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‘Hail, Caesar!’ Adds Scarlett Johansson and Jonah Hill
The cast for the Coen Brothers' newest film just keeps getting more and more outstanding, and if they keep this up, we're not sure that 'Hail, Caesar!' is a film big enough to contain so much amazing talent. Today brings word that Scarlett Johansson and Jonah Hill are the latest actors to join the lineup.
‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Confirms Shooting in IMAX, Comic-Con 2014 Details
It seems like kind of a no-brainer at this point, but after a tease earlier this year that J.J. Abrams' 'Star Wars: Episode 7' may be shooting in IMAX, it was confirmed today that this is definitely the case. And along with that cool bit of nerd-friendly news, we've got some details on the 'Star Wars' presence at Comic-Con 2014.
‘Dumbo’ Live-Action Movie Coming From the Writer of ‘Transformers 4′
Here's some news that makes about as much sense as an elephant being able to fly: Disney is developing a live-action movie based on their classic animated film 'Dumbo,' with 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' writer Ehren Kruger penning the script. We'll give you a minute to collect your thoughts.
AMC Switching Its Theaters to Reclining Seats, and Fewer of Them
Good news for people who want bigger, more comfortable seats at the movie theater: AMC is trying out a new strategy, renovating several of their existing theaters to replace their traditional seats with bigger, reclining seats. There's just one catch: there will be fewer seats in every auditorium, which should improve ticket sales, but it means you'll have to be more vigilant about buying your movie tickets for opening weekend screenings.
‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Recruits Two New Cast Members; Production Delay Confirmed
Looks like 'Star Wars: Episode 7' isn't quite done with casting just yet. Disney has just announced that two new faces will join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming film following a major casting call, and that production will take a brief hiatus in August due to Harrison Ford's injury, giving the newbies plenty of time to get acquainted with their fellow cast members.
‘Pacific Rim 2′: Guillermo del Toro Talks Sequel and Animated Series Plans
A few weeks ago our movie prayers were answered when it was announced that Guillermo del Toro received the green light to move forward with 'Pacific Rim 2,' but that's not all: he's also working on an animated series and continuing the 'Pacific Rim: Year Zero' graphic novel tie-in, giving us plenty of Jaeger and Kaiju adventures over the next few years. In a recent interview, the director opened up about these projects and gave some hints about what we can expect from 'Pacific Rim 2.'
‘Jimi: All Is by My Side’ Trailer: Andre Benjamin Brings the Rock Legend to Life
The first official trailer is now online for 'Jimi: All Is by My Side,' the new biopic following the life of legendary rock musician Jimi Hendrix, whose iconic career was cut tragically short when he died in 1970 at the age of 27. Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000 and one-half of hip hop duo Outkast, plays the soulful guitarist and singer in the new film, and he certainly seems to be a perfect fit.
‘Sex Tape’ Clip: Cameron Diaz Gets Kinky on Rollerskates
It's hard to keep things fresh in your relationship after 10 years of marriage and two kids -- which is why Cameron Diaz straps on a pair of rollerskates (and very little else) in the first clip from 'Sex Tape,' in an effort to try and seduce her husband while the kids are away for the night.
‘Fast and Furious 7′ Will Now Open a Week Earlier
Finally, some good news regarding 'Fast and Furious 7.' After the tragic death of star Paul Walker, the production stalled and struggled to get back into gear, but now the latest installment in one of our favorite action franchises has wrapped shooting a little early -- which means it's going to premiere a whole week early.
‘Foxcatcher’ Trailer: Could Channing Tatum Soon Be an Oscar Nominee?
You haven't quite seen Channing Tatum and Steve Carell like this before. The second teaser trailer for 'Foxcatcher' has arrived, the new darkly comedic drama from 'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller, and we're getting pretty pumped about this film.
‘Horrible Bosses 2′ Teaser Trailer: The Boys Are Back!
The first teaser trailer for 'Horrible Bosses 2' has arrived online, and so have the naughty trio of Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis, who are all back and badder than ever for the upcoming sequel -- along with some familiar faces, of course.
‘Enchanted 2′ Is Officially Happening
It's been seven years since Disney's 'Enchanted' charmed its way into our hearts, and now the film is finally getting a happily ever after with a sequel. 'Enchanted 2' is moving ahead with writers and a director and everything. But will Amy Adams return to reprise her role as Giselle? We can't picture a sequel without her!
‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’ Photos Reveal Ridley Scott’s Biblical Epic
Later this year, director Ridley Scott is bringing us yet another film epic with the biblical story of Moses in 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' (formerly titled 'Exodus'), and today brings an in-depth look at stars Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton and the rest of the cast. It's a big year for Bible stories, but like 'Noah,' this one isn't going to be very typical.
‘The Skeleton Twins’ Trailer: Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader Are Reunited and It Looks So Good
One of our most anticipated indie films this year is 'The Skeleton Twins,' which reunites former 'SNL' cast members Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader as siblings in a movie that was pretty well-reviewed out of Sundance. The first trailer cements our excitement for the upcoming dramedy, which stars the pair as troubled siblings trying to cope with their adult lives.
‘Jurassic World’ Teases Blood in New Behind the Scenes Photo
Next summer seems like an eternity to wait for 'Jurassic World,' but as long as director Colin Trevorrow keeps teasing the new sequel via awesome behind the scenes pics, we'll keep waiting patiently. Today brings yet another photo from the set, and this time things are a bit bloody.
New Netflix Instant Releases — July 2014
If you're looking to avoid theater crowds and take advantage of that Netflix subscription, July has a whole lot of new stuff to offer, including new original content from the streaming service, like 'Hemlock Grove' season 2 and Netflix's new anime series 'Knights of Sidonia.' Read on for our guide to the best new releases hitting Netflix Instant in July 2014.
‘Life After Beth’ Trailer and Posters: Aubrey Plaza Eats Guys
It seems like we've reached peak zombie saturation in media, but it looks like the new indie comedy 'Life After Beth' is ready to revive (ha!) the genre with a new take on the subject matter. Judging by the first trailer, the new film, starring Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, and a whole cast of wonderful funny people, is going to be something pretty special.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ First Look at Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron on EW’s Cover
It's been a long and dusty road on the way to see George Miller's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' realized. The film endured a lengthy production, and while we previously saw some less than official peeks, today brings a very much official first look at Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron's characters from the upcoming apocalyptic sequel.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ First Look at Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron on EW’s Cover
It's been a long and dusty road on the way to see George Miller's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' realized. The film endured a lengthy production, and while we previously saw some less than official peeks, today brings a very much official first look at Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron's characters from the upcoming apocalyptic sequel.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Sequel Talk and ‘Ant-Man’ Hints from Marvel’s Kevin Feige
We're just over a month away from the release of 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' the highly-anticipated intergalactic superhero film from Marvel, but there's already talk of possible sequels from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The executive also has some hints about 'Ant-Man,' which recently picked up director Peyton Reed and writer Adam McKay.