"The Thieves" Poster & Trailer

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It's the score of their lives - if they can pull it off.

Five thieves at the top of their game, and the crew is assembling for their biggest job yet. Popie [Jung Jae-Lee] is the muscle and brains; Pepsee [Hye-su Kim] is the safecracker. Yenicall [Giann Jun] climbs walls, Zampano [Soo Hyun Kim] is the strategy man, and Chewingum [Hae-suk Kim] is the master of disguise.

But this new score - it's hot. Maybe too hot. But who can resist the Tear of The Sun: a 318-carat diamond, worth 20 million dollars, andlocked away in a casino.The vault is impenetrable, the location covered in cops, and everyone knows there's no honor among thieves - especially not the crew Macao Park [Yun-seok Kim], Popie's old partner, has forced their team to work with. As they gear up and stroll into the casino with a plan, skills, and a whole lot of nerve, they quickly learn that avoiding the cops may not be their toughest problem.What's Macao Park's real motive? Who will betray them all? And who will walk away with the diamond?

From Dong-hoo Choi, director of WOOCHI, THE BIG SWINDLE, AND TAZZA: THE HIGH ROLLERS, THE THEIVES is making Korean box office history. With a half-million tickets sold on the first day and over 10 million tickets sold in the first three weeks, THE THIEVES had the best opening day ever, and remains the highest-grossing movie in Korea to date.

Ridley Scott Offers Another Update on 'Blade Runner' Sequel

Well, it's Saturday night and there's not much going on in the film-related news world so this is the best, most interesting I could come up with.

On the Prometheus Blu-ray (which I have no intention of buying), director Ridley Scott offers this brief update on the currently in-development Blade Runner sequel:

"I'm going through Blade Runner now...You start off with a blank sheet and you start to evolve. Sometimes you walk into this wilderness of mirrors that don't make any sense at all. Then, suddenly, two and two do make four and you think, 'Oh, that's good,' and you put that up there. It's a series of paving stones."

Funny, before Prometheus came out I was under the impression R Scott would come up with something great for another Blade Runner flick as his Alien semi-prequel looked fantastic from the trailers.  Then I saw the film and my high hopes for a return to his 1982 sci-fi classic took a sizable hit.

However, maybe the fact that this is a sequel and not a somewhat 'distant prequel' will help Scott come up with a more linear, sensible story rather than one filled with lame ideas and plot holes.

Here's hoping.

Source: ComingSoon.net

More "Les Miserables" Character Posters

Time for some more character posters from Les Miserables, as unveiled on their official Facebook page this week.  We've already seen posters for Jean Valjean and little Cosette, so now it's time for:

Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert.  And that's a quote from this song, not Judge Dredd.

Anne Hathaway as Fantine.  The quote, of course, is from that gut-punch of a trailer.

And Amanda Seyfried as Cosette.  She's the grown-up version of the little girl on the first teaser poster.

 The marketing for this movie has been absolutely gorgeous so far.  Can't wait to see more.  Also noted on the Les Miz Facebook page - Hugh Jackman is celebrating a birthday today (also noted on Twitter, he got a Wolverine birthday cake from the cast and crew of The Wolverine).  Happy Birthday, 24601!

Les Miserables opens in theaters on Christmas Day.

Anything The Expendables Can Do, The ExpendaBelles Can Do Better?

The appeal of The Expendables evaporated at the snap of a finger when The Expendables 2 opened. Everyone seemed in on the joke the second time (Sylvester Stallone's 2010 original played straight outta 1988 without irony or fun). The action was better. Jean-Claude Van Damme was a better villain than Eric Roberts. They had more Bruce and Willis. For God’s sake, Chuck Norris MADE A CHUCK NORRIS JOKE!

Folks, though, got their fill of retro-over-muscled 80s badasses. The better film it may be, The Expendables 2 under-performed stateside. Is that it? Doubtful (Foreign grosses improved). But for the moment, Millennium Films is going for their answer to the Chipettes – The ExpendaBelles.

Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, who wrote good female-geared fare like 10 Things I Hate About You (or as my old high-school teacher called it, "The Best Teen Movie John Hughes Never Wrote") and Elle Enchanted and crap like She's the Man and Katherine Heigl's failed vehicles The Ugly Truth and One for the Money, are on scripting duties.

They've already exhausted the concept for old-school male stars. Is going to the female-equivalent too niche? Maybe if Expendables 2 did the business it should have, this would be a better idea than it really is.

I'll (May) Be Back – Terminator 5 Stalled

Movie Hole reports Terminator 5 is a no-go, for the time being.

Appears to be uneasiness towards why it hit a nail in the road. But we all know. Arnold Schwarzenegger's bad press hasn't let up since the "Secret Lovechild with the Nanny" scandal. His recent autobiography and accompanying 60 Minutes interview added more urine to that corpse. Arnold is and will always be the face of Terminator. No amount of Batman actors, Charlie's Angels directors and CGI stand-in Arnolds will prove otherwise.

Even going for the "Getting the band back together" pitch, a winning formula and the only way to keep Terminator going, still depends on Schwarzenegger's ability to get people in... and he's doing himself no favors as of late. No investor will pony up the $200-$300 million check with that Achilles heel.

In case you were curious of the pitch:

"The concept 'would've centered on an alternate timeline in which Sarah Connor, Kyle Reese lived' (as far as I could gather, that interchanging timeline storyline, that would mean the cast of the original film – Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Michael Biehn could reprise their roles.) 'But there's no movie at the moment, thus no locked-in script.', we're reminded again."

My pal Clint Morris is right when he says J.J. Abrams is owed a 10% gross-fee. That's too close to Star Trek for comfort.

Want to See Pacific Rim Footage? Here's Vague, but Cool-Looking, Art Instead!

Guillermo, you're a cool guy. If I ever get to meet you face-to-face, you'd probably be my new best friend (Sorry, Chip). But dude, you've got to stop talking about how cool Pacific Rim looks and show us. Comic-Con sizzle-reels don't count. You could get on stage and fart into a microphone or scream, "FUCK OBAMA! VOTE ROMNEY!" and they'd still go see your new movie.

This artwork, via Coming Soon, is being showcased at the New York answer to Comic-Con. Yeah it looks cool. It looks cool to a room full of nerds who are gonna see Pacific Rim anyway. Knock this crap off, fellas, and get to the damn trailer already.

Gangster Squad Trailer - Big Names Wearing Big Clothes in Big Time Period

Delicate line to walk for period settings. When opting for recognizable actors, filmmakers have to be careful. What you want are those household names blending into their characters and the environment. Bring their persona into whatever time period you're recreating and not come off as a distraction, like having Jack Nicholson, with all his isms, in Chinatown. What you fear are those famous faces playing dress-up like li'l kids.

Watching the new Gangster Squad trailer, I'm struck by the latter. It's an impressive ensemble. Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Anthony Mackie, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Peña, Robert Patrick and Nick Nolte all look fine. Filling out the roles as written in the character-breakdown. Nothing more or less.

But that January 2013 release date, man. The tragedy in Aurora deflated any momentum the original trailer had. The sole distinguishing part was what ultimately, and understandably, led to the reshoots and five-month delay; the movie-theater shootout.

They say that single-handedly led to the January move. There is truth there. It would have been distracting and distasteful. That doesn't however make up for how generic the rest of Gangster Squad looks. If you're predisposed to the gangster genre, especially the period-setting, I imagine you're already enticed to see this. As a guy who considers himself a fan of said genre, I remain unimpressed.

"Ted" Unrated Edition On Blu-Ray™, DVD & Digital Copy Available December 11th

A foul-mouthed, hard-partying teddy bear and his 35-year-old best friend come together in the #1 comedy of the year, Ted, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 11, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  Directed by Seth MacFarlane, creator of television’s uproarious and irreverent hits “Family Guy,” and “American Dad,” Ted stars Mark Wahlberg (Contraband, The Other Guys), Mila Kunis (Friends with Benefits, Black Swan),  Joel McHale (“Community”), Giovanni Ribisi (Contraband, Avatar) and Seth MacFarlane as the voice of Ted.

The film’s all-star cast also includes “Family Guy” favorites Jessica Barth, Alex Borstein, Ralph Garman and Patrick Warburton, as well as Sam Jones (“Flash Gordon”), Multi-Grammy® Award-winning recording artistNorah Jones and newcomer Brett Manley.  Both the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD feature an unrated extended version of the film – featuring laugh-out-loud footage not shown in theaters – a gag reel, feature commentary with Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg and an insider’s look at the making of the funniest buddy picture ever made.

Ted’s outrageous, off-color antics won the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike, with Peter Travers of Rolling Stone declaring the movie “hysterically funny” and Trey Alexander of Fandango.com calling it “an instant classic.”  A critically hailed blockbuster that took in more than $218 million in North America alone, Ted is the third highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time and scored the highest debut ever for an original R-rated comedy.  Exclusively on the Ted Blu-ray™ Combo Pack are bonus features that include deleted scenes, alternate takes and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Ted’s already legendary fight scene.

The Ted Blu-ray™ Combo Pack also includes a Digital Copy of the film, compatible with iPhone®, iTunes®, iPad®, iPod®, iPod® touch, Android™ or online retail partners, as well as UltraViolet™.  UltraViolet™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers, and TVs.  Consumers can now truly enjoy Ted anytime, anywhere on the device of their choice.

Blu-rayTM and DVD Bonus Features:

• Ted Unrated Version
• Gag Reel
• Ted – The Making Of:  Profiling the story of the film from inception to completion, this three-part documentary is filled with interviews and behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the entire cast and crew. 
• Feature Commentary:  Director and co-writer Seth MacFarlane, co-writer Alec Sulkin and star Mark Wahlberg participate.

Bonus Features Exclusive to the Blu-rayTM

• Deleted Scenes
• Alternate Takes
• Teddy Bear Scuffle:  Watch how the filmmakers choreograph the awesome and hilarious Motel 6 fight scene between Mark Wahlberg and Ted.
• UltraViolet™:  The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, store them in the cloud, and instantly stream and download to TV’s, computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.  Currently available in the Unites States as well as Canada.
• Digital Copy:  Viewers can redeem a digital version of the movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronics and portable devices including computers, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android™ and more!
• pocket BLU™ App:  The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.
• Advanced Remote Control:  A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
• Video Timeline:  Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
• Mobile-To-Go:  Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
• Browse Titles:  Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their deviceKeyboard:  Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
  • BD-LIVE™:  Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!

Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty Theatrical Trailer

"You will never find him..."

Spoiler alert: they do.

The full-length trailer to Zero Dark Thirty is here. What started as your typical covert-action thriller with pedigree (Helmer Kathryn Bigelow's follow-up to The Hurt Locker) became the subject of much debate when real-life stepped in. The death of Osama bin Laden gave Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal gave them an ending.

The cast, the cinematography, the mood; everything registers here leading to a great closing shot. I want to see those black ops kill that bastard.

Ridley Scott Talks 'Prometheus' & 'Blade Runner' Sequels

Legendary director Ridley Scott recently talked up his planned follow-ups for this past summer's Prometheus, and the long-rumored sequel to his sci-fi classic, Blade Runner.

Regarding this past summer's extremely polarizing - Alien esque - film (you either loved or hated it), Scott had this to say:

"Prometheus evolved into a whole other universe. You’ve got a person [Noomi Rapace’s Elizabeth Shaw] with a head in a bag [ Michael Fassbender’s David] that functions and has an IQ of 350. It can explain to her how to put the head back on the body and she’s gonna think about that long and hard because, once the head is back on his body, he’s dangerous.  They’re going off to paradise but it could be the most savage, horrible place. Who are the Engineers?"

In discussing his return to the world of Blade Runner (a much more beloved, respected film) Scott states:

"It’s not a rumour – it’s happening. With Harrison Ford? I don’t know yet. Is he too old? Well, he was a Nexus-6 so we don’t know how long he can live [laughs]. And that’s all I’m going to say at this stage."

I guess Scott definitely confirmed there that Deckard was indeed a Replicant?

Anyway, looking forward to both films when they do finally come together as anything the talented director does is worth seeing.

Source: Metro