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Quentin Tarantino Dishes on the ‘Django Unchained’ Casting Process
For the build up to the December 25 release of 'Django Unchained,' Quentin Tarantino has started to do interviews, and in one of his latest he listed the actors who might have been his Django were it not for Jamie Foxx. That list? Idris Elba, Chris Tucker, Terrence Howard, Michael K. Williams, Tyrese Gibson and Will Smith.
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‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Casts (Web) for Harry Osborn
Though 'The Amazing Spider-Man' tried to sidestep the Osborn family, the sequel 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' is going to introduce us to Harry Osborn, and the role has already been narrowed to three candidates: Brady Corbet, Dane DeHaan and Alden Ehrenreich.
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‘Skyfall’: Watch the Opening Credit Sequence Sans Credits
'Skyfall' has become a monster hit, and is on track to be the most successful Bond film of all time (unadjusted, natch), as it's already crossed $100 Million domestically, is over half a billion worldwide, and shows no signs of stopping. Now the film's stunning opening credit sequence is available online.
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‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Will Preview Nine Minutes
Though it hasn't released a teaser or poster (in fact it's only released three frames) 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is one of next summer's biggest blockbuster events, and to get audiences excited J.J. Abrams' latest will screen the nine minute opening of the film on Imax screens starting December 14. Which is the day 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' opens. Which means 'Star Trek' is going to make 'The Hobbit' that much longer.
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‘Anchorman 2′: Director Adam McKay Dishes That There Will Be Musical Numbers!
Though 'Anchorman 2' isn't due out until sometime next year, and shooting has yet to commence, the script is being worked on and writer/director Adam McKay was out promoting something else when the sequel came up. He dropped some nuggets about the film, including that it's likely to have at least one musical number.
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‘Star Wars – Episode 7′ To Be Written by Oscar Winner Michael Arndt
Yesterday we learned that Michael Arndt had written a treatment for the upcoming 'Star Wars' sequel, currently called 'Episode 7,' but that didn't seem a confirmation that he had the job. Today it looks like his work has been approved and he's the first writer to take a crack at a new 'Star Wars' film.
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George Clooney Could Lead Brad Bird’s ’1952′
One of the conspiracy theories going around in the wake of 'Star Wars - Episode 7' news was that Brad Bird was secretly working on it already and that the Damon Lindeloff-penned script for '1952' was actually the new 'Star Wars.' This seems untrue at this point, and unless this is the greatest hoax of all time, it seems all the more unlikely as George Clooney is now in talks to play the lead in '1952.'
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‘Hotel Transylvania’ Getting Sequel
This fall, there were three horror-themed animated films for children, and the big winner was 'Hotel Transylvania.' It's made nearly $140 Million domestically (and over $250 Million worldwide), compared to 'Paranorman's $55 Million ($95 Million worldwide) and 'Frankenweenie's $33 Million (currently $58 Million worldwide). So it should be no surprise that Sony Pictures Animation is moving forward with a 'Hotel Transylvania 2.'
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Mark Wahlberg Now Confirmed For ‘Transformers 4′
So much of the scuttlebutt around movies is usually half-truths. Three weeks ago we reported that Mark Wahlberg might be up for 'Transformers 4.' The next day it was denied. But now it looks like Wahlberg has been confirmed for the movie by the director himself.
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‘World War Z’ Trailer: Brad Pitt Battles Zombies, Protects His Family
After going through an arduous shooting process, Marc Forster's 'World War Z' now has a trailer, which features Brad Pitt and his family up against the zombie apocalypse.
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‘The Last Stand’ Gets a New Trailer and Poster: Arnold Schwarzenegger is Back!
After a handful of cameos during his time in office, former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to his action roots with a vengeance. He's coming back to the big screen this January with a starring role in 'The Last Stand,' and it looks like he took a page from the Sylvester Stallone playbook in this new trailer and poster.
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Dwayne Johnson is the Latest ‘Hercules,’ Brett Ratner to Direct
In one of the most inspired bits of casting in recent years, Dwayne Johnson has been tapped to play Hercules, also known as the strongest man to ever live, in the imaginatively titled film 'Hercules.' Unfortunately, Brett Ratner is set to direct.