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Haywire Trailer Will Beat You Silly

Damon Houx — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:00:48 +0000

The story of Haywire is familiar. Government agent goes on an appointment and ends up betrayed. But the players are exciting. Steven Soderberg reteaming with The Limey screenwriter Lem Dobbs. Newcomer Gina Carano going face to face with Michael Fassbender, Michael Douglas, Antonio Banderas, Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor and Bill Paxton. Though the January release date doesn’t inspire confidence, it’s trying to be 2012′s Taken. And it looks to deliver. Check out the trailer…

The main question mark seems to be Carano, as she was a professional fighter in MMA, but this is the big leagues. But Soderberg is usually smart in his casting, it seems unlikely he didn’t think she could handle it. It’s also nice to see a good looking action movie that doesn’t star Jason Statham or Sylvester Stallone. So much of the summer action can also fall into the sci-fi fantasy genres, which means less actual hand to hand combat and more CGI stunts.

Soderberg’s panel at comic-con went well, so we’re in the build for the film’s release, and the first official trailer does create some excitement about the project. We’re still a ways out and Soderberg’s got Contagion in the can and ready for a September release. As Soderberg said at the con, the rumors of his retirement have been greatly exaggerated.

What do you think of this trailer?

Michael Douglas to Receive Icon Award at Palm Springs Film Festival

Krystal Clark — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:11 +0000

Michael Douglas continues to bounce back from a tumultuous year by focusing on his work. The actor was recently nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the sequel Wall Street Money Never Sleeps and now he’s set to receive a high honor from The Palm Springs Film Festival for his career achievements.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Douglas has been chosen to receive the Icon award at this year’s event. The actor will have his 2010 film Solitary Man screened at the festival, “preceded by a conversation with the 66-year old actor who’s currently battling throat cancer.” The tribute will take place on January 13 according to a press release sent out by the organizers.

The tribute will include several clips from his various films and an intimate one on one conversation with Peter Bart. Despite his rough year, Douglas has remained active and in Hollywood’s forefront. We’re not sure if his performance in Wall Street Money Never Sleeps will bring home the Golden Globe or come anywhere near an Oscar but the recognition must feel nice.

What do you think of Douglas recieving the Icon award at the festival? Do you think he’s a deserving pick?

Michael Douglas Prepping for Liberace, Shoots in Summer 2011

Krystal Clark — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:06:03 +0000

Michael Douglas has had a rough year. The Oscar award winner was in the middle of a promotional tour for Wall Street Money Never Sleeps when he revealed that he was battling cancer. The actor and producer never let the disease get the best of him, and since then he’s undergone extensive treatment. Douglas recently spoke to THR about the preparation he’s doing for his next big screen role in Steven Soderberg’s Liberace biopic.

Douglas told the trade that he’s currently a blank slate when it comes to the character and he’s got a ton of tapes that he’s been watching of his performances. Thus far everything he’s seen shows that he was a very lovely man. Liberace is set to begin production in May or June and will require Douglas to wear prosthetic makeup to get the full look of the singer. He’ll also have to undergo some serious musical training so he can believably pull off the performance sequences.

Besides Douglas, there’s been word that Matt Damon has been tapped to play Liberace’s lover Scott Thorson.

Are you ready to see Douglas get back into the swing of things? Do you think he’ll make a good Liberace?

Wall Street Money Never Sleeps: Movie Review

Krystal Clark — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:30:01 +0000

Oliver Stone returns to the big screen with the long awaited sequel to his 1980s hit Wall Street. Money Never Sleeps takes place during the 2008 recession and follows a new and younger group of Wall Street traders. The film doesn’t try to copy the original as much as you might think. Yes, there’s the mentoring of an up and comer by a devious veteran but it also tackles the politics and corruption present in the new millennium. Money Never Sleeps opens a whole new bag of worms.

Check out the review…

The Players:

Director: Oliver Stone
Screenwriters: Allan Loeb, Stephen Schiff, Oliver Stone and Stanley Weiser (characters)
Cast: Shia Labeouf, Michael Douglas, Carey Mulligan, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella, Eli Wallach, Susan Sarandon
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Original Music By: Craig Armstrong

The Plot:

Money Never Sleeps is set 20 years after the first film and centers on a young Wall Street trader named Jacob Moore (Labeouf), who gets taught some hard lessons in the business. After emerging from his stint in prison, Gordon Gekko has become a popular author and media expert on all things financial. He’s also Jacob’s future father-in-law who helps him take down the corrupt bank CEO, Bretton James (Brolin). In exchange for his services, Moore has to help Gekko repair his estranged relationship with his daughter Winnie (Mulligan). He soon discovers that playing with money is like playing with greed and greed isn’t good, it’s evil.

The Good:

The Cast: Money Never Sleeps is filled with a cast of Oscar winners and nominees led by the cool and collected Michael Douglas. Every actor elevates the other’s performance, which makes the film more watchable and more entertaining. LaBeouf may seem like an odd choice for such a dramatic role but he really brings it and proves that he can hang with the big dogs.
The Cinematography: New York City is shown in the way that would make any outsider jealous. It’s shot beautifully with the architecture being somewhat of a secondary character in the film.
The Wardrobe: All of the characters have money and we can tell. Their dressed from head to toe in the most expensive and tailored clothes. You will walk out of the theater with a sudden desire to hit the mall. The film makes you not only want to look good, but powerful as well.
The Set Design: Everything from the Wall Street offices, to the lofts, to the mansions are crafted with such detail. The set designers make sure that every nook and cranny tells a story about the characters and they do!
Carey Mulligan: Earlier I noted the cast but Mulligan’s performance deserves to be called out. Her portrayal as the long suffering daughter of Gekko and fiancee of Jacob is the heart and soul of the film. She’s the glue that holds both men together whether they realize it or not, and when she breaks the viewer does as well. That’s how good she is.

The Bad:

The Length: The only bad thing about the film is its length. The last 15 minutes could have been cut out. The story seems to have a natural resolve at a certain point but then it throws you a curve ball that then has to be played out. Unfortunately, by that time you’re ready for everything to wrap up.

Overall:

Wall Street Money Never Sleeps is a pleasant surprise. It’s not better than the original but it’s a solid stand alone film.

Rating: 8/10

Wall Street Money Never Sleeps opens in theaters nationwide on September 24th.

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Will you be seeing Wall Street Money Never Sleeps this weekend?

Michael Douglas, Josh Brolin Trade Insults in Wall Street 2 Clip

Krystal Clark — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:27:52 +0000

Last week we brought you a clip from Oliver Stone’s latest film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps that featured Michael Douglas schooling Shia Labeouf on the game of greed. Today we have another scene from the movie that features Gordon Gekko trading insults with his younger and richer nemesis, Bretton James who’s played by Josh Brolin. Watch these two money grubbers go at it…

Money Never Sleeps takes place 20 plus years after the first film and centers on an up and coming Wall Street trader who gets taught some hard lessons in the business. In the midst of it he unites with the infamous Gekko to save the financial community from the oncoming economic collapse.

When Gekko was at the top of his game James was an up and comer and as you can see there’s some animosity between the two. Now that Gekko is no longer top dog, he has some resentment towards James. Don’t you love the insults he throws his way? ” You know what they say? Fools make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Classic.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps was originally scheduled to hit theaters in April but has been pushed back to September 24th.

What do you think of the latest clip from the film?

Wall Street 2 Clip: Michael Douglas Explains Why Money Never Sleeps

Krystal Clark — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:21:37 +0000

Later this month Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone will return to the meanest land of all — Wall Street. The duo are back in the sequel Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps to tell another story of greed gone bad. This time Gekko isn’t the top dog, but an ex-con using his slimy ways to once again influence those around him. If there’s anything he knows it’s the game, so check out this newly released clip that features Gekko explaining to Shia LaBeouf why “money never sleeps.”

After emerging from his stint in prison Gordon Gekko has become a popular author and media expert on all things financial. Labeouf’s character Jake is completely enamored by his charisma and his knowledge, and like most young brokers falls under his spell.

Money Never Sleeps takes a page out of the original’s script, with the only difference being time. It’s set 20 years after the first film and centers on an up and coming Wall Street trader who gets taught some hard lessons in the business. In the midst of it he unites with the infamous Gekko to save the financial community from the oncoming economic collapse.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps was originally scheduled to hit theaters in April but has been pushed back to September 24th.

What do you think of this clip from Wall Street 2? Are you interested in seeing the film?

Trailer for Solitary Man – Michael Douglas is Still a Playa

Anet Hovhanesian — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:51:58 +0000

Michael Douglas and Jesse Eisenberg star in Brian Koppelman and David Levien’s new film, Solitary Man. Douglas plays a former car dealership mogul dealing with a string of business problems. But his real issues are at home in his personal life. A man unable to commit to his family because of his desire for relationships with women, lots of women. What better ”mature” actor to play a playboy than Douglas? The man is talented and has definitely had his days as a playboy (and still isn’t looking too bad).

Although the plot seems a little weak, the film received positive feedback at the 2009 Toronto Film Festival where it premiered. The film also stars big names such as Susan Sarandon, Mary-Louise Parker and Danny DeVito. There was no shortage of talent on this film but is there enough storyline to keep an audience captivated from beginning to end? We’re going to have to wait to find out but I am holding my breath for directors Koppelman/Levien to come through. They did write the screenplays for Rounders, Runaway Jury and directed Knockaround Guys.

Watch the trailer below to see just what the buzz is all about…

What do you think? Do you buy Douglas as a playboy?

Wall Street Money Never Sleeps International Trailer

Krystal Clark — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:52:23 +0000

An international trailer has been released for Oliver Stone’s long awaited sequel, Wall Street Money Never Sleeps. It’s a worthy follow up to the teaser trailer that showed less footage but still built up the anticipation. With this trailer you get to see more of the story and the characters led by Michael Douglas‘ Gordon Gekko.

After watching this version of the trailer, I have to admit it shows a LOT of important footage. They pretty much give away what happens in the final act of the film, as well as the relationship between Shia Labeouf and Carey Mulligan’s characters. After emerging from his stint in prison Gordon Gekko has become a popular author and media expert on all things financial. Labeouf’s character Jake is completely enamored by his charisma and his knowledge, and like most young brokers falls under his spell.

Mulligan plays Gekko’s daughter and Jake’s fiancee and throughout the entire trailer she constantly warns Jake to stay away from her father. There’s also an appearance by Frank Langella who looks insane in ever shot he’s in, and Josh Brolin who attempts to kill Jake with his motorcycle. Thanks trailer people for telling us all the good plot points in the film.

Let us know your thoughts on the international Wall Street 2 trailer. Do you think it shows too much footage?

Wall Street Money Never Sleeps Poster

Krystal Clark — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:01:16 +0000

Yesterday, the teaser trailer for Oliver Stone‘s long awaited sequel Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps finally arrived and it unveiled a new Gordon Gekko. He’s fresh from prison and ready to take on the world that he once dominated, the only problem is things have changed, and not for the better. The first official poster has been released for the movie and it looks really familiar.

Money Never Sleeps will mimic a lot of the original story from the first Wall Street movie. Labeouf’s character is an up and coming trader on Wall Street who gets taught some hard lessons in the business. In the midst of it, he unites with the infamous Gordon Gekko to save the financial community from the oncoming economic collapse. If that’s not enough for you, he also gets involved with Gekko’s daughter and tries to find out who’s responsible for the death of his former mentor.

The first poster for the film looks eerily familiar to the poster for 1997′s The Devil’s Advocate with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. It looks like Labeouf’s character is making a deal with the devil, which may be another reason why I can see the correlation. Even though Shia cleaned up from head to toe for this film, it’s hard to buy him in this role. He’s 23 years old and still has a baby face. He looks like he just got out of his economics class not off the Wall Street trading floor.

To be fair when Charlie Sheen starred in the original film, he was only 22, but a lot more believable. Here’s the poster for Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

What do you think of the poster for Wall Street Money Never Sleeps? Does Shia look like a good fit for this role?

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Official Wall Street 2 Photos

Krystal Clark — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:19:02 +0000

This year we’ll see the long gestating sequel to the Oliver Stone eighties flick, Wall Street emerge from the ashes. The new film is called Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and it stars Shia Labeouf as a young trader who bites off more than he can chew in the dog eat dog world of the stock market. Over at USA Today, they debuted some high quality photos from the film that feature the young actor trading in his t-shirt and jeans for a few custom suits and some hair gel.

The film takes a page out of the original’s script, with the only difference being the time. It’s set 20 years after the first film and centers on an up and coming Wall Street trader who gets taught some hard lessons in the business. In the midst of it he unites with the infamous Gordon Gekko to save the financial community from the oncoming economic collapse.

If that’s not enough for you, he also gets involved with Gekko’s daughter and tries to find out who’s responsible for the death of his former mentor. And we can’t forget that Gekko has been recently released from prison for all the devious stuff he did in the first movie. In his case, greed wasn’t always so good.

In the following photos we get a glimpse of co-star Josh Brolin who is described as the new villain, which will be entertaining to see. He’s filling the bad boy shoes that Douglas left open and he’s more than talented enough to take on the challenge.

Check out the photos…

What do you think of Shia’s makeover in Wall Street 2? Can you take him seriously as a professional trader?

Vanity Fair’s Wall Street 2 Cast Photo

Krystal Clark — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:35 +0000

Our first official look at the cast of the upcoming Wall Street sequel Money Never Sleeps has appeared online and it’s thanks to the folks at Vanity Fair. The magazine that’s known for its breathtaking photos under the creative direction of photographer Annie Leibovitz. The whole cast showed up for the shoot, including Satan’s spawn Gordon Gekko aka Michael Douglas…

The cast of Money Never Sleeps is led by Shia Labeouf, and the film’s story will mimic some of the original content from the first movie. Labeouf’s character is an up and coming trader on Wall Street who gets taught the hard lessons of the business. In the midst of it he unites with the infamous Gordon Gekko to save the financial community from the oncoming economic collapse. If that’s not enough for you, he also gets involved with Gekko’s daughter and tries to find out who’s responsible for the death of his former mentor.

The above photo features Josh Brolin, director Oliver Stone, Douglas, Labeouf and Golden Globe nominee Carey Mulligan. The film is slated to hit theaters on April 23, 2010, so get ready for Shia to trade in Sam Witwicky’s ‘Strokes T-shirt for a couple of costum made suits.

Here’s another photo from the Vanity Fair issue that features a solo shot of a newly reformed Gekko.

What do you think of the first official cast photos from Money Never Sleeps?

McGregor, Quaid, Douglas, Join Knockout

Krystal Clark — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:09:25 +0000

A while back we brought you news about Steven Soderbergh‘s upcoming femme fatale flick, Knockout. The director cast professional fighter Gina Carano in the lead role, and with such a daring move you’ve got to have some serious backup, so he brought out the big boys for the supporting cast.

Today, several sites have posted news regarding the casting for the film including Movieline, who reported that Inglourious Basterds star Michael Fassbender had landed a role. They recently interviewed the actor and learned that Soderbergh will start filming early next month in Dublin. Other than that he couldn’t give any specifics on his part, except that it will have some level of physicality.

Next in line, The Playlist revealed that Michael Douglas, Dennis Quaid, and Ewan McGregor will also co-star, and gave a small character description for each. All the male actors will be a part of Carano’s special team. Douglas will play an older government official, Fassbender and a yet to be named actor will be members of her commando spy unit, and McGregor will be the owner of the private military company she works for.

The specifics on Quaid’s character haven’t been released, but we’re sure he’ll be in the thick of whatever drama the script has to offer. There’s also been a slight change in the film’s story, which originally centered on a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Now she was raised in the military, and left to work for a Blackwater-esque company to make better money but is betrayed by one of her teammates.

It sounds like Soderbergh’s creating a super team of actors to protect the novice star at the center. This isn’t the first time the director has put an unknown in a lead role, and it probably won’t be the last. To see these men in a military action flick does sound intriguing, especially if its done in the same tone as the Bourne movies.

What do you think about the latest castings for Knockout?

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