James McTeigue on Making a DC Superhero Movie [-->full article]
Nov 21, 2009
A few years ago, director James McTeigue helmed an adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's V For Vendetta and in recent months, there's been talk of Warner Bros. maybe getting him to tackle one of their DC superheroes. When ComingSoon.net recently spoke to him about his new movie Ninja Assassin which opens next Wednesday, November 25, we did broach the subject, and while he was non-committal about even preferring to work with one DC character over another, he did share some interest...

Natalie Portman on Why She did Thor [-->full article]
Nov 21, 2009
Ever since Natalie Portman signed on to play Dr. Don Blake's love interest Jane Foster in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming Thor , the actress hasn't done a ton of interviews, so we haven't had much of a chance to learn about her take on the character. At the press conference for Jim Sheridan's Brothers , a terrific drama in which Portman is quite astounding as a young mother whose husband is a soldier who has gone missing and presumed dead in Afghanistan, we tried our best to broach the subject...

New Kull Movie in the Works [-->full article]
Nov 21, 2009
Paradox Entertainment's CEO Fredrik Malmberg told Fantasy.fr that a new "Kull" movie is in the works. Here is the translated article, courtesy of the site: Paradox Entertainment is currently working on a new movie adaptation for Kull the Conqueror. Fredrik Malmberg, Paradox Entertainment's CEO, used the occasion of an exclusive interview to reveal his company was working on a new Kull movie. Fredrik Malmberg also told us about Conan and other ongoing adaptations. You'll hear of it soon. ...

Smallville Promo Shows Justice Society Members [-->full article]
Nov 21, 2009
'Dillan' sent in this new promo for the upcoming "Smallville" episode titled "Disciple," airing on The CW on January 22nd. You'll get a peek at more members of the Justice Society!

New Moon Breaks Dark Knight 's Single Day Record [-->full article]
Nov 21, 2009
After setting a new record for midnight openings with $26.27 million at 3,514 theaters, Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon has also broken the record for a single day, earning $72.7 million on Friday at 4,024 theaters. The previous single day record of $67.2 million was held by The Dark Knight . It looks like The Dark Knight 's 3-day record of $158 million may be in jeopardy now as well.

New Moon Beats Harry Potter and Batman [-->full article]
Nov 20, 2009
ComingSoon.net reports that The Twilight Saga: New Moon set a new midnight opening record with $26.27 million from 3,514 theaters last night. That surpasses the opening nights of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ($22.2 million) and The Dark Knight ($18.4 million). Will "New Moon" be able to pass up "Dark Knight's" $67.1 million single day record?

International Featurette on Sherlock Holmes [-->full article]
Nov 20, 2009
Warner Bros. Pictures has released this international behind-the-scenes featurette on director Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes , starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan and Kelly Reilly. The film opens in theaters on Christmas Day.

Bay Not Killing Off Fox in Transformers 3 [-->full article]
Nov 20, 2009
USA Today talked to director Michael Bay who said there are no hard feelings between him and Megan Fox regarding her recent comments and talked a bit about her part in Transformers 3 : He also said, “She’s got a great part in Transformers 3,” and he said he’s currently working on the script. So Bay’s not planning on getting revenge by, say, killing her off? “No, no. no,” he said, dismissing it. “She gets enough of that already.” The third installment is scheduled for a July 1...

Peter Iliff to Write American Gladiators [-->full article]
Nov 20, 2009
Screenwriter Peter Iliff ( Patriot Games , Varsity Blues ) will pen the live-action big screen version of American Gladiators , reports Variety . The story, which will feature the Herculean characters as superheroes, will be based on the TV show that first aired in 1988 and has been broadcast in more than 90 countries, with the format adapted for the local market in 14 of them. Scott Mednick (upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ) is producing, and "American Gladiators" creator Johnny...

Idris Elba to Play Heimdall in Thor [-->full article]
Nov 19, 2009
Idris Elba has joined the cast of Marvel Studios' Thor , reports Heat Vision . Elba will play Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard, who stands on the BiFrost Bridge ready to defend the city from intruders. He joins a cast that includes Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Jaimie Alexander, Colm Feore, Samuel L. Jackson, Stellan Skarsgard, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson and Tadanobu Asano. To be directed by Kenneth Branagh, the comic book adaptation will be releas...

Chuck Taking Over Heroes ' Timeslot [-->full article]
Nov 19, 2009
ComingSoon.net reports that the return of "Chuck" to NBC means that "Heroes" will have to give up its timeslot on Mondays: NBC's action-comedy series "Chuck" returns to the NBC lineup on Sunday, January 10 with all-new missions and two action-packed, back-to-back original episodes in its season premiere (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series -- starring Zachary Levi in the title role -- moves to its regular day and time (Mondays 8-9 p.m. ET) beginning January 11. In other programming news, a spe...

Iron Man 2 Trailer with Sherlock Holmes ? [-->full article]
Nov 19, 2009
In retweeting a question about when we'll see the first trailer for Iron Man 2 , director Jon Favreau appears to be giving us a big hint: RT @Ann_Howard: @Jon_Favreau PLEASE tell us the trailer is coming soon - w/Sherlock Holmes, perhaps?? It makes sense since Sherlock Holmes also stars Robert Downey Jr., of course. The Guy Ritchie-directed film opens Christmas Day. Our guess was that we'd be seeing the trailer with Avatar on December 18, but it looks like we'll have to wait ...

Iron Man 2 Minimates and Marvel Select Figures [-->full article]
Nov 19, 2009
With Iron Man 2 only a little over five months away, news about the tie-in toys is starting to be revealed. Diamond Toychest posted the following Minimates and Marvel Select figures coming in February and April: Marvel Minimates Series 35 The stars of the blockbuster Iron Man 2 have invaded the Minimates line and they're going to blow you away! This assortment contains Iron Man & Whiplash, Iron Man & War Machine, the high-tech mystery army-builder & Pepper Potts, plus the limited var...

Quesada & Bendis Tweet About Thor Production! [-->full article]
Nov 19, 2009
Marvel's Joe Quesada and comics writer Brian Michael Bendis have been tweeting about the sets they visited for Marvel Studios' Thor . Quesada wrote : I could listen to Branagh talk about Thor all day long. Cast is in place, sets are being built and screenplay is brilliant. Marveldom rules! Bendis added the following in two tweets: Broadcasting live from marvel west. Thor movie meeting with Ken branagh was over the top amazing. Visited the sets! I was in Odin's chamber! U should g...

Update: Hathaway Also Up for Spider-Man 4 ? [-->full article]
Nov 19, 2009
It looks like we can add another name to the list of actresses who are reading for a new role in Spider-Man 4 . Deadline Hollywood reports: While Sony Pictures insists no decisions have been made, sources tell me that the producers have approached Anne Hathaway to star in the film. Maybe you experts have an idea what she'll play? All I know is that she's wanted for a starring role, and she won't replace Kirsten Dunst who's also cast in the Spidey fourquel. Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams...