• 'RoboCop' Review: A Messy, Yet Better Than Expected Remake

    If Jose Padilha's RoboCop wasn't called "RoboCop," it would be much easier to embrace. While this remake evokes and/or borrows many designs and big ideas from Paul Verhoven's 1987 original, the meat of the story is almost totally unique, giving it the feel of a completely different movie. Obviously, that was the point, but by…

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  • Alex Murphy Is A Lover And A Fighter In New 'Robocop' Images

    As remakes go, Jose Padilha's Robocop seems to be one of the more interesting ones. Not only does it promise a whole new spin on the core concept -- by focusing far more closely on the toll that Robocopping takes on Alex Murphy for example -- it's assembled a great cast to help sell that…

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  • 'Robocop' International Trailer: The Man In The Machine

    Most of the Robocop marketing so far has focused on, well, Robocop (Joel Kinnaman). But before he was Robocop, he was a plain old human known as Alex Murphy -- and as the latest international trailer reminds us, Alex is lurking inside of him still. While there's more than enough action to go around in…

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  • 'Robocop' Trailer: The Classic Sci-Fi Film Gets A Modern Remake

    "Dead or alive, you're coming with me." The first trailer for José Padilha's remake of Robocop is finally here. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton and Abbie Cornish, it's scheduled for release February 7. Check it out below. Head to Apple Trailers for the full HD trailer. Here's an embed. This trailer is quite different…

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  • 'RoboCop' Panel Recap: OCP Peddles A Killing Machine With A Conscience [Comic Con 2013]

    Our first real look at José Padilha's remake of RoboCop in motion features Samuel L. Jackson as a loud, opinionated television personality, on a stage emblazoned with American flags. This guy Pat Novak, whom Jackson describes as "Rush Sharpton," is talking about the use of drones in military service oversees. Indeed, in news footage of an operation…

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  • Jose Padilha's 'RoboCop' Remake Adds 'Contagion' Actress Jennifer Ehle

    As one Paul Verhoeven remake plops into theaters, another one is gearing up to start shooting. Fortunately for us, Jose Padilha's RoboCop already looks much more promising than Len Wiseman's Total Recall ever did. For one thing, Padilha is assembling a top-notch cast. Joel Kinnaman has been set to play the lead for some time now,…

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  • Jackie Earle Haley Joins 'Robocop', Jay Baruchel Circling

    José Padilha has rounded up an impressive array of talent for his new Robocop remake, and the latest additions are no exception. A new report has surfaced today indicating that Jackie Earle Haley is now signed on, while Jay Baruchel is said to be circling a key role. The two join a cast that already…

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  • José Padilha's 'Robocop' Remake Finds A Villain In Hugh Laurie

    After eight seasons of playing the stubborn, selfish, and mean-spirited -- but ultimately helpful -- Dr. Gregory House on TV, Hugh Laurie is about to go full-on evil for the big screen. The Brit actor has just signed on for José Padilha's upcoming remake for MGM of Paul Verhoeven's 1987 sci-fi classic Robocop, in the role…

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  • Abbie Cornish In Talks For 'Robocop'

    Whatever doubts you may still have about MGM's Robocop remake, at least director José Padilha is recruiting a strong cast to help him out. The Killing star Joel Kinnaman was confirmed as the title character earlier this year, and since then Padilha's been filling out the supporting roles with stars like Gary Oldman and Samuel L. Jackson -- and…

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  • First Look: Martin McDonagh's 'In Bruges' Follow-Up 'Seven Psychopaths'

    Seven Psychopaths, directed by In Bruges writer/director and playwright Martin McDonagh, is one of my most-anticipated movies of 2012. (A list which, as predicated, is already completely in need of an update or revamp after Sundance.) The reason is simple: McDonagh has a unique and compelling voice, and the film features a killer cast: Colin…

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  • Casting Bits: William Hurt In 'The Host;' Abbie Cornish In 'Seven Psychopaths;' Felicity Jones In 'The Invisible Woman'

    William Hurt is the latest addition to The Host, the adaptation of Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's sci-fi romance that will be directed by Andrew Niccol (In Time, Gattaca). The actor is in talks to play Jeb, "eccentric uncle" to Saoirse Ronan's character Melanie. Ronan's character has her mind taken over by an alien intelligence called…

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  • 'W.E.' Trailer - Madonna's Second Directorial Effort Looks Pretty, And Pretty Silly

    Madonna's first directorial effort -- 2008's Filth and Wisdom -- wasn't exactly well received, but you don't get to be a pop icon of her magnitude without thick skin and a lot of persistence. The multihyphenate returned to the director's chair this year for W.E., a drama consisting of two interlocking tales: one, the very well-known…

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  • The Weinstein Co. Will Release Madonna's 'W.E.' In 2011

    After a bit of delay in finding a distributor, Madonna's second directorial effort W.E. has a home at The Weinstein Company. Moreover, the Weinsteins plan to release the picture sometime in 2011 -- a last-minute calendar addition that could mean one of two things. Either the movie has actual awards potential, or The Weinstein Company…

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  • Universal Picks Up Oliver Stone's 'Savages,' Cans Kenny Ortega's 'In The Heights'

    Oliver Stone's adaptation of the novel Savages, in which two pot-dealing friends are roped into working for the drug cartel that kidnaps their young female companion, is becoming a hot property. The combination of a young cast, a long-established major director and lively material tends to do that. Multiple studios were in contention for distribution…

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  • Sucker Punch Set Visit And Interview With Director Zack Snyder

    It's December 2009, and I'm in Vancouver Canada. Earlier this morning we saw the first press screening of James Cameron's Avatar with an audience of Vancouver press and filmmakers which included District 9 director Neill Blomkamp. A few hours later, I'm standing in a green screen stage at Vancouver Film Studios. This is the production…

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  • 'Sucker Punch' Trailer #2

    Warner Bros. has released a new movie trailer for Zack Snyder's new action fantasy film Sucker Punch, which stars Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Chung. It's essentially a music video compilation of a bunch of kick-ass special effects-enhanced action sequences. It seems as if they got a bath of the…

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  • Page 2: Preacher, DJ Caruso, Black Swan, Harvey Weinstein, The Hangover 2, Natalie Portman, Lost, Michael Bay, Sex And The City 3

    What is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 40 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. If…

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  • Casting Bits: Abbie Cornish Rumored For 'Whisperings And Lies;' Seth Rogen And Barbara Streisand In 'My Mother's Curse;' Katherine Heigl Replaces Halle Berry In 'New Year's Eve'

    With everyone sleeping off the end of Sundance and taking a breather after the Superman casting announcement, there isn't a lot of big casting news today. But here are a couple of quick hits. First up, there's word that Abbie Cornish (Bright Star, Sucker Punch) has joined the cast of Whisperings and Lies, which was…

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