The Critics, Not Major Suckage, Killed THE LONE RANGER, According To The Cast And Crew
Most people would consider The Lone Ranger to be a critic-proof blockbuster. Well, that’s just not so, at least according to the film’s cast and crew. The team behind the bloated summer flop, featuring a character who hasn’t been popular since the 1950s and an obviously racist depiction of a Native American, is blaming the critics who couldn’t bring down Transformers or its sequels for the film’s failure. In an interview with Yahoo! Movies UK & Ireland, pretty much everyone involved in the film decided to point the finger at critics who were apparently gunning for the project to fail. You can watch the full interview to see this epic disconnect from reality if you want. But let me point to two very telling quotes. From Armie Hammer: This is the deal with American critics. They’ve been gunning for our movie...
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6 Actors Who May Play Batman In The SUPERMAN/BATMAN Movie
While there isn’t even a script yet, the casting rumblings for the sequel to Man of Steel, which features both Superman AND Batman, have begun. It’s already been reported that WB wants a 40-something actor to star as the Caped Crusader, and that Frank Miller, whose Dark Knight Returns will set the tone for the picture, may consult on the project. With an older, more grizzled Bats in mind, The Hollywood Reporter has put together the shortlist of actors that are said to be being considered for the role. 1. Josh Brolin According to THR, Brolin is currently said to be the frontrunner for the role. 2. Ryan Gosling Only God Forgives showed be can be both pretty and ugly. 3. Joe Manganiello Was even up for Superman in Man of Steel. 4. Richard Armitage Another Brit in the mix to play the Bats....
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Diablo Cody’s Directorial Debut PARADISE Gets A Trailer
Sometimes you just have to let Diablo Cody’s words speak for themselves: “I’ve got a heart full of rage and an L.L. Bean tote bag full of cash. Hello Las Vegas.” And now, the trailer for her directorial...
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Christopher McQuarrie Accepts MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 5 – Big 6 Morning Report
Christopher McQuarrie was already set to write Mission: Impossible 5 for his Jack Reacher star Tom Cruise. Now, he’ll also take the helm as the film’s director. (AICN) G.I. Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu is reported to be the top contender to director the next Star Trek movie. Hopefully he can convince Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to board the Enterprise. (Latino Review) The Crow creator James O’Barr is talking the movie reboot and says it was the director’s decision to go back to the source material for this adaptation. (Total Film) Looks like Steven Spielberg won’t be shooting American Assassin. The director has decided to drop out of the adaptation of Chris Kyle’s autobiography citing concerns over the budget. (Deadline) Sam Rockwell is in early talks to join the anticipated reboot of the horror franchise Poltergeist. He will possibly join Rosemarie DeWitt who was previously announced...
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Joss Whedon: ‘Thanos Was Never Meant To Be The Next Villain’
Ever since Thanos appeared in The Avengers‘ mid-credit sequence, fans have speculated as to what role Thanos would play in the greater Marvel-verse. Well, Joss Whedon has some bad news for you, Thanos fans. He’s not going to be the villain in Avengers: Age of Ultron, we know that. But in speaking with Total Film, Whedon downplayed Thanos’ role as an actual big bad in his vision of the Marvel world: We have to stay grounded. It’s part of what makes the Marvel universe click – their relationship to the real world. It’s science-fiction, and Thanos is not out of the mix, but Thanos was never meant to be the next villain. He’s always been the overlord of villainy & darkness. The good news is that with Gaurdians of the Galaxy, Thanos is a much more tangible menace. His adopted daughter Gamora (Zoe...
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Ellen To Host The Oscars – Big 6 Morning Report
Ellen Degeneres took to Twitter this morning to announce that she’ll be returning for her second Oscar gig, saying “It’s official: I’m hosting the #Oscars! I’d like to thank @TheAcademy, my wife Portia and, oh dear, there goes the orchestra.” Ellen last hosted the Oscars in 2007. (Twitter) Is Arika coming back to life at WB? Seems so, with Variety reporting that Jaume Collet-Serra (House of Wax, The Unknown) has been tapped to direct the picture, which is being produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. (Variety) Billy Bob Thorton is going to Fargo. The actor will re-team with the Coen brothers for the TV adaptation of the Coens’ masterpiece. (The Playlist) Chris Evans is set to make his directorial debut with the film 1:30 Train. The film is a Before Sunrise-style story about a man and woman who meet in Manhattan and spend an evening together before...
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