Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures Go Separate Ways

Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Studio have officially announced they will not renew their picture-deal and will part ways. This comes as pretty big news considering that Legendary has some big movies released with Warner Bros. and has big tentpole movies in the future as well. I don't want to look at this as a bad thing necessarily, but a opportunity for Legendary to expand. 

Legendary Pictures founder Thomas Tull has a few interested parties to partner up with now. The top runners are Universal, Sony, and Fox. They are all great companies that make respectable films in Legendary's expertise. The most likely candidate is Universal. 

Universal has the most to offer for the big entertainment company. Legendary wants to move into other ventures including tv, comic books, and digital content. Universal has mega-network NBC and it's subsidiaries. This will for sure entice these guys to drink the kool aid. 

Before any deal is being made, Legendary will meet with Fox for a chit chat. Tull said he want's to choose the best company to "help fulfill the grand vision." So look at this as a oppunity to grow and see where these ventures will take us in theaters in coming years. Legendary has always drew me in. 

More info to come 

Sad News: Math Smith to Exit Doctor Who After Christmas Special

It is that time again, a brand-new doctor is coming. BBC announced yesterday that current doctor, Matt Smith, is leaving the very role that made him a geek icon. He will be doing the 50th Anniversary Special and end his era with the Christmas Special later this year. This is a bit of odd news to just happen, but many have been wondering when he would opt to leave due to his recent increase in venturing out into silver-screen territory with more movies getting made. BBC released a rather very long statement about the matter (below) from Smith himself and then another by Showrunner Steven Moffat.

“Doctor Who has been the most brilliant experience for me as an actor and a bloke, and that largely is down to the cast, crew and fans of the show. I’m incredibly grateful to all the cast and crew who work tirelessly every day, to realise all the elements of the show and deliver Doctor Who to the audience. Many of them have become good friends and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the last four years.

Having Steven Moffat as show runner write such varied, funny, mind bending and brilliant scripts has been one of the greatest and most rewarding challenges of my career. It’s been a privilege and a treat to work with Steven, he’s a good friend and will continue to shape a brilliant world for the Doctor.

The fans of Doctor Who around the world are unlike any other; they dress up, shout louder, know more about the history of the show (and speculate more about the future of the show) in a way that I’ve never seen before, your dedication is truly remarkable. Thank you so very much for supporting my incarnation of the Time Lord, number Eleven, who I might add is not done yet, I’m back for the 50th anniversary and the Christmas special!

It’s been an honour to play this part, to follow the legacy of brilliant actors, and helm the TARDIS for a spell with ‘the ginger, the nose and the impossible one’. But when ya gotta go, ya gotta go and Trenzalore calls. Thank you guys. Matt.”

Here is showrunner Steven Moffat statement:

“Every day, on every episode, in every set of rushes, Matt Smith surprised me: the way he’d turn a line, or spin on his heels, or make something funny, or out of nowhere make me cry, I just never knew what was coming next. The Doctor can be clown and hero, often at the same time, and Matt rose to both challenges magnificently. And even better than that, given the pressures of this extraordinary show, he is one of the nicest and hardest-working people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Whatever we threw at him – sometimes literally – his behaviour was always worthy of the Doctor.

But great actors always know when it’s time for the curtain call, so this Christmas prepare for your hearts to break, as we say goodbye to number Eleven. Thank you Matt – bow ties were never cooler.

Of course, this isn’t the end of the story, because now the search begins. Somewhere out there right now – all unknowing, just going about their business – is someone who’s about to become the Doctor. A life is going to change, and Doctor Who will be born all over again! After 50 years, that’s still so exciting!”

 More news on the search to come! 

Scott Gimple is New Showrunner for The Walking Dead

AMC has had quite a hard time on keeping a showrunner for the mega-hit series The Walking Dead over just three seasons. First they loose creator/first showrunner Frank Darabont during season 2 (due to conflicts). Then, a few weeks ago, replacement showrunner Glen Mazzara announced he would leave after completing season 3. That is not looking too good for this hit show, but today TV Line gave the news that current supervising producer Scott Gimple will take over the undead reigns starting with season 4. 

Mazzara stated only "over a difference of opinion" as the reason for leaving the show after he made quite possibly the best season of the show. That really is hard to get a straight reason for leaving, but we heard everything from him getting into it with creator Robert Kirkman to difference with AMC over where to go next. Lets hope Gimple can keep the show fresh and awesome like this season has been. 

The Walking Dead returns February 10th

Steve Jobs has Died

Steve Jobs the Co-Founder, former CEO, and chairman of Apple Inc., has passed away at age 56. If you haven't heard of this tech god then you have been living under a rock or a once sheltered tribe in the amazon. He has literally change the tech industry since he created Apple Inc. back in 1976. The products made by Apple have been revolutionary from the Apple II, iPod, iMac, iPhone, and iPad.

Rest In Peace Steve Paul Jobs. You will be dearly missed by all Apple fans. If you would wish to share thoughts, memories, or condelences about Steve Jobs then send an email to rememberingsteve@apple.com

(I tend to think/hope Steve has done "the voldermort" and put parts of him in an iPod classic, Apple II, iPhone 1, and a iMac. )

Benjamin Myers
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Darren Afronofsky Exits The Wolverine

Director Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, The Wrestler) has announced today that he will have to exit as director of The Wolverine. This comes as a bit of a shock for me because it must be really hard for him to just leave. He has had so much input of the film.

Here is the official press release:

Afronofsky:  "As I talked more about the film with my collaborators at Fox, it became clear that the production of ‘The Wolverine’ would keep me out of the country for almost a year.  I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time.  I am sad that I won't be able to see the project through, as it is a terrific script and I was very much looking forward to working with my friend, Hugh Jackman, again."

Twieneth Century Fox stated: "While we are of course disappointed that Darren can’t do ‘The Wolverine’, we also understand and respect his reasons.  Having done both ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘Black Swan’ with Darren, we know he is an extraordinary talent and we look forward to working with him on other projects in the future. Hugh Jackman and Fox both remain fully committed to making ‘The Wolverine’.  We will regroup and move forward aggressively."

So hopefully they can find a perfect replacement, but I was really looking forward to see his vision.

Benjamin Myers
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War Machine Spin-Off in Development?

War Machine himself Don Cheadle was in attendance this weekend at Sundance Film Festival and MTV caught up to him and asked some questions about James Rhodes (War Machine) getting his own film.

When asked if we would end up seeing a War Machine spin-off he said "They're developing it now, they're working on that," he continued to say "I think they've hired a writer, so we'll see how it goes. It would be a lot of fun."

Also, when asked if we will see Rhodes in The Avengers he said "I don't think he shows up in (The Avengers)," Cheadle added. "I think he's kind of a lone wolf."


So look forward for War Machine in his own movie, but not in The Avengers. Sound good?

The video interview is after the jump

The Walking Dead lose Writers

The Walking Dead tv series writer/executive producer/director Frank Darabont has let go (fired) the shows writers. That seems a little wierd considering the show just got renewed for a 13 episode season set to air fall of 2011.

Deadline is reporting that Darabont wants to go with some freelance writers for episodes. That isn't a bad idea because it would add some new talant and ideas into the show. Also, it could be bad because they would lose some of the original goal by firing the original writers.

If you don't want that to happen, just stay calm for a while. Darabont said they would consider everthing and maybe have a staff of writers working with freelance writers. Everybody is happy in the end.

The Walking Dead will air its season finale this Sunday.

Benjamin Myers

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Leslie Nielsen Passes Away at 84

Leslie Nielsen 

(1926-2010)

Actor Leslie Nielsen has passed away in  a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hospital by complications from pneumonia. 

Nielsen's agent, John S. Kelly, released a statement saying:

We are saddened by the passing of beloved actor Leslie Nielsen, probably best remembered as Lt. Frank Drebin in THE NAKED GUN series of pictures, but who enjoyed a more than 60 year career in motion pictures and television."

Mr. Nielsen, 84, died of complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, surrounded by his lovely wife and dear friends at 5:34pm EST today.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name to the charity of your choice.

He has been in over a 100 films and television shows over 60 years. He will be missed by fans and family. 

He was working on a film called The Waterman Movie. The film will most likely be released in 2011. 

Benjamin Myers

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Trailer of the Week - Hereafter

This is an interesting movie because it's nice to see Clint Eastwood take an intrest in the supernatural genre.  Once again director Clint Eastwood has chosen acclaimed actor Matt Damon to play the main character in his newest film Hereafter.

Matt Damon stars as George, a blue–collar American who has a special connection to the afterlife. On the other side of the world, Marie (Cécile de France), a French journalist, has a near–death experience that shakes her reality. And when Marcus (Frankie/George McLaren), a London schoolboy, loses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers. Each on a path in search of the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they believe might—or must—exist in the hereafter.

Hereafter hits theaters on October 22, 2010

Benjamin Myers
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Will Forte Leaves Saturday Night Live

The New York Times is reporting that long time cast member Will Forte will not come back for the 36th season of Saturday Night Live this fall. 

"The departure was confirmed by two people with direct knowledge of the show's planning but who were not allowed to speak on the record because 'Saturday Night Live' has not officially announced details of its coming season. Representatives for Mr. Forte and for NBC's late-night entertainment division did not immediately comment, but one of the sources said the parting was amicable and at the choosing of Mr. Forte, who plans to pursue other projects."


I personally hate this news. I am a huge fan of Forte and I even liked Macgruber. He has been on SNL since the 02-03 season and is leaving to pursue other interest.

Benjamin Myers
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R.I.P. Actress Brittany Murphy Dead at 32

Actress Brittany Murphy was declared dead after arriving to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A. early Sunday morning. Various news sites have picked up on the report by tabloid news site TMZ that she went into full cardiac arrest and passed away. No news on the cause of this sad story. She was first put into
spotlight in Clueless at age 18. Then, gained more attention in the 2001 thriller Don't Say A Word, which gained her key roles in 8 Mile, and starring in comedy films like Just Married with Ashton Kutcher, Uptown Girls with Dakota Fanning and later in Little Black Book. She starred in Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller's Sin City with Bruce Willis.

As for her films currently in production, there hasn't been any news on them. IMDB list 5 films she is attached too. She is currently in post-production of Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables, Abandoned, and Something Wicked. These films will most likely get released with her in them, but her in production films Shrinking Charlotte and Poor Things are up in the air. If she filmed something for those films they may hire another actress to replace her or use her footage in some way, shape, or form.

I really loved her work and hope she enjoyed her short time here on Earth.

R.I.P Brittany Murphy 

Benjamin Myers

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