Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs: Eds Review

As a tadpole I was at a loss to understand ...

First Look: Nicole Kidman & Aaron Eckhart in Rabbit Hole

The NY Times (via The Playlist) has the first two photos from John Cameron Mitchell's Rabbit Hole, an adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer prize-winning stage play about a suburban mother dealing with the loss of a child. The project was first announced back in April and is a small $10 million indie shot in New York that stars Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, directed by the same guy who made Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus. "When I first responded to it, it was because I read it, and it was about grief, which fascinates me," Kidman said. "Loss and love seem to be themes that run through my work." There are lots of fascinating tidbits in the NY Times piece - such as that Aaron Eckhart was hand-picked by Kidman. "The reason why I'm in the movie is Nicole. If she wants to work with somebody, then that's what ...

Neeson is Unknown

Since the tragic death of his wife, actor Liam Neeson has been working almost non-stop to presumably keep his mind otherwise occupied. Neeson's fans will be happy that's his coping mechanism for loss rather than grieving in seclusion - in the coming months he'll be seen as Zeus in CLASH OF THE TITANS and as Hannibal Smith in the big-screen update of THE A-TEAM. Neeson adds another to his queue, a suspense thriller... Read More...

The Fantastic Mr. Fox Trailer

I don't know what to think of 20th Century Fox's stop-motion adaptation of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Let's be honest - We've seen better stop-motion films of recent including Coraline; at least visually. What Mr. Fox has is the dry humor.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox Trailer
The stop-motion film, marking Anderson's first foray into animation, is an adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's story, centering on a clever fox who must outwit three mean, dimwitted farmers who try their hardest to hurt Mr. Fox and his family. Clooney will voice Mr. Fox, while Blanchett voices his wife.

Director Henry Selick Comic-Con Interview - Talks CORALINE and Next Project

I got the chance to speak with the man single-handedly keeping stop motion not only alive, but viable. Henry Selick gives his thoughts on the state of stop motion, “Coraline”, as well as working with Neil Gaiman again. He also says he’s going to pick his next project soon and it’ll be another stop motion [...]

Lionsgate Reports Annual Loss Widened

The mini-major being hotly pursued by shareholder activist/corporate raider Carl Icahn and others who own hefty shares of the studio said late today that its fiscal 2009 loss widened to $163 million, or $1.40 a share, from $74 million, or 62 cents a share, a year ago. Lionsgate did not break out its 4th-quarter loss, [...]

CBS Posts Big 1st-Q Loss But Moonves Upbeat About 2nd Half Of 2009; Predicts CBS Scripted Will Benefit From NBC/Leno

CBS Corp reported dismal 1st-quarter earnings and posted a $55.3 million loss because 2/3s of the company depends on advertising whose TV, radio and other spending plunged. But Les Moonves told a conference call with Wall Street analysts today that his network's fortunes will improve in the 2nd half of 2009 and will benefit when [...]

Channing Tatum Eyes Captain America Role But Will Smith Would Be Perfect Casting

FROM SPLASH PAGE: Though his name is out of the running for Marvels Thor adaptation, Channing Tatum wouldnt mind taking a shot at becoming Steve Rogers — provided Will Smith doesnt want the role. After last years Stop Loss, three of Tatums next major roles feature him in various iterations of the US Military, including Dear [...]

Channing Tatum Wants Captain America Role But Thinks Will Smith Would Be Perfect

Though his name is out of the running for Marvels Thor adaptation, Channing Tatum wouldnt mind taking a shot at becoming Steve Rogers — provided Will Smith doesnt want the role. After last years Stop Loss, three of Tatums next major roles feature him in various iterations of the US Military, including Dear John, G.I. Joe: [...]

Garry Shandling to Appear in Iron Man 2

Garry Shandling ("The Larry Sanders Show") recently lost control of his car and ended up hitting another vehicle, injuring the man inside. As a result, he could end up with over $25,000 in bills if the judge decides he has to pay for the victim's wage loss, medical expenses, property damage and loss of earning capacity.