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'The Flintstones' Getting a Reboot by Seth MacFarlane: Report

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted May 16th 2011 5:10PM
Filed under: Movie News, Hot Topic
Seth MacFarlaneYabba dabba wha ...? Seth MacFarlane has closed a deal to reboot 'The Flintstones' via new TV and film projects.

According to Deadline, MacFarlane and his legal team have cleared the necessary hurdles to get the project started.

MacFarlane is known for his Fox cartoon sitcoms 'Family Guy,' 'American Dad' and 'The Cleveland Show,' and that type of humor reportedly put some 'Flintstones' shareholders on edge.

The classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon aired from 1960–1966 on ABC. The series aired several spin-offs and animated specials throughout the years, with the most recent, 'The Flintstones: On the Rocks' airing in 2001.

It was reinterpreted for the big screen starring John Goodman and Rosie O'Donnell in 1994, with a prequel, 'The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,' hitting theaters in 2000.
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Sigourney Weaver Talks 'You Again,' Choosing the Right Roles and 'Avatar 2'

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Sep 24th 2010 2:00PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews
Sigourney Weaver
When she's not busy being an action hero, exploring gorillas in the wild or studying the Na'vi race, Sigourney Weaver likes to dabble in comedy.

The versatile actress had her eye out for a project in which she could exercise comedic timing when 'You Again' came her way. Written by Moe Jelline, directed by Andy Fickman and boasting a cast of seasoned stars, 'You Again' tells the story of a young successful woman, Marni (Kristen Bell), who finds out her high school bully (Odette Yustman) is marrying her brother (James Wolk).

Weaver plays the very rich Aunt Ramona to Yustman's Joanna, but despite her facade, she's still flawed and harboring resentment towards her former high school gal pal Gail (Jamie Lee Curtis), who just happens to be the mom of Joanna's fiancé. Got all that?

In a brand-new interview with Moviefone, the Oscar-nominated film veteran opened up about her new film, how she remains an active Hollywood all-star, her hopes for 'Ghostbusters 3,' playing a vampire in Amy Heckerling's 'Vamps' and teased a possible return for Dr. Grace Augustine in 'Avatar 2.'
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Ask 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Stars Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed and Ashley Greene a Question

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Jun 7th 2010 5:37PM
Filed under: Unscripted, The Twilight Saga
Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed

Hold out a little longer Twi-hards, the latest installment of 'Twilight' is almost here! 'Eclipse' swoops into theaters June 30 and its stars Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale) and Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen) will be taking your questions for a new session of Moviefone Unscripted.

In the newest flick, the Cullens team up with the werewolf pack to stop a newborn vampire army.

On Saturday, June 12, the Cullen kids will be stopping by our Moviefone Unscripted studio to ask each other questions submitted by you.
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First Look: 'Life As We Know It' Trailer

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted May 27th 2010 10:30AM
Filed under: Trailers and Clips, Movie News
Life As We Know ItKatherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel, two of the most popular perennial romantic comedy leads, are joining forces in 'Life As We Know It,' due out Dec. 22, 2010.

Heigl and Duhamel play mismatched god parents to their friend's young child. After one date, they decide not to see each other, but when tragedy strikes the two must come together under one roof and raise the child.

Josh Lucas, Jean Smart and Christina Hendricks also star in this dramedy directed by Greg Berlanti.

Check out the trailer after the jump.
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'Cowboys and Aliens' to Hit Theaters July 29, 2011

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted May 13th 2010 1:30PM
Filed under: Movie News
Daniel CraigThe Wild West is about to get a science fiction shot in the arm on July 29, 2011. That's when Jon Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens' hits theaters.

'Cowboys & Aliens' stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell and Noah Ringer and was written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof.

According to the official Dreamworks press release, in 1873 a stranger with no memory (Craig) stumbles into the desert town of Absolution, located in the Arizona Territory. Craig's character isn't welcomed in the desert town and quickly clashes with Colonel Dolarhyde (Ford).

More details after the jump.
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'Avatar' Sets Blu-ray Record

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Apr 23rd 2010 10:30AM
Filed under: Movie News
Not even Blu-ray and DVD release could slow down the record-breaking streak of 'Avatar.'

According to the Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron's blockbuster sold 1.5 million Blu-ray copies in one day, besting the previous champ, 'The Dark Knight.'

Early estimates had retailers selling out of 60 percent of their Blu-ray inventory and 50 percent of their DVDs, a Fox representative told the Hollywood Reporter.

More details after the jump.
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Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg Cop Out in 'The Other Guys' Trailer

By Chris Harnick (Subscribe to Chris Harnick's posts), Posted Apr 9th 2010 2:57PM
Filed under: Trailers and Clips, Video
The Other GuysThis summer, Columbia Pictures and director Adam McKay are introducing audiences to 'The Other Guys.'

However, these 'Guys' are pretty familiar to audiences. Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell star in this buddy-cop action/comedy hybrid. From the looks of this trailer they're joined by some pretty high-profile colleagues; Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Keaton all pop up. Eagle-eyed fans of 'The Office' will also recognize Andy Buckley (David Wallace) as the jumper.
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