• Adam Sandler Shatters Razzie Records With Eleven Nominations

    As the race for the year's most coveted trophies came to a close with this weekend's Oscars ceremony, another much less prestigious awards competition was just getting started. Nominations have been announced for the 32nd Razzie Awards, handed out to the "worst achievements in film" each year. Leading the 2012 list is Adam Sandler, whose…

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  • /Filmcast Ep. 142 - Hanna (GUEST: Dave Gonzales From Latino Review)

    This week, Dave, Devindra, and Adam compare the two Arthurs, praise the works of Tom McCarthy, unravel the mysteries of Hanna, lament the passing of one of the greatest directors of all time, and give a shout out to a pioneering movie blog. Special guest Dave Gonzales joins us from Latino Review. You can always e-mail…

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  • 'Arthur' Trailer #2

    Warner Bros has released a second movie trailer for the remake of Arthur. Russell Brand plays an "irresponsible charmer" named Arthur Bachwho will lose his limitless fortune if he doesn't accept an arranged marriage. I'm still not sold on two things: 1. The need for this remake and 2. that this movie is funny enough…

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  • The 2011 Summer Movie Season Begins Friday, March 4th

    We thought global warming was heating up the planet, but really it's Hollywood. They're making it summer all year long. The first weekend of May is generally considered the beginning of the summer movie season but, as those three months got more and more crowded, that date slowly crept into late April. Now, 2011 changes…

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  • 'Arthur' Trailer Featuring Russell Brand And Helen Mirren

    Well, it's about bloody time. Jason Winer's remake of the classic Dudley Moore comedy Arthur, starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Luis Guzman, Jennifer Garner and others is scheduled for release on April 8 but we hadn't seen a trailer until now. The film is about a spoiled New York billionaire whose whole life has been…

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  • First Footage: Russell Brand And Helen Mirren In 'Arthur'

    I'll say it: I like Russell Brand. Came as a big surprise to me, too. What was once a sort of uncomfortable tendency to chuckle at his antics has evolved into a full-on acceptance of his manic energy and total willingness to do just about anything for a laugh. I understand why people don't like…

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  • First Official Look: Russell Brand And Helen Mirren In 'Arthur'

    The hook here, I suppose, is that after a string of photos taken by photographers outside the production, we've now got the first 'official' look at Russell Brand and Helen Mirren in the remake of Arthur. Brand plays the Dudley Moore role -- a rich, spoiled drunk -- and Mirren takes over for John Gielgud…

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  • Back To The Future DeLorean Featured In Russell Brand's Arthur

    NO PHOTOS A couple weeks ago, set photos were leaked online revealing that the Batmobile would be making an appearance in Arthur, the remake of the fan-favorite '80s comedy.  We originally thought that the cape crusader's car being used in the film was a quick gag, but a week later, more set photos were posted…

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  • Russell Brand And Luis Guzman As Batman And Robin In Arthur

    NO PHOTOS A little over a week ago, set photos were leaked online revealing that the Batmobile would be making an appearance in Arthur, the remake of the fan-favorite '80s comedy. At the time it seemed likely that the car's presence in the film wouldn't amount to anything more than a quick gag, but now…

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  • First Look: Russell Brand As Arthur

    NO PHOTO Splash News has gotten the first shot of a beardless Russell Brand in costume/make-up for the upcoming remake of the 1981 comedy Arthur. Production is currently under way in New York City. The original '80s film focused on class, alcoholism and romance, and starred Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli. Brand is on board…

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  • The Batmobile In Arthur?

    You may have thought you saw the last of Batman Forever's rendition of the Batmobile (because, honestly, why wouldn't you have?), but it looks as though it will have one last hurrah in Warner Bros. upcoming Arthur remake, which began shooting today in downtown Manhattan. For those who don't recall, the original Arthur came out…

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  • Jennifer Garner And Nick Nolte Join Russell Brand's Arthur Remake

    Variety is reporting that Jennifer Garner and Nick Nolte are in talks to join Russell Brand in the remake of the 1981 comedy Arthur. The original '80s film focused on class, alcoholism and romance, and starred Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli. Garner will play a character played by Jill Eikenberry in the original -- the…

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  • Helen Mirren Joining Russell Brand In Arthur Remake

    The Hollywood Reporter has word that Helen Mirren will be joining Russell Brand in the remake of the 1981 comedy Arthur. The original '80s film focused on class, alcoholism and romance, and starred Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli. Brand is on board to play a wealthy drunk playboy who is set to "inherit a fortune…

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  • Arthur Remake Nabs Director: Modern Family Producer Jason Winer

    I'm not sure what your reaction was upon hearing that Arthur, the 'classic' '80s tale of class, alcoholism and romance starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minelli, was being remade. Mine was something along the lines of "...why?" The charismatic and free-spirited Russell Brand is taking on the role of a wealthy drunk staring down the…

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  • Meryl Streep To Serve Russell Brand In The Arthur Remake?

    Roger Friedman is reporting a rumour that the team remaking Arthur are keen to bag Meryl Streep for a role. The part in question would be the do-over's equivalent of the valet played by John Gielgud in the original and despite the sex change, they'd still be using the name Hobson for the character, at least…

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