then the Robert Sean Leonard interview follows thereafter.
When »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
A Prophet's Tahar Rahim Lands in 'Eagle' Nest
30 November 2009 1:32 AM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
When spoke to Tahar Rahim (the lead in Jacques Audiard's A Prophet) in Toronto and ended my brief interview with him by asking him the "what are you working on next?" question, he threw out so many names and titles that I almost wished I had never asked him the question. Among the names and titles he didn't mentioned was today's signing. - When spoke to Tahar Rahim (the lead in Jacques Audiard's A Prophet) in Toronto and ended my brief interview with him by asking him the "what are you working on next?" question, he threw out so many names and titles that I almost wished I had never asked him the question. Among the names and titles he didn't mentioned was today's signing. Rahim who has been thrown into perpetual stardom (at least in French cinema scene) has signed onto a supporting role for his first, »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
Afm Coverage: New Images, Posters and Synopses for The Horseman, The Cup, The Devil’S Double, More
23 November 2009 11:51 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
By now you’ve probably noticed that Steve got an ungodly amount of material from this year’s American Film Market (Afm). The place where buyers and sellers do business to bring you the films you’ll hopefully be seeing in the near future, Afm has tons of artwork and synopses which are used to promote films but which we will use to bring you news on these films.
Below you’ll find images and synopses for From Time to Time, Love Hurts, The Cup, The Devil’s Double, The Horseman, The Steal Artist and Wedding Bros. Hit the jump to check them all out. Also, all the synopses are copied down directly from the original materials with no editorial alterations. You can read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 and Part 6 by click on their respective links.
From Time To Time, directed by Julian Fellowes (Oscar®-winning screenwriter of Gosford Park »
- Matt Goldberg
Fan Encounters: Chan and Jenna Partying with Fans in Scotland
22 November 2009 7:37 PM, PST | Channing Tatum Unwrapped | See recent Channing Tatum Unwrapped news »
Over the past three months, numerous fans have run into Channing Tatum in Achiltibuie and other parts of Scotland while he films his Roman epic 'Eagle of the Ninth'.
Today, we have some great new pics of Chan and his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum with fans Kelly, Abi, Phoebe, Kythe and Kim enjoying themselves at a dance that the town threw for the cast and crew. Here's what they had to say about their encounter with the couple...
"We met Channing and Jenna at a ceilidh in Achiltibuie, Scotland when Channing was up filming "The Eagle of the Ninth" in October! It was such a fun night!" - Kelly, Abi, Phoebe, Kythe & Kim :D
You can check out Jenna and Chan in a couple of his favorite caps and a t-shirt from Tampa-based Eleven O Twelve hanging out with fans in the new pics below...
You can Click Here see »
- Blog Expert
International Trailer And Poster For Astro Boy
19 November 2009 9:51 PM, PST | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
The UK trailer and a shiny new quad poster have been released for Summit Entertainment’s Japanime adaptation – Astro Boy, featuring the vocal talents of one Mr. Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Charlize Theron, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nighy, Freddie Highmore and Donald Sutherland. Check out both the trailer and poster below.
Directed by Dave Bowers (Flushed Away), and written by Bowers and Timothy Hyde Harris (Kindergarten Cop). ‘Astro Boy’ is based on the manga created by Osamu Tezuka. A thrilling tale of a true hero, Astro Boy is an all new, feature film of action, adventure, humour and art and brought to life on the big screen in breathtaking CGI animation.
Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive ‘blue’ energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, »
- Craig Sharp
A Japanese superhero whose backside fires bullets. Cool
16 November 2009 1:43 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Are we ready for Astro Boy? He's a cute little robot with rocket boots, spiky black hair and – winningly – the ability to shoot bullets out of his backside. January sees the UK release of the animated Hollywood film Astro Boy, an all-star production, with voices coming from Donald Sutherland, Nicolas Cage, Charlize Theron and Bill Nighy. Their names are all over the movie's website. But where's the name of Astro Boy's creator, Osamu Tezuka? You'd need a magnifying glass to find any mention.
In her lavish new book The Art of Osamu Tezuka: God of Manga, Helen McCarthy acknowledges that her subject is not exactly well known in the west. The first chapter is titled: "Osamu Who?" The fact that the question needs to be asked is indicative of the enduring bafflement with which we regard Japanese pop culture. And the Japanese are not nearly as insular as »
- Sam Leith
Fan Encounter: Fan Hangs with the Cast & Crew of Channing Tatum's 'The Eagle of the Ninth'
12 November 2009 8:02 PM, PST | Channing Tatum Unwrapped | See recent Channing Tatum Unwrapped news »
Filming began on Channing Tatum's Roman drama 'Eagle of the Ninth' in Hungary on August 24th and moved to Scotland a few weeks ago.
Ted from the fan site All Things Foe recently posted an exclusive report with photos from a fan named Julie who lives in the area where 'Eagle' is filming. You can read all about her encounter at the set and at a dance (called a Ceilidh) the town held for the cast and crew (including both Chan and his wife Jenna Dewan) below...
"On Saturday, 10th October, we decided to walk up to Fox Point to look at the set. The weather was great when we had left home and was still dry as we walked up the hill. Due to filming we had to wait for a while and once the all terrain vehicles started to move we were able to continue towards the set. »
- Blog Expert
Focus Features Passes $1 Billion Mark, Announces 2010 Slate -- and it's Exciting!
12 November 2009 6:40 PM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Focus Features, the little engine that could, has passed $1 billion mark in domestic box-office!
Focus Features CEO James Schamus said, .Next year.s Focus slate follows one of the company.s best years ever . our eighth profitable year in a row since our inception, and the year in which we passed the $1 billion mark in cumulative domestic box office alone.
.Our 2010 lineup is as audacious as any in our history, ranging from American indies like Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck.s It.s Kind of a Funny Story to big international productions like Anton Corbijn.s The American..
I love Focus Features and its stance on quality filmmaking! This year, the studio delighted us with "Away We Go," "Coraline," "Taking Woodstock," "9," "A Serious Man," and "Pirate Radio."
Next year, the studio is set to delight us more! Check out their upcoming releases:
Opening in select cities on Friday, March 12th will be "Greenberg, »
- Manny
Focus Features Announces Their 2010 Release Slate
12 November 2009 4:50 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Focus Features CEO James Schamus today announced the company's domestic theatrical release slate for 2010, with six confirmed movies to date.
Schamus said, "Next year's Focus slate follows one of the company's best years ever - our eighth profitable year in a row since our inception, and the year in which we passed the $1 billion mark in cumulative domestic box office alone.
"Our 2010 lineup is as audacious as any in our history, ranging from American indies like Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck's It's Kind of a Funny Story to big international productions like Anton Corbijn's The American.
Focus president Andrew Karpen noted, "This month's tremendous showing at the American Film Market once again proves the resiliency and flexibility of Focus' global approach to the business. The breadth, depth, and nuance we bring to the international release of each film on our slate - and our ability domestically to manage every kind of release, »
Focus Features Sets 2010 Release Dates for Six Films
12 November 2009 4:04 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The other day we premiered the first images and official synopses from Focus Features Greenberg, The Eagle of the Ninth, and Somewhere. Now, thanks to Focus sending out a press release, we have an idea when some of them are getting released.
On March 12th, director Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg will hit theaters for a limited release. The film stars Ben Stiller. After that we’re getting Thomas Balmes Babies on April 16th and director Anton Corbijn’s The American on September. 1st. That’s the George Clooney assassin film. Sometime in the third quarter will be Kevin Macdonald’s Roman adventure The Eagle of the Ninth, and in November It’s Kind of a Funny Story gets released. The big question mark is Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere, which still doesn’t have a release date.
The thing to remember is release dates change all the time, so before you »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
First Look: Channing Tatum in ‘The Eagle of the Ninth’
12 November 2009 3:29 PM, PST | Channing Tatum Unwrapped | See recent Channing Tatum Unwrapped news »
Channing Tatum is days away from wrapping on his Roman epic 'The Eagle of the Ninth' in Scotland (the crew was recently spotted near Windyhill Cottage in the village of Altandhu). Thanks to the movie news site Collider.com we have a first look at Chan in what's going to be one of the biggest films in 2010.
Collider.com got a sneak peek at next year's big films at the American Film Market recently, which is where film distributors are given an opportunity to buy the rights for new projects and where currently-in-production films go to find more financing.
Festivals like this have gone very well for the film thus far. 'The Eagle of the Ninth' became a 2009 Cannes Film Festival hit because of its strong script, cast and director and the success of similar productions such as ‘Gladiator’ and the American HBO series “Rome”, starring Scot Kevin McKidd. The »
- Blog Expert
Douglas Henshall talks return of Primeval
7 November 2009 2:31 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Fans of ITV's cult sci-fi show Primeval had two shocks this year.
First, the head of the monster-fighting team Professor Nick Cutter, played by Douglas Henshall, was killed off in the third series, and then the popular show was cancelled.
But last month ITV bosses brokered a deal which will see both a fourth and fifth series on our screens in 2011, and Douglas Henshall fans will soon be able to catch the actor in new ITV drama Collision, starting on Monday and running for five consecutive nights.
While Douglas left Primeval to spend more time on stage and making films, he's not surprised that it's had a reprieve.
"I thought that the writing was good enough and the premise was good enough, then if people liked it, it could go pretty much as long as it liked. As long as people had faith in it who were making it, then »
- David Bentley
Behind the Scenes on the Fantastic Mr. Fox Voice Recordings
5 November 2009 11:33 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
Yahoo has an interesting behind the scenes look at the recording of Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. What makes it so unique is that the actors are not sitting in a cramped, enclosed, isolated studio. They are actually acting out the parts as they are recorded, presumably so that they seem more authentic, while the other actors are there to deliver their lines. Producer Allison Abbate also compares George Clooney to Cary Grant. I don’t see it, but Clooney does do a very authentic Hawkeye whistle at the end. Maybe he has elements of Donald Sutherland within him. »
- Jacob
First Look: The Mechanic Sales Art
5 November 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Millennium Films and Nu Image are presenting director Simon West's The Mechanic at the American Film Market, and ComingSoon.net has this first look at sales art for the action film that will star Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland. In the reinvention of the 1972 Charles Bronson action classic, Foster will play Steve McKenna, the young man who becomes an apprentice to a hitman played by Statham. Sutherland will play the role of Foster's father and Statham's handler. »
Astro Boy Review
28 October 2009 5:13 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Although he may not be familiar to U.S. audiences, Astro Boy is no newcomer to the animated universe. Engineered for young Japanese audiences in the 1950’s by manga artist Osamu Tezuka, the mechanical moppet has long been a cultural icon in his native country; think Mickey Mouse with electronic innards. Drawn like a hybrid of Bob’s Big Boy and Namor the Submariner, Astro was a hero with the extraordinary qualities of mythic supermen wrapped in a kid-shaped shell. Now he shows up again, on American shores, in a bright and bold animated film by David Bowers (Flushed Away) that stays true to its source material while offering both children and their parents a welcome reprieve from the recent run of tepid children’s cartoons.
Metro City is a flying megalopolis that thrives in luxury while the polluted Earth below it languishes in poverty. The key to the city’s prosperity is robots. »
- Nathan Bartlebaugh
Astro Boy Review
24 October 2009 2:17 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Underneath the computer-generated exterior of Astro Boy there’s heart and humor that kids will enjoy and parents will appreciate.
Based on the classic Japanese manga of the 60’s, Summit Entertainment has revived the science fiction series for an origin story and a new adventure. Fair warning, however, diehard fans of the originals may be disappointed in the sugary sweet re-imagining.
In the floating haven of Metro City, scientists have discovered two infinite, renewable sources of positive and negative energy capable of restoring life to an abandoned Earth. It’s not long before the megalomaniac leader (voiced by Donald Sutherland) orders the negative core into a “Peacekeeper” robot that wreaks havoc on the lab and vaporizes Toby, the bright son of Dr. Tenma (a more restrained Nicolas Cage).
Tenma builds a robot in his son’s image and fills it with Toby’s memories, creating a powerful version of the »
- Jeff Leins
‘Astro Boy’ is Here to Save Whatever is Left of the Future
23 October 2009 6:22 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – The cartoon universe is replete with superheroes, none more distinct than the title character in the new animated film “Astro Boy.” Based on a Japanese comic book from 1951, Astro Boy has new life in 3-D cartoon form.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
Metro City is a futuristic utopian metropolis created especially to hover over the now abandoned earth (in shades of “Wall•E,” the landscape below is now a dumping ground). The city is an efficiently run model, aided by an army of robot workers, baby sitters and civil servants.
Dr. Tenma (voice of Nicholas Cage) is working on a new energy source derived from a meteorite. This revolutionary blue sphere can create clean energy and power the whole countryside. When the evil government leader, General Stone (Donald Sutherland), gets wind of the new power source, he wants to use it in a new weapon that will solidify him as overseer of Metro City. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Movie Review: Astro Boy (2009)
23 October 2009 3:22 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Freddie Highmore voices Astro Boy in Astro Boy
Photo: Summit Entertainment It takes some serious talent to make an animated film this bad. With that considered I must give kudos to the folks at Imagi Studios for creating the mess that is Astro Boy. Then again, perhaps the blame should more appropriately fall on the shoulders of director David Bowers and his co-writer Timothy Harris as they set out to make a movie with a story so stupid, so lacking in humanity and so outright boring it's a surprise Summit would have ever even thought to come within 100 feet of this garbage.
As I try to do with most films, I only had a general idea of Astro Boy's premise before walking into the theater. A scientist by the name of Dr. Tenma (voiced by Nicolas Cage) builds a robot son with all the latest technology including the ability to fly, »
- Brad Brevet
Astro Boy Review
22 October 2009 10:03 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Short Version: While the animation is excellent, Astro Boy is too intense for younger kids, too corny for teens and annoyingly political overall.
Screen Rant reviews Astro Boy
I went into Astro Boy with high hopes and nostalgia. I’m actually old enough to remember watching the original cartoon back when I was a kid, and being a sci-fi kind of geek even as a wee child, remember enjoying the futuristic show about a robot boy who could fly and had all kinds of cool weapons. Trailers and clips looked good so although I expected a kids’ film, I was looking forward to this and brought along my 13 year old daughter and a friend of hers.
All three of us were of the same opinion: It was a waste of an hour and a half.
There will be some spoilers in this review, but as it’s a movie aimed at kids, »
- Vic Holtreman
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