Inside Movies

'Avatar' Set to Revolutionize Advertising With 'Augmented Reality'

Harley W. Lond — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

This is cool: Instead of firing up your webcam and chatting with friends online, how about transporting yourself to Pandora, the world at the center of James Cameron's 'Avatar'? Well, according to a report in Variety, you'll be able to do just ... Read more

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Is Dustin Hoffman Leaving 'Little Fockers'?

Jason Newman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EST

What the fock?! According to Entertainment Weekly, Dustin Hoffman, who played Ben Stiller's eccentric father Bernie Focker in 2004's 'Meet the Fockers,' may not be reprising his role in the upcoming 'Little Fockers.' Allegedly, there has been ... Read more

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Sean Connery's Career Resurrected by a Beaver?

Leonard Jacobs — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST

Leave it to the beaver -- the one named Bessie Boo -- to prod Sean Connery out of (semi-)retirement and get him to team up with the iconic James Bond theme-song singer Shirley Bassey on a project. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the 79-year-old ... Read more

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Mike White to Take Part in 'Santa Wars'

Jane Murphy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

Mike White, creator of the most unusual cinematic pairing of the last ten years, 'Chuck & Buck,' is the choice to write another frenemy flick, 'Santa Wars.' In this Scott Rudin- produced project (which just so happens to be based on a true story) ... Read more

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Celebrity Scientologists: L. Ron Hubbard's Most Famous Followers

Aimee Deeken — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

The Church of Scientology -- more famous for attracting celebrities than for its actual beliefs -- has experienced a bit of a publicity nightmare as of late. After 35 years, two-time Oscar winner Paul Haggis ('Crash') exited the group due to its ... Read more

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Free Movie of the Day: 'The Last Days of Disco'

Allyssa Lee — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

There's something really sexy about Scrooge McDuck: In honor of actress Chloë Sevigny's birthday this week, we offer up 'The Last Days of Disco,' Whit Stillman's critically acclaimed and highly quotable 1998 gem, our free movie pick of the day. ... Read more

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'Old Dogs' Do Plenty of Tricks in Unscripted Interview

Moviefone Staff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:00 EST

We can barely contain the laughs when 'Old Dogs' John Travolta, Robin Williams and Seth Green stop by our studio to riff on Christopher Walken impressions, favorite pick-up lines and crashing weddings after a few cocktails. ... Read more

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'Eclipse' Movie Release Date Can't Come Quickly Enough for Twihards

Liane Bonin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Apparently waiting in line for hours on cold sidewalks, watching the non-stop trailers on television and actually seeing 'New Moon' at midnight last night wasn't enough for Twihards. This morning a lot of those devoted Edward and Jacob fans hit ... Read more

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'Underworld 4' on the Way With 'Shield' Scribe Writing

Gary Susman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EST

The 'Twilight' saga isn't the only movie franchise cashing in on moviegoers' desire to see vampires fight werewolves. The undead 'Underworld' franchise lives on, with news today that there'll be a fourth installment. According to the Hollywood ... Read more

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Idris Elba Joins 'Thor'

Scott Harris — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

One minute you're a 'Loser' and the next minute you're a god. That's how quickly things can change in Hollywood, especially if you're Idris Elba. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios has tapped Elba to play the role of Norse god ... Read more

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A Year in the Life of the 'Twilight' Cast

Kevin Polowy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

Few celebrities represent the outrageousness of celebrity journalism like 'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart -- and by association, their co-star (third wheel?!) Taylor Lautner. And if you believe everything you've read about these ... Read more

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And the Oscar Buzz Goes to ... Carey Mulligan for 'An Education'

Adam Keleman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Despite having only two previous, supporting feature film roles to her name ('Pride & Predjudice' and 'When Did You Last See Your Father?') before landing the lead in tjhe coming-of-age drama 'An Education,' the spry 24-yr-old Carey Mulligan has ... Read more

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Smoke Gets in Dakota Fanning's Eyes on 'Jay Leno' (VIDEO)

Donald Deane — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST

(Cough!) (Cough!) We're surprised nobody alerted the fire department during last night's 'The Jay Leno Show' when 'New Moon' star Dakota Fanning guested, because it looked like the show was about to become part of a four-alarm blaze. Watch ... Read more

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Chris Weitz Backpedals, Says He's Not Through With Movies

Laura Prudom — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

Funny how a 'New Moon' rising can bring out a transformation in all of us. Just days after 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' director Chris Weitz admitted during an interview with MovieMaker Magazine that "I have maybe one more film in me," it now ... Read more

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Sam Worthington Travels to the Future Again With Sci-Fi Thriller 'Crime'

Bryan Reesman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Looks like someone's gunning to be the next big sci-fi/fantasy icon, judging from a recent report by Mania. After having blasted his way through last summer's 'Terminator: Salvation' and James Cameron's upcoming 'Avatar,' not to mention slicing off ... Read more

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Mia Wasikowska in Talks for 'Jane Eyre'

Laura Prudom — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:40:00 EST

From a trip down the rabbit hole to the wilds of the English countryside, Mia Wasikowska is enjoying quite the Hollywood journey. According to Variety, Wasikowska is currently in negotiations to take the titular role in a new adaptation of 'Jane ... Read more

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'Planet 51' Movie Reviews

Nicholas White — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EST

'Planet 51' - one of those animated movies filled with all-star names in the cast - is a bit of a misfire with critics. Voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jessica Biel and Justin Long - there is a reason those names come first, ... Read more

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'Blind Side' Movie Reviews

David Ciminelli — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST

Following the lead of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' and 'Precious,' Hollywood has pulled another best-seller off the shelf for a feature film adaptation with the 'The Blind Side,' opening November 20. Written and directed by John Lee Hancock and ... Read more

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'Red Cliff' Movie Reviews

Daniel Frankel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

By the time the largely forgettable Philip K. Dick adaptation 'Paycheck' debuted in 2003, Chinese filmmaker John Woo had completed a decade-long transition into the same Hollywood blockbuster realm occupied by guys like Michael Bay and Jerry ... Read more

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'Twilight: New Moon'-themed viral videos Twihards might not like

Adam Keleman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

As the many throngs of girls clamor in line awaiting their first glimpse of 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' this weekend, they can rest assured their time will certainly not go unwasted. With hundreds (maybe thousands?) of 'Twilight'-themed viral ... Read more

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