‘Minecraft’ Film Adaptation to be Developed by WB

‘Minecraft’ Film Adaptation to be Developed by WB
Adam Chitwood — Collider

I discovered Minecraft sometime last year and went through quite a long period of time of being addicted to what appears on the surface to be a rather simple game. For those of you out there who have given the survival/creation game a try know exactly what I’m talking about. 

Now what if I told you that the game was being adapted into a film? 

That’s right! Collider reports that Warner Bros. has acquired the film rights to this popular video game, hot off the success of the very successful The LEGO Movie.

Indeed, Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has tapped LEGO Movie co-producer Roy Lee…

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‘The Muppets’ Sequel Song

‘The Muppets’ Sequel Song

Bringing The Muppets back to the big screen in 2011 was nothing short of a rousing success. So it’s no surprise that they’re back this year. And by all accounts, it looks like it’s going to be great.

In this video we get to see the Muppets singing and dancing and cracking jokes at their own expense and telling us how sequels are never as good as the original and it’s just wonderful.

‘Fast & Furious 7’ Resumes Shooting in April

‘Fast & Furious 7’ Resumes Shooting in April
Angie Han — /Film

With a new script, a new release date, and a new plan for working around Paul Walker‘s passing, Fast & Furious 7 is finally getting ready to resume production.

Universal is gearing up to start filming again in Atlanta, where the high-speed actioner had been shooting before Walker’s death.

THR reports that cast and crew are preparing to shoot in Atlanta “on or near” April 1. That gives director James Wan and the studio about one year to complete the movie, which is scheduled to open April 10, 2015. About six to eight weeks of filming remain.

It will be interesting to see how they’ve…

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Neeson’s Non-Stop Career — What To See This Weekend

Neeson’s Non-Stop Career — What To See This Weekend

This weekend, someone is apparently stupid enough to try to hijack a plane the Liam Neeson is on. We’ve already established the dude is not to be messed with, and certainly don’t take his daughter. But apparently someone is at it again. I feel like Neeson’s movies are just one big franchise.

New This Weekend

Non-Stop — PG-13

You can always count me in for a little Liam Neeson action. Taken was pretty good, and obviously his performance as Henri Ducard in Batman Begins was top notch. And He’s certainly everyone’s favorite Jedi (I hate you for killing him, George Lucas). And did I mention…

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‘Ender’s Game’ Motion Graphics Reel

‘Ender’s Game’ Motion Graphics Reel

Regardless of any other feelings about the film, whether it was good, bad or otherwise, one must admit that the graphics in the film were incredible and breathtaking. Oftentimes the film exceeded my expectations of the things that had been described in the book — which is indeed a rarity for me. I often find that my imagination has supplied far better graphics that what films have been able to give us. Not so this time.

So take a moment to watch this motion graphics reel for Ender’s Game. It captures only a small portion of the goodness available in the film.

Marc Webb Confirmed for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 3’

Marc Webb Confirmed for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 3’
Adam Chitwood — Collider

Sony Pictures is making big plans for its Spider-Man franchise and beyond.  When the studio announced plans to move forward with a Venom spinoff and a Sinister Six film in addition to further adventures in the proper Spider-Man series, it became clear that the studio was keen on building its own mini-universe not unlike Marvel’s interconnected franchises.  Now it appears that the plan involves releasing a new Spider-Man film every year for the foreseeable future.  That begins with 2016’s The Amazing Spider-Man 3, which the studio has now confirmed that Marc Webb will indeed be returning to…

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‘Star Wars VII’ News: Adam Driver to Play Villain

‘Star Wars VII’ News: Adam Driver to Play Villain
Justin Kroll

Adam Driver is ready to travel to a galaxy far, far, away.

Sources tell Variety that while no deal is done yet, the “Girls” actor is close to signing on to play the villain in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: Episode VII.” Exact details are unknown, but the character is said to be in the vein of iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader.

Driver, 30, is the first cast member to be revealed for Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm’s highly-anticipated “Star Wars” installment, which will open in theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.

So, kind of rumor-y, and unconfirmed, but they seem pretty sure of themselves. I…

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Benedict Cumberbatch Performs for Smaug

Benedict Cumberbatch Performs for Smaug

As with the first Hobbit film, I found the CGI in the second film to often be hit or miss. Some of it was best in class, and some of it was pretty terrible. This is a great disapointment in the wake of some of the best CGI work we’ve ever seen in the preceeding Lord of the Rings films.

But one element that was best in class was, indeed, the very dragon who’s name made it into the title of the film. Smaug’s execution as a CGI creation is nothing short of stunning. It really was, to me, as if they had found this creature in reality and filmed him so real was he on the screen. Therefore getting…

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The Flood is Coming in new Trailer and TV Spot for ‘Noah’

The Flood is Coming in new Trailer and TV Spot for ‘Noah’

I have two little quibbles with the new full length trailer. First, what’s the deal with the apparent raining of fire? Secondly, the purpose of the ark was not to “protect” the innocent. The purpose of the ark was to save God’s people — the remnant he had chosen. But these are the exact sorts of things I’m expecting this film to get wrong, and if those are the only things I would have to quibble with after I see this film I will be pleasantly surprised.

It is interesting to see Hollywood tackling anything like this right now. Biblical films used to be a big thing many years ago but that has…

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‘We’re the Millers’ Is Getting a Sequel — Removes All Hope for Humanity

‘We’re the Millers’ Is Getting a Sequel — Removes All Hope for Humanity
Germain Lussier – /Film

One of the biggest box office surprises of 2013 had to be Rawson Marshall Thurber‘s We’re The Millers. Made for just under $40 million, the comedy grossed $150 million in the U.S. and $270 million worldwide. That’s a huge number, so it’s no surprise a sequel is in the works. Stars Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Will Poulter and Emma Roberts are all expected to come back, but no deals are set, and New Line has hired Adam Sztykiel to write the sequel. Sztykiel wrote Due Date and Maid of Honor. Marshall Thurber is also expected to return to direct. No release date has been set.

This is why…

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