Plans are underway to bring to the big screen the world of author Tom Wood’s “Victor the Assassin” novels. The Hollywood Reporter today brings word that Taken helmer Pierre Morel is set to direct The Killer, based on the first entry in the series (titled The Hunter in some territories). Published in 2010, it is officially described as follows:
Minority Report TV Series to Follow Female Detective!
We learned last month that the world of Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report (in turn based on Philip K. Dick’s short story “The Minority Report”) is headed to the small screen. Now, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that the series will follow a female protagonist and will be set ten years after the events of the 2002 film.
These 32 Movies Won More Box Office Weekends Than Guardians Of The Galaxy
Over the past few days, Guardians Of The Galaxy officially won the weekend box office for the fourth time since its release. That might not sound like a huge deal, but that almost never happens. In fact, only 4 movies including Guardians have done that since 2000, and only 32 movies have done it since these things started being closely tracked and made available in the early 1980s. So, yeah, Guardians Of The Galaxy is a hit. You probably knew that already, but in order to properly contextualize it, let’s take a closer look at those 32 movies that won five
Watch Anna Kendrick Flirt, Sing And Strip Her Boyfriend In Last 5 Years Clip
Into the Woods isn’t the only upcoming feature adaptation of a stage musical that will make good use of Anna Kendrick’s singing abilities. As you’ll see in the clip below, the Pitch Perfect star will be singing her heart out in the feature adaptation of The Last 5 Years. Watch her express her adoration and affection while she distracts her man as he drives… Some people don’t appreciate being sang to with such enthusiasm while they’re driving, but
Crying Elephant Gets His Own Movie
This week Dolphin Tale 2 will be bringing another true inspirational animal story into theaters. Soon to join the rehabbed dolphins Winter and Hope in the ranks of biopicked mammals is Raju, the elephant who cried. Deadline reports that Raju will be the center of an upcoming drama. The elephant won the world’s notice when a video about his release from torturous captivity hit the web. Check it out below: Warning, the following video includes images of animal abuse that may be disturbing. Producer Larry Brezner
VOTD: Is ‘Star Wars’ Secretly Racist?
The latest edition of Cracked.com’s After Hours video series tackles the question: Is Star Wars secretly racist? Its a Kevin Smith Clerks-style diner discussion of the topic, taking on a serious subject with pop culture reference-heavy geek humor. Watch the “is Star Wars racist?” video embedded after the jump. Is Star Wars Racist Video Or how about this classic clip from Kevin Smith‘s Chasing Amy: For some more serious explorations of the topic, here are some links: David Chen‘s look at Racism and Ethnic Stereotypes in ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ WeirdWorm lists The Five Most Racist Star Wars Characters Uncyclopedia…
Watch the First 5 Minutes of Bryan Fuller’s ‘High Moon’
A couple of years ago, Syfy gave a pilot order to High Moon, Bryan Fuller‘s adaptation of John Christopher‘s 1969 sci-fi YA novel The Lotus Caves. The bad news for fans of the Hannibal creator is that High Moon never got picked up to series. But the good news today is that we’ll get to see it anyway. Syfy is repurposing the 90-minute…
Early Buzz: ‘The Theory of Everything’ Turns Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones into Oscar Contenders
Eddie Redmayne made Stephen Hawking cry. And he’ll probably make you cry, too, if the early buzz on The Theory of Everything is to be believed. The James Marsh-directed drama chronicles Hawking’s life from young adulthood, with a particular focus on his relationship to his now-ex-wife Jane. The film itself has gotten generally positive reviews from its TIFF premiere this weekend, but Redmayne and Felicity Jones‘ performances as the devoted couple already have critics murmuring “Oscar.” Hit the jump to get The Theory of Everything early buzz. THR: Facing the physical challenges of depicting Hawking’s disability…
Ian Somerhalder Confirms Relationship With Nikki Reed In Shocking Rant
Ian Somerhalder is certainly not shy about making his feelings for girlfriend, Nikki Reed known!
TIFF Movie Spotlight: Foxcatcher
The troubling relationship between a pair of gold-medal winning wrestler brothers Mark and Dave Schultz and their billionaire benefactor is told with unsettling quietness in TIFF’s buzziest…
Robert Downey Jr. done with ‘Iron Man’ solo films
Robert Downey Jr. says there won’t be another “Iron Man” film — at least not with him wearing the uniform. “There isn’t one in the pipe.
“Charlie Hunnam looked pretty great at the ‘SoA’ premiere” links
Charlie Hunnam looked good at the Sons of Anarchy premiere. [LaineyGossip] Lea Michele was a mess at the Sons of Anarchy premiere. [Dlisted] Kim Kardashian finally did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. [Evil Beet] Wow, someone really needs to cancel Sons of Guns. [CDAN] The Leftovers makes allusions to Breaking Bad. [Pajiba] Would you like some Scott Speedman? [A Socialite Life] Gwen Stefani in a onesie at NYFW. [Go Fug Yourself] Leonardo DiCaprio’s massive beard (I’m not talking about Toni). [Starcasm] Werner Herzog shot a cameo for Parks & Rec. [The Blemish] Beyonce & Jay-Z crashed a wedding! [Buzzfeed] Ew, I really do not…