Over at Yahoo!, they’ve got the first look at the inaugural IRON MAN 2 teaser poster. We’ve previously had to make do with just a batch of stills from filming to keep us sated for the next entry in Jon Favreau’s wildly successful franchise. Today’s teaser reflects the sleek style of the very first teaser poster from IRON MAN, while also giving us a good look at War Machine (as played by Don Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard as Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes).

Check out the full poster after the jump! (more…)

The kids over at The Playlist have got a scoop for all you BOURNE fans. According to “sources and friends close to the project,” director Paul Greengrass has quit the fourth installment of the BOURNE franchise. Supposedly, as far back as a week ago, Greengrass left the project, due to what will really only be explained as “creative differences.”

Greengrass previously picked up the BOURNE directing reins from Doug Liman, directing both THE BOURNE SUPREMACY and THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM. He’s long been attached to direct the fourth film in the series (still untitled). His work with BOURNE star Matt Damon has also extended to other flicks, as their next collaboration, GREEN ZONE, will be out next year. (more…)

The distribution rights to PARANORMAL ACTIVITY director Oren Peli’s AREA 51 have been acquired by Paramount.

A far cry from the $11,000 it took to make PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, AREA 51 boasts a budget of just under $5 million. AREA 51 uses the same found-footage technique as PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, along with a cast of unknown actors. The film tells the story of three teenagers who explore the Area 51 section of Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Principal photography was completed three weeks ago and the film is expected to see a 2010 release. (more…)

I’ve been a fan of Jeremy Piven since ONE CRAZY SUMMER, SAY ANYTHING, and PCU.  The man has what is commonly referred to as “swagger,” and it’s hard not to fall for his charm. I guess these days Piven is mostly known for his role on “Entourage,” where he’s had the masses “huggin’ it out” for quite some time. I’ve never seen the show, but that’s no fault of Mr. Piven. I am but one (wo)man and I can’t find the time to watch every buzzworthy television show as well as bring you the latest in film news, but I am glad that he is getting his due.

I’m not really sure we will get the same old charismatic Piven in his newest role, in the anything but feel good indie drama WASKA. Piven, Lynn Collins, Thomas Dekker, and Kate Walsh have all been cast in the film, which is about a young father (Dekker) whose 3 year old freezes to death on a fishing trip. Piven will play the local prosecutor who goes after the father. (more…)

If it is a theatrical review you are looking for, then head over HERE. And while you’re at it, check out our super fun interview with the film’s stars Charlene Yi and Jake Johnson HERE.

Blu-ray Rating: 7/10

Just in time to curl up with your significant other by the fire to warm yourself and your heart, PAPER HEART is getting the DVD and Blu-ray treatment, as it hits stores tomorrow, December 1st. Whether you saw this unconventional exploration of love in the theaters or unfortunately missed it, this is definitely one you’re going to want to pick up. (more…)

The contest is now over. Big thanks to everyone that entered!

The signed DVD winners are:
Doug McCombs
Charles Moore
David Long
Andrew Mendez
Dave Lovett

The shirt winners are:
Richard Rheaume
Shawna Bergen
Corby Kennard

Winners please email us within 48 hours with your mailing address at [email protected] to claim your prize.

ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL, about a metal band that just refuses to give up no matter what happens or how long it takes, is one of the most praised documentaries of the year. We are very happy to announce that we’re offering our readers a chance at winning this acclaimed documentary on DVD and more. Here’s what we have:

5 DVD copies of ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL, signed by the band
3 large ANVIL t-shirts

You can check out and purchases these and more ANVIL products HERE

So what we’ll do is have 8 winners, 5 grand prize getting the DVDs and 3 getting the shirts. To enter, all you have to do is fill out the form after the jump. You have until 11:59 PM on November 28th to enter. We will be selecting the winners via random drawing and announcing them on the 29th. No purchase necessary, winners must live inside the U.S., no P.O. boxes, and you can only enter once. Good luck! (more…)

We’re going to do things a little bit differently here. As I am currently covered in bruises (saddle sore from galloping through Arizona’s finest dry washes), confused about what time it is (one hour time difference, way to play it up), and jonesing for still MORE turkey, I cannot be expected to deliver on our normal Sunday routine. I cannot expect y’all to want to sit through it either. So we’re going to keep things clean, and we’re going to keep them simple.

Also, NEW MOON won everything, ever (again), but at least OLD DOGS didn’t crack the top three. (more…)

This week brings us the release of this summer’s blockbuster TERMINATOR SALVATION on DVD and Blu-ray. An extended director’s cut of the film by McG is also being released (only on Blu-ray). It is said that this version of the film will contain an extra 40 minutes as well as have an R-rating, as opposed to the theatrical cut’s PG-13 rating.

The title-o-the week I’ll be rushing out to buy:

Most definitely PAPER HEART, an unconventional film that blends fantasy and reality to explore that complicated, fascinating, crazy thing called love. The film stars comedian Charlene Yi (KNOCKED UP), as she journeys across America exploring love in all its various forms, hoping to discover what the word truly means and if it does in fact exist. Fortunately for her, she gets some first hand experience as she develops a back-and-forth relationship with actor Michael Cera (JUNO). It was one of my favorites of this summer and a must see for anyone who has ever been in and A) captivated B) confused D) all the above by love.

Check out all the key releases for this week after the jump! (more…)

There’s production purgatory and then there is this. A script written 50 years ago by renowned playwright and screenwriter Tennessee Williams (A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE) just now making its way to the silver screen. The film is THE LOSS OF A TEARDROP DIAMOND, once proposed to be the third collaboration between Williams and director Elia Kazan (A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, BABY DOLL). Fast forward some decades later, the film is now being directed by actress turned director Jodie Markell and stars Bryce Dallas Howard (who took over for Lindsay Lohan), Chris Evans, Will Patton, and Ann-Margret.

THE LOSS OF A TEARDROP DIAMOND tells the tale of “young and rebellious socialite Fisher Willow, tainted by a family scandal, boldly hires farm hand Jimmy Dobyne to be her escort for the elaborate party season. As her passion for Jimmy grows, Fisher defies social convention and the burden of history to risk everything for a chance at real love…until the loss of a priceless diamond sets off a series of accusations and betrayals that threaten to shatter their hopes for the future.” (IMDb)

Check out the trailer after the jump! (more…)

Being virtually unknown, prior to his upcoming action film ARMORED, director Nimród Antal was likely already dealing with a level of doubt from fans of the PREDATOR series. Throw into the mix that Antal recently announced the controversial casting choice of Adrien Brody to take over Schwarzenegger’s role from the original and it seemed that fans were virtually ready to hunt him down and skin him alive. Well, Antal has something to say about that!

“I think when we cast Adrien, there were a lot of people going, ‘What?’ but at the same time, if we cast a Vin Diesel in that role or if we cast anyone who is Arnold-esque, we would have been attacked for doing that. So we decided early on to go in a very different direction as far as the casting process, but it turned out fantastic. He plays a mercenary in the film and if you look at the guys in Iraq and Afghanistan today, they’re not ‘yolked-out’ Schwarzenegger-looking guys. They’re all very wiry and thin guys, and I think it’s going to play well.”

I find myself disagreeing with Antal in that if an Arnold-esque actor had been cast, that people would have been upset. The whole reason it appeared that people were upset over the choice of Brody in the first place is that he is not Arnold-esque. Not that this choice negates the man’s ability as a director or his capability of making the next chapter in the PREDATOR series. I cannot comment yay or nay to this, as I have not yet seen any of his films. It simply makes me suspect of his vision.

Antal, who says he partial to practical FX over CGI, added “We are trying to stay with the original as far as the monster and the atmosphere and the tone of the film, but we are trying to do something new and contemporary and feels fresh.”

Let’s hope Antal finds this happy medium. And has a little a lot of help from producer Robert Rodriguez, who gave Antal the reigns in the first place.

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This is the first I’ve heard of this movie, but already I’m intrigued, even if the concept of placing people in a single location and observing them as they descend into their primal instincts is a bit played out. When Hitchcock made LIFEBOAT, the idea was almost unfathomable, but today, movies like CUBE and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY have turned it into a cliche, but it’s a cliche I enjoy watching.

In EXAM, “eight talented candidates have reached the final stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious and powerful corporation. Entering a windowless room, an Invigilator gives them eighty minutes to answer one simple question. He outlines three rules they must obey or be disqualified.” The twist comes when the candidates discover that none of them have been given a question to answer. (more…)

Rating: 1/10

Writer: David Diamon and David Weissman
Director: Walter Becker
Cast: Robin Williams, John Travolta, Seth Green, Kelly Preston, Conner Rayburn, Ella Bleu Travolta, Bernie Mac, Luis Guzman, Matt Dillon, Justin Long

I hated OLD DOGS. I’ll just get that out of the way right off the bat. But I didn’t hate it because it’s the “in” thing to do or because I don’t like silly, fun family movies. I hated the film because no one involved with it gave a shit about what they were doing and that is completely evident by the lazy and stupid conglomeration of empty flickering lights on the movie screen meant to represent a movie. What OLD DOGS really represents is a large group of people doing something strictly for money with no thought about storyline, character development, story structure, humor, or decency. And if I’m wrong about the motivations behind this film, then screw everyone involved with the film even more because they clearly have no idea how to make a movie. (more…)

Find me a person that says they do not love Muppets and I will show you a person with a piece of foam where their heart used to be! But imagine how much you will love them performing, as an ensemble, a classic rock song!

For your viewing pleasure, I present to you your Found Film Friday for November 27th, 2009. The Muppets singing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

See it after the jump! (more…)

Before STAR TREK made him one of the hottest young stars currently in demand, Chris Pine was working steadily on a bunch of smaller projects. Now that our new Captain Kirk has piloted the Enterprise and its crew into the critical and popular stratosphere, any project with the name “Chris Pine” attached is going to get a lot of buzz – even if it’s just an independent flick that not a lot of people have heard of.

A few months ago, that film was CARRIERS, Alex and David Pastor’s deadly virus flick, starring Pine. While CARRIERS didn’t break any box office records (heck, it was only in theaters for a week), it still got a bunch of buzz just from Pine’s name alone. The next example of the Pine-effect could very well be SMALL TOWN SATURDAY NIGHT, a little indie from first-time feature writer and director Ryan Craig. The film, slated for release sometime in 2010, stars Pine as a country singer-songwriter with a bit of a conflict on his hands.

Hit the jump to see the full poster for SMALL TOWN SATURDAY NIGHT, and to learn a bit more about Pine’s next release. (more…)

Earlier this week, I showed you the trailer for Focus Features’ upcoming GREENBERG. Starring Ben Stiller, the latest from Noah Baumbach (THE SQUID AND THE WHALE), GREENBERG’s first poster makes generous use of the recognizability of both Stiller and Baumbach (or, at least, his previous work), and the quirkiness we should expect from the flick.

And, of course, it tells us one very important thing about Stiller’s titular Roger Greenberg – “he’s got a lot on his mind.” It’s not the most breakthrough poster of the year, but I like the simplicity and overall feel of it.

Hit the jump to see the full poster for GREENBERG! (more…)