Julia Jones and BooBoo Stewart Cast in Eclipse Posted on August 20th, 2009 7:06 PM by Mr. Shrek Filed under: Eclipse Eclipse has found itself two mo

Eclipse has found itself two more werewolves.

The third film in the Twilight Saga has cast Julia Jones (pictured) as Leah Clearwater and 15-year-old stuntman BooBoo Stewart as Leah's brother Seth.

Both these characters become full-on werewolves during Stephenie Meyer's New Moon, though they're not actually featured until Eclipse. In that installment, Leah - the pack's only female creature --and Seth team up with Jacob Black to protect Edward and Bella from an army of new vampires.

Eclipse just started shooting. It will open on June 30, 2010.

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First Look: Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer

Yesterday, Sam Rockwell spoke on his role as Justin Hammer in Iron Man 2.

But a picture is said to be worth a thousands words, making this an even better preview of the character.

Below, Rockwell is seen as Hammer, the multi-billionaire rival of Tony Stark in the highly-anticipated Iron Man sequel. It will be released on May 7, 2010.

New on DVD: The Last House on the Left, Hannah Montana: The Movie

It's safe to say that the two movies new on DVD this week are as different as two films can be. Let's take a closer look at each...

The Last House on the Left
Stars: Sara Paxton, Aaron Paul
Why you should rent it: Because it's fun to be scared.

Hannah Montana: The Movie
Stars: Miley Cyrus
Why you should rent it: So you can know who the heck your kids are talking about all the time.

Released: The Avatar Movie Trailer

On December 18, movie fans will be introduced to Avatar, James Cameron's latest adventure... in 3D!

The film stars Sam Worthington and is focused on a group of people that are pitted in a battle against a distant planet's indigenous population.

Below is the flick's first official trailer:




No More Sex for Gilles Marini

Sorry, female movie fans:

Gilles Marini will be not be reprising the role as Samantha Jones' well-endowed Malibu neighbor in the upcoming sequel to the Sex and the City movie.

"As far as I know, he will not be in the sequel," the actor's rep told E! News.

The highly anticipated Sex and the City sequel will begin production within a month.

But you can find Marini elsewhere this fall: he's currently shooting a role on Brothers & Sisters in which he plays a love interest to Sarah Walker.

Reel Movie Reviews: Inglourious Basterds

In case you haven't seen it plastered on every ad and in every commercial, Inglourious Basterds is directed by Quentin Tarantino.

This will certainly be clear from the moment the movie opens. Anyone that takes issue with his unique blend of genres and self-indulgent style should stay as far away from this film as possible.

But anyone simply seeking a great time at the theater should line up now for a ticket. Read more with our full Inglourious Basterds review.

Sam Rockwell Dishes on Iron Man 2 Character

Mickey Rourke will star in Iron Man 2 as Whiplash.

Scarlett Johansson makes a sexy appearance as Black Widow in the sequel.

Both these roles have been hyped to death online, while Sam Rockwell has gone relatively unnoticed.

The actor takes on the part of Justin Hammer in next summer's blockbuster, and he revealed a couple tidbits about him in a recent interview.

"He's a rival to Tony Stark and he's an arms dealer and, you know, he's in cahoots with a couple of people. He’s kind of a shyster," Rockwell told MoviesOnline. "I think he’s essentially he's a fan of Tony’s, but he doesn’t get the attention he wants from Tony and that's where I think it starts to go wrong for Justin a little bit."

Rockwell did say he thinks Hammer and Stark are similar.

"I think that ultimately Justin is probably more insecure and so that might be his downfall. And his ambition may be stronger in a way. So it’s a trap that Justin might fall into."

In the Works: A Dirty Dancing Remake

Hollywood is officially out of new ideas.

Sources have confirmed that Lionsgate is planning a remake of Dirty Dancing, with Julia Dahl (Uptown Girls) penning the script.

For those that have lived under a rock for the past two decades, the original 1987 movie starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It centered on a young woman and the mysterious, handsome dance instructor she meets one summer at camp.

No production date has been set for the ridiculously-planned reboot.

Director Confirms (Eventual) Plans for a Hancock Sequel

As Will Smith himself as confirmed, there will definitely be a Hancock sequel.

In a new interview with Sci-Fi Wire, director Peter Berg echoed the star's sentiments, but he said no time table has been set for production.

"They'd like to fast-track it, but Will's busy, I'm pretty busy. We're excited to do one, but we want the script to be right and the movie to be right. We don't feel a burning imperative to go right back into it," Berg said.

However, Berg did reveal a possible spoiler for the follow-up film.

At the end of the original, Smith's character is revealed to be an immortal god that becomes vulnerable in the presence of his goddess companion (Charlize Theron). Such a mythology will likely be explored in a sequel, said Berg.

"There might be another god out there. There might be another one."

Almost Definitely Coming Soon: A District 9 Sequel

If ever a film were ripe for a sequel, it's District 9.

The low budge film was made for just $30 million and has already grossed $37 million.

It concludes - spoiler alert! - with a number of questions:

• Do Christopher and his son make it back to their home planet?
• Does Wikus ever get "fixed" and become human again?
• What happens to the aliens that were successfully transferred from District 9?

Above all, the movie has a director, Neil Blomkamp, who clearly up for another film.

''I would do anything to go back to the world of District 9 again,'' he told Entertainment Weekly last month. ''Or District 10.''

Almost Definitely Coming Soon: A District 9 Sequel Posted on August 17th, 2009 3:35 PM by Mr. Shrek Filed under: District 9 If ever a film were ripe

We're as shocked and depressed about this news as you are.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a sequel to Which Chicks is seriously on the way.

The 2004 Wayans Brothers comedy - which starred Marlon and Shawn Wayans as sibling FBI agents posing as a pair of Caucasian woman - somehow made $70 million at the box office.

No details about the sequel have been released, but we don't need to hear any to question whether this is proof that the Hollywood Apocalypse is clearly on the way.

The Official Movie Trailer for The Final Destination

Stop us if you've heard this before, but The Final Destination focuses on a teen's premonition of death.

In this installment of the horror franchise, he sees a a deadly race-car crash before it happens and manages to save the lives of his peers - but Death has other ideas. It sets out to collect those who evaded their demise.

The Final Destination comes out on August 28 and you can watch its official trailer below:

James Vanderbilt to Pen Spider-Man 5 and Spider-Man 6

While production on Spider-Man 4 won't begin until early 2010, and while the movie won't come out until May 6, 2011, the franchise is planning way ahead.

James Vanderbilt has already been chosen to pen the screenplay for Spider-Man 5 and Spider-Man 6; he wrote the first draft of the script for the upcoming fourth installment.

Variety reports that the fifth and sixth movies have an interconnected storyline, conceivably one that might not involve Tobey Maguire or Kirsten Dunst. Neither star is signed beyond the next film in the franchise.

Major Voices Lined Up for Oobermind

It's only a cartoon, but it's shaping up to be a major one.

Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, and Jonah Hill will voice characters in DreamWorks’ upcoming adventure Oobermind. They join a cast already led by Tina Fey.

In the comedy, which is slated for a fall 2010 release, Ferrell will star as a disaffected supervillain, while Pitt will portray his archnemesis and Hill will simply be a new player on the scene.

District 9 Scares Up Major Box Office Haul

District 9 was made for $30 million. This weekend, it earned $37 at the box office.

That's a pretty solid turnaround.

Here's a look at the complete top five from the last three days, which doesn't bode well for Jeremy Piven or anyone involved with The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard.

1. District 9: $37 million
2. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra: $22.5 million
3. The Time Traveler's Wife: $19.2 million
4. Julie and Julia: $12.4 million
5. G-Force: $6.9 million

Robert Downey Jr: The Next Lestat Du Lioncort?

It started with Twilight.

It's continuing with The Vampire Diaries.

Now, the blood-sucking craze in Hollywood is spreading to one of the best actors around.

Robert Downey Jr. is in negotiations to bring Lestat Du Lioncort back to the big screen, as Universal Pictures is looking to reboot Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles.

Lestat was the lead character in both movie adaptations of these beloved novels. Tom Cruise took on the role in 1994's Interview with the Vampire; while Stuart Townsend played him in the 2002 film adaptation of Queen of the Damned.

Opening This Weekend: District 9, Bandslam, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

Looking for a science-fiction film this weekend? A music-based adventure? A romantic tale? A dirty comedy? This week's round of new movies has it all...

District 9
Stars: Aliens!
Quick Synopsis: Humans hold an alien race captive in horrid conditions.
Prediction: Huge buzz, but likely not enough to propel it to top of the box office.

Bandslam
Stars: Vanessa Hudgens
Quick Synopsis: A student rock band creates a new group of friends.
Prediction: Never underestimate the power of a High School Musical alum.

The Time Traveler's Wife
Stars: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams
Quick Synopsis: A marriage faces a difficult dilemma: the husband can't help but travel back in time occasionally.
Prediction: Based on a best-seller, destined for top three at the box office.

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Stars: Jeremy Piven
Quick Synopsis: Piven channels Ari Gold, this time as a shady, hilarious used car salesman.
Prediction: Guys love Piven. This will do well.

Coming to the Big Screen: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

It's sat atop the best-seller's list for months.

Therefore, it's no surprise that Steve Harvey's book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man will soon be made into a movie.

The comedian penned the book of advice for women seeking to better understand their mates; the self-help tome was inspired by a segment on Harvey's syndicated morning radio show.

No production date has been set.

Jennifer Aniston to Sing in Goree Girls

Jennifer Aniston won't simply be starring in The Goree Girls, a drama focused on a set of female prisoners that form a popular radio country-and-western band in the 1940s.

She'll be showing off her pipes in the film!

"She can sing," said Michael Sucsy, the movie's director "And she's going to learn how to play the Dobro [guitar]."

Taylor Lautner Previews New Moon in Latest Trailer

Viewers that purchase a ticket for Bandslam this weekend are in for an extra treat:

A new theatrical trailer for New Moon will precede the Vanessa Hudgens movie, as star Taylor Lautner is featured prominently in it.

The actor that plays Jacob Black previews his character's increased role in the Twilight sequel, while telling the audience:

"New Moon is a lot more complicated than Twilight was. Bella is in such a deep depression when Edward leaves, and Jacob is the friend that will always be there for her... New Moon is going to be stepped up a whole other notch."

Watch the latest preview below:

Report Casts Doubt on Arrested Development Movie

Nooooo!

In Januuary, Will Arnett said: "For once and for all, the Arrested Development movie is happening!"

But is it, really?

Considering the amount of time that has passed since the Fox sitcom was on the air, as well as the other projects creator Mitch Hurwitz is developing, an insider told Zap2It that he doubts the project will ever get off the ground.

"I don't think Mitch is gonna do it," the source said. "It seems like he's moving off the idea. So much time has passed."

Carey Mulligan Lands Key Role in Wall Street Sequel

The cast for the Wall Street sequel continues to grow.

Frank Langella was added earlier this week.

Now, British actress Carey Mulligan has been cast as Michael Douglas’s daughter in the Oliver Stone-directed follow-up.

The 24-year old, who portrayed one of Keira Knightley’s sisters in Pride & Prejudice and also had a bit role in Public Enemies, will star as the estranged daughter of disgraced corporate giant Gordon Gekko.

Her character will become romantically involved Shia LaBeouf’s eager Wall Street trader in the film. Not a bad gig by any means.

Bryan Singer to Direct Battlestar Galactica Movie

Holy frak!

Following years of rumors, Battlestar Galactica will be hitting the big screen.

Universal Pictures has confirmed Internet speculation that Bryan Singer will direct and produce the wildly-anticipated movie, which will be based on the iconic science-fiction series.

Glen Larson, who created original Battlestar Galactica in 1978, will also serve as a producer.

Not much is known about the movie's plot, but it likely won't pick up where the TV show left off; look for it to be a total re-imagining of the universe that was created by Larson in the mid-70s.

Christopher McQuarrie to Write Wolverine Sequel

The next Wolverine movie is already being planned.

Christopher McQuarrie has signed on to write the script for the sequel. McQuarrie won an Academy Award for The Usual Suspects and contributed to the first X-Men installment.

Hugh Jackman, of course, will star again as Logan/Wolverine. Last week, he hinted that the movie's storyline will take its cue from the early 1980s miniseries, which is set in Japan and features Wolverine dealing with annoying, dangerous ninjas.

New Moon Stars Cover Entertainment Weekly

With all the Eclipse casting news going around these days - John Huston and Catalina Sandino Moreno were each added to the movie in the past two days - it's easy to forget that New Moon is actually the next Twilight Saga installment to his theaters.

The movie comes out on November 20.

Two of the film's stars, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, cover the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. Inside, they dish on the highly-anticipated Twilight sequel:

Stewart, on their on-screen chemistry: "We have that [best friend] relationship. It’s lamely cute.”

Lautner, on bulking up to play Jacob: “My body fat got so low that we actually needed to increase it a little bit. My trainer would be like, ‘Go have a huge milk shake just so I can get a thousand calories into your body.’”

Stewart, on making Twilight: “We needed to make something commercial but stay true to the book. We didn’t have enough money. It was all very impulsive, and that’s what I love about that movie."

Cast in Eclipse: Catalina Sandino Moreno

Sorry, Jack Huston. You've been upstaged.

The British actor was cast yesterday as Royce King II in the third Twilight Saga installment.

But today's Eclipse-related news centers around the franchise's first-ever Oscar nominee: Catalina Sandino Moreno will portray Maria in the film, the evil vampire that turned Jasper, along with a number of other humans, during a 19th century war.

Sandino Moreno became the first Colombian to be nominated for Academy Award for her role in 2004's Maria Full of Grace.

Eclipse will mark her big sceen debut in America. Welcome to the franchise!

Eclipse Casting News: Jack Huston as Royce King II

Jack Huston has landed his first role in an American movie - and it's like to catapult him to stardom!

The British actor will play Royce King II in Eclipse. The character is a human that lived during the Depression and was engaged to Rosalie Hale (Nikki Reed).

Huston the grandson of director John Huston; he's also the nephew of stars Anjelica Huston and Danny Huston and will play a part ABC’s new drama, Eastwick.

The third film in the Twilight Saga, meanwhile, starts shooting next week in Vancouver.

Joe Jonas Joins A-List Cast of Valentine's Day

We didn't think it was possible, but the cast of Valentine's Day just got even better looking.

Beloved boy band member Joe Jonas will appear in the ensemble romantic comedy, which centers on a series of love stories taking place in Los Angeles on February 14.

The film's A-list of stars already includes Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Taylor Lautner and Queen Latifah.

The movie started shooting three weeks ago and is scheduled to finish in October. It will be released on February 12, 2010.

New on DVD: I Love You, Man and 17 Again

There's a comedy for adults and one for the whole family new on DVD this week. Here's a closer look at each movie...

I Love You, Man
Stars: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones
Why you should rent it: Because you enjoy laughing.

17 Again
Stars: Matthew Perry, Zac Efron
Why you should rent it: Because your teenage daughter will love you forever.

The Movie Trailer for The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

The producers behind The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard are banking on one thing:

Those that love Jeremy Piven on Entourage will flock to this new comedy.

In the movie, Piven plays Don Ready, an over-the-top salesman that's pretty much the embodiment of Ari Gold.

But don't just take our word for it. Watch the trailer below:

Another New Moon Trailer: Short, Sweet... Hot!

A fresh New Moon trailer has arrived.

It's brief, but it's revealing: below, Jacob basically gives his dating pitch to Bella, telling the beauty that he'll "never hurt her."

It helps that Taylor Lautner is shirtless when he says this. Watch the preview below and let us know what you think:

Marlon Wayans: Excited for G.I. Joe Sequel

Based on its box office performance, there's no doubt that there will be a sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

"They will make a sequel," Marlon Wayans, who plays Ripcord, told E! News over the weekend. "That's the thing about Hollywood. They will make a sequel and sequel to the sequel and then a sequel to the sequel's sequel... I can't wait to do it. If it happens, that would be great."

Ripcord Photo

The actor also thinks there's spin-off material for a few character.

"I think they'll probably go with Snake Eyes [played by Ray Park] first," he said. "Although I could probably whoop Snake Eyes' ass."

Catherine Hardwicke Reveals Twilight Casting Scoop

Attention, Twilight Saga fans:

Prior to this week's Teen Choice Awards, director Catherine Hardwicke revealed a rather juicy bit of news:

It turns out that Bryce Dallas Howard - who will replace Rachelle Lefevre in the role of Victoria for Eclipse - was the director's first choice for that character.

However, Howard balked because she considered the role too minor at the time. With Victoria featured prominently in Eclipse, the actress was glad to accept.

This seems to lend credence to Lefevre's argument that she was forced out of the project. Watch the revealing Hardwicke interview below:

Edward James Olmos Nabs Role in The Green Horne

Edward James Olmos has been added to the cast of The Green Hornet.

The veteran actor, best known these days for having played Admiral Adama on Battlestar Galactica, will star opposite Seth Rogen in the July 2010 blockbuster.

Recently stopped outside an event, Olmos told the website Hollywood Snitch: "I'm on my way to do The Green Hornet. It'll be a lot of fun with Seth [Rogen], Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz."

Last week, Jay Chou was added to the movie's ever-growing cast.

Hugh Jackman Confirms Plans for Wolverine Sequel... in Japan

There's a version of the Wolverine comic book story, penned by Frank Miller and Chris Claremont, that focuses on this hero's learning of Eastern philosophy and fighting skills. It takes place in Japan.

Based on an interview with Hugh Jackman at this weekend's Teen Choice Awards, it looks like that's where this character is headed in the inevitable sequel to X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

"Japan is where we're heading, [and] we're starting to work on it now. We're in the... first steps of developing that story," Jackman told MTV News.

The star also reiterated his desire to bring Miller and Claremont's storyline to the big screen, as Jackman said he's "made no real secret" of his fondness for that chapter in Wolverine's history.

"I think the fans love that saga. It's my favorite saga of the Wolverine stories. That's a movie I've longed to make from the beginning, so that's where we're heading."

Courteney Cox: Scream 4 Looks "Fantastic"

At the conclusion of Scream 3, Deputy Dewey (David Arquette) proposed to his longtime crush, Gale (Arquette's real-life wife, Courteney Cox).

It looks like Gale said yes, as Cox discussed the fourth installment in this franchise wile promoting her new sitcom, Cougar Town, last week.]

"She has a kid now [and] she's married to Dewey," the actress told Scifiwire.com.

Scream 4 will be written by Kevin Williamson, who is a busy man these days (he's also producing the upcoming CW series, The Vampire Diaries). He's said the fourth film will be the start of a new trilogy, one that Cox sounds awfually excited for.

"I heard the idea for Scream 4, and it's fantastic," she said.

Paul Giamatti to Play Larry in The Three Stooges

Following Sean Penn's decision to drop out of The Three Stooges movie, the film has found a suitable replacement.

Paul Giamatti will take over as Larry, with Benicio Del Toro still attached to play Moe. However, Jim Carrey will not be playing Curly, as was previously reported.

MGM is hoping for a 2010 release for the big screen adaptation. It will be written and directed by the Farrelly Brothers.

Call us crazy, but Giamatti appears to be an ideal Larry...