Summer Box Office Sets New Record
There were a few duds along the way, but now that summer 2008 is in the books, it's official: domestic ticket sales are up again, setting a new record for the season.
2008-08-28 02:05:00

Sony Auctions Spider-Man 4 Role for Charity
Got a few thousand dollars lying around and a burning urge to have a background role in "Spider-Man 4"? You're just the person Sony's looking for.
2008-08-28 02:03:00

Neveldine and Taylor Talk Crank 2, Jonah Hex
During an recent appearance on The Movie Blog's "Uncut," Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor discussed the making of "Crank 2" -- and revealed that Thomas Jane would not be starring in their "Jonah Hex" adaptation.
2008-08-28 01:55:00

Luhrmann's Australia Slightly Delayed
In a move designed to give director Baz Luhrmann a little more time to finish the movie, Fox has bumped "Australia" back to November 26.
2008-08-28 01:53:00

Dragonball Story Outline Revealed
Thanks to the Japanese magazine Roadshow, we can at last set eyes on the story outline for the live-action "Dragonball" adaptation, as well as character insights from Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun Fat, and Emmy Rossum.
2008-08-28 01:49:00

Rain of Madness Available for Free on iTunes
"Rain of Madness," the fake documentary about the making of the film-within-a-film in "Tropic Thunder," is now available for free on iTunes. Get downloadin'!
2008-08-28 01:44:00

Downey, Fey in Talks for Animated Superhero Spoof
Ben Stiller's production company is prepping an animated superhero spoof about a "who loses his will to live after accidentally killing his archrival," with Tina Fey and Robert Downey, Jr. in negotiations to join the cast.
2008-08-28 01:41:00

Rogue Eager to Meet More Strangers
Rogue Pictures has greenlighted a sequel to the Liv Tyler horror movie "The Strangers," and hired the original's writer/director, Bryan Bertino, to pen the script.
2008-08-28 01:38:00

Drake Bell's College Lesson: "Acting's Tough"
He's made inroads with the tween audience as one half of Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh," but with the "Superbad"-style comedy "College," Drake Bell is hoping to expand his audience.
2008-08-28 01:31:00

Clooney, Reitman Looking Up in the Air
George Clooney is negotiating to star in Jason Reitman's DreamWorks-backed adaptation of Walter Kim's novel "Up in the Air," about "an unapologetic corporate downsizer whose untethered life is consumed by collecting air miles."
2008-08-28 01:29:00

Aaron Sorkin In Talks for Facebook Movie
Aaron Sorkin is in negotiations to write the screenplay for a movie about the founders of Facebook for producer Scott Rudin.
2008-08-28 01:25:00

Solondz Finds Further Happiness
Todd Solondz' next film, once known as "Life During Wartime" but currently untitled, will be a "part-sequel, part-companion piece" to 1998's "Happiness."
2008-08-28 01:21:00

Greene Goes from Twilight to Summer
"Twilight" star Ashley Greene has already found her next project, an "edgy indie thriller" directed by Lee De Marbre titled "Summer."
2008-08-28 01:17:00

Certified Fresh Picks from the WB Vault
It's the third-oldest American movie studio: the company that brought us Rin Tin Tin, convinced the world that the talkies were here to stay, and eventually grew into one of the largest conglomerates in the world. Yes, we're talking about Warner Bros. -- and for good reason: the WB is...
2008-08-27 16:01:00

Total Recall: History of the Spoof Movie, Part One
Three spoof movies in one year! Is America fortunate or what? Following January's Meet the Spartans and March's Superhero Movie, the genre comes roaring back with Disaster Movie, cobbled together from trailers, Internet memes, and films dating as far back as December 2007. But the spoof genre runs a deeper...
2008-08-27 13:33:00

Exclusive Clip: Sukiyaki Western Django
Tarantino fans, prick up your ears! Maverick filmmaker Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer) is back with the culture-mashing Sukiyaki Western Django (which features a cameo by QT himself), and Rotten Tomatoes is bringing you an exclusive look at the very baddest scene of the whole film. Picture this: a...
2008-08-27 13:15:00

No Bat-Plans for Nolan Just Yet
As funny as it was to imagine Brian Austin Green and Cher starring in the next "Batman" movie, a new Hollywood Reporter article confirms what everyone has known all along: Christopher Nolan hasn't committed to making another sequel.
2008-08-27 02:23:00

Roberto Orci Answers Transformers 2 Questions
Screenwriter Roberto Orci has given "Transformers" fans a treat, agreeing to answer a series of fan-submitted questions about the upcoming sequel.
2008-08-27 02:18:00

NYT Probes the Murky Side of Movie Rights
Looking for some more in-depth information about that nasty Fox/Warner Bros. "Watchmen" lawsuit? Look no further: the New York Times has published a report on just how easy it is for studios to wind up tussling over film rights.
2008-08-27 02:14:00

Marvel Heroes Turning Japanese
Marvel is teaming up with Madhouse Studios to produce four new anime series based on its heroes, while "reimagining the back stories and redesigning the look of Marvel's stable of characters to reflect Japanese culture." The shows are set to debut in 2010.
2008-08-27 02:10:00

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