'Transformers 3' to Shoot in May, May Be 3-D Film

In the forthcoming action film project, Shia LaBeouf will team up once again with Megan Fox and helmer Michael Bay.

In the next few months, Shia LaBeouf will reprise his role as Sam Witwicky in "Transformers 3". According to Mike Fleming from Deadline Hollywood, which reported that the actor moves to CAA Agency, the upcoming movie will kick off principal photography in May this year. Additionally, Screen Crave mentioned that Paramount Pictures is considering to shoot the film in 3-D.

Beside LaBeouf, Megan Fox has signed on for the film. She will be seen portraying Mikaela Banes, the mutual love interest of Sam, for the third time. The actress has previously got promise from director Michael Bay that she will get a "great part" in the next installment of "Transformers" film franchise.

The man behind the first movie and its sequel "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", who will return to the same position for "Transformers 3", has also confirmed that the release date for the forthcoming film has been moved up a year from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2011. Bay will also serve as producer alongside Steven Spielberg.

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Sony Scraps 'Spider-Man 4', to Make Reboot Without Tobey Maguire

The studio is parting ways with director Sam Raimi to make a reboot of its 'Spider-Man' film franchise, which will focus on a high-school-age Peter Parker.

Following problems on the script of "Spider-Man 4", Sony Pictures has scrapped the upcoming project. The studio is now planning to make a reboot of its "Spider-Man" film franchise, which will follow Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker during his high school age.

Since the story will see a younger Peter than the one appeared in the last film "Spider-Man 3", Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst will not be included in the cast of the upcoming project. Sam Raimi will not also direct the "Spider-Man" reboot, which will be produced by Columbia, Marvel Studios, Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin.

"We're very excited about the creative possibilities that come from returning to Peter's roots," Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony PicturesEntertainment said on Monday, January 11. The studio additionally announced that the movie is slated to be released in summer 2012.

"Working on the 'Spider-Man' movies was the experience of a lifetime for me," Raimi said in a statement. "While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job."

Previously, Sony Pictures had postponed the production of "Spider-Man 4" due to unfinished script. The studio and Sam Raimi reportedly could not agree upon a villain.

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John Travolta's 'From Paris with Love' Gets New Red Band Trailer

This age-restricted trailer gives a preview to Jonathan Rhys-Meyers who is told to do whatever his partner John Travolta says, including killing people.

Lionsgate Films has released another R-rated international trailer for "From Paris with Love". Sharing some never-before-seen scenes, this more than three and a half minutes video gives a better look at how James Reese reluctantly works with Charlie Wax, who uses his own ways to do his job.

James Reese is a low-ranking intelligence operative working in the office of the U.S. Ambassador in France. One day, he gets more than what he bargained for when he teams up with high-ranking U.S. agent Charlie Wax, who's been sent to Paris to stop a terrorist attack.

James and Charlie are played by Jonathan Rhys-Meyers and John Travolta respectively. "From Paris with Love" additionally has Amber Rose Revah and Melissa Mars in the supporting roles. Directed by Pierre Morel, this action movie will be dropped in U.S. theaters on February 5.

'Green Lantern' Gets Green Light, to Start Shooting in March

The news was revealed by a member of the film's crew, who has just written on her blog that the action movie will kick off production in the next ten weeks.

Warner Bros. Pictures has moved forward with "Green Lantern". Visual effects supervisor Karen Goulekas recently posted an update about the film through her blog page that this movie adaptation of DC Comics character has got its official green light, MTV reported.

"'Green Lantern' got the official green light today," Goulekas wrote on Wednesday, January 6. She additionally hinted that the film will kick off its principal photography in March, claiming "And not a second too soon - only 10 weeks out from shooting!"

"The Proposal" actor Ryan Reynolds has been set to play the title character. Meanwhile, there was rumor that "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively and "Elektra" actress Jennifer Garner were among the candidates to be the leading lady. Other names which were also mentioned on the list of possible Green Lantern's love interest included James Bond's girl in "Casino Royale" Eva Green, Mission: Impossible 3" star Keri Russell and Diane Kruger from "Troy".

"Green Lantern" will follow Hal Jordan, an ordinary man who was chosen by a dying alien named Abin Sur to receive a green energy-powered ring used for protecting the planet. Martin Campbell will serve as the man behind the lens while Donald De Line, Greg Berlanti and Andrew Haas will produce. This action adventure movie is set for June 17, 2011 release date in the U.S.


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36th People's Choice: 'The Proposal' Wins Favorite Comedy Movie Kudo

'Great competition and we're a little surprised,' Sandra Bullock says when collecting the kudo for her comedy film which beats out other nominees, including 'Bride Wars' and 'The Hangover'.

36th Annual People's Choice Awards has just been kicked off on January 6 at 9 P.M. ET/PT and Sandra Bullock has had one of her proudest moments. Her film "The Proposal" has been chosen as favorite comedy movie, beating out "He's Just Not That Into You", "Bride Wars", "17 Again" and "The Hangover", which were nominated in the same category.

"Great competition and we're a little surprised," Bullock said when receiving the prize on stage with the companion of her co-star Ryan Reynolds. The actor additionally stated, "The people have chosen and we are very grateful they have chosen our film, especially in that category. There were some funny movies there."

Later, the actress was also named Favorite Movie Actress through her performance in the comedy film. Additionally, Hugh Jackman has also landed a gong at the show, winning Favorite Action Star for his portrayal of the superhero character in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine".

2010 People's Choice Awards takes place at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California and is aired live by CBS. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the event is held to give awards in all 35 categories for movies, TV, and music, the winners of which are determined by online voting.

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Joe Jonas Considers Joining Audition for James Bond's Villain

Dreaming to tackle a serious role for a movie, Joe Jonas shares his desire to join the cast of James Bond film, saying 'It would be an awesome dream to get a part in a James Bond movie.'


Joe Jonas is looking to make the transition from singing to acting - and has his sights set on a role in the James Bond movie franchise. The middle Jonas Brothers, along with his two siblings, has starred in a string of TV and big screen ventures, including Disney film "Camp Rock", as well as cameo roles in teen TV show "Hannah Montana" and 2009 picture "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian."

But Joe is looking to sink his teeth into a serious role - and would even consider auditioning for a role as a Bond villain in a future 007 outing. He tells Scotland's Daily Record newspaper, "I'm willing to read for anything. Acting is something I love and I want to do it all."

"It would be an awesome dream to get a part in a James Bond movie. We're big fans of Daniel Craig. DC is the best and it would be an honor. It's a prestigious film series."


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Jackson Rathbone Could Be in Trouble for Letting Out 'Eclipse' Script

leaked script, which is believed belonging to the depicter of Jasper Hale in 'Twilight' films, mentions the scenes in which Riley is getting attacked by Victoria.


Following rumor that a complete script for "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse" has been leaked, a screenshot of the first page of the blue script has been found by The Dish Rag. If it is really part of the script, Jackson Rathbone may get a call from Summit Entertainment soon as his name is stamped on the page, which means the property belongs to him.

Though so, the script does not reveal much about the film but suggests that it will be opened with scenes in which Xavier Samuel's Riley is going to be turned into a vampire by Bryce Dallas Howard's Victoria. In the book, Riley will be sent after Bella Swan by the female antagonist character. The screenshot of the first page can be seen at The Dish Rag.

"Eclipse" has wrapped production in October 2009 and is currently in post-production. It will continue the story of mortal beauty Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart, and her vampire lover Edward Cullen, portrayed by Robert Pattinson. Additionally, this upcoming movie will see Taylor Lautner returning to reprise his role as Jacob Black.

David Slade serves as the man behind the lens for the third "Twilight" film, which is scripted by Melissa Rosenberg. Meanwhile, Summit plans to release the flick both on IMAX screens and in traditional movie theaters across the U.S. on June 30, 2010.

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Sony Confirms 'Spider-Man 4' Delay

The production halt, which is said being caused by script problems, may cause a delay on the film release schedule.


Sony Pictures has prolonged "Spider-Man 4" holiday hiatus until an undetermined date. A source for the studio has confirmed that production for the film is being postponed. "Some decisions have been made over the holiday about 'Spider-Man 4'. We will be extending the production hiatus on the film," the source told Deadline.

Additionally, the source believes the film may not meet its summer release schedule in May. As for the reason of the delay, an unfinished script has been said as the root of the problem. "The studio is firmly committed to this franchise but, for us, the script must come first," the source further told Deadline.

Back in December 2009, there was rumor that the production for fourth "Spider-Man" film was halted because Sam Raimi and studio heads could not agree upon a villain. The helmer was reported pushing hard for the Vulture to be the villain, but the studio wanted any villain but Vulture. However, the studio later denied the news, insisting that that crew members were merely taking a two-week Christmas break.

"Spider-Man 4" is produced by Avi Arad, Grant Curtis and Laura Ziskin with David Lindsay-Abaire and James Vanderbilt hired to write the script. Meanwhile, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are set to reprise their roles as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.

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Sylvester Stallone Broke Neck During 'The Expendables' Shooting

The 63-year-old actor had to be taken to hospital and got a surgery after filming a fight scene with wrestling star Steve Austin for his upcoming action movie.


Sylvester Stallone has got his neck broken while filming a fight scene with his co-star Steve Austin for "The Expendables". Though the production was officially over in July 2009, the actor has just opened up about the accident when he was interviewed for the latest issue of FHM magazine.

"Actually, my fight with Stone Cold Steve Austin was so vicious that I ended up getting a hairline fracture in my neck. I'm not joking," Stallone revealed. He even had to be rushed to a hospital to get treatment for his injury, saying "I haven't told anyone this, but I had to have a very serious operation afterwards. I now have a metal plate in my neck."

"The Expendables" centers its story on a team of mercenaries who is hired to infiltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. However, once the mission begins, the group led by Barney Ross realizes things aren't quite as they appear, finding themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal.

Beside playing lead character Barney, Sylvester Stallone also takes the directing job for the film. Additionally, the movie has A-list actors, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li and Mickey Rourke, and late actress Brittany Murphy joining the cast ensemble. Lionsgate Films plans to release the movie in U.S. theaters on August 13, 2010.

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Nominees List of 2010 PGA Awards Unveiled

Sam Worthington's sci-fi 'Avatar' and Brad Pitt-starring movie 'Inglourious Basterds' are among the contenders to receive top movie gong at the 21st Annual PGA Awards.

James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" will compete against Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" and award season favourites "The Hurt Locker" and "Up in the Air" for the Producers Guild of America's top movie prize.

Clint Eastwood's "Invictus", "Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire" and animated film "Up" were also among the 10 movies - instead of the usual five - included on the PGA shortlist for its Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures. "Up" is also nominated in the best animated film category, alongside "Coraline", "The Princess and the Frog", "9" and "The Fantastic Mr. Fox".

Meanwhile, Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange's Grey Gardens scored a mention for best TV movie - it will battle with "Prayers for Bobby", "The Prisoner", "Taking Chance", Georgia O'Keefe and "Little Dorrit" for the accolade.

The nominations were announced on Tuesday (05Jan10) and the winners of the 21st Annual PGA Awards will be unveiled on 24 January (10) at a ceremony in Hollywood.

List of 21st Annual Producers Guild Awards nominees in film category:

Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures:

James Cameron, Jon Landau - "Avatar"
Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson - "District 9"
Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey - "An Education"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "The Hurt Locker"
Lawrence Bender - "Inglourious Basterds"
Clint Eastwood, Rob Lorenz, Lori McCreary, Mace Neufeld - "Invictus"
Lee Daniels, Gary Magness, Sarah Siegel-Magness - "Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire"
J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof - "Star Trek"
Jonas Rivera - "Up"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "Up in the Air"


Producer of the Year Award in Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures:

(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "9"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "Coraline"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "The Fantastic Mr. Fox"
Peter Del Vecho - "The Princess and the Frog"
Jonas Rivera - "Up"


Producer of the Year Award in Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures:

Lise Lense-Moller - "Burma VJ"
Paula DuPre Pesman, Fisher Stevens - "The Cove"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "Sergio"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "Soundtrack for a Revolution"


Additional List of 21st Annual Producers Guild Awards nominees in TV category:

David L. Wolper Producer of The Year Award in Long Form Television:

(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - Georgia O'Keeffe
David Coatsworth, Lucy Donnelly, Rachael Horovitz, Michael Sucsy - "Grey Gardens"
Lisa Osborne, Anne Pivcevic - "Little Dorrit"
Stanley M. Brooks, Damian Ganczewski, David Permut, Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe - "Prayers for Bobby"
(Awaiting final credit determination for producer) - "The Prisoner"
Lori Keith Douglas, Ross Katz, Brad Krevoy, Cathy Wischner-Sola - "Taking Chance"



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Teaser Trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Arrives

The video gives a preview to Harry Potter and his two friends, who leave Hogwarts and mingle with the humans in an effort to save the magical realm.

Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS TEASER, click here..


Cinema Blend has got its hand on a teaser trailer for highly anticipated movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". Though it is said to be an official version, this new video shows similar footage featured in the previously released sneak peek, which is included in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will serve as the final chapter of the "Harry Potter" film series. The story begins as Daniel Radcliffe's Harry Potter, Rupert Grint's Ron Weasley and Emma Watson's Hermione Granger leave Hogwarts behind and set out to find and destroy the Horcruxes-the secret to Voldemort's power and immortality.

"Deathly Hallows" will be made into two movies. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" is due for November 19, 2010 release in both U.S. and U.K., whereas "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" is slated to be premiered on July 15, 2011.

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'Thor' Costume Tests Described

Watching part of the preparation for the upcoming superhero film, President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige claims, 'It was unlike anything we've ever put on film before!'


As "Thor" is scheduled to start production later in January, crew and cast have begun preparing for the making of the film. Most recently, this upcoming Kenneth Branagh-directed movie had costume tests, which have been described by President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige through his statement posted on Marvel official website.

"To be honest the thing that I'm most excited about right now though, is the screen test we just finished for 'Thor'," Feige shared. "We've done some costume tests and watching the Asgardians walk onto the sound stage takes me back to that first time I saw the 'X-Men' on the set all together in Toronto. Only it was unlike anything we've ever put on film before!"

"It's great to be starting the next decade in such an exciting way just as we did last decade," he additionally said on the superhero movie project. "We're really redefining the comic book genre and what a Marvel movie can be. It's going to be great."

"Thor" is an epic adventure that spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. The story centers on Chris Hemsworth's Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior, who is cast down to Earth due to his reckless actions, but he later learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of Asgard tries to invade Earth. The film is slated for a May 20, 2011 release date in the U.S.

'Avatar' Remains Atop on Box Office, Hits One Billion Mark

On its third weekend, the Sam Worthington-starring film has collected a worldwide cume of $1.02 billion, making it the fourth-highest grossing movie worldwide ever.


At the beginning of 2010, "Avatar" has ruled the North American Box Office for the third straight weekend. The James Cameron's big budget film raked in an estimated $68.3 million, for a total of $352.1 million after being released in U.S. theaters 17 days ago.

Internationally, the sci-fi movie has taken in an approximately $670.2 million which brought its worldwide total to $1.02 billion. The amount has surpassed the worldwide gross for "The Dark Knight" and made "Avatar" the fourth-highest grossing movie worldwide ever, behind "Titanic" ($1.84 billion), "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of The King" ($1.12 billion) and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" ($1.07 billion)."

Meanwhile, highly-anticipated movie "Sherlock Holmes" still sat on the second spot with an estimated $38.4 million haul on its second weekend. The movie has dropped 38.5% in ticket sales and earned $140.7 million domestically since its debut on last Christmas. Following the Robert Downey Jr.-starring film was "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" which raked in an additional $36.6 million.

The fourth and fifth places went to "It's Complicated" and "The Blind Side" respectively. The Alec Baldwin's comedy took in an approximately $18.7 million haul for a total of $59.1 million, while the Sandra Bullock's drama grossed an additional $12.6 million on its seventh weekend.

Top Ten Movies at Box Office for January 1-3:

1. "Avatar" - $68.3 million
2. "Sherlock Holmes" - $38.4 million
3. "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" - $36.6 million
4. "It's Complicated" - $18.7 million
5. "The Blind Side" - $12.6 million
6. "Up in the Air" - $11.4 million
7. "The Princess and the Frog" - $10 million
8. "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" - $5.2 million
9. "Nine" - $4.2 million
10."Invictus" - $4.1 million

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New Images From 'The Last Airbender' and 'Rapunzel' Unveiled

Two of the new photos from the adventure movie feature Noah Ringer as Aang, while the fresh image from the animation captures Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder.


New pictures from Paramount Pictures' "The Last Airbender" have been found online. Two of the images that were scanned from Empire magazine give a look at Noah Ringer's Aang in his action, while the other photo shows director M. Night Shyamalan on the set of the movie.

"The Last Airbender" is a live-action film version of Nickelodeon's animated series of the same name. The film follows Aang and is set in a world where human civilization is divided into four nations: Water, Earth, Air and Fire. Teaming up with Waterbender named Katara and her brother Sokka, Aang proceeds on a perilous journey to restore balance to their war-torn world. The movie is set to hit U.S. theaters on July 2, 2010.

In the meantime, a new image from Walt Disney Pictures' "Rapunzel" has popped up on DisneyPixar. The photo that was scanned from unnamed magazine captures the title character with "dashing bandit" Flynn Ryder who is tied to a chair.

Based on the fairy tale of the same name, the film will follow the golden-haired princess after she's been stolen from her parents' castle as an infant and imprisoned. Now a teenager, she escapes and goes on the run with a bandit as her captor pursues them. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi voice Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder respectively, while the movie is slated for November 12, 2010 release date in the U.S.











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'Toy Story 3' Drops New Trailer

Woody, Buzz and other members of the toy gang start to think about their future when their owner Andy is preparing to depart for college and will leave them.


Video: 'Toy Story 3' Drops New Trailer, click here..


Walt Disney Pictures has released a fresh trailer for "Toy Story 3", giving another preview to the new adventure of Woody, Buzz and other members of the toy gang when they are left by their owner Andy. Though shorter than the previously released trailer, the new video has managed to share many never-before-seen scenes during the last twenty seconds.

As Andy is preparing to depart for college, his toys are going to be put in the attic. However, they are accidentally thrown away and are picked up by the garbage men. The toy crew then find themselves at a local day-care center, where they must try to survive the playful but careless pre-school children. There, they begin their new adventure to find a new home.

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return to the film to voice the characters of Woody and Buzz respectively. Also lending their voices for the third "Toy Story" movie are Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Jodi Benson, and Timothy Dalton. The animation movie is filmed in 3-D and set to be released in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2010.

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A Batch of New 'Alice in Wonderland' Images Found

One of the images features some of the film's characters together, while the other photos capture the creatures from the whimsical world individually.


Walt Disney Pictures has just released some fresh images from Tim Burton's upcoming adventure film "Alice in Wonderland". Coming out from different sources, the new photos give a good look at some of the film's characters.

In the image that was found by Joblo, Alice, the Mad Hatter, Red Queen, White Queen along with some creatures from the fantasy world are all seen sitting down to tea. Then, some wallpapers released by Disney capture the White Rabbit, the March Hare, the Dormouse and the Cheshire Cat individually.

Mia Wasikowska takes lead female role of Alice while senior actor Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter. Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter also join the cast ensemble to portray the White Queen and the Red Queen respectively. Meanwhile, Michael Sheen, Paul Whitehouse, Barbara Windsor, and Stephen Fry will lend their voices for the film.

Expected to come out in Disney Digital 3-D on March 5, 2010, "Alice in Wonderland" is said to be an epic 3-D fantasy adventure which gives a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. The story follows 19-year-old Alice who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends. This time, she embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

Mel Gibson's 'Edge of Darkness' Gets International Trailer

Homicide detective Thomas Craven is being pushed to the edge of his dark side when his daughter is killed in front of him.


Mel Gibson's 'Edge of Darkness' clip, click here...


Another sneak peek to "Edge of Darkness" has been shared through a brand new international trailer. Outed by Trailer Addict, the new video shows many action scenes that can be found in the movie as Mel Gibson is trying to find the truth behind the murder of his daughter.

In the film, Gibson plays Thomas Craven, a homicide detective for the Boston Police Department who watches his activist daughter Emma being killed in front of him. Trying to investigate Emma's death, Thomas uncovers not only her secret life, but also a corporate cover-up and government collusion. His discoveries attract an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.

"Edge of Darkness" is a feature film adaptation of 1985 BBC television series with the same title. Coming from the director of "Casino Royale", Martin Campbell, the drama thriller has Bojana Novakovic and Ray Winstone joining Mel Gibson in the cast ensemble. Warner Bros. Pictures sets January 29, 2010 as the day when this film hits U.S. theaters.

International Trailer for 'Robin Hood' Explains the Storyline

Russell Crowe's Robin Hood is outlawed and cited as an enemy of the state because of his attempts to free his home village from the oppression caused by the new Sheriff of Nottingham.


'Robin Hood' clip, click here...


After debuting the first trailer for "Robin Hood", Universal Pictures has shared another preview to this Russell Crowe-starring movie by releasing an international trailer. Making its way out via Yahoo! Movies UK, the new video has managed to reveal more about the film's story as it features more lines from the characters.

Based on the Robin Hood legend, the film follows Sir Robin Hood of Locksley, Earl of Huntington, who has returned to Nottingham after fighting in the Third Crusade just to find the oppression caused by the new Sheriff of Nottingham. Using his intelligence and military skills, he tries to free his home village from tyranny and corruption in England.

However, his attempts to cause an uprising has made him being outlawed and cited as an enemy of the state. While trying to lead a successful revolt, Robin must also win the affection of the recently widowed Maid Marian.

Coming from Ridley Scott, the man behind "Gladiator", "Robin Hood" was initially entitled "Nottingham". Russell Crowe leads with Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen, Mark Strong, and Danny Huston in supporting roles. The movie will open wide in theaters across the U.S. on May 14, 2010.

'Clash of the Titans' to Reshoot in January, May Be Released in 3-D

Beside increasing the budget for the film so that helmer Louis Leterrier can add some scenes, Warner Bros. Pictures has been considering to give 3-D treatment for the movie.


With only three months left before it hits theaters, "Clash of the Titans" is going to set cameras to roll out once again in January 2010. Speaking to Los Angeles Times during The Envelope's special screening of "Avatar" on Friday night, December 18, Sam Worthington informed that Warner Bros. Pictures is pleased with Louis Leterrier's work and they have increased the budget for the film so that the helmer can add some scenes.

"We're going to be going back and shooting more scenes for it, they cut loose with some money so we can add to it," Worthington revealed. "We're going to be shooting more scenes in January, so we're going to be right up against it -- the movie comes out in March." He went on explaining, "There were some creaky parts but they are the parts that we knew were creaky and that we knew were going to be creaky going into it."

Moreover, Worthington claimed the studio and producers are setting their sights higher for the film as they did not only spend more money for the film but also have been considering to release it in 3-D. "The studio is also letting us add some gods and scenes. And they're talking about making the movie a 3D film," he stated.

"Clash of the Titans" centers its story on Perseus. Helpless to save his family from Hades, he volunteers to lead a mission to defeat the vengeful god of the underworld before Hades can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Sam Worthington leads with Gemma Arterton, Liam Neeson and many others in supporting roles. The action drama is set for March 26, 2010 release date in the U.S.

The experts' 20 best movies of 2009

London, England (CNN) -- It's been an epic year for movies.

From James Cameron's return to the big screen with "Avatar," to "Star Trek" re-imagined to the star-studded cast of Rob Marshall's "Nine," Hollywood has been going big guns this year.

Meanwhile over in independent film a new star was born -- Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe -- the abused, overweight teen who grabs your heart and won't let go in "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire."

And a few foreign language films -- "The White Ribbon" and "A Prophet," in particular -- simply blew critics' socks off.

We canvassed a diverse group of movie experts to find out what films they thought were the best of 2009. Disagree? Think they missed on? Tell us what regular movie goers think in SoundOff below.

The Blogger
Erik Davis, Editor-in-Chief, Cinematical.com

1. 'Avatar' (James Cameron, U.S.)

A visual orgasm. I think it'll definitely be a Best Picture [Academy Award] contender and Cameron will be a Best Director contender. There were definitely some things wrong with it story-wise. It's a bit clichéd, a story we've seen before. But from a visual standpoint, I had never experienced anything like it.

2. 'Up in the Air' (Jason Reitman, U.S.)


Reitman's film is great -- pretty brilliant. There's familiarity there, especially for anyone who's traveled a lot. It's a story you can connect with on a personal level. Reliable, familiar, and yes, a little bit poetic.

3. 'District 9' (Neill Blomkamp, South Africa)
Nice and refreshing to get a creative sci-fi original at the end of summer. A big action-intense film that is also smart and has something to say. It showed us what a summer blockbuster can be without hundreds of millions of dollars spent on it.

4. 'The Hangover' (Todd Phillips, U.S.)

A guilty, raunchy comedy. You can't help but just crack up at it all. You had to recommend it to all your friends, because you couldn't stop laughing. And it brought three unfamiliar faces together that are under the radar in Hollywood. That was really good.

5. 'Nine' (Rob Marshall, U.S.)

Is it one of my favourite films? I don't know. But, in terms of what audiences like and what the Academy likes, it's a big, star-studded musical. Daniel Day-Lewis is brilliant in it. The production values are marvelous. It's not blowing anyone's mind, they're not gushing over it, but it's a quality, movie/musical you almost have to put in the list.

The Critic
Mike Goodridge, Editor, Screen International

1. 'The White Ribbon' (Michael Haneke, Austria)


It's the most extraordinary film. The most controlled, commanding movie. It's an incredible story that has implications for the 21st century.

2. 'A Prophet' (Jacques Audiard, France)

Extremely ambitious European filmmaking. Thrilling to watch. It's about this Algerian guy in prison in France and it's a two-and-a-half hour epic ... the violence he goes through. It's an incredible epic, wonderful.

3. 'A Serious Man' (Ethan and Joel Coen, U.S.)
I've never adored the Coen Brothers, but this movie just tickled my fancy. It's a hilarious film, a penetrating portrait of that Midwestern Jewish ghetto of the late 1960s. I laughed my head off. And it was beautifully acted.

4. 'Avatar' (James Cameron, U.S.)
I love "Avatar." Like "Star Wars," "Lord of the Rings," it's one of those movies that really changes the paradigm of filmmaking. It has created an amazing new capability: watching computer-generated characters with the audience as invested in them as they are in the human characters. Who knows if it'll stand the test of time, though.

5. 'Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire' (Lee Daniels, U.S.)
I saw it at Sundance 12 months ago and it still resonates. It's a beautiful story, like nothing you've ever seen before. It takes one of life's underprivileged and puts them at the center of a movie. She's obese, black, abused beyond comprehension, yet you're put in her shoes. It makes you think about life differently. Really powerful.

The Social Networker
Efe Cakarel, Founder and CEO, The Auteurs

1. 'The White Ribbon' (Michael Haneke, Austria)
Haneke has made his bid for an Oscar with this literary, early 20th century period piece set in a small pre-War German town. Lurking behind the stark, high-contrast black and white photography ... are the same sinister motivations that have driven all the characters in this master filmmaker's work. A beautiful film pitched at a larger, more respectable audience.

2. 'A Prophet' (Jacques Audiard, France)
Prison dramas are notoriously difficult to render on screen with any authentic sense of the tedium that underscores the violence, claustrophobia and degradation of daily life. And yet here, Audiard paints a magnificently raw portrait, not only of survival, but of that most precious of human qualities -- the capacity to thrive, adapt and ultimately to transcend.

3. 'The Headless Woman' (Lucrecia Martel, 2008, Argentina)
South America's most exciting filmmaker keeps getting more famous, and her movies keep getting smaller. "The Headless Woman" feels like it started as a noir ... but without warning, Martel drops the camera and everything moves out of focus. The result is a sliver of a film -- exquisite, beguiling and utterly mysterious.

4. 'Love Exposure' (Shion Sono, 2008, Japan)
A four-hour epic of obtuse, perverse sexual deviancy, religion, abuse and evil is, of course, entirely about love. Resisting at every turn the temptation to condemn the morality and behavior of his five severely emotionally damaged protagonists, he instead paints a portrait of real, raw emotion. This ponderous and beautifully-shot film will endure long after this list has turned to dust.

5. 'Phantoms of Nabua' (Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Thailand)
A remarkable example of the true power of cinema. This short film is a tone poem, a disarticulation of space, a testament to disaffected masculinity and an exemplary piece of cinematography.

The Festival Director
Despina Mouzaki, Thessaloniki International Film Festival

1. 'The White Ribbon' (Michael Haneke, Austria)
An allegory for the times and the dangers that lie beneath the surface that could lead us to totalitarianism. A political film with a strong message. A modern film that speaks about how difficult it is to let go of our bad traits -- traits that endanger our own existence. Haneke is, as always, a master. A dark story of a very specific community.

2. 'Up in the Air' (Jason Reitman, U.S.)
The best American film of the year. One of those rare moments when a director catches the momentum of what society is facing right now and captures it in such a smart way. Funny and tragic at the same time, the story of the leading character is the story of a 21st century man who has lost track of what is important in life.

3. 'Police, Adjective' (Corneliu Porumboiu, Romania)
Another film that proves that Romania is in the vanguard of original filmmaking and storytelling today. Language is at the heart of this story of surveillance, bureaucracy and the difficulty of letting old habits and policies go. A critique of the country's post-Communist stagnation.

4. 'Lourdes' (Jessica Hausner, Austria)
A great film on the subject of faith and the questioning of miracles by an original voice from Austria. Combining delicate humor with the tragic stories of the people who are hoping for a miracle at Lourdes, Hausner succeeds in creating an impeccable balance of respect for human nature without hiding its weaknesses.

5. 'Dogtooth' (George Lanthimos, Greece)
We are very proud to have the rare opportunity to include a Greek film in the best films of the year without feeling we're doing it a favor. Having won awards at Cannes and numerous other European festivals, Lanthimos is a talent to watch.


source: cnn.com