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‘Die Hard 5′ Trailer: Meet John McClane’s Son
The new 'Die Hard 5' trailer is here (just moments after the new poster was revealed) and we finally get to meet John McClane's son, Jack. So does 'A Good Day to Die Hard' look like a chip off the old block?
Mark Wahlberg Not Joining ‘Transformers 4′ After All
Yesterday, the disturbing rumor hit the web: Mark Wahlberg was in talks with director Michael Bay to star in 'Transformers 4.' But today we have an update from Bay himself who clarifies the news and explains where the confusion came from.
Watch How ‘Jurassic Park’ Created the Life Size Raptor Suits and Meet the Man Inside
Did you know that some of the velociraptors in 'Jurassic Park' were actually stuntmen in puppet suits? (It's OK, we've seen the film hundreds of times and even we didn't know that.) It's true and in this recently released video, we get to see how the late FX wizard Stan Winston created these suits to make a man look like a raptor.
‘Iron Man 3′ Poster is Here!
The official 'Iron Man 3' poster is here it's just the latest 'Iron Man' goodie to come online today to get you excited for the big trailer debut tomorrow. Check out the poster and catch up on anything you might have missed below.
‘Iron Man 3′ – Get a First Look at Mandarin, the New Villain
Marvel tried playing coy about the 'Iron Man 3' villain, initially saying that Ben Kingsley wouldn't be playing Mandarin. But now, not only is the news confirmed, we get our first look at The Mandarin, Iron Man's new nemesis in 'Iron Man 3.'
Has Lady Gaga Been Offered ‘Zoolander 2′ Lead?
Could Lady Gaga be starring in 'Zoolander 2' alongside Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson? Back in 2010, Wilson said that Gaga "has to be" involved in the sequel and now is that dream casting actually taking shape?
‘Ghostbusters 3′ to Begin Filming Next Summer
'Ghostbusters 3' - after what seems like years of endless rumors - finally seems ready to actually happen with filming set to begin in summer 2013 with a release date in 2014, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original film.
Bill Murray is At It Again, Crashes Local Kickball Game
Lest you thought Bill Murray had stopped being awesome for a hot second, we bring you this urgent update: Bill Murray is still awesome. Exhibit F: Bill Murray crashed a kickball game this weekend in New York City.
Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ to Hit Theaters on November 6, 2015
'Ant-Man' is coming superhero fans. After years of rumors, Edgar Wright's 'Ant-Man' has an official release date from Marvel. This is all great news. Except that you have to wait a while.
‘Mythbusters’ Settles the ‘Titanic’ Debate: Did Jack Have to Die?
It was a debate that had raged since 'Titanic' hit theaters 25 years ago: did Rose leave Jack to die by not letting him up on the board as they floated in the ocean. James Cameron maintains that the board would have only been big enough for one of them and Jack died valiantly, letting Rose live. Others argue that they could have at least tried to fit work it so both of them could have survived. Bu
Emma Watson Nude? ‘Harry Potter’ Actress OK With Showing Skin For ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Emma Watson is slowly moving away from Hermione Granger and segueing into more adult roles. It doesn't get more adult than the upcoming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie she's been rumored as a leading candidate to star in but would Emma Watson go nude for a part like that? "Of course I'll do it," she says. O_O
‘Frankenweenie’ Interview: Five Things We Learned From Tim Burton
At Fantastic Fest 2012, we sat down for a chat with legendary director Tim Burton who was there for the world premiere of his film 'Frankenweenie.' As star Winona Ryder would later admit, this is very much a movie about Tim Burton. It's a v...
Exclusive: Tour the ‘Frankenweenie’ Set with Tim Burton
In addition to 'Frankenweenie' being a ton of fun (and a classic Tim Burton tale), it's also a beautiful film; a technical and artistic marvel. Did you know that during production it took two full days just to shoot just two seconds of footage for the stop-motion animated movie? So how do they do it? In this exclusive 360° video, director Tim Burton takes us on a tour of the 'Frankenweenie' set to
‘Die Hard 5′ Trailer: 007 From New Jersey
'Die Hard 5' ('A Good Day to Die Hard' if you must) introduced itself to the world with the first image from the movie and today we get the first 'Die Hard 5' trailer. Yup, John McClane is back.
‘Broken City’ Trailer: Mark Wahlberg vs. Russell Crowe
In the 'Broken City' trailer you'll see Mark Wahlberg being the usual Mark Wahlberg ("Yauh gonna wawk away..."), Russell Crowe being the aging bad guy (when did become the actor playing the bad guy in a Mark Wahlberg action movie?) and Catherine Zeta-Jones as a slut. Can all these moving parts come together to make an effective political conspiracy action suspect thriller?
When Will the ‘Iron Man 3′ Trailer Premiere? Find Out!
You've waited long enough, it's time for the 'Iron Man 3' trailer. As promised, the 'Iron Man 3' trailer will debut this October but when can see you it? We've got your answer!