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You review: Sherlock Holmes
4 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Did Guy Ritchie's retooled, shirtless Sherlock set your pulse racing or did he have you in stitches instead?
Guy Ritchie's take on Conan Doyle's classic English sleuth is not without its problems: his protagonist does not quite fit the action hero mould into which the much-maligned film-maker has squeezed him, and those who find Ritchie's more laddish tendencies distasteful may be dismayed by the movie's predilection for extreme violence. Nevertheless, the critics have just about bought Sherlock Holmes as an intermittently entertaining romp through a stylised Victorian London, thanks mainly to a barnstorming performance by Robert Downey Jr in the title role and its Dan Brown-lite storyline.
This Holmes is up against the villainous Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong), an
apparently immortal pseudo-fascist necromancer who plans to lead England on
a mission to reconquer America and eventually the world – presumably a
heinous plan cooked up to speed »
- Ben Child
The Best Films of the Decade (aka "The Naughties")
27 December 2009 9:03 PM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
Best Films Of The Decade (aka The Naughties) From Alex & Terry
List # 1
By Alex Simon
When Terry and I initially discussed writing these lists, I had a tough time thinking back on 20 films over the past decade which I was really taken with, thinking that movies have sunk so low over the past ten years, that even choosing a dozen would be a short-order job. Thirty minutes into it, my list had nearly 60 titles! After much cutting, pasting, and re-cutting and pasting, here are my top 20 films (in no particular order) of the first decade of the 21st century, dubbed by many as “the naughties.” --A.S.
1.No Country for Old Men (Coen Brothers, 2007) An elegiac blend of stark beauty and full-throttle despair from two of our finest filmmakers, set in the contemporary American West. Every frame is damn near flawless, and would have been an even more perfect vehicle for the late Sam Peckinpah. »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
Rumor Patrol: Taylor Swift as Supergirl?
21 December 2009 1:35 PM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Our friends over at Latino Review have correctly dubbed this following rumor as the “stupid news of the day.” They heard from the super-reliable sources over at Hollyscoop (sarcasm alert!) that young pop music sensation Taylor Swift is being considered for the role of Supergirl.
The Supergirl project that has sparked this rumor is reportedly called Supergirl! The Love Story and that sound – like the crackle of distant thunder – you just heard was the collective sound of thousands of people across the world slapping their foreheads.
Oh Kanye West, why didn’t you save your ridiculous outburst for the moment when we would truly need it?
Here is what Hollyscoop managed to get out of somebody, somewhere, somewhen, who is somehow involved with this Supergirl project:
Hollywood is short of female heroes and the time is right for a new Supergirl. A number of young stars are being mentioned for »
- Kofi Outlaw
Brittany Murphy Memories, And The 'Avatar' Actor Who Should Play Cable In Today's Twitter Report
21 December 2009 10:01 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
"Sin City" actress Brittany Murphy's death at age of 32 yesterday stirred up reactions in the Twitter Report feed. Shock about her age pervaded many posts, but Kevin Smith probably stated his condolences the most eloquently.
Rob Liefeld came out of his "Avatar" screening marathon over the weekend with a new pick to play Cable on the big screen, and any X-Men movie producer sitting down with him in the near future can expect to hear the name Stephen Lang. Check out those tweets after the jump along with Jon Favreau's visit with "Iron Man 2" actor Mickey Rourke, Edgar Wright's time-travel plot and much more.
It's all in the Twitter Report for December 21, 2009.
Brittany Murphy pt 1: @ThatKevinSmith Never met her, but sad to hear about Brittany Murhpy. G'night, Ms. Murphy; hope you're rollin' with the homies someplace nice.
-Kevin Smith, Writer ("Batman: Cacophony," "Daredevil")
- Brian Warmoth
Brett Ratner To Increase TV Output
20 December 2009 9:18 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Variety reports that Brett Ratner signed a two year contract with 20th Century Fox TV in an effort to increase his presence on the small screen. Ratner has found previous success on television with Prison Break, whose pilot he directed. Upcoming projects under Ratner’s production shingle Rat TV include Chaos, a satirical drama with a CIA setting, The Devil and Daniel Webster, based on the short story of the same name by Stephen Vincent Benét, and The Dead Beat, a police drama.
Ratner had these choice words to say about his affinity for TV, “Storytelling is what my craft is; I don’t care about the medium. Most TV shows now are better than a lot of features. It’s a great medium to explore and experiment. I can try things that I wouldn’t try on a feature.”
Whatever your feelings on Ratner as a director, know that »
- Brendan Bettinger
Bryan Singer to lead ‘X-Men: First Class’
20 December 2009 12:31 PM, PST | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »
X-Men and X2 director Bryan Singer is set to helm another movie about the mutant superheroes. Entitled X-Men: First Class, the film will show the beginnings of Xavier and Magneto, with them as friendly twenty-somethings.
“This is the formative years of [the characters], and the formation of the school and where the relationship took a wrong turn,” said Singer. “There is a romantic element, and some of the mutants from X-Men will figure into the plot, though I don’t want to say which ones. There will be a lot of mutants and a great villain.”
“Whether it’s ‘Batman,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ or ‘Star Trek,’ if the characters are good, you want to see them on their journey even if you know their destiny,” said Singer. “I put myself in the fan’s position, and I think this story is something I would want to see, and so will they. »
- Nick Allen
Bryan Singer to return to 'X-Men': Will the mutants rise to greatness once again?
18 December 2009 8:32 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
And now for some news that will make you drop your coffee mug to the floor in slow motion: Bryan Singer is returning to X-Men! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox has confirmed that the The Usual Suspects director will be back to take on the next installment in the blockbuster series. This is a smart move. The first two X-Men movies, helmed by Singer, adhered to the golden rule of superhero franchises, namely that the second film will be better than the first. Cleverly, Singer hoped to avoid the other golden rule, that the third film will suck eggs, »
- Keith Staskiewicz
X-Men: First Class Writer Announced
18 December 2009 5:50 AM, PST | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
Just yesterday it was announced Bryan Singer was to return to the films that everybody loves him for. He isn’t going to do the world a favour and re-make X-Men 3, but he’s signed up for an X-Men Origins movie centring on the early years of Professor X. Whilst fans rejoiced over the world at this great, great news, a writer has been announced, too.
The Hollywood Reporter have it that Jamie Moss is set to pen Singer’s glorious return to the franchise. He’s not very well known…but this only a) shows he can make a name for himself b) he’s clearly respected by the studio c) he’s not Brett Ratner.
Moss scripted the Keanu Reeves flick Street Kings and he’s currently writing Ghost in the Shell for Dreamworks. He has replaced Oc writer Josh Schwartz. A story centring on Professor X’s »
- Martyn Conterio
Bryan Singer Sheds Some First Class Light on the New X-men
18 December 2009 4:55 AM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Just yesterday, we brought you word that Bryan Singer, the man who initially brought the X-men story to feature film life, is coming back to the franchise for X-men: First Class. Today, with the official word coming from Variety, some details on what the new film is going to be about emerge.
This is the formative years of Xavier and Magneto, and the formation of the school and where there relationship took a wrong turn. There is a romantic element, and some of the mutants from X-men will figure into the plot, though I don’t want to say which ones. There will be a lot of new mutants and a great villain.
Singer went on to tell Variety that Xavier and Magneto would be in their 20’s in the film, it would be like Abrams’ Star Trek in tone, and he wanted to come up with a story that would stand on its own. »
- Kirk
The Notable Films of 2010: Part Three
17 December 2009 11:42 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Opens: July 23rd 2010
Cast: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Bruce Greenwood, David Walliams
Director: Jay Roach
Summary: A renowned publisher encourages his friends to invite the most pathetic guests possible for their weekly dinner party. Just as they find the most pathetic man yet, the host is injured and ends up trapped with the man all night long.
Analysis: A remake of director Francis Veber's 1998 César award-winning "Le Diner des cons", 'Schmucks' is one of the highest profile comedies of next year with one of the strongest casts for the genre in recent memory. It also marks the return of "Austin Powers" and "Meet the Parents" helmer Jay Roach who has produced several films in recent years but hasn't directed since 2004's "Meet the Fockers".
The question now lies not in the performers or director but the material itself and whether a Gallic comedy can »
- Garth Franklin
Street Kings Writer Jamie Moss Handed X-Men: First Class Assignment
17 December 2009 4:48 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Heads were spinning off the neck last night when Bryan Singer, the acclaimed director of X-Men and X2: X-Men United, announced that he would be returning to the franchise after Brett Ratner's miserable attempt at the third installment. Though very little has been made of the project since September, when it was announced that shooting would begin next year, we now have news two days in a row, as Fox has announced who will be adapting the story. According to THR, Jamie Moss has been hired by the studio to write the screenplay for the film. The project will Moss' second, the first being the Keanu Reeves cop film Street Kings, an adaptation of James Ellroy's novel The Nightwatchman. While I can't be critical of his past work as I never saw the film, I am disappointed that Fox didn't go with David Hayter, also known as the »
Bryan Singer back on 'X-Men' duty
17 December 2009 4:34 PM, PST | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Bryan Singer, who directed the first two "X-Men" movies before moving on to a different superhero, Superman, is getting back in business with the Marvel Comics mutants.
Singer has agreed to develop and direct "X-Men: First Class," a prequel of sorts to the franchise that follows several characters as teenagers. Jamie Moss ("Street Kings") is attached to write the script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Chuck" co-creator Josh Schwartz had taken an earlier pass at the project.
Singer mentioned his involvement with the movie, which is based on a limited-run Marvel series, at the "Avatar" premiere Wednesday night, and studio 20th Century Fox confirmed it Thursday. The comic tells the story of several of the original X-Men -- Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman and Angel -- attending Professor Xavier's school as teenagers. (In the movies, the latter two are portrayed as younger characters and probably wouldn't be featured in "First Class. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Singer to Direct 'X-Men: First Class'
17 December 2009 4:06 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Brent Lang
Fox has hired Bryan Singer to direct the next installment in the "X-Men" franchise, "X-Men: First Class," TheWrap has confirmed.
Singer directed the first two "X-Men" movies before ceding the director's chair on the third, "X-Men: The Last Stand" to Brett Ratner so Singer could oversee "Superman Returns."
Though "Last Stand" was a box office hit, bringing in more than $450 million worldwide, many groused that it lacked the wit that Singer brought to the films.
Singer's "Superman," on the other hand, w »
- Brent Lang
Secret Identity: Five Comic Book Characters Sam Worthington Could Play
17 December 2009 1:32 PM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Even though he hasn't been contacted by Marvel Studios, Sam Worthington would kill to play Captain America. Still, the actor — who stars in tomorrow's massively hyped "Avatar" from director James Cameron — understands that some fans would have a problem with an Australian assuming the most iconic American superhero's mantle.
That's not to say that Worthington should be ruled out from playing Steve Rogers — I personally would have no trouble with that casting, even if that's not the majority opinion — but in the spirit of finding an amicable resolution, I think we should explore some other comic book options for the up-and-coming actor, who is already signed on for "The Last Days of American Crime."
If the role of Cap goes to another actor, here are five other comic book heroes that Worthington could play fantastically.
Aquaman: Of all the prominent Justice League members, Aquaman probably has the roughest reputation. The »
- Josh Wigler
Singer Returns To The X-men
17 December 2009 11:26 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Director Bryan Singer has confirmed he's signed up to take charge of the latest X-men film.
The moviemaker first brought the comic book characters to the big screen in 2000's X-Men and returned for the 2003 sequel.
But Singer dropped out of the franchise ahead of the third blockbuster, 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, leaving Brett Ratner in control while he took over another superhero franchise with Superman Returns.
But now the original X-Men director is back on board to take charge of the new prequel, X-Men: First Class, which tells the story of the superheroes as youngsters. It follows the recent release of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which told the story of Hugh Jackman's clawed character before the first three films.
Singer says, "I just signed yesterday to do an X-Men: First Class origins picture. Which is kind of cool. I'm very excited."
The film will be written by Gossip Girl developer Josh Schwartz and is billed as a darker version of the previous films.
Producer Lauren Schuler Donner recently revealed, "We want it to be like the recent, darker (Harry) Potters. It should not be a kiddie movie: we're in the X-Men world so you can't suddenly change the tone." »
Director Bryan Singer Returns To The X-Men
17 December 2009 6:54 AM, PST | AMC - Script to Screen | See recent AMC - Script to Screen news »
Many film pundits agree (including myself) that the first "X-Men" movie was single handedly responsible for the re-birth of comic book movies after is laid in a coma for years following the disaster that was "Batman And Robin".
"X-Men 2", in my opinion, went on to possibly be the best comic book movie ever made. Both of these film were under the guidance of director Bryan Singer , who left the franchise after the second film to direct "Superman Returns" leaving Brett Ratner to direct.
Since that time, a lot of X fans have yearned for Singer to return to the X-Universe, and it appears their wish has come true.
While on the red carpet for the "Avatar" premiere, Singer revealed that he has just signed a deal to return to the world of X-Men:
"I'm ramping up to do a movie called 'Jack the Giant Killer' at Warner Bros," he said. »
- John Campea
Bryan Singer signs deal to direct X-Men: First Class
17 December 2009 4:54 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Some major news for X-Men fans has emerged at the Us premiere for James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic Avatar.
In an interview on the red carpet, Bryan Singer has confirmed he will direct the prequel X-Men: First Class, set in the formative years of Xavier's school for mutants and featuring younger versions of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Storm and others.
For fans, it will mark his long-awaited return to the franchise. Singer directed the first two X-Men films before leaving to make Superman Returns.
Brett Ratner made the third X-Men instalment and Gavin Hood directed the Wolverine prequel earlier this year. But many felt Singer had the strongest affinity with the material and delivered the best results.
Speaking in a MySpace video clip, Singer revealed: "I am prepping up to do a movie called Jack the Giant Killer and I just yesterday signed a deal to do an X-Men: First Class »
- David Bentley
Bryan Singer Signs on for 'X-Men: First Class' at Fox
17 December 2009 12:18 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
An interesting development occurred on the Los Angeles "blue carpet" premiere of Avatar tonight as Bryan Singer reveals he has just signed on to direct X-Men: First Class for 20th Century Fox.
Singer was asked about his future projects by MySpace hosts and replied, "I'm prepping a movie called Jack the Giant Killer [with] Warner Bros, and I just yesterday signed a deal to do an X-Men: First Class -- Origins -- picture, which is kind of cool." The video to the right features the words coming out of his mouth if you need further confirmation.
Of course, this news is likely to be received with open arms by the X-Men faithful that enjoyed Singer's original X-Men and then like most movie fans fell in love with X2: X-Men United. The rails sort of fell off with X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006 directed by Brett Ratner. While Ratner's film was a s financial success, »
- Brad Brevet
Singer Returns To "X-Men" Franchise
16 December 2009 11:05 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
On the 'blue carpet' at last night's premiere of James Cameron's "Avatar" in Los Angeles, MySpace spoke with director Bryan Singer who let slip that he's returning to the franchise that made him a household name - "X-Men".
"I'm ramping up to do a movie called 'Jack the Giant Killer' at Warner Bros, and I just yesterday signed a deal to do an 'X-Men: First Class Origins' picture, which is kind of cool. I'm very excited" said Singer. 'First Class' looks at the early days of Cyclops, Jean Grey and others at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning.
The hope is obviously to bring back some prestige to both the franchise and the filmmaker himself. Singer's "X-Men" and especially its follow-up "X2" scored strong critical reviews and were financial successes for Fox.
The subsequent two 'X-Men' films, helmed by Brett Ratner and Gavin Hood, did financially very »
- Garth Franklin
Bryan Singer Directing An X-Men Sequel?
16 December 2009 8:27 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Update: Slashfilm tracked down the red carpet video, and it does not appear that Singer is joking. Check it out below. So, either Bryan Singer has a very good sense of irony, or he's actually willing to return to the X-Men franchise even after they replaced him with Brett Ratner for the third installment of the franchise he started. Yes, the rumor mill has started about Singer returning for a future prequel X-Men: First Class, after he apparently told a reporter on the Avatar red carpet that he'd just signed on for the film. The news, however, has been filtered through a heavy dose of rumor-- Superhero Hype is reporting everything we know so far, but since it's all just hearsay about what we've probably heard when MySpace was reporting from the carpet, no one really knows for sure. Until someone can get in touch with Singer or his reps, »
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