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Last Vegas: First Teaser Trailer

Jon Turtletaub’s upcoming comedy “Last Vegas” stars Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro and Kevin Kline as four old friends who decide to throw a Las Vegas bachelor party for the only one who has remained single (Douglas) until now.

This teaser trailer sells the film hard on “The Hangover with old guys” storyline, but despite that forced premise, I’m surprised that the film actually looks kind of funny. All of these actors are Academy Award winners and there’s something to be said about watching them break out of their usual patterns — in particular Freeman, who seems to be cutting it loose by playing a guy who gets wasted on vodka/Red Bull. (CONTINUED)

Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

– by ADAM DALE – It has been four years since J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” debuted and the eventual sequel to the hit has finally landed in theaters. “Star Trek Into Darkness” is using the same hit formula that worked for the franchise’s reboot, as well as adding a multitude of new cast members, villains, [...][...]

A Clip from This Is the End

– by ELI COLON – Yahoo! Movies has released a new clip from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s directorial debut “This Is the End.” From a script by Rogen and Goldberg, “This Is the End” tells the story of Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson (all playing themselves) as [...][...]

Sony to Release Angry Birds Movie

Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the Angry Birds animated film, making it one of the most high-profile deals of the year. The 3D film is being developed, produced and financed by Rovio Entertainment and will be released worldwide by Sony Pictures on July 1, 2016. Angry Birds is one [...][...]

Byzantium: International Trailer

– by JESSIKA OWENS – Vampire stories have been all the craze, so pardon me if I don’t get especially thrilled when I hear of a new one about to be released. My biggest concern with any new vampire movies to hit the screen? They try so desperately NOT to be “Twilight” that I fear [...][...]

Reawakening adds Wilde and Duplass

– by ELI COLON – Olivia Wilde and Mark Duplass are set to team up on the medical thriller “Reawakening,” according to Variety. Wilde and Duplass will be playing the leads in the film, which “follows a team of research students that discovers the secret to bringing subjects back from the dead — however, their [...][...]

Billy Crystal set for Winter’s Discontent

Billy Crystal is attached to star in “Winter’s Discontent” as a widower who moves into a reputed active adult community in hopes of reinvigorating his sex life. Frank Oz will direct the comedy. Written by Paul Fruchbom, “Winter’s Discontent” was featured on Hollywood’s “The Black List,” famously comprised of highly anticipated screenplays. Sony Pictures will [...][...]

Iron Man Stars Reuniting for Chef

– by ELI COLON – Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson are set to re-team with their “Iron Man 2” director, Jon Favreau, in the indie comedy “Chef,” according to two reports from Variety. “Chef” will be the first directorial film for Favreau since 2011’s “Cowboys & Aliens.” In addition to directing, Favreau also wrote [...][...]

New Ad Spots from Man of Steel

– by ELI COLON – Warner Bros. marketing campaign for “Man of Steel” has certainly moved into full action mode with the film’s recent TV spots and trailers and we’re certainly starting to see how intense Snyder is making this new Superman film. Three new ad spots for the film have arrived and up first [...][...]

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