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‘The Gambler’ Official Trailer Arrives Starring Mark Wahlberg

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Rebecca Murray
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The Gambler movie trailer with Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg and Brie Larson star in ‘The Gambler’ (Photo by Claire Folger © 2014 Paramount Pictures)

Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Michael Kenneth Williams and Jessica Lange star in the dramatic thriller The Gambler from director Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Paramount Pictures has just released an official trailer for the remake of the 1974 film of the same name starring James Caan and Paul Sorvino, with Mark Wahlberg seen dividing his time between teaching and gambling.

The Gambler will open in theaters on December 19, 2014.

The Plot:

Jim Bennett (Wahlberg) is a risk taker. Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster (Williams) and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring (Alvin Ing) and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother (Lange) in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank (Goodman), a loan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett’s future. As his relationship with a student (Larson) deepens, Bennett must take the ultimate risk for a second chance…

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The First Real Sneak Peek Arrives for ‘Agent Carter’

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Rebecca Murray
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Marvel's Agent Carter Sneak Peek Scene
Hayley Atwell in ‘Marvel’s Agent Carter’ (Photo Credit: Marvel / Katrin Marchinowski)

Marvel’s Agent Carter won’t be added to ABC’s lineup until January 2015, however Marvel’s just unveiled a two minute clip from the series so comic book fans will know what to expect. The new clip shows Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper) asking Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) for help. He even introduces her to his butler, Jarvis (James D’Arcy), who will be offering her his assistance – but not after 9pm.

The cast of the series also includes Chad Michael Murray as Agent Jack Thompson, Enver Gjokaj as Agent Daniel Sousa, and Shea Whigham as Chief Roger Dooley.

And for those who missed it, here’s the official synopsis for Marvel’s Agent Carter:

Years before Agent Coulson and his S.H.I.E.L.D. team swore to protect those who cannot protect themselves from threats they cannot conceive, there was Agent Peggy Carter, who pledged the same oath but lived in a different time when women weren’t recognized as being as smart or as tough as their male counterparts.

But no one should ever underestimate Peggy.

It’s 1946 and peace has dealt Peggy a serious blow as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from fighting abroad. Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy finds herself stuck doing administrative work when she would rather be back out in the field; putting her vast skills into play and taking down the bad guys. But she is also trying to navigate life as a single woman in America, in the wake of losing the love of her life, Steve Rogers – aka Captain America.

When old acquaintance Howard Stark finds himself being framed for unleashing his deadliest weapons to anyone willing to pony up the cash, he contacts Peggy – the only person he can trust – to track down those responsible, dispose of the weapons and clear his name. He empowers his butler, Edwin Jarvis, to be at her beck and call when needed to help assist her as she investigates and tracks down those responsible for releasing these weapons of mass destruction. But Jarvis, who is a creature of habit and sticks to a rigid daily routine, is going to have to make some major life changes if he’s going to be able to keep up with Peggy.

If caught going on these secret missions for Stark, Peggy could be targeted as a traitor and spend the rest of her days in prison – or worse. And as she delves deeper into her investigation, she may find that those she works for are not who they seem, and she might even begin to question whether Stark is as innocent as he claims.

— Interview with Hayley Atwell

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‘Royal Pains’ Will Be Around for Seasons Seven and Eight

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Rebecca Murray
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USA Network 2014 Summer Premiere Dates
Jill Flint as Jill Casey, Paulo Costanzo as Evan Lawson, Mark Feuerstein as Dr. Hank Lawson, and Reshma Shetty as Divya in ‘Royal Pains’ (USA Network Photo: Justin Stephens/© NBC Universal, Inc.)

USA Network has just renewed the drama series Royal Pains for a seventh and eighth season. The just-announced seasons will consist of eight new episodes each and will star Mark Feuerstein and Paulo Costanzo.

The series is written and executive produced by Andrew Lenchewski and Michael Rauch.

Season six finished up its run on September 2nd and was in the top 10 for shows that aired that night. Overall, Royal Pains has been averaging a respectable 3.36 million viewers.

“Royal Pains remains a staple for fun summer TV viewing, and we are pleased to bring back the series for two additional seasons,” stated Chris McCumber, President USA Network, announcing the two-season renewal. “We’re extremely proud of both the talent and creative team, who, season after season, have brought to life to these relatable and multifaceted stories, which continue to attract a loyal fan base.”

“Royal Pains was a breakout hit from its first episode and continues to deliver for USA and our studio,” added Jeff Wachtel, President and Chief Content Officer, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “It’s no easy feat to maintain a real connection with your audience season after season, but Andrew, Michael, Mark, Paulo, Reshma and the rest of team have done that and more.”

A Recap of Season Six [Courtesy of USA Network]

Royal Pains kicked off this past season when Hank (Feuerstein) returned from his world travels with Boris (guest star Campbell Scott) to find that his HankMed family had moved on without him. Hank forged ahead to fit into this new normal, but everything changed when Emma (guest star Willa Fitzgerald) showed up in the Hamptons claiming to be Hank and Evan’s (Costanzo) half-sister. Upon discovering the claim was true, the brothers invited her to stay to strengthen a familial bond, but the reunion was made more difficult when Emma’s desire to fit in led to a number of mishaps.

Elsewhere, Evan and Paige (D’Orsay) both dealt with new obstacles in couple’s therapy but rediscovered their love for each other. Divya (Shetty) struggled to balance motherhood with her job but found herself at odds with Jeremiah (Shenkman), who was furious with her for meddling in a developing relationship. Later, Hank rekindled his relationship with Charlotte (guest star Gillian Alexy), an adventurous blind woman he met during his travels with Boris.

In the season finale, after Boris purchased Hamptons Heritage Hospital, Hank reluctantly accepted the offer to join the board of directors, along with the rest of HankMed. Divya, in the midst of her battle for custody for her daughter, found comfort in the surprise return of Raj (guest star Rupak Ginn), and Emma and Eddie (guest star Henry Winkler) embarked on his book tour together, bringing their family closer than ever.




‘The Conjuring’ Team is Readying ‘The Crucifixion’

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Rebecca Murray
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The Conjuring Teams Works on The Crucifixion
Chad and Carey Hayes (Photo by Richard Chavez / Showbiz Junkies)

Chad and Carey Hayes, writers of The Conjuring, are working on a new horror film titled The Crucifixion based on true events. The supernatural thriller will reunite the producers of Annabelle and The Conjuring with the Hayes writing team, with Xavier Gens (Hitman) attached to direct.

Lotus Entertainment will be introducing the project to international buyers at AFM. The Crucifixion will be produced by the Hayes brothers and Peter Safran. Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel, D.J. Gugenheim, and Ara Keshishian are on board as executive producers.

Commenting on the new project, Lotus’ Jim Seibel stated, “Peter and the Hayes brothers have an amazing track record in the genre space, and we’re excited to be teaming up with them. We felt that a smart, edgy thriller like The Crucifixion combined with this amazing creative team had all the right ingredients to be a global box office hit.”

The Plot:

When a priest is jailed for the murder of a nun on whom he was performing an exorcism, an investigative journalist strives to determine whether he, in fact, murdered a mentally ill person or if he lost the battle with a demonic presence.

New ‘Mockingjay’ Clip Features Caesar Flickerman Interviewing Peeta

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Rebecca Murray
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The latest clip from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 finds Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) sitting down for an interview with Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci). Caesar tells Peeta he and all of Panem want to know what it’s like in the Games and what happened during the Quarter Quell.

In the brief clip, Peeta responds, “First off, you have to understand that when you’re in the Games, you only get one wish. It’s very costly.” Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is watching the broadcast and quietly whispers, “You’re alive.”

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens in theaters on November 21, 2014.

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 Peeta Clip
Josh Hutcherson stars as “Peeta Mellark’ in THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1. (Photo Credit: Murray Close)

The Plot:

The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage.

VH1 is Launching a New Docuseries with Rico Suave

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Rebecca Murray
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Remember “Rico Suave?” No? Then you are either too young, or you’ve blanked out all the music from the early ’90s. “Rico Suave” from Gerardo Mejia was one of those songs you couldn’t get out of your head back in 1990, and now VH1’s ready to catch up with Mejia with a new docuseries called Suave Says.

The series will feature Mejia and his family and is set to debut on December 3, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT.

Mejia executive produces the new show with Angela Aguilera, Christian Sarabia, Susan Levison, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, Fernando Mills, Edward Paige, and Liane Su.

The Plot [Courtesy of VH1]:

>When fans eventually moved on, so did Gerardo Mejia, who transitioned into a career as a powerful music executive and a lay pastor, married a beauty queen and started a family. Now the former heartthrob is teaming up with VH1 as he passes the music torch to his children and manages a loco home life with “hot mom” wife Kathy, rapping son Jaden, and daughters Bianca, a fashionista, and Nadia, an aspiring singer and “Miss Malibu” title-holder. Rounding out the hectic Mejia household is Gerado’s mom, Mama Mejia.

After living out his own rock-n-roll dreams, “Rico Suave” went to work behind the scenes, becoming one of Interscope Records’ most valuable A&R executives and credited with bringing fellow Latin singer Enrique Iglesias and others into the mainstream. But reconciling a pop star past with modern parenting isn’t easy, as Gerardo and Kathy have discovered with kids who want to follow in their father’s famous footsteps. Add to that Kathy’s inclination to be a best friend to her son and control his budding love life and home life for the Mejias is never easy, even when it’s suave.

Details on VH1's Suave Says Series
Jaden, Nadia, Gerardo, Kathy & Bianca (Photo by Piotr Sikora for VH1)




Christopher Nolan Discusses ‘Interstellar’ in IMAX

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Rebecca Murray
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Interstellar IMAX Featurette with Christopher Nolan
Director Christopher Nolan and the 15 perf 65mm IMAX® camera on the set of INTERSTELLAR (Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

In this special featurette, Interstellar director Christopher Nolan discusses shooting the film in IMAX® 70mm. In the short video, Nolan reveals the hows and whys of the process involved in working with the 15 perf 65mm IMAX® cameras, the same cameras that were used in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. In addition, some scenes in Interstellar that were shot in 35mm were digitally re-mastered using proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology.

Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, opens in 42 IMAX locations in North America today, two days ahead of its actual release date.

The Plot:

With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

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Cherry Jones and Bradley Whitford Join Tom Hiddleston in ‘I Saw the Light’

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Rebecca Murray
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Cherry Jones and Bradley Whitford Join I Saw the Light
Bradley Whitford at the Gala Screening of Disney’s ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ at the AFI Film Fest (Photo by John Sciulli / WireImage)

I Saw the Light has added Cherry Jones and Bradley Whitford to its cast. The dramatic biopic starring Tom Hiddleston as Country singer Hank Williams is currently shooting in Louisiana with Marc Abraham (Flash of Genius) directing from a script he wrote based on the biography by Colin Escott.

In addition to Whitford, Cherry Jones has been confirmed for a role in the film. The cast also includes Elizabeth Olsen, David Krumholtz, Josh Pais, James Dumont, and Wrenn Schmidt.

According to Bron Studios and RatPac Entertainment, Jones will be playing Hank Williams’ mother, Lillie. Whitford is set to play Nashville music publisher Fred Rose.

I Saw the Light is being produced by Brett Ratner, Aaron L. Gilbert, G. Marq Roswell, and writer/director Marc Abraham.

Linkin Park Set to Tour with Rise Against and Of Mice and Men

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Rebecca Murray
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Linkin Park Hunting Party Tour Dates

Linkin Park will be hitting the road in 2015 for their The Hunting Party Tour in support of their sixth studio album released earlier this year. Joining the band on the road for their 19-city tour will be Rise Against and Of Mice & Men. Tickets will go on sale on November 7, 2014 at livenation.com.

The Hunting Party tour will finish up on February 14th in Edmonton, Alberta.

The tour will take Linkin Park to a few cities they haven’t visited. “Rock music was born in these towns, and for some reason, these places tend to get overlooked much more than they should. We want our fans there to know how much they matter to us,” explained Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington.

“After crossing paths with these guys at festivals around the world over the past decade, we’re excited to finally share the road with Linkin Park,” said Rise Against’s lead vocalist/guitarist Tim Mcllrath, commenting on the upcoming tour. “We think this will be a great experience for all our collective fans.”

And Of Mice & Men’s Austin Carlile added, “We are really excited to be joining Linkin Park on The Hunting Party Tour. I performed the song ‘Faint’ with them recently at the Hollywood Bowl and it was incredible. Can’t wait to bring that experience to all our dedicated fans across America. The opportunity to tour with a band that inspired me to pursue music is mind-blowing, and that’s exactly what we want fans to experience when they see us together on tour.”

THE HUNTING PARTY 2015 Tour Dates:

Jan. 15 Orlando, FL at Amway Center

Jan. 17 Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena

Jan. 18 Indianapolis, IN at Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Jan. 20 Pittsburgh, PA at Consol Energy Center

Jan. 21 Albany, NY at Times Union Center

Jan. 23 Atlantic City, NJ at Boardwalk Hall

Jan. 24 Providence, RI at Dunkin’ Donuts Center

Jan. 25 Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center

Jan. 27 Hershey, PA at Giant Center

Jan. 28 Greensboro, NC at Greensboro Coliseum

Jan. 30 Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena

Jan. 31 Manchester, NH at Verizon Wireless Arena

Feb. 3 Hamilton, ON at First Ontario Centre

Feb. 4 Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Arena

Feb. 6 Des Moines, IA at Wells Fargo Arena

Feb. 7 Lincoln, NE at Pinnacle Bank Arena

Feb. 11 Saskatoon, SK at Sasktel Centre

Feb. 12 Calgary, AB at Scotiabank Saddledome

Feb. 14 Edmonton, AB at Rexall Place

For more info, visit www.linkinpark.com.




‘Chappie’ Trailer – From the Director of ‘District 9’ and ‘Elysium’

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Rebecca Murray
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Writer/director Neill Blomkamp tackles his third sci-fi film with Chappie, an action-adventure movie that’s main character’s a robot who can think and feel. The film reunites Blomkamp with actor Sharlto Copley who also starred in Blomkamp’s Elysium and District 9.

Coming to theaters on March 6, 2015, Chappie’s cast includes Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, and Dev Patel.

The Plot: Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings — some good, some bad — and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there’s one thing that makes Chappie different from anyone else: he is a robot.

The first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. His life, his story, will change the way the world looks at robots and humans forever.

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