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Milk Heads Down California Coast

14 November 2008 1:30 PM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The boys of Milk, James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Sean Penn, and Josh Brolin, stepped out to premiere their movie in La last night. They first walked the red carpet in Sf before the election, but Prop. 8 is still a hot topic. Earlier this week, James talked about the close ties between the film and the proposition, saying, "Things [since the '70s] have changed, but with Prop 8, it shows that we are not all the way there. And if Harvey Milk was alive today, there is no doubt he would be fighting Prop 8 as hard as he could. It just shows that this movie isn't just a history lesson. It's showing issues that are still very much alive today." It sounds like the guys brought a lot of passion to their latest project, and maybe their film will open a few eyes when it hits theaters. To see a lot more photos including Elizabeth Banks,

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Release Date for 'Saw VI' Set

13 November 2008 8:50 PM, PST | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Though "Saw V" has failed to nail the top box office chart on its weekend debut, Lionsgate Films are surely going to continue the franchise as they recently come out with the release date of "Saw VI". In their announcement, the studio claim to have set the sixth horror thriller movie to be released on October 23, 2009.

Not the first movie claiming the slot, "Saw VI" will have to be up against another thriller, Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard's "Cabin in the Woods". Beside "Cabin", there are two other movies slated to be released on the particular date, they are Hilary Swank-starring biopic "Amelia" and Japanese manga adaptation "Astro Boy".

In this next "Saw" movie, Kevin Greutert will take over David Hackl as the film's director, while screenwriter duo Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton will return to pen the script. Still, what the plot is going to be about is yet to be uncovered.

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Meryl Streep Eyes Dewey Adaptation

13 November 2008 1:58 AM, PST | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

New Line is in the process of acquiring the screen rights to Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, a nonfiction book by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter. Pamela Gray is being tapped to write the adaptation with Meryl Streep attached to star. The book, published in September, tells the story of a kitten, abandoned in a book drop on a cold winter night, who is rescued by workers at a library in rural Iowa. It becomes the library's mascot, charming and inspiring patrons and staffers and, during the course of a long life, acquiring an international fan club. According to the trades Streep will play the author, who works at the library and observed the impact that a kitten had on the townsfolk Gray previously wrote A Walk on the Moon and Music of the Heart, which also starred Streep. She’s currently writing Betty Anne Waters,

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Hollywood News & Notes

11 November 2008 7:16 PM, PST | From Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news

Repo!

Repo! the Genetic Opera just opened and has already been marketed by Lionsgate as the cult successor to the Rocky Horror Picture Show.  The movie opened this weekend in just eight theaters and earned $51,000, averaging an impressive $6450 per screen.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman told Moviehole he’s already planning a sequel to the Paris Hilton, Alex Vega film.

''I want to start a sequel next year. But again, everything — I’ll end my whole thing on a soapbox, which I love to get on,” Bousman told the site. “This movie is all about support from the Internet, and support from fans. This is not a movie where you’ll see billboards or bus stop ads or trailers on TV. It’s a movie that exists in a grass roots kind of a fashion. It exists when fans go and see it, and they go on message boards and talk about it.

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Jaden Smith Set For Karate Kid

11 November 2008 3:04 PM, PST | From Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news

Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, will star in a remake of The Karate Kid according to Variey. The original was released in 1984 and featured Ralph Macchio as the bullied teen. The Next Karate Kid in 1994 was responsible for launching Hilary Swank's acting career. The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the…

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Will Smith's Kid Gets Beat Up and Learns Karate

11 November 2008 2:00 PM, PST | From Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news

I am not sure what I find more comical, the picture to the right, the fact Will Smith's kid (Jaden) is going to star in a Karate Kid remake or the fact the Variety article announcing the casting says The Next Karate Kid "launched the career of Hilary Swank." First off, the two brown bears in a bit of outdoor karate is quite funny, or perhaps cute is the word. Second, a Karate Kid remake is so uninteresting I can't even begin to fathom how it could be good. The film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities and will be set in there. The story is expected to basically change for Jaden's age (10) but will still center on a bullied youth who learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. No director has been announced, but some guy by the name

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Smith's Son Is The Karate Kid

11 November 2008 4:04 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Will Smith's young son Jaden has landed the lead role in an upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, according to reports.

Jaden, 10, is Smith's eldest son with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and previously acted alongside his father in 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.

And now the youngster looks set to start forging his own acting career with a role in a new version of the hit 1984 film - playing the part made famous by Ralph Macchio, according to Variety.com.

Oscar-winner Hilary Swank took over the main role in The Next Karate Kid in 1994.

The new film, which will see Smith take on a co-producer role, will be relocated to Beijing, China, but will explore the same themes as the original three pictures, with a bullied youth learning to stand up for himself with the help of a wise martial arts expert mentor.

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Karate Kid Remake Officially Underway

11 November 2008 2:20 AM, PST | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

Columbia Pictures has officially announced that it’s developing a remake to the 1984 hit The Karate Kid, which has been refashioned as a star vehicle for Will Smith’s son, Jaden. The script is being written by Chris Murphy, and the film will shoot next year in Beijing and other cities. While the new film will be set in that exotic locale, it will borrow elements of the original plot, wherein a bullied youth learns to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor. The film will be produced by Jerry Weintraub (who launched the original franchise) and Overbrook Entertainment's James Lassiter, Will Smith and Ken Stovitz. Will Smith co-starred alongside Jaden in his feature debut, "The Pursuit of Happyness," which Overbrook and Escape Artists produced for Columbia. The series began with three films that featured Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. A subsequent fourth film, The Next Karate Kid,

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Will Smith's Son Is the Next Karate Kid

11 November 2008 12:54 AM, PST | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Having portrayed the son of a struggling salesman in "The Pursuit of Happyness", Jaden Smith will next play a martial arts practitioner. According to Variety, the son of Hollywood superstar Will Smith has been tapped to star in "Untitled Karate Kid Remake", a "refashioned" remake of 1984 hit martial arts movie "The Karate Kid".

The remake project will have Jerry Weintraub and Overbrook Entertainment's James Lassiter, Will and Ken Stovitz as the new film's producers. Its script is being worked on by Chris Murphy, while the movie itself is scheduled to be shot in Beijing and other cities in 2009. It is said that the story will keep its essential plot elements, a bullied teenager learning to stand up for himself with the help of an eccentric mentor.

The original "Karate Kid" stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue. Telling an underdog story in which Daniel Larusso is being trained by Mr.

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Tis the season… Premiere Props special holiday auction extravaganza

5 November 2008 10:40 AM, PST | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

Tis the season... Premiere Props is kicking off the holiday season with a special auction extravaganza on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in El Segundo, Ca!

Unique items from Soul Men featuring the late Bernie Mac (which hits theaters the weekend of the holiday auction) will be up for bid along with many, many more fan-favorite movies! Proceeds will Benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation and The Bernie Mac Foundation

Premiere Props announced today that they are hosting a special holiday auction of never before seen movie props, including unique super hero costumes and key props from Soul Men including Bernie Mac’s 1974 lime green Cadillac Eldorado convertible, made to order two piece suit, signature glasses and many, many more exclusive items! The items up for bid will benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation and The Bernie Mac Foundation. The holiday auction extravaganza will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Premiere Props’ warehouse in El Segundo,

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Tis the season… Premiere Props special holiday auction extravaganza

5 November 2008 10:40 AM, PST | From Fangoria.com | See recent Fangoria news

Tis the season... Premiere Props is kicking off the holiday season with a special auction extravaganza on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in El Segundo, Ca!

Unique items from Soul Men featuring the late Bernie Mac (which hits theaters the weekend of the holiday auction) will be up for bid along with many, many more fan-favorite movies! Proceeds will Benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation and The Bernie Mac Foundation

Premiere Props announced today that they are hosting a special holiday auction of never before seen movie props, including unique super hero costumes and key props from Soul Men including Bernie Mac’s 1974 lime green Cadillac Eldorado convertible, made to order two piece suit, signature glasses and many, many more exclusive items! The items up for bid will benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation and The Bernie Mac Foundation. The holiday auction extravaganza will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Premiere Props’ warehouse in El Segundo,

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Feeling Swanky?

4 November 2008 3:36 AM, PST | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news

A couple of days ago Hilary Swank stepped out in chilly New York City at an Escada event honoring The Free Arts Benefit. Hilary looked amazing as always, but it was her coat that really got our attention. Winter whites are here and Hilary is showing you common-folks how to do it right! The white coat seems to be the new winter trend among celebrities. When the new issue of Vanity Fair hits the stands it will show a gorgeous Kate Winslett also draped in her winter white Jacket. So we are taking cues from our lady's in...

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Swank wants women's hair for charity

29 October 2008 11:56 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Hilary Swank has appealed to women with long hair to cut their locks for a good cause. The actress is backing the Beautiful Lengths campaign, which aims to provide wigs made from donated hair to cancer sufferers. People with the disease often go through chemotherapy, a chemical process used to kill cancer cells which causes them to lose their hair. "You just (more)

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Swank Preparing To Land Pilot's Licence

27 October 2008 6:29 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hilary Swank is preparing to fly solo for the first time, in order to land her pilot's licence.

The actress took to the skies for lessons to prepare for her role as aviator Amelia Earhart in a new movie, but insurers banned her from flying alone, which meant she couldn't qualify for a licence.

But now the movie has wrapped, she can't wait to get back in the hotseat.

Swank says, "The fun part of my job is that I get to dive into the shoes of other people.

"It was exhilarating it was wonderful. I love to fly in general and getting there in cockpit was a lot of fun.

"For insurance reasons they wouldn't let me go up alone, and you have to go up alone to get your license. But I will do that."

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Swank Urges Women To Chop Off Their Hair

27 October 2008 6:29 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank is asking women to cut off their hair to help provide wigs for women with cancer.

The actress donated her own locks after having her hair chopped off to play aviator Amelia Earheart in a new movie.

And now she's backing the Beautiful Lengths campaign to encourage other women to follow suit - and help give hair back to those who lose it when they undergo chemotherapy.

Swank says, "One in three women are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. A lot of my family members have had their lives devastated by cancer.

"You just need to have eight inches (of hair) to donate."

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Kevin's Review: Changeling - Not The Film You Think

24 October 2008 7:10 PM, PDT | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

I think it's safe to say that most expect Clint Eastwood's Changeling to be the next Million Dollar Baby. After all, Eastwood directed both, and instead of Hilary Swank front and center, it's now Angelina Jolie as single mother Christine Collins. Both films maintain a studied focus on the lead heroine and the events that surround her, but that's where the similarities end. While Baby was a delicate, heart-breaking gem made rich by a simple story and amazing performances, Changeling is quite the opposite - sprawling in its scale, with drama that is derived from the story's details, which are largely based on true events. While Changeling can wear the badge of "stranger than fiction" proudly, it's definitely no Million Dollar Baby. But that's not a bad bar to fall short of, considering the impressiveness of Eastwood's former feature - it won four Oscars, after all. For her spotlight role,

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Bambi voted top tear-jerker movie

20 October 2008 6:30 AM, PDT | From Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news

Hold on to your hankies folks as you’re going to need them. Why? Because a new survey has revealed the nation’s most beloved weepie films. Conducted by Pearl and Dean, 3,000 people opened up their hearts to confirm their pick of the most emotionally draining movies with 1942’s Disney animation Bambi coming out on top. The story of a young fawn coming of age has been a family favourite for generations and its 66 year old ending (“your mother can’t be with you anymore”) has triumphed over more modern blubber-fests. Not your favourite? Click over to see which chin-wobblers also ranked.

Losing out to Bambi was Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore’s supernatural love in Ghost, with third place shared between other Disney animal saga The Lion King and a young boy’s bond with an alien in Steven Spielberg’s E.T. Less family-esque weepies followed with Kate Winslet

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Stone Donates Clothes And Furniture To Charity

20 October 2008 12:14 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Sharon Stone cleared out her closets as a pre-50th birthday gift to herself in February - and donated her designer clothing to a charity for abused women.

Stone also parted with a room full of unwanted furniture from her Los Angeles home, and admits the big give was "exciting and freeing".

She tells More magazine, "Coincidentally, I got a letter from (actresses) Mariska Hargitay and Hilary Swank about a charity for abused women, and here was a gigantic, refrigerator-size bag, and could I fill it with clothing.

"So I called them and said, 'Can you send me 20 of these?'"

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Hilary Swank Finds More Drama in Law School

1 October 2008 1:32 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

If you're not so thrilled with the peeks of Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, or her collection of more recent comedic fare, read on -- the Oscar-winning actress is taking another trip into the realm of the serious. Variety reports that Swank is going to star in a new film called Betty Anne Waters.

Based on a true story, Swank gets to be a high school dropout who is convinced that her brother has been wrongfully convicted of murder. Rather than just whipping up buzz for her family member, she decides to take action. "In between raising kids and waiting tables, she worked her way through college and law school so she could represent her brother after he'd used up his attempts to appeal his conviction through public defenders." That's certainly one way to help!

While Swank's more recent interests haven't proved all that exciting, this project is sounding pretty intriguing.

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Hilary Swank to star in 'Betty Anne'

1 October 2008 9:24 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Hilary Swank will play the title role in Tony Goldwyn's drama Betty Anne Waters. The movie revolves around a single mother who puts herself through law school in order to prove that her brother was wrongfully convicted of murder. Goldwyn, who has been attached to the project for seven years, will direct the film in Michigan next year from a script (more)

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