Jeremy Renner Coming Back for ‘Mission: Impossible 5’

Jeremy Renner Coming Back for ‘Mission: Impossible 5’
Alex Maidy —  JoBlo

When MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL hit theaters in 2011, Tom Cruise was partnered with then up and coming star Jeremy Renner as part of his IMF team. After the success of that film, the inevitable sequel was announced. While we know MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 5 is slated to hit screens next year under the direction of Christopher McQuarrie, no stars have been announced outside of Cruise himself.

In a recent interview with Yahoo, Renner was asked about his upcoming guest appearance on the sitcom LOUIE and if he plans any other small screen gigs in the future. Maybe even a turn on the second…

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Fan Reactions To the Upcoming ‘Stargate’ Movie Trilogy

Fan Reactions To the Upcoming ‘Stargate’ Movie Trilogy
Darren — GateWorld

“Sir? We’re here to inform you that you’ve been … reactivated.”

The studio may have an uphill battle on its hands when it comes to convincing millions of Stargate fans around the world to line up for aStargate reboot. What does the world think of the big announcement today from MGM and Warner Bros.? We turned to Twitter for some knee-jerk reactions on Day 1.

Click through to see all the tweets.

Personally, I’m completely torn. I hate that the new trilogy will ignore everything that has come before. I love Stargate as it was and wish to continue in that continuity. This just won’t be the…

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‘Jupiter Ascending’ Abruptly Moved from July of This Year to February of 2015

‘Jupiter Ascending’ Abruptly Moved from July of This Year to February of 2015
Pamela McClintock — The Hollywood Reporter

At the 11th hour, Lana and Andy Wachowski‘s sci-fi epic Jupiter Ascending is being pushed back from July 18 to Feb. 6, 2015.

Yeah, we know that all good films are released in February… all good films… Sigh, this does not bode well.

On the other hand:

To boot, the February corridor is one of the quietest of the year, although Hollywood studios and exhibitors are trying to change that. Warners released Lego Movie in February, when it opened to a massive $69.1 million. It went on to gross $461.9 million worldwide.

This is true, but I definitely died a little on the inside on hearing this…

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‘Days of Future Past’ Blows the Lid Off The Box Office and its Predecessors

‘Days of Future Past’ Blows the Lid Off The Box Office and its Predecessors
Rob Keyes — Screen Rant

That brings the total worldwide box office haul for X-Men: Days of Future Past to just over $500 million, setting a new record for the franchise in just nine days. To compare to the totals of previous series installments (The Wolverineis the only other 3D release in the series):

  • $296,339,527 - X-Men (2000)
  • $407,711,549 – X2: X-Men United (2003)
  • $459,359,555 – X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
  • $373,062,864 – X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
  • $353,624,124 – X-Men: First Class (2011)
  • $414,828,246 – The Wolverine (2013)

At this rate, Days of Future Past will finish with a $700 million+ total…

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Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie Join ‘Star Wars Episode VII’

Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie Join ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
Russ Fischer — /Film

Those who were upset that the first big wave of Star Wars Episode VII casting did not include more women can breathe a bit easier. Lupita Nyong’o (Non-Stop, and winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 12 Years a Slave) and Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones) have just been added to the cast. 

Both women have been tipped for roles in the film, and they are both excellent additions to the cast. Lupita Nyong’o proved her abilities as a powerhouse performer with gut-wrenching scenes in 12 Years a Slave, for which she took home an Oscar.

In other words, everybody chill, you guys,…

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‘Maleficent’ Is Angelina Jolie’s Biggest Opening Weekend So far

‘Maleficent’ Is Angelina Jolie’s Biggest Opening Weekend So far
Rodrigo Perez — The Playlist

So it’s no real surprise that herDisney hit “Maleficent” was number one at the box-office this weekend taking in $70 million — her biggest opening weekend ever (and it’s her first live-action film in four years to boot). The movie has taken off internationally as well and earned $44 million on Thursday and Friday for a total of $100 million all weekend. Even though “Maleficent” wasn’t loved by critics (a 51% RT score, our review here), audiences didn’t seem to care and in fact, the PG-rated movie was given an A Cinemascore. It’s a crowded summer, but if “Maleficent” has legs it could hit the…

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‘Stargate’ Movie Reboot is Now a Thing

‘Stargate’ Movie Reboot is Now a Thing
Mike Flemming Jr. — Deadline

Big day for reboots. First it was Cliffhanger, and now MGM and Warner Bros. announced they are teaming with Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin to create a re-imagined trilogy based on the sci-fi hit Stargate, one of the biggest titles in the MGM library. Emmerich, who directed and co-wrote the original film with Devlin, is on board to direct this one, with Devlin producing. Those two are already hard at work on a new version of Independence Day at Fox.

Sigh. See, here’s the thing: I don’t know too many Stargate fans who are really big fans of Roland Emmerich’s original film. Most fans I know…

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Synopsis for Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’

Synopsis for Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’
Cain Rodriguez — The Playlist

From the tepuis of South America to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter has taken audiences to unique and imaginative places. In 2015, he will take us to the most extraordinary location of all – inside the mind of an 11-year-old named Riley.

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis…

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‘Batman V Superman’ Sets Up “Five or Six” Film ‘Justice League’ Story, Says Kevin Smith

‘Batman V Superman’ Sets Up “Five or Six” Film ‘Justice League’ Story, Says Kevin Smith
Germain Lussier – /Film

He’s friends with Ben Affleck, he’s got a Batman podcast and now writer/director Kevin Smith is quickly becoming fandom’s number-one source for Batman v Superman news. Recently on one of Smith’s podcasts, the director commented on the color of Ben Affleck’s Batsuit in Zack Snyder’s 2016 release, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Now, Smith revealed a bit more about the film and the recent revelation of the title.

Smith criticizes the title but says it makes sense because, as he understand it, the film isn’t a Man of Steel sequel any more. Instead it’s the beginning of a five- or…

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