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Paul Haggis to Direct Gold

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Pau Haggis is set to direct a new film, with producer Michael Mann, called Gold, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The film will take a contemporary look at The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.

Director Paul Haggis to Direct Gold

Based off a script from "Friday Night Lights" writers Patrick Massett and John Zinman, the film features prospectors on a search for gold.

Haggis most recently directed the Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks film The Next Three Days.


Paramount Pictures Acquires Rights to The Martian Chronicles

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has purchased the rights to The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury.

The books, originally published in 1950, is a collection of short stories all about humans settling on Mars.  

Many critics consider it one of the best of American science fiction.

The Martian Chronicles Book Cover

The Martian Chronicles have already been adapted for the small screen in a 1979 miniseries on NBC - Bradbury was NOT a fan.

There isn't a writer or director currently attached to the project, but it is being produced by John David (Gulliver's Travels)

Caught on Set: Will Smith, Milla Jovovich, Abigail Breslin

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Shooting for the upcoming Garry Marshall film New Year's Eve is still going strong.  It seems there's another actor on set every week.

This week Abigail Breslin films scenes for the upcoming ensemble flick in Queens, NY on April 6.

Abigail Breslin and Sarah Jessica Parker on New Year's Eve SetWill Smith Suits Up for Men in Black 3Milla Jovovich on Set in Los Angeles

Will Smith was suited up in black as he was on set filming for Men in Black 3 in New York City. 

Milla Jovovich was also caught on set, although we're not exactly sure what she was filming.  She was on location in Los Angeles. 

Sean Penn & Christian Bale Consider The Last Photograph

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According to Deadline, Sean Penn is considering The Last Photograph, along with Christian Bale.  Bale is apparently playing a war correspondent who witnesses an attack on a group of Americans and is the only survivor.

Meanwhile, Penn is circling the role of a retired special operations soldier who comes to the scene hoping to free a family member who's been kidnapped.  The correspondent offers to help identify the kidnappers and help find them in exchange for being able to write an article about the entire thing.

Christian Bale PictureSean Penn Circles The Last Photograph

The film came about after an idea from director/producer Zack Snyder.  The film will be directed by Niels Arden Oplev, who directed the Swedish version of Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Dark Castle is in negotiations to finance and produce the film, although it was originally hatched at Warner Bros.

Top 10 Movies: Best Scary Movies

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This Friday marks the opening day of the highly anticipated sequel to the very popular Scream franchise.  Scream 4 hits theaters and audiences are hoping to relive the terror of the late 1990's and the films that made Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Neve Campbell an infamous trio. 

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The new Scream sees the return of the originals along with a new batch of young Hollywood stars, eager to take part in the terrifying sounds of the telephone and ominous silence.  It's time to see who survives this round of the masked killer. 

To celebrate the return of another Scream movie, we thought we would look at some of the best in scary movies. 

Take a look at our top 10 after the jump and let us know:  What's your favorite scary movie?

10. Scream (1996)

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We can't have a list of scary movies without at least paying homage to one of the Scream films. The first film was so successful it sparked three more and we didn't get tired of the same masked killer.  It was the Halloween costume craze for years after the first film came out and created tension and suspense even outside of the on-screen versions.  Suspense and horror director Wes Craven is behind the successful franchise, but it's the one that started it all that makes this list.  At the time, Scream boasted a cast of very popular actors - some killed off within minutes of the opening sequence.  That famous opening scene will never be forgotten by Scream fans, nor will the name Sydney Prescott and the terrifying ring of the telephone.

9. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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The beginning of the docu-style horror films, the real appeal of The Blair Witch Project was the mass advertising campaign and use of unknown actors to create the illusion that the movie was actually based on real footage.  This aspect terrified audiences much more than the actual film.  Yes, the actual movie was pretty scary, but the thought that it could be real was even more terrifying.  It was the film that spawned the genre of horror movies as faux-documentaries, particularly Paranormal Activity that succeeded it.
 

8. Halloween (1978)

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The idea of tension and suspense in heightened in this terrifying film about a generally terrifying holiday.  Director John Carpenter creates suspense unmatched by other horror films as we watch Michale Myers stalk and watch Laurie Strode before going on a killing spree.  The scene where Michael finds Laurie in a closet she has pried shut.  He begins smashing in the door before his terrifying face creeps around in plain view of Laurie.  The suspense is heartstopping.

7. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

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This scary movie is full of blood, gore, and sadistic killings.  It follows a group of young people in a van who run out of gas in Texas.  It ends up being the wrong part of Texas as they are chased by a Leatherface who shows no mercy in his killing.  The movie features many displays of graphic violence and terrible torturous killings. It might have even acted as the catalyst to other brutal slasher films.

6. Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Wes Craven creates an amazing character in Freddy Krueger, which makes this film unlike most corny slasher films.  Krueger is very different and stood out - he didn't wear a mask, although his face was burned beyond recognition and he didn't stay silent, unlike most slasher film killers.  The biggest twist is that Krueger appears in your dreams - you can't ever get away because everyone has to sleep, right?  The film spawned a few sequels and to this day, Krueger is a recognizable and terrifying character.

5. The Haunting (1963)

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A terrifying film from the 1960's from director Robert Wise, the same man who brought us the family friendly Sound of Music, comes The Haunting. The film follows a group of people who go to investigate the paranormal in a old mansion.  After the four meet up in Hill House, strange things begin to happen, most of which seem centered on the character, Nell. She finds that she is both frightened of, and enjoys the attention the house affords her, and becomes drawn deeper and deeper in by the forces within the house. 

4. Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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The scene when Clarice and Hannibal Lecter meet for the first time is terrifying, even if there is glass separating the two.  Anthony Hopkins is remarkable in his role as the psychotic cannibal who is enlisted to help catch another serial killer. It's a genius premise and one that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish as you wonder how this arrangement will work.  Most of the time it doesn't and Hopkin's deserved the Academy Award he won for his iconic performance.

3. The Shining (1980)

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Stanley Kubrick's scary movie The Shining is made even better by Jack Nicholson's crazy performance.  Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, a struggling writer who accepts a job as a winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel in Colorado.  Jack's son begins to see spirits at the hotel and they finally get to Jack who goes crazy and tries to murder his own family, similar to what previously occurred at the hotel.  The movie also spawned one of the most famous lines in scary movie history - who doesn't recognize the image of Nicholson sticking his head through a doorway and shouting "Heeeere's Johnny!"

2. Psycho (1960)

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Alfred Hitchcock is the master of suspense, but even he takes it to the next level with Psycho.  The movie follows the story of Norman Bates and his crazy mother who run the remote Bates Motel.  When a woman on the run arrives at the motel, she falls victim to the crazy killer.  By the time the killer is captured, the true secrets of the Bates family are revealed - and they are terrifying. The scene in the shower when Janet Leigh's character is killed is one of the most iconic in movie history and that music is still chilling to this day.

1. The Exorcist (1973)

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You'll want to watch this entire movie with the lights on - and you still might have nightmares.  Many filmmakers have tried to recapture the terrifying nature of The Exorcist, but none have succeeded.  The film follows a little girl who is possessed by a demon and two priests must work together to exorcise the demon from her.  The thing that makes this movie truly scary is that it is filmed and presented in such a way that it could literally be happening next door.  It's not so surreal that it's totally unbelievable and therefore, not scary.  The premise of faith and true belief is also explored in this movie and that just makes it even more real and terrifying.

Joaquin Phoenix Set to Return to The Big Screen...As An Actor?

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Joaquin Phoenix may have pulled off an amazing feat last year with his mockumentary I'm Still Here, or ruined his career.  He spent the better part of two years playing an insane and drug-fueled version of himself that left many people believing he had burned out and gone crazy. 

When it all came out that it was a big hoax, some people were impressed, most angry that he had gone to such lengths for a "documentary."

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So, was it a good move or not?  We haven't seen Phoenix play someone other than himself in a while, but EW reports, the actor is now in talks to play a role in a religious drama, loosly based on the founding of Scientology.

The film will be directed by Will There Be Blood director Paul Thomas Anderson.

So will fans accept the actor back with open arms after his stunt or will this movie be a flop?

Sacrifice Blu-Ray/DVD Giveaway!

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Reel Movie News has teamed with Millennium Entertainment to provide FOUR lucky winners with the chance to win a copy of the yet-to-be released Sacrifice, starring Cuba Goodling Jr. and Christian Slater.

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After a fatal crime is committed upon his wife and daughter, tough undercover cop John Hebron (Cuba Gooding Jr.) struggles to forgive himself for being unable to save them.  Plagued by the past, he turns to the counsel of Father Porter (Christian Slater)) who has recently experienced his own problems when the church's holy Mary statue falls into the hands of hoodlum vandals.  When on-the-run criminal Mike (Devon Bostick) tries to rehabilitate his life for the sake of his little sister, he entrusts each man with something that will change their lives forever.

Special features include Free Digital Copy of the film with DVD and Blu-Ray Purchase, English SDH & Spanish Subtitles and Previews

Contest Rules:

  • Contest ends April 26, 2011
  • Only one entry per person. You must be at least 18 to enter.
  • You must live in the United States or Canada.
  • Five (5) winners will be selected randomly.
  • Please allow 4-8 weeks to receive the prize.

How to enter:

  1. Go to our Facebook page
  2. Find the post on our wall announcing the giveaway (GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of Sacrifice)
  3. Comment on that post and tell us which Cuba Gooding Jr. or Christian Slater film is your favorite
  4. We will select four winners at random and Facebook message you to get your address

Good luck!

Marion Cotillard & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Dark Knight Rises Roles Revealed

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Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have officially joined the cast of The Dark Knight Rises

Cotillard will play Miranda Tate, a Wayne Enterprises board member who wants to help Bruce Wayne resume his father's philanthropic activities.

Gordon-Levitt will play John Blake, a Gotham City cop assigned to a special case under the command of Commissioner Gordon.

Inception Star Joseph Gordon-LevittFrench Actress Marion Cotillard

The two actors recently worked with Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan in his critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Inception.

"When you collaborate with people as talented as Marion and Joe, it comes as no surprise that you would want to repeat the experience," Nolan said in a statement. "I immediately thought of them for the roles of Miranda and Blake, and I am looking forward to working with both of them again."

The film also stars Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, and Michael Caine.

The Dark Knight Rises is set for a July 20, 2012 release.


Two More Hunger Games Tributes Cast

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Lionsgate announced via the official Facebook page two more tributes for its movie adaptation of The Hunger Games.

Jack Quaid and Leven Rembin have been cast as the District 1 tributes, Marvel and Glimmer.

District 1 Cast for The Hunger Games

The duo join District 11 tributes, Thresh and Rue played by Davo Okenivi and Amandla Stenberg, as well as Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale.

The Hunger Games follows the story of Katniss as she goes to fight in the 'Hunger Games' - a fight to the death used as entertainment for the Capitol.

The film, directed by Gary Ross, is set to hit theaters on March 23, 2012.

Ben Affleck Not Starring in The Great Gatsby

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Ben Affleck will not be able to join the cast of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, despite reports that said he was in talks to join the cast.

According to Deadline, Luhrmann was courting Affleck and offered him the role in early April.  The film will shoot in Australia and that doesn't work with Affleck's schedule.  He is committed to directing the film Argo about the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.  

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Leonardo DiCaprio will star as Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan will play Daisy Buchanan, and Tobey Maguire has signed on to play Nick Carraway.

Warner Bros. is also in talks with Isla Fisher to play Myrtle, the woman Buchanan is cheating on Daisy with.

Thor and Captain America Sequels Confirmed

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Thor and Captain America will have sequels!  Disney's D23 magagine has an interview with Marvel Studio's president Kevin Feige and he gives us some information on new Marvel comic films.

In the interview Fiege says, "Thor will go off into a new adventure and Captain America will continue to explore the modern world in another film of his own. We hope that holds true for the characters appearing in that film — Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the spy organization, S.H.I.E.L.D. — all of whom are more than worthy and capable of carrying their own films."

Marvel Reveals Superhero Movie Logos

Marvel Studios is already getting ready for a number of big movie debuts, including Thor on May 6 and Captain America: The First Avenger on July 22.

Justin Long To Star in Indie Film Lumpy

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Justin Long is set to star in the indie film Lumpy, along with Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, and Addison Timlin.

Long will star as a man about to married, but the couple find their wedding heightened by their exuberant best man, Lumpy.  The wedding turns tragic when Lumpy dies at the end of the evening.  The couple must put their honeymoon on hold to go back to Minneapolis and plan a funeral.  They learn Lumpy wasn't who they thought.

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Lumpy marks the directorial debut for Ted Koland, who also wrote the screenplay.

Rebecca Romijin Joins Tyler Perry's Good Deeds

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Rebecca Romijn is set to star in the latest Tyler Perry film, Good Deeds.

She will play a former corporate executive who prefers to be a mother and stay with her children.

Rebecca Romijn To Star in Tyler Perry's Good Deeds

Romijn will star opposite Perry, who will play the title character Glen Deeds, Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Gabrielle Union, Brian White, Eddie Cibrian, and Jamie Kennedy.

The story focuses on successful businessman Glen Deeds (Perry), who is on the verge of marriage when he finds himself interested in a struggling single mother instead of his well-to-do fiancee.

Good Deeds is set to start filming on April 25.

X-Men: First Class: New Trailer Released

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Check it out!  A brand new international trailer for the upcoming X-Men: First Class.  This one seems similar to the first trailer, but it has more action sequences and some insight into the past.

The film follows the rise of the X-Men, starting with the friendship of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr before they became Professor X and Magneto. It chronicles their lives as they begin to realize their powers for the first time.  They begin working together to prevent a nuclear Armageddon, but things change when they have very different opinions about how it should be handled.


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X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn, stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, January Jones, Kevin Bacon, Nicholas Hoult, Jennifer Lawrence, Oliver Platt, Morgan Lily, Zoe Kravitz and Bill Bilner.


Fox Searchlight's Homework Renamed The Art of Getting By

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Fox Searchlight acquired the movie at Sundance this year where it was originally titled Homework.  The film, starring Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts, is still on track to be released in June, but it now has a new title. 

The film will now go by the title The Art of Getting By

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The film follows George and Sally, a pair of teens who become unlikely friends.  George has manage to get through high school without doing much of anything, whereas Sally is a popular, but complicated girl.  The two share a special bond.

Directed by Gavin Wiesen, The Art of Getting By is set to be released on June 17 before expanding to a wider release in July.


Sacrifice Trailer: Check it Out!

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Check out the trailer for the upcoming Sacrifice, out on DVD on April 26.  The film stars Christian Slater and Cuba Gooding Jr.

After a fatal crime is committed upon his wife and daughter, tough undercover cop John Hebron (Cuba Gooding Jr.) struggles to forgive himself for being unable to save them.  Plagued by the past, he turns to the counsel of Father Porter (Christian Slater)) who has recently experienced his own problems when the church's holy Mary statue falls into the hands of hoodlum vandals. 

Also be sure to join in our contest to WIN a free copy of the Blu-Ray or DVD.  Click here to find out how to enter our Sacrifice DVD giveaway


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Featured Trailer: Melancholia

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New trailer for the indie film Melancholia just released.  The film stars Kirsten Dunst as a woman about to be wed.  Things get complicated and further threaten her relationship with her sister when a planet threatens to collide with the Earth.

The film looks like an unusual hybrid between a period drama and a sci-fi thriller.  This first trailer is definitely a teaser, but look for more on this film as it makes it debut at Cannes this May.

For now, check out the trailer.  What do you think?


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Thor To Be Released in IMAX 3D

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IMAX announced today that it will be releasing the action movie Thor in IMAX 3D.  The company finalized a deal with Paramount and Marvel Entertainment add the extra feature to the film when it hits theaters on May 6.

“We’re pleased to expand our relationship with Marvel and Paramount with Thor, which is a great addition to our summer tentpole slate,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “We believe Thor will resonate with the IMAX audience by transporting them directly into the 3D world that Kenneth Branagh and the Marvel team have created for this epic film.”

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The release marks the continuation of the partnership between IMAX, Paramount and Marvel.

The film, based on the well-known Marvel comic book, is directed by Kenneth Branagh, and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, and Anthony Hopkins.

Lindsay Lohan Gets Part in Gotti: Three Generations

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Is Lindsay Lohan making her comeback?  Lohan is joining the film Gotti:Three Generations in the new biopic about the New York mafia family.

She will play the wife of John Gotti Jr., although she was originally in talks to play Victoria Gotti, the elder Gotti's daughter.  Apparently discussions for that role ended Wednesday, but Lohan lobbied to remain on the film, so she has the part of Gotti Jr.'s wife.

"I'm really excited to be back on set and clear up all the misinterpretations about me and show this is what I love to do," Lohan told the Associated Press. "I think it's a great story to be told. I'm honored to be working with John Travolta and Joe Pesci."
Lindsay Lohan at the Gotti Press Conference 
Travolta will play John Gotti Sr. and Joe Pesci will play one of his deputies.
John Gotti Jr. sold the rights to his life story to Fiore Films and insists he is no longer in the mob. 
The film will chronicle the rise of the Gotti family in the mob.  Gotti Sr. was eventually caught and sent to prison where he died in 2002.
Lohan's says she can relate to Kim Gotti and the role has similarities to her own life.
 
"You don't get to see the heart behind the story and the real side of people," she said is the case with most mob movies. "I can relate to that because I think that I've been portrayed in a certain light. I just want to do my best to show what their family really went through."

Kate Beckinsale Offered Part in Total Recall

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Kate Beckinsale has been offered a lead female role in the new Total Recall remake, according to Deadline. 

She's apparently been offered the part of Lori, originally played by Sharon Stone in the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger version. 

It would actually make sense as she is married to the film's director Len Wiseman.  If Beckinsale is cast in the film, it's now time to cast the other female lead, Melina, originally played by Rachel Ticotin.  No word yet on who that might be.

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Colin Farrell will play the lead role, Douglas Quaid, once played by Schwarzenegger. 

Beckinsale is currently filming Underworld 4: New Dawn.


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