In this edition, see some Stranger Things 4 trailer clues that may hint at what's to come, see how The Tonight Show made the FallonVision parody, and more.
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Watch the Despicable Me Honest Trailer, which doesn't just make fun of the first film in the franchise, but also the sequel and all of the stupid minions.
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If you're both 1) desperate for some distraction from the holiday hubbub and 2) eager to get a leg up on the rest of your office for the annual Oscar pool, here's a way to kill two birds with one stone. Over thirty screenplays for some of 2013's top films have just been made available,…
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They look practically indistinguishable from one another and often blur together into one massive horde, but the Minions have emerged as the most recognizable characters to come out of the Despicable Me franchise. Even those who wouldn't be able to pick the films' ostensible protagonist Gru out of a lineup are familiar with the creatures,…
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Award season is ready to get into full swing, and one of the early stages of the runup to the Academy Awards is the submission of Best Animated Feature options. This year there are nineteen submitted features, including big studio fare (Cloudy 2, The Croods, Despicable Me 2, Monsters University), one from Studio Ghibli (The…
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Calculating how much money a film's made at the box office is (relatively) easy. Figuring out how much of that translates into profit for the studio can be a little trickier. Many more factors need to be considered, such as how much the picture cost to make and market, what cut of the international gross…
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Rick Moranis isn't locked in for Ghostbusters 3 yet, but if you're curious where he thinks his character Louis Tully would've ended up, he has some ideas. Also after the jump: Peter Jackson discusses the extended cut An Unexpected Journey ... and you can check out new behind-the-scenes pic from Desolation of Smaug Jack Horner…
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The still above from 21 Jump Street is an accurate representation of my reaction to the reveal that the sequel will be called 22 Jump Street. Also after the jump: Check out pics from Transformers 4's Texas set How much of Transformers 4 is set in China? Freida Pinto and James Franco won't return (duh) for more…
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Steve Carell doesn't actually need to dress up as Gru to play him for Despicable Me 2, but don't tell him that. Also after the jump: Broken Lizard is planning Weedfest and Super Troopers 2 Despicable Me 2's villainous El Macho is finally revealed See new pics and a filmmakers' message from Insidious Chapter 2…
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Today's Sequel Bits are ordered from least to most family-friendly, just because. After the jump: Casting call reveals Human Centipede 3 plot details Take a first peek at Chucky in Curse of Chucky First teaser photo from Insidious Chapter 2 revealed Set photos from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes show a run-down San Francisco…
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Posters, quotes, casting and replacements are all part of this edition of Sequel Bits. After the jump, read about the following: Sam Worthington discusses the Avatar sequels and a possible third Clash of the Titans film. The Hangover Part III Twitter account has revealed some more character posters. Is Antonio Banderas joining The Expendables III?…
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Did you think the end of the Totally Rad Show would mark the end of the annual Slashfilm/Totally Rad Show Summer Movie Box Office Wager? Well, you were right! The wager, as you once knew it, is gone. But we always have so much fun with the contest that Peter Sciretta, Jeff Cannata and I…
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Despicable Me was a hit, and this summer's Despicable Me 2 is sure to be a hit as well. So Universal is well on their way to production on next year's spinoff, Minions. They've already landed Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock as Scarlet Overkill, an evil woman attempting world domination, and now they've added an Emmy-winner to her…
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Trailers! Who has time to watch them all? There are something like forty wide releases due out this summer alone. If you assume each trailer runs about two minutes, that's about an hour and half of your life you'll never get back. That's time you could've spent actually watching one of these movies. If you…
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Day 2 at CinemaCon began with a presentation from Universal Pictures. Last year Universal arrived in Las Vegas with many goods -- even previewing footage from films in production for only a few days -- showcasing their line-up up until December 2013. This year they came to CnemaCon with a more conservative approach, screening footage…
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In case you were wondering, yes, Kevin Smith is still pretty sure Clerks III will be his best film ever. It's not clear whether Rosario Dawson totally agrees with that sentiment, but apparently she wants in too. Also after the jump: Danny Boyle dishes on the Trainspotting sequel Gru is an awkward parent in Despicable Me 2 clip…
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That third Atlas Shrugged you didn't ask for is on the way. Also after the jump: Who wants to be an extra in Captain America? Lorenzo di Bonaventura talks up Red 2 and Jack Ryan Here's what Al Pacino will look like in Despicable Me 2 Check out another new Star Trek Into Darkness image Kick-Ass 2 reveals some kick-ass…
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The Oscars they aren't, but the Kids' Choice Awards are very good for getting fresh looks at upcoming films. Both of this summer's big animated sequels -- Monsters University and Despicable Me 2 -- premiered new spots with unseen footage at this weekend's event. The former is still running with its college theme, as Mike…
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Here are some sequel-related odds and ends for the start of the week. After the jump: Transformers 4 scouts the GM plant as a possible location Dredd isn't getting a sequel, but may get a short film Win one of 50 uniform from Star Trek Into Darkness Star Trek Into Darkness participates in Earth Hour Universal's…
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What the earlier Despicable Me 2 teaser trailers lacked in information, they made up for in cuteness. The puffy yellow minions were all over those, performing "Barbara Ann" and investigating otherworldly visitors. Now a full-length trailer has arrived, and while it's not quite as adorable (that's just what happens when you shift focus away from…
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The year has just begun, but that means we're a mere five months from the opening of blockbuster season in May, and so it's time for studios to make sure that we know all about the films they've spent millions upon millions of dollars making, and possibly even more to promote. So here are new…
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Last seen delivering an entertainingly absurd a cappella rendition of "Barbara Ann," the minions are back in a second trailer for Despicable Me 2. And appropriately for the holiday, it's a spooky one. Someone, or something, seems intent on picking off the cute little creatures one by one, presumably for some nefarious purpose. Said entity…
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The film Despicable Me turned into a decent-sized hit and merchandizing bonanza for Illumination Entertainment and Universal, with a sequel already heading towards completion. Now the film's little yellow bean Minions, already the stars of a theme park, have been set to play the lead roles in a new spin-off feature film. Deadline says the…
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There's a lot of sequel casting and development to report today, and so after the break you'll find: Michelle Rodriguez will return for Machete Kills and Fast and Furious 6 Vin Diesel is teasing further Riddick sequel news Steve Coogan is cast in Despicable Me 2 Eddie Izzard suggests there could be more Treasure Island…
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The first teaser trailer for Despicable Me 2, which doesn't hit theaters for over a year, takes the approach used for so many ads for the first film: it trades on the simple appeal of the series' little yellow minions. And, damn it, this is a funny teaser. Three of the tiny guys do a…
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Lots of Star Trek 2 and even a few other films are all part of the latest Sequel Bits. After the jump, read about the following: What did J.J. Abrams think of the Star Trek 2 photo leaks and what did Zachary Quinto have to say about the scene? Michael Giacchino confirms he'll be back…
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While one could argue that Al Pacino's acting has gotten overly animated in the last few years, he's never actually been animated. Until now. The Oscar-winning actor just signed to voice his first animated character: the villain in Despicable Me 2, which is scheduled for release on July 3, 2013. It's the role Javier Bardem…
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