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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Featurette

Trailer Fight For Your Right-Revisited Trailer

Official Trailer of " Fight For Your Right-Revisited ", from the Beastie Boys ' long anticipated eighth album, HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE PART TWO. Beastie Boy Adam Yauch directed a 30-minute short film titled Fight For Your Right Revisited, starring Elijah Wood, Seth Rogan, and Danny McBride as Licensed to Ill-era Beastie Boys facing off against their counterparts from the future, played by Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and Jack Black . The new red band trailer promises that the short will be even crazier than it sounds, so take a look if you're over 18 years old. Can you name all the surprise stars in the video? For more information visit: Official Home Page Twitter Page Facebook Page Watch the video after the Jump... Please Leave A Comment-

Ra's Al Ghul Has Been Cast For The Dark Knight Rises

Josh Pence , who played opposite Armie Hammer as Tyler Winklevoss in The Social Network ( where Hammer's face was superimposed on his ), has been cast as a young Ra's Al Ghul in Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan's new Batman movie. The movie's casting has been ultra-secret, although Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman are returning to lead a caped crusading cast, which includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard . The story line has also been kept locked up in the Batcave but Pence's casting throws more than a few crumbs to follow. Ra's Al Ghul was played by Liam Neeson in Batman Begins, thus paving the way for a possible return of the supposedly dead character. Also, while the studio never confirmed Cotillard's character, it has been rumored to be that of Thalia Al Ghul, the daughter of Batman's mentor-turned-enemy. Sources say Pence will appear in scenes that take place 30 years prior to the pres

IFC Midnight Releases X In Select Theaters & On-Demand

IFC Midnight is pleased to announce the release of X , a sizzling thriller about love, chance, escape and the oldest profession in the world, as experienced by two beautiful women on one ugly night that will change their lives forever from director Jon Hewitt (Acolytes). Starring Viva Bianca (Spartacus: Blood and Sand) and Hanna Mangan-Lawrence (Acolytes), X tells the sultry story of a jaded call-girl, a fledgling hooker, and the night from hell. X is in select theaters Now and will be available nationwide on demand from IFC Midnight, via Comcast, Cox, Cablevision, Time Warner, and Bright House starting April 13th Watch the trailer after the Jump... Holly Rowe's ( Viva Bianca ) retiring, kissing her callgirl life goodbye. She just has to get through her last night on the job. Shay Ryan's ( Hanna Mangan-Lawrence ) a teenage runaway, broke and alone. She just has to get through her first night as a hooker. Then fate throws them together on a job that goes horribly w

Liam Neeson Cut From The Hangover Part II

Liam Neeson won’t be appearing in the upcoming The Hangover Part II when the film is released in theaters May 26. The actor had filmed scenes as a tattoo artist for the Bangkok-set sequel, but his cameo was edited out when director Todd Phillips was forced to do reshoots and Neeson was not available, according to published reports. In the film, the tattoo artist is one of the characters the guys have to track down during their adventures. The character is described as “crazy” and “intense,” and “someone you’re afraid to talk to.” The Notebook director Nick Cassavetes stepped in to fill Neeson’s shoes. The role was originally meant for Mel Gibson , but after several people in the project objected, the role was recast. Please Leave A Comment- source- THR

Ben Affleck Could Star In "The Great Gatsby"

Ben Affleck is in talks to play the role of Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby, the Baz Luhrmann-directed 3D adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald literary classic at Warner Bros. Now, Affleck will have to work to fit this in. After starring in and directing The Town, he’s prepping to direct Argo, a film about the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. But signs point toward him making time in his schedule to join Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan in Gatsby . Both projects are at Warner Bros. Tom Buchanan is the husband of Daisy ( Mulligan ), in a role originated by Bruce Dern in the 1974 film. DiCaprio plays Jay Gatsby (Robert Redford starred in the original) and Maguire plays Nick Carraway (Sam Waterston in the 1974 pic). Luhrmann, who wrote the script with Craig Pearce, is still in the process of setting the roles of Jordan Baker (originated by Lois Chiles), the gas station owner George Wilson (Scott Wilson) and his wife Myrtle (played by Karen Black in the original). Tom

Hailee Steinfeld Cast As Juliet

Hailee Steinfeld , Oscar-nominated for the Coen Bros’ True Grit , is in negotiations to star as Juliet in a new Romeo and Juliet movie. Carlo Carlie , an Italian director perhaps best known for the 1992 festival foreign film Flight of the Innocent , is behind the camera for the adaptation of the William Shakespeare classic, which has a some big names behind it. Julian Fellowes, whose screenwriting credits range from Gosford Park to The Tourist, wrote the script and is producing along with Garbiele Muccino, the director of the Will Smith drama Seven Pounds, as well as former New Line execs-turned-producers Ileen Maisel and Mark Ordesky. In case you skipped English class, here’s the skinny on Romeo and Juliet: Romeo is the son of the Montague family and is an able swordsman. Juliet is the daughter of the Capulet household, almost 14 years old. The two young teens fall in love but their respective families are violently feuding and try to keep them apart, leading to their tragic d

X-Men Origins: Deadpool Has Found It's Man

20th Century Fox has set VFX expert Tim Miller to direct X-Men Origins: Deadpool . Deadpool will serve as the directorial debut for the man, who has done effects work on the Bryan Singer-directed X-Men movies, Daredevil and Scott Pilgrim vs the World , among others. The Marvel character Deadpool, a.k.a. Wade Wilson , is a talkative mercenary with a host powers, including the ability to heal at a fast rate. Ryan Reynolds played Wilson in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, while Scott Adkins played the character of Deadpool after Wilson had transformed. Reynolds is at this stage attached to star in the movie, though script and scheduling could ultimately effect his involvement. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are writing the script for Deadpool, being produced by Lauren Shuler Donner. Please Leave A Comment- Source- Heatvision

First Set Of Photos From Fright Night Reboot

Moviefone got their hands on the first set of photos from the upcoming reboot of Fright Night . The film stars Colin Farrell, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Anton Yelchin, David Tennant, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Dave Franco, Will Denton and Sandra Vergara . Fright Night is due to hit theaters August 19,2011. See the rest of the pictures after the Jump... Christopher Mintz-Plasse stars as Charlie's best buddy "Evil" Ed -- and adds another notch to his geek cinema belt. Imogen Poots plays a popular high schooler who must rely on the nerdy Charlie to protect her. This truly is a film of unspeakable horrors. Charlie Brewster ( Anton Yelchin ) knows his next-door neighbor Jerry Dandridge ( Colin Farrell ) is a vampire, but no one will believe him. How much more proof do they need? Charlie ( Anton Yelchin ) is a teenager convinced that his new neighbor ( Colin Farrell ) is a vampire. Toni Collette plays the boy's disbelieving mother, who falls under the vam

Arnold Schwarzenegger Next Film Could Be "The Last Stand"

UPDATE, NOW WITH MORE HEAT : Sources tell Heat Vision that Schwarzenegger and Lionsgate are far along in the dealmaking process and a tentative late August start date is being eyed. Dealmaking could still fall apart over money, but if made, Lionsgate would get bragging rights to having the first post-office Arnie movie, a movie that would likely be a safe bet for all involved as it would it old school Arnie: him versus a bunch of bad guys. Arnold Schwarzenegge r might have found his big-screen return project. Sources say that the actor-turned-governor-turned-returning actor is circling The Last Stand , a Lionsgate action project being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Jee-Woon Kim , the director behind Korean film The Good, The Bad, The Weird , is helming the crime thriller, which is set in motion when a cartel leader breaks out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border. The only thing standing in his way is a bordertown sheriff and his inexperienced staff. Andrew Knau

Don't Blink Or You'll Miss Hawkeye In This THOR Clip

If you blink you'll miss seeing Hawkeye in this Exclusive Via IGN . IGN spoke exclusively with Hemsworth this week about Thor and reprising the role in next summer's The Avengers , which he said starts filming this month in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As Thor edges closer to release and the promotional machine really ramps up, has it hit you just what the hell you've gotten yourself into? Yes and no, I guess. It's still sort of surreal to see the billboards come up and you start to see the trailers playing and you say, 'Wow, it's actually happening.' But a year and a half ago when I first got cast, I was certainly informed of how big it was gonna be so I've had that time to think about it, but yeah you still double-take at billboards and go, 'What the hell is that?!' Watch the clip after the Jump... More Thor Videos What's been your favorite part of making Thor? The whole thing was just incredible, you know? I not only get to

Will Sofia Vergara Join The Cast Of Three Stooges?

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is in discussions to join the growing cast of Three Stooges . Sean Hayes and Will Sasso have so far been cast in the comedy being directed by the Farrelly brothers . Still up for grabs is the part of Moe. The movie is not a biopic but will be divided into roughly half-hour vignettes. Vergara doesn't have the offer just yet, although one is expected to be issued shortly. She is expected to play a devious woman who pretends to be the wife of a dying man and tells the Stooges she'll pay them a handsome sum if they kill the man in his sleep. The story line makes up the second vignette. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

It's Official The Crow Reboot Is On The Way

Relativity and Edward R. Pressman Sign Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to Direct The Crow . Relativity Media’s President of Worldwide Production Tucker Tooley and Edward R. Pressman, the prolific producer behind The Crow franchise, announced today they have closed a deal for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to direct a re-invention of The Crow, the 1994 smash hit film based on the comic book series and comic strip by James O’Barr. Relativity and Pressman will be teaming with Spain-based Apaches Entertainment on the production which is targeted to start in Fall 2011. Fresnadillo is best known for directing 28 Weeks Later , the post-apocalyptic horror sequel to 28 Days Later, which he co-wrote and produced with long-time producing partner, Apaches Entertainment’s Enrique López Lavigne. Fresnadillo also directed the critically-acclaimed Spanish-language film Intacto and is currently in post-production on Intruders starring Clive Owen, also being produced by Apaches Entertainment.

Andy Serkis Is Second Unit Director For The Hobbit

Andy Serkis , who played the iconic Gollum in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings , is taking on a new role in The Hobbit 1 and 2 . In addition to reprising his role as the tragic creature, Serkis also has been tapped by Jackson to serve as second unit director on the two films , which are now in production in New Zealand. “I think I understand Peter’s sensibility and we have a common history of understanding Middle Earth,” Serkis told The Hollywood Reporter . “A lot of the crew from The Lord of the Rings was returning to work on The Hobbit. There is really a sense of Peter wanting people around him who totally understand the material and the work ethic." Serkis has already done some directing, including performance capture on a couple video games including Heavenly Sword. But, he said, “When Peter asked me. There was this email out of the blue. It was a fantastic surprise.” When he completes The Hobbit movies, Serkis aims to direct his first live-action feature. In addit

Sundance Channel Acquires My So-Called Life

Sundance Channel has acquired rerun rights to 90s cult hit My So-Called Life , the network announced Thursday. The series will bow April 25 at 11 p.m. and air Mondays at 11 p.m. “We love My So-Called Life because it’s both substantive and engaging,” Sarah Barnett, Sundance general manager and executive vp, said in a statement. “We’re delighted to bring back the series for the passionate audience that adored the show when it first premiered and we’re thrilled to introduce it to a whole new audience that can enjoy it for the first time. The timeless stories hold up brilliantly.” My So-Called Life joins previously announced Sundance acquisition The Comeback, the Lisa Kudrow starrer that had a brief run on Showtime. The Marshall Herskovitz/Edward Zwick series, which starred Claire Danes and Jared Leto , was a critical success but a ratings failure airing only one season on ABC. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

PRIEST Animated Prologue Clip

PRIEST Animated Prologue has finally showed up online. This is the footage that they showed at Comic-Con 2010. Thanks to bleedingcool , the world gets to watch this video. Based off of TokyoPop manga created by Hyung Min-woo. Peep this animated prequel to the film, from none other than Genndy Tartakovsky of Samurai Jack and Star Wars: Clone Wars fame. In the video we get more back story on the Priest themselves. I will have my interviews with the cast of the movie online later this week, so stay tuned in the meantime enjoy the clip... Priest (3D) -- A western-infused post-apocalyptic thriller, set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest (Paul Bettany) from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities. When his niece (Lily Collins) is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows

MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY Clip-Jax vs. Kano

MORTAL KOMBAT: LEGACY series which is making its way online April 12th. And thanks to IGN we bring you a kick-ass fighting clip between Jax (Michael Jai White ) vs. Kano The ten-part web series sprang from director Kevin Tancharoen's concept trailer for Mortal Kombat: Rebirth , a gritty re-imagining of the franchise characters in a real-world police procedural setting. The series, written by Tancharoen and Spartacus: Blood and Sand writers Todd and Aaron Helbing and starring Michael Jai White, Jeri Ryan and Ian Anthony Dale (reprising their roles as Jax, Sonya Blade and Scorpion, respectively) mainly follows Scorpion, tasked by Jax and Sonya enter the underground tournament and bring down Shang Tsung, amidst his own personal vendetta against Sub-Zero. Watch the clip after the Jump... More Mortal Kombat (Digital Series) Videos Please Leave A Comment-

The Warrior Trailer Starring Tom Hardy & Joel Edgerton

Lionsgate has released the trailer for " The Warrior " Starring Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy (Inception), Joel Edgerton (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones), Justin Berg, Jennifer Morrison (How I Met Your Mother) and Pro Wrestler Kurt Angle . from the director of Miracle, Gavin O’Connor . Before you write off this film WATCH the trailer! The movie been getting huge buzz and being called the Surprise movie of 2011. The film will be in theaters on September 9, 2011 Watch the trailer after the Jump... A former boxer (Nolte), whose alcoholism tore apart his family, welcomes back his youngest son (Hardy) and trains him to compete in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the son on a collision course with his older brother (Edgerton). Please Leave A Comment-

SOUL SURFER Prize Pack Giveaway

TriStar Pictures & Mandalay Vision havs provided me with three prize packs ( Beach Bag and Neoprene Purse )  and one ultimate prize pack ( Beach Bag, Chapstick, Water Bottle, Sunscreen, Digi Clean and Mini Poster ) to giveaway for their upcoming film SOUL SURFER . All you have to do is LIKE SandwichJohnFilms On Facebook and I will randomly select the winner later next week. How simple is that, even a child can do it. And don't worry if your already a Fan your name will also be entered for a chance to win. The movie is in theaters Tomorrow April 8,2011 SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton , who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt , with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid . In the wake of this life-changing event that took her

Zack Snyder Talks About Chris Nolan & Superman: Man Of Steel

Faster than a speeding bullet or merely Batcycle-quick? That was the question we put to Superman: Man Of Steel 's director Zack Snyder when Empire collared him at Sucker Punch's recent London junket . Credit to him, he resisted the urge to kick-off a superhero turf war, giving a diplomatic answer that involved kryptonite arrows and a slightly baffled look. The diplomacy was unsurprising considering the Dark Knight's current custodian, Christopher Nolan , is working closely with Snyder and writer David Goyer to bring Supes back to the big screen. "Chris has been amazingly generous with me," Snyder told us of his producer's contributions to Superman: Man Of Steel's storyline. "He's making [The Dark Knight Rises] but he takes time if we're knocking around ideas for the script. We'll all sit around in a room, beat it around and try to figure it out..." So there you have it: Nolan has officially developed an Inception-like power ove

Carrie-Anne Moss To Join Cast Of Silent Hill: Revelation 3D

Carrie-Anne Moss and Malcolm McDowell have joined the cast of Silent Hill: Revelation 3D , currently shooting in Toronto with Michael J. Bassett behind the camera. The story, continuing the story from the 2006 movie based on the horror video game, follows a young woman ( Adelaide Clemens ) who, along with her father, is on the run. On the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, she discovers she’s not who she thinks she is, a revelation that leads her deeper into a demonic world. Kit Harington and returning Silent Hill residents Radha Mitchell , Sean Bean and Deborah Kara Unger are also in the cast. Moss, of Matrix trilogy fame, is playing is the leader of a cult that holds power over Silent Hill. McDowell’s character is described as having alternating airs of leadership one moment and loathsome crazy the next. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

Sylvester Stallone Wants Walter Hill For "Headshot"

Sylvester Stallone has met with Walter Hill about directing Headshot, a job that became available after Wayne Kramer exited the film this week. Word was that Kramer exited because he didn't see eye to eye creatively with Stallone, who'll star. Said Stallone: "Initially, Mr. Kramer was hired to direct a dark comedy; however his vision was much darker and exceptionally more violent than how the project was originally conceived. It was decided that it would be better for everyone to move on and consequently Mr. Kramer was dismissed by producers earlier this week. There were no volatile clashes, it was simply a professional parting of the ways." As for the prospect of working with the 48 Hours and Warriors director Hill, Stallone said he has had serious meetings with the helmer: "I completely respect Walter's incredible body of work and hopefully this legendary director will become attached to the project." The film is slated to go into production befo

J.J. Abrams To Deliver A Novel

J.J. Abrams is collaborating on his first novel. Publishing company Little, Brown and Co. has acquired a novel conceived by the busy film and TV director-producer, who has the upcoming feature Super 8 in the wings. The novel will be penned by Doug Dorst, author of Alive in Necropolis, according to published reports. The untitled book, with details on the plot being kept under wraps, is being eyed for a fall 2012 release on the Mulholland Books imprint. Abrams has created numerous TV series including Lost, Alias and Fringe along with producing and/or directing big-budget features like Star Trek and Cloverfield . Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

Dish Network To Acquire Blockbuster

Satellite TV operator Dish Network's proposed $320 million acquisition of video rental company Blockbuster , if approved, will allow the company to expand its on-demand and online content offerings or even launch a Netflix competito r, according to analysts. While some highlighted the small purchase price and potential benefits, at least one analyst, Sanford C. Bernstein's Craig Moffett, called the deal "strategically puzzling" and questioned whether Blockbuster may become a financial burden for Dish. "The deal still presents meaningful risk in that Blockbuster's business is a rapidly melting ice cube, and it is entirely possible that it becomes a drain on cash flow going forward," he said. A bankruptcy judge must still formally approve the deal on Thursday, but Wall Street analysts started discussing this and potential other fallout on Wednesday. The stocks of acquirors often take hits as investors worry about execution risks and high price tags

MY DAILY CLIP Giveaway-One Week Left To Win

You only have one week left to win 365 DVDs courtesy of MY DAILY CLIP - the new iPhone and iPad app from SPHE. Twitter users have until April 11th to follow @MyDaily Clip and tweet "Give me my movies! #MyDailyClip " to be entered for a chance to win a DVD for each day of the year. Enter now: http://twitter.com/#!/mydailyclip My Daily Clip brings a new or classic movie clip to watch each day on your iOS device with a fresh new theme every week. Download the app this week to see some Kick-Ass Chicks with clips from Ultraviolet, Salt, Charlie's Angels and Resident Evil: Extinction. Download the app HERE for FREE You may not have time for a feature-length movie, but you always have time for a clip! ABOUT MY DAILY CLIP: My Daily Clip is the ultimate daily companion for every movie fan. Receive a new movie clip on every day of the calendar year and search by special themes to unearth a classic scene, share a teary moment, or access action and adventure. My D

MADE IN DAGENHAM DVD Giveaway

It's my birthday this month so we will giving away a ton of DVD's, Shirts and a bunch of other great  things. And to celebrate my birthday Sony Entertainment has provided me with the opportunity to give One lucky winner a copy of MADE IN DAGENHAM on DVD. All you have to do is fan SandwichJohnFilms On Facebook  and I will randomly select the winner later next week. How simple is that, even a child can do it. And don't worry if your already a Fan your name will also be entered for a chance to win. From the director of Calendar Girls comes this extraordinary story based on true events. Confronting a male-dominated corporate machine and the oppressive attitudes of her times, Rita O'Grady (Golden Globe® winner Sally Hawkins ) leads her female co-workers in a struggle for rights, respect and equal pay that will change the "man's world" forever. Watch the trailer after the Jump... SYNOPSIS: From the director of Calendar Girls comes this extraordi

Will & Jaden Smith To Star In M. Night Shyamalan Film

Jaden Smith is set to star opposite his father, Will Smith , for director M. Night Shyamalan in an untitled sci-fi adventure, Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures, announced Monday. Set 1,000 years into the future, the movie centers on a young boy who navigates an abandoned and sometimes scary Earth to save himself and his estranged father after their ship crashes. Shyamalan and Will Smith will produce with James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith and Ken Stovitz, Smith’s partners at Overbrook Entertainment. The screenplay is by M. Night Shyamalan and Gary Whitta. “Night is an outstanding filmmaker who has a tremendous vision for this science-fiction adventure story and we couldn't be more excited to be working again with Jaden after our experiences on The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid,” Belgrad said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to have the two of them together on this project.” Added Shyamalan, "The chance to make a scary, science-fiction film starrin