Monday, November 21, 2011 2:00PM - By Damon Houx
There’s something curious about relaunching a famous brand that has gotten dusty. Sometimes reboots are done out of love, but more often than not it’s just a cashgrab. But don’t worry about 2011′s The Muppets, it was made by the right people for the right reasons. There’s no denying that The Muppets are a beloved group of performers, but between lesser films and TV movies, the gang has fallen from the spotlight – something that was inevitable after the passing of creator Jim Henson. Enter Jason Segel, who obviously helped will the production into existence, and now the muppets are back and as good as they once were. And if the movie mostly serves to push nostalgia buttons, it pushes them well.
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Monday, October 10, 2011 12:06PM - By Damon Houx
One of the big movies of the winter season is The Muppets, and we’re starting to see advertising for the film gear up (though they’ve had a fun run of movie trailer parodies). Jason Segel and Amy Adams star alongside such familiar felt faces as Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and Gonzo in the film that hits theaters November 23. But until then we should be inundated with more creative marketing, like this pre-movie clip for AMC theaters. Check it out…
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Thursday, September 15, 2011 11:39AM - By Damon Houx
The marketing for The Muppets has been nothing if not creative, and now they’ve moved on to parodying The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trailer. This doesn’t have the same psyche-out reveal of their earlier trailers, and stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Chris Cooper are front and center, while many of the film’s cameos are now readily apparent. This is a fun trailer and plays to what looks to be the film’s strength: its sense of humor. Check it out…
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Monday, June 20, 2011 11:05AM - By Damon Houx
After three psyche-out trailers, The Muppets finally has a non-parody trailer. Of all the reboots and relaunches, The Muppets could not be coming back at a more opportune time – people love the characters, most people in the United States grew up with Kermit and company (if not through the show and the series of movies, then through Sesame Street). The human cast includes Jason Segel, Amy Adams and Chris Cooper, and the trailer is great. Check it out…
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Monday, March 28, 2011 8:57AM - By Travis Woods
Superman and comic book fans, get this: Amy Adams has been cast in the coveted role of Lois Lane in Zack Snyder’s updated of the Superman franchise, The Man of Steel.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011 11:22AM - By Krystal Clark
David O. Russell’s next film project is the undertaking of the video game adaptation Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. The helmer is experiencing a surge in his career due to the popularity of The Fighter and all its Oscar nominations, but fans haven’t been as receptive to his take on Uncharted. People aren’t too keen about Mark Wahlberg playing Nathan Drake, and we can only imagine their response to who Russell has in mind to play Elena.
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Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:41PM - By Mali Elfman
Get ready to be be impressed by director David O. Russell and producer Mark Wahlberg’s cinematic experience The Fighter. Not only does this film boost an amazing true story but it also contains some of the best supporting roles of the year by all Christian Bale, Melissa Leo and Amy Adams. It’s stunning. Find out why below…
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Thursday, December 9, 2010 3:41PM - By Justine JC
The magnitude of the five year development fiasco that preceded the green light for this weekend’s fanatically anticipated release, The Fighter (directed by David O. Russell), seems unparalleled. Based on the life and career of the legendary “Irish” Micky Ward, played by Mark Wahlberg, The Fighter offers far more than your average boxing flick. For those of you looking to get your “Rocky” on, fear not, the fight scenes are plentiful. But in addition to upper cuts and toothless mongrels comes an unexpected level of heart and thematic poignance. We recently had the opportunity to speak with the film’s leading men to discuss their involvement in picture…
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Monday, November 15, 2010 4:48PM - By Krystal Clark
Production on the long awaited Muppets movie has finally begun. Screenwriter and co-star Jason Segel was recently spotted on set alongside his co-star Amy Adams shooting a street scene. Not only were those two photographed, but we also caught a glimpse of the newest Muppet, Walter. Unfortunately, for those of you who still believe that Muppets are real, we also get a good look at his puppeteer. Talk about ruining the illusion. Take a look…
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