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‘Sherlock Holmes’ New Sponsor For ‘Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show’
Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by CSS.
Sherlock Holmes has stepped up to sponsor next Sunday’s Family Guy special.
The upcoming Warner Bros. film will be the sole sponsor of Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show. Last week, Microsoft abruptly backed out as sponsor of the half-hour comedy-variety program, amid complaints of offensive themes and language. A sneak preview from the December release, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, will air during the broadcast.
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Brad Pitt In Negotiations To Play Moriarty “Sherlock Holmes” Sequel
Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
Brad Pitt is in discussions with the producers of Sherlock Holmes to star in a sequel to the Guy Ritchie-directed blockbuster.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has been tapped to star as Holmes’ arch nemesis Professor Moriarty in a follow-up to the upcoming film. In August, it was reported that Pitt would play the role in the first movie, though Warner denied the rumor.
Sherlock Holmes stars Robert Downey Jr. as the famous detective, Jude Law as his devoted sidekick Watson, and Rachel McAdams as Holmes’s love interest Irene Adler.
Sherlock Holmes opens in theaters Christmas Day.
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112 New Films Hit Theatre’s This Fall: December 2009 Fall Movie Preview
Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
DECEMBER:
December 4, 2009
- Armored, starring Columbus Short, Matt Dillon and Laurence Fishburne.
- Everybody’s Fine, starring Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale and Drew Barrymore.
- Brother’s, starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman.
- A Prophet, tells the drama that is an Arab prison.
- Serious Moonlight, starring Meg Ryan, Kristen Bell, Justin Long and Timothy Hutton.
December 11, 2009
- The Lovely Bones, starring Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon- written by Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson who also directs this film.
- Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon-directed by Clint Eastwood
December 18, 2009
- Did You Hear About The Morgans? Starring Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker and Mary Steen Burgen.
- Avatar, starring Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana and Michelle Rodriguez- written and directed by Jame Cameron.
December 25, 2009
- It’s Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin and Lake Bell.
- Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr., Rachel McAdams, Jude Law, Mark Strong- directed by Guy Ritchie.
- Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, starring Jason Lee, Zachary Levi, Justin Long, Anna Faris, Matthew Gray Gubler, Christina Applegate, David Cross, Jesse McCartney, Amy Poehler and Wendie Malick.
- The Tree of Life, Starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain.
December 30, 2009
- The White Ribbon, WWI Mystery.
December TBA
- Up In The Air, starring George Clooney, Jason Bateman and Vera Farmiga.
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"Sherlock Holmes" Movie Trailer
Posted on 21. May, 2009 by CSS.
The first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s big screen adaptation of Sherlock Holmes – starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams — made its online debut on Monday.
Let’s take a look at the plotline we can look forward to in this winter blockbuster:
In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
Sherlock Holmes will be released through Warner Bros. Pictures on November 20, 2009.
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Robert Downey Jr. To Play Hugh Hefner
Posted on 09. May, 2009 by CSS.
Robert Downey Jr. has earned the Hugh Hefner Seal of Approval to portray the men’s magazine boss in a proposed biopic based on his life.
Over the past year, the Iron Man has regularly expressed an interest in taking on the lead role in a retelling of the aging Lothario’s life story — but he has now been given the green light from Hef himself.
“Downey and I have talked about it and it is a very real possibility. He’s a marvelous actor and I would be honored if he decided to do it…”
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Robert Downey Jr. 'Iron Man 2' Movie Still
Posted on 04. May, 2009 by CSS.
On Friday, Paramount Pictures released the first still image of actor Robert Downey Jr. in character as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark in the upcoming superhero blockbuster, Iron Man 2.
The sequel to the 2008 box office smash is currently in production and slated for a May 2010 release.
I can hardly wait!!
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Guy Ritchie Ordered To Re-Shoot 5 Weeks Of Filming For 'Sherlock Holmes'
Posted on 19. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
After initial screening of scenes from Guy Ritchie’s new film Sherlock Holmes were judged not up to Warner Bros. standards, he has been ordered to refilm them. The movie, starring Jude Law and Robert Downey, Jr., was rumored to be cursed after Downey was knocked unconscious and a petrol tanker exploded on set in separate incidents. The scenes were also shot during Guy’s public divorce from Madonna, and I’m not at all surprised that they weren’t up to Guy’s usual standard. Dealing with an unhappy Madonna has to put anyone in an uncreative mood.
Guy Ritchie was fuming last night after being ordered to re-shoot five weeks’ worth of scenes for his Sherlock Holmes film.
Warner Bros chiefs said the first cut was not good enough — and blasted one scene as “ridiculously unrealistic”.
Guy, 40, must now call back A-list stars including Jude Law, and is battling to meet the November release date.
A source said the scenes were filmed while director Guy was “distracted” by his divorce from Madonna.
The insider added: “It’s disastrous news, but Guy has promised to fix it.”
-From The Sun
I’m actually very excited about this new film. Ritchie’s style has very quick cuts, quick dialogue, and quick plot twists. Two of his best are probably Snatch (starring Brad Pitt), and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. I’m wondering if that “ridiculously unrealistic” scene that Warner Bros. didn’t like was dubbed so because it doesn’t quite jive with the studios’ perception of what a Sherlock Holmes movie should be. Robert Downey Jr. may be in period costume, but the execs have to remember that they hired Ritchie to do the movie – and he has a style all his own.
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Scarlett Johansson Joining 'Iron Man 2' Cast!
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
This is exciting movie news for all the Iron Man fans!
Scarlett Johansson will reportedly join the cast of superhero blockbuster Iron Man 2.
The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star is in talks to play Russian spy Natasha Romanoff, AKA The Black Widow, in the upcoming sequel to last summer’s box office hit.
Entertainment Weekly sources claim Scarlett is so interested in the role that she has already met with Iron Man director Jon Favreau and producers from Marvel after inking a deal.
I cannot wait for Iron Man 2!!! Terrence Howard has really gotta be kicking himself now!!
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'The Great Performers' New York Times Series: Penelope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet, Robert Downey Jr…..
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
Italian photographer Paolo Pellgrin captured mostly Oscar nominees in everyday moments and the results are both unguarded and moving. I’m not a skilled photographer and I don’t have a great eye for these things but these are some of the loveliest photos I’ve ever seen of celebrities. The slideshow online is accompanied by commentary from NYT Magazine editor Lynn Hirschberg and is highly worth a view and listen. I’m featuring a few photos here, with apologies to Pellgrin and the NY Times, and there are many more available online. The article notes that they tried to show celebrities in their element and in my opinion the photos succeed beyond any I’ve seen in a long time. Hirschberg’s commentary is both insightful and revealing of the personalities behind the famous faces:
Here are some highlights of the slideshow commentary:
Kate Winslet, genuine “What [Pellegrin] was trying to achieve in these photographs was a kind of emotional truth that you can’t achieve… with perfect hair, makeup and a stylist… there is a quality to these pictures of being a little undone.”
Frank Langella, patrician, controlled: “He looks out at the world with a kind of patrician gaze. At least on the surface he seems to be performing. Which is interesting when… you watch him because he rarely seems unguarded. He almost seems as if he’s playing the character of Frank Langella, which is a very imposing character.”
Robert Downey Jr., comfortable and relaxed: “An amazing year… he went from [someone people] had kind of written off to being the biggest star in America, and justifiably so…. Of all the people we photographed… Robert Downey Jr. was by far the most comfortable in front of the camera.”
Sean Penn, unguarded at home: “The Sean Penn that’s out in the world… has a kind of Brando-like intensity. He’s very very conscious of how his face looks when it’s photographed. Which isn’t to say he’s vain… he’s one of the few actors who will not allow himself to be styled… but at the same time he’s very conscious of what it is to be on camera… When he’s home, that’s immediately gone, that disappears.”
Brad Pitt, hounded: “Perhaps the most photographed person in the world right now… He wanted to go out on his motorcycle… He has to be followed by a [security] van… while Pellegrin was photographing him on the bike, his bike broke. Immediately Brad Pitt was besieged by paparazzi and he turned toward [Pellegrin] and said ‘Now you see what my life is like.’ The challenge in this portfolio was trying to capture [him] in a way that [he] had not been captured, as Brad Pitt rather than Brangelina or this persona… or any number of ways that he has been characterized by the public.”
Penelope Cruz, conscious of her image: “Was very self conscious about the idea of us shooting [a dance rehearsal for her film Nine] because it was not perfect.”
Mickey Rourke, loves his dog Loki: “The comeback story of 2008…. The Wrestler kind of mirrored his own story… he was traveling… with his beloved Chihuahu Loki. I believe he’s only gone four days of Loki’s life without being with Loki.”
-Transcribed from NY Times Magazine editor Lynn Hirschberg’s audio commentary
You must go look at the SlideShow these photos are beautifully captured moments. The ones of Robert Downey Jr. are excellent in my opinion.
