Article: “The Dark Knight Rises” debuts more new character posters
Batman, Catwoman, and Bane each get their own poster in new set of promotional images for “The Dark Knight Rises.”
Article: “The Dark Knight Rises” gets a fiery new poster
Sure, everyone’s talking about “The Avengers” these days, but even Marvel’s record-breaking superhero team-up movie could face some stiff competition at the box office when “The Dark Knight Rises” finally hits theaters. Only adding to the anticipation surrounding Christopher Nolan’s franchise-ending film is a new poster that arrived online today for the third — and…
Article: “The Avengers” breaks another “Dark Knight” record, earns Disney’s top spot
Marvel’s team of superheroes continued to assert their box-office dominance this week, building on a weekend that saw it become one of the fastest films to reach $1 billion worldwide and adding yet another record to the film’s impressive list of accolades. As of today, “The Avengers” is now the most successful film released by…
Article: Original “Blade Runner” screenwriter in talks to pen sequel
Not only are plans moving forward for a sequel to the 1982 science-fiction classic “Blade Runner,” but the project could nab the original film’s screenwriter, Hampton Fancher. Warner Brothers Pictures announced today that Fancher is in talks to pen the screenplay for a follow-up to the film many consider one of the greatest sci-fi movies…
Article: James Bond’s “Skyfall” gets its first poster
James Bond returns to the big screen November 9, and today brought the first poster for “Skyfall,” the 23rd film in the long-running franchise. As with the last two films, Daniel Craig will play the popular British secret agent with a license to kill, who was first introduced as the hero of Ian Fleming’s 1953…
Article: First images from “Taken 2″ show off Liam Neeson’s particular set of skills
Liam Neeson’s 2008 action film “Taken” was a surprise hit when it arrived in theaters and introduced audiences to former special-ops agent Bryan Mills, a man with a “particular set of skills” that allowed him to rescue his daughter after she was kidnapped while traveling overseas. The film earned more than $226 million worldwide, so…
Article: Noomi Rapace is a scientist divided in “Prometheus” promo video
With the June 8 premiere of “Prometheus” fast approaching, the marketing machine for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sci-fi film appears to be in overdrive, with new images and videos arriving online almost daily. One of the latest promotional videos to hit the ‘net is a clever little clip featuring Noomi Rapace as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw…
Article: Latest “Iron Man 3″ casting offers more hints about Marvel’s next movie
James Badge Dale has joined the cast of “Iron Man 3,” the next installment of Marvel Studios’ cinematic universe. “The Departed” and “Shame” actor will play a character named Eric Savin, and joins confirmed cast members Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Don Cheadle. Originally reported by Variety, Dale’s casting…
Article: Adapt This: “Bluesman” by Rob Vollmar and Pablo G. Callejo
With Hollywood turning more of its attention to the world of graphic novels for inspiration, I’ll cast the spotlight on a new comic book each week that has the potential to pack a theater or keep you glued to your television screens. At the end of some “Adapt This” columns, you’ll also find thoughts from…
Article: “Contagion” writer tapped for “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” sequel
The devastating aftermath of last year’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” will get a story authored by someone well-versed in the world of apocalyptic scenarios. “Contagion” writer Scott Z. Burns has been chosen to script the sequel to the critical and commercial 2011 hit “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” which served…
Article: “Anchorman: The Legend Continues” gets its first teaser poster
Pour some scotch and raise your glass, people. We have our first teaser for the “Anchorman” sequel. Now officially titled “Anchorman: The Legend Continues,” the sequel to 2004′s “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” is not only happening, but the first promotional image for the film has arrived online, courtesy of The Lebanese Cinema Movie…
Article: Isabelle Fuhrman to star in “Suspiria” remake
Late last year, we spoke to “Pineapple Express” director David Gordon Green about his plans to make a new film based on Dario Argento’s 1977 horror classic “Suspiria.” At the time, he said the success of low-budget horrors like “Paranormal Activity” had made something like “Suspiria” a tough sell in Hollywood. Apparently, it wasn’t too…
Article: New “Moonrise Kingdom” videos introduce Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson’s upcoming movie “Moonrise Kingdom” looks to capture much of the trademark style and quirkiness that we’ve come to expect from the celebrated filmmaker, and with its Memorial Day Weekend premiere looming, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing some cool promotional elements pop up online. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Wes Anderson film…
Article: First poster for “Sin City: A Dame To Kill For” debuts with new “Machete Kills” teaser
Okay, so don’t get your hopes up too much, but this might actually happen, people. What appear to be new promotional posters for “Sin City: A Dame To Kill For” and “Machete Kills” have popped up online. And while neither poster offers much insight into the status of their respective films, the simple fact of…
Article: Four-minute preview of “The Amazing Spider-Man” arrives online
Just yesterday, we directed you to a website that unlocks some new footage of Peter Parker’s nemesis in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” and now a four-minute preview of the film has hit the ‘net that offers up some additional, never-before-seen footage. The “super preview” of “The Amazing Spider-Man” aired during last night’s premiere of “America’s Got…
Article: Alan Rickman to star in “CBGB”
“Harry Potter” alum Alan Rickman will play the owner of legendary New York City rock club CBGB in an upcoming film that chronicles the famous venue’s role in the rise of the punk and new-wave music scene in America. Cameras are expected to begin rolling June 25 for “CBGB,” in which Rickman will take on…
Article: “The Amazing Spider-Man” promo video leads to new footage of The Lizard
Spider-Man swings back to the big screen in July, and two new videos from the film’s marketing campaign offer a bit more footage of the villain Peter Parker will be facing when “The Amazing Spider-Man” hits theaters. The first video to hit the ‘net this week features Rhys Ifans as Dr. Curt Connors, and introduces…
Article: First “Prometheus” clip debuts online: “Prometheus has landed”
The first clip from Ridley Scott’s much-anticipated film “Prometheus” debuted online today, featuring the crew’s first encounter with the alien planet that holds more secrets than they ever imagined. In the new clip, the ship’s captain (played by Idris Elba) directs the Prometheus’ descent through the mysterious planet’s atmosphere, down to the surface below. The…
Article: Paul Reubens says new “Pee-Wee” movie is “getting shot very soon”
It’s been a long time since we heard anything new regarding the long-rumored feature film that will bring Paul Reubens back to the big screen as iconic man-child Pee-Wee Herman. Apparently, things have been moving along behind the scenes, as Reubens offered an update on the still-untitled project during a recent press event for the…
Article: “The Avengers” hits $1 billion worldwide, moves ahead of “The Dark Knight”
The box-office victories keep rolling in for “The Avengers.” Not only did the first joint production between Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios hit the $1 billion mark in worldwide ticket sales this weekend, but it also surpassed “The Dark Knight” to become the 11th highest-grossing film of all time. The $1 billion box-office tally…
Article: Adapt This: “The Avengers: Kree-Skrull War”
With Hollywood turning more of its attention to the world of graphic novels for inspiration, I’ll cast the spotlight on a new comic book each week that has the potential to pack a theater or keep you glued to your television screens. At the end of some “Adapt This” columns, you’ll also find thoughts from…
Article: From “Iron Man” to “The Avengers” – A guide to Marvel’s post-credits scenes
You have to hand it to the Marvel Studios team. They know how to keep an audience in the seats right through the credits. What started as a bonus scene in “Iron Man” has now become the norm for Marvel movies, with each film in the series offering up a brief, extra scene long after…
Article: Five things we’d like to see in Marvel movies after “The Avengers”
Now that “The Avengers” is a bona fide hit for Marvel Studios, the next question naturally becomes, “What’s next?” We already know that “Iron Man 3” will be the next installment of Marvel’s rapidly growing cinematic universe, but along with sequels for “Captain America” and “Thor,” there are a few more elements I’d like to…
Article: Five questions “The Avengers” didn’t answer
Unless you’ve been in a media blackout the last few days, you know that “The Avengers” broke all sorts of records this weekend. And while I’ve gone on record with my fondness for Marvel’s superhero team-up extravaganza, I had a few questions that went unanswered when the credits rolled in “The Avengers.” From the whereabouts…
