Check Out 'The Ultimate Gangster Collections' From Warner Bros. On Blu-ray May 21

May 17th, 2013 6:27am EDT
Ultimate Gangster Collection
Warner Bros. is in the midst of celebrating its 90th anniversary and is releasing two great gangster collections just in time for Father's Day.

Eight of the studio's greatest gangster films, including one of Paramount's best, will be released in "Ultimate Gangster Collection: Classic" and "Ultimate Gangster Collection: Contemporary."

The four films in the Classic Collection have been remastered for their Blu-ray debuts. They include:

-"The Public Enemy" starring James Cagney
-"White Heat" starring James Cagney
-"Little Caesar" with Edward G. Robinson as hoodlum Rico Bandello
-"The Pet...
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Justin Bartha Endured 'Humiliating' Waxing For 'CBGB' Role

May 16th, 2013 7:23pm EDT
Justin Bartha
For the new movie CBGB, actor Justin Bartha underwent extensive waxing to play punk icon Stiv Bators. The Hangover star realized he would have to get rid of his body hair as he researched his role as The Dead Boys frontman, and went all out to look smooth.

Bartha explains, "They took the Jew right out of me... I got it all waxed, baby! Stiv used to do some drugs and drive down the highway and they (bandmates) used to moon people while they were driving... He also gets oral sex onstage (in the movie).

"Normally, I have some hair on my body and I knew I would have to lose some weight (to ...
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Scarlett Johansson Re-Teams With 'Iron Man' Stars In 'Chef'

May 16th, 2013 2:34pm EDT
Scarlett Johansson
Robert Downey, Jr. and Scarlett Johansson are teaming up with their "Iron Man 2" director Jon Favreau for an upcoming film.

"The Avengers" stars have joined the cast of "Chef," in which Favreau will play a top chef who hits the road with a food truck venture.

In order to prepare for the role, Favreau has reportedly been taking cooking lessons.

Johansson also stars in the upcoming "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "The Avengers" sequel.
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5 Fun Facts About 'Star Trek' Star Chris Pine

May 16th, 2013 2:00pm EDT
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He starred alongside Anne Hathaway in "Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" and Lindsay Lohan in "Just My Luck", but girls across the world fell madly in love with Chris Pine when he got his big break playing James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' smash hit "Star Trek." With the sequel about to hit theaters, let's take a look at some fun about the captain of the Starship Enterprise. 

1. Chris made his acting debut in 2003, when he played a drunk patient on "ER".

2. He is the youngest actor to play a lead role in the "Star Trek" franchise; Chris was 28 when the first movie came out. 

3. Chris' bi...
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Cannes Film Festival Fashion: A Flirty Emma Watson, Strange Haired Nicole Kidman & More!

May 16th, 2013 12:42pm EDT
Emma Watson
The 66th Cannes Film Festival is a who's who of movie stars who pose for the press and pimp their new films on the French Riviera.

British star Emma Watson attended "The Bling Ring" photocall wearing a cute burgundy ensemble embellished with tiny matching feathers.

Her film is based on the true story about a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who break into celebrity homes and then must face the consequences. It hits U.S. theaters in June.

Nicole Kidman stepped out for "The Great Gatsby" premiere wearing a heavily embroidered strapless dress and hot pink heels. Her hair was slicked back in...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Crimewave'

May 16th, 2013 11:00am EDT
Crimewave
Early Raimi – we’re there!  Let’s check out the Blu-ray release of the comedy classic "Crimewave" out now from Shout! Factory Home Entertainment.  Find out if there is cool in crime reviewed below.

 

   

   Title: "Crimewave"

   Grade: 3

   Cast: Reed Birney, Bruce Campbell, Louise Lasser

   Director: Sam Raimi

   Rating: PG-13

   Runtime: 86 minutes

   Release Company: Shout! Factory Home Entertainment

   Website: www.shoutfactory.com

 

The Flick: "Crimewave" has a lot of great stuff within, but you can tell something is rotten in the state of Denmark.  A flick that is ...
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DVD Review: 'Duke'

May 16th, 2013 10:00am EDT
Duke
Can the love of a canine conquer all?  We’re gonna find out as we check out the new to DVD Hallmark Movie Channel flick "Duke" out now from Gaiam Home Entertainment.  Follow the review leash below!

 

   

   

   Title: "Duke"

   Grade: 3 1/2

   Cast: Steven Weber, Allison Hossack, Sarah Smyth

   Director: Mark Jean

   Rating: Not Rated

   Runtime: 87 minutes

   Release Company: Gaiam Home Entertainment

   Website: www.sonarent.com

 

The Flick: For what a sappy tearjerker "Duke" is the flick still manages to work.  It could be the realistic and very-non Hallmark Chann...
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'Star Trek Into Darkness' Has Plenty Of Flash But Lacks Originality

May 15th, 2013 8:23pm EDT
Star Trek Into Darkness
The boys of Starfleet are back: Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Chekov (Anton Yelchin), Bones (Karl Urban), Sulu (John Cho) and Uhura (Zoe Saldana).

The film opens with the USS Enterprise on a observation mission to Planet Nibiru. When they arrive at the planet they find a volcano on the verge of erupting and wiping out its primitive inhabitants.

In the process of launching a dangerous mission to halt the eruption, Spock's life is jeopardized, forcing Kirk to break the 'Prime Directive' and reveal the Enterprise to the inhabitants.

Bad move: Not only...
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'As I Lay Dying' Trailer: James Franco Attempts To Film The Un-Filmable

May 15th, 2013 3:37pm EDT
James Franco
The first trailer for James Franco's adaptation of William Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" has arrived, and the swirling, punctuated scenes may explain why it has taken 80 years for someone to attempt to adapt the classic story.

Faulkner's story follows the death of Addie Bundren and her family's odyssey to honor her wish of burying her in the town of Jefferson, Mississippi. The difficulty in telling this story on screen is that Faulkner wrote it through the view of 15 different characters over 59 chapters, using his "stream of consciousness" technique: each character appears to be jotting dow...
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Infographic : 'The Great Gatsby' Explained

May 15th, 2013 2:30pm EDT
Living in Gatsby's World
The Great Gatsby launched in theaters this past weekend, and with it, a new interest in 'The Roaring 20s.' This helpful infographic explain the story, the culture and the characters of 'the Great Gatsby,' all in one, stylized, thematic little package.

Created by Electric.com

We have to thank Keith Patterson and his associate for this wonderful submission! Thanks Keith & Co.!
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