“Judge Dredd,” an action movie based on the British comic book, first hit the big screen back in 1995. Starring Sylvester Stallone, the flick grossed more than $100 million, yet was still considered to be a disappointment.
But you know the saying, right? If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And that’s exactly what’s happening. Seventeen years later, the character will be resurrected for a new movie — this one, simply called “Dredd” — starring Karl Urban (Dr. McCoy from the recent “Star Trek” film) as the title character.
Olivia Thirlby also stars in “Dredd,” and when we spoke to her about the film (which she called a “reboot” rather than a “remake”), she told us about her character.(Click on the audio player to hear Olivia Thirlby.)
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While “Dredd” hits theatres on September 21, Thirlby can be seen sooner co-starring with Robert DeNiro and Julianne Moore in “Being Flynn,” which opens in limited release on March 2.
Selena Gomez first achieved fame as a TV star, breaking through on Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” And with the series drawing to a close earlier this year, she’s been making the transition into movies. However, she hasn’t limited herself to the visual media — she’s also had success with a music career. With her band, The Scene, she’s released three albums since 2009, recently making the Top 10 with the hit “Love You Like A Love Song.”
As is the norm these days, her songs have spawned countless fan-performed cover versions on YouTube. When we spoke to Gomez, she told us she enjoys watching other people sing her songs… and admitted there are some who sing them better than she does!
For the past several years, Jonah Hill has been known mainly as a comedic actor. Although he has done a few dramas, including the film Cyrus, it wasn’t until his role as Peter Brand in the baseball film Moneyball, that both audiences and critics became aware that Hill isn’t just a comedic actor. The film earned Hill an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.
Hill is still in awe that he is an Oscar nominee, and said that having that accomplishment to name for the rest of his career is an honor.
The 84th Academy Awards airs Sunday night. For more on the Oscars check out www.oscars.com
Zac Efron is one of the hottest young movies star in the world. Since 2005, Efron has starred in many different film genres including musicals, dramas, and romantic comedies. You can now add one more genre to that list, animation films. Efron voices one of the characters in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, which opens in theatres March 2, 2012.
Efron, who also has a few dramas hitting theatres this year, told us that he is interested in doing different kinds of movies and wants to branch out into broad comedies and even more. (Click on the audio player to hear Zac Efron)
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Ever since “Friends” ended in 2004, Jennifer Aniston has concentrated on making movies. After all, she’s done awfully well for herself, and it’s not like she needs to go to work every day. But you know what? That’s exactly what she misses about being on TV. (Click on the audio player to hear Jennifer Aniston)
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Jennifer Aniston’s got a new movie in theaters this weekend, a comedy called “Wanderlust.”
Beverly Hills, CA – Two-time Academy Award® winner Michael Douglas will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.
Douglas won an Oscar for his lead performance in “Wall Street” (1987) and a Best Picture award as a producer of “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975). His film credits include “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” “Solitary Man,” “You, Me and Dupree,” “Traffic,” “Wonder Boys,” “Falling Down,” “Fatal Attraction” and “The China Syndrome.”
Douglas joins a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters, including Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Ben Stiller, Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
Right now, Josh Hutcherson’s in the movie “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”… but a lot of people are looking forward to his next role, in “The Hunger Games.” Josh is looking forward to having you see it, too, because there’s never been a role he’s wanted more… (Click on the audio player to hear Josh Hucherson)
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You’ll get a chance to see Josh Hutcherson in the role he thinks he was born to play next month, when “The Hunger Games” opens on March 23rd. In the meantime, “Journey 2” is still in theaters everywhere
Reese Witherspoon stars in a new romantic action flick “This Means War.” When a pair of spies discover they’re both going out with the same woman. Yes, that would be Reese.which is a different kind of movie for her, but when it comes to choosing roles, she’s not scared of “different.” (Click on the audio player to hear Reese Witherspoon)
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Over the years, Reese has developed a reputation as a positive role model for young women. A little pressure? Sure. But she loves that she’s thought of that way (Click on the audio player to hear Reese Witherspoon)
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It also includes an Oscar, for “Walk The Line.” So with the Academy Awards coming up soon, I had to ask… where does she keep hers? (Click on the audio player to hear Reese Witherspoon)
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Reese Witherspoon stars with Tom Hardy and Chris Pine in “This Means War,” in theatres now.
Nicolas Cage stars in the new “Ghost Rider” movie, “Spirit of Vengeance”… he feels like it’s that perfect combination of scary and campy, a combination that Nicolas loves. (Click on the audio player to hear Nicolas Cage)
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Nicolas Cage, having fun starring in “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” which is in theatres now.
