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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Adam Lambert Responds to Him Disqualified From Open House Party

Following his disqualification from the voting of Open House Party radio show, Adam Lambert asks fans to be mindful when requesting for his songs on radios.

Shortly after learning that he was disqualified from Open House Party because there was mass voting by fans, Adam Lambert took it to his Twitter to share his insight regarding that matter. "Open House Party is a great supporter of my songs, but when there is an organized group of fans calling stations nonstop, it understandably upsets them," he wrote.

"Stations can track over-use of requests and fraudulent requests and I would hate to lose their support," he continued. Prior to the message, he posted a tweet, "I love that you want to support my music and call in requests, but please be mindful of how often you do so..."

Adam furthermore thanked fans for their overwhelming support, "I really appreciate your passion and dedication to getting my music on the radio, but don't drive the stations crazy!." He then added, "FYI. That doesn't mean to stop requesting!! Just try not to do it 30 times in one day.... Just Cool it on the redial/resend kick."

Open House Party is a radio show hosted on Saturday and Sunday nights by John Garabedian and Kannon respectively. It features a segment where a new song will be played each week and voting to determine either the track is "Make It" or "Break It" will be held afterwards.

According to RCA Records, the primary culprit of Adam Lambert removed from this week's voting is that there were multiple requests to Open House Party's Twitter account, where requests actually are not accepted. Though so, it was confirmed Adam will be eligible again next week.

Lil Wayne to Voice Jesus Christ, Starring Opposite T-Pain

Hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne is set to lend his voice for a character of Jesus in a TV special for U.S cable channel Adult Swim called 'Freakniks.'

Hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne will resurrect Jesus Christ for a new animated series he's starring in with singer/rapper T-Pain. The "Lollipop" hitmaker will voice the Son of God in "Freakniks", a TV special for U.S cable channel Adult Swim.

Explaining the concept for the show, Jake Escobedo, creative director for Adult Swim, says, "Basically it was a 'Black Spring Break' that went down in Atlanta and got shut down back in '98 or '99. So the show is going to resurrect that, and it's going to be starring T-Pain and Lil Wayne and all these other artists like David Banner and some other dudes."

"It's all drawn, and T-Pain plays the ghost of spring break, the Spirit of Freaknik. He brings this party back to Atlanta and the artists have done all this music for it, and it's amazing." "Freakniks" will air in the U.S. on March 21.

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Confirmed 'The Celebrity Apprentice' Season 3 Cast

Rod Blagojevich who was banned by U.S. District Judge from participating in the show will be among the celebrities competing for their respective charity.

NBC has come out with the official announcement of its worst kept secret, "The Celebrity Apprentice" season 3 cast. Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich who previously was banned from participating in the reality showis confirmed to be one of the celebrities who will impress Donald Trump in several business tasks.

Other confirmed celebrities who actually had been spotted filming for the show's opening sequence in October, are Cyndi Lauper, Sharon Osbourne, Brett Michaels, Darryl Strawberry, Holly Robinson Peete, Bill Goldberg, Maria Kanellis, Sinbad, Curtis Stone, Carol Leifer, Summer Sanders, Michael Johnson, and Selita Ebanks. These people will play for charity of their choice.

"This season of Celebrity Apprentice is going to be fantastic. The list of celebrities we have this season is outstanding and the show will really resonate with our core viewers and fans," said Donald Trump. "I expect this season of Celebrity Apprentice to be the best one yet."

Together with his children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., Mr. Trump would determine who deserve to win the title of the third celebrity apprentice after Piers Morgan and Joan Rivers. The competition begins March 14 at 9/8c.

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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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