Archive for July 14th, 2010

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With all the Iron Men, Scott Pilgrims, Kick-Asses and Losers flooding theaters this year, it sometimes seems like people have forgotten the lovable team of mutants that kicked off this latest round of superhero movie dominance: The X-Men. Luckily for all of us, though, 20 Century Fox remembers where their bread is buttered, which is why its currently hard at work filling out the cast for next year’s blockbuster prequel ‘X-Men: First Class.’

And what a nice looking cast it is: According to Deadline, Kevin Bacon is the latest star in talks for the film, which already has James McEvoy (‘The Last King of Scotland,’ ‘Atonement’) signed on to play the younger Charles Xavier, as well as Michael Fassbender (‘Inglorious Basterds’) as Magneto, Alice Eve as Emma Frost, Nicholas Hoult as Beast, Lucas Till as Havoc and Caleb Landry Jones as Banshee.

While it’s unclear just who Bacon will play if he does sign on (though it’s apparently villain of some kind), the rumor, along with persistent rumors that ‘Kick-Ass’ star Aaron Johnson will play young Cyclops, got us thinking: just which other mutants, aliens and supervillains do we want to see in ‘X-Men-First Class?’ And more importantly, which actors do we want to see play them? Without further ado, then, and working off the assumption that the film will end with the recruitment of the first X-Man, Cyclops (which means sadly no Jean Grey or Storm this time around), here’s our dream cast for ‘X-Men: First Class:’

Quicksilver and The Scarlet Witch — Considering ‘X-Men: First Class’ is going to show how Xavier founded the X-Men, it’s fitting that we also get a peek at the creation of Magneto’s darker counterpart, the Brotherhood of (Evil) Mutants. And that team, of course, was formed around his own children, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. And we have the perfect pair in mind for the role: ‘Twilight’s’ Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Pattinson certainly has the angular features and magnificent hair to pull off Quicksilver’s iconic look, while Stewart, the reigning queen of the goth girl set, was born to play the broody beauty Scarlet Witch. And we have a feeling 20th Century Fox wouldn’t mind drawing a few ‘Twilight’ fans to see ‘X-Men’ either. We rest our case.

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According to RobPattzNews:

Last night Sam Bradley wrapped up his LA shows, and Rob was there for him. Sam we hear put on a great show with his band (as always)- and when it came time to perform “Too Far Gone,” he dedicated the song to the person he co-wrote it with (Rob!!).

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Okay Gleeks, here’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Mark those calendars, because we now know when Glee is set to return!

Fox announced today that Glee Season 2 will premiere on Tuesday, September 21 at 8 p.m. — that’s a new time for those keeping score at home.

The series we all love will be followed by two new comedies — Running Wilde and Raising Hope. And based on what we found out today, that means the Britney Spears episode will air on September 28. The good news just keeps on coming!

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Have you preordered The Runaways yet? The movie will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray next Tuesday, July 20th. iTunes will be available this Tuesday, July 13th!

Pre-order the DVD HERE & the Blu-Ray HERE & obtain the digital download HERE

Here are the extras available on all three versions:
A commentary track with Joan Jett, Kristen Stewart, and Dakota Fanning.
A behind-the-scenes look at making the film.

Available on Blu-Ray only:
movieIQ+sync featuring THE RUNAWAYS playlist connects you to real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie!

Available on iTunes only:

Featurette, “Breaking the Mold: Blackheart Records,” in which Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna talk about Joan’s career after The Runaways and how Blackheart Records was formed. Featurette, “The Runaways,” including interviews with the cast and crew.
An interactive discography.

New official website content:

The Official Movie Site now promotes the DVD. The original theatrical content is linked at the bottom of the page, so we can still see all the goodies we had before.
The site also has a link to a Facebook game where you can enter to win prizes, including a Joan Jett Gibson Blackheart Melody Maker guitar. You need a Facebook account to enter.

More about the DVD and Blu-Ray discs:
These discs are Region 1 only (US and Canada). There are websites out there that can give you codes and instructions to make your DVD player region-free if you don’t want to wait for the discs to be released in your region. Some places also sell region-free DVD players. A Google search should point you in the right direction. I don’t know if iTunes is international or not.

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Per Warner Home Videos:

Created for fans of the world’s #1 film franchise, each Ultimate Edition features a new chapter of “Creating the World of Harry Potter,” a unique 8-hour documentary series with never-before seen footage, intriguing stories and the definitive insider look behind the films. Each hour-long chapter deepens the relationship Harry Potter fans have with the movies and adds to their understanding of and connection to their favorite characters, creatures and more. “Creating the World of Harry Potter” is available exclusively in the Harry Potter Ultimate Editions.

Each enchanting Harry Potter Ultimate Edition contains three discs filled with hours of special features. Also included are magical collectibles such as a book featuring over 40 pages of movie stills, production sketches, concept paintings and behind-the-scenes insight. The Ultimate Editions also feature collectible character cards and a bonus Digital Copy of the film. The perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, these Ultimate Editions will give audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Harry Potter leading up to the highly anticipated theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part I on November 19.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition Includes: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 4: Sound & Music. For the first time, discover how musical themes for Harry, Hedwig, Luna and Lord Voldemort define each character’s identity. Learn how sound effects experts create the crunch of footsteps on snow and the whoosh of a flying broomstick. Visit recording studios and see how each composer brings his orchestral vision to the films. Plunge into fun as Daniel gets the sound of underwater. Feel the magic as music is added to a scene, intensifying the emotion and steering the story.

You can Pre-Order the DVD/Blu-Ray on Amazon HERE

Full contents follow:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
* Disc 1: The Movie
* Disc 2: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 4: Sound & Music
* Disc 3: Additional Special Features: Featurettes – Preparing for the Yule Ball; conversations with the Cast; Reflections on the Fourth Film; and more
* BD-Live
* 44-Page Sound & Music Photo Book
* Two Collectible Character Cards: Ronald Weasley, Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody
* Year 4 Lenticular Card
* Digital copy

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There isn’t a single actor of the current time so idolized as he: “Twilight”-Vampire Robert Pattinson. On Thursday the new film starts, right ahead of its release he speaks about fame, elephants, and the “first time”.

Rob, you could be crowned the most famous actor in the world right now. How do you deal with this strangeness?
There are good and bad days. I often wish I wouldn’t react in such panic. But I believe I can separate jobs from private life very well. So far my ego still hasn’t been injured!

Currently, it is surely not simple to be Robert Pattinson. Can you believe what all has happened in the past two years?
Honestly, I have always said that it’s a subjective glimpse of the whole. For me everything feels the same as before, but there are a few aspects of my life that are completely different. I would just like to not admit that it has taken over my entire life. For myself, in my head, it’s the same as it was in the old days; I also have the exact same friends.

You are 24 and, as it is, can’t be anywhere without bodyguards at the door. Doesn’t it stink to you that you can’t lead a normal life?
Sometimes. But then I remember how my normal life was: boring.

Where do you live now, in London or in L.A.? Do you perhaps have a home?
No, I don’t. My “apartment” consists of three suitcases, out of which I live. Inside of them is everything that I need.

Isn’t that a very lonely life?
I work constantly, so I am always surrounded by people who ask me questions or give me instructions. That’s why I enjoy it if I can do something for myself. I don’t have any problems with having a two-month long period with no one to speak to.

How do you sympathize with Edward in respect to women? Is he the knight in shining armor about whom we apparently all still dream?
I hear often that this story is too old-fashioned and encourages women to take on subservient roles. I don’t think that at all! Even when Bella sometimes has moments of helplessness, she is still only a fictional character. What are we coming to, if every fictional film character is automatically a role model for our society!

“Twilight” represents very old-fashioned values. Bella and Edward first go to bed with each other after their marriage. Are you also against sex before marriage?
I believe rather, that everyone has sex before marriage (laughs)—then and now. I also don’t believe that girls ‘must respect themselves’ or that boys only want ‘the one’. If you behave like a gentleman, because chastity really suits you—okay. But if you take it for the newest fad in the dating world, then it’s rather off the mark.

You said once, you find that the saga, without sex, is sexy…
Yeah, I think so. Every one of us knows the time, before something happens between a couple, when you’re still totally insecure: Does the other person like me or not? That is definitely the riskiest time! This moment can last an eternity. To this sweet uncertainty also comes anxiety, especially if it’s the first time for both people. I believe this worry stirs up desire. And in this case, the period of desire lasts almost four books.

You are currently shooting “Water for Elephants” with the Austrian Christoph Waltz. How are you getting along with him?
Christoph is stunning, an insanely nice guy. He is not only a ridiculously good actor, he is also really funny, helpful, and a good colleague. I like his work ethic. I mean, the guy has won an Oscar—and despite that he is receptive, open-minded, and not the least bit snooty. And Reese Witherspoon is the same. It may be the nicest cast that I have worked with yet—a really great experience.

You seem to only work. What would the perfect day look like for you?
Recently I stood in the desert, far outside of L. A., and watched the sun set on a circus tent from 1930. Everywhere stood animals: elephants, tigers that should be loaded into a steam train. 300 extras in costumes raced around, the modern world had disappeared totally. Although that was totally fake, it still happened directly before my eyes! That was my perfect day. I would be gladly experience that every day. It happens continually to me: It calls itself work. That is wonderful and more than enough.

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