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The 2010 Warner Bros. Preview Brings 'Sex,' 'Titans,' 'Potter' and Much More

3 December 2009 7:43 PM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Warner Bros. has debuted their 2010 picture preview giving us our first look at select films out of the 23 features they have set for the new year. I have added new images from the likes of The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington, Edge of Darkness with Mel Gibson, our first look at Sex and the City 2, Kevin Smith's currently untitled new comedy with Tracey Morgan and Bruce Willis, Jonah Hex, Ben Affleck's The Town, and, of course, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

All the cast, director and synopsis information is listed over the course of the next few pages as well as all the release dates for 23 upcoming films. Gallery links have been added for all films and remember, the links open in a new browser window so just close the new window to return to this article and continue the preview.

The Book Of Eli January 15 Photo: Warner Bros. »

- Brad Brevet

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‘The Hangover’ director halfway through script for sequel

1 December 2009 11:54 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »

Todd Phillips is currently halfway through writing the script to the sequel of the sleeper hit of the summer, The Hangover

Phillips isn’t worried about changing the venue of the sequel to a less hectic environment because, according to the director, the story’s heart remains on the characters, not the lights of Vegas.

“What people loved about The Hangover was not Las Vegas or the bachelor party but these three characters,” says Phillips. “I think you can take those characters and put them in other situations, and you don’t need the sell of Vegas and a bachelor party and all that other stuff.”

Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis are all expected to return for the follow-up. The new potential location is under wraps for now.

Phillips is also at work on the comedy Due Date starring Robert Downey Jr., Galifianakis, the lovely Michelle Monaghan, and Jaime Foxx. »

- Reel Loop News Staff

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Awards Season Profiles: Bradley Cooper Praises Sam Rockwell

29 November 2009 6:04 PM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

Variety has just kicked off their Awards Season series of actor-on-actor profiles, where one actor talks about how impressed or amazed they were by another actor this year. And this year there are actually some good ones, like: Ben Affleck on Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker, or Tom Cruise on Peter Sarsgaard in An Education, or Charlize Theron on Michelle Monaghan in Trucker, or Marcia Gay Harden on Robin Williams in World's Greatest Dad, or Martin Sheen on Hal Holbrook in That Evening Sun. I've chosen to feature a few that really deserve to be in the spotlight (like Sam Rockwell in Moon) this Awards Season so read on! First up, we have Bradley Cooper talking about Sam Rockwell in Duncan Jones' Moon (via Variety): "I love watching that guy act anyway and it was an inventive way to tell this story and to tell the story »

- Alex Billington

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Yet Another Best Actress Oscar Prediction Clean-Up

29 November 2009 2:11 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Things have been happening recently in the Oscar race that has my head spinning, and primarily because several films I have yet to see continue to change their status.

Just yesterday I mentioned how I forgot to add Sandra Bullock's performance from The Blind Side to the Best Actress prediction race only to have one reader remind me Marion Cotillard's performance in Nine has been moved from Supporting to Lead and Natalie Portman's performance in Brothers has moved from contention in Lead to Supporting.

I have also updated the charts by adding Maggie Gyllenhaal's Crazy Heart performance to the Best Actress charts along with Michelle Monaghan's performance in Trucker.

Now, other than The Blind Side and Trucker, I haven't seen Brother, Nine or Crazy Heart, which is a large reason these continue to escape me, but I think I have things pretty much squared away now. »

- Brad Brevet

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Celebs Express Themselves at P.S. Arts Fair

23 November 2009 2:00 PM, PST | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

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It was a celeb-fest last Saturday as stars gathered with their families for the 2009 P.S. Arts “Express Yourself” Creative Arts Fair, held in Santa Monica, Calif.

At left, The Soup host and Community star Joel McHale poses with wife Sarah and sons Edward Roy, 4 ½, and Isaac Hayden, 20 months.

See many more photos below, including pictures of James Marsden, Nicole Sullivan, Jake Weber, Michelle Monaghan, Wolfgang Puck, Melora Hardin, Jason Bateman, Natalie Maines, Adrian Pasdar, Breckin Meyer, Jenna Elfman, Hamish Linklater, Megyn Price, Jennifer Grey, Kyle MacLachlan, Camryn Manheim and kids!

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- Sarah

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Leap Year Trailer: Amy Adams Loses Control, Remains Cute

12 November 2009 1:17 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy Leap Year, starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode and Adam Scott. Written by Slumdog Millionaire scribe Simon Beaufoy and directed by Shopgirl's Anand Tucker, the film tells the story of a girl who is more than desperate to get hitched. When their four-year anniversary passes without a marriage proposal, Anna (Adams) decides to take matters into her own hands. Investing in an Irish tradition that allows women to propose to men on February 29th, Anna decides to follow her boyfriend Jeremy (Adam Scott) to Dublin and get down on one knee herself. But airplanes, weather and fate leave Anna stranded on the other side of Ireland, and she must enlist the help of handsome and surly Declan (Matthew Goode) to get her across the country. As Anna and Declan bicker across the Emerald Isle, they discover that the road to love can take you to »

- Neil Miller

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"Entre Nos," "Punching The Clown" Lead Fort Lauderdale Film Festival Winners

9 November 2009 11:36 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is coming to a close and the award winners were announced Sunday night in a presentation hosted by Fliff president Gregory von Hausch.

Among the big winners was "Entre Nos," the new immigrant drama which picked up 4 awards, including The Seashell Award for Best Film of the festival, Best Actress in a Foreign Film for star Paola Mendoza, who also co-wrote and co-directed the film, The Special Jury Award for Debut by a Child, and The President's Award for Best Feature Film. "This film is close to our hearts and was a labor of love. We couldn't be more thrilled," said co-director and writer Gloria La Morte.

"Punching the Clown," a comedy about a satirical singer/songwriter, scored Best American Indie Film, Best Actor in an American Indie for star Henry Phillips and Best Director of an American Indie for Gregori Viens.

"Trucker," starring Michelle Monaghan and Nathan Fillion, »

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Victoria's Secret Model Karolina Kurkova Welcomes First Child

2 November 2009 6:43 PM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »

Karolina Kurkova is now a mother. Her representative has announced that the supermodel has given birth to her and fiance Archie Drury's child on Thursday, October 29. "Supermodel and 'G.I. Joe' actress Karolina Kurkova, 25, and film producer of 'Voices of Iraq', Archie Drury, welcomed a son Thursday in New York," the representative said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Monday, November 2.

Additionally, the representative informed, "Both mother and baby are happy and healthy." The baby boy, named Tobin Jack Drury, weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 oz. The newborn son is the first child for the couple, who had been together for more than a year when her representative confirmed the pregnancy back in July.

Just two weeks before she gave birth to Tobin Jack Drury, Karolina Kurkova celebrated her baby shower with actress Michelle Monaghan and fellow Victoria's Secret models, Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima, at Abe & Arthur's restaurant in Manhattan. »

- celebrity-mania.com

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Karolina Kurkova Gives Birth to First Child

2 November 2009 6:18 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Karolina Kurkova has become a first-time mother. The catwalk beauty has given birth to her first child with fiance Archie Drury last week, her representative has confirmed.

In a statement to People, the representative details, "Supermodel and 'G.I. Joe' actress Karolina Kurkova, 25, and film producer of 'Voices of Iraq', Archie Drury, welcomed a son Thursday (October, 29) in New York." The baby boy, named Tobin Jack Drury, weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 oz. at time of birth. "Both mother and baby are happy and healthy," adds the representative.

The baby news comes just two weeks after Karolina threw a baby shower at Abe & Arthur's restaurant in N.Y.C. She was joined for the festivity by actress Michelle Monaghan and fellow Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima. Adriana is also pregnant with her first child.

Karolina Kurkova is best known as a former Victoria's Secret Angel and an aspiring actress. »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Karolina Kurkova Has a Baby Boy!

2 November 2009 10:12 AM, PST | Extra | See recent Extra news »

It's a boy for Karolina Kurkova!

"Supermodel and 'G.I. Joe' actress Karolina Kurkova and film producer of 'Voices of Iraq,' Archie Drury, welcomed a son Thursday in New York," a rep for Kurkova, 25, tells Extra.

"Toby Drury, weighing 6 lbs 3 oz, is the first child for Kurkova and Drury," the rep goes on. "Both mother and baby are happy and healthy."

Just two weeks ago, Kurkova celebrated at a baby shower with actress »

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Model Karolina Kurkova Has a Boy!

2 November 2009 8:50 AM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »

Karolina Kurkova is the proud mother of a boy. "Supermodel and G.I. Joe actress Karolina Kurkova, 25, and film producer of Voices of Iraq, Archie Drury, welcomed a son Thursday in New York," her rep confirms to People. "Both mother and baby are happy and healthy." The baby boy, named Tobin Jack Drury, weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 oz., and is the first child for the couple. Photos: Who's Due Next?The birth comes just two weeks after Kurkova celebrated at her baby shower with actress Michelle Monaghan and fellow Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima (who is also »

- Charlotte Triggs

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Michelle Monaghan: Sadness Is a Sick Baby!

1 November 2009 5:00 AM, PST | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

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As actress Michelle Monaghan’s daughter Willow Katherine nears her first birthday, her next big milestone — walking — has been delayed by that nasty cold that’s going around. And Michelle admits she’s dealing with baby’s first bug is considerably less joyous than those much-anticipated first steps.

“Oh, God — she’s been sick for the last week and it’s been hell!” the actress — who’s gathering rave reviews for her performance as a tough mom in the indie film Trucker – told Celebrity Baby Blog. “She’s almost getting ready to walk and so we’re »

- Sarah

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Charlize, Sandra, Bradley Kick Off Award Season in Hollywood

27 October 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

The red carpet was brimming with beautiful stars in La last night at the Hollywood Awards Gala, which is referred to as the first stop of award season. Charlize Theron was fresh off her trip to Sf and looking hot, while Kate Beckinsale was also sexy in black. Diane Kruger held down the angelic side in white, and newlywed Zooey Deschanel stuck with her standard cute look. Hilary Swank posed after her Amelia had a disappointing opening weekend, though she took home the Best Hollywood Actress statue for her work in the film. Inside the event, Sandra Bullock, Morgan Freeman and Zachary Quinto entertained the crowd from onstage. Julianne Moore had a big night, taking home Best Supporting Actress honors for her work in Tom Ford's directorial debut, A Single Man, and Bradley Cooper won the Hollywood Comedy Award. It was just three short years ago that Lindsay Lohan won »

- Molly

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Trucker

23 October 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

Trucker

Directed by:  James Mottern

Cast: Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Fillion, Benjamin Bratt, Jimmy Bennett

Running Time: 1 hr 30 min

Rating: R

Release Date: October 23, 2009

Plot: A truck driver (Monaghan) begins to re-evaluate her life after her ex-husband gets cancer and she’s reunited with her 11 year old son (Bennett).

Who’S It For? Any hardcore Michelle Monaghan fans out there?  Otherwise, fans of first time feature filmmakers.

Expectations: Full disclosure: I’m a big Firefly fan so I’ll see pretty much any movie with Nathan Fillion in it.

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Actors:

Michelle Monaghan as Diane:  Best known for mediocre thrillers (Eagle Eye) and romantic comedies (Made of Honor), Monaghan attempts to get out of her box in Trucker.  As a woman with the titular job, she’s a tough chick.  In her first scene she’s having sex with a man in a cheap motel room before walking away »

- Megan Lehar

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Michelle Monaghan Says Willow ‘Getting Ready’ to Walk

21 October 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

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During a Friday visit to the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, actress and first-time mom Michelle Monaghan revealed that daughter Willow Katherine, 11 months, is “almost walking.”

Of course, it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind — and baby girl appears to be conflicted about whether or not mobility is something worth pursuing, however! Michelle adds,

“She’s basically getting ready to take those first steps. She’s just teasing us! She gets down and squats and makes sure we’re looking at her and then stands up and decides not to.”

Willow is Michelle »

- Missy

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Movie Review: Trucker (2009)

21 October 2009 1:49 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Michelle Monaghan and Jimmy Bennett in Trucker

Photo: Monterey Media Picked up and added to the release schedule out of the blue, it seems the primary reason James Mottern's Trucker is making the rounds is an attempt by Monterey Media to score some award season attention for its lead star Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible III). Playing a big-rig truck driver leading a life on the road with a past that will soon come back into play, Monaghan performs well enough in the role, but to assume it's going to propel her into the Oscar race is a reach. Although it will make sure she isn't forgotten in the coming years should she continue down this path.

Monaghan plays Diane, a young and attractive truck driver we first meet in a cheap hotel room having sex with a man we don't see after the opening couple of minutes. This is the life »

- Brad Brevet

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Nathan Fillion Wants 'Greatest American Hero' Movie

18 October 2009 4:38 AM, PDT | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

Fan favorite Nathan Fillion won't be The Green Lantern, although a lot of Whedon acolytes swear he's the perfect fit (he's probably not). But while Filion is plenty busy with his ABC detective show Castle, he says there is a superhero of sorts he'd love to take the time to play.

In support of his new indie flick Trucker, which has a headline-grabbing performance by Michelle Monaghan, Fillion tells IFC about what's at the top of his wish list.

"If I had a dream project right now, I'd like to grab a hold of a superhero. There are so many superheroes out there, I feel like there's none left. But there is one I think I could handle, and that's a redo of The Greatest American Hero." »

- Colin Boyd

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The Messenger: Oscar Contender?

17 October 2009 1:10 PM, PDT | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »

Rookie director Oren Moverman’s The Messenger faces the same obstacle in the fall awards season as the Michelle Monaghan star vehicle Trucker. It’s one of many marginal outsider films that has to get seen before it has a chance. The movie is a stark portrait of two soldiers (Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster) who have to deliver news to families that their loved ones have died in Iraq. Not only do … »

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Exclusive: Michelle Monaghan Talks ‘Trucker’

16 October 2009 3:51 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

To the uninformed, Michelle Monaghan might be little more than a recognizable face. Yet, the actress has had a strong start to her career, having appeared in several of the most successful recent movies. That’s her in The Bourne Supremacy, Mission: Impossible III, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Eagle Eye. Nothing she’s done to this point, to resurrect the age old cliché, will prepare you for her work in Trucker. A small, subtle character study set against the vast expanse of the American West and written and directed by James Mottern, it’s the story of a tough trucker named Diane (Monaghan) who finds her independence and isolation compromised when she’s reacquainted with the son (Jimmy Bennett) she abandoned as an infant. Film School Rejects spoke to Monaghan about the deeply personal project, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2008 and is now in limited release. What »

- Robert Levin

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Jamie Foxx Eager to Bring The Funny With 'Hangover' Team

16 October 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Wasn’t “The Soloist” hilarious? Remember all those crazy scenes of Robert Downey Jr. spilling urine on himself, and Jamie Foxx acting like he might be insane? Ah, good times, good times.

Oh wait, “Soloist” was a drama? Well, now that you mention it, maybe I shouldn’t have been laughing so much. Either way, the good news is that Foxx and Downey Jr. are reuniting for a real comedy from the director of “The Hangover.” And this time, I’m pretty sure it’ll be okay to laugh.

“Yeah, it’s called ‘Due Date,’” Jamie Foxx said of the film, issuing some high praise for director Todd Phillips, who also made “Old School” a frat-house classic. “He is the funniest guy in the world.”

The flick will reunite Phillips with his “Hangover” leading man Zach Galifianakis to tell the story of a father-to-be (Downey Jr.) who is forced to »

- Larry Carroll

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