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'The Lone Ranger' Trailer: The Rise of an American Legend

Jenni Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:30 EDT

The newest trailer for "The Lone Ranger" gives us a better feeling for Johnny Depp's Tonto and the genesis of his relationship with Armie Hammer's Lone Ranger. Tonto's got better dialogue in this clip, whereas in previous trailers, he was talking to the Lone Ranger's horse and making deadpan jokes. It may or may not calm down the folks poking fun at Depp's serious take on the Native American sidekick. Although there is quite a bit that we already saw in the trailer released in April, it's not unpleasant to revisit Hammer's handsome visage, especially since most of us last saw it under a thick layer of latex in "J. Edgar." (He played the dreamy prince in "Mirror Mirror" after that, which is worth a look!) Of course, the trailer includes the iconic image of the Lone Ranger's white horse rearing up with a neigh, a train hold-up, explosions, and amazing feats of horse agility. And then there's Helena Bonham Carter with her fabulously tattooed fake leg, which shoots bullets from its boot heel. Will director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer be able to recreate their success with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise with help from the Lone Ranger and Tonto? We'll see for ourselves when the movie opens July 3.

'Star Trek Into Darkness': How J.J. Abrams Kept the Identity of Benedict Cumberbatch's Villain a Secret

Jenni Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:31 EDT

J.J. Abrams has taken the task of protecting audiences from spoilers where no man (or woman!) has gone before. Journalists were invited to a sneak peek of "Star Trek Into Darkness" footage last December. As Slashfilm's Germain Lussier explains, Abrams introduced the footage and asked everyone to keep the details on the down-low. Now that "STID" is in theaters, the lengths Abrams et al went to keep some key details super secret -- even to journalists -- have become clear. While there was plenty of speculation about the true identity of Benedict Cumberbatch, he was merely introduced as John Harrison in the footage, both in dialogue and visually. According to Lussier, who saw the footage, certain details "were 100 percent different from the sequence when it screened in December, again at CinemaCon in April and possibly other places." "STID" co-writer and producer Damon Lindelof had more to say about the switcheroo. "[Producer] Bryan Burk was the one who first proposed that we use the space jump sequence as a way of getting folks excited for the movie… The challenge was obvious [because] this is AFTER the reveal. Therefore, J.J. and post production supervisor Ben Rosenblatt executed a 'Harrison Cut' to preserve the secret. I'd rather not get into the details of how this was accomplished, suffice to say it wasn't easy. It was, however, worth it.” Of course, those of us who saw the movie know his real identity -- and mum's the word. [via SlashFilm]

Zach Galifianakis's 'Hangover III' Date: A Formerly Homeless Pal

Jenni Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:24 EDT

Not everyone gets to have a glamorous red carpet experience in their lives, but being friends with Zach Galifianakis helps. Seems like being friends with the "Hangover" star helps in general, too. The mensch-y comic, who reprises his role as the weird friend Alan in "The Hangover III," brought an old friend he met almost 20 years ago in a Los Angeles laundromat as his date. Elizabeth "Mimi" Haist, 87, met Galifianakis when she was working for tips at their local laundromat. According to the NY Daily News, he stopped going to Fox Laundry after "The Hangover" – Haist quipped, "Maybe he has his own washer and dryer now." Two years ago, Galifianakis found out Haist was homeless and took action. He got her a one-bedroom apartment, and also pays her rent and all utilities. Apparently, even Renee Zellweger has gotten involved. (Who knew the two actors were even friends?) She bought furniture for Haist and reportedly buys her groceries. This isn't the first time on the red carpet for Haist. She also went as Galifianakis' date to "The Hangover II" and "The Campaign." As she told the Daily News, "If he's in town, he takes me. Otherwise he lets me take a friend. I dress up nice and a friend helps me with my makeup. It's fun, not something I've ever dreamed I'd experience. The limo takes me home afterwards." [via Time h/t Daily News]

'The Hangover: Part III' L.A. Premiere: Bradley Cooper and His Wolfpack Were Out in Full Force (PHOTOS)

Dana Taddeo — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:29 EDT

It looks like the Wolfpack managed to make it out of Vegas alive, because they took on L.A. last night (May 20). Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and, yes, Mr. Chow, aka Ken Jeong, were all on hand to celebrate the epic conclusion of Todd Phillips's tale of debauchery, otherwise known as "The Hangover: Part III." Every member of the pack looked ready for action, including the ladies of the group, Heather Graham and Jamie Chung. Graham wore a low-cut, emerald green gown, and Chung rocked a low-cut, black and lacy number. As for the men, Helms and Galifianakis kept it classic in suit jackets and ties, while Cooper took a little fashion risk and opted for a burnt orange-colored suit. On anyone else we would hate it, but Phil can do no wrong. "Part III" brings the Wolfpack back to Las Vegas, but this time around there is no wedding, and no bachelor party -- so they shouldn't get into that much trouble, right? Don't bet on it. Check out the photos below. "The Hangover: Part III" stumbles into theaters Thursday, May 23.

'The Wolverine' New Trailer: More Ninjas, More Action and Jean Grey?

Jenni Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:59 EDT

It all starts with a nightmare. In this brand-new trailer for "The Wolverine," Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) is alive and well… Or is she? Our bearded buddy Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) wakes up in a cold sweat, the memories of his misdeeds fresh in his mind. Jackman's sporting a giant Jean Valjean-style vibe as he tries to outrun his past. "It's not who I am anymore," Wolverine growls. Unfortunately for him, a fearless ronin Yukio (Rila Fukushima) is hot on his trail. In a dazzling feat of swords-womanship, she busts into the dank bar where Logan is drowning his sorrows. The past is coming back for Logan-slash-Wolverine in a real way. Will he choose to become mortal? Is it worth giving up his adamantium claws and mutant skills, or is this the best way for him to make amends for his past actions –- and his part in the death of his beloved Jean Grey? Unfortunately, there's a hitch. Viper (Svetlana Khodchenkova) is just waiting for him to turn in his X-Men ID card. This trailer shows off more of Viper than previous teasers, as well as a juicier chunk of the action. And, of course, Wolverine in his cigar-chomping glory. "The Wolverine" opens July 26, 2013.

New DVD Blu-Ray: 'Side Effects,' 'The Last Stand'

Natasha Young — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:09:37 EDT

Moviefone's New Release of the Week “Side Effects” What's it about? Side effects may occur in this psychological thriller about a new prescription drug gone awry starring Rooney Mara and Jude Law. Why we're IN: This film manages to bring sexy and scary into balance, and the cast is a winning combination. Moviefone's Blu-ray of the Week “My Neighbor Totoro” What's it about? A classic animated film about two Japanese girls who meet a furry forest sprite, created by acclaimed Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki and featuring voice performances by young Dakota Fanning and her little sister Elle Fanning. Why we're IN: “Totoro” is a beloved classic, and we're glad to see it being brought to life once again in Blu-ray. New on DVD & Blu-ray “The Last Stand” What's it about? Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Los Angeles cop-turned-border town sherriff in this shoot-‘em-up, action-packed movie. Johnny Knoxville provides the yucks. In or Out: IN. Watch an Exclusive Blu-ray Clip from "The Last Stand" “Parker” What's it about? Jason Statham is Parker, a professional thief who justifies his line of work with an ethical code, who goes on a revenge spree with a little help from an unlikely partner (played by Jennifer Lopez) after his accomplices stab him in the back. Unfortunately, the acting falls flat. In or Out: OUT. “Love Sick Love” What's it about? Man meets woman. Man dates woman. Woman kidnaps man and tortures him in an isolated house with her disturbed family – creepy kids included. "Love Sick Love" reaches for both laughs and cringes, but ends up just confusing. In or Out: OUT. “Struck By Lightning” What's it about? A coming-of-age story with a healthy dose of cynicism, high school senior and aspiring writer Carson Phillips (Chris Colfer) blackmails his fellow students into helping him launch a literary magazine, with some help and comedic relief from Rebel Wilson. In or Out: IN. “Stand Up Guys” What's it about? When a former mobster gets out of jail after serving twenty-eight years for refusing to rat out his associates, he and his former mobster pals (played by Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Alan Arkin) try to make up for lost time in amusing ways. For all of these actors' chops and potential, the material just doesn't hold up. In or Out: OUT. New to Blu-ray "National Lampoon's Vacation" 30th Anniversary Edition Watch an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the "National Lampoon's Vacation" Blu-ray "Howl's Moving Castle" "Captain America" (1990) Collector's Edition "The Public Enemy" (1931) "White Heat" (1949)

'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters': Jeremy Renner Never Read the Script Before Signing On

Katie Roberts — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:25 EDT

Jeremy Renner was notoriously prickly while promoting “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” earlier this year, acting as if he truly hated the movie based on the classic fairy tale and wanted to distance himself as far from it as possible. Critics almost universally agreed with that sentiment, including Moviefone's, who described the film as “88 Minutes of My Life I Will Never Get Back.” So if the movie was really that bad, and Renner knew it, why did he agree to star in it in the first place? Turns out he has a reason -- though not a very good one. In an interview clip from “Hansel & Gretel”'s forthcoming DVD and Blu-ray release, Renner reveals that he never actually read the script before deciding to sign on to the project, which filmed in 2011 and was slated for a 2012 release before eventually being dumped in theaters in January. What would possess Renner to skip over a crucial part of the decision-making process when it comes to his acting career? A single concept image of Hansel and Gretel. “The initial attraction to do the movie came from a little one sheet that I got before I even got the script, and it was something that they ended up shooting in the movie,” Renner said. “It was Hansel and Gretel walking away. There's a fire going and a witch burning in the background. He has a shotgun, and she has this crossbow. That's interesting to me. I don't know why, but it was.” We don't know why, either, but we bet that Renner has already learned to better control his impulses. [via MTV Movies]

'Angry Birds' Movie Flies Forward

Katie Roberts — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:52 EDT

The idea to make a movie based on insanely-popular game "Angry Birds" was first introduced years ago, but the project had yet to gain any forward momentum. Now (fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how eager you are to see those birds fly in 3-D), it looks like the film will come to fruition after all, with sources telling The Wrap that veteran screenwriter Jon Vitti has been hired to pen a script. Vitti, an Emmy-winning writer and producer on shows such as “The Simpsons,” “King of the Hill,” and “The Office,” is no stranger to turning existing stories into successful big screen features, having contributed his writing and consulting talents to films such as “The Simpsons Movie,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” and the first two “Ice Age” movies. But he may face an uphill battle with "Angry Birds," which has no real plot and whose outcome is based purely on gamers' performance. And turning video games into movies has always been a dicey prospect in Hollywood, both in terms of quality and finances; for every successful “Tomb Raider” or “Resident Evil,” there's a “Doom” or “Super Mario Brothers” waiting in the wings. Vitti will have the help of Catherine Winder, former Lucasfilm Animation and Fox Animation executive, who'll serve as producer on the project alongside “Despicable Me”'s John Cohen. “I'm very excited that Jon and Catherine have joined us, bringing with them their vast expertise,” said Mikael Hed, CEO of 'Angry Birds' maker Rovio Entertainment, which is backing the film financially. “I'm confident we are building the right team to deliver an amazing movie experience to our fans.” The movie, to be released by Sony, is set to hit theaters sometime in July 2016. We'll hold on to our slingshots until then. [via TheWrap]

Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique: First Look at the Actress in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'

Katie Roberts — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:07:09 EDT

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” director Bryan Singer has been tweeting up a storm (and tweeting about Storm) ever since he took the helm of the latest installment of the “X-Men” franchise, and on Monday he gave fans yet another taste of what they can expect from the film, revealing the first glimpse of Jennifer Lawrence re-applying her Mystique makeup. The striking image shows Lawrence decked out in head-to-toe blue body paint, revealing every last curve of the Academy Award-winning actress's body. Her yellow eyes and red hair pop against her bright skin, and she's seen standing in front of a green screen backdrop. This is Lawrence's second time appearing as the shape-shifting mutant (who Singer described as “vengeful'), having first stripped down in 2011's “X-Men: First Class.” “Days of Future Past” promises to meld that world with the one seen in the first three “X-Men” films, purportedly featuring a time-traveling Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), who warns the mutants of the past about a catastrophic future. Stars Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellan, Anna Paquin, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender, among many others, are all slated to reprise their roles. “X-Men: Days of Future Past” hits theaters July 18, 2014. [via Twitter h/t CinemaBlend]

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'Anchorman 2' Teaser: 'The Hair Will Be Perfect'

Katie Roberts — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:59 EDT

The Channel 4 news team is back and classier than ever in the newest teaser trailer for “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” Likening the gang to Jesus and Jay-Z, a voiceover assures us that just as those great men returned, so will Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), and Champ Kind (David Koechner). “And when they do,” the narrator promises, “one thing is for sure: their hair will be perfect.” And by the beard of Zeus, their follicles are indeed perfect. Short and sweet, the clip gives us a quick glimpse of our heroes, who look and sound the same -- and as self-delusional -- as they did in 2004, the last time they graced the big screen. There's no sign of anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) or any of the other stars appearing in the flick (including Harrison Ford, Kristen Wiig, Nicole Kidman, Tina Fey, and Amy Poehler), but we're still pumped to see the old gang back together again. “Anchorman 2” drops December 20.

'Epic' Premiere NYC: Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell Walk the Green Carpet (PHOTOS)

Dana Taddeo — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:35 EDT

Amanda Seyfried and her "Epic" co-stars walked a green carpet for the animated film's premiere on Saturday. Fake grass and assorted shrubbery lined Seyfried, Colin Farrell, and Jason Sudeikis's path at the event, and one of their co-stars, comedian Judah Friedlander, even took a moment to relax and lie in the grass, much to the delight of photographers. "Epic" tells the classic story of the ongoing battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil, who wish to destroy it. When a teenage girl (Amanda Seyfried) finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she teams up with an elite band of warriors and a crew of comical, larger-than-life figures, to save their world…and ours. The Leafmen characters featured in "Epic" are inspired by William Joyce's book "The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs," which introduced the Samurai-like warriors. Check out the "Epic" premiere photos below. The movie hits theaters May 24.

'Fast & Furious 6' Unscripted: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker Talk Badasses & the Franchise's Future (VIDEO)

Dana Taddeo — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:11 EDT

Why were Paul Walker and Vin Diesel chased by helicopters in real life? In the latest episode of Unscripted, the "Fast & Furious 6" stars talk about their wild night at a real-life illegal street race, what "Fast" characters are the most badass, and how many more films are left in the action franchise's future. In the latest adrenaline-pumping "Fast" installment, Agent Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) enlists Dom (Diesel) and his team to bring a rival gang, led by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), to justice in exchange for a clean criminal record. Not a bad deal. Watch Diesel and Walker go Unscripted above. "Fast & Furious 6" speeds into theaters May 24.

Seth MacFarlane Says He Won't Host the Oscars Next Year

Katie Roberts — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:34:53 EDT

Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief: Seth MacFarlane has just confirmed that he won't return to host next year's Oscars. MacFarlane, whose bawdy, politically incorrect performance as host of this year's telecast received mixed, mostly-negative reviews (two words: “Boobs Song”), announced on Twitter Monday that he simply didn't have the time to commit to the gig. “Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again,” MacFarlane wrote. “Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep.” Indeed, by the time next year's ceremony rolls around, MacFarlane will be deep in post-production on his next directorial vehicle, the comedy-western “A Million Ways to Die in the West,” in which he will also star. Despite early reports that he had been invited back to host the Academy Awards telecast, MacFarlane's other commitments -- he also helms Fox's “Family Guy” -- were just too numerous. “However, I highly recommend the job, as [Craig] Zadan and [Neil] Meron are two of the most talented producers in the business,” MacFarlane said of the pair, who produced this year's ceremony and are returning to the gig in 2014. Zadan and Meron came to MacFarlane's defense in the wake of negative reviews of his performance, accusing critics of not understanding the host's subversive humor. With MacFarlane out of contention, it's someone else's turn to be subversive. But MacFarlane says he already has an idea of who might fit that bill. “My suggestion for host is Joaquin Phoenix,” he wrote. [via THR]

'Blue Jasmine' Poster Debut: Cate Blanchett Is Strikingly Stoic (PHOTO)

Dana Taddeo — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:46 EDT

Details about Woody Allen's latest film, "Blue Jasmine," may be hard to come by, but we've got something that will give fans of the director something to ponder for a while: the official poster (below), featuring a strikingly pensive Cate Blanchett. What we do know is that the film tells the story of a fashionable New York housewife in the final stages of an acute crisis. Sure, this may raise more questions than answers, but that just makes you want to see "Blue Jasmine" more, right? The movie also stars Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard, Louis C.K., and Bobby Cannavale. Check out the poster below, and discover what "Blue Jasmine" is all about when it hits theaters July 26. Click to zoom

'Star Wars Rebels': New Animated Series Will Take Place Between 'Episode III and 'Episode IV'

Drew Taylor — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:15:44 EDT

Shortly after Disney acquired Lucasfilm a number of projects in development at the studio were either canceled outright or locked up in a dark closet somewhere (like Seth Green's off-color spoof series "Star Wars Detours"). One of those projects that was quietly canceled was the long-running "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" TV series, which debuted in 2008 on the Cartoon Network and had gained a healthy following in the years that followed, amassing more than 100 episodes. Fans were promised that a new, altogether different series would be announced soon, though, and today that has come to pass. New computer-animated series "Star Wars Rebels" has been announced, to air on Disney XD in fall 2014. This, admittedly, sounds pretty cool. "Star Wars Rebels" will be set in the period of time between "Star Wars: Episode III" and "Star Wars: Episode IV." In a brief promotional video on the Star Wars website, you can see executive producer Dave Filoni (who also oversaw "Clone Wars") lovingly caressing an "Art of Star Wars" book, saying they drew inspiration from original designer Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the first film. Filoni is joined by Simon Kinberg, who will serve as an executive producer and script the one-hour pilot of the series (which will air on the Disney Channel initially); Kinberg is heavily involved in Disney's grand design for the "Star Wars" universe, serving as a consultant on the J.J. Abrams-directed "Star Wars: Episode VII" and writing a standalone feature set in the universe. Filoni will be joined by Greg Weisman, an executive producer who has worked on everything from "Young Justice" to "Spectacular Spider-Man" but is probably best known for the beloved Disney animated series "Gargoyles." The official statement describes the series as taking place "in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape." The statement then quickly adds: "Details about the show are a closely guarded secret at this point." This seems to be a particularly fertile setting in the "Star Wars" universe, as Brian Wood's recent, totally brilliant "Star Wars" comic book takes place about three months after the original "Star Wars" ended. "Star Wars Rebels" will hit Disney XD in fall of 2014, while "Star Wars: Episode VII" follows closely in the summer of 2015. Make sure your lightsabers are fully charged. [via Star Wars]

James Badge Dale, 'Iron Man 3' Star, Is Also in 'World War Z' and 'The Lone Ranger'

Drew Taylor — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:25 EDT

James Badge Dale has always been one of those promising character actors who you knew to keep an eye on; he starred as a squirrely everyman caught in a vast conspiracy in AMC's short-lived series "Rubicon," and anchored the very best scene in Robert Zemeckis's "Flight" (he was the cancer patient in the staircase). But this summer he not only flirts with superstardom, he takes superstardom out to a five-course meal and brings it back to his place. In successive months, James Badge Dale stars in three of the summer's biggest, most talked-about blockbusters. You can currently see him as a gum-chewing bad guy in the excellent "Iron Man 3"; next month he battles hordes of flesh-eating zombies in the highly anticipated "World War Z," and in July he stars alongside Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in Disney's mega-budget "The Lone Ranger." We got to speak with the actor about what it was like being in these projects and how comfortable he is with the title "The King of Summer." Take that Will Smith! First off, congratulations. Did you ever think you would be starring in three of the hottest movies of the summer season? I did not plan it this way. Let me be very clear about that. But it must be a thrill for you? It's great. I had a great time doing all three films. All three films are very different. And to have them all open up in one summer a month apart, I've never experienced anything like this before. It's thrilling. Let me first talk about "Iron Man 3." Were you a fan of the comic book before you signed on? Let me tell you about my childhood, about my level of geekdom -- I got beat up by the kids who used to read comics. I was definitely down the geek ladder. I wasn't cool enough to read the comic books. My cousin is actually a massive comic book fan and she walked me through the Marvel universe. She was my technical advisor of the film. She gave me all the info on the characters and the world. And I brought her to the premiere. That's a good trade-off. You know, you don't work for free. Did you reference anything specific from the comic book? No. They kind of gave me free reign to do what I wanted to do. And Savin seemed to be a combination of the old template of the Coldblood character and another character in the 'Extremis' arc. The great thing about Shane Black and especially Downey -- you get on set with Downey and they are very much about the creative process as it's happening then and there. And they like to play. You're not boxed in by anything. I've seen about 20 minutes of "Lone Ranger" and it looks pretty amazing. What brought you to that project? They said I could grow a moustache and I was like “I'm on board, yeah. Let's do it.” No I'm kidding. To me, it was Gore Verbinski. There's not many guys out there like him. He makes big movies that are very good. The story works, it was a great script, and we had a lot of fun on it. And I'd never done a western before. That was the great thing about "Iron Man 3," that was the great thing about "World War Z" -- I've never done a zombie movie before, I've never done a comic book film before. This was all new. And as an actor you want to do things that are new and exciting. I was going to ask you about some of the amazing directors you've worked with -- Martin Scorsese, Steve McQueen, Joe Carnahan, Robert Zemeckis -- do you sort of watch them and pick up things from each of them? I'm a watcher, I am. When I did "The Departed" in '05, I was very young. And I didn't really know how to conduct myself on set. But what I did was watch Matt Damon watch Martin Scorsese. Damon studied Scorsese and talked to him about film every chance he got. Because sometimes you just have one moment with these directors... You should talk to them and watch them work and soak it in, because it can only help you as an actor and understand your place in the whole film process. So I try to steal a page from Damon's playbook and watch and study the different methods. Damon wants to direct soon. Is that something you want to try, too? I'm still trying to figure out this acting thing. Talk to me in 10 years. What can you tell us about "World War Z?" "World War Z" -- that's a big movie in scope and size. It's based on this book by Max Brooks, which I think is a brilliant book, but the idea of the zombie epic becoming a worldwide plague. You think of it in terms of disease. I think the brilliance of the movie is what happens with society and economy and government and the way that these things break down. If you had a worldwide economic collapse, what would the results of those be? In a strange way it's very realistic. The kind of ongoing creative process of "World War Z" has been highly publicized. Were you brought back for those reshoots? No. As in the book, it's almost like a series of vignettes. So the part that I'm in is isolated and it wasn't touched. Have you seen it yet? Yeah I have seen it. It's pretty cool. I saw it at 11 o'clock in the morning. I've never seen a zombie movie at 11 a.m. Let me put it this way: it changed the way I dealt with the rest of the day. So it maintains its intensity even though it's PG-13? I know that's what everybody's worried about with a zombie film. But people were jumping out of their seats at the screening I was at -- at 11 in the morning. That's when you know it's good. Yeah. When people are screaming at 11 a.m., it's good. So can we start calling James Badge Dale "The King of Summer" from now on? [Laughs] You know how many people in my neighborhood would just rip me apart for that one? I'm going to take that as a yes. [Laughs] Thank you.

'Catching Fire' at Cannes: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth Celebrate 'Hunger Games' Sequel (PHOTOS)

Dana Taddeo — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:11 EDT

Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of "Catching Fire" invaded the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday to celebrate the latest "Hunger Games" installment. Liam Hemsworth and Sam Claflin, aka Gale and Finnick, joined Lawrence in France for a photocall and party for the sequel. Ms. Everdeen looked sophisticated in a black strapless top and black pants, and then went glam in a white strapless dress and hot pink pumps on the red carpet during the party. In "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," the second adaptation of Suzanne Collins's book series, Hunger Games victors Katniss (Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) embark on an obligatory "Victor's Tour" of the 12 Capitol-controlled districts of Panem, and soon learn they will be thrown back into the arena to again fight for their lives in the 75th Annual Hunger Games. Check out the photos below! "Catching Fire" hits theaters November 22.

Box Office: Is 'Star Trek Into Darkness' a Hit or a Miss?

Gary Susman — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:21:19 EDT

On paper, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' looks like a smash. It earned a starship-load of money, debuted at No. 1, and dethroned two-week box office champ "Iron Man 3." And yet, box office analysts think it underperformed, falling far short of the $100 million premiere they'd expected. Are the pundits right? Were the "Star Trek" numbers less than stellar? Or do the analysts have a warped perspective? Alas, even cold Vulcan logic may not be able to solve this one; it really depends on your point of view. Here are the arguments on both sides. Hit: "Star Trek Into Darkness" earned an estimated $70.6 million in North America over the weekend. Add another $13.5 million from screenings Wednesday at midnight and throughout Thursday, and the movie has a total so far of $84.1 million. Miss: Distributor Paramount was expecting a $100 million weekend. These figures didn't come close. Hit: Still, $70.6 million is a pretty huge opening. Miss: Not by the standards of the previous installment, 2009's "Star Trek," which opened at $75.2 million from Friday to Sunday, plus another $4.0 million from Thursday screenings. Hit: The film's take includes an impressive $13.5 million from 336 IMAX screens. That means "Star Trek" earned 16 percent of its take from IMAX, compared to 10 percent for "Iron Man 3" during its debut two weeks ago. Miss: Even with 3D and IMAX surcharges, "Into Darkness" couldn't outperform the 2009 "Star Trek," which sold only standard-price tickets. Hit: The movie averaged $18,241 per screen, the highest of any film in current wide release. Miss: Tiny indie dramedy "Frances Ha," which opened opposite "Star Trek" this weekend, debuted on just four screens but averaged nearly twice as much, $33,500 per venue. Hit: While the last "Star Trek" earned less than half its take overseas, the new one is doing twice as well as last time in many countries around the world. Having opened a week ago in most territories, it's already grossed $80.5 million overseas, thanks to redoubled marketing efforts abroad by Paramount. Miss: Paramount missed some marketing opportunities at home. A merchandising dispute between J.J. Abrams and CBS (which holds the rights to the "Star Trek" characters) meant few licensed products on retailers shelves and a far less ubiquitous presence than the film should have had in terms of grabbing retail consumers' attention. Hit: A late move to a Thursday opening date may have increased the movie's premiere earnings. Miss: Or it may have harmed those earnings, since the last-minute shift may have confused ticketbuyers. Hit: Still, no other wide-release summer-blockbuster-hopeful dared to open against it, so "Into Darkness" had the multiplex pretty much to itself. Miss: The movie still faced stiff competition from holdovers "Iron Man 3" and "The Great Gatsby," which earned almost $60 million combined this weekend. And next weekend, it'll get slammed by the one-two punch of "Fast and Furious 6" and "The Hangover Part III." Hit: "Into Darkness" earned an A from CinemaScore, indicating especially strong word-of-mouth among the fans who saw it. Miss: So why, after 47 years of "Star Trek" TV series and movies and books and videogames, can't the franchise break out beyond its base of loyal fans?

Box Office: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Misses $100M Domestic Mark on Opening Weekend

Alex Suskind — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:38 EDT

LOS ANGELES — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. The latest voyage of the starship Enterprise fell short of its predecessor, 2009's "Star Trek," which opened with $75.2 million.

Beyonce Pregnant Again? Sources Confirm 'Epic' Star Is Carrying Baby No. 2

Dana Taddeo — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:17:55 EDT

Turns out those Beyonce pregnancy reports are more than just speculation. Multiple sources have confirmed to E! News that the "Epic" star and her rapper husband, Jay-Z, are expecting baby number two. While the couple have yet to comment or confirm, fellow hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons tweeted his congratulations to the couple. Hmm, interesting. Very interesting. Speculation about whether Blue Ivy's mom was again with child began after photos of Bey looking a little bit bigger in the tummy region while on tour popped up on the Internet. The NY Post then reported that sources had confirmed to them that the singer was, in fact, pregnant. As you may recall, Beyonce announced her first pregnancy without saying a word -- she just showed up at the MTV Video Music Awards sporting an unmistakable baby bump and rubbed her belly. In other words, there's no telling when or how Beyonce will announce baby number two. We'll be waiting! [via E! News, NY Post]