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May 20

Man of Steel Jor-El PosterSuperman’s biological father Jor-El is seen on the latest poster for Man of Steel. Check out Russell Crowe as he brandishes a large weapon in the midst of an epic battle that will see the destruction of Krypton and most of its inhabitants.[MovieWeb]

Man of Steel Jor-El Poster

Superman’s biological father Jor-El is seen on the latest poster for Man of Steel. Check out Russell Crowe as he brandishes a large weapon in the midst of an epic battle that will see the destruction of Krypton and most of its inhabitants.

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Ghostbusters 3 Will Be Based on Particle Physics ResearchDuring a recent interview with talk show host Larry King, Dan Aykroyd spilled some intriguing new details about Ghostbusters 3. The actor-screenwriter teased that the story is based on particle physics research being done at Columbia University.“It’s based on new research that’s being done in particle physics by the young men and women at Columbia University. Basically, there’s research being done that I can say that the world or the dimension that we live in, our four planes of existence, length, height, width and time, become threatened by some of the research that’s being done. Ghostbusters — new Ghostbusters — have to come and solve the problem.”Dan Aykroyd also revealed that, while Bill Murray currently has no plans to reprise his role as Dr. Peter Venkman, they are still holding a spot for him in the cast, should he have a change of heart.“There will be a hole for him. If Billy wants to walk in the door and be in the movie, we will find a place.”The actor also said that there is a role for Larry King, who starred as himself in the original Ghostbusters.“Of course, we’re going to be doing you in your new format as you comment on what’s happening in Manhattan up there at Morningside Heights. It’s going to be quite a spectacular scene once the stuff starts to break.”Ivan Reitman is directing from a screenplay by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, although it isn’t known when production may begin. There is a rumor that Sony may try to get this sequel in theaters next year, in time for the original Ghostbusters’ 30th anniversary.[MovieWeb]

Ghostbusters 3 Will Be Based on Particle Physics Research

During a recent interview with talk show host Larry King, Dan Aykroyd spilled some intriguing new details about Ghostbusters 3. The actor-screenwriter teased that the story is based on particle physics research being done at Columbia University.

“It’s based on new research that’s being done in particle physics by the young men and women at Columbia University. Basically, there’s research being done that I can say that the world or the dimension that we live in, our four planes of existence, length, height, width and time, become threatened by some of the research that’s being done. Ghostbusters — new Ghostbusters — have to come and solve the problem.”

Dan Aykroyd also revealed that, while Bill Murray currently has no plans to reprise his role as Dr. Peter Venkman, they are still holding a spot for him in the cast, should he have a change of heart.

“There will be a hole for him. If Billy wants to walk in the door and be in the movie, we will find a place.”

The actor also said that there is a role for Larry King, who starred as himself in the original Ghostbusters.

“Of course, we’re going to be doing you in your new format as you comment on what’s happening in Manhattan up there at Morningside Heights. It’s going to be quite a spectacular scene once the stuff starts to break.”

Ivan Reitman is directing from a screenplay by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg, although it isn’t known when production may begin. There is a rumor that Sony may try to get this sequel in theaters next year, in time for the original Ghostbusters’ 30th anniversary.

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First Pacific Rim TV SpotThe first TV spot for Pacific Rim offers the motto ‘Go Big or Go Extinct’ as giant Kaiju ravage the landscape. To fight these monsters, the world governments are forced to create monsters of their own in the form of giant Jaeger robots. Check it out as Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba set out cancel the apocalypse amongst select bits of never-before-seen footage.[MovieWeb]

First Pacific Rim TV Spot

The first TV spot for Pacific Rim offers the motto ‘Go Big or Go Extinct’ as giant Kaiju ravage the landscape. To fight these monsters, the world governments are forced to create monsters of their own in the form of giant Jaeger robots. Check it out as Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba set out cancel the apocalypse amongst select bits of never-before-seen footage.


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First Look at Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past Set PhotoBryan Singer has slowly been teasing out each character of X-Men: Days of Future Past via a series of Twitter photos. Today brings our first look at actress Jennifer Lawrence, who has once again donned full body blue make-up to reprise her role as Mystique from the 2011 prequel X-Men: First Class. The character will be on the vengeful side when this franchise adventure debuts summer 2014.First look: #JenniferLawrence as a vengeful #Mystique. #XMen#DaysOfFuturePasttwitter.com/BryanSinger/st…— Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) May 20, 2013[MovieWeb]

First Look at Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past Set Photo

Bryan Singer has slowly been teasing out each character of X-Men: Days of Future Past via a series of Twitter photos. Today brings our first look at actress Jennifer Lawrence, who has once again donned full body blue make-up to reprise her role as Mystique from the 2011 prequel X-Men: First Class. The character will be on the vengeful side when this franchise adventure debuts summer 2014.

First look: #JenniferLawrence as a vengeful #Mystique. #XMen#DaysOfFuturePasttwitter.com/BryanSinger/st…

— Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) May 20, 2013

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After Earth ‘Bird Fight’ Clip and Behind-the-Scenes FootageJaden Smith tangles with a dangerous bird in the latest clip from After Earth. Columbia Pictures has also released behind-the-scenes B-roll footage from director M. Night Shyamalan’s sci-fi action-thriller, in theaters May 31. Take a look at these videos from this upcoming summer release, starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Zo Kravitz, and Isabelle Fuhrman.[MovieWeb]

After Earth ‘Bird Fight’ Clip and Behind-the-Scenes Footage

Jaden Smith tangles with a dangerous bird in the latest clip from After Earth. Columbia Pictures has also released behind-the-scenes B-roll footage from director M. Night Shyamalan’s sci-fi action-thriller, in theaters May 31. Take a look at these videos from this upcoming summer release, starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Zo Kravitz, and Isabelle Fuhrman.



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EXCLUSIVE: Parker ‘Origin’ Featurette with Jason StathamThe hit crime thriller Parker is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on May 21. To celebrate, we have an exclusive featurette that takes a look at novelist Donald E. Westlake and his creation of professional thief Parker (Jason Statham), who follows a strict ethics code when attempting various heists. Watch and learn more about the origins of this fan-favorite character, with interviews from the cast and crew.[MovieWeb]

EXCLUSIVE: Parker ‘Origin’ Featurette with Jason Statham

The hit crime thriller Parker is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on May 21. To celebrate, we have an exclusive featurette that takes a look at novelist Donald E. Westlake and his creation of professional thief Parker (Jason Statham), who follows a strict ethics code when attempting various heists. Watch and learn more about the origins of this fan-favorite character, with interviews from the cast and crew.


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GIVEAWAY: Win Teen Wolf: Season Two on DVDTeen Wolf fans can bring all the action home when Teen Wolf: Season Two debuts on DVD May 21. Tyler Posey stars as Scott McCall, a teenager who leads a secret life as a werewolf, as he tries to protect his family and friends from a violent conflict between werewolves and hunters. We have a contest lined up where our readers can win copies of this DVD, just before Season 3 debuts Monday, June 3 on MTV. Take a look at how you can win below.Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVDWinners Receive:Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVDTeen Wolf jumps full force into season two with even more suspenseful drama than season one. Scott McCall, a teenager with a wild secret, continues to find himself caught in a supernatural war between hunters and werewolves. Scott must keep his forbidden romance with Allison a secret while keeping his friends and family safe from new Alfa wolf Derek.Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVD Special Features:Teen Wolf Season 2 at Paleyfest - celebrate Season 2 of MTV’s critically acclaimed series Teen Wolf with a panel discussion featuring the show’s cast and creative team- Teen Wolves: Meet the New Pack - meet new cast members Sinqua Walls (Boyd), Gage Golightly (Erica) and Daniel Sharman (Isaac) and get their take on their roles in Season 2- Alternate, Deleted and Extended Scenes- Alternate Stiles Takes- Teen Wolf CGI Reel- Fight Choreography- Shirtless Montage 2.0- Gag Reel- Commentary featuring Jeff Davis and Christian Taylor[MovieWeb]

GIVEAWAY: Win Teen Wolf: Season Two on DVD

Teen Wolf fans can bring all the action home when Teen Wolf: Season Two debuts on DVD May 21. Tyler Posey stars as Scott McCall, a teenager who leads a secret life as a werewolf, as he tries to protect his family and friends from a violent conflict between werewolves and hunters. We have a contest lined up where our readers can win copies of this DVD, just before Season 3 debuts Monday, June 3 on MTV. Take a look at how you can win below.

Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVD

Winners Receive:

Teen Wolf jumps full force into season two with even more suspenseful drama than season one. Scott McCall, a teenager with a wild secret, continues to find himself caught in a supernatural war between hunters and werewolves. Scott must keep his forbidden romance with Allison a secret while keeping his friends and family safe from new Alfa wolf Derek.

Teen Wolf: Season 2 DVD Special Features:

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Jonathan Rhys Meyers Rumored for a Lead Role in Star Wars: Episode VIIThe Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers is reportedly in talks for an unknown role in the highly-anticipated sequel Star Wars: Episode VII. If a deal is made, the actor will reunite with his Mission: Impossible III director J.J. Abrams.No story details have been revealed yet, but Michael Arndt (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Toy Story 3) is currently working on the screenplay.Back in March, George Lucas confirmed that the original Star Wars trilogy stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are returning for Star Wars: Episode VII.Earlier this month, we reported that production will begin in early 2014, with shooting to take place in the U.K.Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars in the upcoming fantasy adaptation The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, arriving in theaters August 23.[MovieWeb]

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Rumored for a Lead Role in Star Wars: Episode VII

The Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers is reportedly in talks for an unknown role in the highly-anticipated sequel Star Wars: Episode VII. If a deal is made, the actor will reunite with his Mission: Impossible III director J.J. Abrams.

No story details have been revealed yet, but Michael Arndt (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Toy Story 3) is currently working on the screenplay.

Back in March, George Lucas confirmed that the original Star Wars trilogy stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are returning for Star Wars: Episode VII.

Earlier this month, we reported that production will begin in early 2014, with shooting to take place in the U.K.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars in the upcoming fantasy adaptation The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, arriving in theaters August 23.

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Star Wars Rebels Animated Series Announced for Fall 2014Production has begun on Star Wars Rebels, an exciting, all-new animated television series based on one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time. Scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, it will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.The action-filled series is set between the events of Episode III and IV — an era spanning almost two decades never-before explored on-screen. Star Wars Rebels takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape. Details about the show are a closely guarded secret at this point.Visit TVweb to watch a special behind-the-scenes first look at this anticipated series, along with all of the details behind the making of the next great chapter in the Star Wars legacy: clickHereStar Wars Rebels will be produced by Lucasfilm Animation, featuring many of the key talents that made Star Wars: Clone Wars. Fans attending Star Wars Celebration Europe will be the first to get an exclusive look at the new series. Casting will be announced at a later date. More information about this developing project will be found on StarWars.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/starwarsrebels.[MovieWeb]

Star Wars Rebels Animated Series Announced for Fall 2014

Production has begun on Star Wars Rebels, an exciting, all-new animated television series based on one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time. Scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, it will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.

The action-filled series is set between the events of Episode III and IV — an era spanning almost two decades never-before explored on-screen. Star Wars Rebels takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape. Details about the show are a closely guarded secret at this point.

Visit TVweb to watch a special behind-the-scenes first look at this anticipated series, along with all of the details behind the making of the next great chapter in the Star Wars legacy: clickHere

Star Wars Rebels will be produced by Lucasfilm Animation, featuring many of the key talents that made Star Wars: Clone Wars. Fans attending Star Wars Celebration Europe will be the first to get an exclusive look at the new series. Casting will be announced at a later date. More information about this developing project will be found on StarWars.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/starwarsrebels.

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Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray Pre-Order Includes Exclusive PhaserStar Trek Into Darkness is just beginning its theatrical run, taking in an impressive $70.5 million this weekend. Fans can already pre-order this sci-fi sequel from director J.J. Abrams on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD through Amazon, although no release date has been announced. The Blu-ray 3D also comes with a limited edition phaser that any Trekkie will surely love. Take a look at these images from the upcoming Blu-ray 3D release, and stay tuned for details on special features, as soon as they become available.Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-rayStar Trek Into Darkness Blu-rayStar Trek Into Darkness DVDclickHere to pre-order this sci-fi thriller today.[MovieWeb]

Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray Pre-Order Includes Exclusive Phaser

Star Trek Into Darkness is just beginning its theatrical run, taking in an impressive $70.5 million this weekend. Fans can already pre-order this sci-fi sequel from director J.J. Abrams on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD through Amazon, although no release date has been announced. The Blu-ray 3D also comes with a limited edition phaser that any Trekkie will surely love. Take a look at these images from the upcoming Blu-ray 3D release, and stay tuned for details on special features, as soon as they become available.

Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray

Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray

Star Trek Into Darkness DVD

clickHere to pre-order this sci-fi thriller today.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Day 73 Set Photo ‘The Future’Production on Marc Webb superhero sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has hit day 73 and the director has shared yet another photo from the set. This inside look features a mysterious looking laboratory door with a gun and holster lying on the floor. Addtionally, two other photos have surfaced showing Spiderman (Andrew Garfield) taking a ride on the front of a pickup truck while fighting The Rhino (Paul Giamatti).Day 73. The Future. twitter.com/MarcW/status/3…— Marc Webb (@MarcW) May 19, 2013[MovieWeb]

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Day 73 Set Photo ‘The Future’

Production on Marc Webb superhero sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has hit day 73 and the director has shared yet another photo from the set. This inside look features a mysterious looking laboratory door with a gun and holster lying on the floor. Addtionally, two other photos have surfaced showing Spiderman (Andrew Garfield) taking a ride on the front of a pickup truck while fighting The Rhino (Paul Giamatti).

Day 73. The Future. twitter.com/MarcW/status/3…

— Marc Webb (@MarcW) May 19, 2013

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First R.I.P.D. TV SpotUniversal Pictures has released the first TV spot for Robert Schwentke’s comedic horror project R.I.P.D.Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds star as two Rest In Peace Department officers, who protect and serve the living from a group of unruly souls, who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. This first look shows the rookie officer meeting his new veteran partner for the first time.[MovieWeb]

First R.I.P.D. TV Spot

Universal Pictures has released the first TV spot for Robert Schwentke’s comedic horror project R.I.P.D.Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds star as two Rest In Peace Department officers, who protect and serve the living from a group of unruly souls, who refuse to move peacefully to the other side. This first look shows the rookie officer meeting his new veteran partner for the first time.


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Transformers 4 Adds Bingbing LiBingbing Li has joined the cast of Michael Bay’s upcoming sci-fi sequel Transformers 4.The addition marks the first Chinese actor to join the project with numerous more to follow. She will soon be joined by other famous actors as well as a number of newcomers being recruited from a scouting competition.Bingbing Li is best known for playing Ada Wong in Paul W.S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Retribution. She will also be seen as Blink in Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past.Production is slated to begin later in the year[MovieWeb]

Transformers 4 Adds Bingbing Li

Bingbing Li has joined the cast of Michael Bay’s upcoming sci-fi sequel Transformers 4.

The addition marks the first Chinese actor to join the project with numerous more to follow. She will soon be joined by other famous actors as well as a number of newcomers being recruited from a scouting competition.

Bingbing Li is best known for playing Ada Wong in Paul W.S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Retribution. She will also be seen as Blink in Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Production is slated to begin later in the year

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The Hangover Part III ‘The Kiss’ TV SpotWarner Bros. has started airing another TV spot for Todd Phillips’ comedy finale The Hangover Part III, which is coming to theaters next weekend. This latest look has Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) sharing a tender moment amongst friends. Take a look.[MovieWeb]

The Hangover Part III ‘The Kiss’ TV Spot

Warner Bros. has started airing another TV spot for Todd Phillips’ comedy finale The Hangover Part III, which is coming to theaters next weekend. This latest look has Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) and Alan (Zach Galifianakis) sharing a tender moment amongst friends. Take a look.


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Antonio Banderas Takes Lead in The 33Antonio Banderas is set to star in Patricia Riggen’s upcoming dramatization of the 2010 Chilean mine cave-in The 33.The miners spent 69 days trapped underground, while workers on the surface worked around-the-clock the rescue them. Antonio Banderas will be portraying Mario Sepulveda, the charismatic miner also known as Super Mario. Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro are also attached to star.Patricia Riggen is directing from a script by Mikko Alanne and Jose Rivera. Mike Medavoy, who announced the casting Sunday at Cannes, is producing alongside Edward McGurn.Antonio Banderas will next be seen in Robert Rodriguez’s sequel Machete Kills.Production is scheduled to begin in the fall in Chile.[MovieWeb]

Antonio Banderas Takes Lead in The 33

Antonio Banderas is set to star in Patricia Riggen’s upcoming dramatization of the 2010 Chilean mine cave-in The 33.

The miners spent 69 days trapped underground, while workers on the surface worked around-the-clock the rescue them. Antonio Banderas will be portraying Mario Sepulveda, the charismatic miner also known as Super Mario. Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro are also attached to star.

Patricia Riggen is directing from a script by Mikko Alanne and Jose Rivera. Mike Medavoy, who announced the casting Sunday at Cannes, is producing alongside Edward McGurn.

Antonio Banderas will next be seen in Robert Rodriguez’s sequel Machete Kills.

Production is scheduled to begin in the fall in Chile.

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