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Rejoice: Singer Wants Back Into Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters

Rejoice: Singer Wants Back Into Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters

Could it be? Could Bryan Singer really be talking to Fox about the possibility of returning to the franchise he made popular? Get your hopes up, nerds.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 12, 2009 | Comments

New York, I Love You Trailer Really Digs The Big Apple

New York, I Love You Trailer Really Digs The Big Apple

The full-length trailer for the upcoming compilation piece New York, I Love You has hit the web this week. And whether we like it or not, this New York lovefest is happening.

By Neil Miller on August 10, 2009 | Comments

‘Hong Kong Phooey’ Drop-Kicks His Way Into Theaters Courtesy Of Brett Ratner

‘Hong Kong Phooey’ Drop-Kicks His Way Into Theaters Courtesy Of Brett Ratner

Hong Kong Phooey is coming to a theater near you thanks to Brett Ratner’s love of all things Asian. His name inspires venom and bile, but can he really ruin a cartoon that was pretty lame to begin with?

By Rob Hunter on July 13, 2009 | Comments

‘Conan The Barbarian’ Gets Guy You’ve Never Heard of to Direct

‘Conan The Barbarian’ Gets Guy You’ve Never Heard of to Direct

Some of you true horror buffs may know the name Marcus Nispel, but I’m man enough to admit that I’ve never heard of him. Or the country he’s from. “Germany” I believe it’s called.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 12, 2009 | Comments

‘New York, I Love You’ Gets October 16 Release Date

‘New York, I Love You’ Gets October 16 Release Date

The star studded affair that is New York, I Love You, the second in a soon-to-be-long line of love letters to various metropolises of the world, has been given a release date by its distributor, Vivendi Entertainment.

By Neil Miller on May 15, 2009 | Comments

‘Conan’ Loses Ratner As Director, And Gains Who?

‘Conan’ Loses Ratner As Director, And Gains Who?

Conan has cleaved Brett Ratner in two and is now in search of a new director. Devin Faraci over at CHUD has gotten inside word on the four men in the running.

By Rob Hunter on May 12, 2009 | Comments

Because You Asked For It: Brett Ratner for Milli Vanilli Project

Because You Asked For It: Brett Ratner for Milli Vanilli Project

So Universal wants to focus on Milli Vanilli instead of, say, actual musicians. Now let’s see if I can avoid making fun of Brett Ratner for an entire article. Spoiler Alert: I can’t.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 22, 2009 | Comments

Early Edition: The Whole World’s a Twitterin’

Early Edition: The Whole World’s a Twitterin’

Upon my rise from the depths of slumber this morning, I was greeted with a few options: (a) take a shower and eat breakfast like a normal person or (b) check Twitter and see what has been going on for the past 9 hours. I chose the latter, as I always do.

By Neil Miller on April 17, 2009 | Comments

11 Rumors We Wish Had Been April Fool’s Jokes

11 Rumors We Wish Had Been April Fool’s Jokes

There was a lot of fake movie news floating around yesterday, but there’s always a lot of fake movie news floating around. We take a look at eleven rumor stories (some true, some false) that really should have been posted on April 1st.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 2, 2009 | Comments

Brett Ratner Promises an R-Rated ‘Beverly Hills Cop’

Brett Ratner Promises an R-Rated ‘Beverly Hills Cop’

Brett Ratner insists he won’t water things down in his upcoming resurrection of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. Are he and Eddie Murphy up to the challenge?

By Robert Levin on February 11, 2009 | Comments

Brett Ratner Plans To Molest More Superheroes With ‘Youngblood’

Brett Ratner Plans To Molest More Superheroes With ‘Youngblood’

What is it about men and women in tight spandex that gets Brett Ratner’s destructive juices flowing? First he drove the X-Men franchise straight into the ground with the silly, over-the-top shenanigans of X-Men: Last Stand, and now he’s signed on to ruin direct another comic book movie about a team of superheroes.

By Rob Hunter on February 9, 2009 | Comments

Details on Beverly Hills Cop 4 — We Know You Need ‘Em

Details on Beverly Hills Cop 4 — We Know You Need ‘Em

Our friends at Latino Review got their hands on the storyline and, in a nutshell, it doesn’t sound too good.

By Josh Radde on December 1, 2008 | Comments

Brett Ratner’s Guitar Hero Movie Just a Series of Michael Phelps Commercials

Brett Ratner’s Guitar Hero Movie Just a Series of Michael Phelps Commercials

Brett Ratner once made comments that threatened a Guitar Hero movie — but now this plot has all been revealed as Ratner’s continued commitment to being paid — and making lame commercials.

By Neil Miller on November 1, 2008 | Comments

Brett Ratner Admits Involvement in God of War Movie

Brett Ratner Admits Involvement in God of War Movie

If there is anyone who needs to do a little bit of setting the record straight, it is Brett Ratner. Though, I would surmise that the Rat isn’t really looking to get that spotlight off of himself, as he has been one of the most talked about non-working directors of 2008.

By Neil Miller on October 1, 2008 | Comments

Brett Ratner Shreds a Guitar Hero Film Solo

Brett Ratner Shreds a Guitar Hero Film Solo

Already working on a “God of War” film, Rush Hour director Brett Ratner is dreaming of making gamers’ dreams come true with a “Guitar Hero” film.

By Adam Sweeney on September 1, 2008 | Comments

Stars Love Up the Big Apple in ‘New York, I Love You’

Stars Love Up the Big Apple in ‘New York, I Love You’

Those among you with a zest for both the indie and international flavor might just remember a little movie from 2006 entitled Paris, je t’aime. Now, from the same producer and an a-list cast of characters comes New York, I Love You.

By Neil Miller on August 25, 2008 | Comments

Beverly Hills Cop Rated “R” for Ratner

Beverly Hills Cop Rated “R” for Ratner

Well, also “R” for “Restricted.”

By Robert Fure on July 2, 2008 | Comments

Brett Ratner Envisions Kid-Friendly ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4′

Brett Ratner Envisions Kid-Friendly ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4′

I’m sure Brett Ratner is a nice enough guy. But watching his movies has been clinically proven to cause acute cerebral hemorrhaging in lab rats.

By J.L. Sosa on June 4, 2008 | Comments

Eddie Murphy and The Rat Want More Axel Foley

Eddie Murphy and The Rat Want More Axel Foley

So sadly, it looks like Eddie Murphy hasn’t used up all of his credibility in Hollywood. Murphy will be pushing 50 when, according to Variety, he will attempt to reprise his role as Axel Foley from the popular Beverly Hills Cop films. I can just imagine Murphy standing in front of a mirror proclaiming, “If Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Harrison Ford can do it…So can I!”.

By Brian C. Gibson on May 30, 2008 | Comments

From Gossip Girl to X-Men: Josh Schwartz Penning Young X-Men Flick

From Gossip Girl to X-Men: Josh Schwartz Penning Young X-Men Flick

The man behind shows such as “Gossip Girl” and “The O.C.” is coming to the silver screen not with a teen rom-com filled with angst, but with mutant kids attending Xavier’s academy for the gifted.

By Michelle Graham on May 3, 2008 | Comments