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Ridley Scott Taps 'Green Lantern' Writer Michael Green to Pen 'Blade Runner' Sequel (Exclusive)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Jeff Sneider 2 weeks ago

TheWrap has learned that the project will be a follow-up to Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic

  

'Now You See Me' Review: A Magic-Themed Heist Movie With Maybe Too Much Up Its Sleeve

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Alonso Duralde 2 weeks ago

Suspension of disbelief gets a workout as this caper starts pulling third-act twists out of its hat

  

Nick Offerman Tells the Police to 'F--k Off' in Red Band 'Kings of Summer' Clip (Video)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

The "Parks and Recreation" star appears to be one of the breakouts of the Sundance hit landing in theaters this weekend

  

Take a Peek Inside Heath Ledger's 'Dark Knight' Joker Diary (Video)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

The actor's father showed the diary to producers of 2012 German docu-series, "Too Young to Die"

  

'Now You See Me' Writers Edward Ricourt and Ed Solomon Make Movie Magic

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Jeff Sneider 2 weeks ago

"I can tell you that the process of making the movie has been a real joyful one," Solomon tells TheWrap

  

'Now You See Me' Beats 'After Earth' at Thursday Box Office

Movies | Box Office
 May 31, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Though "Now You See Me"s' accomplishment is notable -- coming as it did on fewer screens and armed with less star power -- it did have one extra set of showings

  

Tribeca Film Acquires ‘The Time Being’ Starring Wes Bentley, Frank Langella

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

Bentley plays a struggling artist who sells a painting to inscrutable billionaire Langella

  

Philip Seymour Hoffman Ends 10-Day Detox for Pills, Heroin Abuse (Report)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

TMZ reports the Oscar winner fell off the wagon a year ago after 23 years of sobriety

  

Wesley Snipes, Nicolas Cage, Jackie Chan, Milla Jovovich May Join 'Expendables 3'

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Lionsgate also taps screenwriters for "Red 3"

  

'Now You See Me' Reviews: Were Critics Enchanted?

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Reviews are mixed for Jesse Eisenberg's caper film

  

Hugh Jackman Takes Matters - and Guns - Into His Own Hands in 'Prisoners' Trailer (Video)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

The thriller also stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard, Viola Davis and Maria Bello

  

'Shadow Dancer' Review: A Thriller That's Too Smart to Thrill

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Leah Rozen 2 weeks ago

That’s a disappointment because there’s a great deal of talent on display in this twisting tale of intrigue and betrayal set against the Irish troubles in Belfast

  

Patrick Stewart Says His Father Abused His Mother, Comforts Fan (Video)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

The "Star Trek" star says his campaign against domestic abuse is personal

  

Will Swanky Seats, Dinner and the Royale Save Movie Theaters?

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

The number of movie theaters domestically is shrinking, but dine-in chains like the Alamo Drafthouse are in expansion mode

  

Why Thomas Tull’s China Deal Strengthens His Hand With Warner Bros. (Video)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 2 weeks ago

Legendary announced the first deal to make tentpole movies with China Film Group

  

'Twilight' Lawsuit: Lionsgate, Summit Hit With $500 Million Anti-Trust Complaint

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 2 weeks ago

Filmmakers claim their "Twilight" parody was scuttled by a "sham" cease-and-desist order

  

Forest Whitaker in Talks to Play Martin Luther King Jr. in Paul Greengrass' 'Memphis' (Exclusive)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Jeff Sneider 2 weeks ago

Scott Rudin is producing the long-gestating drama, which is now going the indie route

  

How I Winnowed 5,000 Reviews Down to Fit Into One Book on Film Criticism

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Peter Rainer 2 weeks ago

I console myself with the notion that filmmakers usually end up significantly whittling down their ideal cut, so why not film critics?

  

'The Muppets' James Bobin in Early Talks to Direct Johnny Depp in 'Alice in Wonderland 2' (Exclusive)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

Tim Burton directed the first "Alice" starring Depp as the Mad Hatter

  

Ethan Hawke Fights Off Masked Home Invaders in 'The Purge' Clip (Video)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

Will his character survive until midnight?

  

Universal Sets Liam Neeson Thriller 'Non-Stop' for Feb. 28, 2014 (Updated)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 2 weeks ago

The actor reunites with "Unknown" director Jaume Collet-Serra and producer Joel Silver

  

'After Earth' May Actually Beat 'Fast & Furious 6' at Weekend Box Office

Movies | Box Office
 May 30, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 2 weeks ago

The muscle-car franchise has faltered in the second week before

 

  

Stuart Cornfeld to Receive AFI's Schaffner Alumni Medal

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 2 weeks ago

Veteran producer will be honored on same night as early mentor Mel Brooks

  

Chris Columbus in Talks to Direct 'Pixels' for Sandler and Sony

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Jeff Sneider 2 weeks ago

Happy Madison is producing an action-comedy based on the popular 2010 Internet short

  

Charlie Sheen ... um, Carlos Estevez ... Is America's Gun-Totin' President in 'Machete Kills' Trailer (Video)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

Danny Trejo returns to theaters on Sept. 13 to slice and dice his way through another bloody grindhouse adventure

  

Brad Pitt Won't Leave His Family in New 'World War Z' Clip (Video)

Movies
 May 30, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

Or will he...

  
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