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Barbie is Ready for Her Big Screen Close-Up

Barbie is Ready for Her Big Screen Close-Up

It’s coming. Can you feel the excitement in the air? Finally after what seems like a lifetime of excruciating anticipation, Barbara Millicent Roberts will have her day in the cinematic sun. Better known by her nickname, Barbie, she’s on her way to a theater near you in a live action film.

By Robin Ruinsky on September 24, 2009 | Comments

Funny People: Raaaandy Documentary Part 1 Debuts Online

Funny People: Raaaandy Documentary Part 1 Debuts Online

Universal Pictures, along with the folks over at Funny or Die, has released the first part of a two-part documentary about a special comedian named Randy…

By Neil Miller on July 13, 2009 | Comments

Gore Verbinski’s Bioshock Put On Pause and Saved by Universal

Gore Verbinski’s Bioshock Put On Pause and Saved by Universal

News broke over the weekend that Universal is putting the breaks on the production of Gore Verbinski’s Bioshock movie. But they promise that it isn’t going to become another Halo movie. Really, scout’s honor.

By Neil Miller on April 26, 2009 | Comments

Universal Goes to ‘Candyland’

Universal Goes to ‘Candyland’

Universal Pictures has announced a planned big screen adaptation of the board game Candyland. Seriously.

By Robert Levin on February 6, 2009 | Comments

A Cursory Look at Steinbeck’s East of Eden

A Cursory Look at Steinbeck’s East of Eden

The classic novel is getting another film adaptation. We take a look at the murderous book and its history flirting with the big screen.

By Robin Ruinsky on January 15, 2009 | Comments

Jason Bourne Not Backing Down to Bond’s 19 Film Lead

Jason Bourne Not Backing Down to Bond’s 19 Film Lead

Among cinematic super-spies, Jason Bourne is currently the ‘in’ guy, despite the fact that sneaky Brit agent James Bond continues to truck right along, releasing his 22nd installment next month. But Bourne isn’t backing down.

By Neil Miller on October 16, 2008 | Comments

Jack Black Developing a Comedic Bourne Identity

Jack Black Developing a Comedic Bourne Identity

After delivering solid performances in three very good films in 2008, Jack Black is now looking toward the future, and it appears that he is bringing his Kung Fu Panda writers with him.

By Neil Miller on October 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

Hellboy II: What’s With The Cats?

Hellboy II: What’s With The Cats?

We take a look at our favorite quirks of Hellboy.

By Kevin Carr on July 10, 2008 | Comments

Wanted’s Website Supports its Hardcore Image

Wanted’s Website Supports its Hardcore Image

It isn’t often that I am so impressed by a movie website, but then again, it isn’t often that I am this excited about a movie.

By Neil Miller on May 23, 2008 | Comments

Charlie Wilson’s War

Charlie Wilson’s War

Unlike the talkative Lions for Lambs, you can come away with an entertaining message movie that’s a breezy hour-and-a-half.

By Nate Deen on December 23, 2007 | Comments