Thursday, June 30, 2011 6:00PM - By Damon Houx
Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are movie stars in a world that no longer respects stardom. Studios are more interested these days in titles that have name brand recognition (it requires less work) and so the two appearing together in a film in 2011 means that it’s met with a curious indifference. Shouldn’t Larry Crowne be a bigger deal? Well, like the film itself, the appeal is mellow and surprisingly unassuming, and it’s pleasures are more in what it’s not (loud and dumb) than what it is (a formulaic romantic comedy). Find out more below…
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Thursday, August 5, 2010 3:24PM - By Krystal Clark
Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson has landed a new gig and it has her making history. She’ll play the first woman to coach a Division One men’s team in the NCAA. Doesn’t that sound interesting? The groundbreaking role is for a film called From the Rough and her character will be inspired by Dr. Catana Starks, the woman who really did break a gender barrier in coaching.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:40AM - By Krystal Clark
Columbia Pictures has just released the final trailer for The Karate Kid, which means its theatrical debut is right around the corner. The film features Jaden Smith as the title character and Jackie Chan as his all knowing mentor and trainer. The video debuted over at MySpace and we’ve got it right here for your viewing pleasure…
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Friday, February 26, 2010 9:21AM - By Krystal Clark
Just days after the premiere of the theatrical trailer for The Karate Kid, the international version has been released. The film is a remake of the 1984 cult classic that brought us “wax on, wax off” and the undoubted wisdom of Pat Morita. This time around we have “put your jacket on, take your jacket off,” and other wise words from Jackie Chan.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009 10:44AM - By Krystal Clark
Over at USAToday they’ve posted the first image from the highly anticipated Shawn Levy comedy, Date Night. The cast is filled to the brim with talent that’s led by NBC comedy all stars Steve Carell and Tina Fey. The film centers on a married couple whose lives end up in danger during one of their routine “date nights.”
Take a look at the first photo of the happy couple…
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:28PM - By Krystal Clark
A few set photos have been released from the upcoming reimagining of the eighties classic The Karate Kid. The new film entitled, The Kung Fu Kid, stars Jaden Smith in the lead role as a troubled youth, and Jackie Chan as his martial arts mentor, Mr. Han. Over at SpoilerTV they’ve posted several photos of what looks like an intense training session between student and teacher.
One things for sure, Chan is no Mr. Miyagi.
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Friday, September 4, 2009 8:15AM - By Krystal Clark
Tyler Perry‘s latest moral fest I Can Do Bad All by Myself hits theaters next weekend, and for some odd reason I think may go see it. The film stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson as the lead, with Perry in a supporting role as resident grandmother from hell, Madea. Based off the 1999 play written by Perry, the film adaptation of the story adds an interesting twist, not found in the stage production.
Get a peek at Henson and all of her self destruction in the trailer below…
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Monday, July 13, 2009 5:20PM - By Krystal Clark
Not only is The Karate Kid remake still happening, but it’s already begun production. So many people have been against this film since the day it was announced, but it’s too late now. According to Hollywood Outbreak, the remake of the 1984 cult classic is underway and has been officially renamed, The Kung Fu Kid. Luckily, the change in title not only further separates it from the original, but it actually makes a lot more sense in the long run.
More on the Kung Fu Kid after the jump.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009 8:30AM - By Krystal Clark
Some people believe that films doomed by a bad script or concept can be saved by a stellar actor. In this case I’m referring to the remake/reimagining of the 1984 classic, The Karate Kid. Will Smith will be producing the flick, which will feature his son Jaden in the lead as a troubled youth named Dre. He encounters severe bullying when he is forced to move overseas to China due to his mother’s job. According to /Film, Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson has just been cast in the maternal role of Sherry.
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