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Disney Confirms When the New Star Wars Film Will Be Set

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In a galaxy far, far away…or, actually, just in Portland, Oregon, Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed the bare minimum new news on the upcoming Star Wars film. Iger, speaking at the annual shareholder meeting, said that Star Wars: Episode VII will begin shooting at London’s Pinewood Studios in May, 2014. Iger also confirmed the rumors that the new Star Wars movie will take place 30 years after the end of Return of the Jedi.
 
According to Iger, Star Wars: Episode VII will involve three new young leads along with “some familiar faces.” Unfortunately, the only cast member Iger was willing to confirm was R2-D2. Iger wouldn’t even commit to confirming Adam Driver (Girls) has been cast as the main villain.
 
With filming set to begin in just a few months, we can expect to hear confirmation on the principal cast soon. It’s long been rumored that Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill would be showing up in the new Star Wars film, but co-writers J.J. Abrams (who is also directing) and Lawrence Kasdan aren’t letting any secrets out just yet.


Disney and Lucasfilm are aiming for a December 18, 2015 theatrical release.
 
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The Rolling Stones Cancel Upcoming Tour Dates

The Rolling Stones 14 On Fire Tour DatesThe Rolling Stones officially announced they will be postponing the remainder of their 14 on Fire tour of New Zealand and Australia. The cancellation comes on the heels of the death of Mick Jagger’s long-time girlfriend L’Wren Scott. Scott, a fashion designer, was found dead of an apparent suicide on Monday, March 17, 2014. Scott was discovered hanging in her Manhattan apartment by her assistant early Monday morning.
 
The official statement:
 
“Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will fully understand the reason for this announcement.”
 
The band will announce the rescheduled dates at a later date.
 
The postponed shows:
 
Perth Arena – 19 March
Adelaide Oval – 22 March
Sydney Allphones Arena – 25 March
Melbourne Rod Laver Arena – 28 March
Macedon Ranges Hanging Rock – 30 March
Brisbane Entertainment Centre – 2 April
Auckland Mt Smart Stadium – 5 April


If you have already purchased tickets to one of the postponed shows, the Rolling Stones ask that you hang onto them until updates on the new dates are announced. For more information, visit rollingstones.com and frontiertouring.com.

Source: The Rolling Stones
 
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Jon Hamm Earns Excellence in Acting Award

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Jon Hamm stars in 'Million Dollar Arm' (Photo Credit: Walt Disney Pictures)
Mad Men star Jon Hamm has been tapped to receive the 2014 CinemaCon® Award of Excellence in Acting at the upcoming convention of National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). Taking place March 24 through March 27 at Caesars Palace in Vegas, CinemaCon’s attendees include 5,000 motion picture professionals and each year the group chooses a dozen or so actors and filmmakers to receive awards. Hamm will pick his up during Walt Disney Studios’ presentation on March 26th at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace.
 
“Between his starring role in the dramatic hit series Mad Men and his on-screen performances in such films as The Town, Friends with Kids and Bridesmaids, Jon Hamm has become one of our most versatile actors today. We are thrilled to be debuting his upcoming movie Million Dollar Arm for the industry next week at CinemaCon in Las Vegas,” said Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon. “CinemaCon could not have picked a more talented actor to receive this year’s ‘Award of Excellence in Acting.’”


Disney’s set to release Million Dollar Arm starring Hamm in theaters on May 16, 2014. In the film, Hamm plays JB Bernstein “whose career as a sports agent rests with finding an exceptionally gifted young cricket pitcher in India, who can be trained for an American major league baseball team.” Million Dollar Arm was directed by Craig Gillespie and co-stars Aasif Mandvi, Suraj Sharma, Lake Bell, Madhur Mittal, Pitobash and Alan Arkin.
 
Source: CinemaCon
 
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Angelina Jolie and a Fire-Breathing Dragon Take Center Stage in the New ‘Maleficent’ Trailer

“You know the tale, now find out the truth”

With every clip and trailer Disney releases, Maleficent moves further up on our list of must-see films of 2014. The new trailer is a gorgeous mix of effects (flying fairies, fire-breathing dragons, and other fantastical creatures) and Angelina Jolie. Also showing up in this third trailer for the fairytale-inspired film are Elle Fanning and Sharlto Copley.

Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg and will open in theaters on May 30, 2014.

The Plot: Maleficent explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic Sleeping Beauty and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora.

As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

The Peanuts Movie Shows Off a Teaser Trailer

Peanuts Teaser Trailer
Snoopy and Charlies Brown in 'Peanuts' (Photo © 20th Century Fox/Blue Sky Studios - Courtesy of USA Today)
Happy dance time! 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios have unveiled the first teaser trailer for the 2015 animated 3D movie, Peanuts. The CG-animated movie marks the first time Charles Schulz’s beloved characters have starred in a feature film, and showing up in this minute-long video are Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock.
 
Steve Martino (Ice Age: Continental Drift, Horton Hears a Who!) is currently busy directing Peanuts. Fox has targeted a November 2015 theatrical release of the family-friendly comedy.
 
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New Transformers Series in the Works at The Hub Network

The Hub Network LogoConstance Zimmer, Darren Criss (Glee), and Will Friedle are set to lend their voices to a brand new Transformers series coming to The Hub Network in 2015. The new series based on the Hasbro toy line is currently in production, with Hasbro Studios producing and Jeff Kline (Transformers Prime, G.I. Joe Renegades) executive producing.
 
According to the official announcement, the new series takes place “years after the battle between Autobots and Decepticons in Transformers Prime.” This Transformers series “centers around our hero Bumblebee stepping up to lead a brand new team of Autobots.”
 
Friedle will voice Bumblebee with Criss, Zimmer, and Ted McGinley tackling other voice roles. The new Transformers show will be an action comedy mixing 3D characters with hand-painted environments.
 
Source: Hub Network
 
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‘The Voice’s Paula DeAnda and Sisaundra Lewis Sing “Do What U Want”

Sisaundra Lewis and Paula DeAnda on 'The Voice' Do What U Want
Sisaundra Lewis and Paula DeAnda on 'The Voice' (Photo by: Tyler Golden/NBC)

The battle rounds have commenced and The Voice‘s Team Blake members Paula DeAnda and Sisaundra Lewis pulled out all the stops, passionately tackling Lady Gaga’s “Do What U Want” on the March 17, 2014 episode of NBC’s singing competition series. Only one of The Voice contestants could remain a part of Team Blake following the performance, and after the other Voice coaches weighed in, Blake Shelton selected Sisaundra as the winner, citing DeAnda’s occasional pitch problems during the performance.

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Kermit the Frog and Jimmy Fallon Sing “It’s Not Easy Being Green”

Jimmy Fallon and Kermit the Frog
Host Jimmy Fallon and Kermit The Frog sing "It's Not Easy Being Green" on March 17, 2014 (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)

On St. Patrick’s Day – the one day of the year when it is easy being green – Kermit the Frog sings his classic hit song, “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” But when Jimmy Fallon shows up, Kermie perks up and the two finish up by wishing everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day.

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Lifetime Sets a Premiere Date for ‘Return to Zero’

Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Minnie Driver’s currently busy playing a single mom raising her young son in San Francisco in the NBC series About a Boy, but she had time to shoot the Lifetime movie, Return to Zero. Lifetime’s upcoming premiere of the movie on May 17, 2014 marks the first ‘global premiere event’ for the network, meaning the movie will air on Lifetime internationally in Canada, South East Asia, Hong Kong, and the U.K. (and possibly other countries to be announced later).

In addition to Driver, the cast includes Paul Adelstein, Alfred Molina, Connie Nielsen, Sarah Jones, Andrea Anders, and Kathy Baker. Return to Zero is based on writer/director Sean Hanish’s personal experiences.

“Every once in a while, a film comes along that has the power to make a difference in the lives of others. Return to Zero is that powerful and moving story that so many people around the world who have faced similar challenges can relate to,” said Christian Murphy, Sr. Vice President, International Programming & Production, A+E Networks. “We felt it very important to present this moving film with such incredible performances from A-list stars as the first global premiere for Lifetime.”

The Plot: Return to Zero follows the story of Maggie (Driver) and Aaron (Adelstein) who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child. Just a few weeks before their son’s due date, Maggie and Aaron receive devastating news a heartbeat is no longer detectable in the womb. As the couple attempt to go on with their lives, they quickly discover they cannot escape their grief and their relationship is forever changed by their loss.

With infidelity and separation at their heels, Maggie discovers she is pregnant again, and the two must reunite to face another turbulent and terrifying pregnancy that tests their strength and love.




First Look: The Maze Runner Official Trailer and Poster

Teen Wolf star Dylan O’Brien tackles the lead role in the film adaptation of James Dashner’s bestselling novel, The Maze Runner, and 20th Century Fox has revealed the first official trailer and poster. Directed by Wes Ball, the cast also includes Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Patricia Clarkson, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, and Aml Ameen.
 
The Maze Runner opens in theaters on September 19, 2014.
 
The Plot:
 
When Thomas (O’Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.
 
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The Maze Runner Trailer and Poster
 
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