http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Movies Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 01:06:36 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 01:06:36 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Was-on-Drugs-When-She-Hosted-SNL-Says-Dad-272036.shtml Lindsay Lohan's comeback officially started with her hosting Saturday Night Live at the beginning of March this year. The only reason it was so poorly received by critics, her father believes, is because she was on drugs at the time.

Critics pointed out that the Lindsay they saw on SNL wasn't the Lindsay they had first caught a... (read more)]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 09:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Was-on-Drugs-When-She-Hosted-SNL-Says-Dad-272036.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Was-on-Drugs-When-She-Hosted-SNL-Says-Dad-272036.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casey-Anthony-Actress-Found-Holly-Deveaux-271756.shtml Lifetime is now working on a movie about the trial that captivated the entire US, if not the world: the trial of Casey Anthony, in which she was charged with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Holly Deveaux will be playing her, it has been confirmed.

The film doesn't aim to make a victim of Anthony, as neither does it plan to h... (read more)]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 12:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casey-Anthony-Actress-Found-Holly-Deveaux-271756.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casey-Anthony-Actress-Found-Holly-Deveaux-271756.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Grant-Bowler-Cast-Opposite-Lindsay-Lohan-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-271726.shtml The search is over: the upcoming Lifetime biopic “Liz & Dick,” starring Lindsay Lohan as the iconic screen siren, has finally found its Richard Burton. Grant Bowler, an actor from New Zealand, has signed on for the part.

Just yesterday, word got out online that Lindsay was acting like a diva on the se... (read more)]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 11:41:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Grant-Bowler-Cast-Opposite-Lindsay-Lohan-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-271726.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Grant-Bowler-Cast-Opposite-Lindsay-Lohan-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-271726.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Transformers-Extra-Gets-18-5-Million-14-7-Million-Payment-271460.shtml Before “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” wrapped and went into post-production, shooting was marred by a terrible accident that nearly cost an extra her life. A judge has now awarded her with $18.5 million (€14.7 million) in damages.

The accident took place on the Indiana set of the movie, with then 26-year-... (read more)]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 09:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Transformers-Extra-Gets-18-5-Million-14-7-Million-Payment-271460.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Transformers-Extra-Gets-18-5-Million-14-7-Million-Payment-271460.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Already-Being-a-Diva-on-Set-of-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-271336.shtml Production on the Lifetime biopic “Liz & Dick,” Lindsay Lohan's comeback vehicle, hasn't even started but she's already proving to be a handful for producers by being quite the diva. She now wants to have the final say in the casting of Dick, it has emerged.

Just this week, Lindsay was in Australia... (read more)]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 14:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Already-Being-a-Diva-on-Set-of-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-271336.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Already-Being-a-Diva-on-Set-of-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-271336.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casey-Anthony-Movie-Will-Be-Interesting-Rob-Lowe-Promises-271179.shtml A new Lifetime project will tackle the Casey Anthony case from a new perspective: that of Florida prosecutor Jeff Ashton. Rob Lowe will play Ashton's part and, in a new statement to TMZ, he promises audiences will “dig” the film.

Called “Prosecuting Casey Anthony,” the new film will show the entire tr... (read more)]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 07:32:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casey-Anthony-Movie-Will-Be-Interesting-Rob-Lowe-Promises-271179.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casey-Anthony-Movie-Will-Be-Interesting-Rob-Lowe-Promises-271179.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jackie-Chan-Unretires-from-Action-Movies-271016.shtml Over the weekend, legendary martial arts star Jackie Chan brought his latest project to the Cannes Film Festival. While promoting it, he also said he would retire from action movies: he's now backpedaling on that statement.

As we also noted on Saturday, Jackie Chan told the press that “Chinese Zodiac,” which he wrote, directed a... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 11:03:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jackie-Chan-Unretires-from-Action-Movies-271016.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jackie-Chan-Unretires-from-Action-Movies-271016.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gay-DC-Character-Hunt-Has-Begun-Twitter-Speculates-on-His-or-Her-Identity-270987.shtml Gay comic book superheroes have been created before, to more or less success. DC Comics is also planning to switch it up a bit by outing an established character, it has emerged. Twitter is on fire with speculation on who that might be.

Just recently, DC Comics announced that it would be adding new character... (read more)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 09:48:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gay-DC-Character-Hunt-Has-Begun-Twitter-Speculates-on-His-or-Her-Identity-270987.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Gay-DC-Character-Hunt-Has-Begun-Twitter-Speculates-on-His-or-Her-Identity-270987.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jackie-Chan-Quits-Action-Movies-270539.shtml If you're a fan of Jackie Chan action movies, you might want to start working on your very own DVD collection because he'll not be making more. The star made the announcement at the Cannes Film Festival, saying he was for ever done with the genre.

He might be one of the most popular action stars of our times, but Jackie Chan is also growing old and ... (read more)]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 10:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jackie-Chan-Quits-Action-Movies-270539.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jackie-Chan-Quits-Action-Movies-270539.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Charlize-Theron-Hates-Pretentious-Actors-270082.shtml After breaking up from her longtime beau Stuart Townsend, Charlize Theron went off the radar for a few years, putting her career second while she focused on getting her personal life back on track. She will end this “break” this summer, when she has two movies coming out.

To promote both “Snow White and the Huntsman”... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 08:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Charlize-Theron-Hates-Pretentious-Actors-270082.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Charlize-Theron-Hates-Pretentious-Actors-270082.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-Movie-Review-269146.shtml This May brings comic book fans the film they have been expecting since the first Iron Man film came out 4 years ago and Director Nick Fury informed Tony Stark of something called “The Avengers Initiative.” Luckily, “The Avengers” (or “Marvel's The Avengers”) will appeal to non-fans, too.

Directed by Joss Whedon, he of ... (read more)]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 13:41:02 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-Movie-Review-269146.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-Movie-Review-269146.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tobey-Maguire-Interviews-Andrew-Garfield-for-V-Man-268772.shtml Fans of Spider-Man who ever wondered how Tobey Maguire felt about Sony choosing Andrew Garfield for the upcoming “Spider-Man” reboot, now have an answer. The latest issue of V Man brings an interview with the two.

They didn't just sit down for a talk either – Tobey was the one who interviewed Andrew. At the same t... (read more)]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:07:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tobey-Maguire-Interviews-Andrew-Garfield-for-V-Man-268772.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Tobey-Maguire-Interviews-Andrew-Garfield-for-V-Man-268772.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Selena-Gomez-Wants-to-Be-Taken-Seriously-as-an-Actress-268685.shtml Come 2013, fans of Selena Gomez will have somewhat of a shock when Harmony Korine's “Spring Breakers” comes out and she sheds her good Disney girl image for good. She says it's all a part of her journey to be taken seriously as an actress.

Selena and the other members of the cast of the film, which is already gettin... (read more)]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 08:10:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Selena-Gomez-Wants-to-Be-Taken-Seriously-as-an-Actress-268685.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Selena-Gomez-Wants-to-Be-Taken-Seriously-as-an-Actress-268685.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-2-Is-Official-268556.shtml It must come as no surprise, but Marvel and Disney will soon start working on a sequel to “The Avengers,” as a studio executive has officially confirmed for Deadline.

The film, which reunites some of the most popular superheroes from the Marvel universe, premiered in the US and many other territories on May 4, and posted incredible numbers in... (read more)]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 13:27:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-2-Is-Official-268556.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-2-Is-Official-268556.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-Shatters-All-Domestic-Records-in-Opening-Weekend-268171.shtml Without a doubt, “The Avengers” is Marvel's biggest hit to date, while also being its boldest project ever. Bringing together on the big screen the most popular superheroes of the Marvel universe, “The Avengers” wrote history at the domestic box office in its first weekend of release.

As if that ... (read more)]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 07:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-Shatters-All-Domestic-Records-in-Opening-Weekend-268171.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Avengers-Shatters-All-Domestic-Records-in-Opening-Weekend-268171.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Wants-Gerard-Butler-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-266854.shtml Now that Lindsay Lohan is locked for the part of Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming Lifetime biopic “Liz & Dick,” the race has officially begun to find the right Richard Burton as well. Lindsay knows an actor who would be perfect for the part: Gerard Butler.

For months, Lindsay was attached to the part, but not... (read more)]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Wants-Gerard-Butler-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-266854.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Wants-Gerard-Butler-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-266854.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Shocked-that-Rosie-O-Donnell-Would-Betray-Her-266512.shtml The other day, on an appearance on The Today Show, Rosie O'Donnell ripped into Lindsay Lohan after her involvement in the Lifetime biopic “Liz & Dick” was made official. A new report suggests the young actress never expected someone she considered a “friend” to do this to her.

As we also noted a... (read more)]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:46:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Shocked-that-Rosie-O-Donnell-Would-Betray-Her-266512.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Shocked-that-Rosie-O-Donnell-Would-Betray-Her-266512.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crackhead-Lindsay-Lohan-Is-a-Very-Bad-Choice-for-Liz-Taylor-Rosie-Says-266386.shtml Yesterday, after months of speculation, confirmation finally came that Lindsay Lohan was a go for the part of Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming Lifetime biopic. Rosie O'Donnell laments the day the network and producers chose this “crackhead” for the part.

Rosie, Star Jones and Donny Deutsch were on T... (read more)]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:07:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crackhead-Lindsay-Lohan-Is-a-Very-Bad-Choice-for-Liz-Taylor-Rosie-Says-266386.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Crackhead-Lindsay-Lohan-Is-a-Very-Bad-Choice-for-Liz-Taylor-Rosie-Says-266386.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mel-Gibson-Lands-Role-in-Robert-Rodriguez-s-Machete-Kills-266287.shtml Robert Rodriguez is now casting for “Machete Kills,” the sequel to the feature film “Machete,” starring none other than Danny Trejo and, according to the latest reports, Mel Gibson is in the running for a part.

That the director had Gibson's name on a wishlist for future collaborations is already wel... (read more)]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:10:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mel-Gibson-Lands-Role-in-Robert-Rodriguez-s-Machete-Kills-266287.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mel-Gibson-Lands-Role-in-Robert-Rodriguez-s-Machete-Kills-266287.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Officially-Lands-Part-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-266173.shtml Despite speculation to the contrary, Lindsay Lohan has officially landed the part in the upcoming Lifetime Elizabeth Taylor biopic. Executive producer Larry Thompson says she was always the only real contender for the part.

Though Lindsay confirmed her involvement in the “Liz & Dick” film in interviews pro... (read more)]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Officially-Lands-Part-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-266173.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Officially-Lands-Part-in-Elizabeth-Taylor-Biopic-266173.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-Trailer-Drops-on-May-4-266093.shtml It's been a while since the first trailer for Chris Nolan's “The Dark Knight Rises” premiered but, as with all Nolan films, this one too will surely be worth the wait. A second trailer will arrive in theaters on May 4.

Nothing is official yet but, as this screenshot can confirm, Warner Bros. has already decided that a ne... (read more)]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:22:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-Trailer-Drops-on-May-4-266093.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-Trailer-Drops-on-May-4-266093.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Plotting-Successful-Movie-Career-265849.shtml Katy Perry might be one of the hottest pop stars of the moment but, as far as she's concerned, it's not enough: she wants to break into film as well. This will happen very soon, a new report suggests.

Crossovers are not uncommon but, as it's common knowledge, they're rarely successful. Katy wants to be the exception to the rule, writes T... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Plotting-Successful-Movie-Career-265849.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katy-Perry-Plotting-Successful-Movie-Career-265849.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Silent-Hill-Revelation-3D-Picked-Up-for-October-Release-265499.shtml If you think this year's Halloween won't feel the same without an installment of the “Saw” franchise, which ended in 2010, no need to worry. “Silent Hill: Revelation 3D” has been picked up for US distribution and, hopefully, it will be able to fill the gap.

“Revelation” is the sequel to the ... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Silent-Hill-Revelation-3D-Picked-Up-for-October-Release-265499.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Silent-Hill-Revelation-3D-Picked-Up-for-October-Release-265499.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Robert-Downey-Jr-on-Iron-Man-It-Was-Fate-I-Was-Born-to-Play-Him-265244.shtml Recent years have marked one of the most spectacular comebacks in the movie industry: that of Robert Downey Jr., who won over audiences and critics again, after a terrible drug addiction ran his career into the ground. The latest Esquire issue has him talking precisely of that.

After a series of roles that landed him ... (read more)]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Robert-Downey-Jr-on-Iron-Man-It-Was-Fate-I-Was-Born-to-Play-Him-265244.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Robert-Downey-Jr-on-Iron-Man-It-Was-Fate-I-Was-Born-to-Play-Him-265244.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kristen-Stewart-Disses-Twilight-Claims-Report-265142.shtml Come this summer, Kristen Stewart will be seen in another blockbuster, a loose take on the Snow White fairytale, “Snow White and the Huntsman.” Recent comments she made of how proud she was to be in the film have been taken out of context and twisted.

Hollywood Life and various other celebrity e-zines claim that the intervie... (read more)]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:50:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kristen-Stewart-Disses-Twilight-Claims-Report-265142.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kristen-Stewart-Disses-Twilight-Claims-Report-265142.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/James-Bond-Partnership-with-Heineken-Is-Unfortunate-Daniel-Craig-Says-265039.shtml At the beginning of the month, confirmation came that, at least once in the upcoming James Bond film, “Skyfall,” leading man Daniel Craig would be seen drinking a Heineken instead of his traditional “shaken not stirred” Martini.

What followed, only true fans of the franchise can imagine: ... (read more)]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:50:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/James-Bond-Partnership-with-Heineken-Is-Unfortunate-Daniel-Craig-Says-265039.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/James-Bond-Partnership-with-Heineken-Is-Unfortunate-Daniel-Craig-Says-265039.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chris-Nolan-Talks-Bane-Muffled-Audio-in-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-264535.shtml In early December, ahead screenings of “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,” Warner Bros. ran a 6-minute prologue from Chris Nolan's upcoming “The Dark Knight Rises,” prompting a lot of talk about whether Bane's lines would be clear enough to be understood. Don't worry about it, Nolan says.

The sum... (read more)]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:57:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chris-Nolan-Talks-Bane-Muffled-Audio-in-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-264535.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chris-Nolan-Talks-Bane-Muffled-Audio-in-The-Dark-Knight-Rises-264535.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sin-City-Sequel-A-Dame-to-Kill-For-Confirmed-264455.shtml The wait is finally over: the long overdue sequel to the 2005 “Sin City” has been officially confirmed. “Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” will see Miller work again with Robert Rodriguez on what they promise will be an unprecedented, “ferocious” film experience.

As fans of the original movie... (read more)]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sin-City-Sequel-A-Dame-to-Kill-For-Confirmed-264455.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sin-City-Sequel-A-Dame-to-Kill-For-Confirmed-264455.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Director-Not-Returning-for-Hunger-Games-Sequel-263994.shtml “The Hunger Games” is confirming early reports that it's poised to make a killing at the box office. Because of the phenomenal success, speculation on a sequel has already begun. One thing is a given: director Gary Ross won't be back at the helm.

The first film, which still sits atop of the US box office as we speak, is bas... (read more)]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:18:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Director-Not-Returning-for-Hunger-Games-Sequel-263994.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Director-Not-Returning-for-Hunger-Games-Sequel-263994.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-10-Minutes-of-Prometheus-Premiere-in-London-263985.shtml “Prometheus” is definitely one of the most anticipated releases of this summer and, as such, every little bit that comes out about it is useful for fans. IGN has just attended a 10-minute special screening and Q&A in London.

To make matters even more interesting for over-analyzing fans, below is a video from the same on... (read more)]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:47:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-10-Minutes-of-Prometheus-Premiere-in-London-263985.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/First-10-Minutes-of-Prometheus-Premiere-in-London-263985.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan)