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First Trailer for THE GREAT GATSBY Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan [UPDATED with Poster]

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: May 22nd, 2012 at 4:41 pm

The first trailer for director Baz Luhrmann‘s The Great Gatsby has gone online.  While I’m not the biggest fan of the source material, I do happen to be a fan of Luhrmann’s.  Having this phenomenal cast lined up for the production doesn’t hurt either and this new trailer gives us a glimpse at each of them in turn.  There are no 3D effects on display as of yet, but the first trailer highlights all of the bravura, hyperbole and flair we’ve come to expect from the Moulin Rouge! director.  While I was a little put off by the choice of music for the trailer, I’ve got faith that the soundtrack will be exemplary as always.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer.  The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Jason Clarke and Isla Fisher.  The Great Gatsby opens in 3D on December 25th. [Update: We've now added the teaser poster, which you can find after the jump.]

New Images from LAWLESS, ANNA KARENINA, and NOW YOU SEE ME

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 7th, 2012 at 12:50 pm

We’ve got a few new images to share with you this afternoon.  Briefly:

• Lawless – Following a beyond stellar first trailer, we’ve got these new looks at Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain, Shia LaBeouf, Mia Wasikowska, and Guy Pearce in director John Hillcoat’s bootlegging-centered period drama.  The film opens on August 31st.
• Anna Karenina – A new image of Keira Knightley from director Joe Wright’s (Atonement) adaptation of the classic novel.  The film also stars Jude Law and Aaron Johnson and opens on November 9th.
• Now You See Me – The first official image of Isla Fisher in director Louis Letterier’s magician-centered heist drama, also starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Mark Ruffalo.  The film opens on January 18th, 2013.

Hit the jump to check out the images.

Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Michael Caine, and Dave Franco Talk NOW YOU SEE ME in New Set Video

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: April 15th, 2012 at 6:04 pm

We saw our first photo evidence of shooting on Now You See Me earlier in the week.  ET has followed it up with a piece full of nice footage from the set.  The clip gives us a good look at the production, and introduces us to a few of the characters by talking to stars Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Michael Caine, and Dave Franco.  Fisher offers the best sound bite:

“We are modern day Robin Hoods.  We’re getting back at corporate greed, and we’re distributing the wealth.  We’re essentially anarchists—good guys, good magicians, righting the wrongs of the world.”

Although, she also says she likes to think they’re shooting “the sequel to The Bridesmaids because all the boys are so in touch with their feminine side.”  So maybe she’s not the best source on what the film is about.  No worries.  We added the full synopsis after the jump along with the set video and a few screencaps.  Mark Ruffalo, Melanie Laurent, and Morgan Freeman also star in Now You See Me, directed by Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans) for release on January 18, 2013.

Set Photo Roundup: Rooney Mara in BITTER PILL, Paul Rudd in LUCKY DOG, and Woody Harrelson in NOW YOU SEE ME

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 11th, 2012 at 11:11 am

We’ve got a few set photos to share with you today.  Briefly:

• Bitter Pill – Rooney Mara sports a vastly different look for Stephen Soderbergh’s psychopharmacology thriller Bitter Pill.  Mara stars as a troubled young woman who develops a dangerous love triangle between her doctor and her recently paroled husband.  Jude Law and Channing Tatum also star.
• Lucky Dog – Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and Sally Hawkins are seen filming scenes as two con men who hatch a get-rich-quick scheme to sell Christmas trees in NY.
• Now You See Me – Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Isla Fisher were spotted on the set of Louis Letterier’s (Clash of the Titans) magician-centered heist thriller.  The film opens on January 18th, 2013.

Hit the jump to check out all the images.

Contenders to Star Opposite Johnny Depp in THE THIN MAN Include Emma Stone, Kristen Wiig, Emily Blunt and More

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: March 29th, 2012 at 1:18 pm

It’s time for another shortlist story as apparently every actress in Hollywood is looking to star opposite Johnny Depp in the remake of The Thin Man. Chicago and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides director Rob Marshall is onboard to helm the adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s novel, which itself was turned into a 1934 feature film. The story centers on private detective-turned-socialite Nick Charles and his charming wife Nora as they’re drawn into investigating a murder. Depp is, obviously, set to play the dashing detective, and now Marshall is set to meet with a slew of actresses to cast the lovely Nora. Hit the jump to find out who’s up for the gig.

Fantastic First Trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: March 28th, 2012 at 9:57 am

The first trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians has gone online, and I’m kind of in love with it. Executive produced by Guillermo del Toro, the adventure story centers on a group of heroes who must join forces to protect “the hopes, beliefs and imagination of the children all over the world.” The twist is that the heroes are Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Sandman, etc. This trailer is kind of incredible, as it has the same sweeping tone and sense of wonderment that was prevalent in How to Train Your Dragon. The animation is gorgeous and DreamWorks thankfully eschews hokey jokes and gags in favor of awe and tone. The story comes from author William Joyce, who also created the very touching Oscar-winning short The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, and if the final film is anything like this trailer I’ll be over the moon.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. Directed by Joyce and Peter Ramsey, the film features the voices of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law. Rise of the Guardians opens on November 21st.

Sundance 2012: BACHELORETTE Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: January 25th, 2012 at 11:58 am

Not all girls are sugar and spice everything nice.  Some are bitter and mean and sometimes that behavior can be downright hilarious.  For its first two-thirds, Bachelorette is unapologetic in how ugly, filthy, dark, and angry it’s willing to be for the sake of a laugh.  The three main characters are sad and despicable, and writer-director Leslye Headland has no reservations about trying to justify her characters behavior until the last act.  Then the movie falls into a sappy place where the humor drains away and we’re asked to root characters who were hilarious but completely beyond redemption.

New Posters for CHRONICLE, COSMOPOLIS and RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: December 18th, 2011 at 7:10 pm

With less than two weeks left in 2011, it’s time to set our sights on movies that will be opening in 2012. Since the coming year is releasing a ton of big budget movies that will dominate media coverage, we thought we’d take a moment to highlight some of the lesser known fare that will be gracing the screens over the  next twelve months. We’ve got some new posters that will be a first look at these projects for some of you and a gentle reminder for others. First up is the superhero “found footage” thriller Chronicle by director Josh Trank (The Kill Point). Trank’s cinematic directorial debut features three teenagers who become imbued with superpowers and how those abilities darken their lives. Next, from David Cronenberg (A Dangerous Method) comes Cosmopolis, starring Robert Pattinson (Twilight). The adaptation of the Don DeLillo’s novel by the same name follows a young billionaire (Pattinson) as his limo traverses Manhattan in search of a haircut (not making this up). Finally, the animated Rise of the Guardians, which has the most charming poster in my opinion, is based off of the “Guardians of Childhood” book series by William Joyce and features childhood legends teaming up to take on the Boogeyman. Hit the jump to check out the posters.

Sundance 2012: First Images from 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK, ARBITRAGE, BACHELORETTE, and LIBERAL ARTS

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: December 5th, 2011 at 6:42 pm

With our continuing coverage of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s Spotlight line-up, we’re bringing you some early looks at next year’s films. Hit the jump for synopses and images from writer-director Julie Delpy‘s 2 Days in New York, starring Delpy and Chris Rock; writer-director Nicholas Jarecki‘s Arbitrage, starring Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Tim Roth; writer-director Leslye Headland‘s Bachelorette, starring Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan; and writer-director Josh Radnor‘s Liberal Arts, starring Radnor and Elizabeth Olsen.

The 2012 Sundance Film Festival runs from Thursday, January 19^th to Sunday, the 29^th.  Click here for all our coverage.

First Synopsis and Promo Poster for NOW YOU SEE ME Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 3rd, 2011 at 4:06 pm

Director Louis Letterier’s heist-thriller Now You See Me is quickly becoming one of my most anticipated films of 2013. It’s got a stellar cast (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Melanie Laurent), an intriguing/adventurous premise, and magic! Lots and lots of magic. The story centers on a group of magicians who pull off bank heists during their death-defying acts, and the FBI squad tasked with catching them. Today we’ve got the first full synopsis and a promo poster for the pick from the American Film Market, which you can check out after the jump.

The film was written by Boaz Yakin (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time) & Edward Ricourt, Josh Applebaum & Andre Nemec (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), and Ed Solomon (Men in Black). Now You See Me opens January 18th, 2013.

Isla Fisher Up for NOW YOU SEE ME Alongside Jesse Eisenberg; TRUE BLOOD’s Stephen Moyer to Topline Darren Lynn Bousman’s THE BARRENS

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 15th, 2011 at 7:32 pm

We’ve got a couple of casting stories to share with you tonight. First up, Isla Fischer is in talks to join the cast of Louis Leterrier’s magician heist pic Now You See Me. Fisher joins an impressive roster that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman and Melanie Laurent. The story centers on a group of illusionists who pull off a series of bank heists during their performances, and the FBI agent tasked with bringing them in.

Variety reports that Fisher will play a “master technician” who’s responsible for building the contraptions that the magician troupe uses. Amanda Seyfried was originally in negotiations for the role, but her deal never came to fruition. Ruffalo stars as the FBI agent hunting the group down, and Eisenberg will play the leader of the illusionist group, known as the Four Horseman (no relation to the very strong shot of the same name, I presume). Hit the jump for the casting news of Stephen Moyer in Darren Lynn Bousman’s The Barrens.

Ed Helms and Isla Fisher Join WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING [UPDATED]

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 22nd, 2011 at 10:26 am

Two more have joined the cast of What to Expect When You’re Expecting (yes, this is a movie). Following yesterday’s announcement that Jennifer Lopez was in talks to star, Vulture reports that Ed Helms and Isla Fisher are on board as well. The film follows six different couples, Love Actually-style, in the months and weeks leading up to baby-time.

Directed by Kirk Jones (Nanny McPhee), the film also stars Cameron Diaz, with Matthew Morrison (Glee) circling a role, though his schedule may be too tight to join the cast. Fisher is taking on a part that was originally offered to Kristen Wiig, but the shooting schedule conflicted with her SNL commitments. Helms will be playing one of the expectant fathers. What to Expect When You’re Expecting hits theaters May 11^th, 2012 (please note that I did not use a “due date” joke here. I’ll be accepting medals and accolades at a later date.)

[Update: The Playlist now reports that they've spoken to Ed Helms' reps and he is NOT in the movie after all.]

Isla Fisher May Play Myrtle Wilson in Baz Luhrmann’s THE GREAT GATSBY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 19th, 2011 at 10:34 am

Isla Fisher may be joining Baz Luhrmann’s 3D adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.  Heat Vision reports that Fisher is in negotiations to play Myrtle Wilson, the wife of George B. Wilson and the mistress of Tom Buchanan (Ben Affleck).  If Fisher signs on, she’ll join Leonardo DiCaprio (Jay Gatsby), Carey Mulligan (Daisy Buchanan, wife of Tom Buchanan), and Tobey Maguire (the novel’s narrator Nick Carraway).  The other major roles left to be cast are Daisy’s friend Jordan Baker and George Wilson.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of The Great Gatsby.

Betty Thomas to Direct DESPERADOS; Described as a “Female HANGOVER” Starring Isla Fisher

by Brendan Bettinger    Posted: March 17th, 2011 at 7:25 pm

I think a name like Wayne McClammy destines you to be either a comedy director or a character on Spongebob Squarepants.  McClammy chose the former, helming the viral Jimmy Kimmel Live segments “I’m Fucking Matt Damon” and “I’m Fucking Ben Affleck,” a slew of Sarah Silverman Program episodes, and was in talks to make his feature debut with Desperados.  Sadly, Universal never reached a deal with McClammy.  24 Frames reports that Betty Thomas (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel) is next in line for the job and sources suggest she will accept the offer.

Desperados is described as a “female Hangover” in which three women travel to Las Vegas “to set right a situation that had one of the women leaving a scathing message for a man she actually likes.”  Isla Fisher is attached to star; the studio is currently looking to fill the other two lead roles.  The script by Ellen Rapoport (The Jamie Kennedy Experiment) landed on the Black List of Hollywood’s best unproduced screenplays two years ago.

Thomas has a spotty resume of late, but I like her hire if only because it’s always unfortunate when you have to put a man in charge of a distinctly female comedy from a fresh female voice.

RANGO Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 4th, 2011 at 7:56 am

As a general rule, animated films are family films.  The cost of animation is simply too high for a studio to invest in anything other than the lowest-common denominator fare.  It’s rare that any studio other than Pixar will craft an animated feature that not only appeals to kids, but has the wits and edginess that will also charm adults.  Rango is one of those rarities.  Director Gore Verbinski skillfully blends the broad slapstick of animated creatures having goofy adventures with smart movie references, gorgeous visuals, and impressive animation.

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