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Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy Confirmed for 'Mad Max'

30 October 2009 7:03 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

After weeks of breathless speculation as to who would be riding George Miller's bleak highways of Mad Max: Fury Road, there's been a conformation. Variety reports that Charlize Theron has boarded the film, but that it'll be Tom Hardy (Bronson) who takes over the coveted lead. The script is being kept under tight wraps, so we still don't know if Mad Max: Fury Road will be a reboot or a sequel. Speculation has been rampant for more than twenty years, and as is the case with so many revived franchises, we'll probably end up being terribly wrong. Hopefully for the better.

So, we only know that Hardy is playing "the male lead. Will it be the Mad Max, made so iconic by Mel Gibson? Or will Max have taken on some kind of mythological, Robin Hood like status in the barren wasteland, and someone simply takes on the title? »

- Elisabeth Rappe

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Josh Hartnett to Star in Post-Apocalyptic Western

11 September 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Despite all the attempts at a comeback, the western genre will never be as popular as it was half a century ago. But could the genre appeal more to 21st century moviegoers by being set in some post-apocalyptic future rather than the dusty, tumbleweed-ridden past? It's an idea that's been thought of before, and now it's being thought of again by many in Hollywood.

In a way, the upcoming adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" is like a western, and January's "The Book of Eli" is even moreso. Now Variety reports of another near-future western called "Gunslinger." Josh Hartnett will star as one of two brothers seeking revenge on a gang that killed their parents. French filmmaker Chris Nahon ("Blood: The Last Vampire") will be at the helm when "Gunslinger" shoots in Canada next year.

Let's just forget the fact they need to re-title the film, as it falls »

- Christopher Campbell

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New on DVD This Week

9 September 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.

Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies like Silverado, Dead Calm and The Quick and the Dead as well as Fringe Season One also on the Blu-ray.

Check them out.

Movies

Bedknobs and Broomsticks ~ Angela Lansbury, Roddy McDowall (DVD)

Catwoman ~ Halle Berry (Blu-ray)

Crank 2: High Voltage ~ Jason Statham, Amy Smart, David Carradine (DVD and Blu-ray)

Creepshow ~ Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen (Blu-ray)

Dead Calm ~ Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane (Blu-ray)

Requiem for a Dream ~ Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly (Blu-ray)

Freddy vs. Jason ~ Robert Englund, Monica Keena (Blu-ray)

Friday ~ Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long (Blu-ray)

Halloween »

- Joe Gillis

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The Postman Brings the Future to Blu-ray on September 8th

13 May 2009 8:37 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

You can revisit Kevin Costner's post-apocalyptic world in 1080p this September. The Postman will be released on Blu-ray on September 8. The disc will be priced at $28.99 Srp and you can take a look at the cover art and special features below. The film stars Kevin Costner, who also directed, along with Larenz Tate, Giovanni Ribisi and Shawn Hatosy.

In 2013 there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.

Two-time Academy Award winner* Kevin Costner directs and plays a wayfarer in a world where might makes right - but destined to lead a heroic rebellion where right makes right. Sweeping battle scenes, breathtaking wilderness vistas and touching moments of personal triumphs combine to ensure The Postman delivers. »

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New Angels and Demons Images

21 April 2009 9:51 AM, PDT | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »

I still don’t get the huge popularity of the first movie, and I’m not sure what it is about “Angels and Demons” that’s got so many people excited. I’m definitely not one of them, and nothing I’ve seen from the movie so far has put it on my “must-see” list. Then again, I kinda liked Kevin Costner’s “The Postman”, so what do I know about quality movies. New images from Ron Howard’s “Angels and Demons”, based on the novel by Dan Brown, below. Based on the novel by Dan Brown, “Angels and Demons” is a prequel to the author’s “The Da Vinci Code”, and once again follows world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), who is summoned to a Swiss research facility (Cern) to analyze a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist. Langdon discovers evidence of the unimaginable: »

- Nix

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Kevin Costner’S Ones That Got Away (Hint: They Were Better Than ‘Waterworld’)

2 April 2009 11:43 AM, PDT | HollywoodOutbreak.com | See recent Hollywood Outbreak news »

Although Kevin Costner'S epic Dances With Wolves netted him Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director in 1991, he didn't fare as well in subsequent years -- Waterworld and The Postman were two of the decade's biggest critical bombs. Comparisons can be drawn between Costner and Clint Eastwood; each excel at both acting and directing when given the right material. In [...] »

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Sr Picks: Our Favorite Cult Movies

24 March 2009 3:21 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

The other day, we Screen Rant writers were chatting online and the subject of cult movies came up.  Immediately I began thinking of all the cult movies I’ve seen and loved (or loathed) - so I thought it would be great to list some of our favorite cult movies individually, and as a group.

As we were compiling our lists, we debated what, exactly, constitutes a “cult movie.”  We talked about different criteria… for instance movies that fail at the box office (or do only modestly well), but then do terrific on home video.  Or maybe they tank overall, but have a small, passionate (and underground?) fan base.  Then there are movies that gain some popularity, but are really, really weird.  Sr boss Vic Holtreman even posed the question on Twitter, and got some great answers.

To settle any debates about whether any of our picks were actual cult movies or not, »

- Heath McKnight

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Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (March 05, 2009)

5 March 2009 6:47 PM, PST | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

It’s The End Of The World As We Know It!

So the world is melting down. Foreclosures are skyrocketing, and the stock market is in the crapper. I may very well not have a job by the time I finish this column.

There’s absolutely nothing funny about any of this.

But it does remind me of a funny video, “Titanic in Five seconds”:

But It’s Not All Hopeless!

Seriously, you know what’s scariest about this current financial meltdown?  No one knows how bad it will end up being.

So, in order to put your mind at ease, I’ve done a little research and compiled all the possible outcomes to our current woes. According to economists, here are the five possible scenarios, from most optimistic to least optimistic:

Scenario One: Kevin Costner in The Postman

We’re talking almost complete devastation – a cross between Kevin Costner »

- dennis

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The Case of Forrest Gump is 'Curious,' Indeed

19 January 2009 10:46 PM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

Even though I have tremendous admiration for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, primarily for its technical achievements, I have to admit this humorous comparison more or less nails it on the head.

You see, Button screenwriter Eric Roth also wrote Forrest Gump, and as this video featured at Funny or Die points out, the new David Fincher film has more than its share of surface similarities with the 1994 Best Picture winner.

Of course, with some of Roth's other credits, perhaps we should be thankful that Benjamin Button doesn't resemble, say, The Postman.

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- Colin Boyd

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