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'White House Down' Featurette: Roland Emmerich Revists White House-Based Mayhem

Damon Houx — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:07:17 +0000

One of summer's biggest movie question marks is 'White House Down,' which pairs Channing Tatum's would-be secret service agent with Jamie Foxx's President of the United States in a buddy cop-esque action film. Now there's a new featurette that shows a little more footage from the film, and spotlights the director.

'Hangover 3′ Interview: Director Todd Phillips Says There Will Never Be Another 'Hangover' Movie

Todd Gilchrist — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:38:33 +0000

No filmmaker has done more for the bromance than Todd Phillips. From 'Road Trip' to 'Old School' to, now, three 'Hangover' films, he’s detailed the love one man has for another man more thoroughly than just about anyone in Hollywood. And 'The Hangover Part III' feels almost weirdly like a last hurrah for the sorts of shenanigans that have become his stock and trade: reuniting the Wolf Pack under the pretense of getting Alan (Zach Galifianakis) some much-needed emotional counseling, Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Stu (Ed Helms) find themselves unwittingly teamed with their man-child companion yet again after a gangster (John Goodman) holds Doug (Justin Bartha) hostage in exchange for them locating Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong), whom he claims stole $21 million from him.

At the risk of great physical harm – namely, a pretty wicked hangover -- we headed to Las Vegas to talk to director Todd Phillips and screenwriter Craig Mazin about 'The Hangover Part III.' In addition to discussing the process of wrapping up the Wolf Pack saga, Mazin and Phillips explored the underlying appeal of the films to audiences, and gingerly addressed questions about what might follow from the purveyors of the most successful R-rated comedy series of all time.

The Wrap Up: Everything You Need to Know Before You Watch 'Fast and Furious 6′

Jacob Hall — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:42 +0000

ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, get caught up on the ‘Fast and Furious’ series, lern the pros and cons of the XBox One and sample Sir. Christopher Lee’s…metal album!? - Our own Matt Singer ponders just how complicated the ‘Fast and Furious’ series has gotten. [IndieWire] [...]

'TMNT' Casts a Crazy-Haired Whoopi Goldberg? We've Got the Photo…

Nick Romano — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:57:55 +0000

Production on the Michael Bay-produced 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' is heating up in NYC, as seen through the countless paparazzi pics of Megan Fox and the pre-CGI turtles swarming out from the set. And more keep coming by the day, but the latest batch revealed one big-haired surprise for us -- THE Whoopi Goldberg.

See the Cast of 'The NeverEnding Story' Then and Now

Britt Hayes — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:30:42 +0000

'The NeverEnding Story' captured the imagination of children and adults alike in 1984 with its tale of a young boy who reads a magical book and becomes an active participant in the fate of a land called Fantasia. It's been almost 30 years since the film's release, so we thought we'd catch up with the stars and see what they've been up to since they left Fantasia.

New 'Carrie' Motion Poster Wants You to Keep Calm

Jacob Hall — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:33 +0000

One of the more intriguing films arriving this fall is Kimberly Peirce's adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie.' Although the film has a big legacy to live up to (Brian De Palma's 1976 version is a classic), there are enough interesting elements in play here to keep us intrigued. Does a newly released motion poster offer additional hope for this project?

Tom Cruise Leaves 'Man From U.N.C.L.E.' to Focus on 'Mission: Impossible 5′

Mike Sampson — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:21:55 +0000

Just a few months before filming was scheduled to begin, Tom Cruise has abruptly left Warner Bros. planned remake of the classic 60s TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' But one one action-packed remake of an old spy TV show's loss is another's gain. Cruise will instead focus his attention on 'Mission: Impossible 5' which is now gearing up to begin production later this year.

Reel Women: 'Before Midnight' Is the Beautifully Honest Relationship Film You Need to See

Britt Hayes — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:45 +0000

Richard Linklater brings his 'Before' trilogy to close this week with 'Before Midnight,' in which we pick up with Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke) 10 years after the second film. 'Before Sunrise' found our characters making an unlikely, serendipitous connection; 'Before Sunset' examined how they evolved 10 years later, and whether that initial connection could stand the test of time; and 'Before Midnight' gives us an incredibly honest portrait of relationships.

Comic-Con 2013: Jamie Foxx Talks 'Amazing Spider-Man 2,' Confirms More to Come in San Diego

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:32 +0000

We’ve seen Jamie Foxx’s wild getup as Electro in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2,' but what does the actor have to say about that elaborate costume and taking part in the Marvel character’s legacy? Foxx revealed some tidbits on Marc Webb's Spidey follow-up.

Plus: did the actor just drop big San Diego Comic-Con bombshell?

Cosplay of the Day: Little Stan Lee Is the Cutest Thing You'll See All Week

Britt Hayes — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:15 +0000

What’s a kid to do when she can’t choose which superhero she’d like to cosplay? You just cosplay as the guy that created all of your favorites: Marvel’s own superhuman, Stan Lee! Guys, this is the cutest thing we’ve seen in cosplay in a while. Bleeding Cool‘s own Vincent Cracchiolo covered Motor City Comic Con [...]

'Avengers' vs. 'X-Men': Where Should Quicksilver Land?

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:06:12 +0000

Yesterday brought the somewhat startling news that Bryan Singer intends on using the character Quicksilver in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' and in fact cast Evan Peters for the role; a controversial decision, since Joss Whedon had already stated Quicksilver will be appearing in 'The Avengers 2.' So which franchise do you think will be a better fit for the speedy character?

'Fast and Furious 6′ Review

Mike Sampson — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:59:56 +0000

'Fast Five' attempted - and quite successfully I might add - a reboot of sorts for the entire 'Fast and Furious' franchise, turning a series of movies about car racing into one exciting heist film. It was big and brash and sweaty and a complete success. So where do you go from there? 'Fast and Furious 6' attempts to answer that question by adding an -er suffix to all those adjectives above. Bigger, brasher, sweatier.

'Fast and Furious 6' is like 'Fast Five' on nitrous - director Justin Lin hits that proverbial turbo boost to go bigger, faster, stronger - and at times, that is a great thing. But when the NOS runs out, the drag race just turns into a drag.

2013 Memorial Day Weekend TV Marathons: Our Guide to What to Watch

Britt Hayes — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:30:59 +0000

For those who hate the outdoors and going on "family outings," we've got plenty of stuff to help you waste some glorious couch time this Memorial Day weekend. There are tons of movie and TV show marathons planned, so sit back, grab your remote and relax -- and let us help you decide what to watch. Here are some of the highlights coming this weekend:

The Wrap Up: The First Clip From 'Monsters University' is Here!

Jacob Hall — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:39 +0000

ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, watch the first clip from ‘Monsters University,’ rejoice at a ‘Macgruber 2′ updates and gaze upon new posters for ‘World War Z,’ ‘The Conjuring’ and ‘Hatchet 3.’ - A new clip from ‘Monsters University’ has arrived! - Oops! Here are some [...]

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Pulls a Fast One By Adding Evan Peters as Quicksilver!

Nick Romano — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:15:00 +0000

Filming on 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' trucks along as director Bryan Singer releases more pics of returning franchise members and announces the latest additions to the cast -- and this latest update might send you running off in a twirl! It's just been announced that 'American Horror Story' star Evan Peters has just been cast in the role of -- wait for it -- Quicksilver. We wonder what Joss Whedon has to say about this...

'Man of Steel' Star Henry Cavill Talks Superman and Batman Crossover Movie

Jacob Hall — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:06:09 +0000

Since the massive success of Marvel's 'The Avengers,' everyone has wondered when Warner Bros. and DC Comics would get their act together and start teaming up their roster of superheroes on the big screen. Although the long-in-the-works 'Justice League' movie has started and stalled on numerous occasions, 'Man of Steel' star Henry Cavill was recently asked about another possibility. How about a Batman/Superman movie?

Saoirse Ronan on Playing Scarlet Witch in 'The Avengers 2′

Nick Romano — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:20 +0000

After she became an alien-possessed human in 'The Host' and a teen vampire in 'Byzantium,' will Saoirse Ronan end up next transforming into a witch? More specifically, Scarlet Witch in Joss Whedon's 'The Avengers 2'? The director recently confirmed that this classic comic book character and her brother, Quicksilver, are currently set to appear in the sequel to Marvel's superhero team blockbuster, and the actress the studio is reportedly using as a template for Scarlet Witch has come forward to address the chatter.

See the Cast of 'Legend' Then and Now

Britt Hayes — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:50 +0000

In 1985, Ridley Scott released his dark fantasy film 'Legend,' inspired by classic fairy tales and starring young up-and-coming actors like Tom Cruise and Mia Sara in the lead roles. Now that almost 30 years have passed, we thought it would be fun to check in and see what the cast of the film has been up to.

'Rush' Trailer: The Risk of Death Turns People On

Jacob Hall — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:19:05 +0000

How do you manage to get people who normally couldn't care less about racing interested in a Formula One movie? You cast Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl as dueling drivers, of course! Based on the true rivalry between racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Ron Howard's 'Rush' is shaping up to be one of the most interesting releases coming this Fall and the newest trailer only has us more interested.

So Brad Pitt Showed Up in New Jersey to Show Us 'World War Z' Last Night

Mike Sampson — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:31 +0000

Last night was the first ever public screening of 'World War Z,' this summer's big zombie action-thriller. That would've been enough excitement for the fans in Hoboken, NJ who lined up for hours for their first look at the film. But they got an added surprise: Mr. Brad Pitt.

We were in attendance and after all the fuss, it turns out that 'World War Z' is actually...a pretty good movie.

'Hangover 3′ Interview: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms Talk Finishing the Trilogy

Mike Sampson — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:57 +0000

Comedy sequels are not uncommon, but trilogies are rare. And yet, 'The Hangover Part III,' the third and presumably final installment in Todd Phillips’ epic saga of four friends who can’t seem to keep themselves sober (or even conscious) when they come together, seems oddly natural given the enormous appeal of its ensemble cast. The film brings Wolf Pack members Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug full circle, returning them to Vegas older and marginally wiser as they try to track down the potty-mouthed Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong) for another gangster (John Goodman) who claims that he stole $21 million in gold bars from him during their first drugged-out stint in Sin City.

We spoke with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms at Las Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace, where the original and final chapters were filmed about wrapping up the most successful comedy series in movie history. In addition to offering their thoughts about the franchise’s trajectory, they reflected on the star-making experience of playing these now-iconic roles, and offered a few suggestions about how to follow up their collective success with reunion films – in new styles and other genres, no less.

'Star Trek 3′ Poll: Should J.J. Abrams Direct?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:30:32 +0000

As you may have heard, 'Star Trek' director J.J. Abrams has some different stars in sight for his next project; the man is the chosen one for 'Star Wars: Episode 7.' There have been conflicting reports regarding his involvement in the inevitable 'Star Trek 3,' but, regardless, do you want J.J. to return for a third film, or should someone else take over?

Win 'Identity Thief,' 'Bridesmaids,' 'Couples Retreat' and More!

ScreenCrush Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:51 +0000

'Identity Thief' raked in big time at the box office due mostly to the comedic pairing of Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, and now the film is poised to hit shelves on DVD and Blu-ray this Tuesday, June 4. Well, guess what? We've got five, bridezilla-sized, Bateman-McCarthy-themed prize packs to shell out, including a copy of 'Identity Thief'!

This 4-Year-Old Girl Knows More About Marvel Superheroes Than You Do

Mike Sampson — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:20 +0000

“Where does the Dark Surfer trap Thanos and Captain Marvel?” If you can’t answer that question, you just got beat by a 4-year-old girl in Marvel superhero trivia. Don’t feel bad though, this girl really knows her stuff. Watch this adorable video below and see if you can keep up. We’d still probably have a [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Deadpool, the Airbrushed Assassin

Britt Hayes — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:23:41 +0000

Wanna know how to take your Deadpool cosplay to the next level? Check out this cosplayer’s amazing airbrushed approach. This is Sydney Spiderman (aka Wickedm6), a cosplayer from Sydney, Australia who has put together some pretty great costumes, including Spider-Man (of course), and some really great Robin and ‘Ghostbusters’ looks. Sydney pointed us to his [...]

J.J. Abrams Reveals the Benedict Cumberbatch Shower Scene Cut From 'Star Trek 2′

Damon Houx — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:11:49 +0000

This weekend 'Star Trek Into Darkness' roared into theaters, and -- like any project based on a fanboy favorite property -- it's been put under the nerd-complaint microscope. One of the criticisms that stuck is that J.J. Abrams and the writers unnecessarily included a shot of Alice Eve in her skivvies. Abrams addressed that on 'Conan' and tried to apologize by showing a cut scene of Benedict Cumberbatch showering.

'Metallica Through the Never' Trailer: Angry Mobs and "Master of Puppets"

Damon Houx — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:50:11 +0000

A band crew member (played by DeHaan) is sent out on a mission during Metallica’s roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena.

'Timecop' Being Remade, As All Movies Eventually Must

Britt Hayes — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:16:05 +0000

In today’s recycling news: Universal has plucked the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme sci-fi action flick ‘Timecop’ from their little green eco-friendly bin. Why make a movie and then just throw the idea away when the movie’s done? That’s so wasteful! There are starving writers in every coffee shop in LA, staring zombie-eyed and slack-jawed at [...]

'We're The Millers' Red Band NSFW Trailer: Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis Smuggle Drugs

Damon Houx — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:39:27 +0000

Though 'The Hangover' may have inspired some raunchy comedies, few have matched the genius of the first film (including the most recent sequel). Watching the 'We're the Millers' trailer gives us hope that it could be as good (if not better) that any of the 'Hangover' movies.

The Wrap Up: 'Star Wars Episode 7′ Gains Another 'Star Trek' Veteran

Jacob Hall — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:09 +0000

ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, discover which ‘Star Trek’ crew member is heading to a galaxy far far away, learn where ‘Fast and Furious 7′ will return and listen to Toby Jones tease ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier.’ - ‘Star Trek’s costume designer will re-team with [...]