Bryan Bertino to Direct Tentatively Titled Mockingbird
Another found footage project, which was initially reported back in November 2011, is now confirmed, with shooting expected to being at the end of February. The film, once titled Mockingbird will be in the same vain as Paranormal Activity, conceit that becomes so popular in the past five years.
The Strangers helmer Bryan Bertino will attempt to place the viewer literally within the character’s shoes.
GOD BLESS AMERICA Red Band Trailer
Magnolia Pictures and Magnet Releasing have released the first red-band trailer for dark comedy God Bless America, which is directed by Bobcat Goldthwait (World’s Greatest Dad) and stars Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr.
8 CHRONICLE Hi-Res Photos
“Boys will be boys” but superheroes – hey, that’s a little bit difficult to achieve these days.
Still, director Josh Trank is making that possible with his upcoming Chronicle movie, which is set to open on February 3rd, 2012.
We’re here today to share some new hi-res photos from the whole thing and I definitely hope you’ll enjoy.
Joe Carnahan to Direct Remake of DEATH WISH
Joe Carnahan is the man responsible for The Grey (and probably it’s box office success as well) and I’m sure you already know all that.
But, what you probably still don’t know is that Carnahan will now be in charge for Death Wish remake!
Yeah, we’ve just learned that Carnahan is on board both to write and direct it!
First THIS MEANS WAR Clip
We have a very short clip from the upcoming This Means War movie, an action comedy which stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy.
You’re not going to see something spectacular from this clip, but one thing is for sure – Hardy really enjoyed this scene!
New THE HOBBIT Photo
Bilbo and the Dwarves, that’s probably the best description of the latest image from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
As you’ll see, the image features Martin Freeman, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt and John Callen.
And although he’s the leading star, I’m not sure why we only get the images of Bilbo Baggins, but hey – at least something!
James Franco as Hugh Hefner in LOVELACE First Images
Here are the first images from the upcoming Lovelace biopic, where we finally have a first look at James Franco as Hugh Hefner!
I’m sure you’ll all agree that Franco looks exactly like Playboy publisher, at least I’m fascinated.
First SPARKLE Image Features Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks
We finally have the first image from the upcoming Sparkle movie, which is actually a remake of the 1976 movie of the same name inspired by The Supremes.
As you already know (and see) this movie stars Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo, while Jumping the Broom helmer Salim Akil is in charge of directing the whole thing.
Weekend Box Office: January 27-29, 2012
Rentrak Corporation, today announced the official weekend theatrical box office numbers for the weekend period of January 27th, 2012 through January 29th, 2012 according to the company’s Box Office Essentials™ theatrical box office data collection and analytical service.
| Rank | Film Name | Distributor Name | Weekend Revenue | Cume Revenue | Locs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grey | Open Road | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | 3,185 | |
| 2 | Underworld Awakening | Sony | 12,500,000 | 45,125,613 | 3,078 | |
| 3 | One For The Money | Lionsgate | 11,750,000 | 11,750,000 | 2,737 | |
| 4 | Red Tails | 20th Century Fox | 10,400,000 | 33,779,795 | 2,573 | |
| 5 | Man On A Ledge | Summit Entertainment | 8,250,000 | 8,250,000 | 2,998 | |
| 6 | Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close | Warner Bros. | 7,145,000 | 21,106,254 | 2,630 | |
| 7 | Descendants, The | Fox Searchlight | 6,550,000 | 58,848,014 | 2,001 | |
| 8 | Contraband | Universal | 6,532,250 | 56,401,750 | 2,650 | |
| 9 | Beauty And The Beast | Disney | 5,345,000 | 41,147,331 | 2,145 | |
| 10 | Haywire | Relativity Media | 4,000,000 | 15,279,202 | 2,441 | |
| 11 | Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol | Paramount | 3,550,000 | 202,641,325 | 1,654 | |
| 12 | Artist, The | The Weinstein Company | 3,315,000 | 16,744,098 | 897 |
