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BOARDWALK EMPIRE Season One Blu-ray Review

by Rob Vaux    Posted: January 2nd, 2012 at 7:00 am

HBO’s Boardwalk Empire follows in a long line of prestige series produced by the cable network, which actually works against it a little bit. It’s hard to get excited about yet another must-see series from them, especially after the infamous letdown of The Sopranos finale and the way the network botched other great shows like Deadwood and Carnivale.  One hopes, however, that those harsh lessons have been well-learned, and with Boardwalk Empire now a bona fide hit, HBO has a chance to capitalize on the very high standard that the first season sets. The new Blu-ray collection does the show justice, and makes an exquisite New Year’s present for faithful fans. Hit the jump for my full review of the first season of Boardwalk Empire on Blu-ray.

New Trailer for Pixar’s BRAVE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 16th, 2011 at 9:22 am

A new trailer for Pixar’s upcoming film Brave has been released. The pic is the studio’s first fairy tale and revolves around a young princess (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) in the Scottish Highlands who defies an age-old custom, inadvertently unleashing chaos and fury in the kingdom.  The tone of the trailer is a bit scattershot.  On the one hand, there are grand statements about changing your fate and wanting freedom.  On the other hand, there’s a guy in a kilt mooning his fellow Scot.  Tone aside, the visuals look fantastic. Overall, the trailer is alright, but I think Brave still has the potential to be a great movie.

Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The film also features the voices of Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, and Julie Walters.  Brave opens in 3D on June 22, 2012.

Guy Pearce, Ben Foster, and Kelly MacDonald to Star in Steve Buscemi’s Adaptation of QUEER

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: November 2nd, 2011 at 1:16 pm

Steve Buscemi has lined up quite the cast for his next directorial effort. The Boardwalk Empire actor is poised to direct an adaptation of William Burroughs’ novel Queer, and Vulture reports that Guy Pearce, Ben Foster, and Buscemi’s Boardwalk Empire co-star Kelly MacDonald are set to star. The book was written in 1952, after Burroughs accidentally shot and killed his wife. The story, which mirrors Burroughs’ emotional and psychological state at the time, centers on an American named William Lee living in Mexico City, weighed down by drugs, guilt, and lust. The project is still in the early stages, and financing isn’t yet firmed up, but Rampart director Oren Moverman wrote the script and told Vulture that the plan is to shoot the film during Buscemi’s next hiatus from HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. Hit the jump to read the synopsis for the novel.

New Synopsis for Pixar’s BRAVE

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: August 25th, 2011 at 10:22 am

A new synopsis for Pixar’s Brave has gone online.  We already knew the film was set in the mystical Scottish Highlands and revolved around a young princess (voiced my Kelly Macdonald) who defies a sacred custom of the land, inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom, and then makes an ill-fated wish in order to set things right.  The new synopsis adds a bit more color to the previous synopsis although it doesn’t add much in the way of new plot details.  However, it’s looking like that for everyone who was unimpressed with Cars 2 (i.e. everyone), Brave will be the terrific experience we’ve come to expect from Pixar.

Hit the jump to check out the synopsis.  Click here, here, and here for our Brave interviews at D23.  The film also stars Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, and Julie Walters.  Brave opens in 3D on June 22, 2012.

Exclusive: Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald Talk About Pixar’s BRAVE at D23

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: August 22nd, 2011 at 4:25 pm

At this weekend’s D23 (essentially Disney’s Comic-Con), I got to speak with Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald about Pixar’s Brave.  In the upcoming animated film arriving June 22^nd, 2012, Macdonald plays an unruly daughter and an accomplished archer who defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom.  McKidd plays one of the kingdom’s three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin.

During the interview, they talked about being at D23, who they play in Brave and what it’s about, how Brave is the first Pixar movie with a female protagonist and what that means, how the movie has changed during the recording process, and I also got in a question about the second season of Boardwalk Empire.  Hit the jump to watch.

New Trailer for Season Two of BOARDWALK EMPIRE

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: August 9th, 2011 at 3:52 pm

We’ve already gotten a taste of the forthcoming second season of Boardwalk Empire, and while this new trailer released by HBO doesn’t show us any new footage, it certainly gives us a taste of what’s to come. All eyes seems to be on Nucky Thompson and everyone seems to be after a piece of the puzzle in some form or another as they beckon to him and call out his name. But who is that whispering his name there at the end? You’ll see what I mean after you check out this cool new trailer after the jump. Season two of Boardwalk Empire premieres on September 25th.

Intense First Trailer for Season Two of BOARDWALK EMPIRE

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: June 27th, 2011 at 9:40 am

We’re still months away from seeing the premiere, but HBO has unveiled the first trailer for the anticipated second season of Boardwalk Empire, and damn does it look intense. Sounds like there’s going to be plenty of sneaky liquor trafficking, Jimmy stepping up his business in organized crime and even some action with the Ku Klux Klan. Hopefully this season keeps up a steady pace throughout its entirety as I found the first season to slow down quite a bit, sometimes frustratingly, towards the end of the first season. Of course, the drama is still leaps and bounds better than plenty of other series on television, so you can bet I’ll be giving my attention to the second season this fall. See the trailer after the jump.

New High Resolution Image from Pixar’s BRAVE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: June 24th, 2011 at 8:14 am

With Pixar’s Cars 2 opening this weekend, the studio is taking the opportunity to ramp up awareness for their next film, the fairy tale Brave. The story centers on Princess Merida, a skilled archer who accidentally sets evil upon the Scottish highlands when she is granted an ill-fated wish. The gorgeous teaser poster was released a couple of days ago, and it hinted at a film that’s a bit darker than what we’re used to from the studio (especially when compared to the super bright and flashy Cars 2). This image gives us a better look at our lead character, Merida (this is the studio’s first female protagonist).

Personally, I can’t wait to see more from this flick. I love the idea of Pixar doing a fairy tale, and the thought of their incredible animation team tackling the Scottish highlands is delectable. Hit the jump to check out the image. The voice-cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, and Julie Walters. Brave hits theaters June 22^nd, 2012.

First Image from Pixar’s BRAVE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 26th, 2011 at 5:09 pm

The first image from Pixar’s Brave has hit the web. While this summer we’re getting another sequel from Pixar (Cars 2), next year the studio will release a wholly original fairy tale, Brave. The story centers on Princess Merida, a skilled archer who accidentally sets evil upon the Scottish highlands when she is granted an ill-fated wish. We got our first look at some concept art a while ago, which looked phenomenal, and this first image from the film mirrors one of those concept images.

Hit the jump to check out the image. The voice-cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, and Julie Walters. Brave hits theaters June 22^nd, 2012. The first teaser for the film is expected to be attached to Cars 2 when it opens on June 24^th.

First Teaser for Pixar’s BRAVE Will Be Attached to CARS 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: May 19th, 2011 at 12:43 pm

One thing I love about the way Pixar markets their original films is that the trailers show very little footage from the actual movie itself. You’re able to go in almost completely fresh, without feeling like you’ve already seen 2/3’s of the movie. The next original film to be released from Pixar will be Brave next summer, and now The Pixar Blog confirms that the first teaser trailer for the film will be attached to Pixar’s Cars 2 when it hits theaters next month.

The studio’s first fairy tale (and their first film with a female protagonist), Brave centers on Princess Merida, a skilled archer who accidentally sets evil upon the Scottish highlands when she is granted an ill-fated wish. The phenomenal voice cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, and Julie Walters. Judging by the gorgeous concept art that Pixar released in March, we’re in for quite a treat. Brave is slated for a June 22^nd, 2012 release, while Cars 2 hits theaters June 24^th.

Concept Art for Pixar’s BRAVE; Kelly Macdonald Replaces Reese Witherspoon in Lead Role [UPDATED]

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 28th, 2011 at 7:21 am

I’m already looking past Cars 2 and on to Pixar’s next film Brave.  That’s partially because Cars 2 looks awful and partially because Brave will feature the studio’s first female protagonist.  It was also going to be the studio’s first film with a female director (Brenda Chapman), but there was a bit of controversy last October when Chapman was replaced by Mark Andrews, who previously directed the Pixar short One Man Band.

Behind-the-scenes drama aside, Brave looks like it could be a great film.  The film is set in Scotland and centers on a tomboyish princess who accidentally unleashes evil on her kingdom and must save the day.  The princess was to be voiced by Reese Witherspoon but scheduling conflicts forced her to drop out.  She’ll be replaced by they actually scottish Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire).  Hit the jump for more details on the film plus a first look at the concept art.  Brave is set to hit theaters in 3D on June 22, 2012. [Updated: Disney has provided some high-resolution images of the concept, which you can check out after the jump]

Kelly Macdonald to Play the Grey Lady in HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2

by Jeff Ames    Posted: December 13th, 2010 at 1:49 pm

Now that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 has revealed itself to cinemagoers, the natural thing is to now focus our attention on Part 2. According to Vanity Fair, Kelly Macdonald (of HBO’s terrific Boardwalk Empire, which wrapped up its first season last week) is set to play the Ravenclaw house ghost – better known to Potter fans as the Grey Lady – which just shows you how close David Yates and writer Steve Kloves are sticking to the final book. The Grey Lady plays a brief, but pivotal role in the closing chapters of J.K. Rowling’s epic saga, one that I will certainly not divulge here. Intriguingly, Hogwarts has long been absent of ghosts since Alfonso Cuaron’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Moaning Myrtle notwithstanding), largely due to the growing maturity of the stories. It’ll be interesting to see how the Grey Lady (along with those enormous spiders and giants) fits into Yates’ more down-to-earth approach.

Along with Boardwalk, Macdonald has starred in such highly praised films as Choke and Best Picture winner No Country for Old Men. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is set for a July 15, 2011 release and will, unfortunately, be released in 3D.

First Image and Synopsis for THE DECOY BRIDE

by Jake Horowitz    Posted: November 11th, 2010 at 6:41 am

We have good news coming from the American Film Market (AFM) for all you diehard fans of British romantic comedies and David Tennant; and we know there are a lot of you. The Decoy Bride, staring Kelly MacDonald (Boardwalk Empire), David Tennant (Doctor Who), and Alice Eve (She’s Out of My League), now has an official synopsis and a first image.  Hit the jump to see them both.

Update: The studio has asked us to take down the images. Sorry if you missed them.

Spoiler-Free Review of the First 6 Episodes of HBO’s BOARDWALK EMPIRE

by Ethan Anderton    Posted: September 19th, 2010 at 12:26 am

Don’t shoot the messenger, but when the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards come around next year, Mad Men fans are going to be sorely disappointed when Boardwalk Empire stops a fourth win for Outstanding Drama. While charming and commanding Don Draper is the king of advertising in the 60′s, entrepreneurial and motivated Nucky Thompson (played effortlessly by Steve Buscemi) is God over Atlantic City in the 20′s. In Martin Scorsese’s period drama series on HBO, the world of underground crime, prohibition of alcohol, racism, and the origins of several of history’s most prominent criminals are explored in a way never before seen on the big or small screen. Find out why it would be a capital crime to miss this amazing new series below!

Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter Interview BOARDWALK EMPIRE

by Christina Radish    Posted: September 14th, 2010 at 4:47 pm

Combining the creative forces of Emmy Award-winning writer Terence Winter with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, along with veteran HBO producers Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson, the new original drama Boardwalk Empire was born.

Taking place in Atlantic City in the 1920s, and starting on the eve of Prohibition, it tells the story of the people who make up the political and criminal machinery that is behind the glitz and glamor of what was referred to as the world’s playground. Along with the talent behind the camera, the stellar cast of actors includes Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald, Michael Shannon, Dabney Coleman, Gretchen Mol and many others.

Check out what show creator/executive producer Terence Winter and executive producer/director Martin Scorsese had to say about this epic 12-episode drama after the jump:

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