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9 October 2008 1:34 PM, PDT | From Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news

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Mike Raub

7 October 2008 12:45 AM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

Son of Krypton fans have been speculating over when the sequel to Superman Returns would begin. A recently published interview with actor Kevin Spacey may have something to say about that. Spacey spoke with The Independent about his work in the HBO drama Recount and also about his renewed love of ...

Adam Sweeney

4 October 2008 8:39 PM, PDT | From Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news

Much is being made of a comment, buried deep in an interesting interview with actor Kevin Spacey regarding his participation in the next Superman film. The UK’s Independent noted that Spacey was signed to reprise his Lex Luthor in the film but doesn’t quote the actor directly. Instead, he commented on his life as a producer and occasional actor.

"Well, look. If I'm not producing, then I'm an actor for hire. It ends there. That doesn't mean you're not working with a director and other actors and a writer to make the best movie you can, but it's a temporal experience, you'll be together for a couple of weeks or months and then you're done."

While it’s true he was committed to the next film, which at the time was still going to act as a follow-up to Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns, the playing field ahs changed.

Robert Greenberger

4 October 2008 1:10 PM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news

Even though Kevin Spacey has spent most of the past few years in London, managing the Old Vic theater, he's contractually obligated to make at least one more movie-- the Superman Returns sequel that is seemingly constantly on the brink of being made. If a recent article about Spacey in London's Independent newspaper is to be believed, he may be leaving London for a L.A. soundstage sooner than anyone expected. Soon after quoting Spacey on his lack of love for movies these days, the article says "That may not go down so well with the producers of the follow-up to Superman Returns, who will be paying him big bucks to reprise his role as Lex Luthor next year. " Next year? When we don't even know if Bryan Singer will be able to get the thing made? It's entirely possible the Independent has their facts, wrong-- they're a London newspaper,

3 October 2008 8:14 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

The next "Superman" movie, "Superman: The Man of Steel", apparently will see once again Lex Luthor, the famed Superman villain which has appeared in most of the live-action films. Within an article from The Independent focusing on the interview with Kevin Spacey, it is revealed that the "Superman Returns" actor will reprise his role as the baddie in the reboot movie.

Part of the article read, "...the producers of the follow-up to Superman Returns...will be paying him big bucks to reprise his role as Lex Luthor next year." Mentioning that Spacey will return as Luthor next year in "Man of Steel", the article also ignites speculation that the production of the new "Superman" film may start sometime in 2009. Nevertheless, Warner Bros. Pictures have yet to let out confirmation or denial regarding both reports.

Back in August, Warner Bros. have announced that instead of moving on with a sequel to

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2 October 2008 11:09 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Well, this is an interesting little blurb. In a feature article in The Independent, Kevin Spacey addresses the not-so-nuanced differences between acting for the stage and for the screen. As you may know, Spacey has been the artistic director of the legendary Old Vic theatre in London for a few years, so the Oscar winner is more than qualified to speak on that subject. The typically outspoken Spacey was unsurprisingly pointed.

"The main difference between the experience that I've had over these last five and a half years and making movies is that movies are very unorganic to make," he said. "They're put together and a year later you go and see them and you go 'wow that really worked out'; or 'wow, that really didn't.'"

But there's more to it than that; Spacey says movie acting, at least as far as the particular role you're exploring at that moment,

Colin Boyd

2 October 2008 12:18 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has provided an unexpected blow to Russell Brand's film career - insisting he would never dream of working with the comedian.

Brand has carved himself a Hollywood movie career after years on the comedy circuit in his native Britain, making a name for himself with niche roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and St Trinians.

But American Beauty star Spacey is clearly not a fan of Brand's big screen endeavours, and would "never " allow the star to perform in one of his productions at London's Old Vic theatre.

He says, ""I would never ask Russell Brand because he's just a f**king personality. That's not acting. He's not an actor."

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28 September 2008 7:36 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood stars Robert Redford, George Clooney and Julia Roberts have led the tributes to movie legend Paul Newman, who lost his battle with lung cancer on Friday.

News of the Oscar winner's death was confirmed by his spokesperson Marni Tomljanovic on Saturday, and the tributes have been flooding in ever since.

Redford, who starred with Newman in 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, was one of the first celebrities to comment on the 83 year old's passing.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Spy Game actor said: "There is a point where feelings go beyond words. I have lost a real friend. My life - and this country - is better for his being in it."

Clooney hailed the late Cool Hand Luke star as "the best" in the business, saying, "He set the bar too high for the rest of us", while his Ocean's Eleven co-star Roberts adds, "He was my hero, he was a total inspiration."

Newman, who died at his home in Westport, Connecticut, had reportedly been given only weeks to live after completing chemotherapy treatment at a New York hospital in August.

He was nominated for 10 Oscars in his five-decade-long career, winning the best actor accolade for his role opposite Tom Cruise in The Color Of Money in 1986.

He also won two Golden Globe awards, a Screen Actors Guild award, a Cannes Film Festival award and an Emmy award.

In 2007, he announced his retirement, admitting he was too old to continue his work in Hollywood.

But his legacy will be remembered for years to come, claims actor/director Kevin Spacey.

He says, "An era just ended. Paul Newman was a great humble giant. He said it was all down to luck, but the rest of us know it was his talent, wit and generous heart that made him the star he was.

"He should be an example to the acting profession because he seemed to have had his ego surgically removed."

Newman was also famed for his charity work. Following the death of his only son Scott from an accidental drug overdose in 1978, the star set up the Scott Newman Center for drug abuse prevention.

He was also the founder of food company Newman's Own, from which Newman donated all profits and royalties to charity.

And filmmaker Sam Mendes, who directed Newman in Road To Perdition in 2002, has credited the star for his philanthropy: "Working with him on Road to Perdition was the highlight of my professional life. To say he was an extraordinary man would be an understatement. It seems to me one of the great 20th century lives, a shining example of how to use global fame for the greater good."

Newman is survived by his wife - actress Joanne Woodward - and their three daughters, Elinor, Melissa and Claire. He also has two daughters, Susan and Stephanie, from his first marriage to Jackie Witte.

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23 September 2008 1:18 AM, PDT | From Rope Of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

DVD LINKS: RELEASE DATES | NEW DVDS | REVIEWS | RSS FEED The Godfather Trilogy: The Coppola Restoration Was there ever a question what I was going to lead with this week? Paramount's restoration of the Godfather trilogy is a godsend and I already brought you the trailer, a 2001 vs. 2008 comparison as well as my review. However, I forgot to mention in the review that Steven Spielberg was actually the one that approached Paramount's Brad Grey on behalf of Francis Ford Coppola asking to begin the restoration on his "first" day when DreamWorks and Paramount teamed up. Strange the restored version would come out only a few days after Paramount and DreamWorks split. BUY THE TRILOGY: DVD Trilogy | Blu-Ray Trilogy

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Brad Brevet

22 September 2008 11:00 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

After the highs and lows of the Emmys show the party really got started. For many, the first stop was the Governor's Ball like Heidi in yet another gown before the other bashes. Some were off to the ET/People bash while others went to hear Samantha Ronson spin at Kress nightclub for the TV Guide soiree. Lindsay Lohan came along for the ride and acted as a pillow for Samantha after a long weekend of gigs. Best Dressed candidate Hayden kept posing pretty before tonight's big Heroes return. The Mad Men folks had a lot to celebrate making history with their Best Drama Series win. In the press room the cast were clearly loving every second of it taking photos of each other on their iPhones, Jon Hamm pretending to light a cigarette as an homage to the Don Draper inside him while January Jones talked about how the

Molly

22 September 2008 12:24 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The men left all the color to the ladies on the red carpet at the Emmys last night, keeping it tame in their dapper suits and tuxes. True to form, the Entourage boys walked and posed together, while Jeremy Piven and John Krasinski held their own with their hands in their pockets. Diddy hammed it up as usual, and Patrick Dempsey, Jon Hamm, and Neil Patrick Harris added just a little more dreaminess to the equation. Mark Wahlberg took a break from his newborn baby boy to hit the red carpet. While most of them played it safe this time around, bonus points all around to the guys for successfully putting their handsome selves together. To see tons (we're talking hundreds) more photos including Jon Hamm, Christian Slater, David Boreanaz and so many others just read more. Mark Wahlberg Michael C. Hall John Krasinski Tim Robbins Kevin Dillon Jon Cryer

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14 September 2008 10:32 AM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Do you remember a George Clooney project, green-lit in May, Men Who Stare at Goats?

Not only does it boast the coolest title in the world, but it's racking up a cast of equal greatness. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, and Jeff Bridges are joining Clooney, under Grant Heslov's direction.

The film is based on Jon Ronson's book of the same title, and follows his investigation into the secret wing of the U.S. First Earth Battalion, a paranormal research unit created in 1978. Its goal was to create "Warrior Monks," supersoldiers who could do all sorts of comic-booky things like walk through walls, become invisible, read minds, and kill creatures by staring at them long enough. One soldier in Ronson's book claims he killed a hamster and a goat doing just that.

The adaptation is already switching things around a bit -- it's set

Elisabeth Rappe

14 September 2008 4:40 AM, PDT | From MovieBlog.Ugo.com | See recent Ugo MovieBlog news

At a round table interview for his new film Choke, Sam Rockwell told us about his upcoming scifi flick, Moon.  He said, “It’s a cloning film.  It’s about two clones that hook up...well not hook up...meet on a space station on the moon.  The guy’s been stranded on the moon for 3 years.  He’s out there mining a product called ‘helium 3’ from the surface of the moon.” Apparently David Bowie’s son is also involved as a writer and director.  “Duncan (Jones).  He’s very talented. “ He continues, “You know, it’s really just a very small kind of movie.  It’s kind of like a Twilight Zone episode or something.  It’s a very simple story about this kind of ‘Robinson Caruso’ character.  He meets a clone and finds out what that’s like.  To meet yourself...I’ve seen a rough cut.  I like it.

13 September 2008 8:40 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges are in talks to join George Clooney in Grant Heslov’s upcoming adaptation of “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Based on the book by British journalist Jon Ronson, the film is set in Iraq and follows a reporter named Bob Wilton (McGregor), who may be in for the story of his life when he encounters Lyn Cassady (Clooney), a psychic solider who claims to be the result of the military experimenting with the paranormal.

Spacey plays a Larry Hooper, a former psychic soldier who is now in charge of an Iraqi prison camp. As for Bridges, he jumps into the role of Bill Django, the creator of the army’s psychic solider program.

McGregor was last seen in “Deception.” Some of his upcoming projects include “Amelia,” “I Love You Phillip Morris” and “Angels & Demons.”

Spacey last starred

Franck Tabouring

13 September 2008 8:22 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

You have to hand it to George Clooney, not only is the man a high powered chick magnet, but he also surrounds himself with first class talent when he’s making films.

The former Batman and Oscar winner’s latest film The Men Who Stare At Goats has Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges currently in negotiations to star opposite him in the film which will surely under-go a title change.

According to The Hollywood Reporter the film is:

“Based on the book by the Guardian columnist Jon Ronson, ‘Goats’ is set in Iraq and centers on Bob Wilton (McGregor), a desperate reporter who stumbles upon the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady (Clooney), who claims to be a former secret U.S. military psychic soldier who was reactivated post-Sept. 11.”

“Goats” chronicles the two men’s travels through Iraq and offers glimpses into the supposedly real

Niall Browne

12 September 2008 6:28 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Around this time last year, George Clooney and his co-writer and producing partner Grant Heslov picked up the rights to The Men Who Stare at Goats. It's a weird title, no doubt, but what the title describes is even weirder.

It's from a book by Guardian columnist Jon Ronson that deals with a desperate reporter finding the story of his dreams when he meets a former soldier in the U.S. Army who is reactivated after the War on Terror begins.

What's the big deal about that? The soldier claims to be part of a special Army program that trains soldiers to fight with their minds. They're "psychic soldiers."

This will be Heslov's first film as a director, and he and Clooney have handed the story over to Peter Straughan for screenwriting duties. And yes, Clooney will be one of the men who stares at goats, Lyn Cassady, the soldier

Colin Boyd

12 September 2008 10:17 AM, PDT | From The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news

An ensemble cast is being lined up to star in the George Clooney and Grant Heslov produced The Men Who Stare At Goats. Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges are all in negotiations to star in he film, based on the book by the Guardian columnist Jon Ronson.

The story is set in Iraq and centers on Bob Wilton (McGregor), a desperate reporter who stumbles upon the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady (Clooney), who claims to be a former secret U.S. military psychic soldier who was re¬activated post-9/11.

The Hollywood Reporter says that Bridges will play Bill Django, the founder of the psychic soldier program and Lyn's mentor. Spacey will play Larry Hooper, a former psychic soldier who is running a prison camp in Iraq.

Clooney and Heslov's Smoke House and BBC Films are co-producing the film with shooting to begin in October.

12 September 2008 6:50 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges are in talks to join George Clooney in the cast of Men Who Stare At Goats, says The Hollywood Reporter. Based on Jon Ronson's book, Goats focuses on a reporter (McGregor) who meets a spy (Clooney) claiming to be a "psychic soldier" reactivated following the 9/11 attacks. The book's title refers to the telepathic (more)

By Simon Reynolds

12 September 2008 12:31 AM, PDT | From cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news

George Clooney has started putting a cast together for one of the mostly oddly titled projects we've reported on this year. It's called Men Who Stare At Goats, and according to Hr he's got Kevin Spacey, Ewan McGregor, and Jeff Bridges in negotiations to be tethered to it. It's based on a book about an army unit with paranormal powers. And here's where it gets really cool. The title refers to the idea that they can kill a goat simply by staring at it. McGregor will play a reporter named Bob Wilton who stumbles onto the secret when he meets a man (Clooney) who claims to be a psychic soldier. Bridges will play Clooney's mentor and the founder of the psychic program, while Spacey will a former psychic soldier now running a prison camp in Iraq. With a concept like that, a title like that, and now a fantastic cast,

11 September 2008 9:56 PM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

George Clooney sure does love his all-star casts. Maybe it's because he knows he's not a big enough name to open a movie all on his own, or maybe he just loves to get pie-faced with fellow gentlemen after a long day of shooting. The Ocean crew is perhaps the definitive all-star cast, and his latest starring vehicle, The Men Who Stare At Goats, features its fair share of premier thespians as well. In talks to star with Sir George are none other than Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff...

Daniel Barna

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