Peter Jackson’s made available the eighth The Hobbit production video, posting this message on his Facebook page:
Hi everyone. I know that not everybody gets to Comic Con, so I thought I’d bring a little bit of Comic Con to you! Here’s some of what I saw in San Diego, and what those in Hall H got to see of The Hobbit!”
This new video features footage of Jackson and the cast at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con, footage from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and interviews with the cast during the final days of Hobbit shooting.
Watch the video:
The Plot:
The Hobbit follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.
Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum.
Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s ‘precious’ ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
Screen Gems has unveiled the first trailer for the break dancing movie Battle of the Year directed by Benson Lee. Starring Josh Holloway (Lost), Chris Brown, Laz Alonso, Caity Lotz and Josh Peck, Battle of the Year is coming to theaters on January 25, 2013.
The Plot:
Battle of the Year is the Olympics of break dancing, a tournament held every year that attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven’t won in fifteen years. Los Angeles Hip Hop mogul and former B-Boy Dante (Alonso) wants to put the country that started the Sport back on top. He enlists his hard-luck friend Blake (Holloway), who was a championship basketball coach, to coach his team. Armed with the theory that the right coach can make any team champions, they assemble a Dream Team of all the best b-boys across the country. With only three months until Battle of the Year, Blake has to use every tactic he knows to get twelve talented individuals to come together as a team if they’re going to bring the Trophy back to America where it started. Inspired by the actual World championship held yearly in France.
So You Think You Can Dance‘s Kathryn McCormick and Ryan Guzman star in the fourth Step Up dance movie, Step Up Revolution. And while McCormick came into the film an experienced dancer, Guzman had to be taught the dance moves.
Discussing the film in interviews supplied by Summit Entertainment, Guzman and McCormick talked about learning the dances, working with director Scott Speer, and Travis Wall’s choreography.
Step Up Revolution hits theaters on July 27, 2012.
Were there any surprises at the Teen Choice 2012 Awards held July 22nd at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA? Not really. I think it’s pretty much a given that those who vote for these things love Taylor Swift and the Bieb. Plus, vampires are still hot so it was no major shocker that the casts of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” and “The Vampire Diaries” walked away with wins. Voters also like Facebook, “The Hunger Games,” and “Pretty Little Liars.” Like I said, no real surprises this year.
Teen Choice 2012 Awards Winners:
MOVIES
Choice Movie: Action
“Abduction”
Choice Movie Actor: Action
Taylor Lautner, “Abduction”
Choice Movie Actress: Action
Zoe Saldana, “Colombiana”
Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
“The Hunger Games”
Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Josh Hutcherson, “The Hunger Games” and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island”
Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”
Choice Movie: Drama
“The Lucky One”
Choice Movie Actor: Drama
Zac Efron, “The Lucky One”
Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Emma Stone, “The Help”
Choice Movie: Comedy
“21 Jump Street”
Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Channing Tatum, “21 Jump Street”
Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Emma Stone, “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”
Choice Movie: Romance
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1””
Choice Movie Actor: Romance
Zac Efron, “The Lucky One”
Walt Disney Animation’s upcoming arcade game-inspired animated movie Wreck-It Ralph has its final voice cast members now in place. Disney announced 13 new additions to the upcoming family-friendly animated movie that will feature the voices of John C Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch in lead roles.
The new cast members are:
· Alan Tudyk as King Candy, ruler of Sugar Rush, a candy-coated cart racing game
· Ed O’Neill as Mr. Litwak, owner of Litwak’s Family Fun Center & Arcade
· Mindy Kaling as Taffyta Muttonfudge, an accomplished racer and Vanellope’s nemesis
· Adam Carolla as Wynchel, Sugar Rush security
· Horatio Sanz as Duncan, Sugar Rush security
· Dennis Haysbert as General from the first-person shooter game, Hero’s Duty
· Edie McClurg as Mary, a Nicelander who lives within the game Fix-It Felix, Jr.
· Roger Craig Smith as Sonic the Hedgehog
· Gerald C Rivers as M. Bison
· Rachael Harris as Deanna, a Nicelander who lives within the game Fix-It Felix, Jr.
· Stefanie Scott as Moppet Girl, a young arcade enthusiast who visits Litwak’s arcade
· Reuben Langdon as Ken from Street Fighter
· Kyle Hebert as Ryu from Street Fighter
The Plot:
From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy-winning director Rich Moore comes Wreck-It Ralph, a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the day. Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.
On his quest, Ralph meets tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty, and feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, who may just be his first real friend. But everything changes when a deadly enemy is unleashed, threatening the entire arcade and Vanellope herself. Ralph finally gets his chance to save the day—but can he do it in time?
Details on Aurochs, the fabled beasts from writer/director Benh Zeitlin’s dramatic film Beasts of the Southern Wild, are revealed in this behind-the-scenes featurette. Released by Fox Searchlight, Beasts of the Southern Wild is one of the few 2012 films that’s already generating Oscar buzz.
The Plot:
In a forgotten but defiant bayou community cut off from the rest of the world by a sprawling levee, a six-year-old girl exists on the brink of orphanhood. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions.
The 30th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival wraps tonight up and Outfest 2012 just announced this year’s winners. The LGBT Festival, the oldest continuously running film festival in LA, was held July 12-22 and concludes with an evening screening of Struck by Lightning starring Chris Colfer. Allison Janney, Rebel Wilson, Christina Hendricks, Dermot Mulroney and Ashley Rickards.
And the winners are…
Special Programming Award for Freedom – I Am a Woman Now
“For illuminating the stories of the first generation of transwomen who forged their paths with grace, courage, and fabulousness and the pioneering surgeon who changed history for transpeople everywhere, the Outfest Special Programming Award for Freedom goes to I Am Woman Now, directed by Michiel van Erp.”
Special Programming Award for Artistic Achievement – She Male Snails
“For its bold imagination, provocative storytelling, striking imagery and unshakable emotional impact, the Outfest Special Programming Award for Artistic Achievement goes to Ester Martin Bergsmark, director of She Male Snails.”
Special Programming Award for Emerging Talent – Marialy Rivas, Writer/Director
“For crafting a stylistically fearless film to match the excitement, danger and chaos that can erupt with youthful sexual exploration, the Outfest Special Programming Award for Emerging Talent goes to Marialy Rivas, the writer/director of Young & Wild.”
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Documentary Short Film – The Devotion Project: More Than Ever
“For its sensitive portrayal of enduring love that spans seven decades, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Documentary Short Film goes to The Devotion Project: More Than Ever, directed by Antony Osso.”
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Short Film – Dol
“For its honest exploration of the complexities of culture, family and relationships, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Short Film to Dol (First Birthday), directed by Andrew Ahn.
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Documentary Feature Film – Wildness
“With beautiful cinematography, a vibrant score and poetic storytelling, this year’s winning documentary succeeded in taking on the complexities of class, culture and difference in a most timely and brave fashion. The Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Documentary Feature Film goes to Wildness, directed by Wu Tsang.”
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding International Dramatic Feature Film – My Brother The Devil
“For its taut narrative, sensitive interrogation of masculinity, excellent performances by an ensemble cast, and intense cinematic experience, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding International Dramatic Feature Film goes to My Brother The Devil, directed by Sally El Hosaini.
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film – Fenessa Pineda, Mosquita & Mari
“This actress brought nuance and subtlety to a fresh coming of age story. For beautifully capturing the fleeting moments of transition from innocence to curiosity to self-discovery, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film goes to Fenessa Pineda in Mosquita & Mari.”
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film – Alan Cumming, Any Day Now
“For bringing depth, humor, fierce wit, and emotional integrity to a moving portrait of a man who unexpectedly finds a family and the strength to fight for it, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film goes to Alan Cumming in Any Day Now.”
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Screenwriting – Ira Sachs & Mauricio Zacharias, Keep the Lights On
“For masterfully constructing an emotionally honest portrait of a relationship that spans the better part of a decade and artfully weaving the mundane and the momentous, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Screenwriting goes to Ira Sachs and Mauricio Zacharias for Keep the Lights On.”
Grand Jury Award for Outstanding U.S. Dramatic Feature Film – Keep the Lights On
“This film resonated with us for its confidence, complexity, and emotional intelligence. For taking us on a challenging but poetic journey through the landscape of a long-term relationship, the Outfest 2012 Grand Jury Award for Outstanding U.S. Dramatic Feature Film goes to Keep the Lights On, directed by Ira Sachs.”
Audience Award for Outstanding Documentary Short Film – A Force of Nature
Audience Award for Outstanding Dramatic Short Film – The First Date
Audience Award for Outstanding Documentary Feature Film – I Stand Corrected
Audience Award for Outstanding Dramatic Feature Film – Any Day Now
Audience Award for Outstanding First U.S. Dramatic Feature Film – Mosquita Y Mari
He’s back… Russell Edgington (Denis O’Hare) is free and ready to get back to the business of killing humans in the July 22nd episode of True Blood.
The Plot:
Episode #55: “In the Beginning”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: July 22 (11:00 p.m.), 25 (10:00 p.m.), 26 (11:00 p.m.) and 28 (10:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: July 23 (9:00 p.m.), 26 (8:00 p.m.), 27 (11:00 p.m.) and 29 (4:35 p.m.), and Aug. 10 (9:00 p.m.)
Bill and Eric get a powerful taste of sacred blood. A revelation at Hot Wings causes Sookie to wonder what her life would be like without faerie powers. Meanwhile, Sam sniffs out several shifter shooters; Hoyt finds camaraderie in a new group of friends; Alcide prepares for the worst in his face off with J.D.; Andy attempts to reconnect with Bud; Lafayette finds an unlikely ally searching for Jesus’ body in Mexico; Lettie Mae (Adina Porter) pays Tara a visit; Arlene takes a sentimental journey as her concerns for Terry deepen.
Written by Brian Buckner; directed by Michael Ruscio.
Jonah Hill, Ben Stiller, Richard Ayoade and Vince Vaughn in 'The Watch' (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)Starring: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill [full cast list under the ‘Cast’ tab]
Directed By: Akiva Schaffer
Release Date: July 27, 2012
Genres: Sci-fi, comedy
Running Time: 98 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for some strong sexual content including references, pervasive language and violent images
Interview: Jonah Hill on his character and the vibe on the set
Official Synopsis: Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood — and the world — from total extermination.
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Jonah Hill – ‘Franklin’
Vince Vaughn – ‘Bob’
Richard Ayoade – ‘Jamarcus’
Rosemarie DeWitt – ‘Abby’
Will Forte – ‘Sgt Bressman’
Mel Rodriguez – ‘Chucho’
Doug Jones – ‘Hero Alien’
Erin Moriarty – ‘Chelsea’
Nicholas Braun – ‘Jason’
R Lee Ermey – ‘Manfred’
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NBC’s premiering Revolution, the new sci-fi adventure series from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Supernatural‘s Eric Kripke, on September 17th. And as part of spreading the word about the upcoming premiere, NBC brought the cast and Kripke to the San Diego Comic Con to discuss the show.
The Plot:
What would you do without it all? In this epic adventure, a family struggles to reunite in an American landscape where every single piece of technology — computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights — has mysteriously blacked out forever. A drama with sweeping scope and intimate focus, Revolution is also about family — both the family you’re born into and the family you choose. This is a swashbuckling journey of hope and rebirth seen through the eyes of one strong-willed young woman, Charlie Matheson (Tracy Spiridakos), and her brother Danny (Graham Rogers). When Danny is kidnapped by militia leaders for a darker purpose, Charlie must reconnect with her estranged uncle Miles (Burke), a former U.S. Marine living a reclusive life. Together, with a rogue band of survivors, they set out to rescue Danny, overthrow the militia, and ultimately re-establish the United States of America. All the while, they explore the enduring mystery of why the power failed, and if — or how — it will ever return.
Screen Gems has unveiled the first trailer for the break dancing movie Battle of the Year directed by Benson Lee. Starring Josh Holloway (Lost), Chris Brown, Laz Alonso, Caity Lotz and Josh Peck, Battle of the Year is coming to theaters on January 25, 2013.
The 30th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival wraps tonight up and Outfest 2012 just announced this year’s winners. The LGBT Festival, the oldest continuously running film festival in LA, was held July 12-22 and concludes with an evening screening of Struck by Lightning starring Chris Colfer. Allison Janney, Rebel Wilson, Christina Hendricks, Dermot Mulroney and Ashley Rickards.
