Brendan Bettinger
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PAN: Levi Miller Talks Landing the Role of Peter Pan, Sword Tricks, and More
The young newcomer discusses the audition process to play Peter Pan, putting on a Cockney accent, and more from the London set.
PAN: Garrett Hedlund Talks Hook, Sequels, and More from the Set
The actor discusses the secret behind Hook's name, his unique take on the character, developing an origin story for the eventual baddie, working with Hugh Jackman, and more.
PAN: 50 Things to Know About the Peter Pan Origin Story from Our Set Visit
Joe Wright's take on the classic J.M. Barrie tale features a goofy Hook, natives that explode into dust, and a colorful and diverse Neverland.
PAN: Rooney Mara & Director Joe Wright Talk Tiger Lily Casting and More from the Set
From the London set, the actress and director discuss the controversy over the Tiger Lily casting, crafting big stunt sequences, how 'Gravity' affected Wright's approach to long takes, and more.
WOMAN IN GOLD Trailer: Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds Sue the Austrian Government to Reclaim Family Painting Stolen in WWII
The Weinstein Company released the first WOMAN IN GOLD trailer. Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds star in the true story set off by a painting stolen in WWII.
First THE LONGEST RIDE Trailer and Poster: Britt Robertson and Scott Eastwood Are Star-Crossed Lovers in the New Nicholas Sparks Adaptation
20th Century Fox released the first THE LONGEST RIDE trailer and poster. Britt Robertson and Scott Eastwood star in the latest Nicholas Sparks adaptation.
Warner Bros. Offers READY PLAYER ONE to Christopher Nolan
Warner Bros. offered Christopher Nolan the director's chair for their adaptation of READY PLAYER ONE about a treasure hunt in an immersive online world.
AMC Orders PREACHER Pilot from Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin, and Neal Moritz; Series Would Air in 2016
AMC orders PREACHER pilot from Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin, and Neal Moritz. They will shoot the pilot in 2015 for series consideration in 2016.
Jonah Hill to Star in Todd Phillips' ARMS AND THE DUDES; Miles Teller Offered Other Lead Role
Jonah Hill closed a deal to star in ARMS AND THE DUDES. Warner Bros. made an offer to Miles Teller to co-star in the Todd Phillips-directed crime comedy.
Gotham Award Winners: BIRDMAN Wins Best Feature, CITIZENFOUR Wins Best Documentary
The 2014 Gotham Award wInners were announced tonight, led by BIRDMAN for Best Feature and Michael Keaton as Best Actor. CITIZENFOUR wins Best Documentary.
Watch Batman vs. Darth Vader in Fight to the Death in New SUPER POWER BEAT DOWN Episode
Watch Batman vs. Darth Vader in fight to the death in new SUPER POWER BEAT DOWN episode. The brutal end is an unexpected treat.
Exclusive BY THE GUN Clip: Ben Barnes Is a Made Man
We have an exclusive BY THE GUN clip to premiere. Ben Barnes stars as a mafia criminal whose life spirals out of control once he becomes a made man.
First THE WATER DIVINER Clips: Russell Crowe Searches for His Sons in Feature Directorial Debut
The first THE WATER DIVINER clips are now online. Russell Crowe's feature directorial debut is set 4 years after the World War I Battle of Gallipoli.
Martin Freeman Joins THE TALIBAN SHUFFLE; Bryce Dallas Howard in Talks for PETE'S DRAGON; Matt Smith to Star in PATIENT ZERO
Martin Freeman Joins THE TALIBAN SHUFFLE; Bryce Dallas Howard in Talks for PETE'S DRAGON; Matt Smith to Star in PATIENT ZERO.
Paul Greengrass Attached to Direct 1984 Adaptation
Paul Greengrass is attached to direct an adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel, 1984, set in a dystopian future: "Big Brother is watching you."
Sony Drops Steve Jobs Biopic Scripted by Aaron Sorkin; Universal Likely to Acquire Project
Sony has dropped out of the Steve Jobs biopic and put the project into turnaround. Universal is poised to acquire the project scripted by Aaron Sorkin .
Melissa McCarthy to Play Tinker Bell in Comedy-Adventure; Shawn Levy to Direct from Nicholas Stoller Script
Melissa McCarthy will play Tinker Bell in a comedy-adventure directed by Shawn Levy (NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM) and scripted by Nicholas Stoller (THE MUPPETS).
Summit Courts Tom Cruise to Play Sean Connery Mentor Role in HIGHLANDER Reboot
Summit is courting Tom Cruise for the HIGHLANDER reboot to play the mentor role Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez that Sean Connery took on in the 1986 film.
New FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Trailer: "Say I Did Stay, What Would Happen?"
Universal aired a new FIFTY SHADES OF GREY trailer tonight during SCANDAL. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan star as Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey.
First PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 Trailer: Kevin James Heads to Las Vegas for Security Guard Expo
Sony has released the first PAUL BLART MALL COP 2 trailer. Kevin James returns as the security guard, en route to Las Vegas for the Security Guard Expo.