Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third installment of the action film series, was the second highest grossing film in North America last year grossing $352,390,543. After the film’s great success at the box office, a fourth film was a sure thing. However, director Michael Bay, who has directed the previous Transformers films, was rumored not to be returning to direct the film. But that all changed today.
MTV Newsspoke to Transformers producer, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who confirmed that a fourth installment of the Transformers franchise will be in theatres in June of 2014, and that Bay will be back helming the flick. Di Bonaventura also told MTV that the film will be a whole new story.
Beverly Hills, CA – Bradley Cooper will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.
Cooper will be seen next in “The Words” and, later this year, in “The Place Beyond the Pines” and “The Silver Linings Playbook.” His film credits include “The Hangover Part II,” “Limitless,” “Valentine’s Day,” “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “Yes Man,” “Failure to Launch” and “Wedding Crashers.”
Cooper joins a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters, including Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph, 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
Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage returns to the role of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, which is opening in theatres this Friday. In 2007 Cage starred in a previous version of Ghost Rider, however many found the film to be disappointing. Cage told us a while back that directors Mark Neveldine and Bryan Taylor (who has directed action movies like Crank and Gamer) consider this a new experience compared to the previous version. (Click on the audio player to hear Nicolas Cage)
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Take a look at the behind the scenes video, which gives us an idea of what we can expect from the film, and let us know if you are excited to see Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance!
With just two and a half weeks to go until the Academy Awards are handed out, the Oscar machine — as it does every year — is running like clockwork. After the nominees were announced, ballots were printed up, envelopes were stuffed, and we were there last week as they were shipped off to the Academy members. While the voters mull over their decisions, we talked to reps from the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse Cooper about the process and their role in it.
For more information on the on the 84th Academy Awards check out www.oscars.org. The 84th Academy Awards airs February 26th.
George Clooney is one of the most beloved movie stars in the world. His humor and warmth is as contagious in real life as it is on screen. Clooney has been nominated seven times for an Academy Award, which includes two this year for Best Actor for his role in The Descendants, and for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay for the film The Ides of March. Today in Beverly Hills, California at the 84th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon, Clooney explained that it’s an honor to be nominated, and it is good to spend time with friends and meet other actors and actresses. (Click on the audio player to hear George Clooney)
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Tune in to see if George Clooney will win his second Academy Award when the 84th Academy Awards airs on February 26, 2012 on ABC.
For over a decade, Daniel Radcliffe has been one of the biggest stars in the world. After starring as Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film franchise, which spanned over ten years, Radcliffe has found a huge fan base. Radcliffe embraces his fans and told us that there have been many great interactions with them, but one recently really stood out. (Click on the audio player to hear Daniel Radcliffe)
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Catch Daniel Radcliffe in The Woman in Black now in theatres.
Denzel Washington’s had quite the storied career, with Oscars for “Glory” and “Training Day,” dozens of starring roles, and millions of fans who can’t get enough of his work. Interestingly, though, Denzel can get enough of his work. In fact, he told us he won’t even watch his older movies. (Click on the audio bar to hear Denzel Washington)
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Living in the moment, that’s Denzel Washington. His next movie is “Safe House,” which opens in theaters on February 10th
Beverly Hills, CA – Two-time Academy Award®-winning actor Tom Hanks will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.
Hanks, who is a governor of the Academy, won consecutive Oscars® in 1993 and 1994 for his lead performances in “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.” He was also nominated for his leading roles in “Big,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Cast Away.” Hanks can currently be seen in the Best Picture-nominated “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” His other film credits include “Larry Crowne,” “Toy Story 3,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “The Terminal,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Road to Perdition,” “Apollo 13″ and “A League of Their Own.”
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.
It’s going to be a very busy year for Sam Worthington. This Friday, he stars in the action drama Man on a Ledge, and on March 30th, Worthington reprises his role as Perseus in Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to the 2010 hit Clash of the Titans.
Clash of the Titans was a big hit, but despite the film being a worldwide success, Worthington wasn’t happy with his performance. However, he feels that he will be much better in Wrath of the Titans, and that the film will be much better than the previous film.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 23, 2012)The first chapter of the Star Wars Saga arrives in theatres for the first time ever in 3D starting February 10, and AMC theatres across the country are celebrating the occasion with plans to make opening weekend one for fans and families to remember!
To mark the return of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace to theatres, now in immersive 3D, kids, collectors and Star Wars fans of all ages will receive an all-new Hasbro Star Wars Fighter Pod with the purchase of each RealD 3D ticket for Episode I, all weekend long, February 10-12 only at AMC theatres (limit one per ticket, while supplies last).
Additionally, 10 AMC theatres in the United States will host exclusive event screenings in RealD 3D to bring the fun of Star Wars in 3D to life for families and fans. Starting Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. local time, select theatres will offer activities, giveaways, and interactive experiences. Fans can expect (while supplies last):
• Exclusive Anakin Skywalker Podracer 3D glasses with ticket purchase, to truly get into the speed and spectacle of 3D Star Wars on the big screen.
• A Hasbro Star Wars FIGHTER PODS collectible toy with RealD 3D ticket purchase
• A LEGO® feature area
• Darth Maul face-painting; a chance to reveal your inner Sith Lord at long last!
• Special character appearances for photo opportunities
• Demonstrations of the upcoming Xbox Kinect™ Star Wars™
The 10 participating Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace exclusive event screening theatres are:
Atlanta: AMC Southlake 24; Boston: AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall 20; Chicago: AMC South Barrington 30; Denver: AMC Highlands Ranch 24; Los Angeles: AMC Tustin 14 at The District; AMC Ontario Mills 30; New York: AMC Empire 25; AMC Garden State 16; Phoenix: AMC Mesa Grand 24; San Francisco: AMC Emeryville Bay Street 16
Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third installment of the action film series, was the second highest grossing film in North America last year grossing $352,390,543. After the film’s great success at the box office, a fourth film was a sure thing. However, director Michael Bay, who has directed the previous Transformers films, was rumored not to be returning to direct the film. But that all changed today.
