Beth Greene (Emily Kinney), Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Tyreese (Chad Coleman) and Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) in ‘The Walking Dead’ (Photo Credit:Gene Page/AMC)
Season four of AMC’s zombie apocalypse series The Walking Dead is set to premiere on October 13, 2013 with an episode titled “30 Days Without An Accident.” The new season finds our favorite group of survivalists still attempting to fend off zombies at the prison.
The season four cast includes Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, Steven Yeun as Glenn, Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene, Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, and Danai Gurira as Michonne. Melissa McBride stars as Carol Peletier, Scott Wilson is Hershel Greene, David Morrissey plays The Governor, Chad Coleman is Tyreese, and Emily Kinney is Beth Greene.
The Basic Synopsis: Waking up in an empty hospital after weeks in a coma, County Sheriff Rick Grimes (Lincoln) finds himself utterly alone. The world as he knows it is gone, ravaged by a zombie epidemic. The Walking Dead tells the story of the weeks and months that follow after the apocalypse.
Season 4 Synopsis: In this highly anticipated new season, we see Rick and the group of survivors fostering a thriving community in the safe haven of the prison. Sadly, in this brutal world, happiness is short-lived and walkers and outside threats are no match for danger brewing inside the fences. The group’s home and new way of life will be thoroughly tested, and their struggle to survive has never been so perilous.
Katy Perry. Rebecca Black. Yes, that Rebecca Black. Kenny G. Hanson. Darren Criss. Kevin McHale. Corey Feldman. Debbie Gibson. Perry’s music video for “Last Friday night (T.G.I.F.)” off her Teenage Dream album is funky and fun, and sort of addictive. It’s got an ’80s vibe, Perry in braces, and Black as her BFF and fashion consultant. McHale from Glee is her knight in shining armor, and Feldman and Gibson play Perry’s parents. Kenny G’s her uncle and Hanson’s the house band.
What more could you want from a Katy Perry summer video?
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation are hosting a Global Smurfs Day event in honor of Smurfs creator Peyo’s birthday (June 25, 1928). Of course, the event is also a way to stir up interest in their upcoming 3D/live action comedy film, The Smurfs, set for release in theaters on July 29th.
Here are the details straight from Columbia Pictures:
On Global Smurfs Day, as participants enjoy fun Smurf-related activities in cities worldwide, they will be invited and encouraged to come to the events in Smurf costume in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Records title for Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Smurfs within a 24-hour period in Multiple Venues. The events will be synchronized around the world – this will be the most Smurfs that have ever been gathered at the same time.
To achieve recognition from Guinness World Records the global events must collectively add up to more than 2,510 Smurfs. Adjudicators from Guinness World Records will be on hand in 12 cities around the world as it is expected that hundreds of participants in each city will come to the event dressed as Smurfs (white Smurf hat, white pants and shoes, and body painted blue). While all are being asked to arrive at the event in head-to-toe Smurf costume, each event will have Smurfs hats and blue T-shirts available.
Among the cities participating in the record attempt as part of Global Smurfs Day are Brussels, Belgium (Peyo’s home country); Athens, Greece; Scheveningen (The Hague), Holland; Dublin, Ireland; Mexico City, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Warsaw, Poland; Moscow, Russia; Johannesburg, South Africa; New York, USA; and London, UK. Events include a Smurfs Experience in London as The O2 is turned into The “O-Blue” and a family event at New York’s “Smurf Street Blueport” (a/k/a South Street Seaport); also, Peyo’s family will be on hand to join in the fun in their home country of Belgium.
In addition, there will be Global Smurf Day events in many other locations around the world. For example, in Spain, the village of Júzcar, in the province of Malaga – one of the famous White Towns of Andalusia, renowned for their characteristic whitewashed walls – will kick off the celebrations by painting the entire town blue for the occasion. Life-size (that is, 7½-inch tall) Smurf figurines will inhabit Paris’s Trocadero Terrace (in front of the Eiffel Tower), the main square in Reykjavik, Iceland, Bogotá, Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport, and high-traffic areas in Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland.
In Taiwan, the landmark Red House will be transformed into a “Blue House,” populated by Smurf figurines. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the event will be at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, where participants can enjoy face painting, dance-alongs, and more fun-filled events. And in Los Angeles, at Santa Monica Place, there will be a celebration of Peyo’s birthday with Smurfy activities.
Ryan Reynolds is no stranger to action films but with Green Lantern he takes on his first lead role in a major studio superhero film. At the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, Reynolds talked about what sets this film’s action apart from others he’d done.
Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern Interview:
How does the action in this compare to what you’ve done before? Ryan Reynolds: “The action in this is different in many ways. It’s got the fingerprint of Martin Campbell which is kind of a much faster, dirtier, uglier kind of action. Actually, that was the thing I was most surprised about going into it was that the action wasn’t kind of clean and deliberate the way it is in a lot of these kinds of films. It was messy and it was ugly, and people get hurt – both onscreen and off.”
Did you? Ryan Reynolds: “Yeah, sure, everyone does. I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t. And that’s what I think is going to be the most interesting thing for the action-oriented fans of a movie like this.”
There’s been a lot of talk about the costume. What is the costume and how’d it come about? Ryan Reynolds: “Well the costume is two things. It’s a manifestation of technology at this point because they were able to do it in such a way that you could… You know, it’s a construct. It’s a manifestation of his will and his imagination. It’s not something he puts on, it’s something that comes out of him. In order to do that properly, you have to use technology. I’m not actually going to let them put a suit inside my body and then rip it out through my skin. And I’m glad because they did suggest it at the beginning. But for the most part, it’s something that I’m so excited about for people to see – particularly in motion. To see that suit in motion is something you’ll never forget.”
How was your time on the set? Ryan Reynolds: “Everybody that’s crewed up in this movie are people who are at the top of their field and because of that it really allows me to kind of come in and just focus on my job and only my job.”
Deadpool means a lot to you, does Green Lantern mean as much? Ryan Reynolds: “Green Lantern means a lot to me. And admittedly I wasn’t as familiar with Green Lantern coming into the project, but as I learned I fell in love with the character. It’s such an iconic guy. He’s the guy who throws the punch, kisses the girl, and tells a joke. It’s like, ‘Who wouldn’t want to play that?’ But Deadpool is something I’m also very passionate about and we’re still actively working on.”
What makes Comic-Con such a special place? Ryan Reynolds: “Well I think you have this one city that’s hosting everybody’s greatest fantasy. Whatever it is, nothing’s too crazy. Well, maybe I’ve seen a few things that might be a little much. But for the most part, you have this one area that is entirely accepting of everybody’s freak – their inner freak – and it’s great. You wander around, and you get to see people dressed up in every…their heroes from when they were kids. They get to dress up as them for three or four days, and nobody looks at them and makes fun of them. I mean otherwise, it’s just a complete and utter acceptance, and that’s what’s so cool about it, I think.”
Jim Carrey stars in the family-friendly film Mr. Popper’s Penguins as a high-powered businessman whose life is thrown into turmoil with the unexpected arrival of six penguins. His estranged father has just passed away and the penguins are his last little gift to the son he hardly ever spent time with. And in this behind-the-scenes video courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Carrey talks about his character, the appeal of the story, working with penguins, and conditions on the set.
The Plot: In this family comedy, Jim Carrey is Mr. Popper, a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life – until he inherits six penguins. Popper’s penguins turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland – and the rest of his life upside-down. Filmed on a refrigerated soundstage with real Gentoo Penguins, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a contemporary adaptation of the classic book.
The Weinstein Company is taking a chance on Madonna, picking up her feature film directorial debut, W.E., for distribution in the U.S. A romantic drama, W.E. was not only directed by Madonna but also co-written by the pop diva (along with Alek Keshishian).
The film stars Abbie Cornish (Limitless), Oscar Isaac (Drive), James D’Arcy (Master and Commander), Andrea Riseborough (Never Let Me Go), Natalie Dormer (The Tudors), Richard Coyle (Prince of Persia), James Fox (Sherlock Holmes) and Laurence Fox (Inspector Lewis). The announcement was made by TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein and President of Production Donna Gigliotti.
Spanning six decades, W.E. juxtaposes a contemporary love story with that of King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
“W.E. is about the nature of true love, and the sacrifices and compromises that are often made. I’ve wanted to tell this story for a very long time, and bringing it to life has been a great adventure for me. I’m looking forward to working with Harvey and The Weinstein Company on this film,” commented Madonna.
“Madonna has really come into her own as a filmmaker with W.E.,” said Weinstein. “She’s taken one of the most famous romances of the 20th Century and brought it to life in a smart, sexy and thoroughly modern way. It’s a terrific addition to our US release slate.”
Commented Gigliotti, “The advance footage for W.E. was some of the most impressive I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait for American audiences to have the opportunity to see this film.”
The Plot:W.E. tells the story of two fragile but determined women – Wally Winthrop and Wallis Simpson – separated by more than six decades. In 1998, lonely New Yorker Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) is obsessed with what she perceives as the ultimate love story: King Edward’s VIII’s abdication of the British throne for the woman he loved, American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
But Wally’s research, including several visits to the Sotheby’s auction of the Windsor Estate, reveals that the couple’s life together was not as perfect as she thought. Weaving back and forth in time, W.E. intertwines Wally’s journey of discovery in New York with the story of Wallis (Andrea Riseborough) and Edward (James D’Arcy), from the glamorous early days of their romance to the slow unraveling of their lives in the decades that followed.
On June 13, 2011, Relativity Media announced they’d picked up the worldwide distribution rights to Bandito Brothers’ Act of Valor. Roselyn Sanchez and Emilio Rivera co-star in the intense action thriller, which features a group of active duty Navy SEALs.
Ex-stuntmen and documentary filmmakers/commercial directors Mike “Mouse” McCoy and Scott Waugh (Step Into Liquid) directed the film from a screenplay by Kurt Johnstad (300).
“Act of Valor follows a Navy SEAL squad on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent, and in the process, takes down a complex web of terrorist cells determined to strike America at all costs. The filmmakers had unprecedented Naval access resulting in high-octane combat sequences and never-before-seen military operation scenes which are composited from actual events in the lives of the men appearing in the film and their comrades.”
Poster for ‘Act of Valor’
Tucker Tooley, Relativity’s President of Worldwide Production, stated, “Act of Valor is truly one-of-a-kind—ripped from today’s headline-making heroic missions, an incredibly crafted film featuring active duty Navy SEALs, in a remarkable and fast-paced story that will give audiences an authentic inside glimpse and make them proud of America’s finest. We’re honored to add this unbelievably entertaining and gripping film to Relativity’s 2012 slate.”
“The world has always had deep admiration for these men who continually risk their lives to protect our freedom,” says Waugh.
“To witness their incredible brotherhood and to tell their actual stories was inspirational and such a privilege,” adds McCoy.
You can’t help but smile when you’re in the presence of penguins, CG or real. In the family comedy Mr. Popper’s Penguins, six penguins are delivered to an unsuspecting, work-obsessed Mr. Popper (played by Jim Carrey). This new clip shows what happens when they follow him to a very important black-tie event. Mr. Popper’s Penguins opens in theaters on June 17, 2011.
The Plot: n this family comedy, Jim Carrey is Mr. Popper, a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life – until he inherits six penguins. Popper’s penguins turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland – and the rest of his life upside-down. Filmed on a refrigerated soundstage with real Gentoo Penguins, Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a contemporary adaptation of the classic book.
IFC Films’ The Myth of the American Sleepover is inspired by first time writer/director David Robert Mitchell’s experiences growing up in Michigan. Mitchell’s comedy/drama is set to hit theaters on July 22, 2011.
The cast includes Marlon Morton as Rob, Amanda Bauer as Claudia, Claire Sloma as Maggie, Brett Jacobsen as Scott, Annette DeNoyer as Beth, and Madi Ortiz as Avalina. Nikita and Jade Ramsey star as Ady and Anna.
Official Synopsis: This story follows four young people on the last night of summer – their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure – chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties. While looking for the iconic teenage experience, they discover the quiet moments that will later become a part of their youth they look back on with nostalgia.
Ray Romano, Scott Bakula, and Andre Braugher lead the cast of TNT’s Men of a Certain Age. The one-hour comedy debuted on December 7, 2009 with season two following on December 6, 2010.
The cast also includes Matt Price, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Richard Gant, Braeden Lemasters, Brian J. White, Brittany Curran, and Kwesi Boakye. Little JJ, Shelly Desai, Skoti Collins, Isaiah Montgomery, Jon Manfrellotti, and Penelope Ann Miller also star.
The Synopsis: Joe (Ray Romano) is a divorced, slightly neurotic father of two who runs a party store and recently overcame a gambling problem. After some early missteps, he is getting more into the swing of the dating scene and has now decided to rekindle his dream of becoming a professional golfer, training for a spot on the senior tour.
Andre Braugher, Ray Romano and Scott Bakula in 'Men of a Certain Age' - Photo Credit: Art Streiber/TNT
The only married man in the group is Owen (Andre Braugher), who is devoted to his wife and family. Having spent much of his adult life working under the thumb of his domineering father, Owen is finally starting to assert himself more. He has even convinced his father he’s ready to be groomed to take over the family car dealership, but is struggling with being the boss.
Terry (Scott Bakula) is a laid-back, handsome actor who seems to breeze through life (and women). But following disastrous attempts at managing an apartment complex and trying to resuscitate his acting career, Terry is searching for stability and now sells cars at Owen’s family dealership.
