Monthly Archives: January 2016
New Scarlett Johansson Poster/Video From Hail, Caesar!
With the release of the new Coen brothers' movie Hail, Caesar! just around the corner, we've got our hands on a brand-new poster and video introducing Scarlett Johansson's character Deeanna Moran.
Set during Hollywood's 'Golden Age' the film stars Josh Brolin as a tough Hollywood fixer, while Johansson plays a star famed for her water-based dance numbers. The film's star-studded cast also includes George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton and Channing Tatum, with Hail, Caesar! hitting U.S. screens on February 5 and U.K. screens March 4.
AHS Actor to Play Michael Jackson in 9/11 Road Trip Movie
Joseph Fiennes, who played Monsignor Timothy Howard in American Horror Story: Asylum, has been cast as Michael Jackson in a movie about the pop star's alleged road trip following the events of 9/11.
According to a 2011 Vanity Fair report, with air travel shut down, the King of Pop, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando rented a car in an attempt to drive back to California together. While an assistant to Taylor denies the report, one of Jackson's former employees claims the group made it to Ohio before calling it quits.
Fiennes as Timothy Howard in AHS: Asylum.
Pokemon Evolution: Good or Bad?
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Canadian Figure Skater Hits the Ice to Cowboy Bebop Theme
A Canadian figure skater gave the world what we can only assume is its first adaptation of Cowboy Bebop on ice last week...to an extent, anyway.
The performance came courtesy of Kevin Reynolds, a 25-year-old Olympic silver medalist. At the 2016 Canadian National Figure Skating Championships, Reynolds entered the rink to Yoko Kanno's famous theme "Tank!" — the opening song of the equally recognizable anime Cowboy Bebop.
According to Golden Skate, Reynolds' routine, which he performed while dressed like series protagonist Spike Spiegel, earned him third place. The performance included both a "quadruple Salchow-triple toe loop," and a "triple Axel." Unfortunately Reynolds fell on the second maneuver, though he managed to right himself very quickly.
Barney Miller, Godfather Actor Abe Vigoda Passes Away at 94
Actor Abe Vigoda, best known for his roles in the TV series Barney Miller and The Godfather films has passed away of old age at 94.
ABC News reports Vigoda’s daughter, Carol Vigoda Fuchs, confirmed his passing to The Associated Press.
Vigoda’s acting career spanned over 60 years. In 1972, he played Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in The Godfather, a low-level hoodlum who befriends Vito Corleone before Corleone rose to power in the Mafia underworld.
Abe Vigoda as seen as Det. Phil Fish in Barney Miller
New Angry Birds Movie Trailer Is a Kick
Sony Pictures has released the official theatrical trailer for The Angry Birds Movie.
The clip offers a sneak peek at the film's abundance of comedic moments the whole family will get a kick out of... in more ways than one. Check out the trailer below.
The Angry Birds Movie is based on Rovio's incredibly popular bird-flinging franchise, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon following its mobile debut in 2009. The 3D animated film stars a trio of outcast birds include Red (Jason Sudeikis), speedy Chuck (Josh Gad) and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride).
Legends of Tomorrow: How the New Firestorm is Fitting In
The members of the team on the new CW superhero series, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, all have different levels of experience, but it’s safe to say Jefferson “Jax” Jackson (Franz Drameh) may be the greenest of them all... at least when you factor in Kendra/Hawkgirl’s past lives.
Introduced on an episode of The Flash this past fall, Jax only recently discovered his abilities, in the process bonding with Professor Martin Stein (Victor Garber) to become Firestorm.
On a visit to the set of Legends of Tomorrow a couple months back, I spoke to Drameh (a British actor whose credits include Edge of Tomorrow and Attack the Block) about Jax's powers, his dynamic with Stein and more.
Spider-Man Reboot Will be Released in IMAX
Marvel and Sony's upcoming Spider-Man film will release in IMAX right alongside its worldwide debut next July.
In addition, the new standalone Spidey film – which stars Tom Holland as the web-slinging hero – will be digitally remastered for IMAX 3D.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution president Josh Greenstein commented on the news, saying in a statement: "There’s so much about Spider-Man – including the web-slinging action – that lends itself perfectly to the IMAX screen. We are confident that audiences everywhere around the world will want to see it in IMAX."
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige also expressed his excitement in the IMAX release, noting "it will be a great way for audiences around the world to experience such a big event film."
Showtime Renews Billions for Season 2
Showtime has announced it has picked up Billions for a second season.
The debut of the drama that centers on a battle between hedge-fund guru Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and US Attorney Chuck Roades (Paul Giamatti) drew 6.5 million viewers, making it the best series premiere for the network. Previously, Ray Donovan had the best series premiere at 6.1 million viewers in June 2013.
In addition to Giamatti (Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2) and Lewis (Homeland, Band of Brothers), Billions stars Malin Akerman (Watchmen), David Costabile (Suits), Toby Leonard Moore (Daredevil), and Maggie Siff (Sons of Anarchy).
Billions premiered on January 17 and you can read IGN’s review of the pilot, which praises the strong cast as the show’s selling point.
Johnny Mundo On Taking Lucha Underground to the Next Level
On Wednesday, January 27th, the ridiculously entertaining wrestling promotion Lucha Underground returns to the El Rey network for a second season of high-flying, risk-taking action. This year, the likes of Prince Puma, Fenix, Mil Muertes, Sexy Star, Ivelisse, Pentagon, Chavo Guerrero, and Johnny Mundo return - joined by former world champion and international icon Rey Mysterio.
I had the privilege of attending a recent Lucha Underground taping (for a couple of episodes that will air in the second half of Season 2) and speak with John Morrison himself (@TheRealMorrison) - aka Johnny Mundo - about what's in store for fans this year when the show makes its big return this week.