James Cameron ‘Avatar’ Update

James Cameron ‘Avatar’ Update
Russ Fischer - /Film

I’m working on ‘Avatar 2′ and ‘Avatar 3.’ I was talking the other day with Peter Jackson and said, ‘You had it easy dude. You had the books when you did the second and third ‘Lord of the Rings.’ I have to create my own books in my head and extract a script from it. I’m deep into it and I’m living in Pandora right now. There is that start up torque where you feel it’s coming to you. Then you build up momentum. That’s when it gets fun. The characters talk and it’s writing itself. I’m almost there right now. It’s building fast.

It’s almost impossible for me to care less about anything…

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Pepper Potts in a Suit?

Pepper Potts in a Suit?
Frank Digiacomo - MovieLine

If you’ve  read about the Iron Man 3 footage that Marvel Studios has shown to bloggers, then you know that, during the Mandarin’s helicopter attack on Casa Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) ends up flying to safety in one of the armored suits. It sounds like a cool scene, and I won’t be surprised if it’s a set-up for another later in the movie. But I’m not so thrilled about Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige’s recent comments that Potts could suit up for her own adventures in future Iron Man installments.

Why? I think it’s a great idea. I would love to see…

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Bryan Singer as Next Star Trek Director?

Bryan Singer as Next Star Trek Director?
Anthony Pascale - TrekMovie

X-Men and Superman Returns director Bryan Singer is a fan of Star Trek and was even involved in a possible pitch for a Star Trek series which was shelved once it was announced JJ Abrams had taken on the task of rebooting Star Trek. Now that there is talk of a Star Trek movie for 2016 and with JJ Abrams set to direct the next Star Wars movie due in 2015 many are assuming that Abrams (while returning to produce) will not be in the director’s chair for the next Trek.

And so when IGN was recently speaking to director Bryan Singer they brought up the issue of Trek. Singer is no stranger to…

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‘Dumb and Dumber’ Sequel

‘Dumb and Dumber’ Sequel
Emma Dibdin - Digital Spy

“We’re talking about it,” Carrey told Access Hollywood. “Jeff [Daniels] and I are really excited about it and hopefully next year we’ll be able to do that.”

Carrey reportedly dropped out of the sequel last summer, but Daniels confirmed two months later that the film would go ahead with both he and his co-star attached.

Carrey and co-director Peter Farrelly have both expressed interest in casting Emma Stone in Dumb and Dumber To.

WHY WHY WHY??? Why can a movie like this get made? Why must the box office get plugged up with this sort of stupidity.

This is why we can’t have…

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‘Veronica Mars’ Just Changed the Film Business

‘Veronica Mars’ Just Changed the Film Business
Russ Fischer - /Film

Collectively, the fanbase sent a thundering message to studios. It said, loud and clear, that it will give up large sums of money, with no traditional investment ties, to fund a geek-oriented project. There will very likely be further developments in what could be known as the Mars model, with other producers and studios attempting to find similar fundraising success. As the Veronica Mars counter ticked quickly up to $2m, we watched the business change in real time.

This is a smart piece and great read from Russ Fischer and it’s worth taking the time to read. There are both pros and…

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Veronica Mars Meets Funding Goal on Kickstarter

Veronica Mars Meets Funding Goal on Kickstarter
Sydney Bucksbaum - Hollywood.com

Veronica Mars fans the blogosphere when, just a mere 10 hours after the Kickstarter fund to make a Veronica Mars movie began Wednesday morning, they met the initial fundraising goal of $2 million. Congratulations, you did it: the movie is officially on!

“My mind is blown. I’ve been fantasizing about this taking big and had to tell myself, ‘Stop it, Rob, you’re being silly. You’re setting yourself up for disappointment,’” Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas told EW. “And now today has exceeded the wildest pipe dream I let myself entertain. Holy cow. We better make a good movie. These amazing…

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Karl Urban to Star in JJ Abrams Futuristic Drama ‘Human’

Karl Urban to Star in JJ Abrams Futuristic Drama ‘Human’
Fiona - FilmoFilia

Get ready for another futuristic drama guys! Or, if you prefer – get ready for a completely new Fox’s high-concept pilot titled Human which comes from J.J. Abramsand J.H. Wyman!

So, we’re actually talking about an action-packed buddy-cop show set in the near future? Already sounds promising, but to be honest – probably the best thing is thatKarl Urban is set to star as the lead!

Sold! I’m in. Let’s do this thing.

Iran Threatening ‘Argo’ Lawsuit

Iran Threatening ‘Argo’ Lawsuit
Entertainment Weekly

Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning Argo because of the movie’s allegedly “unrealistic portrayal” of the country, Iranian media reported Tuesday.

Several news outlets, including the pro-reform Shargh daily, said French lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre is in Iran for talks with officials over how and where to file the lawsuit. She is also the lawyer for notorious Venezuelan-born terrorist Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, known as Carlos the Jackal.

Do I really need to tell you how I feel about this? Because my political views might start coming out, and would probably make a…

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More to Cumberbatch ‘Star Trek’ Villain

More to Cumberbatch ‘Star Trek’ Villain
TrekMovie.com

Officially Benedict Cumberbatch’s villain in Star Trek Into Darkness has been identified as John Harrison, a “terrorist” from “within Starfleet.” But that hasn’t stopped speculation that there is more to him than that. And in an interview with the LA Times, co-writer/producer Damon Lindelof seems to confirm there is more to the character, even joking ““Benedict doesn’t even know who he’s playing.” More seriously, Lindelof explained why they are being tight-lipped about Harrison….

“The audience needs to have the same experience that the crew is having,” Lindelof explained. “You’re Kirk,…

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Emma Watson Decides Not to Do Cinderella

Emma Watson Decides Not to Do Cinderella
Kevin Jagernauth - The Playlist

Variety’s Marc Graser tweeted this evening quite plainly: “Emma Watson has decided NOT to star in Disney’s CINDERELLA.” No reason for her exit, but it’s another bump in the road for Disney, who eager to get this movie in front of cameras this fall (and perhaps double eager following in the massive success of “Oz The Great And Powerful”). The film has already gone through one director, with Mark Romanek exiting the movie over differences about his cash and his vision for the movie. And while Kenneth Branagh is now set to direct, with Cate Blanchett still on board as the villain, the hunt is…

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