New Spots: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' And 'Oblivion'

New Spots: ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ And ‘Oblivion’ If action heroes are your thing, you’re covered this spring.G.I. Joe: Retaliation’s nine-month delay finally comes to an end this weekend, whileJoseph Kosinski’s gorgeous sci-fi adventureOblivionopens a few weeks later. New spots for both have just hit the web, and you can check them out after the jump. Most of theG.I. Joe: Retaliationspots have been very heavy on the action, but the amusing rapport between Johsnon andChanning Tatumsuggests there’s much more to enjoy in this movie than big, shiny explosions....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Deborah Taylor

Page 2: Peter Jackson, Scream 4, Life Aquatic, Mac And Me, Planet Of The Apes, Harry Potter, Captain America, Hanna

Page 2: Peter Jackson, Scream 4, Life Aquatic, Mac And Me, Planet Of The Apes, Harry Potter, Captain America, Hanna What is Page 2?Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included46different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Jennifer Hampton

Pop Culture Imports: 'Infernal Affairs,' 'Another Round,' 'Bombay Rose,' And More

Pop Culture Imports: ‘Infernal Affairs,’ ‘Another Round,’ ‘Bombay Rose,’ And More (Welcome toPop Culture Imports, a column that compiles the best foreign movies and TV streaming right now.) It seems like every month heralds the debut of a new streaming service, or at least a newly rebranded streaming service. And with more and more streaming platforms come more opportunities to watch international movies that you wouldn’t have had the chance to before....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Mackenzie Roberts

Quidditch Documentary 'Mudbloods' Coming This Fall; See The First Poster

Quidditch Documentary ‘Mudbloods’ Coming This Fall; See The First Poster The FIFA World Cup isn’t without its charms, but anyHarry Potterfan worth his weight in Galleons knows that Muggle soccer has nothing on Quidditch. Soon, the rest of the world may come to realize that as well, thanks to a new documentary. Directed byFarzad Sangari,Mudbloodsfollows the UCLA Quidditch team on their journey to the Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup in New York City....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Elizabeth Medina

Rob Zombie Debuts Herman's Full Makeup In The Munsters

Rob Zombie Debuts Herman’s Full Makeup In The Munsters Rob Zombie’s continued behind-the-scenes updates from the set of “The Munsters” has been an absolute gift for monster kids everywhere. Zombie has been delivering tasty treats ofcasting announcements, first looks at costumes, on-set photos, and stunning lighting designs on his personal Instagram. Today, he’s given the most in-depth look at Jeff Daniel Phillips (“The Lords of Salem,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “31”) we’ve seen so far as everyone’s favorite Frankensteinian sitcom dad, Herman Munster....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · William Sawyer

Rumor Killer: The Rock NOT Cast In 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

Rumor Killer: The Rock NOT Cast In 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Update:McG has denied reports of Johnson’s casting toSciFi: “I’ve never spoken to Dwayne Johnson about this. I like him. He’s great. He’s a wonderful human being and an excellent screen presence, but we have not spoken about20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Not a word.” After it was firstannouncedthatMcGwould be developing20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemofor Disney, the filmmaker went on totell everyonethat he wanted to castWill Smithas the film’s title character....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Robin Suarez

Rumors: Morgan Freeman In 'Akira'; Rubik's Cube Movie?

Rumors: Morgan Freeman In ‘Akira’; Rubik’s Cube Movie? I’ve been anxiously awaiting confirmation thatZac Efronwill in factnotstar inAlbert Hughes' upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular anime/Katsuhiro Otomo’s six-volume mangaAkira, but instead all we’ve gotten aremore rumors. At least this bit of potential casting is much more appealing: it seemsMorgan Freemanis circling the role of the Colonel, aka Colonel Shikishima. (After the break, more on Akira, and an unfortunate realization dawns: Hollywood might make a Rubik’s Cube movie....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · John Carey

Set Interview: 'ParaNorman' Directors Chris Butler And Sam Fell

Set Interview: ‘ParaNorman’ Directors Chris Butler And Sam Fell In February 2012, I visited the Portland-based animation studioLaikato watch the production of their newest stop-motion animated feature filmParaNorman(you may read about what I learned on set here). While on set I participated in an extensive roundtable interview with directorsChris ButlerandSam Fellabout the very long process of turning this idea into a hand-crafted stop-motion animated 3D feature film. After the jump you can read the entire transcript of the interview....

July 23, 2025 · 30 min · 6181 words · Terry Jenkins

Stage Vet Samantha Barks Cast As Éponine In Tom Hooper's 'Les Miserables'; Newcomer George Blagden Joins As Grantaire

Stage Vet Samantha Barks Cast As Éponine In Tom Hooper’s ‘Les Miserables’; Newcomer George Blagden Joins As Grantaire After months of speculation, rumors, and reports,Tom Hooper’sLes Misérableshas finally found its Éponine. ProducerCameron Mackintoshhas just announced that 21-year-old stage vetSamantha Barkshas landed the role. Barks is a newcomer when it comes to film and television, but has racked up plenty of experience in the theater — including a stint playing Éponine in a London production ofLes Misérables....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Hayden Roy

Story Details Revealed In Script Review Of Early Draft Of Alfanso Cuarón's 'Gravity'

Story Details Revealed In Script Review Of Early Draft Of Alfanso Cuarón’s ‘Gravity’ It’s almost like someone knew that info would emerge yesterday thatAngelina Joliehad declined (again) to starinAlfonso Cuarón’sGravity, putting the project in jeopardy. Because in a script review written just prior to that revelation, the idea ofScarlett JohanssonorBlake Livelyplaying the central roleis discussed, and roundly dismissed. “There’s no way Johansson and Lively are going to be in this movie…Everything depends on the actress playing the part of Ryan…[and] neither has anything approaching what is needed to play this part....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Tina Meyer

Streaming Shows 'Everything Sucks' And 'Mozart In The Jungle' Canceled

Streaming Shows ‘Everything Sucks’ And ‘Mozart In The Jungle’ Canceled Everything SucksandMozart in the Jungle, two well-received shows that streamed on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, respectively, have been cancelled. Does this signify a shift in the streaming landscape? Everything Sucks Cancelled There was a time when streaming services were willing to let their original shows continue indefinitely. Those days are apparently over. Netflix’sEverything Sucksgarneredgood reviewsand was just starting to build buzz, but that wasn’t enough for the streaming giant....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Scott Burns

Superhero Bits: 'Spider-Man 3' Rumors Are Getting Crazy, 'Hawkeye' Set Photos Reveal Kate Bishop & More

Superhero Bits: ‘Spider-Man 3’ Rumors Are Getting Crazy, ‘Hawkeye’ Set Photos Reveal Kate Bishop & More Want to see the first look atTyler Hoechlin’s new suit forSuperman & Lois? Ready for a five-part podcast exploring the creation ofDeadpool? Want to see newHawkeyeset photos ofHailee Steinfeldsuited up asKate Bishop? Why didJohn Cenaeat so many empanadas on the set ofThe Suicide Squad? How didJoe ManganielloapproachDeathstrokeforZack Snyder’sJustice League? All that and more in this edition ofSuperhero Bits....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Cynthia Henson

Superhero Bits: Kick-Ass 2, Man Of Steel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World, The Avengers, 2 Guns

Superhero Bits: Kick-Ass 2, Man Of Steel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World, The Avengers, 2 Guns What’s going on with the filming ofKick-Ass 2? How do some of the bad guys inThor: The Dark Worldlook? Which scene fromThe Avengerswill likely end up influencingCaptain America: The Winter Soldier? IsAnthony Mackiereading any specific comics to prepare for that film? Want to read quotes from bothAmy AdamsandMichael Shannonabout their characters inMan of Steel?...

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Thomas Chapman