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Although it isn’t known when the high-octane action sequel The Expendables 2 will start production, domestic distributors Nu Image/Millennium Films are hoping to shoot some scenes in China, while also partnering with a local distribution company. Last year, The Expendables earned $32.1 million in China, making it the 10th highest grossing movie of the year. However, Nu Image/Millennium Films only saw less than $1 million of that box office haul, due to China’s strict policies on foreign movie importing....

Filmmaker Andrew Niccol has been set to direct The Host, an adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s first post-Twilight novel. We reported earlier this month that Saoirse Ronan will star in The Host. Andrew Niccol has now come full-circle on this project. He was initially set to write the screenplay adaptation for the big screen, and was also in talks to direct, before leaving to direct his latest feature, Now. In February, we reported that Susanna White (Nanny McPhee Returns) was attached to direct, although she left the project, leaving an opening for Andrew Niccol to step back in as director....

Expect the series premiere of The Last of Us to pull in some high ratings, as it’s pretty clear when taking a look at social media that there will be many tuning in. On Twitter, the show is already trending, with tens of thousands of fans commenting on the premiere hours before its debut on HBO. In addition, some fans are declaring it to be “The Last of Us Day” while expressing great excitement over the long-awaited arrival of the video game adaptation....

The romantic comedy genre has gone under much duress over the last few years since the streaming giants have taken over. Though 2022 was a sign in the right direction, with The Lost City grossing over $190 million and Ticket to Paradise taking in over $171 Million at the box office thanks to the star power of Julia Roberts and George Clooney, the genre still exists mainly in places like Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock....

It’s been three decades since the Muppets taught Ebenezer Scrooge the true meaning of Christmas. On Dec. 11, 1992, The Muppet Christmas Carol premiered in movie theaters with Michael Caine memorably playing the grumpy moneylender. Thirty years later, the anniversary was acknowledged by the official social channels for The Muppets, celebrating the occasion with a message and a promo photo from the film. “30 years ago today, The Muppet Christmas Carol released in theaters,” the post reads....

The classic board game Clue is getting a makeover with a new version set at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and featuring characters from The Office. In the original game, the idea is for players to gather clues to determine who murdered mansion owner Mr. Boddy, which weapon they used, and where the murder took place. This updated version of the game replaces Mr. Boddy with Toby Flenderson from Human Resources, tasking Dunder Mifflin employees with solving the murder....

Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett and Rachel Bilson on their new film A love triangle can be a tricky thing to handle. That’s what Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett, and Rachel Bilson have to do in their new film, The Last Kiss. Zack and Jacinda are engaged, and expecting their first child. At a friends wedding, Zach meets Rachel, a college chick with nothing by innocence. Not happy with the direction his life is moving in, Zach decides to begin a secret relationship with Rachel....

Although she has no formal acting training, Christina Ricci has been on-screen since the tender age of nine. Growing from a child star to a well-rounded actress in adulthood, she has partaken in many cult classic films that shaped 90s pop culture, including Casper and The Addams Family. Able to take on any role, she has a vast skill set to draw from every time she steps in front of the camera....

Remakes and reboots in Hollywood are often a dime a dozen, with movie studios constantly turning to cinematic greats for inspiration and ideas. While many of these pictures have been praised and lauded, and there are some remakes better than the originals, countless efforts have been deemed unnecessary and a shameless money grab by the entertainment business. Regardless, the silver screen has been home to a slew of adaptations that truly resonate with audiences, which may explain why producers see dollar signs when updating popular and lucrative flicks....

Hearing the name George Lucas comes with an automatic association to famous characters from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. There is no question of the impact Star Wars has had on the entire world. Since 1977, audiences young and old have gathered in masses to celebrate their love for the franchise. However, that is not saying this specific series is for everyone. Star Wars fans are a dedicated and passionate bunch to the films and their creator, but also have their massive detractors (and multiple trilogies of films have created both sentiments in even the same people)....

Tim Roth has made a return to the MCU in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, but this is something that no one would have predicted even a couple of years ago considering his last appearance as Emil Blonsky/Abomination was well over a decade ago in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. However, having made his surprise cameo in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Roth has now taken center stage once again, but how long that lasts is something he doesn’t know....

The cast of True Detective Season 3 continues to grow, with Justice League star Ray Fisher coming aboard in a series regular role. The young actor joins a cast that already includes Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the series lead, along with Carmen Ejogo, Stephen Dorff, Scoot McNairy and Mamie Gummer. HBO has also brought on Rhys Wakefield (The Purge), Michael Greyeyes (Fear the Walking Dead) and Jon Tenney (The Closer) in recurring roles on Season 3 of HBO’s anthology drama series....

Some massive first-day Saturday sales propelled a theatrical hit to the top of the video charts for the entire week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Twilight was the easy winner on the national DVD sales charts, even though it debuted on the shelves on Saturday. Still, there were more than 3 million units sold on the first day, which was more than enough to take the top spot on the charts for the week ending March 22....

In Ukraine, amateur cinema saw rapid development in the 1960s, as filmmaking (i.e. equipment, film, film processing) became a bit more affordable. A network of amateur film clubs appeared in Kyiv, Odesa, Lutsk, and then all over the country. Despite the smothering censure of the Soviet totalitarian regime, the underground Ukrainian movement organized local festivals and awards, celebrating people for whom cinema has become a powerful hobby, or rather a creative malady....

It seems the USA Network is a perfect 2-for-2 in pilot development this season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, USA has given a season order to Facing Kate. The network has ordered 11 more episodes of the show, in addition to the 90-minute pilot, for the show, which stars Sarah Shahi. The story centers on Shahi’s Kate Reed, a top lawyer who comes from a family of successful lawyers, but becomes fed up with the bureaucracy of the legal system and decides to become a mediator instead....

I think Steven Sansweet lied to me. He said there weren’t any available clips for Star Wars: Clone Wars. Yet, here, five days later, this trailer pops up on the official Lucasfilm website. Lucas still hasn’t found a home for his TV show yet. It looks and feels like an extended video game clip that you have to watch someone else play. The design details are pretty authentic. Almost all of the scenes revolving around Clone Troopers and space ships look like deleted scenes from the actual movie itself....

It’s been one heck of a ride, but alas, it must come to an end. And Game of Thrones fans are expecting a bloody one for Season 6 this Sunday. The finale Winds of Winter, which takes its title from George R.R. Martin’s upcoming 6th Song of Ice and Fire novel, will surely see the death of at least one major character. And there will be shocks a plenty. Though the confirmed title gives us little to work with, we take a look at what might transpire in tomorrow’s rousing climax, which is suspected to set up the final leg of this entire saga as Seasons 7 and 8 are expected to bring everything to a close over the next two years....

Every few months or so, an excerpt of David Lynch being interviewed by David Lean in 2007 for the British Academy Film Awards goes around one of the many online communities of film nerds. In the clip (which can be watched below), Lynch mentions that his first feature, 1977’s Eraserhead, is his most spiritual film, and Lean asks him to elaborate on that. However, Lynch just flat out refuses and says, “No, I won’t” to the request....

Across the history of filmmaking, there is arguably no trope more lasting than the road trip. Set on a singular path with a singular destination, a road trip is an incredibly solid basis for any movie, especially a comedy. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, Dumb and Dumber takes the road trip movie to its peak, building off the talents of Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunn and Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas....

Guida Astrologica Per Cuori Infranti, or as the English title goes, An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts, is an Italian Netflix original series. It is a simple yet funny show made to please the hearts of all the hopeless romantics. It is a light-hearted comedy filled with romance and hope and a surprisingly excellent watch. The show is based on a hit book by author Silvia Zucca and serves as her debut novel....