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'Ghost Recon' Movie: Latest Video Game Adaptation Announced From Ubisoft

Nick Romano — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:46:26 +0000

Last year was a great year for video games, and especially Ubisoft. The company experienced continued success with its best-selling games, like Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell, both of which were also announced to receive the big screen treatment. Fortunately for fans of the video game movie genre, Ubisoft has big plans for this venture into film, recently announcing the next big gaming sensation to eventually hit the theaters -- Ghost Recon.

'The Smurfs 2′ Trailer: We're Smurfed

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:15:23 +0000

Last year, ‘The Smurfs’ made more money than you’d ever think: $142 Million domestic and $564 Million worldwide. So it’s no surprise it’s spawned a sequel, which will be hitting theaters in 2013. Great. Now there’s a trailer for ‘The Smurfs 2.’ And the trailer suggests that everyone is back, only this time Gargamel (Hank [...]

'Muppets 2′ Casts Ricky Gervais to Replace Jason Segel

Britt Hayes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:23:08 +0000

'The Muppets' sequel is moving along at full-speed, and following the announcement last week that 'Modern Family's Ty Burrell joined the cast, now comes word that Ricky Gervais is in talks to play one of the human leads as well.

'Warm Bodies' Extended Trailer: More Zombies and More Feelings!

Britt Hayes — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:29:00 +0000

‘Warm Bodies‘ has released a new 60-second trailer with a few added laughs and a whole lot of (bloody) heart. Check out the latest trailer for the film, which hits theaters in February! Yahoo has released a brand new 60-second trailer for ‘Warm Bodies,’ Jonathan Levine‘s adaptation based on the novel of the same name. [...]

'Tarzan' Director's Top Pick for Lead Is Alexander Skarsgard

Britt Hayes — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:09:42 +0000

It looks like director David Yates may have found his 'Tarzan' in Alexander Skarsgard -- the 'True Blood' actor has emerged as the clear and victorious front-runner for the job of "guy who wears loin cloth and hangs out in trees."

'Hotel Transylvania' Getting Sequel

Damon Houx — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:15 +0000

This fall, there were three horror-themed animated films for children, and the big winner was 'Hotel Transylvania.' It's made nearly $140 Million domestically (and over $250 Million worldwide), compared to 'Paranorman's $55 Million ($95 Million worldwide) and 'Frankenweenie's $33 Million (currently $58 Million worldwide). So it should be no surprise that Sony Pictures Animation is moving forward with a 'Hotel Transylvania 2.'

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Carrie Fisher Says She's Ready to Return Too

Mike Sampson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:14:19 +0000

First Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill and now Princess Leia herself says she's ready to return for 'Star Wars: Episode 7.' So with Luke, Han and Leia all game for another round of 'Star Wars,' will we actually see them in the films?

'Tarzan' Reboot Moves Ahead With 'Harry Potter' Director; Tom Hardy to Star?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:56:09 +0000

'Tarzan' is about to swing into a theater near you with a big-budget new reboot at Warner Bros. David Yates, who directed the last four 'Harry Potter' films, has committed to direct an adaptation of 'Tarzan of the Apes' after years of development at the studio. And who does the studio want to star as their jungle king? Why, their favorite 'Dark Knight Rises' villain, of course.

'Muppets 2′ Update: Filming to Begin in January, New Muppets Joining the Cast?

Mike Sampson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:44:03 +0000

Last we heard, 'The Muppets 2' was bringing Oscar-winning Christoph Waltz on to join the sequel (which was being described as akin to 'The Great Muppet Caper') but now we have some more details on 'The Muppets 2' which looks to be happening sooner rather than later.

'Castle Wolfenstein' Movie Finally Happening, Oscar-Winner Set to Direct

Mike Sampson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:42:34 +0000

‘Castle Wolfenstein’ is one of the most influential video games ever created and now the classic first-person shooter is finally headed to the big screen and has an Oscar-winner on-board to write and direct. Variety reports that Roger Avary, who won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his contributions to the ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, has [...]

'Ghostbusters 3′ Delayed Again, Obviously

Britt Hayes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:18:13 +0000

In news that should come as a surprise to no one, ever, ‘Ghostbusters 3‘ has been delayed yet again. So this movie is just a joke to everyone at this point, right? We’re pretty much past the point where anyone legitimately wants to see this movie get made and the perpetual delays have become something [...]

Star Wars Episode 7 Announced — Babes Rejoice!

GuySpeed Editors — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:43:39 +0000

When we heard that Lucasfilm was being bought by Disney for $4.05 billon, and that Star Wars Episode 7 is set to release in 2015, our brains started working overtime.

Last week we showed you all our favorite Disney Cosplay Babes, and while Star Wars fans are set to be disappointed for a third time by this new release of Star Wars Episode 7 from the beloved franchise, there is an upside to all of this change -- the babes.

'Riddick' Receives its MPAA Rating; And the Verdict Is?

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:43:22 +0000

The latest 'Riddick' adventure starring Vin Diesel is in the can and awaiting distribution. We're still unsure of when it will come out (Universal will release it sometime in 2013), but what we do know is what it will be rated. Did it go the PG-13 route of 'The Chronicles of Riddick', or did it stick to its guns and rock a hard-R (like its granddaddy, 'Pitch Black')? Find out after the break!

'Django Unchained' Offers a Smattering of New Stills

Damon Houx — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:34:29 +0000

The holiday season is upon us, which means that Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' is mere weeks away from hitting theaters. Now there's a whole batch of new stills from the movie, ones that offer our first good look at co-star Walton Goggins and more.

'Rise of the Guardians' Wants You to Get to Know Chris Pine's Jack Frost

Damon Houx — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:05 +0000

One this year's big holiday films is 'Rise of the Guardians,' which pits Santa Claus (voiced by Alec Baldwin), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) and the Sandman against the slightly satanic Pitch (Jude Law), with Jack Frost (Chris Pine) the newest recruit to the good guy gang of fantasy figures. Now there's a new featurette that lets you get to know Jack Frost.

'Mass Effect' Movie Pushes Ahead With New Writer

Nick Romano — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:45:02 +0000

'Mass Effect 3,' the immensely popular third installment of the video game series, sold about 1.3 million copies across all gaming platforms within its first month and quickly became the year's bestselling video game. So it only makes sense that Legendary Entertainment would want to adapt this hit video game for the big screen. The studio first picked up the rights to the project back in 2008, but now they're finally moving forward with it, having picked up a new writer to pen the script.

Hail to the King Baby 'The Evil Dead' Returns! [VIDEO] NSFW

Critter — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:29:30 +0000

When I first heard rumors about a possible 'Evil Dead' remake I was skeptical to say the least. Then when it was confirmed and the news broke that Bruce Campbell wouldn't be in the film I was pissed! How can you have an 'Evil Dead' movie without Bruce, the original and only Ash? I've been following the progress of the new film closely, and I have an answer to the "what about Bruce" question.

'Assassin's Creed' Film Moving Forward With New Regency

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:19:50 +0000

In major news for both the movie and video game worlds, it has been announced via press release that New Regency and Ubisoft are teaming up to develop the film version of the wildly successful 'Assassin's Creed' franchise we heard about a few months back. Michael Fassbender, who has been attached to the project since July, is still on board, but will it be in the lead role?

Ex-Pennywise Singer Jim Lindberg's Book Idea Adapted for Film by Jason Segel

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:00:18 +0000

A great idea is a great idea, and former Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg continues to see positive returns from his 'Punk Rock Dad' book. Initially, the vocalist saw his book turned into a documentary helmed by director Andrea Nevins featuring several rock star fathers. Now, ComingSoon.net reports that 'How I Met Your Mother' actor Jason Segel has picked up the rights to adapt the premise into a traditional motion picture. The actor will both star in and produce the film, which is going by the name 'The Other F Word.'

'The Man with the Iron Fists' Introduces Russell Crowe's and David Bautista's Characters

Damon Houx — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:15:01 +0000

'The Man with the Iron Fists' has been pummeling us with character-based teasers, and today we get two more. One for Russell Crowe's character Jack Knife, and one for David Bautista's character Brass Body. Watching both promos in quick succession will get co-writer/director/star RZA's music stuck in your head.