Hmmm, here’s some interesting news about ‘Breaking Dawn.’ Deadline Hollywood is reporting that it might be split into two movies.
Summit Entertainment isn’t talking at this point, saying only, “No decision has been made and as we have said all along, we are continuing to work with Stephenie Meyer to bring ‘Breaking Dawn’ to the big screen.”
Yeah, that’s not really saying anything, is it? The cynical part of me thinks that two films would make way more money than one, so that would be a reason for the powers that be to do it that way.
Those of …read more

Ready for a sweet romantic movie? Me, too! I hope ‘Valentine’s Day’ delivers. It stars a whole bevy of actors, including Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts, Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, George Lopez and Hector Elizondo (thus continuing his deal to land a role in every film directed by Garry Marshall).
The story follows several intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles as they make up and break up around the mystery that is Valentine’s Day. It’s rated PG-13 for some sexual material and brief partial nudity, and opens in theaters this Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Here’s a …read more

They’re still looking for a star for ‘Captain America,’ and director Joe Johnston says they’re starting to narrow the field.
One hopeful who’s read for the part and is ready and willing to slap that big A on his forehead is Ryan McPartlin, best known as “Captain Awesome” on NBC’s ‘Chuck.’
McPartlin told Moviehole, “It is in the casting process and like many other actors, I read for it, so we’ll wait and see what happens. Regardless, I’m pretty psyched to be Captain Awesome for the time being.”
Well, he is darn awesome on ‘Chuck,’ though I can see him …read more

Squeeeeeeeeeee!!! That’s the sound of me opening my mail yesterday and finding a review copy of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: XVII’ from Shout Factory! MSTies around the globe know what I’m talking about.
The latest installment of the MST3K library includes four classic B movies with plenty of snark and snuffling from Crow T. Robot, Tom Servo, Gypsy, Joel and Mike. Here’s the rundown:
‘The Crawling Eye’ – We saw this title and collectively decided to watch it as a family last night. It’s a 1958 film originally called ‘The Trollenberg Terror,’ which stars Forrest Tucker. The ‘F Troop’ references were …read more

Logan Lerman may not be the next ‘Spider-Man’ (or then again, he might), but he’s definitely the next Percy Jackson. He’s starring in ‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,’ opening in theaters Feb. 12, 2010.
Based on the book by Rick Riordan, Lerman stars as a teenager who discovers he’s the descendant of a Greek god and thus embarks on an adventure to settle an ongoing battle between the gods.
It’s rated PG for action violence and peril, some scary images and suggestive material, and mild language. Judging by the trailer, though, it must have just squeaked by with …read more

The supernatural thriller “Season of the Witch” has a new Web site right here. The movie opens on March 19, 2010, but until then, you can look through the gallery, grab spooky downloads and lots more. Be sure to view the site in “full screen” mode for even more chills and thrills.
It stars Nicolas Cage as a 14th century Crusader who returns with his comrade to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A church proclaims that sorcery is the culprit of the plague, and thus commands the two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote …read more

In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a ‘MacGruber’ movie in the works. What’s ‘MacGruber’? A ‘Saturday Night Live’ skit that riffs off uber-agent MacGyver, the subject of the 1980s TV series about a guy who uses his wits and ability to make bombs out of shoestring and duct tape. There’s already been some Pepsi commercials with the character, played by Will Forte.

But ‘MacGyver’ creator Lee Zlotoff is none too happy about the reincarnation of his character. The problem is that Zlotoff retains the film rights to ‘MacGyver’ (which really would make an awesome film), and he’s currently developing …read more

The nominations for the 2010 Oscars were announced this morning. I’ve been surprised that “The Hurt Locker” hasn’t snagged more awards so far this season. It’s a great film about the rigors of the people who deal with the explosives and road-side bombs in war zones. It’s nominated for several Oscars, but will it win?
“Avatar” for best film? Again, I’ve been surprised at the number of awards that film about blue people has picked up. It’s a great movie, but much different than “Up in the Air” or “The Hurt Locker” or some of the others nominees.
Here’s the …read more

I’m meeting some friends to see “When in Rome” on Friday. It just looks like a fun romantic comedy that’s perfect to see either with friends or your main squeeze.
Here Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel talk about filming the movie, about a young, ambitious New Yorker whose completely unlucky in love. But all that changes on a trip to Rome, where she impulsively steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love, causing her to be aggressively pursued by a band of suitors.
Now I’ve got “Three Coins in a Fountain…” stuck in my head. Not a bad thing, though. …read more

A movie with a title like "Hot Tub Time Machine" certainly doesn’t take itself too seriously. The story follows a group of best friends who’ve become bored with their adult lives: Adam (John Cusack) has been dumped by his girlfriend; Lou (Rob Corddry) is a party guy who can’t find the party; Nick’s (Craig Robinson) wife controls his every move; and video game-obsessed Jacob (Clark Duke) won’t leave his basement.

After a crazy night of drinking in a ski resort hot tub, the men wake up, heads pounding, in the year 1986. This is their chance to kick some …read more