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'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' Heading To The Big Screen
Actress Melissa Joan Hart's hit TV series Sabrina The Teenage Witch is heading to the big screen.
The popular family sitcom debuted in 1996 and lasted for a total of seven seasons before going off the air, and now the series is set for a movie reboot under the direction of Real Steel producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford.
The live action project will center on a teenager struggling to come to terms with her magical powers and her relationship with a prince, named Salem, who was originally played in the TV series by a talking black cat.
Writers Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari have ...
READ MOREThe popular family sitcom debuted in 1996 and lasted for a total of seven seasons before going off the air, and now the series is set for a movie reboot under the direction of Real Steel producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford.
The live action project will center on a teenager struggling to come to terms with her magical powers and her relationship with a prince, named Salem, who was originally played in the TV series by a talking black cat.
Writers Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari have ...
Blu-ray Review: 'Real Steel'
What could be better then Hugh Jackman and a fighting robot? How about a gaggle of fighting robots! The metal-minded new father/son bonding flick "Real Steel" hits Blu-ray Jan 24 from DreamWorks/Touchstone Home Entertainment and we’re checking out all the robot-ridden action in the review below!
Title: "Real Steel"
Grade: 4
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly
Director: Shawn Levy
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 127 minutes
Release Company: Dreamworks/Touchstone Home Entertainment
Website: www.SteelGetsReal.com
The Flick: While the main story arc of "Real Steel" i...
READ MORETitle: "Real Steel"
Grade: 4
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly
Director: Shawn Levy
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 127 minutes
Release Company: Dreamworks/Touchstone Home Entertainment
Website: www.SteelGetsReal.com
The Flick: While the main story arc of "Real Steel" i...
Jonah Hill A No-Show As 'WWE Raw' Host
Funnyman Jonah Hill disappointed thousands of fans on Monday night after failing to show up for his planned hosting gig on wrestling show WWE Raw.
The Superbad star was expected to make an appearance on the program in order to promote his upcoming films The Sitter and 21 Jump Street, however Hill skipped the event, making a fool of TV producers who heavily publicized the actor as one of the evening's main attractions.
At the time WENN went to press, a reason for Hill's no-show was not immediately made clear.
X-Men star Hugh Jackman previously starred on the program in September in sup...
READ MOREThe Superbad star was expected to make an appearance on the program in order to promote his upcoming films The Sitter and 21 Jump Street, however Hill skipped the event, making a fool of TV producers who heavily publicized the actor as one of the evening's main attractions.
At the time WENN went to press, a reason for Hill's no-show was not immediately made clear.
X-Men star Hugh Jackman previously starred on the program in September in sup...
Hugh Jackman Cried While Watching 'Real Steel'
Hugh Jackman is a big supporter of his latest movie "Real Steel" because he found it moving watching the father-and-son, robot boxing drama with his family.
The X-Men star admits he rarely watches his own movies but he felt compelled to check out the action film with a heart with his kids - and now he can understand why real men across the world are tearing up as they check out the hit.
He says, "I cried a little bit... It's the first time my kids have seen one of my movies, so I watched it with them and my wife and my mother-in-law. At one point, we all had a tear rolling down our faces....
READ MOREThe X-Men star admits he rarely watches his own movies but he felt compelled to check out the action film with a heart with his kids - and now he can understand why real men across the world are tearing up as they check out the hit.
He says, "I cried a little bit... It's the first time my kids have seen one of my movies, so I watched it with them and my wife and my mother-in-law. At one point, we all had a tear rolling down our faces....
Justin Bieber Takes Selena Gomez To Hockey Game, Rents Out Entire Theater For 'Real Steel' Screening
How's this for a weekend out: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have spent an extended weekend in Bieber's home country of Canada, where they caught a Winnipeg Jets hockey game and a showing of Real Steel - in an empty theater!
The Winnipeg Free Press reported Thursday that Justin Bieber spent quite a bit of cash to rent out an entire movie theater so that he and Selena Gomez could watch Hugh Jackman's robot boxing flick Real Steel all by themselves!
If that weren't enough, Bieber also snatched tickets to a Winnipeg Jets game on Saturday, and watched from a luxorious private suite.
Bieber i...
READ MOREThe Winnipeg Free Press reported Thursday that Justin Bieber spent quite a bit of cash to rent out an entire movie theater so that he and Selena Gomez could watch Hugh Jackman's robot boxing flick Real Steel all by themselves!
If that weren't enough, Bieber also snatched tickets to a Winnipeg Jets game on Saturday, and watched from a luxorious private suite.
Bieber i...
Horror Fans Flock To 'Paranormal Activity 3'
The second "Paranormal Activity" sequel has scared up big audiences in America, grossing a staggering $54 million in its opening weekend.
The critically-acclaimed horror film has ended "Real Steel's" two-week run at the top of the U.S. box office.
Other new releases fared poorly - director Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers" revamp and Rowan Atkinson's "Johnny English Reborn" were big flops.
The Three Musketeers grossed a disappointing $8.8 million and comedy "Johnny English Reborn" made only $3.8 million at the box office.
READ MOREThe critically-acclaimed horror film has ended "Real Steel's" two-week run at the top of the U.S. box office.
Other new releases fared poorly - director Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers" revamp and Rowan Atkinson's "Johnny English Reborn" were big flops.
The Three Musketeers grossed a disappointing $8.8 million and comedy "Johnny English Reborn" made only $3.8 million at the box office.
'Real Steel' Edges Out 'Footloose' At Weekend Box Office
Hugh Jackman's robot boxing movie "Real Steel" has narrowly fought off competition from new dance remake "Footloose" to make it a second week atop the box office chart.
"Real Steel" locked down an extra $16.3 million in ticket sales this week to remain at number one, edging out "Footloose," starring Kenny Wormald in the part made famous by Kevin Bacon in 1984. It debuted in second place with opening weekend takings of $16.1 million.
Horror reboot "The Thing" entered the countdown at three, while Steve Martin's comedy "The Big Year" failed to tickle audiences and opened in ninth place.
READ MORE"Real Steel" locked down an extra $16.3 million in ticket sales this week to remain at number one, edging out "Footloose," starring Kenny Wormald in the part made famous by Kevin Bacon in 1984. It debuted in second place with opening weekend takings of $16.1 million.
Horror reboot "The Thing" entered the countdown at three, while Steve Martin's comedy "The Big Year" failed to tickle audiences and opened in ninth place.
Hugh Jackman Launches Charity Coffee Blend
Hugh Jackman has launched his own brand of coffee.
The Real Steel star was inspired to create a new African blend following a trip to Ethiopia - and he'll be giving all the profits to charity.
Jackman explains, "I met a man who changed the way I look at the world. As (coffee farmer) Dukale and I planted coffee trees together, I began to see the potential for one man's hard work to transform an entire community...
"While working with Dukale that day, I was so inspired by what I learned from him and his community, I made Dukale a promise to do my bit to help."
Upon his return, the Aussie ...
READ MOREThe Real Steel star was inspired to create a new African blend following a trip to Ethiopia - and he'll be giving all the profits to charity.
Jackman explains, "I met a man who changed the way I look at the world. As (coffee farmer) Dukale and I planted coffee trees together, I began to see the potential for one man's hard work to transform an entire community...
"While working with Dukale that day, I was so inspired by what I learned from him and his community, I made Dukale a promise to do my bit to help."
Upon his return, the Aussie ...
October Movies: The Chance to Get Free Loot
October is a hot month for movies, with films like "50/50," "Real Steel," "The Three Muskateers," "Dolphin Tale" and others hitting the big screen. As the list of movies coming out heats up, we heard MasterCard is offering free loot to be a part of the action: two free movie tickets for anyone who signs up for and loads a new NetSpend® Prepaid MasterCard card or Western Union® Prepaid card.
The MasterCard “Get Loot” promotion gives you two free tickets to a movie of your choice as long as you get and load your MasterCard Prepaid card before October 31, 2011. You can use your two tickets to...
READ MOREThe MasterCard “Get Loot” promotion gives you two free tickets to a movie of your choice as long as you get and load your MasterCard Prepaid card before October 31, 2011. You can use your two tickets to...
'Real Steel' Knocks Out The Competition At Weekend Box Office
Hugh Jackman's robot boxing film "Real Steel" fought off competition to debut at the top of the U.S. box office, raking in $27. 3 million over the weekend.
George Clooney and Ryan Gosling's highly-anticipated political drama "The Ides of March" premiered at second place with takings of $10.4 million, while last week's box office winner "Dolphin Tale" fell to third place after grossing $9.2 million.
Rounding out the top five were Brad Pitt's baseball movie "Moneyball" ($7.5 million) and cancer comedy "50/50" ($5.5 million) at fourth and fifth place respectively.
READ MOREGeorge Clooney and Ryan Gosling's highly-anticipated political drama "The Ides of March" premiered at second place with takings of $10.4 million, while last week's box office winner "Dolphin Tale" fell to third place after grossing $9.2 million.
Rounding out the top five were Brad Pitt's baseball movie "Moneyball" ($7.5 million) and cancer comedy "50/50" ($5.5 million) at fourth and fifth place respectively.
Hugh Jackman & Jimmy Fallon Have A 'Water War' (Video)
Hugh Jackman was drenched with water on TV on Thursday night as he played a card game with Jimmy Fallon.
The X-Men Origins: Wolverine star sat down for a chat on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and the pair played classic card game War, but changed the rules so the loser was splashed with water at every defeat.
Fallon told Jackman, "We are going to have a water war. Now, it's just like the card game War, but with water. So, if you lose a hand you get splashed in the face. We each have five cups of water. The first one to use all of his cups on the other guy wins and gets to water canon the ...
READ MOREThe X-Men Origins: Wolverine star sat down for a chat on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and the pair played classic card game War, but changed the rules so the loser was splashed with water at every defeat.
Fallon told Jackman, "We are going to have a water war. Now, it's just like the card game War, but with water. So, if you lose a hand you get splashed in the face. We each have five cups of water. The first one to use all of his cups on the other guy wins and gets to water canon the ...
Review: Keeping It 'Real Steel'... A Film For The Entire Family!
The latest in the Shawn Levy collection portrays the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech; Charlie Kenton (Jackman) is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Goyo a/k/a Lil Thor) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brut...
READ MOREReview: 'Real Steel' 'Two Jews On Film' Have Split Decision On This Action Fantasy (Video)
Two Jews on Film: By Joan Alperin Schwartz - The year is 2020. Things look pretty much the same as they do now... Except in the world of boxing. Humans have evolved to the point where they no longer get excited by watching men and women pummel each other. Score one for us.
What we have instead is 'Robot Boxing' which I have to say is...really, really cool...especially the way it's depicted in this new fantasy, action film, called 'Real Steel' directed by Shawn Levy.
First of all, these 'robot boxers' aren't your everyday garden variety robots. These animatronic, mechanical men are ov...
READ MOREWhat we have instead is 'Robot Boxing' which I have to say is...really, really cool...especially the way it's depicted in this new fantasy, action film, called 'Real Steel' directed by Shawn Levy.
First of all, these 'robot boxers' aren't your everyday garden variety robots. These animatronic, mechanical men are ov...
Go See This Movie - 'Real Steel,' 'The Ides Of March,' And 'Dirty Girl'
Not sure what's playing at your local movie theatre? Here's what's hitting the theaters this weekend! "The Ides of March" (Ryan Gosling, George Clooney), "Real Steal" (Hugh Jackman), and "Dirty Girl" (Juno Temple).
You can't lose with any of these three movies! I'm a huge Clooney and Gosling fan, love a good boxing movie (especially with robots), and I always appreciate a good indie comedy. What do you want to see? Tweet me @stuartbrazell
READ MOREYou can't lose with any of these three movies! I'm a huge Clooney and Gosling fan, love a good boxing movie (especially with robots), and I always appreciate a good indie comedy. What do you want to see? Tweet me @stuartbrazell
Evangeline Lilly Keeping Name Of Her 'Thunder Boy' Baby A Secret
Real Steel star Evangeline Lilly's new baby boy has had a lot going on during the first five months of his life - in addition to being born outside during a frightening Hawaiian thunderstorm he's already become a world traveler and spent time living outside his grandparents' house in a tent.
Lilly chose to deliver the baby outdoors in his father's home state because there are "too many rules" at the hospital.
The former Lost star also revealed - or didn't reveal, we should say - the tot's name. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! she would only say that the boy was named after the...
READ MORELilly chose to deliver the baby outdoors in his father's home state because there are "too many rules" at the hospital.
The former Lost star also revealed - or didn't reveal, we should say - the tot's name. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! she would only say that the boy was named after the...
Fall Movie Preview: October 2011
October 7
The Ides of March
This weekend has an interesting match-up for the box office: George Clooney’s “The Ides of March,” a sure Oscar contender, vs. “Real Steel,” a robot boxing film starring Hugh Jackman. In “Ides,” Clooney, who directed and co-wrote the screenplay, stars as a promising presidential candidate whose young, idealistic aid (Ryan Gosling) sees the dark underbelly of what political campaigns are really about. Expect amazing performances from the entire cast which also includes Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Maris Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.
Real Steel
So why ...
READ MOREThe Ides of March
This weekend has an interesting match-up for the box office: George Clooney’s “The Ides of March,” a sure Oscar contender, vs. “Real Steel,” a robot boxing film starring Hugh Jackman. In “Ides,” Clooney, who directed and co-wrote the screenplay, stars as a promising presidential candidate whose young, idealistic aid (Ryan Gosling) sees the dark underbelly of what political campaigns are really about. Expect amazing performances from the entire cast which also includes Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Maris Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.
Real Steel
So why ...
New Mom Evangeline Lilly Looks Stunning At 'Real Steel' Premiere
Former "Lost" star Evangeline Lilly attended the "Real Steel" Los Angeles premiere on Sunday looking lovely in a long white dress.
Considering the actress gave birth to a baby boy in May, we think she looks extra fabulous. Do you agree?
In addition to "Real Steel," Lilly stars in the upcoming "Lord of the Rings" prequels, ""The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "The Hobbit: There And Back Again."
READ MOREConsidering the actress gave birth to a baby boy in May, we think she looks extra fabulous. Do you agree?
In addition to "Real Steel," Lilly stars in the upcoming "Lord of the Rings" prequels, ""The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "The Hobbit: There And Back Again."
Trailer Talk: This Week In Movies - 'Real Steel,' 'The Ides Of March,' & More
If you haven’t had the opportunity to read my Seth Rogen interview from last week for “50/50,” you should definitely check it out.
The film itself is one of the best this year; definitely worth watching. It impressively handles a dark subject like cancer by making light of it with humor. To label “50/50” as a straight comedy though is disrespectful to what a poignant story it is, because it also remains sensitive to immense difficulty of coping with such a serious disease.
In this way, Seth Rogen’s sarcastic jokes are well balanced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s uptight, neurotic character...
READ MOREThe film itself is one of the best this year; definitely worth watching. It impressively handles a dark subject like cancer by making light of it with humor. To label “50/50” as a straight comedy though is disrespectful to what a poignant story it is, because it also remains sensitive to immense difficulty of coping with such a serious disease.
In this way, Seth Rogen’s sarcastic jokes are well balanced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s uptight, neurotic character...
Spotted: A Jacked Hugh Jackman Swimming In Sydney
We spotted a very fit Hugh Jackman going for a swim in the ocean at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach after an early morning training session yesterday.
Believe it or not, Hugh (who turns 43 next month) only works out because of his job. He recently told Men's Fitness magazine, "If I weren't getting paid or didn't have a character like Wolverine to maintain, I would just be a tall, lean, fit guy."
Let's hope he keeps doing roles that make him work out!
Hugh stars in the upcoming film "Real Steel." In the film, a retired pugilist transitions to the business side of the ropes after human boxers ...
READ MOREBelieve it or not, Hugh (who turns 43 next month) only works out because of his job. He recently told Men's Fitness magazine, "If I weren't getting paid or didn't have a character like Wolverine to maintain, I would just be a tall, lean, fit guy."
Let's hope he keeps doing roles that make him work out!
Hugh stars in the upcoming film "Real Steel." In the film, a retired pugilist transitions to the business side of the ropes after human boxers ...
Hugh Jackman Can't Believe He Broke WWE Wrestler Dolph Ziggler's Jaw (Video)
Hugh Jackman has laughed off reports he fractured a wrestler's jaw with a punch, insisting the fighter is "prone to exaggeration."
WWE fighter Dolph Ziggler claimed the movie star left him hospitalized with a "hairline mandibular fracture" following a stunt during Monday night's televised Raw SuperShow wrestling clash.
Jackman was guest hosting the event to promote his new robot boxing film Real Steel and he thrilled wrestling fans by jumping into the ring to throw a punch at celebrated fighter Ziggler.
But he can't believe he did any damage.
Jackman tells EW.com, "It was scripted that ...
READ MOREWWE fighter Dolph Ziggler claimed the movie star left him hospitalized with a "hairline mandibular fracture" following a stunt during Monday night's televised Raw SuperShow wrestling clash.
Jackman was guest hosting the event to promote his new robot boxing film Real Steel and he thrilled wrestling fans by jumping into the ring to throw a punch at celebrated fighter Ziggler.
But he can't believe he did any damage.
Jackman tells EW.com, "It was scripted that ...
Hugh Jackman Has Been Involved In A Lot Of Fistfights
Hugh Jackman admits he has been involved in fistfights.
He told the Daily Star, "I have been in plenty of fights, and I'm definitely not always the winner. The last time I was in the U.K. I got in an argument with a guy in a pub about the rugby or something and the next thing I was flat out on my face.
"Luckily, as an actor most people don't want to punch you in the face."
Hugh stars in the upcoming film "Real Steel" about a retired pugilist who transitions to the business side of the ropes after human boxers are replaced by robotic ones.
READ MOREHe told the Daily Star, "I have been in plenty of fights, and I'm definitely not always the winner. The last time I was in the U.K. I got in an argument with a guy in a pub about the rugby or something and the next thing I was flat out on my face.
"Luckily, as an actor most people don't want to punch you in the face."
Hugh stars in the upcoming film "Real Steel" about a retired pugilist who transitions to the business side of the ropes after human boxers are replaced by robotic ones.
Hugh Jackman: 'I Only Work Out Because I'm Paid To'
Hugh Jackman talked to Men's Fitness for their October issue, and he revealed that he isn't the gym rat he appears to be.
"I don't really enjoy training. People say it's addictive, but I'm like, 'Not so much,'" Jackman says. "If I weren't getting paid or didn't have a character like Wolverine to maintain, I would just be a tall, lean, fit guy."
Hugh also says as he gets older, the training because that much tougher. "Over the past three or four years it's gotten a lot tougher. I have to eat a stricter diet. I have to train even harder. I can't get away with what I used to."
The Aussie a...
READ MORE"I don't really enjoy training. People say it's addictive, but I'm like, 'Not so much,'" Jackman says. "If I weren't getting paid or didn't have a character like Wolverine to maintain, I would just be a tall, lean, fit guy."
Hugh also says as he gets older, the training because that much tougher. "Over the past three or four years it's gotten a lot tougher. I have to eat a stricter diet. I have to train even harder. I can't get away with what I used to."
The Aussie a...
James Cameron's 'Fantastic Voyage' Could Be Sent Adrift Without A Director On Board
The 'Avatar' creator and his Lightstorm Entertainment partner Jon Landau are set to produce the remake of the 1966 sci-fi flick, 'Fantastic Voyage,' but if they are unable to acquire a well known actor then they may face losing the projects current director, Shawn Levy.
THR claim that Levy, the director of 'Night at the Museum,' 'Date Night' and Hugh Jackman's latest robot film 'Real Steel,' is set to leave the big budget movie in future weeks if a highly acclaimed actor does not star in the film.
Production has been on hold due to casting difficulties and this has resulted in Levy ...
READ MORETHR claim that Levy, the director of 'Night at the Museum,' 'Date Night' and Hugh Jackman's latest robot film 'Real Steel,' is set to leave the big budget movie in future weeks if a highly acclaimed actor does not star in the film.
Production has been on hold due to casting difficulties and this has resulted in Levy ...
Celebrity Sightings At Comic-Con 2011
The world's largest comic book festival, Comic-Con international at San Diego, is winding down and ends today. San Diego certainly sees its share of freaks and geeks every July as well as plenty of celebrities promoting their latest film or TV shows. Here are a few celebrity sightings from the week.
Hugh Jackman promoting - 'Real Steel'
Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake at the 'In Time' press conference.
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Elizabeth Reaser 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1' press conference.
Robert Rodriguez at ...
READ MOREHugh Jackman promoting - 'Real Steel'
Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake at the 'In Time' press conference.
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Elizabeth Reaser 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1' press conference.
Robert Rodriguez at ...
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