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  - WATCH "HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE" TEASER TRAILER!!!
    07/31/08
    I enjoyed this book, and upon watching the teaser, the look and the feel of the movie is exactly how I envisioned it. It's all about the memory y'all :happy
  - "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR" MOVIE REVIEW
    07/30/08
    
    It’s been 7 years since we last saw Brendan Fraser as the dashing explorer Rick O’Connell in “The Mummy Returns.” Now, the action shifts to China for the third installment called “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” But the big question remains: why awaken a long dead franchise?
  - DEPP TO PLAY MAD HATTER IN BURTON'S "WONDERLAND"
    07/29/08
    
    We found out who's going to play Alice in Tim Burton's "Wonderland," now, we heard that Johnny Depp is set to play the Mad Hatter in his director pal's adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland."
    
    This is going to be their 7th collaboration together.
  - JACK WHITE, ALICIA KEYS TO RECORD NEW JAMES BOND THEME
    07/29/08
    
    It's official, Alicia Keys will record the Bond theme for new movie "Quantum of Solace" with help from White Stripes' Jack White.
    
    The duo will make movie history by recording the first Bond theme duet.
    
    The song will be called "Another Way to
  - BRENDAN FRASER INTERVIEW FOR "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR"
    07/29/08
    I had a blast talking to Brendan, he's smart and funny! We talked about the film plus, who's her favorite leading lady? Rachel Weisz or Maria Bello? Take a look!
  - JET LI, MICHELLE YEOH INTERVIEW FOR "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR"
    07/29/08
    Martial Arts icons, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh, reveal secrets about "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor."
  - DIRECTOR ROB COHEN TALKS ABOUT "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR"
    07/29/08
    Director Rob Cohen explains why he resurrected "The Mummy" franchise, and directed the prequel, something that he hasn't done before (he didn't direct the sequels to his original films, "Fast and the Furious," "xXx").
  - MARIA BELLO INTERVIEW FOR "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR"
    07/29/08
    After Rachel Weisz left the franchise, Maria Bello took on the role of Evy O'Connell, and she did a good job! Take a look at my interview with her for "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor."
  - LUKE FORD, ISABELA LEONG INTERVIEW FOR "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR"
    07/29/08
    A special interview with Luke Ford (Alex O'Connell) and Isabella Leong (Lin) for "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor."
  - SEE THE NEW "W" TEASER TRAILER
    07/28/08
    
    Finally, a sneak peek at the new Oliver Stone movie "W," based on life and presidency of George W. Bush.
    
    I'm intrigued! Take a look!
  - "THE DARK KNIGHT" SHATTERS BOX-OFFICE RECORDS, YET AGAIN!!!
    07/27/08
    
    In just 2 weeks, "The Dark Knight" continues to dominate the box-office, crossing the $300 million mark!
    
    Just this past weekend, the fantastic Batman flick grossed $75.6 million. Box-office experts are saying, "The Dark Knight" may surpass "Titanic&qu
  - REPORTS FROM COMIC-CON
    07/27/08
    
    Wow, I love coming to Comic Con. This is the 5th year I've been visiting this fantastic comic book convention, and this time, I'm here for work. I got invited to interview the cast and crew of Death Race, so it should be fun.
    
    Arrived here Saturday, went straight to
  - ROSE MCGOWAN IS "RED SONJA"
    07/25/08
    
    Director Robert Rodriguez and Rose McGowan ditched their efforts to remake "Barbarella," but they're going full force with their update on "Red Sonja," the 1985 bomb starring Brigitte Nielsen.
    
    Based on the comic book creation by Roy Thomas, McGow
  - UNIVERSAL'S "WOLFMAN", NEW WEBSITE!!!
    07/25/08
    
    "The Wolfman" starring Academy Award winners Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins will not howl into theaters until next year, April 3, 2009. But for now, enjoy the new site where you can read the storyline, and see new images of Del Toro as Lawrence Talbot aka The
  - TOP 10 BEST SUPERHERO FILMS OF ALL TIME!!!
    07/25/08
  - "THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE" MOVIE REVIEW!!!
    07/25/08
    
    Me pretending to be both Mulder AND Scully :happy
    
    Watch my movie review, and have fun!
  - REMAKE ALERT: THE FUTURE OF "ROBOCOP"
    07/24/08
    
    MGM announced today that they have signed Darren Aronofsky to direct and David Self to write a new installment for its ROBOCOP franchise.
    
    According to the press release, Aronofsky, the director of The Fountain, and Self, the writer of Road to Perdition, make a formidabl
  - WHO WILL PLAY ALICE IN TIM BURTON'S WONDERLAND?
    07/24/08
    
    Tim Burton and Walt Disney Pictures found their Alice!
    
    The deal is in final negotiations and it looks promising.
    
    Click here to find out who will play the title character.
  - "THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW" FOR THE MTV GENERATION!!!
    07/24/08
    
    Let's do the time warp again!
    
    MTV is getting ready for a full-remake of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The network is teaming up with Lou Adler, exec producer of the original film and Fox Television Studios on this new rendition.
    
    According to
  - HERE COMES MORE "HAIRSPRAY"!!!
    07/24/08
    
    New Line Cinema wanted more "Hairspray" and had asked creator John Waters to write the treatment!
    
    I enjoyed all the incarnations of "Hairspray" and I'm looking forward to seeing a new take. Look, if "High School Musical" can be a franc
  - "HERCULES: THE THRACIAN WARS" THE MOVIE!!!
    07/23/08
    
    Apparently, director Peter Berg wanted to atone for the sins he committed in "Hancock," that he wanted to do a straight, comicbook film, that stays true to the genre. A lofty ambition the Will Smith project did not have.
    
    Based on a five-issue comicbook series by Ste
  - FIRST LOOK: NEW "FRIDAY THE 13TH" REMAKE PHOTOS!!!
    07/23/08
    
    Warner Bros unveiled new photos for their upcoming "Friday the 13th" remake, opening February 13, 2009. Jason goes back to camp, teens starts getting killed, mayhem ensues.
    
    For now, click here to see more Jason photos!
  - NEW DETAILS: CHRISTIAN BALE DENIES ASSAULT!!!
    07/22/08
    
    This was yesterday:
    
    Christian Bale was arrested, for allegedly ASSAULTING HIS OWN MOTHER AND SISTER!!! What? Why? Head on over to this site to read the full story!
    
    Today, Bale said, no assault happened!
  - "STAR TREK" SITE, NEW UPDATES!!!
    07/22/08
    
    Trekkies, head on over to the official site at http://www.StarTrekMovie.com to check out the brand new site with an all-new look and brand new downloads!
  - EBERT, ROEPER LEAVE "AT THE MOVIES"
    07/21/08
    
    It's a bit of a sad news, the show that inspired me to be a film critic closes its doors.
    
    Roger Ebert, my hero, did not like where the direction of the show is heading, and Richard Roeper did not come to terms with contract negotiations.
    
    Read the complete
  - FINALLY, AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING FOR THE LONG-AWAITED "FANBOYS"!!!
    07/21/08
    
    Alright, we've been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for "Fanboys" to be released. Now, I received an exciting news from our friends at Weinstein Company.
    
    "Fanboys" is going to have an exclusive screening on July 24th during Comic-Con International 2
  - FROM BATMAN TO TERMINATOR, SEE CHRISTIAN BALE IN NEW "TERMINATOR SALVATION" TEASER TRAILER!!!
    07/21/08
    It looks interesting, and once you hear that famous thud thud sound, you'll be hooked! Enjoy!
  - HEADED TO COMIC-CON NEXT WEEKEND, GET YOUR QUESTIONS FOR "DEATH RACE"
    07/20/08
    
    I love Comic Con! I've been going religiously for almost 5 years now! My reason for my initial visit was "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," then the following year, I was lucky enough to meet Sarah Michelle Gellar for "The Grudge."
    
    I almost always had to wo
  - "DARK KNIGHT" SETS WEEKEND RECORD!!!
    07/20/08
    
    So long Spidey, here comes the Bat!
    
    "The Dark Knight" topped the previous record set by "Spider-Man 3" for the title of the biggest weekend opener ever. The caped crusader took in $155.34 million!
    
    I called "The Dark Knight" the best mo
  - "VALLEY GIRL" THE MUSICAL!!!
    07/20/08
    
    It seems like every 80s flick is being turned into a musical! We heard about John Cleese turning "A Fish Called Wanda" into a showstopper, now, it's "Valley Girl!"
    
    The 1983 teen romance starred the fresh-faced Nicolas Cage as Randy, a punk from the ci
  - "PAPILLON" REMAKE!!!
    07/20/08
    
    Remember the 1973 flick starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman? If you haven't seen this movie, go watch it, at least for the actors' performances.
    
    This escape story about two criminals on a dreadful prison island was being called "The greatest adventure of
  - WATCH MY "THE DARK KNIGHT" AND "MAMMA MIA" MOVIE REVIEWS!!! IT'S A FUN WEEKEND AT THE MOVIES!!!
    07/18/08
  - X-FILES FANS -- HOW YOU CAN TALK TO DUCHOVNY AND ANDERSON IN PERSON!!!
    07/16/08
    
    Alright X-Philes...the time is near! "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" is upon us! Now, FOX wants to celebrate fans with a special FAN CELEBRATION on July 23 at Grauman' Chinese Theatre.
    
    Fans can participate with the premiere festivities, plus chill out with Mu
  - MOVIE REVIEW: "THE DARK KNIGHT" -- HOW MANY KISSES DOES HEATH LEDGER GET?
    07/16/08
    
    The dark side of the human spirit is explored in “The Dark Knight,” the sequel from the brilliant mind of director Christopher Nolan. From the Joker’s (Heath Ledger) diabolical master plan to Batman’s (Christian Bale) undying quest to protect Gotham City, the film digs deeper into the t
  - "MAMMA MIA" A SMASHING FILM!!!
    07/16/08
    
    Films coming out this weekend solidify my beliefs for the magic of cinema! Two big movies from two different genres are both entertaining and stirring.
    
    "The Dark Knight," a comic book adaptation in nature, is a thought-provoking action adventure, while "Mamma M
  - RUMOR ALERT: WILL KEANU REEVES PLAY PLASTIC MAN? REALLY?
    07/15/08
    
    I can imagine Keanu as Plastic Man can't you? He's tall, limber, and ultimately bendable. But wait, this rumor gets better, the film is supposed to be directed by Keanu's "The Matrix" buds, the Wachowski Bros.
    
    According to CHUD :
    
    A
  - "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR" INTERVIEWS!!!
    07/14/08
    
    Doesn't it look great? Universal spent time and money setting up the Terracota Army for today's "The Mummy" festivities in Los Angeles.
    
    And so I took advantage of it, and did my little intros and outros.
    
    I also interviewed Brendan Fraser,
  - "HELLBOY 2" RAKES IN A HELL OF A LOT OF DOUGH!!!
    07/14/08
    
    Director Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" caught box-office fire to emerge as the No. 1 film. The supernatural action adventure pulled in $35.9 million and debuted at the top spot!
    
    Previous box-office winner, Will Smith's "Hancock&quo
  - JOSH BROLIN, OTHERS IN FILM CREW ARRESTED
    07/13/08
    
    Josh Brolin and company may have been internalizing their roles in Oliver Stone's "W" way too much, hence, their arrest after a bar fight in Shreveport.
    
    They've been filming the George W. Bush biopic there since May.
    
    Click here to read the full s
  - SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR "THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR"!!!
    07/11/08
    
    Hi guys, I'm getting ready to interview the cast, headed by Brendan Fraser, and crew of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." It's this Sunday, so if you have any question about the film you want to ask, ask now, or forever hold your peace :happy
    
    Click
  - WATCH MY SUPER-RED "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY" MOVIE REVIEW!!!
    07/10/08
  - I JUST SAW THE BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR SO FAR!!!
    07/10/08
    
    Yes, it's true! I just saw the best film of the year so far! It's full of raw and intense emotion, and it will pierce your heart!
    
    The film is a great, dark morality play about the human spirit.
    
    But it's also a fun action-adventure, that will leave y
  - MOVIE REVIEW: "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY" -- HOW MANY KISSES DOES THE SEQUEL GET?
    07/09/08
    
    In “Hellboy II: The Golden Army,” director Guillermo del Toro pays homage to the classic Universal Pictures monsters by showing a clip of “Frankenstein” in one of Hellboy’s (Ron Perlman) TV sets. Del Toro succeeds in painting our favorite red superhero with the same pathos as Fran
  - HELLBOY, YES MISTER HELLBOY HIMSELF, TALKS ABOUT HIS MOVIE, "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY!!!"
    07/07/08
    Mister Hellboy himself, talks about "Hellboy 2: the Golden Army."
    
    See what our red hero has to say about tanning, his heroic skills, the tooth fairy, and more!
  - RON PERLMAN TALKS ABOUT "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY"
    07/07/08
    Ron Perlman interview for "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army."
    
    We talked about his return to one of his iconic roles and his "bromance" with Guillermo Del Toro :happy
  - GREAT VISIONARY DIRECTOR, GUILLERMO DEL TORO, TALKS ABOUT "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY"
    07/07/08
    We talked about:
    
    his visual style
    the films he passed up to make "Hellboy 2"
    and of course, "The Hobbit"
  - SELMA BLAIR TALKS ABOUT "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY"
    07/07/08
    Selma Blair, Liz Sherman the firestarter, talks about "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army."
    
    We talked about:
    
    her role
    working with Guillermo Del Toro and Ron Pearlman
    returning to her character in "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army"
  - DOUG JONES, ABE SAPIEN, TALKS ABOUT "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY"
    07/07/08
    Doug Jones, Abe Sapien, interview for "Hellboy 2: the Golden Army."
    
    We talked about:
    
    his role
    working with Guillermo Del TorO
    his acting background
  - LUKE GOSS, ANNA WALTON TALK ABOUT "HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY"
    07/07/08
    My interview with Luke Goss (Prince Nuada) and Anna Walton (Princess Nuala) for "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army."
    
    We talked about:
    
    their roles
    working with director Guillermo Del Toro
    
    Take a look at my interview, and then go to my new friends from www.luke
  - "BAD LIEUTENANT" REMAKE! WILL NICOLAS CAGE GET NAKED?
    07/07/08
    
    Abel Ferrara's "Bad Lieutanant" is a great film, but it was eclipsed by all the brouhaha about its actor Harvey Keitel's willingness to show his schlong in the movie.
    
    Now, I heard that the great Werner Herzog is planning a remake starring Nicolas Cage, Eva
  - THIRD "NARNIA" TO BE FILMED IN MEXICO
    07/07/08
    
    Find out why the filmmakers behind the third "The Chronicles of Narnia" is saying goodbye to New Zealand and hello to Mexico! Click here to find out!
  - "HANCOCK'S" HEROIC BOX-OFFICE TAKE!!!
    07/07/08
    
    Okay, I'm not a big fan of "Hancock!" From my written review to my TV review, I believe this film is not Will Smith's greatest.
    
    But viewers love Smith, one of Hollywood's most-consistent box-office draws. "Hancock" is his fifth movie to ope
  - RUMOR ALERT: WHO'S GOING TO PLAY TIM RUSSERT?
    07/04/08
    
    There's a small independent New York-based film company that's planning on making a major network tv movie about the last 24 hours of the beloved NBC anchor, Tim Russert.
    
    I found a casting call on craigslist, and it looks legit!
    
    So who's going t
  - "THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL" -- OFFICIAL TRAILER!!!
    07/04/08
    We've been reporting about this new Keanu Reeves film for a while. We revealed the film's initial press release , and we showed you the poster as well.
    
    Now, let's all say WHOA! Here's the new official trailer!
  - KIEFER SUTHERLAND'S "MIRRORS" -- RED BAND TRAILER!!!
    07/04/08
    
    Mister Kiefer hasn't had a hit film in a while. Come to think of it, has he really carried a movie on his own? Well, the film version of "24" is coming out in 2009, and with that hit show's built-in audience, it should be a hit.
    
    But for now, we have
  - HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS ROCKS "THE PINEAPPLE EXPRESS" SOUNDTRACK!!!
    07/04/08
    
    Yes, Huey Lewis and the News, relic from the 80s and a product of my childhood, is rockin' the new "The Pineapple Express" soundtrack!
    
    They sang the theme song of the film, which is getting major buzz by the way.
    
    Wanna hear the soundtrack?
  - NO "BARBARELLA" REMAKE...FOR NOW...
    07/04/08
    
    Here's the deal, director Robert Rodriquez, attached to work on the "Barbarella" remake broke up with his girlfriend, Rose McGowan, who's supposed to be Barbarella.
    
    The reason for their split? Because Rodriguez couldn't find financing for the fi
  - WATCH MY "HANCOCK" MOVIE REVIEW!!!
    07/04/08
  - ALEC MAPA, AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART--WATCH MY INTERVIEW!!!
    07/02/08
    
    Alec Mapa has been making a huge splash in Hollywood with scene-stealing roles in "Ugly Betty," and "Desperate Housewives" to name a few.
    
    Recently, he co-starred with Adam Sandler in "You Don't Mess with the Zohan."
    
    Well, I finally
  - COHEN, FERRELL TO STAR IN SHERLOCK FILM!!!
    07/02/08
    
    They played rival race car drivers in "Talladega Nights," now Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell are back together for a new "Sherlock Holmes" flick!
    
    Cohen is set to star as Sherlock Holmes, and Ferrell will play his crime-solving partner, Watson.
  - "QUANTUM OF SOLACE" NEW TEASER TRAILER
    07/02/08
    
    Take a look at the new teaser trailer for the upcoming James Bond flick, "The Quantum of Solace."
    
    Daniel Craig returns as our favorite secret agent, this time he's seeking revenge for the death of his love. The film is directed by Marc Foster ("Monster
  - "HANCOCK" MOVIE REVIEW! HOW MANY KISSES DOES WILL SMITH GET?
    07/01/08
    
    Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s “Hancock!” It’s a superhero flick that’s one of the worst films of Will Smith’s career. [more]
    
    What went wrong? For starters, we have a movie that wants to appeal to everyone and it ends up satisfying no one. Its ov
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