http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSOR92ozSPQ Commenting on the CIA fugitive Edward Snowden in a TV interview I conducted for my BBC show, Alternative Cinema, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Matt Damon said that Snowden did a great thing. "If we are going to trade our civil liberties with our safety, then that is a … Continue reading Matt Damon: Snowden did a great thing
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Ben Affleck is the new Batman
Actor-director Ben Affleck will play the Dark Knight in the upcoming sequel of Man of Steel, which will feature the two superheros, Batman and Superman, for the first time. The 41-year-old star will be replacing Christian Bale, and will face 30-year-old Henry Cavil, who will reprise the role of Superman. Zack Snyder, who will be … Continue reading Ben Affleck is the new Batman
The Butler overperforms and serves $25 million at the US box office
Lee Daniels’ The Butler shot to the top of the US box office on its opening weekend, grossing $25 million, nearly covering its production cost, which was less than $30 million. The star-studded drama follows a black White House Butler, who served 8 US presidents, as the African-Americans people journeyed from servitude in the 1940’s … Continue reading The Butler overperforms and serves $25 million at the US box office
Elysium struggles to reach the top of the US box office
Futuristic sci-fi Elysium, which cost $115 million to make, had to fight its way against smaller-budget pictures to reach the top of the US box office over its debut weekend, eking out $30.5 million. Directed by Neill Blomkamp, who was behind the 2009 sci-fi hit District 9, the actioner follows a factory worker (Matt Damon) … Continue reading Elysium struggles to reach the top of the US box office
Harrison Ford to replace Bruce Willis in Expendables 3
In a surprise move, Harrison Ford has replaced Bruce Willis in the third edition of the action adventure franchise, Expendables. The announcement was made by the franchise creator and star, Sylvester Stallone, in a tweet: “WILLIS OUT, HARRISON FORD IN !!!! GREAT NEWS !!!! Been waiting years for this!!!!” It’s not yet clear what prompted … Continue reading Harrison Ford to replace Bruce Willis in Expendables 3
Box office: 2 Guns leads in the US and Smurfs 2 takes on the World
Actioner 2 Guns led the US box office over the weekend, debuting to $27.4 million. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington, the film follows two undercover agents as they pursue the Mexican drug cartel. Last weekend’s box office champion, The Wolverine, dropped to the second spot in the US, drawing $21.7 million. It also dropped from … Continue reading Box office: 2 Guns leads in the US and Smurfs 2 takes on the World
‘Avatar’ will get three sequels
Director James Cameron and 20th Century Fox announced today that Avatar will have three sequels instead of two. The director of the original Avatar said that while working on the screenplay he realized that the world of Avatar and its characters are way bigger and richer than what he had imagined and hence requires an … Continue reading ‘Avatar’ will get three sequels
Johnny Depp is not far from quitting acting
It seems that Johnny Depp is disenchanted with acting. He has revealed to BBC Breakfast that he may be close to quitting acting, saying that he was “probably not too far away from his last picture.” The Hollywood star, who is famed for roles in Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and The Pirates of the Caribbean … Continue reading Johnny Depp is not far from quitting acting
The Wolverine tops the US and International box office
Although it led the US box office with an estimated gross of $55 million over its opening weekend, the Wolverine failed to match up to the pre-weekend projections of $65 million. The 6th installment of X-Men fared better though overseas, delivering $86.1 million and capturing the top spot in 62 markets to become the franchise’s … Continue reading The Wolverine tops the US and International box office
Low budget The Conjuring beats Hollywood blockbusters at the US box office
A $20 million horror pic The Conjuring performed better than expected and crowned the North American box office this weekend, debuting to a whopping $41.5 million. Directed by James Wan, the film tells the true story of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), who are called on to help the … Continue reading Low budget The Conjuring beats Hollywood blockbusters at the US box office
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