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'The Great Gatsby' Scheduled for Christmas 2012; Pits Leonardo DiCaprio Against Himself

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 11:10PM
Filed under: Movie News


For Leonardo DiCaprio fans, it looks like Christmas has come early. Times two. Warner Bros. announced on Friday that 'The Great Gatsby,' with DiCaprio playing the lead role of Jay Gatsby, will arrive in theaters on Dec. 25, 2012 -- the same day that 'Django Unchained,' with DiCaprio co-starring as the villainous slave owner Calvin Candie, hits theaters. Totally reasonable planning, everyone!
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Invitation-Only Elizabeth Taylor Tribute to Be Held This Sunday

By Sharon Knolle (Subscribe to Sharon Knolle's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 7:30PM
Filed under: Movie News


The March 24 funeral for screen legend Elizabeth Taylor was a small one, attended only by family members and close friends, but a private event this Sunday might be more star-studded. Deadline reports that a tribute organized by Taylor's son, Christopher Wilding -- which is being called "Worldwide Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor" -- will take place on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank. Even though no photographers or press are invited, there will reportedly be a red carpet for her famous friends and family members. Taylor passed away March 23 of congestive heart failure at age 79 and she was laid to rest the next day at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. The tribute will apparently benefit her trust foundation.
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25 Things You May Not Know About 'The Evil Dead'

By Gary Susman (Subscribe to Gary Susman's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 6:50PM
Filed under: Columns, Horror, This Week in Movies


Every horror fan and gorehound worth his or her weight in red-tinted corn syrup has seen 'The Evil Dead,' the landmark low-budget horror classic that debuted 30 years ago this week (on October 15, 1981) and launched the careers of director Sam Raimi and actor Bruce Campbell. But even fans of the 'Spider-Man' director, the 'Burn Notice' star, or the demonic-possession tale that gave them their start when they were still college students three decades ago may not know all the gory details behind the making of the movie -- the real-life ghost story behind the abandoned cabin where it was filmed, the horrors endured by the cast during the lengthy shoot, the high-profile fans who gave the movie a boost, and the ever-ongoing list of sequels and spinoffs (including a stage musical) that 'Evil Dead' continues to generate. Here are 25 things you may not have known about the zombie franchise that refuses to stay dead.
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'The Woman' New Clip: Watch a Tense Scene from the Shocking Horror Film [Moviefone Exclusive]

By Eric Larnick (Subscribe to Eric Larnick's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 6:20PM
Filed under: Trailers and Clips, Movie News, New Releases, Horror

'The Woman' doesn't mess around. Lucky McGee's new horror movie (out in select theaters now) shocked audiences when it premiered at Sundance earlier this year, and its easy to see why. In the film, a normal-seeming successful lawyer and family man kidnaps a feral women raised by wolves with the intent to domesticate her (in his own weird torturous way). If you're in the mood for a horror movie filled with thrills and chills, but not sure if you have a strong enough stomach for 'The Woman,' we have an exclusive clip that hints at how nasty the movie will get.
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'Top Gun 2' Gets Screenwriters

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 5:40PM
Filed under: Movie News
Perfect news for a Friday when remakes of 'Footloose' and 'The Thing' are unspooling at your local multiplex: Variety reports that the sequel for 'Top Gun' you don't necessarily want has found two screenwriters. Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz, two of the six credited writers on 'X-Men: First Class,' will handle scripting duties for 'Top Gun 2,' which Jerry Bruckheimer and David Ellison are producing. No word yet whether Tony Scott and Tom Cruise will be involved in the sequel, but with or without them, it looks like Paramount is moving forward with the project. The original 'Top Gun' grossed over $350 million worldwide when it was released in May of 1986.
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Will The Remake of 'The Crow' Ever Happen?

By Alex Suskind (Subscribe to Alex Suskind's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 5:00PM
Filed under: Movie News
Remember 'The Crow'? That movie from 1994 starring Bruce Lee's son as some sort of weird superhero-ghost hybrid who exacts revenge on those who have wronged him? Well, a reboot of that movie has been in the works for quite some time, but it's no closer to being made then when it was first announced. According to Twitch, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who was attached to direct, has just dropped out. For the record, that makes him the second director to leave the project, the first being Stephen Norrington.
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Kevin Bacon Was Not Happy About Having a Double in 'Footloose'

By Alex Suskind (Subscribe to Alex Suskind's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 4:10PM
Filed under: Movie News
Whenever someone mentions the words 'Footloose' and Kevin Bacon in the same sentence, there's usually some reference to the fact that the star didn't actually do a lot of his own dancing. Well, if you ever meet Mr. Bacon, you probably don't want to bring that whole "double" business up. At all. In the latest issue of People, Bacon discusses his frustration with having to sit out while someone else completed his scenes.
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'The Avengers' Trailer Downloaded 10 Million Times Since Debut

By Christopher Rosen (Subscribe to Christopher Rosen's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 3:50PM
Filed under: Movie News


You really loved 'The Avengers' trailer. In 24 hours following its debut on Tuesday, the promotional clip for the Joss Whedon-directed film was downloaded 10 million times on iTunes. That breaks the previous record for Apple downloads, and likely points to a ridiculous box-office haul for 'The Avengers' next May. That's something Disney and Paramount can get behind!
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'The Woman in Black' Trailer: Daniel Radcliffe Freaks Out

By Alex Suskind (Subscribe to Alex Suskind's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 3:30PM
Filed under: Movie News


There wouldn't be nearly as much fanfare surrounding 'The Woman in Black' if it wasn't Daniel Radcliffe's first post-'Harry Potter' film. On paper, the movie sounds like your standard horror flick: a young lawyer travels to a small town and discovers a ghost freaking out the locals. However, when the short but terrifying teaser premiered back in August, many surprised by -- well, how good the film looked. Does the first full trailer for the movie keep that good will going?
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Will 'Footloose' Make You Want to Cut Loose or Cut Your Wrists? (And 24 Other Urgent Questions)

By Mike Ryan (Subscribe to Mike Ryan's posts), Posted Oct 14th 2011 2:20PM
Filed under: Movie News


On Feb. 17, 1984, a movie called 'Footloose' was released into theaters near people who were alive in 1984. On Oct. 14, 2011, a movie called 'Footloose' is being released into theaters near people who are alive today. On this monumental 27-and-a-little-more-than-half-a-year anniversary of the original, does the world need a new 'Footloose'? Is the world ready for a new 'Footloose'? As a service, here is an answer to every question that you could possibly have about the new 'Footloose.'
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