Teaser For "Mission Park"

In MISSION PARK, the ambitions of four childhood friends land them on opposite sides of the law. Rookie FBI agents Bobby (Valdez) and Julian (Rothhaar) must go undercover and face their hidden pasts in an attempt to bring down their best friends' (Perez, Soria) criminal organization.  The film picked up wins for Best Narrative Feature, Best Director, and Best Acting Performance (Walter Perez) at this year’s Boston International Film Festival, as well as the Special Jury Prize for Best Feature Film at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.  More info available on their website and Facebook page.

Could Jeffrey Dean Morgan Be Up For Batman?

Part of the fun of an upcoming blockbuster film, especially a comic book movie, is following the casting process. Rumors swirl all over the place, from the depths of fan sites like Batman-On-Film to the glossy front pages of the biggest mega entertainment sites like Hollywood Reporter. Fans in comments sections and forums argue and debate but when it's all said and done, the part could go to the first name reported or none of the names at all.

Since The Brothers Warner dropped the bomb at Comic Con that the Man Of Steel sequel would feature Batman, journalist and bloggers have been tapping their sources trying to dig up anything on the possible new Batman candidates. Battling to be the first to come up with a name, any name. Batman-On-Film won that battle reporting that the studio was looking for an older Batman, "Like mid-40s older". The site revealed a long list of possible contenders; Josh Duhamel, Jude Law, Gerard Butler, Josh Brolin, Jon Hamm, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, and Jim Caviezel.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Warner Bros was keen on an older Batman and that Brolin was indeed a top Batman hopeful along with Ryan Gosling. Man Of Steel runner up Joe Manganiello, Thorin of The Hobbit fame Richard Armitage, Watchmen's Matthew Goode, and Max Martini rounded out the short list. Latino Review added Gerard Butler to that list soon after and we're going to include one more name. In addition to the aforementioned Matthew Goode, We're hearing that that another Watchmen alum is a contender for Batman.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

The actor is taking a meeting with Zach Snyder for the role of Batman. This doesn't mean he is a lock for the part but Morgan was rock solid as Comedian in Zack Snyder's Watchmen and a little familiarity doesn't hurt. The actor seems to have an eerily similar look to other names previously listed such as Jon Hamm. Passing by Josh Brolin he would be the oldest candidate at 47 years old. You can now see Morgan on Magic City, a TV series that centers on Miami mobsters and other characters from Miami Beach in the late 1950s. Starz has decided not to pick up the series after two seasons.

Bryan Singer Doesn't NOT Like Man of Steel

The last two months had to be therapeutic for Bryan Singer. All that shit talking about how Man of Steel was going to put Superman Returns to shame from the fan community. How it was going to score critically and commercially. Even Warner Brothers was guilty of sweeping Singer's Superman "requel" under the rug building up to its release.

Then the reviews poured in; ranging mostly from mixed-to-negative. And then it opened followed by all the "There was too much action!" complaints (Ironic considering it was the exact opposite last time). While yes Man of Steel scored super dollars at the box-office, it didn't defy gravity and stay afloat the Top 5 as long as many, myself included, thought. So front-loaded in fact, the studio has all but hijacked what was supposed to be the sequel for a Superman/Batman team-up film for summer 2015 instead.

In the eyes of many, Superman Returns doesn't look so bad hindsight being what it is. The whole time you knew someone was going to get his $.02 on Zack Snyder's do-over. And while he defended it in some areas, like it lacking charm (His response was, "Henry Cavill is pretty charming"), he didn't exactly say he liked the film as a whole calling it a "very different film; a total reconception of the [Richard] Donner films."

Choice words, Bryan.

Source: JoBlo

Elysium Clip Has Good Old-Fashioned Gore For You Meat-Lovers

Elysium opens in two days. Perhaps it's my recent health scare (Turned out to be nothing; I'm fine) but I can't get excited. Not playing the pessimistic Negative Nancy here. District 9 is still fresh in my memory and Neil Blomkamp still harbors good will. Maybe it's the mixed reactions I heard from reliable pals who've seen it?

Nonetheless, I'll be in line Friday evening (Sorry, but too old for that 10 PM Thursday night shit). Until then, here's a clip to tide over those of you excited in the meantime.

Bryan Singer Will Film Quicksilver At 3600 FPS, Take That, Peter Jackson!

Since filming things in varying degrees of FPS seems to be a new thing, Bryan Singer, still filming the hotly anticipated X-Men: Days of Future Past took to Twitter to show off his mega badass new camera for filming Pietro Maximoff, son of Magneto, AKA: Quicksilver, in the 2014 comic book film event.

 

Singer then tweeted this:

 

Sly to Bruno: "Fuck You I Got Indiana Jones to Replace You, BITCH!"

Twitter is a handy tool in our instant-access-to-everything era to make friends, get your stuff out there or most importantly bullshit with celebrities. Some just have their assistants do all the tweeting for them and for others, there is no doubt it's really them behind those 120 characters.

Sylvester Stallone has made Twitter the apex of The Expendables 3 announcements, including the hiring of Patrick Hughes to direct. It is to no surprise then to see him continue that trend. He went to Twitter this afternoon to announce everyone's favorite asskicker-turned-sleepwalker Harrison Ford will join the cast, replacing Bruce Willis.

Alright, fair enough. I'm sure they had their reasons best left to our imaginations. But since this is Twitter we're talking about, and Sly felt particularly honest (Perhaps on the sauce, I don't know!) he added this:

Bruno isn't getting a Christmas card this year, is he?

Source: Sylvester Stallone's Twitter

Jennifer Lawrence As Katniss Everdeen From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour' of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

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"The Wizard of Oz" Hollywood 3D IMAX Premiere

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Warner Bros., IMAX Corporation and the TCL Chinese Theatre have teamed up to host the world premiere of the film’s first-ever IMAX 3D release at the new TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood on Sept. 15, followed by an exclusive one-week IMAX engagement at the new theatre and IMAX theatres across North America beginning Sept. 20.

Tickets for all showings of The Wizard of Oz: An IMAX 3D Experience at the IMAX TCL Chinese Theatre are on sale now at www.tclchinesetheatres.com.

After a summer hiatus, the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX will reopen as IMAX's largest auditorium in the world in terms of seating capacity and the first IMAX theatre in Hollywood. It will be equipped with all of the elements of The IMAX Experience, including ground-breaking, crystal-clear digital projection, cutting-edge sound technology and a curved screen spanning from floor to ceiling and wall to wall, providing moviegoers visiting this historic site the world’s most immersive cinematic experience. The Theatre’s world-renowned forecourt, featuring the handprints and footprints of 250-plus Hollywood legends, remains the area’s top attraction and draws as many visitors a year as the Sistine Chapel.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to host the premiere of 'The Wizard of Oz' in IMAX 3D,” says Alwyn Hight Kushner, President and COO, TCL Chinese Theatres. “This film and the TCL Chinese Theatre are among the best-known and most-beloved icons of Hollywood filmmaking, and, of course, the amazing IMAX technology represents the future of moviegoing.”

The Wizard of Oz has many historic ties to the TCL Chinese Theatre. Composer Harold Arlen, desperate to write a song for the Dorothy Kansas sequence, sought refuge in the Chinese Theatre one evening and, en route, was inspired to write the iconic “Over The Rainbow.” The film had its original Hollywood premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 15, 1939, and the film's “Dorothy” - Judy Garland - was the honoree for the 50th handprint footprint ceremony in the theatre’s famous forecourt in 1939.

“This is the perfect way to launch the opening of the new TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX - with the IMAX premiere of one of the most beloved films of all time in the venue in which it premiered 75 years ago,” said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corporation. “It is truly exciting to be part of this special occasion alongside two of the most iconic brands in Hollywood and we look forward to offering moviegoers an experience they will never forget.”

“We couldn’t be happier to partner with IMAX as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of this iconic film,” said Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. “'The Wizard of Oz' IMAX 3D Experience is an integral part of our studio-wide 90th anniversary initiative and we are excited to give fans the rare opportunity to see this stunning version on the big screen.”

The IMAX release of The Wizard of Oz will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

Following the IMAX theatrical release, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release a limited and numbered The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition on Oct. 1. The Collector’s Edition will debut as a five-disc set that will include Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet versions of the film; a new documentary, "The Making of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'"; bonus features and premium collectibles ($105.43 SRP). New exclusive collectible 75th Anniversary memorabilia includes deluxe pin set from The Noble Collection , 52-page hardcover photo book, Ruby Slippers Sparkle Globe, hard covered journal, a Map of Oz, and more. Three more editions will be available separately: a two-disc Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray ($35.99 SRP), a one-disc Blu-ray ($19.98 SRP) and a two-disc DVD ($16.95 SRP). All four will contain the new documentary and extra content.

Thanks To "Oklahomans" (Me) Weinstein Will Be Cutting SNOWPIERCER

 

Well. I'm actually kind of offended.

IF has the deets:

IF has learned that Weinstein is demanding Bong slash the running time by 20 minutes for the version to be released in TWC’s territories.

“TWC people have told Bong that their aim is to make sure the film ‘will be understood by audiences in Iowa ... and Oklahoma,’" English writer and film festival programmer Tony Rayns told IF.

Snowpiercer, a critically praised post-apocalyptic film starring "Chris Evans as the leader of a revolt on a train that carries the last survivors of the human race after an experiment to end global warming fails. The cast includes Song Kang-ho, Tilda Swinton, Ko Ah-sung, Jamie Bell, John Hurt, Ed Harris and. Octavia Spencer," will be cut to make it apparently more "Hollywood safe."

According to Rayns, Bong said the cuts would eliminate much of the character detail, which would make the film seem more like an action movie. Weinstein is also adding opening and closing voice-overs.

“Nobody (least of all Bong himself) is optimistic that his rear-guard actions against the ‘Weinstein version’ will get his original version released in English-speaking territories, but I hope that Oz, like the UK, will fight the good fight to protest Weinstein’s cuts,” said Rayns.

“If the ‘Weinstein version’ flops in theatres, it may at least speed up release of what I'm sure Weinstein will call ‘the director's cut’ on Blu-ray and DVD.”

Weinstein earned his reputation after cutting films such as Shaolin Soccer, Hero andPrincess Mononoke for US release. "I'm not cutting for fun," he once told journalist Ken Auletta. “I'm cutting for the shit to work. All my life I served one master: the film. I love movies." 

I've never even heard of this film till today; but still. Ouch. I mean, I get where they're coming from, but come on.

Enough Said Trailer

Featuring one of the final onscreen performances from the late James Gandolfini, the trailer for Enough Said is here. It's a nice reminder it is possible to find love again later in life.

"Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne (Catherine Keener), the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-aged and single, Eva decides to take a chance on her new love interest Albert (James Gandolfini) – a sweet, funny and like-minded man. Things get complicated when Eva discovers that Albert is in fact the dreaded ex–husband of Marianne. This sharp insightful comedy follows Eva as she humorously tries to secretly juggle both relationships and wonders whether her new friend's disastrous ex can be her cue for happiness. Written & directed by Nicole Holofcener (Please Give)."