At the rate Mel Gibson’s career is going we’re not sure when his next movie The Beaver will hit theaters. It’s a dark comedy directed by Jodie Foster and co-stars Gibson as a man who uses a beaver puppet to communicate. The story was interesting and off the wall enough to get picked up by a studio, but because of the decline in the actor’s public appeal will it ever see the light of day?
Over the past couple of weeks, The Hangover 2 has been the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. The film has been overshadowed by a dark cloud brought upon us by Mel Gibson. The Oscar winner was set to do a cameo in the sequel but the cast and crew were against it causing director Todd Phillips to drop him. Rumors soon spread that Galifianakis was the main culprit, who caused Gibson to get tossed. Galifianakis recently appeared on an episode of “The Today Show” to promote his new film, Due Date and he addressed the speculation regarding his involvement.
Update: Gibson has been replaced by Liam Neeson. Read the casting announcement now!
All the hype surrounding Mel Gibson and his comedic return to the big screen has been a total waste. The actor was confirmed to appear in Todd Phillips upcoming sequel The Hangover 2 for Warner Bros but according to Coming Soon, it’s not happening. Phillips has revealed that the Gibson cameo has been officially dropped.
Yesterday, there were rumors that Mel Gibson would attempt to breathe new life into his career by appearing in the sequel, The Hangover 2. Right now, it’s the comedy of the moment and everyone wants to be a part of it so we’re not surprised that he’s shown interest. What started off as pure speculation has been confirmed by the trades. Not only will Gibson appear in the film but he’ll play a tattoo artist. Would you trust him with a needle?
Is someone trying to get another image makeover? Mel Gibson has been public enemy number 1 for a while now, and he’s in desperate need of help. What better way to get on America’s good side again than through comedy? According to several ports, the Oscar winning actor might make an appearance in the highly anticipated Todd Phillips sequel, The Hangover 2.
Do you like January releases? Because we got January releases! Three such movies arrive on shelves this week including the relentlessly promoted Legion, the wildly confusing Daybreakers, and the return of Mel Gibson in Edge of Darkness.
There’s also plenty of TV on DVD to check out with many of your favorites series of the 90s rolling out new seasons on DVD.
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According to the Associated Press, while filming his latest project How I Spent My Summer Vacation, Oscar winner Mel Gibson has embraced the gift of giving. The actor has been staying in the Mexican port city of Veracruz during the movie’s production and he’s decided to make a huge donation to a prison/future museum.
The end of the week brings us many interesting news stories. Today we have updates on the late-actress Brittany Murphy, Harry Potter, and Mel Gibson, whose acting come back has hit a rough patch. One of today’s stories even include a man on the verge of losing his job, but you’ll understand the entertainment value when you read more about it. Let’s get to it…
Edge of Darkness marks the return of Oscar winner Mel Gibson to the big screen. He’s been active behind the scenes directing such films as Apocalypto but this is the first time he’s stepped in front of the camera in seven and a half years. In Edge of Darkness he plays a grief stricken cop looking for answers regarding his daughter’s murder. What appears to be a senseless act of violence barely touches the web of lies and deception brewing beneath the surface…
