A Box Office K.O. for “Real Steel”
Somewhat reminiscent of the solid opening weekends over the summer, the Hugh Jackman-led Real Steeltowered over its singular newcomer, The Ides of March, with a strong $27.3 million showing.
Somewhat reminiscent of the solid opening weekends over the summer, the Hugh Jackman-led Real Steeltowered over its singular newcomer, The Ides of March, with a strong $27.3 million showing.
Aaron Eckhart has been tapped to play the titular monster in the upcoming I, Frankenstein. Lionsgate has announced in a press release that the modernized take on Mary Shelly’s classic novel will begin shooting in Australia by January of next year, with a release scheduled for February 22, 2013.
Based on the graphic novel of the same name, I, Frankenstein is being described as “a modern epic” in which Frankenstein’s monster has survived to the modern day and becomes embroiled in a “centuries old war between two immortal clans” in a “dark, gothic metropolis.” If the latter half of that sentence sounds vaguely familiar, than it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that the source material was created by Kevin Grevioux, co-creator of the Underworld film franchise.
Never underestimate robot boxing. Despite reaching for nearly every cliche in the family-oriented sports underdog drama handbook short of titling the film “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots,” DreamWorks delivers a undeniable crowd-pleaser with Real Steel.
Not long ago, Mark Millar—creator of the Kick-Ass comics—gave an update on the chances of Kick-Ass 2 making it to the screen: don’t hold your breath, but don’t give up hope, essentially. One of the reasons he gave was that original director Matthew Vaughn’s career has skyrocketed ever since his successful turn directing this summer’s X-Men: First Class and as a result, he’ll be very busy with future projects in the coming years. Now, it sounds like one of these projects may be adapting another Millar comic called Superior for the big screen.
The Ides of March is a slick thriller with a clear message: idealism and hope have no place in politics. Succumb to these feelings and you’re finished. Yes, it’s not a new thesis, but it’s one that director George Clooney presents unflinchingly.
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Universal has announced the upcoming Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy comedy Tower Heist will be made available to Comcast On Demand customers a mere three weeks after its Nov. 4 theatrical release — for $59.99. And despite the high price, at least one theater chain is extremely unhappy about the move.
