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Who Ya Gonna Call...GhostBusters 3

In a conversation with MTV news Harold Ramis has confirmed a new Ghostbusters movie is in the works. The Original cast is expected to reprise their roles with their characters becoming "sage mentors" to new a new team, in a passing of the proton packs to a new generation of Ghostbusters.
Though the first draft of the script is apparently still in the works, Judd Apatow is signed on as at least a producer so thus far the casting rumors have been hovering around members of the "Apatowverse" Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen being tapped to take up the fight.
Taking into consideration the track records of the parties involved, I believe this will be a worthy sequel/reboot of the franchise and I'm actually enthused about this project coming together.
What do you think?

A New Darko Story...

"Donnie Darko", the movie from 2001 that became a cult classic, has spawned a sequel - a straight to video sequel due out July 2009. The movie which spurred actor Jake Gyllenhaal's career has somehow warranted a sequel... which stars none of the original cast - save for Daveigh Chase who is reprising her role as Samantha Darko(albeit 7 years later). The movie "S. Darko" follows Samantha as she deals with her brother's death and the fact that her family is falling apart. She leaves her family with a friend to straighten out her life and along the way has visions of the end of the universe and learns that she isn't really a Darko. Now while Donnie Darko was an absolutely fantastic movie, it in no way, warrants a sequel. It was cut and dry, one take and finished. But to have a sequel, with a plot like this, along with being straight to video, I don't see good things happening. And I don't need someone in a giant rabbit suit to tell me that!

Simon Pegg's a weasel

Don't worry... this isn't a slanderous attack on Simon. Quite the contrary. British actor Simon Pegg has confirmed that he is part of the cast for Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs which is due out in July of this year. Pegg, who joins original actors Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, and Ray Romano along with Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott and Josh Peck from the second installation, will be voicing the character Buck. As Pegg describes him, "Buck is a one-eyed, swashbuckling weasel who's personality is reminiscent of Captain Ahab". Most of Pegg's movies are oriented towards the older audience, but the funny-man wants to do something a little more family friendly so his child (due in June) along with his nieces can see what exactly he does. And if that means being a weasel, it's a good start.

Star Wars Live-Action TV Series Casting Underway

Good news or bad news for Star Wars fans. Depending on how you feel about the three previously released live action prequels, Episodes 1-3 and the current animated Clone Wars series, casting has now officially begun for the live action sequel/prequel Star Wars tv series.
The series is to be set between Episode 3 "Revenge of the Sith and Episode 4 "A New Hope". The series will serve as a bridge between the two series featuring secondary characters and focusing on the Rebel Alliance. So while we can expect to see Storm Troopers, No Jedi, new or old will be on hand, including Darth Vader...for now...and depending on story arcs and and of course the almighty ratings.
Personally the series concept appeals to me for this type of project. I enjoyed the prequel films overall, especially the birth of the empire aspect so I fairly stoked to witness the birth of the Alliance. I've also watched and enjoyed most of the animated Clone Wars episodes, which feature the Clone Troopers as much as the Jedi. This to me bodes well for the series.
What do you think?  
Follow the link below to the MTV moviesblog post.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Star Wars’ Live-Action TV Series Casting Underway

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Jason Vorhees Slashes the Competition

The ever indestructible Jason Vorhees is back slicing and dicing his way to the top of the box office for the weekend beginning on Friday 13th. With an opening 4 day weekend total over $43M, Jason easily slaughters the competition, nearly doubling up on the RomCom He's Just Not That Into You. The real test for this re-imagining will come this weekend based on actual reviews and word of mouth, and without the gimmick of an opening on a holiday weekend corresponding with the film's title.

Stars defend Bale

Hollywood stars Terry Crews and Whoopi Goldberg are among the few defending Christian Bale after a tape was released recently in which Bale lets loose an angry tirade against Director of Photography Shane Hurlbut. Hurlbut apparently walked on set twice, while Bale was in the middle of filming different scenes for his new movie Terminator: Salvation distracting the actor. An angered Bale flipped out and tore into the DP and even asked Director "McG" to fire him. Maybe it's just me, but even if you are DP on a film, if you want to make changes you either wait to the scene is finished or you address it with the director. Seeing as this isn't Bale's first film, it's apparent he expects the same thing.

Shia LaBeouf Banned From Driving

Shia LaBeouf can take on the 'Transformers' and fight alongside 'Indiana Jones,' but for the next year, he can't drive a car.  LaBeouf's driver's license was suspended on January 17th as a result of refusing "chemical tests" in a July 2008 car crash, Access Hollywood reports.

16 things that even Star Trek fans might not know about Ricardo Montalban's "Khan".

Sci-Fi Wire lists 16 things that even Star Trek fans might not know about Ricardo Montalban's "Khan".

'Star Trek' Director J.J. Abrams Says Film Has Plenty For Fans And Newcomers To Enjoy

In a new interview with MTV, Star Trek director JJ Abrams says that the final cut of the film should be completed very soon. He also talked about deleted scenes, humor, Majel Roddenberry, and more, including what is different about his star Trek movie. MTV also has a cool new banner image from Paramount.

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Julie Benz, Peter Fonda and Judd Nelson Become "Saints"

Moviejungle.com reports that Julie Benz, Peter Fonda and Judd Nelson have been added to the cast of "Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day". No roles are listed yet on IMDB, but I'm more stoked than ever to see this thing. I'm betting the ranch that it'll be worth the wait.