Jessica Chastain Up For Tarzan - Sadly Minus a Loincloth

Warner Brothers thinks there's an audience for a new Tarzan. There is. Our grandparents and, to a lesser degree, our parents. What worked "way back when," doesn't mean it will translate to today's cynical, techno-savvy, Information Superhighway generation. The works of Edgar Rice Burroughs fall on deaf ears to youngsters. Honest question: do little boys today roam the backyards pretending to be cowboys, Tarzan... or Iron Man?

New York Post says producers are looking for high-maintenance talent for Jane in the David Yates-directed update: Oscar-nominee (and future winner; you know it, I know it) Jessica Chastain. She's on a roll and nothing from her slate as of late suggests she's in on studio fare and/or crap; unless you count Mama, which few would since that made money and considered a quality horror flick.

Until they find their Lord of the Apes (Rumored candidates include Henry Cavill and Alexander Skarsgard), this is all for naught.

The Hangover Part III Poster - An Exercise In Parody or Self-Importance?

Warning: a diaper may be required prior to viewing The Hangover Part III poster.

"The Epic Finale to the Hangover Trilogy"

There is no telling if the marketing department is serious or in on the joke. Knee-jerk reaction is the former, and that makes it even funnier. Yes, I say that knowing it's taken straight from Enemy Mine and, more recently, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - Part II.

"Turbo" Poster - Dreamworks Upcoming Animated Feature

Turbo is a snail who dreams of being the greatest racer in the world, just like his hero, 5-time Indianapolis 500 champ, Guy Gagne. His obsession with speed and all things fast has made him an oddity and outsider in the slow and cautious snail community, and a constant embarrassment to his careful older brother, Chet. Turbo desperately wishes he could escape the slow-paced life he’s living. As luck would have it, he gets that chance one fateful day after a freak accident when he suddenly finds himself vested with the power of incredible speed. Turbo embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the impossible: racing against the best that IndyCar has to offer. Turbo is the ultimate underdog who achieves the impossible by refusing to let his limitations get in the way of his dreams.

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"Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Poster: Jennifer Lawrence As Katniss Everdeen

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.

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International "Iron Man 3" Trailer & Japanese Poster

Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

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"Lincoln" Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital March 26th

One of the year’s most critically acclaimed and best reviewed motion picture dramas of the year, DreamWorks Pictures and Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln arrives in North America on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand platforms on March 26, 2013 and Internationally on Digital HD beginning on April 24^th and Blu-ray/ DVD on May 8^th. With two Academy Award^®-wins for “Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role” & “Best Achievement In Production Design”; a Golden Globe for “Best Performance by An Actor In A Motion Picture-Drama”; a BAFTA for “Leading Actor”; and AFI “Movie Of The Year,” “LINCOLN” is this year’s must-own motion picture to add to any collection!

As a 2013 Oscar^® and Golden Globe^® Award-winner for his performance as America’s 16^th president, Daniel Day-Lewis leads an all-star cast including Academy Award^® winners Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field. Also starring David Strathaim, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader, “LINCOLN” is based on a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. The film is scored by multiple Oscar-winner John Williams.

Inspired by the true-life events confronting Abraham Lincoln and his monumental moral and political challenge to amend the United States Constitution to permanently abolish slavery, “LINCOLN” is a rich and compelling historical and human drama that has been hailed as one of the best film of the year. In-depth bonus features on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack takes viewers behind-the-scenes of director Spielberg’s life-long fascination with Lincoln and the 12 years it took to bring the story of one of history’s and mankind’s greatest triumphs to the screen.

From DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, in association with Participant Media, “LINCOLN” is directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, with a screenplay by Tony Kushner, based in part on the book “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

In North America, “LINCOLN” will be available for in-home viewing as follows:

4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Super Set (Blu-ray + Bonus Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)

Bonus Features Include:

·         The Journey To Lincoln—Steven Spielberg and his collaborators discuss the challenges and excitement of bringing this story of a complex and very human president to the screen.

·         A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia—Steven Spielberg and team discuss the historical significance of Richmond, Virginia, and why they chose to shoot the film there.

·         In The Company Of Character—Delve into Daniel Day-Lewis’ portrayal of Lincoln, and discover the authenticity and openness created by the actors and filmmakers on set.

·         Crafting The Past—Examine the re-creation of Lincoln’s era through authentic period details in production design, costume and makeup.

·         Living With Lincoln—Follow Steven Spielberg, the cast and crew through the shooting of the film, from the battle at Jenkins’ Ferry, through the epic 13th Amendment showdown in the House of Representatives, to Lincoln’s tragic end.

·         In Lincoln’s Footsteps—Explore the film’s editing, sound design, and the subtle yet poignant musical score by John Williams, and discover how relevant and inspiring Lincoln still is today.

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack  (1-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD)

Bonus Features Include:

·         The Journey To Lincoln

·         A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia

1-Disc DVD

Bonus Features Include:

·         The Journey to Lincoln

Internationally, “LINCOLN” will be available on Digital HD beginning April 24^th and the Blu-ray and DVD will begin releasing May 8^th.  Territory release dates, product configurations and bonus materials may vary per market. The international Blu-ray will contain the same six bonus features as the North America Super Set and the DVD special features will include “The Journey to Lincoln” and “Crafting the Past.”

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:

Street Date:                            March 26, 2013

Direct Pre-book:                    January 29, 2013

Distributor Pre-book:           February 12, 2013

Suggested Retail Pricing:      4-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack = $28.00 U.S./$32.50 Canada

                                                2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $24.50 U.S./$28.00 Canada

                                                1-Disc DVD = $17.99 U.S./$22.50 Canada

Digital/On-Demand = please check with your television provider and/or favorite digital retailer for pricing

Rating:                                    PG-13

Feature Run Time:                Approx. 150 minutes

Aspect Ratio:                          Blu-ray: 1080p High Definition Widescreen (2.40:1)

                                                DVD: Widescreen 2.40:1– Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions

Audio:                                     English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages:                             French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks

Subtitles:                                English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles (Applies To Film Content Only)

"Stories We Tell" Trailer

In this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar®-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley discovers that the truth depends on who’s telling it. Polley is both filmmaker and detective as she investigates the secrets kept by a family of storytellers. She playfully interviews and interrogates a cast of characters of varying reliability, eliciting refreshingly candid, yet mostly contradictory, answers to the same questions. As each relates their version of the family mythology, present-day recollections shift into nostalgia-tinged glimpses of their mother, who departed too soon, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Polley unravels the paradoxes to reveal the essence of family: always complicated, warmly messy and fiercely loving. Stories We Tell explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, but at its core is a deeply personal film about how our narratives shape and define us as individuals and families, all interconnecting to paint a profound, funny and poignant picture of the larger human story.

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Sam Mendes & James Bond Are Done Professionally - For Now

Remember that "75 per cent" chance? Well, the 25 per cent won out.

Sam Mendes reveals to Empire he will not return to the world of James Bond in the immediate future. Despite the money Skyfall earned Eon and the critical accolades bestowed, commitments elsewhere are the culprit, officially speaking, and perhaps he was simply hesitant to go right back into it so soon; a predicament Guy Hamilton found himself in after Goldfinger):

"'It has been a very difficult decision not to accept Michael and Barbara’s very generous offer to direct the next Bond movie,' explained Mendes. 'Directing Skyfall was one of the best experiences of my professional life, but I have theatre and other commitments, including productions of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and King Lear, that need my complete focus over the next year and beyond.'"

The door is still open down the road (A Martin Campbell situation, if you will) and when the time comes for Daniel Craig's retirement from the tuxedo and Walter PPK, perhaps the Oscar-winner's presence will grace 007 once again.

Until then, let the guessing game begin. Tom Hooper? Just saying...

Carrie Fisher Confirms the Obvious - She's In Episode VII

Mark Hamill said talks were underway (No contracts signed) and Harrison Ford said he was open to the idea (Pay me). Carrie Fisher, on the other hand, has been the quiet one. Don't recall her speaking out publicly about returning for Episode VII.

During a recent Q&A, the inevitable was asked: 

"Disney is going to continue the Star Wars saga, producing movies set to hit theaters starting in 2015. Can you confirm whether you’ll reprise the role of Princess Leia?

Yes."

No surprises there.

All three Star Wars leads were going to come back – like it or not. One sight of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo with grey whiskers, lightsaber action and Ariel dogfights in space and you have 2015's top-earner. How active a role they play in the story, and the new trilogy as a whole, is another matter.

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New "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" TV Spot

A follow-up to the 2009 release of G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA, which grossed over $300M worldwide, Paramount Pictures, MGM and Skydance Productions, in association with HASBRO and di Bonaventura Pictures, commences production on G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Park, Adrianne Palicki, Jonathan Pryce, RZA, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. Directed by Jon M. Chu, and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Brian Goldner, from a screenplay by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe(R) characters, the film is scheduled to be released on March 27, 2012.

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