Movie Crunch

Movie Based on View-Master Toy Planned

Wendy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:55:53 +0000

Yet another toy-inspired movie is on the horizon… this time it’s the classic View-Master that will be coming to the big screen.

View-Master first came on the market in 1939, and has been entertaining kids ever since. But a movie based on the toy? I’m not sold.

“Fringe” co-producer/writer Brad Caleb Kane is working on writing the movie, which he describes as “like the old 80’s Amblin movies: Goonies, Young Sherlock… In that vein.”

Emma Roberts to Co-Star with Aunt Julia Roberts in “Valentine’s Day”

Wendy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:08:46 +0000

Young aspiring “It” girl Emma Roberts has been cast in the romantic comedy, Valentine’s Day, which stars her aunt, Julia Roberts.

Valentines Day, directed by Garry Marshall, also stars Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper and Ashton Kutcher, so Emma Roberts will be in good company!

Emma Roberts is said to be playing a teen who wants to lose her virginity to her boyfriend.

Image from INFPhoto.com

Harve Presnell Dies; Actor Dead from Pancreatic Cancer at 75

Wendy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:58:31 +0000

Sadly, another celebrity death to report. This time, actor Harve Presnell has died, and while you may not know the name, you’ve most likely seen his work. Harve Presnell died from pancreatic cancer at age 75.

Harve Presnell starred in Broadway musicals like The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Annie, but was also known for his roles in 1996’s Fargo (see video clip above) and the TV series Dawson’s Creek.

Harve Presnell passed away on Thursday.

Karl Malden Dies; Karl Malden Dead at Age 97

Wendy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:42:53 +0000

Another celebrity death… c’mon, already! This time, news that actor Karl Malden has died is making headlines today – Karl Malden is dead at age 97, the result of natural causes.

Karl Malden is an award winning actor, starring as Lt. Mike Stone on TV’s The Streets of San Francisco as well as in film classics like A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, One-Eyed Jacks and Patton.

Karl Malden won a Best Supporting Oscar for his role as Mitch in A Street Car Named Desire. Malden also starred in the role on Broadway.

Malden was also famous for being the spokesman on American Express commercials during the 1980s.

He died of natural causes in his Brentwood, California home.

Matt Damon The Informant Movie Trailer Video

Wendy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:50:32 +0000

Looks like Steven Soderbergh has another great film in the can with The Informant, starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula and Joel McHale (from E!’s The Soup). Check out the movie trailer video clip for a look at The Informant, based on the true story of a corporate whistleblower.

Couples Retreat Movie Trailer, Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn (Video)

Wendy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:36:18 +0000

Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn share the screen again in “Couples Retreat,” co-starring Jason Bateman, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis and Faizon Love. Watch the Couples Retreat movie trailer video – it opens in theaters October 9.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick Baby Twins Picture

Wendy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:42:21 +0000

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This new picture of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick with twin baby girls Marion and Tabitha is too precious. The twins were born June 22 by surrogate. Big brother James Wilke, 6, checks out the new babies. Cute!

Inglourious Basterds – New Movie Trailer Video

Wendy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:57:46 +0000

Watch the new movie trailer video clip for Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, starring Brad Pitt.

“The Invention of Lying” Movie Trailer, Starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:21:34 +0000

Take a look at “The Invention of Lying” movie trailer video clip, starring Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner. The Invention of Lying (known as This Side of Truth during production) takes place in an alternate reality where everyone tells the truth. Ricky Gervais’ character develops the ability to lie in a world of truth-tellers. Tina Fey and Rob Lowe co-star.

Elizabeth Taylor Michael Jackson Statement About Jackson’s Death

Wendy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:16:19 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson were incredibly close friends, but since news of Michael Jackson’s death broke yesterday, we’ve yet to hear Elizabeth Taylor’s reaction… until now.

Elizabeth Taylor issued a statement that said:

“My heart … my mind … are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can’t imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can’t believe it. I don’t want to believe it. It can’t be so. He will live in my heart forever but it’s not enough. My life feels so empty. I don’t think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving love I’ve ever known. Oh God! I’m going to miss him. I can’t yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God’s help … I’ll learn. I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, ‘To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.’ And, I will love HIM forever.”