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Report: J.J. Abrams to shake up theater audiences for new “Earthquake” film…

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The young J.J. Abrams have already announced his next project after he’s finished with the new “Star Trek” film. J.J. is in the works of a script for a disaster film about “Earthquakes”. This is not a remake of the 1974 film “Earthquake”, J.J.’s version will be an original story. He is writing the movie with original “Omen” writer David Seltzer. The synopsis and title for J.J.’s “Earthquake” is being kept underwraps but J.J. only plans to produce this film, there are no plans of J.J. directing it himself.

The Hollywood Reporter reports:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id0839a35f93f47843344c50ce10b919e

I have mixed feelings about this new “Earthquake” movie. It could turn out good with sounds and special effects but I don’t know. It’s too early to judge at this moment.

Kev

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Report: Billy Bob Thornton to become the next Freddy Krueger? Robert Englund himself says so…

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While Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes is starting a “Nightmare on Elm St.” reboot of the series, Robert Englund was on the Loveline radio show with a live interview to promote his new horror film, “Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer”, and of course, the interviewer asked him about the “Elm St.” remake.

Englund revealed that actor Billy Bob Thornton could possibly be his replacement. This has not been confirmed by Platinum Dunes yet, so Billy Bob starring as Freddy is just a rumour at this point. Robert Englund says he is totally cool with the “Elm St.” series starting over again and getting a facelift. Englund says that the films deserve a better update with CGI effects and all that because that stuff weren’t around back in the 80’s. Englund seems pretty excited about the upcoming remake.

Remember, Billy Bob taking over Englund as Freddy is only a rumour that was started by Englund himself, so don’t get your hopes up yet. Billy Bob Thornton is an Oscar Award winning actor/screenwriter/director and also a rock musician.

His filmography includes films such as “Sling Blade” (which he wrote, directed, and starred in), “Bad Santa”, “The Man Who Wasn’t There”, “Bandits”, “Armageddon”, “Pushing Tin”, “Monster’s Ball”, “Friday Night Lights”, “Mr. Woodcock”, “The Astrunaut Farmer”, “School for Scoundrels”, “Bad News Bears” remake, and the list goes on.

More on it here:

http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=22493

Billy Bob is not a bad choice for Freddy actually, I hope it turns out true. Billy Bob stands pretty tall like Freddy. Billy Bob has a deep speaking voice like Freddy. I think Billy Bob may be the one.

Kev

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Photo of Jake Gyllenhaal…

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Yep, that is Jake Gyllenhaal, the “Brokenback Mountain” and “Donnie Darko” star. A recent photo of him, a paparrazi shot I believe. He grew out his long hair and grew a beard. That is his look for the movie “Prince of Persia” that is currently filming now. He looks just like the character from the video game.

This I believe, is the first time we’ve seen Jake out in public since Heath Ledger’s death. Ever since his friend Heath died, Jake has been out in hiding since. The film was scheduled for a 2009 release but was pushed back for another year in 2010.

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Tom Cruise out for “Edwin A. Salt”…Angelina Jolie in…

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Tom Cruise was once confirmed and attached to the film “Edwin A. Salt” but Cruise dropped out of starring in the leading role. Angelina Jolie is getting close to signing the leading role to take over Cruise’s place. The leading character will have a gender change and a possible name change of re-writing the script. Jolie will play a CIA officer who’s accused by a defector of being a Russian sleeper spy and must avoid getting captured to prove her innocence.

Angelina Jolie just gave birth to twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, Angelina and Brad should be staying home spending time with their kids, but I guess getting newborn babies is not stopping her from working on film either.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990392.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Angie starring in another action/thriller? Sweet! Lets hope this one’s better than “Wanted”!!!

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Tom Cruise out for “Edwin A. Salt”…Angelina Jolie in…

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Tom Cruise was once confirmed and attached to the film “Edwin A. Salt” but Cruise dropped out of starring in the leading role. Angelina Jolie is getting close to signing the leading role to take over Cruise’s place. The leading character will have a gender change and a possible name change of re-writing the script. Jolie will play a CIA officer who’s accused by a defector of being a Russian sleeper spy and must avoid getting captured to prove her innocence.

Angelina Jolie just gave birth to twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, Angelina and Brad should be staying home spending time with their kids, but I guess getting newborn babies is not stopping her from working on film either.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990392.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Angie starring in another action/thriller? Sweet! Lets hope this one’s better than “Wanted”!!!

Kev

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Report: The Special Olympics goes to war against Ben Stiller, demands boycott on “Tropic Thunder” film…

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The Special Olympics officials, a sports group made for people with dissabilities and with mentally retardation is at war against Ben Stiller for his newest directed film “Tropic Thunder” which Stiller also stars the leading role in, the film also stars Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.

The president of the Special Olympics is demanding the film to not get released at all and get boycotted. What they are upset about is that the film makes fun of people with dissabilities, autism, mentally retardation, etc. The film has a character named Simple Jack who has dissabilities and the characters in the film make fun of him by calling him “retard” and other harsh names.

Dreamworks responded back saying the film never intentionally to hurt people with dissabilities, then he goes on saying the film is supposed to be full of over the top humor with innapropriate situations for humor and laughs.

“Tropic Thunder” is a film about three men making a war film. The film hits theaters everywhere this Wednesday.

More on it here:

http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Disability_Groups_Boycott_Against_Tropic_Thunder_21935.html

I predict that the Special Olympics will not be successful with this. Hollywood will not ditch the film because some phonies don’t want it released.

If you don’t like the content, don’t watch it.

I plan to see “Tropic Thunder” this Thursday on my day off of work, I will review it too and looking forward to seeing it.

Kev

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Report: J.J. Abrams shows private screening of “Star Trek” to Paramount Pictures…

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J.J. Abrams has just wrapped up and finished filming the new “Star Trek” movie, scheduled to release in theaters May of 2009. J.J. Abrams showed a private screening of the film to Paramount Pictures execs and officials of the company only. Paramount says that the film is very impressive and very good. J.J. just needs to finish the last finishing touches of the film and then he’s done with it completely.

The next step is that Paramount is working on it’s first theaterical trailer of the film. A trailer of “Star Trek” with actual footage from the film, not another teaser. The teaser trailer for “Star Trek” was attached to the film “Cloverfield”.

More on it here:

http://trekmovie.com/2008/08/04/first-cut-of-star-trek-complete-paramount-preview-goes-well/

Man, I can’t wait for this new Star Trek film. I just wish it wasn’t so far ahead in the release date. I’m itching to see it asap!

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: “The Dark Knight” still no. 1 in box office for 4th week in a row, now no. 3 domestically!!!!!!!

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OMFG! It’s CRAZY! The Dark Knight is STILL dominating and filling theaters for the fourth week ever since the film came out! The film beat the new “Pineapple Express” comedy film that just came out. “The Dark Knight” even beat the new “X-Files: I Want to Believe” sequel. The “Dark Knight” took in $26 million this weekend which makes it a total of $441.5 million domestically. This makes the “Dark Knight” no. 3 in the domestic charts which is right behind “Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith” and “Titanic”.

The Associated Press reports:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jb68x_tOGx8QHjI0Cr6C-Vy79OGgD92FIFEO1

James Cameron and George Lucas watch out! Batman is coming to beat you down!

Kev

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Report: Quentin Tarantino and Britney Spears lawyers shoot down “Pussycat” remake rumours…

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Yes, I know, another Quentin Tarantino post! I can’t help it! He’s one of my favorite film makers! Quentin Tarantino himself and Britney’s lawyers finally got the time to shoot down rumours of the Brit Brit starring in the remake of “Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill”.

MTV Movies Blog reports:

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/08/07/britney-spears-and-quentin-tarantinos-reps-throw-water-on-pussycat-rumors/

Now all the Britney haters can sigh with relief!

I imagine Tarantino will get right to work on “Faster Pussycat” after he completes “Inglorious Bastards”. Since Tarantino is working on “Inglorious Bastards” very soon and quickly.

I’m so happy for Quentin that he’s finally directing his own movies again after a long hiatus!

Kev