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By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) In a quite unprecedented coup, Microsoft have announced that seminal filmmaker Steven Spielberg will produce a television series based on the popular XBox video game Halo. During the launch of the Xbox One, the tech giant revealed the TV series, produced by the … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) After his highly divisive stint as Oscars host last year, Seth MacFarlane has officially announced that he will not be returning next year. The Family Guy creator had been approached by show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, after his much criticized performance … [Read more...]
By Leah Rozen (TheWrap) Years from now, doctoral candidates are likely to write entire extended theses on Alan Garner, the character so memorably and brilliantly played by Zach Galifianakis in the "Hangover" series. This bearded baby-man - he's a walking Chia Pet - is pure id, one of the most … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Michael Bay has already confirmed that Transformers 4 will take the franchise in another direction, effectively rebooting the series. Now, film site JoBlo has reported that it has inside information on the sequel, including story elements and a list of new … [Read more...]
By Heath McKnight (doddleNEWS) Here's another summer 2013 film I'm really excited about, Pacific Rim, from one of the best directors working today, Guillermo Del Toro. Giant robots fighting giant monsters? What's not to like! As gleaned from trailers, it takes two humans to pilot a Jaeger (the … [Read more...]
By Heath McKnight (doddleNEWS) Superman fans, we're just a couple of weeks away from the premiere of Man of Steel on June 14! I'm getting more and more excited, especially as we see new footage in TV spots and trailers. Now, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have debuted the fourth official Man … [Read more...]
By Jeff Sneider (Reuters) The Weinstein Company is closing in on U.S. rights to Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 3D adventure movie "The Young and Prodigious Spivet," which is one of the hottest available titles at Cannes. A spokesperson for TWC didn't immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment, … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Ghostbusters 3 has been in development longer than the water-powered car. But, now with most of the original fan base dead and buried, the franchise is being re-imagined for a new generation. Dan Aykroyd, who co-wrote and starred in the first two films, while in a … [Read more...]
(Reuters) Sony Corp is considering evaluating a proposal from top shareholder Third Point LLC to spin off part of its movie and music business, Japanese daily Nikkei reported. Sony's U.S. listed shares rose 9 percent on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. Billionaire hedge fund investor … [Read more...]
By Mike Davidson - CANNES (Reuters) He's played a science-fiction hero, policeman and even Hamlet. But now actor is taking on a new role - as director of a contemporary martial arts movie aimed at both Chinese and Western audiences. Reeves has stepped behind the camera to make his directorial … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) J.J. Abrams has always been upfront about his relationship with Star Trek. Indeed, despite successfully rebooting the film franchise, the director insists he was never a big fan of the original TV show or movies. Of course, the same can't be said for the Star Wars … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) With phase two already under way, Marvel fans are desperate to know plot and character details about The Avengers 2. Now, the previously tight lipped Joss Whedon is starting to open up about the sequel to his billion dollar blockbuster. While attending the launch … [Read more...]
By Sharon Waxman - CANNES, France (TheWrap) Michael B. Jordan, a rising young talent who is winning new fans at the Cannes Film Festival, told TheWrap on Friday that playing a superhero of color is something he's up for. "If it were to happen, I would definitely embrace it and take it on, for … [Read more...]
By Lisa Richwine and Andrea Burzynski (Reuters) "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada. The new 3D voyage for … [Read more...]
By Heath McKnight (doddleNEWS) Here's the latest teaser trailer for Anchorman 2! It's similar to the first, but pretty funny. The film is shooting now for a late 2013 release. I love the first one, so I hope this is great. … [Read more...]
By Todd Cunningham - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) "Iron Man 3" was soaring past $1 billion at the worldwide box office Thursday, in a display of world domination that would make one of Marvel's super villains proud. The box-office bounty - roughly $700 million from abroad and $300 million domestically … [Read more...]
