Movie News

What’s the buzz on drama, comedy, horror, action, and animation? How about indie, sci-fi, westerns, art house, and documentaries? What went down in opening week or box office weekend? Who waxed cinematic on the red carpet? Aargh, too many questions, but hey, the news knows.

'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38
(AP)
AP – Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in “Lucas” and “The Lost Boys” whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.
Corey Haim dies of overdose
(Reuters)
Reuters – Corey Haim, a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting, died in Los Angeles of an apparent drug overdose, police said on Wednesday. He was 38.
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN on SUPERMAN: "We Have a Fantastic Story"
(Newsarama.com)
Newsarama.com – The LA Times has some super news to start the day. Director Christopher Nolan is officially confirmed as shepherding the new Superman movie franchise. That rumor about David S. Goyer writing it? Turns out that one is true, too. The pair will develop the story, with Nolan producing and a director to be announced later. The movie is still in early stages, and won’t be seen in theaters until 2012 or 2013, however. …
Matt Fraction: Deconstructing IRON MAN For Games & Comics
(Newsarama.com)
Newsarama.com – Matt Fraction is in a unique position with Marvel right now, and particularly with the character of Iron Man. As Iron Man 2 flies toward its big-screen debut, Fraction anxiously awaits the movie, where he can see some of his work as a consultant translate onto screen. With the monthly comic book Invincible Iron Man, he tells the tale of a Tony Stark who has sent himself to a figurative hell and is trying now to claw his way back. …
Animal activists target Calif. sushi restaurant
(AP)
AP – Federal agents are investigating a high-end Santa Monica, Calif., sushi restaurant, following a video sting orchestrated by the producers of the Oscar-winning documentary “The Cove.”
Review: `Green Zone' is a failure of intelligence
(AP)
AP – All the war-zone authenticity in the Arab world cannot salvage the silly Hollywood plot at the heart of “Green Zone,” Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass’ first collaboration outside the Jason Bourne realm.
Robert De Niro set to play Vince Lombardi in movie
(AP)
AP – Robert De Niro is set to play Vince Lombardi in an upcoming movie.
R&B star Akon goes to Bollywood
(AFP)
AFP – US R&B star Akon is to record a track for a Bollywood film, following in the footsteps of rapper Snoop Dogg who raised his profile in the 1.2-billion-strong Indian market with a similar foray.
John Krasinski joins "Something" romantic comedies
(Reuters)
Reuters – John Krasinski is in negotiations to join Ginnifer Goodwin in “Something Borrowed,” a romantic comedy from the company behind “The Blind Side.”
De Niro signs up to play football icon Lombardi
(Reuters)
Reuters – He has played killers and cops in the movies, and two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro may soon take on the role of iconic U.S. football coach Vince Lombardi in a film backed by sports television network ESPN.