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HBO Passes on THE CORRECTIONS Adaptation Starring Ewan McGregor and Maggie Gyllenhaal

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: May 1st, 2012 at 7:50 pm

I have a tendency to write a little too breathlessly about projects in development at HBO.  So it is important for me to learn that like every other network, HBO passes on some series, no matter how great the talent attached.  Variety reports the network passed on The Corrections, the adaptation of the bestselling Jonathan Franzen book about “the troubles of a Midwestern couple and their three adult children as they trace their lives from the mid-20th century to ‘one last Christmas’ together near the turn of the millennium.”  Writer/director Noah Baumbach (Greenberg) had assembled a stellar cast in Ewan McGregor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rhys Ifans, Dianne Wiest, Chris Cooper, and Greta Gerwig.  McGregor, a man of taste and distinction, praised the scripts by Baumbach and Franzen, saying the “lovely writing” convinced him to spend four months of each of the next four years exploring this character.  They shot the pilot in February, but alas, the pieces apparently did not come together in a way that met the HBO standard.  For more on what we’re missing out on, hit the jump for the full book synopsis.

THE TOWN Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: March 22nd, 2012 at 6:05 am

Few career resurrections/resuscitations have been so pronounced as Ben Affleck’s. Post-Gigli and Surviving Christmas, there was a sense that Affleck was going to live in the shadow of his previous successes and showcase the career path that Matt Damon managed to avoid. But his turn to directing has enlivened his career, leading to better roles (or at least better chosen ones) and an earned respect for his behind-the-scenes talents.

In The Town, Affleck stars as a bank robber looking to get out, but is sucked into one last score. Though The Town isn’t quite as good as Gone Baby Gone, it shows that Affleck can handle action and suspense fairly well even while starring in the film. Co-starring Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Blake Lively and Jeremy Renner, our review of The Town: Ultimate Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray follows after the jump.

THE MUPPETS Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: March 21st, 2012 at 11:26 am

There have been a number of generations now who’ve grown up under the sway of Jim Henson’s Muppets. Since their creation, it’s become virtually impossible for a non-Amish child to have missed seeing Kermit the Frog and company through their movies, toys, and Sesame Street. And for the Muppets big return to cinema in 2011’s The Muppets, they’ve pitched the film to play to everyone who’s ever loved these characters. It’s a smart movie that mines nostalgia, but never does so in stupid or cloying ways. The Muppets co-star with Jason Segel (who co-wrote the film with Nicholas Stoller), Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and Rashida Jones in a tale of getting the old group back together again to save the Muppet theater from an evil oil tycoon (Cooper). Our review of the Blu-ray of The Muppets follows after the jump.

Details on the Original Ending and Deleted Scenes for THE MUPPETS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 28th, 2011 at 7:57 am

The Muppets has been a big hit with critics and while it couldn’t beat out Twilight at the box office over Thanksgiving weekend, Kermit and the gang are expected to rise to #1 this weekend when there will be no new wide releases.  But when you go to see the movie (if you haven’t seen it already), you should know you’re not watching the original ending.  Hit the jump to find out how the movie originally wrapped up along with details on some other deleted scenes.  Obviously, there will be spoilers.

THE MUPPETS Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 22nd, 2011 at 3:08 pm

We all know the Muppets.  They may not be as ubiquitous and popular as they once were, but we know them and we love them because they’re delightful characters who appeal to kids and adults alike with their mixture of slapstick, strangeness, satire, and singing.  The Muppets‘ director James Bobin and co-writers Nicholas Stoller and Jason Segel (the latter of whom also co-stars) never forgot what makes Jim Henson‘s creations so special and this deep respect creates a movie that will introduce Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the whole gang to a new generation, and make the older generation fall in love with the Muppets all over again.

3 Clips for THE MUPPETS

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 10:08 pm

Disney has sent over 3 new clips from The Muppets.  In the movie, Gary (Jason Segel), Mary (Amy Adams), and new character Walter seek to reunite the Muppets to raise $10 million to save the Muppet Theater from nefarious oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper).

I caught a screening last night and while I’m embargoed from saying too much, I’m hoping Disney won’t be mad when I tell you that The Muppets was everything I hoped it would be and more.  It’s one of my favorite films of the year and it not only made me laugh, it also made me cry.  If you were nervous about the movie…don’t be.  It’s a huge home run.  The Muppets opens November 23rd.  Circle your calendars.  Hit the jump for the clips and look for new interviews with the cast soon.

Final Parody Trailer for THE MUPPETS Takes on PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and TWILIGHT

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: October 27th, 2011 at 9:48 am

We’ve already seen a slew of trailers for The Muppets, but this is really one marketing campaign that’s impossible to tire of. Today the final parody trailer for the film was released, and it sees the loveable Muppets take on films like Paranormal Activity 3, Puss in Boots, and the one we’ve all been waiting for: Twilight. There’s actually not a ton of new footage in this trailer (which I’m fine with), but the small parody bits are cute. Though all the trailers and posters from the movie have been fun, I’m ready to finally see the movie.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Rashida Jones, and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

Dianne Wiest and Chris Cooper to Star in HBO’s Adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s THE CORRECTIONS

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: October 18th, 2011 at 5:43 pm

Being a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction is just one of many good ways to get your writing noticed. Luckily for Jonathan Franzen, his National Book Award-winning novel The Corrections has been picked up by the capable folks at HBO. Now, screenwriter Noah Baumbach (Greenberg) and producer Scott Rudin (The Social Network) have some equally capable actors to work with. Dianne Wiest (In Treatment) has landed the female lead of Enid Lambert and may star opposite Chris Cooper (Adaptation) who is in negotiations to play her husband, Albert.

The Corrections is a sprawling satire of a conservative Midwestern couple suffering from “empty nest syndrome,” among other things. The novel wanders through time, highlighting each of the family members’ successes and mistakes until finally converging at a point where they all begin to correct the individual courses of their lives. Hit the jump for more on The Corrections.

New Trailer for THE MUPPETS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 13th, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Disney has released a new trailer for The Muppets.  There are no parodies this time around.  It’s the plot and a strong reminder of why we loved The Muppets in the first place.  The movie looks silly, adorable, slightly off-kilter, and appears to have a total understanding of the characters and how they work together.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  The film stars Jason Segel (who also co-wrote the script), Amy Adams, Rashida Jones, Chris Cooper along with all your Muppet favorites and a slew of celebrity cameos.  The Muppets opens November 23rd.

New Trailer for THE MUPPETS Takes on THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 15th, 2011 at 7:05 am

A new trailer for The Muppets has gone online. The marketing campaign for the film has been a bit offbeat, as the first three trailers released for the film were parodies. First we got a romantic comedy, then The Hangover Part II, and the third trailer took on Green Lantern. These culminated in an actual theatrical trailer being released, but today it looks like we’re back to parodies as this new trailer evokes David Fincher’s adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Personally, this is probably my favorite parody they’ve done so far. It’s fantastically meta, really funny, and it also gives us a good look at a number of scenes from the movie in quick-cut form a la the Dragon Tattoo trailer. We see quite a bit of Chris Cooper, as well as a hint of some of the many, many cameos (Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman, etc.).  Disney is calling it The Pig With the Froggy Tattoo.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer for yourself. The film stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper. The Muppets opens November 23rd.

Stanley Tucci and Chris Cooper Join Robert Redford’s THE COMPANY YOU KEEP

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 13th, 2011 at 9:47 am

Robert Redford has assembled quite the cast for his next directorial effort, and he’s just added two more terrific thesps to the roster: Stanley Tucci and Chris Cooper. The Company You Keep. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Neal Gordon, and centers on a former Weather Underground militant who goes on the run after an ambitious young journalist exposes his true identity. Redford will play the militant, while Shia LaBeouf is set as the young reporter.

Screen Daily (via The Playlist) reports that Tucci will play LaBeouf’s editor, while Cooper will take on the role of Redford’s brother who is forced to take his niece in when Redford’s character goes into hiding. In addition to Redford and LaBeouf, the cast now includes Susan Sarandon, Nick Nolte, Brit Marling, Julie Christie and Richard Jenkins. Filming is set to begin soon in Vancouver. Hit the jump to read a synopsis of Gordon’s novel.

New Images from THE MUPPETS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 20th, 2011 at 12:59 pm

A batch of new images from Disney’s The Muppets has been released. Following three different parody trailers, the first real trailer for the film was released the other day, and it looks fantastic. The Muppets stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper and opens on November 23^rd.

In case you missed them, check out Steve’s on-set interviews with Amy Adams, Jason Segel, co-writer Nicholas Stoller and director James Bobin, as well as his full set visit report video blog. Hit the jump to check out the new images.

New, Real Trailer for THE MUPPETS

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: June 18th, 2011 at 6:47 am

Disney has released the first true trailer for The Muppets following three parody trailers over the last month.  As a result, the trailer is accountable for more story, which plays on the Muppets’ return to movies after a hiatus.  In the script by star Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller, the Muppets stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever to raise the $10 million to save the Muppet Theater and reunite the gang.

Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Rashida Jones also star in the movie, directed by James Bobin (Flight of the Conchords).  Zach Galifianakis, Jack Black, Ricky Gervais, Neil Patrick Harris, Emily Blunt, and many more are set for cameos. The Muppets opens on November 23.  Watch the trailer after the break.

New THE MUPPETS Trailer Parodies GREEN LANTERN

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 16th, 2011 at 8:39 am

A new trailer for The Muppets has been released, and it follows along the lines of the previous two in that it’s a parody. The first trailer that was released was a bit of a head fake, as it begins as a romantic comedy before revealing the actual Muppets. The subsequent trailer was a little less inspired, but still cute, as it directly parodied the marketing for The Hangover Part II. This time, the Muppets take on Green Lantern, and it’s pretty damn amusing. I especially like Jason Segel’s meta joke towards the end.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer for “Being Green”. The Muppets stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper.  Written by Segel and Nicholas Stoller, the film opens November 23rd.

First Trailer for THE MUPPETS plus Poster for Fake Movie GREEN WITH ENVY

by Collider Staff    Posted: May 23rd, 2011 at 11:37 am

The first trailer for The Muppets has gone online.  It takes a little while to get to the actual Muppets, but stick through the trailer for the first 50 seconds and you’ll get there.  This is really more of an announcement trailer, and I’m not sure what will set this Muppets movie apart, but creating a trailer that basically goes “Surprise!  Muppets!” isn’t a bad way to start.  I’m slightly confused by the set-up of a fake Jason Segel/Amy Adams romance flick called Green with Envy, but I’ll go with it for now.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer for The Muppets and the poster for Green with Envy.  The Muppets also stars Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, and a slew of celebrity cameos.  The film opens November 23rd.

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