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Daniel Craig to Play Villain Red Rackham in TinTin, Directed by Steven Speilberg

Wendy — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:59:43 +0000

Steven Spielberg’s latest directorial project, “The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn,” has a villain. James Bond actor Daniel Craig will play Red Rackham in the Tintin movie, opposite Jamie Bell in the title role.

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull Pulls $126 Million at Box Office

Wendy — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:56:40 +0000

Well, what did you expect? Naturally, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was the big winner at the box office during its opening weekend — earning $126 million over its first four days.

With this momentum, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is expected to be the second biggest Memorial Day movie opening, according to studio estimates.

Here’s how it breaks down: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull grossed $101 million from Friday to Sunday, with an additional $25 million from its Thursday opening. It’s expected to pull in an additional $25 million on Monday.

So, who’s the top box office champ? Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End snagged $139.8 million for its Friday through Monday Memorial Day weekend opening; $153 million with the Thursday prior included.

Runners-up at the 2008 Memorial Day weekend box office include “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” and “Iron Man.”

Is Jurassic Park 4 in the Works?

Wendy — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:09:00 +0000

What do you think of a fourth installment of Jurassic Park? Would it be any good? Would it be successful? I think they should quit while they’re ahead as each sequel in the franchise has gotten worse. Could Jurassic Park IV turn things around?

And what about casting? With Jurassic Park 4 rumored to be in the works, is it likely that any of the original cast would return for the fourth installment? TV Guide asked Laura Dern if she would reprise her role as Dr. Ellie Sattler… and she said, “It’s a while away but my understanding is it’s happening and my character is very involved. I know [director] Steven Spielberg is looking forward to [getting it together] over the next year.”

Cast of Indiana Jones and Kingdom of Crystal Skull, May 16 Good Morning America (Video)

Wendy — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:07:58 +0000

The cast of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are interviewed in this Good Morning America May 16 video clip — Shia LaBeouf, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford and George Lucas talk about the Indiana Jones movie, including Steven Spielberg being most resistant to doing a fourth installment and their favorite Indiana Jones moments.

Sasha ‘Borat’ Cohen as Abbie Hoffman in Steven Spielberg Film?

Jon Roth — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:00:35 +0000

Sasha Baron Cohen, aka Borat, aka Ali G, might be appearing in a Steven Spielberg film, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2010). The film is about counter-culture hero Abbie Hoffman (pictured above and in video clip below), who was one of several protesters involved in disrupting the 1968 Democratic convention. Charges against Hoffman and others – conspiring to incite a riot – were dismissed. His death on April 12, 1989 was ruled a suicide.

Cohen is reported to be taking on the role of Abbie Hoffman. He’s currently appearing as a rival barber to Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He’ll also be in Bruno in 2008, and Dinner for Schmucks and Curly Oxide and Vice Thrill, both in 2009.