Video: Trailers and Clips Galore - Thor, The Rite, and True Grit

We apologize for the less than regular posts. We've been pretty busy what with giving away free posters and all. But to make up for that, we have a bevy of new trailers and clips for you!

The first video is the Thor teaser trailer, showing off Chris Hemsworth in action as the title character for the first time.

On a darker note is this next trailer, featuring Anthony Hopkins and Colin O'Donoghue in The Rite, a dark and thrilling exorcism film.


The Rite | Movie Trailer

Finally we have four new clips from True Grit, the remake by Joel and Ethan Coen. These clips highlight Matt Damon and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, and show Jeff Bridges in fine form.

The Farrelly Brothers' 'The Three Stooges' Still in Works

Peter and Bobby Farrelly still have grand plans for their Three Stooges movie. In fact, production for the revamped film will begin March 14, 2011. This goes in the face of a recent statement from Jim Carrey, where he called The Three Stooges movie "dead". It certainly looked that way for a while, but the Farrelly brothers have switched production from the bankrupt MGM to 20th Century Fox, and now have the green light to get the film back on track.

The first step is finding a suitably hilarious and slapstick-worthy cast. Originally, the Farrellys had cast Carrey, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro as Curly, Larry, and Moe, respectively. But after two years of delays, they are on the search for a new trio of physical comedy masters.

Video: Three New Clips from 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader'

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader hits theaters December 10th. In anticipation of that, 20th Century Fox has released three new clips from the film, directed by Michael Apted (The World is Not Enough). In the latest Narnia installment, the two younger Pevensie children, Lucy (Georgie Henley) and Edmund (Skandar Keynes), return to Narnia, along with their sullen cousin Eustace Scrubb (Will Poulter).

In the first clip we see the children pulled back into Narnia via a painting. They end up in open water, and are rescued by the crew of the Dawn Treader.

In the second clip, we find Eustance has been caught stealing, and is forced to duel Reepicheep the warrior mouse, voiced by Simon Pegg (replacing Eddie Izzard).



In the final clips, the kids learn of their task: saving Narnia from a corrupting evil that resides on a dark island.

Video: Halle Berry in 'Frankie and Alice'

The first trailer for Frankie and Alice has been released by Freestyle Releasing. And with it brings the first murmurs of Oscar talk. Frankie and Alice stars previous Best Actress winner (Monster's Ball) Halle Berry as "a young woman with multiple personality disorder who struggles to remain her true self and not give in to her racist alter-personality." The film co-stars Stellan Skarsgard (Good Will Hunting, Mamma Mia!) as her doctor. It is directed by Georffrey Sax (White Noise). It opens in limited release on December 10, and nationwide on February 4, 2011.

Video: 2 'Black Swan' Videos: Natalie Portman Featurette and Clip of Her Dancing

Two new videos have been released for Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, which comes out on Friday. The first video is a featurette via Trailer Addict focusing on Natalie Portman. She talks about her ballet training and other aspects of the film, and shows behind the scenes footage.



The second video, from Yahoo! Movies shows new scenes from the film, and showcases Portman's dancing for the first time. Both these videos further heighten our anticipation for this movie.

'Superman' Rumor Mill

There have been a lot of rumors flying around about the upcoming Superman reboot. Directed by Zack Snyder, produced by Christopher Nolan, and written by David Goyer, they are now trying to find the right cast.

British actor Matthew Goode is one name being discussed for the Man of Steel. He previously worked with Snyder in Watchmen, where Goode played Ozymandias. As for Lois Lane, Anne Hathaway is a possibility.

'Buffy' Reboot in the Works, but Joss Whedon Not Involved

Warner Bros. is rebooting the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise with a new film, but without Joss Whedon. Whedon only wrote the screenplay for the 1992 movie and was the mastermind behind the oh-so-popular TV series. He had a long response to E!, where he dealt with his disappointment with humor. After letting out audible sighs and joking about the residuals he'll pull in, he also joked, "But seriously, are vampires even popular any more?"

This film remake, written by Whit Stillman, will indeed involve a girl named Buffy who slays vampires. However, she won't be in high school. And given their exclusion of Whedon (boo), she probably won't be portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar (double boo).

Rosario Dawson Wants in on 'Star Trek 2'

Rosario Dawson has expressed a keen interest in having a role in Star Trek 2. After hiding her Trekkie love from Unstoppable co-star Chris Pine (aka Captain Kirk), she finally let it slip. She has also been gushing to Zoe Saldana (Uhura), as well as "accosting" (Dawson's wording) a few other Star Trek cast members. In addition to admiting to being into all things Star Trek as well as her love for J.J. Abrams, she thinks she would make "one sexy vulcan" and, well, we have to agree!

Most of the cast from Star Trek has signed on for two sequels, with the first one due out June 29, 2012.

Video: 'Family Guy: It's a Trap!' Trailer Spoofing 'Star Wars Return of the Jedi'

20th Century Fox released this trailer today for the final chapter in the ongoing Family Guy spoof of the original Star Wars trilogy. It's a Trap!, which parodies Return of the Jedi, is almost an exact remake of the original trailer for the 1983 classic.

It brings back Peter as Han, Chris as Luke, Lois as Leia, and Stewie as Darth Vader. New characters include Joe as Jabba the Hut, Meg as the Sarlacc Pit, as well as characters from The Cleveland Show and American Dad. Also thrown into the mix are Osama bin Laden and some less-than-cute cannibalistic Ewoks.

Here is the trailer:



For comparison, here is the original trailer for Return of the Jedi:



Here is a longer trailer for It's a Trap!

Video: Two New Trailers: 'Cowboys and Aliens' Teaser Trailer and International 'Tron: Legacy' Trailer

We came across two great trailers this morning. The first is for Cowboys & Aliens, the sci-fi western based on the graphic novel by the same name. It is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde (The O.C., House). The film comes out on July 29, 2011.

United States 1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don’t welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde. It’s a town that lives in fear.

But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known.

Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he’s been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveler Ella, he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents – townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors – all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival.

The second trailer is the international trail for Tron: Legacy. While not that different from previous Tron trailers we have seen, it is still exciting.

(H/T Laughing Squid and Screen Junkies/Trailer Addict)

Video: Trailer for 'Green Lantern'

Here is the first trailer for Green Lantern, with Ryan Reynolds playing Hal Jordan / Green Lantern and Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, his childhood sweetheart and fellow pilot. It also features Mark Strong as his mentor Sinestro and Peter Sarsgaard as buddy Hector Hammond.

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

Green Lantern is set to be released on June 17, 2011.

Video: 'Cars 2' Goes Global

Pixar is coming out with a sequel to Cars, and this time Lightning McQueen and Mater are going global as they particiape in the first World Grand Prix. Add in the James Bond-esque spy thriller element, and we have an action-packed movie that is essentially one big global car chase. Michael Caine voices the British intelligence agent (an Aston Martin, natch) who approaches Lightning and Mater.

I think the general consensus is that while Cars was not anyone's favorite movie, it made enough money and generated enough interest in spin-off TV shows and the like, that it warranted a sequel. I personally would rather see more rats or robots if Pixar wants to do a sequel, but this looks entertaining enough for kids and their parents.



Here's the official Disney plot description:

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

Bill Clinton and Paul Giamatti Have Roles in 'Hangover 2'

Bill Clinton and Paul Giamatti will both have small roles in The Hangover 2. Giamatti will likely play a tattoo artist, a role initially offered to Mel Gibson. Bill Clinton will have a cameo playing himself. He filmed with director Todd Phillips on Saturday, while in Bangkok, Thailand. Liam Neeson also recently joined the cast, in an unknown part.

These recent additions will join the returning cast of Bradley Cooper as Phil, Ed Helms as Stu, Zach Galifianakis as Alan, and Justin Bartha as Doug. According to MTV Movies Blog, what is known about the plot is some sort of tryst between Alan and a transvestite, Stu is getting engaged, and they all end up in Bangkok. And really, if you're going to out-do Vegas, it really should be in Bangkok.

The Hangover 2 is scheduled to be released on Memorial Day weekend, 2011.

More 'Dark Knight Rises' News: Short List for Two Female Leads

Now that he finalized the title for the next Batman film, director Christopher Nolan is trying to cast the two female leads for The Dark Knight Rises. One would be the love interest for Bruce Wayne, and the other will be a villain.

Making the short list of actresses in consideration are: Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, Blake Lively, Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway and Keira Knightley. We think any of these ladies would be a great addition to the growing cast. And perhaps the multiple female leads will help dispel notions that Nolan has issues with women.

The Dark Knight Rises will hit theaters July 20, 2012, and shooting will start in April of next year.

Channing Tatum to Join '21 Jump Street' Adaptation

Channing Tatum (Step Up, G.I. Joe: the Rise of Cobra, Dear John) will soon be in negotiations to join Jonah Hill in the adaptation of 21 Jump Street. The big screen version is based off of the 80's cop show, where young-looking police officers infiltrate high schools to catch drug dealers. The show was famous for launching Johnny Depp's career. Depp has a "funny cameo" waiting for him, if he wants to join the project.

Production for 21 Jump Street is set to start Spring 2011.

Video: Third 'Tron: Legacy' Trailer Is Here

The third trailer for Tron: Legacy is here, and it looks awesome! It shows more of the story arc than previous trailers, and of course some great action scenes. Between the Daft Punk-Tron video and Jeff Bridges' general badassery, there is a whole lot going for this film, which comes out December 17, 2010. Bridges is reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, and Bruce Boxleitner returns as Alan Bradley and Tron. Joseph Kosinski is making his feature film directorial debut with the movie, and Garrett Hedlund portrays Flynn's now-adult son, Sam.

(H/T SlashFilms)

Video: 'Kung Fu Panda 2' Teaser Trailer

Kung Fu Panda is back with the new teaser trailer for Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom. Jack Black returns as the voice of Po, the anthropomorphic panda bear who is skilled in martial arts (and eating). Little else is revealed about the movie, as much of the trailer revolves around a staring contest. The film is set to be released on May 26, 2011.

(H/T Screen Junkies)

Video: New 'Harry Potter' Clip Showing the Transformation of the Seven Potters

Seven Harry Potters for Harry Potter 7! This clip from the film shows the gang convince the reluctant (actual) Harry Potter to allow them to transform into him in order to confuse any Death Eater pursuers. We then watch as Fred, George, Mungungus Flether, Fleur, Ron, and Hermione drink the Polyjuice potion and one by one transform into Harry.

Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes out on November 19th.

(H/T MTV Movies Blog)

Video: New 'Sucker Punch' Trailer

Here is the new trailer for Sucker Punch, and it looks awesome! Described as a fantasy action film, it was written and directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). It features a girl named Baby Doll (Emily Browning) who is sent to a 1950's mental institution. She begins escaping into her imagination, and she is joined by her friends from the asylum. As the lines between dream and reality blur, the girls' real life escape route may be presented to them in their fantasy world. The film also stars Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino, and Jena Malone. It is set to hit theaters March 25, 2011.

Video: Jack Black Lives Large in Gulliver's Travels Trailer

This is the new trailer for Gulliver's Travels, featuring Jack Black as Gulliver. This version is a modern remaking of the classic tale by Jonathan Swift. Mailroom clerk Gulliver travels to the Bermuda Triangle, and finds himself washed ashore on the island of Lilliput, home to a population of very small people. This modern version includes robot wedgies, iPhones, and Star Wars references.

Tom Cruise Reveals the Title for the Next 'Mission: Impossible'

Another day, another movie title revealed. This time, it's the title for the fourth Mission: Impossible film. It won't be called MI 4 but rather Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol. Hopefully this film will be high in deceptive plot twists and explosions, and low in the Tom Cruise-crazy factor. Cruise is of course signed on to play Ethan Hunt. Co-starring in the movie are Paula Patton, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Josh Holloway. Brad Bird (Incredibles) is directing. Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol will hit theaters December 16, 2011.

Video: 100 Horror Movie Spoilers in 5 Minutes

With Halloween just around the corner, the Fine Brothers have come out with a new video, 100 Horror Movie Spoilers in 5 Minutes. Everyone loves a good horror movie, so why not reveal the ending for every major one at once? Enjoy.

List of Movies Spoiled in this Video:

Dracula (1931)
Dracula (1958)
Count Dracula (1977)
Dracula (1979)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Dracula 2000
Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
Final Destination
Final Destination 2
Final Destination 3
The Final Destination
The Ring
The Ring 2
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
It
Nightmare on Elm Street Freddie Krueger
Nightmare on Elm Street 2
Nightmare on Elm Street 3
Nightmare on Elm Street 4
Nightmare on Elm Street 5
Freddy’s Dead the Final Nightmare
New Nightmare
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Friday the 13 Jason
Friday the 13 2
Friday the 13 3
Friday the 13 4
Friday the 13: A New Beginning
Friday the 13 6
Friday the 13 7
Friday the 13 8
Jason Goes To Hell
Freddy Vs. Jason
Jason X
Friday the 13th (2009) Remake
The Lost Boys
Pet Semetary
Nosferatu- Orlock Dies Via Sunlight
The Wolfman Original
The Wolfman Re-Make
Saw
Saw II
Saw III
Saw IV
Saw V
Saw VI
Event Horizon
Puppet Master
Hostel
Hostel 2
Poltergeist
Amityville Horror
The Omen
Rosemary’s Baby
Feast
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween 3
Halloween 4
Halloween: Curse of Michael Myers
Hallowen H20
Halloween: Resurrecton
Halloween (2007)
Halloween 2 (2009)
The Mist
Misery
Hell Raiser
The Orphanage
28 Days Later
The Thing
The Eye
Scream
Scream 2
Scream 3
Dead Alive
Drag Me To Hell
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Child's Play
Childs Play 2
Childs Play 3
Seed of Chucky
White Zombie
Carrie
An American Werewolf In London
An American Werewolf In Paris
Evil Dead
Evil Dead 2
Army of Darkness
Night of the Living Dead
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
The Exorcist
House on Haunted Hill
The Haunting
Gremlins
Gremlins 2
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Ghoulies

(H/T SlashFilm)

'Batman 3' Will Be Titled 'The Dark Knight Rises' and Won't Feature The Riddler

Director Christopher Nolan has announced the title for his third Batman film: The Dark Knight Rises. We personally like the title, particularly that it hints at a glimmer of hope.

Also offering hope is the fact that Nolan says he convinced Warner Bros. to resist the popular 3-D craze for this film, and they are instead going to use IMAX cameras.

Nolan squashed earlier rumors that the Riddler would be the latest villain terrorizing Gotham City. Also off the villain list is Harvey Dent (no supernatural comebacks here) and Mr. Freeze.

Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman are all expected to reprise their roles in the third Batman installment, and Inception star Tom Hardy will be joining the cast. The DarkKnight Rises is set to begin filming next April in New Orleans, and Nolan hopes for a July 2012 release date.

Tony Scott Confirms He Will Direct 'Top Gun 2'

Tony Scott has confirmed that he will direct a sequel to his 1986's Top Gun. Screen writer Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) is reportedly working on the script for the project, tentatively titled Top Gun 2. According to Scott, the new movie will not be a "remake" or a "reinvention", but rather a "new movie". Scott would not confirm that Tom Cruise would return as Maverick, but the actor may consider joining the project in a supporting role.

Martin Freeman Will Play Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit'

Peter Jackson confirmed that Martin Freeman will play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Casting for the film has been progressing now that the two-part adaptation has been given the greenlight, with Peter Jackson fully settled in the directorial role. Jackson tapped Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, leader of the dwarves. The other dwarves were also cast, with Aidan Turner as Kili, Rob Kazinsky as Fili, Graham McTavish as Dwalin, Mark Hadlow as Dori, John Callen as Oin, Stephen Hunter as Bombur, and Peter Hambleton as Gloin. Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis return from the Lord of the Rings trilogy to reprise theirs roles as Gandalf and Gollum, respectively.

Martin Freeman is best known as Tim Canterbury in The Office, Arthur Dent in the film adaptation of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Dr. John Watson in Sherlock.

It will be great to see who else Peter Jackson can bring in to join the ensemble cast, and if he brings back any other Lord of the Ring veterans.

Video: 'Scream 4' Trailer

In the Scream 4 trailer, we once again see Neve Campbell portraying Sydney Prescott, along with the return of actors Courtney Cox and David Arquette. Director Wes Craven is back as well for this next installment in the Scream franchise. There is also a slew of new characters, er, victims. The trailer hints at new rules to the horror genre.

Video: Young Laurence Fishburne Reading for 'Apocalypse Now'

Apocalypse Now is an epic war film set during the Vietnam War. The Francis Ford Coppola-directed film just came out on Blu-ray, in both two-disc and three-disc special editions for both the original 1979 film and the 2001 Apocalypse Now Redux version, which is director's cut and 49 minutes longer. Both editions are packed with "lost" scenes, making-of featurettes, and never-before-seen interviews.

One such featurette shows a very young Laurence Fishburne reading for the part of Tyrone "Clean" Miller. It turns out he was only 14 at the time, and he lied and said he was 17 or 18 to get the role. Fishburne aka Morpheus was pretty badass, even at 14.

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(Via MTV Movies Blog)

Video: 'Vincent' by Tim Burton, 1982 Stop-Motion Short Film

This great short film Vincent is a 1982 stop-motion animation written, designed and directed by Tim Burton. It is about Vincent Malloy, a boy who wants to be like Vincent Price (who narrated the film) and is obsessed with Edgar Allen Poe.

(H/T Laughing Squid)

Mel Gibson in 'The Hangover 2'?

Is Mel Gibson the new Mike Tyson? In terms of cameos in The Hangover, possibly. Rumors are swirling that Mel Gibson will have a cameo in the sequel as a tattoo artist. Gibson has had a slew of very public personal problems of late, so perhaps he is using this role to resurrect his public image. It certainly worked for Tyson, changing his image from ear-biting drug user to comedic actor.

The Hangover 2 will feature the main characters from the original movie (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zack Galifanakis, and Justin Bartha) as they take a boys' trip to Thailand.

Gibson has also finished The Beaver with Jodie Foster, although that film does not have a release date yet.

Video: Famous Last Words in Film Mash-Up

Screen Junkies created this great video of Famous Last Words. It is a mashup of famous lines said by people right before they die in movies. From "Rosebud" to "Freedom", it's a great compilation. Below is a full list of films.

In Order of Appearance:

Citizen Kane

The Omen

Final Destination

?

Of Mice and Men

Heathers

Philadelphia

Deep Blue Sea

Return of the Jedi

2001

Transformers (1980)

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Fight Club

From Dusk Til Dawn

?

Goldeneye

Sin City

Saving Private Ryan

In Bruges

Backdraft (?)

Kill Bill Vol.1

Hellraiser 2

Big Trouble in Little China

Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan

The Departed

Return of the Jedi

Once Upon a Time in America

Miller's Crossing

The Prestige

Signs

Lonesome Dove

Tombstone

Wizard of Oz

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Unforgiven

Independence Day

?

Braveheart

Dr. Strangelove

Terminator 2

The Room

In Bruges.

See any we missed or got wrong? Let us know in the comments.

(H/T Laughing Squid)

The Original Marty McFly: Eric Stoltz in 'Back to the Future'

Back to the Future is a classic film, and Michael J Fox was very memorable in his role as Marty McFly. But he almost didn't play the iconic time traveler at all. Eric Stoltz was the actor originally cast as Marty McFly. He filmed for 5 weeks before director Robert Zemeckis decided to replace him.

Never-before-seen footage of Stoltz as McFly, plus details of the shocking switch, are included in the extras of the 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray of the Back to the Future trilogy.

All we know is this: Michael J Fox looks good on a skateboard, no matter what year it is!

Here is the Eric Stoltz footage:

Princess Leia Admits to Cocaine Use on 'The Empire Strikes Back' Set

In news that comes as a shock to almost no one, actress Carrie Fisher admitted to taking cocaine on the set of The Empire Strikes Back. These ice planet jokes just write themselves. Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, said that she didn't even like the drug that much, but was intent on getting high. Her Blues Brothers co-star John Belushi also warned her that her drug habit was out of control. Yeah, it's probably a bad sign when Belushi is the one warning you.

In more positive news, her one-woman show Wishful Drinking, based on her autobiography, will appear on HBO as a feature-length documentary.

J.K. Rowling to Write Three More Harry Potter Books?

There have been hints and rumors that J.K. Rowling may write another Harry Potter novel. She recently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and said she has enough material for three more wizarding books.

She made it clear that any future books are still just a thought, and nothing has been put down on paper yet. However, we are still very skeptical about any future novels. They will probably be well written and tell a decent story, but it's better to leave well enough alone. The seven book series has a sense of finality that would be lessened by adding more books. We would, however, be interested to read more from Rowling if it was about new characters and a totally different world.

What do you think? Bring on more Harry Potter, or leave the story the way it is now?

Watch the full interview below. Part 6 has the discussion about future writings.

Young Actress Mackenzie Foy Cast as Renesmee Cullen in 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn'

Newcomer and adorable young actress Mackenzie Foy has been cast as Renesmee Cullen, the half-human, half-vampire child of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. The casting announcement was confirmed by Twilight author herself, Stephenie Meyer.

Other cast members have also recently been announced for the last installment of the Twilight saga. Specifically, the family of "vegetarian" vampires, The Denali Coven, was named: Maggie Grace as Irina, MyAnna Buring as Tanya the Denali clan leader, Mia Maestro as Carmen, Christian Camargo as Eleazar, and Casey LaBow as Kate.

Breaking Dawn: Part 1 opens in theaters November 18, 2011, and Part 2 opens November 16, 2012.

New Coen Brothers 'True Grit' Trailer with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon in Top Form

Here is the latest trailer for the Coen brothers' remake of the 1969 John Wayne Western True Grit. It reveals a film that balances blood and gunslinging action with plenty of Coen-scripted Matt Damon-Jeff Bridges banter.

In the movie, Damon plays Texas Ranger LaBeouf and Bridges plays the one-eyed U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn. They team up wtih 14-year-old Mattie, played by Hailee Steinfeld, to bring her father's killer Chaney (Josh Brolin) to justice. If the trailer is any indication, this film will do justice to the original True Grit, while making its own impression and differentiating itself from the last Coen brothers' Western No Country For Old Men.

H/T MTV Movies Blog

Zack Snyder to Direct New 'Superman' Movie, Bringing Back General Zod

Zack Snyder is officially the new director of Superman reboot Superman: The Man of Steel. Producer Christopher Nolan was meeting with possible directors last week, and announced his decision today. Snyder (300, Watchmen, Legend of the Guardians, Sucker Punch) will team up with Nolan and writer David Goyer.

There are also rumors swirling that General Zod is at the center of this project. The villain Zod appeared in Superman: The Movie and Superman II as played by actor Terence Stamp.

Snyder and company hope to release Superman in the 2012 holiday timeframe.

Emma Stone is Next Mary Jane Watson in 'Spider-Man' Reboot

After considering a bevy of impressive actresses, Sony has decided to go with Emma Stone to play the role of Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot. This still unnamed film will be directed by Marc Webb ((500) Days of Summer).

Stone will be replacing Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane aka MJ, the primary love interest for Peter Parker, now played by Andrew Garfield. Previously, she has appeared in Zombieland and Easy A. There are rumors that Topher Grace will return as Venom, one of the villains from Spider-Man 3. They also want to bring in Philip Seymor Hoffman as a possible nemesis.

'Star Wars' Films in 3-D?

A long time ago, in a 3-D galaxy far, far away... Yes, all six Star Wars films are going to be converted to 3-D and rereleased in theaters. Lucasfilm made the announcement on Wednesday, saying they will be converted and released in order, starting with episode one, The Phantom Menace, and ending with episode 6, Return of the Jedi. Industrial Light & Magic is supervising the conversion process, and promises it will be "cutting edge."

If done right, some of the lightsaber and other fight scenes could be pretty cool in 3-D. Hopefully they will avoid the problems that other film have experienced when converted 2-D to 3-D, most notably Clash of the Titans.

Lucasfilm hopes to have the movies released in theaters in 2012, which will coincide with the 35th anniversary of A New Hope. While we are skeptical of the quality of the 3-D conversion, if anyone will do it right it may be George Lucas and Lucasfilm. Plus what Star Wars fan won't jump at the chance to see all six movies back in theaters?

Video: The REAL Social Network, as Written/Directed by Mark Zuckerberg

The Social Network aka The Facebook Movie is opening this Friday to a lot of hype and publicity. Perhaps that's because the film is written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher. Or perhaps it's because everyone loves Facebook, and loves to hate Mark Zuckerberg.

Well now we get to see the other side of the story. Here is Mark Zuckerberg's version of events, written, directed, and starring him. (Ha right, but just play along.) An amusing spoof trailer, especially if you've seen the real trailers a few too many times.

Shameless plug: since we're talking about Facebook, go ahead and like our page!

H/T Slashfilms

'Emily the Strange' Movie to Star Chloe Moretz

Chloe Moretz is having a breakout year. First she starred as the young vigilante Hit-Girl in the superhero movie Kick-Ass. Coming out October 1 is her portrayal of a young vampire girl in Let Me In. She is also currently filming Martin Scorsese's Hugo Cabret. So it should be no surprise that she has plenty of future work piling up for her. The latest announcement is that Moretz will star as the title character in the adaptation of Emily the Strange.

Emily the Strange was created by Rob Reger and his company Cosmic Debris, originally as a marketing tool, and the character was later turned into graphic novels and a series of Dark Horse comic books. Emily is a girl with dark, gothic view on the world. She has been compared to Wednesday Addams. This project is just taking shape, so it will be interesting to see what comes of it.

Video: Theatrical Trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I'

Harry Potter fans, get ready! The first theatrical trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is here, and it is intense. As if there was any doubt before, we are officially excited for this movie. Is it November 19th yet?

In the trailer, we see Voldemort grow stronger and more powerful. Harry, Hermione and Ron set out on their treacherous quest to track down and destroy Lord Voldemort's secret to immortality: the Horcruxes.

Below is the new trailer. You can also view the trailer for parts I & II here.

J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8' Cast Announced

J.J. Abrams has been very secretive about his new film, Super 8. Very little is known about the screenplay he wrote. However, details about the sci-fi project are starting to come out; the main cast members were just revealed. The movie will star Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) and Elle Fanning (Somewhere). Also part of the cast are Ron Eldard, Noah Emmerich, Joel Courtney, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee, Zach Mills, and Gabriel Basso.

J.J. Abrams is well known for his series Lost. He created the TV shows Alias, Fringe, and Undercovers. Abrams also directed the films Mission: Impossible III and Star Trek, and produced Cloverfield. He will be directing Super 8, while Steven Spielberg is producing. All will be revealed in the summer of 2011, when Super 8 hits theaters.

Keanu Reeves Wants Third 'Bill & Ted' Movie

Call it Bill & Ted's Excellent Reincarnation. Keanu Reeves recently said he was trying to make a third Bill & Ted movie, suggesting that c0-star Alex Winter and writers Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon were also interested in the project.

Bill S. Preston, Esq (Winter) and Theodore "Ted" Logan (Reeves) first time-traveled in 1989 with Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. The sequel, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, came out in 1991. Keanu of course went on to stardom with movies like Speed and The Matrix, while Alex Winter became a director.

Keanu is clearly excited for the possible movie, throwing out ideas such as a 3-D black and white film, to a multiple director project involving Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Werner Herzog. At the end of the interview clip he also does an amusing Herzog impersonation. Given that Hollywood loves sequels and remakes (just look at Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps a mere 23 years later), this film is certainly possible.

Here is Keanu's recent chat with MTV.

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Cast for Steven Soderbergh's 'Contagion' Keeps Growing

Contagion is the thrilling new film about the spread of a global virus. It is the latest work from director Steven Soderbergh, known for movies such as Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and Ocean's Eleven. The all-too-plausible concept is fleshed out in a sprawling Traffic-like film.

The Playlist reports that several actors have joined the already impressive cast. The new additions include Demetri Martin (Taking Woodstock), Jennefer Ehle (The King's Speech), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), and Elliott Gould (the Oceans films, among many others). They are joining the existing cast, which includes Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Laurence Fishburne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, John Hawkes, Chin Han, and Josie Ho.

Contagion begins shooting this month in Hong Kong and Chicago. The film is set to reach theaters on October 21, 2011.

Casey Affleck Admits the Joaquin Phoenix 'I'm Still Here' Documentary was Fake

Director Casey Affleck confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix's meltdown in I'm Still Here was in fact not a documentary but an elaborate performance. For two years Phoenix portrayed himself, both on and off screen, as a bearded, drugged-out aspiring rapper. This included his incoherent appearance on the Letterman Show in 2009. It was all an act, although Letterman was not in on it. The drugs, the hookers, even the home-movie sequence in the beginning of the film were all staged or played by actors.

I'm Still Here was released in theaters on September 10, 2010. It received some rather scathing reviews, including Roger Ebert, who said the film was "a sad and painful documentary that serves little useful purpose other than to pound another nail in the coffin." I wonder how many critics would change their review knowing that they got punked?

Here is the trailer for I'm Still Here. It's interesting watching it with the new light that it's all an elaborate act. Plus it's nice knowing that Joaquin Phoenix really is still here.