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'Anchorman 2′ Trailer: Welcome to the 1980s, Ron Burgundy

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:24:59 +0000

Ron Burgundy is back in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,’ and — as we’re informed — more Burgundy-er than ever. And now there’s a new trailer that shows the news team in full force. Where the previous trailers featured no actual footage from the film, this new trailer establishes that the film is set in [...]

HBO Passes on Darren Aronofsky WW2 Magic Drama 'Hobgoblin,' FX Reportedly Considers

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:54:31 +0000

It had been a good long while since we'd heard anything about the development of HBO's Michael Chabon-scripted, Darren Aronofsky-directed pilot 'Hobgoblin,' so much so that we'd nearly forgotten about the World War II period illusionist drama, which has been described as "'Inglorious Basterds' with magic." Now, HBO is said to have officially passed on shooting a pilot, with Aronofsky departing as well, though FX may give the series a chance.

'Veronica Mars' Movie: 'New Girl' Star Max Greenfield Returns as Deputy Leo

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:52:23 +0000

Those unfamiliar with 'Veronica Mars' in its original incarnation might be dumbfounded to learn of the now-famous guest stars that appeared over the years, from Aaron Paul ('Breaking Bad') to Jessica Chastain. Now, as filming begins on the long-awaited movie, current 'New Girl' star Max Greenfield has also signed up to reprise his role as Deputy Leo D'Amato.

'Dumb and Dumber 2′ Saved by Universal

Britt Hayes — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:21 +0000

Warner Bros. made a pretty dumb (or was it smart?) move to dump the Farrelly Brothers’ ‘Dumb and Dumber To,’ but Universal has swept in to rescue the sequel from production limbo. Writing and directing duo Bobby and Peter Farrelly took to Twitter today to announce that Universal and Red Granite Pictures (the latter of [...]

'Anger Management' Update: Selma Blair Out after Charlie Sheen Threatens to Quit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:17 +0000

We thought 'Anger Management' would breeze through its impressive 100-episode order without too many "Tiger blood"-type incidents, but it seems yesterday's breaking Selma Blair news may prove a major roadblock after all. Series lead Charlie Sheen reportedly threatened FX executives to abandon the series outright if co-star Selma Blair is allowed to keep her role on the sitcom, and that has led to Blair being let go.

'The Lego Movie' Trailer: Chris Pratt Leads a Great Assembly of Talent

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:02:58 +0000

The best thing and the worst about making 'The Lego Movie' is that there's never really been much of a narrative to Lego toys. You put them together, that's it. So the film could be about anything. And from the trailer, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller ('21 Jump Street') have fun with that freedom as we see the crossover of Lego toys from all different franchises assembled... for something.

Russell Crowe Chooses 'The Water Diviner' for Directorial Debut

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:30:26 +0000

Actor Russell Crowe is celebrating the box office success of ‘Man of Steel‘ with the announcement that he’s chosen a project for his directorial debut — a period drama titled ‘The Water Diviner.’ Deadline reports that Crowe is plotting to make his debut behind the camera with ‘The Water Diviner,’ which may sound an awful [...]

HBO's 'The Leftovers' Adds Liv Tyler to Damon Lindelof's Star-Studded Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:58:46 +0000

Though still only in the pilot stages, HBO's forthcoming Damon Lindelof-produced adaptation of 'The Leftovers' has added yet another prolific star to its cast, as it's signed Liv Tyler for a regular role. She joins a cast that includes Justin Theroux, former 'Doctor Who' Christopher Eccleston and more, but who will the Aerosmith daughter play in her first major TV role?

Cinemax's 'Quarry': Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Stellan Skarsgard Join the Cast

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:39 +0000

In spite of their increasing pedigree, we haven't paid much attention to Cinemax's original series, but the latest additions to the pay cable network's upcoming drama series 'Quarry' have proven far too tempting to ignore. 'Die Hard' franchise star and 'Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World' babe Mary Elizabeth Winstead has joined Cinemax's 'Quarry' in her first regular TV role since rising to fame, joining 'The Avengers' and 'Thor' star Stellan Skarsgard, among others.

AMC Sci-Fi Drama 'Line of Sight' Taps 'Silence of the Lambs' Director Jonathan Demme

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:15:29 +0000

With 'Breaking Bad' on its way out and 'Mad Men' closing up shop after next season, AMC's newest dramas could easily make or break its pedigree of Emmy-winning and buzzworthy series. While 'The Walking Dead' has made AMC no stranger to sci-fi, upcoming pilot 'Line of Sight' attaches a bit more acclaim to itself today in hiring 'Silence of the Lambs' director Jonathan Demme to helm the debut episode.

The Wrap Up: How Much Damage Did Superman Cause in 'Man of Steel'?

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:09 +0000

ScreenCrush wraps up the latest in movies and TV you might have missed. Today, learn how many billions Superman cost the citizens of Metropolis, read about the most disastrous movie productions of all time and watch Russell Brand get back at some rude morning show hosts. - It looks like Metropolis is facing $750 billion [...]

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Spoiler: What's Going Down in Paris?

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:30 +0000

Like with any modern superhero movie, we fully expect that 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' will feature all kinds of chaos, mayhem and destruction. The only real questions are when and where the city-leveling action will take place. Director Bryan Singer has shared another new image from the set, and it suggests that some mutant action is heading to Paris, France ... and that the city probably won't be able to shrug off what happens to it.

Xbox One's Chat Headset and Play & Charge Kit Revealed

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:05 +0000

What is a gaming console without a handful of accessories to help augment one’s gaming experience, right? To that end, Microsoft has unveiled images of the Xbox One’s Chat Headset and Play & Charge Kit. The Chat Headset is black, sleek and matches the the Xbox One’s new style. According to its description on the [...]

PlayStation 4 First-Party Games Will Match Microsoft's Prices

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:54:44 +0000

Rejoice, PlayStation fans, for you will not have to break the bank when you pick up your sweet PlayStation 4 games during the console’s launch later this year. An article on ShackNews reports the site reached out to Sony to ask if the pricing of first-party titles for the PlayStation 4 will match Microsoft’s and [...]

'Anchorman 2′ Poster Is Kind of a Big Deal

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:22:27 +0000

Paramount has released a brand new poster for ‘Anchorman 2,’ and it’s all about that sexy Ron Burgundy mustache, which, in case you didn’t know, is kind of a big deal. The newest poster for ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues’ is all about facial hair — glorious, lustrous facial hair. Well, it’s really about Ron Burgundy’s [...]

Hitman Developer Faces Layoffs

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:05:40 +0000

IO Interactive, developer of the Hitman and Kane & Lynch series, has recently laid off nearly half of its employees. According to VG247, the layoffs were part of a new move to restructure after the studio canceled all other projects in order to work on a new Hitman game. Former production director Hannes Siefert has [...]

'Community' Season 5: Dan Harmon Apologizes for Season 4 Criticism

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:05:22 +0000

Yesterday, the joyous parade of 'Community' creator Dan Harmon's season 5 return came to a screeching halt as word broke of the writer's harsh and controversial words regarding his reception of the NBC comedy's fourth season. Harmon almost immediately tweeted his apologies for the comments, but has once again gone to his personal blog for a much longer and involved apology.

Injustice: Gods Among Us May's Top Selling Game

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:55:09 +0000

The monthly NPD game sales report shows the industry had another terrible month overall, but one Warner Bros. Interactive and NetherRealm Studios are likely pretty proud of. There was a $175.1 million in non-PC software sales during the month of May, led by the DC Comics-based fighting game, Injustice: Gods Among Us. 2012′s Call of [...]

Beyonce, Gate Five Settle $100 Million Video Game Lawsuit

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:54 +0000

A few years ago, Beyonce entered into an agreement with developer Gate Five to create a motion-captured dance game called, Starpower: Beyonce. In 2011, Beyonce backed out on the deal after claiming Gate Five never acquired proper funding. Gate Five fired back with a lawsuit. Gate Five’s suit was for $100 million in damages, as [...]

'Jurassic Park 4′ Targets a 2015 Release

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:26:26 +0000

The last we heard from 'Jurassic Park 4' was that Universal had scuttled the previous June, 2014 release date, reportedly for script and turnaround issues. However, those who were afraid that the project was completely sunk have a reason to be excited again: 'Jurassic Park 4' appears to be officially back on track for a 2015 release.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — George Lucas Says "I Have Not Spoken to J.J. Abrams"

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:39:35 +0000

When George Lucas handed the reins of 'Star Wars' over to Disney, it was understood that the man behind the most popular science fiction universe of all time would only be involved in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in a limited capacity. However, we didn't realize just how limited it was! Lucas recently spoke out about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and revealed that he hasn't spoken to director J.J. Abrams. Like, at all.

PlayStation Plus Changes on PS4 Move Social Features, Updating From Behind Paywall

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:38:40 +0000

We already knew Sony was planning some big changes for PlayStation Plus on the PS4, but we didn’t know specifics about these new policies Sony planned on instituting for its next-gen console. Features like the instant game collection and online gaming have already been confirmed, but there are still plenty of questions about the new [...]

Is 'Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Star Felicity Jones Playing Black Cat After All?

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:58 +0000

It’s long been rumored that actress Felicity Jones might be playing Felicia Hardy (aka Black Cat) in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ but now the actress might have put an end to the speculation — sort of. We’ve gotten a glimpse at Paul Giamatti as the Rhino, Jamie Foxx as Electro, Emma Stone reprising her role [...]

The Neil Gaiman Movies That Never Happened (But Almost Did)

Nick Nadel — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:13:01 +0000

Though he got his start with comic books like ‘Sandman’ and ‘Black Orchid,’ Neil Gaiman has never been content to stay in one genre. His work as a screenwriter (‘Beowulf’), TV scribe (‘Doctor Who’), author (‘American Gods’) and more has solidified Gaiman’s status as one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. (He’s even [...]

Gears of War: Judgment Lost Relics DLC Goes Live Today for VIP Members

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:53:15 +0000

Think you’ve played all you can in Gears of War: Judgment? Grab the new downloadable content pack, and then reflect on how gravely wrong you were. The Lost Relics DLC is available now for VIP members, but other fans will have to wait until next week on June 25 to get a crack at the [...]

'The World's End' Trailer: The End of a Hilarious Trilogy

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:27 +0000

The apocalypse is all the rage at the multiplexes right now - from the end of days depicted in 'This is The End' to the zombie menace erupting in 'World War Z', we just can't escape the Earth's extinction. (And that's not mentioning the unthinkable destruction seen in 'Man of Steel'.) But, if we're all really going to get wiped out, it might as well be in the most amusing way possible - that's where Edgar Wright's 'The World's End' comes in.

'Man of Steel' Controversy: Zack Snyder and David Goyer Explain the Destructive Ending

Nick Romano — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:19 +0000

For those of you who haven't seen 'Man of Steel,' stop reading now -- unless, of course, spoilers are your thing. In any case, you've probably heard about the controversies surrounding the climactic, destruction-heavy ending that through many a Superman fan into a tizzy. Now, director Zack Snyder and writer David S. Goyer have broken their silence on the matter.

Killer Instinct on Xbox One Will Have a Season Pass

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:55:56 +0000

There are going to be plenty of games adopting the free-to-play model during the next generation. Double Helix's Killer Instinct is the first launch title on the Xbox One to do so, and the developer already has a plan in place for how you'll be able to get all the content you want for one low price.

First Images of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Vengeance DLC Leak

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:34:43 +0000

Is that a new downloadable content pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 that we see? Maybe. According to MP1st, what appears to be new marketing materials for Black Ops 2 have leaked, outing a new DLC pack that includes a bonus weapon for Zombies called the Ray Gun Mark 2. It looks like [...]

Thief Video: Garrett Strikes in the Night

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:04:45 +0000

Some gameplay of Thief has debuted, giving us a brief look at Garrett’s adventures in sneak-thievery. The video was shown during a Square Enix presentation at E3. In the video, we see Garrett using the shadows to his advantage to get a drop on his enemies while looking for a relic called “The Heart of [...]

'Avengers 2′ Poll: No Loki, No Problem?

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:39 +0000

We recently heard the news that Joss Whedon will not be including Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in 'The Avengers 2.' For some, this is blasphemy; for others, a perfectly agreeable idea. Can you picture an 'Avengers' sequel without the God of Mischief?

Microsoft's Mattrick Defends Xbox One Price

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:36:51 +0000

If you think the price of the Xbox One is too high, Microsoft’s head of interactive entertainment Don Mattrick believes you’re not seeing just how much value is packed into the $499 console. “[$499] is a lower number than some of the analysts had forecasted,” Mattrick told Bloomberg TV. “We’re over-delivering value against other choices [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Her Name Is Toph, Though It Sounds Like Tough

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:30:08 +0000

If you’ve ever seen ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ then chances are you’re probably a fan of Toph Beifong, the blind earthbender who’s a little rough around the edges, despite being from an aristocratic family. If so, then feast your eyes on this spot-on cosplay! TophWei is a Russian cosplayer whose cosplay alias is even fashioned [...]

All the Pixar Movies Ranked From Worst to Best!

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:15:38 +0000

There are no film studios that inspire such fervent loyalty as Pixar. Since 'Toy Story' in 1995, the Disney-owned company has consistently raised the bar when it comes to animation, pumping out masterpieces (and a dud here and there) on the regular. To look at the complete Pixar filmography is t

New 'World War Z' Clips Bring the Horror!

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:54:54 +0000

If you needed an adrenaline boost this morning, then you’ll want to check out these new clips from Marc Forster’s ‘World War Z,’ featuring brutal zombie chaos and creepy, rainswept suspense. In stark contrast to the disconcerting early reports that ‘World War Z’ was going to be an ungainly mess, the reviews coming in for [...]

State of Decay is Fastest Selling Original XBLA Game

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:45:39 +0000

After moving over 500,000 copies since its June 5 release, State of Decay has become the fastest selling game on Xbox Live Arcade not named Minecraft. A half-million downloads in two weeks is no small potatoes, but the open-world zombie survival sim may see even more impressive sales numbers when it finally arrives on Steam, [...]

'Frozen' Trailer: It's Disney On Ice

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:36:59 +0000

Disney’s first ‘Frozen‘ trailer has been released to help all of us beat the heat this summer. Though the film isn’t scheduled to arrive in theaters until November, you can get a quick look at the studio’s 53rd animated feature. The icy adventure follows a “fearless optimist” named Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) as she [...]

Monsters University Enrolls on iOS, Android Game Stores

Luke Brown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:59 +0000

Disney Interactive is releasing a collection of mini-games for mobile devices based on the upcoming Pixar film, ‘Monsters University.’ Monsters University will come with two events from the Scare Games to start. Catch Archie stars the one-eyed wonder, Mike, as he tries to capture Archie the Scare Pig. Players can attempt to earn the high [...]

Showtime's 'Ray Donovan': Watch the Full Series Premiere Right Now!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:26:33 +0000

Just hours after Showtime released a tantalizing new promo for its September premiere of 'Masters of Sex,' the pay cable network has delivered an early present for its other original series of 2013. The full NSFW pilot of Liev Schrieber's Hollywood fixer drama 'Ray Donovan' has been made available to watch, weeks before its official June 30 premiere!

'Monsters University' Review

Matt Singer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:19:27 +0000

College is not an obvious setting for a Pixar movie. For all the vaunted animation studio's reputation for producing mature, adult children's films, college lends itself to a more immature brand of adult humor -- the kind with lots of nudity, profanity, and outrageous drunken antics. Sure enough, Pixar's 'Monsters University' brings new meaning to the phrase "safe school" -- this G-rated riff on 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Animal House' (they probably thought about calling it 'Monster House' at some point, right? They had to) doesn't push any envelopes in terms of content or humor. It's basically a formula college comedy, minus the raunch, in the world of 'Monsters Inc.' Nevertheless, it's a formula executed by some very talented animators, who've produced a lively, if mostly forgettable, movie.

Amazon Orders First Drama Pilot 'Bosch' from Michael Connelly Cop Novels

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:45:54 +0000

Amazon proved rather conservative in its initial selection of fan-rated pilots to take to series, choosing only 5 of 17 available offerings to move forward, all either comedies or children's shows. Now, the streaming service has decided to move forward with a pilot production of its first original drama 'Bosch,' based on the Michael Connelly homicide detective novels.

'True Blood' Season 6 Spoilers: Sarah Newlin's Return Revealed!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:15:57 +0000

This past Sunday's 'True Blood' season 6 premiere "Who Are You, Really" may not have debuted to the critical or commercial fanfare of previous seasons, but the coming weeks will kick the new season into high gear with a number of character premieres, both new and returning. Not seen since season 2, Anna Camp's Sarah Newlin will be back in action, but how does she return after all this time?

'Sin City 2′ Won't Hit Screens Until 2014

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:46:20 +0000

It was looking like the fall would belong to Robert Rodriguez as he was scheduled to have two films released back to back with 'Machete Kills' and 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.' But all that's changed today, as 'Sin City 2' has been pushed back into next summer.

Marvel's 'Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.' Animated Series Gets a First Trailer

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:15:05 +0000

No, it isn't Guillermo del Toro's long-dormant 'Hulk' TV series, and certainly not the 'Smash' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' crossover we've been pondering for the last five minutes, but Marvel's newest upcoming animated series 'Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.' finally has a first trailer to debut its star-studded cast.

Showtime's New 'Masters of Sex' Teaser Does Exactly That

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:34:54 +0000

Thought we've got the entire summer to go before Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' debuts behind season 3 of 'Homeland' on September 29, the new series featuring Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan continues to offer tantalizing teases of its sexy subject. The latest look at Showtime's new drama offers little in the way of new footage, but plenty of eye candy to turn heads in the months before the premiere.

Comic-Con 2013: 'Hannibal' Serves Up Its Own Panel!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:45 +0000

Mere weeks after we learned NBC's darkly delicious 'Hannibal' would return for a second season in 2014, "Fannibals" have something new to celebrate in advance of this Thursday's finale "Savoureux." Comic-Con 2013 attendees can look forward to 'Hannibal' staging its own panel event, complete with guest stars and a preview of season 2!

'Kick-Ass 2′ Trailer: Hit-Girl Asks, "Ready to Go Again?"

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:29:40 +0000

The latest trailer for 'Kick-Ass 2' makes the stakes pretty clear. After Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson) killed Frank D'Amico in the first film, Frank's son Chris (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) wants revenge, and to get it he's willing and ready to transform himself into a super villain.

FX's 'The Strain' Adds John Hurt to Guillermo del Toro Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:55:22 +0000

We were already on board with FX's forthcoming pilot adaptation of Guillermo del Toro's vampire novel series 'The Strain,' but the latest casting might prove its most inspired yet. 'Hellboy' and recent 'Doctor Who' star John Hurt has officially joined the cast in an important role, deepening the mystery of 'The Strain's lack of series order.

Ryan Reynolds Exits 'Highlander' Reboot

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:16:06 +0000

It's been months since we've heard anything about the plotted 'Highlander' reboot, which may explain why the latest news isn't that positive. Ryan Reynolds was slotted to play the lead but has now left the project.

'Prometheus 2′ Finally Has a Screenwriter

Damon Houx — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:04:03 +0000

Sometimes when a film is released, the people involved will talk up a sequel regardless if one will actually happen. Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' set up a sequel, and both Scott and star Noomi Rapace suggested that 'Prometheus 2' would happen, but little came of it. Until today, as a writer has just been hired to pen the sequel.