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Sundance '11 Review: 'Take Shelter' A Naturalistic, Novelistic Portrayal Of Madness & Apocalypse

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 9:46 AM
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From our reviews correspondent over at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, James Rocchi.

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Watch: Trailer For 'Jackass 3.5'; Debuts Online On April Fools Day

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 9:28 AM
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The 3D movie that made James Cameron cry and audiences laugh and cringe, $169 million-grossing spectacle "Jackass 3D" is getting a sequel culled from material that didn't make the theatrical version of the film ,and it's landing online.

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No Brainer: Judi Dench Confirms She'll Be Back For 'James Bond 23'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 9:02 AM
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With Daniel Craig back, Sam Mendes confirmed to direct, an official release date set and production moving forward, we'll soon be hearing lots more about casting. But for now, a familiar face from the last six James Bond films will be back.

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Ice Cube & Ryan Seacrest In Talks For 'New Year's Eve'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 8:43 AM
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We can't remember the last movie where each casting announcement made us dread a movie more and more. But Garry Marshall seems determined to stack his forthcoming holiday-themed romcom "New Year's Eve" with whichever Hollywood talent has a spot in their calendar and isn't opposed to taking an easy paycheck.

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Trailer: Ewan McGregor & Christopher Plummer Charm Completely In Mike Mills' 'Beginners'

By Edward Davis
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January 27, 2011 8:33 AM
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Why hello, favorite indie trailer of the year so far, how are you?

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TV News: Ridley & Tony Scott Go Racing ; Liz Meriwether & Stephen Gaghan Get Pilot Pick Up

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 8:03 AM
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Yes, all the exciting news is coming out of Utah for the past week, but the television world has quietly been pushing forward. Here's a wrap up of some of the more intriguing film-related stuff that's been happening.

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Sundance '11 Review: 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' A Stunner With A Breakout Turn By Elizabeth Olsen

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 6:52 AM
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From our reviews correspondent over at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, James Rocchi.

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Jonas Åkerlund To Direct Matt Lucas In Comedy 'Small Apartments'

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 6:08 AM
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Despite directing two trainwrecks -- the dreadful drug drama "Spun" and the ridiculous serial killer tale "The Horsemen" -- some still believe Jonas Åkerlund has the potential to helm a feature film worth watching.

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Poster Revealed For 'Ceremony' Starring Uma Thurman & Michael Angarano

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 5:21 AM
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We love the grainy, half-blurry shot of Uma Thurman and Michael Angarano in this new poster for "Ceremony," the debut feature-length directorial debut of Max Winkler (son of Henry Winkler), as it perfectly captures the ragged heart romance that's central to the film.

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David O. Russell Says He Bailed On ‘Pride And Prejudice And Zombies’ Due To Budget Concerns

By Kevin Jagernauth
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January 27, 2011 4:56 AM
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One big project that many people are eager to see leap to the big screen has been moving along in fits and starts, without picking up enough steam to move forward. "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" has had an interesting development history so far. In late 2009, David O. Russell was brought on board to write and direct the picture, with Natalie Portman producing and set to star. Then in October last year, Russell left the picture, with Portman following suit shortly afterward (but staying on to produce). In November, Mike White filled in the empty director's chair only to vacate the position last week, just over two months after he signed on. At the time Russell left the picture, it appeared he was simply switching over to one of his own projects, the road-trip dramedy "Old St. Louis," but recently, he reveals he had some other reasons for leaving.

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