Scarlett Johansson to Star in Iron Man 3

Scarlett Johansson is confirmed to reprise her roles as the Black Widow in Iron Man 3.

Although no new casting details have emerged, Johansson will be returning alongside Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow.

According to writer-director, Shane Black, “the storyline will be similar to a Tom Clancy-thriller with Iron Man fighting real world villains.”

“The studio wasn’t happy with the result of Iron Man 2,” Black said in a previous interview. “That pretty much came about due to a rushed production schedule in an attempt to hit a release date rather than simply make a good film, but I digress. Iron Man 3 will not be another, ‘two men in iron suits fighting each other.’”

Edited: March 27th, 2012

DVD Review: Carnage

Carnage is by no means Roman Polanski’s best work. It’s nothing like Chinatown, Rosemary’s Baby or The Pianist – all of which will be remembered for a very long time.

It’s not to say that Carnage is a bad film – it is not. It’s actually refreshing and entertaining and given that it’s set solely in one location, it is a welcome change.

The film centers around two sets of parents who are brought together after an altercation between two of their children at school.

There’s Penelope and Michael Longstreet, played by Jodie Foster and John C. Reilly, who’s son is the victim of an attack by the son of Nancy and Allan Cowan, played by Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz.

The beginning of the film shows a polite discussion between both sets of parents, but as it progresses both couples escalate into a verbal walfare.

Carnage is shot entirely within the Longstreet’s apartment – with a few scenes in the corridor. But, the main focus of the film is the four parents and the tension clearly rising between each other.

What makes the film strong is the dialect and acting. Foster, Reilly, Winslet and Waltz all give well-rounded performances.

Carnage is short and straight to the point, filled with wit and dark humor – something Polanski knows a lot about.

Edited: March 23rd, 2012

Blu-ray/DVD review: The Adventures of Tintin

Steven Spielberg has done it again with The Adventures of Tintin and bought Herge’s story to life with an action-packed film.

Tintin is beloved by many and the popular comic book character is known all over the world. With The Adventures of Tintin directors Spielberg and Peter Jackson have brought the iconic character into a fascinating 3D blockbuster adventure.

The film follows Tintin (Jamie Bell), a young reporter and his fateful dog Snowy. The pair are on a stroll through the market when they see a striking model ship for sale. Tintin buys the ship and thus the adventures begin.

Being the journalist that he is Tintin sets out to learn more about the ship and on his way to discovery, he makes an enemy – Rackham (Daniel Craig) and teams up with the drunk Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis).

Similar to Herge’s comic book, Spielberg takes color, mystery and adventure and pastes it on the big screen.

There are obvious nods to Herge’s work throughout the film and Spielberg himself has said how much he adores Herge’s work.

The film is enjoyable for young kids and thrilling for adults.

Adventures of Tintin is surely not one to miss.

Edited: March 15th, 2012

Blu-ray/DVD review: Hugo

It’s no surprise that Hugo nabbed five Oscar wins this year.

Martin Scorsese proved that he can do a film for all ages, a film that doesn’t boast sex and violence – think The Departed and Goodfellas.

Hugo is a great adventure on many levels. It has a great plot, an energetic cast and turns a child’s adventurous story into a magical two hours.

The film is set in 1920s Paris and follows Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield) a young boy who secretly lives inside a train station after the death of his father (Jude Law). During his adventures in the train station, Hugo attempts to avoid a very attentive crippled station inspector (Sacha Baron Cohen) and Papa Georges (Ben Kingsley), who operates the toy shop where Hugo steals machine parts.

Hugo also befriends Papa Georges’ god-daughter Isabelle (Chloe Grace Moretz) and the two set out a mission to unlock the mystery of an automaton that his father received, which instead leads them to a bigger journey – the magic of cinema.

And that’s what the movie is truly about – the love of movies, which Scorsese does so well. He pours his love of directing and cinema into Hugo.

The film portrays Georges Melies’ – a well-known cinema pioneer – vision.  And combining that with Scorsese’s talent and a magical cast and you have Hugo.

Edited: March 11th, 2012

Rose Byrne and Anna Faris Join I Give It a Year

Rose Bryne and Anna Faris have signed on for I Give It a Year, a romantic comedy that centers on a mismatched couple who struggle to survive their first year of marriage.

Bryne and Faris will star alongside Simon Baker and Rafe Spall.

Spall and Bryne will play the central couple, while Faris and Baker will reportedly be “strong supporting characters.”

Bryne can be seen next in Derek Cianfrance’s crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines alongside Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling.

Additionally, Faris will appear in the Sacha Baron Cohen’s upcoming comedy The Dictator.

Edited: March 7th, 2012

Mila Kunis Goes to Hell & Back

Mila Kunis will lend her voice to Hell & Back, a R-rated stop-motion animated comedy.

The movie centers around two best friends who rescue their buddy after he has been accidentally dragged to Hell.

Kunis will play Deema, a female demon who’s actually half-human. According to reports, her character is a bit of a rogue and is described as “the Han Solo of the film.”

Nick Swardson, TJ Miller, Rob Riggle, Brian Posehn and Kumail Najiani will also lend their voices to the film.

Edited: March 2nd, 2012

Scarlett Johansson Signs On for Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

Scarlett Johansson will play leading lady Janet Leigh, who took the screen’s most famous shower in the 1960 classic Psycho.

James D’Arcy will co-star alongside Johansson– he’ll play Norman Bates.

Additionally, Anthony Hopkins will play Alfred Hitchcock and Helen Mirren will play his wife

Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho follows the production process of the 1960 horror classic from the acquisition of the original Robert Bloch novel to the eventual nationwide success. It was rumored at the time that Hitchcock was thought to have gone crazy when he pitched the idea of filming a horror movie at the apex of his career.

Edited: March 2nd, 2012

The Adventures of Tintin Blu-ray/DVD Release Set for March 13

Get excited Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson fans! The Adventures of Tintin will be released on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD, On Demand and Digital Download on March 13.

The film, which won the 2012 Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature award, brings the world-renowned stories of Hergé to life.

The Adventures of Tintin follows intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock who set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor.

Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Daniel Craig voice the characters in the film.

Additionally, the three-disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include over 90 minutes of special features that take viewers behind-the-scenes with Spielberg and Jackson to discover how the filmmakers brought the characters to life, learn about Tintin’s origins, delve into the design and animation processes, explore the creation of Tintin’s faithful dog, Snowy.

Edited: February 16th, 2012

Jennifer Aniston To Star In Miss You Already

Jennifer Aniston is set to star in Miss You Already, a drama/comedy that follows two life-long friends whose friendship falls apart when one gets pregnant and the other becomes ill.

The film will be directed by Paul Andrew Williams and Skins actress Morwenna Banks also co-wrote the film.

Production for Miss You Already is set to take place in London in the summer.

Aniston can be seen next starring alongside Paul Rudd in Wanderlust, which centers around an unemployed Manhattan couple who surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where free love rules.

Edited: February 15th, 2012

Hilary Duff: New She Wants Me Trailer

Check out the new trailer for She Wants Me, starring Josh Gad, Hilary Duff, Kristen Ruhlin, Charlie Sheen and Aaron Yoo.

The film follows a neurotic writer (Gad) who is working on his new film, but gets into a tricky situation when an A-list actress (Duff) shows interest in the role intended for his girlfriend (Ruhlin).

Rob Margolies penned the script and directed the film.

Check out the trailer below!

Edited: February 15th, 2012