New The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Posters!

2 posters have just been released for the The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the sequel to The Hunger Games. Catching Fire will be released in theaters November 22. I can't wait!!!

Burlesque!!!!

I LOOOOOOOOOVED this movie! Yeah, the story's been told a thousand times before (small town girl goes to Hollywood to make it big) but whatever. I could care less about that. The songs, the dancing, the costumes, the makeup, the hair! Not to mention the two divas extraordinaire, Cher & Christina. PLUS some of the song & dance numbers seemed a little bit influenced by my favorite movie Chicago, which all adds up to way too much awesomeness, at least for me! I've been listening to the soundtrack daily. MUCH better than Christina's last effort, Bionic. There's even a book out, loaded with photos from the film!

Burlesque: The Motion Picture Book - $19.80 @ Amazon.com

Burlesque - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Audio CD - $11.87 @ Amazon.com
Burlesque (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [+Digital Booklet] MP3 Download - $9.99 @ Amazon.com
Burlesque (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [+Digital Booklet] MP3 Download - $9.99 @ iTunes


Here's a clip of one of my favorite numbers, But I Am a Good Girl



I can't wait for the dvd!

Look-Alikes

I just watched Midnight Cowboy for the first time, and I was extremely distracted by the fact that young Jon Voight totally resembles his granddaughter, Shiloh Jolie Pitt! Also, every time the song Everybody's Talkin came on, I kept thinking at first that it was Chris Isaak singing, not Harry Nilsson, even though the movie came out in 1969. To me, it completely has the "sound" of a Chris Isaak song. I'd love to hear him do a cover of it.

R.I.P. June Havoc

Rest in peace, Baby June!

From The Los Angeles Times:

June Havoc dies at 97; child vaudeville star and sister of Gypsy Rose Lee

Her early life was portrayed in the Broadway hit 'Gypsy.' Havoc played showgirl Gladys Bumps in the hit musical comedy 'Pal Joey' and starred in TV's 'The June Havoc Show.'

By Dennis McLellan
March 29, 2010 | 6:48 p.m.

June Havoc, an actress and former child vaudeville star whose early life with her sister -- future burlesque stripper Gypsy Rose Lee -- and their ambitious stage mother was portrayed in the hit Broadway musical "Gypsy," has died. She was 97.

Havoc died Sunday of natural causes at her home in Stamford, Conn., said her caregiver, Tana Sibilio.

"Gypsy," the "musical fable" based on Lee's memoir, opened on Broadway in 1959. It starred Ethel Merman as the overbearing stage mother, Mama Rose.


Read the rest of the article here.

Hitchcock Re-Envisioned Posters by Laz Marquez

Nothing beats the original posters in my book but these are pretty cool nonetheless!

Read more about the posters here!

Kate Winslet as Mildred Pierce

I usually shun any remakes, especially if it's a classic old Hollywood movie being remade (Hello The Women! Ugh...) but this has caught my attention because I love Kate Winslet and I think she's got the acting chops to pull this off in a great way. Plus I read the book ages ago and enjoyed it immensely. AND this remake will be 5 hours long! So I'm very intrigued to see this!

From Zap2it.com:


HBO has picked up a miniseries adaptation of "Mildred Pierce" that will star Oscar winner Kate Winslet in the lead role.

The five-hour miniseries, which Todd Haynes ("I'm Not There," "Far From Heaven") co-wrote and will direct, is scheduled to begin filming in New York in the spring, HBO confirms to Zap2it. Winslet will play the title role, a Depression-era housewife who separates from her husband to try to provide for her two daughters -- including one contemptuous of her mother having to work for a living.

Rumors of the project have been circulating for several weeks, and HBO sealed a deal with MGM, John Wells Productions and Killer Films to co-produce the project.

James M Cain's 1941 novel was previously adapted into a 1945 film that earned Joan Crawford a best actress Oscar. The movie was also nominated for best picture.

The miniseries will be Winslet's first role on American television (she appeared in a handful of British shows at the start of her career). Haynes and Jon Raymond ("Wendy and Lucy") collaborated on the script.

Nine Rehearsal Footage Montage!

Argh! The opening of Nine got pushed back to December, but at least there is finally some new footage from the movie.

"An Education" & "Coco Before Chanel"

I am looking forward to seeing both of these movies!

Michael Douglas as...Liberace?!!!

I've been hoping for years that Hollywood would make a biopic about the one and only Liberace. I was rooting for Kevin Spacey to portray Liberace, but I think Michael Douglas is a great alternative! I am really looking forward to seeing this.

From People.com

Michael Douglas To Play Liberace
By Peter Mikelbank
Originally posted Tuesday September 15, 2009 09:00 AM EDT

Michael Douglas is taking a sharp turn from his usual roles to tackle the lead in a film biography of the campy musical performer Liberace, and Matt Damon is playing his longtime lover, director Steven Soderbergh confirmed.

"We've already done some costume and wardrobe tests on Michael, and they're very, very, very good." Soderbergh told a French newspaper at the Deauville Film Festival. "I swear to you, Michael amazed me. He crushed it."

Born Wladziu Valentino, the flamboyant, piano-playing Liberace, nicknamed "Mr. Showmanship" and "Glitter Man," was a staple of early 1950s television, and was an institution in Las Vegas until his death from AIDS in 1987. At his height, he made more money than Elvis and The Beatles.

Damon, Soderbergh said, has agreed to portray Scott Thorsen, the assistant/boyfriend whose 1982 palimony suit for $110 million publically outed the entertainer.

"Matt accepted the challenge," Soderbergh said. "But I have to say I'd already convinced him to gain 30 pounds for The Informant."

Liberace will be filmed off a script by writer/director Richard Lagravense, who was responsible for The Bridges of Madison County. Soderbergh said the budget will allow filmmakers to re-stage segments of Liberace's spectacular stage act, which often involved elaborate stunts such as flying or driving to his piano bench in a Rolls-Royce.

Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

TCM Underground is showing Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! this Friday night (11PM PST)! This movie rarely, if ever, airs on tv and it's not "officially" out on dvd, so here's your chance to catch this campy cult classic!

LANA: The Memories, the Myths, the Movies

I just received LANA: The Memories, the Myths, the Movies in the mail today and although I haven't read it yet, I flipped through it and I am more than happy with my purchase. It's filled with beautiful and rarely scene photos of Lana Turner, as well as many personal memories by Cheryl Crane, Lana's daughter and the co-author. It was published at $35.00, but it's been marked down to $11.55 on Amazon.com, which is a GREAT price for such an impressive biography on one of the most gorgeous ladies ever to grace the silver screen.

R.I.P. John Hughes

I grew up on his movies. This is very sad news. :(

FROM MTV.COM:

John Hughes -- Filmmaker Behind '80s Classics Like 'Pretty In Pink' & 'Sixteen Candles'-- Has Died

John Hughes, the writer and director whose string of classic '80s comedies essentially defined the genre for decades, has died at the age of 59.

The cause was a heart attack, which he suffered taking a walk on Thursday morning (August 6) during a trip to New York, according to Variety.

Writing for talent like Chevy Chase and Michael Keaton, Hughes had early hits with "Mr. Mom" and the first of the National Lampoon "Vacation" movies. His 1984 directorial debut, "Sixteen Candles," and his follow-up the next year, "The Breakfast Club," were instrumental in launching the pop-culture phenomenon known as the Brat Pack. Actors like Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and Anthony Michael Hall became some of the biggest names in Hollywood thanks to Hughes' brand of youth-oriented entertainment.

Continue reading more about John Hughes' legacy at MTV.com.

"The Greatest Showman on Earth" Movie!

The Barnum and Bailey
Originally uploaded by Antoon's Foobar

I am TOTALLY going to see this when it opens...years from now? Who knows...but it sounds amazing!

From: NY Daily News:

BY JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, August 4th 2009, 2:04 PM

Wherever Hollywood heartthrob Hugh Jackman goes turns into a three-ring circus.

So it seems fitting that the Aussie A-lister has been cast as P.T. Barnum, the great American entrepreneur who made sideshows and circus acts into big-time entertainment and became famous in the process.

Variety reports that the 40-year-old actor will sing and dance his way through the contemporary musical big-screen biopic "The Greatest Showman on Earth."

The screenplay is being written by "Sex and the City" alum Jenny Bicks. British singer-songwriter Mika is reportedly in talks to write music and lyrics.

Barnum's life inspired the 1980 Broadway musical. The upcoming film will cover his career and love life, including his infatuation with singer Jenny Lind - aka the Swedish Nightingale.

The Lind role is being written, Variety notes, for Anne Hathaway, who performed with Jackman in his opening number when he hosted the Oscars.

Jackman, who stars with Daniel Craig next month in the Broadway drama "A Steady Rain," has already proven his powers as a musical star on stage. He won a Tony for the 2003 musical "The Boy from Oz."

Playing Aussie entertainer Peter Allen, Jackman shimmied aggressively atop a piano while sporting snug-fitting gold lame. Expect some different threads - and moves - when he portrays the 19th Century impresario.

"Some Like It Hot" Weekend Celebration Package - Mingle with the Stars!

Wow, this sounds so fun! I wish I could afford to go!

From The Hotel del Coronado's website:

Some Like It Hot - 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of this classic film at the Hotel del Coronado

The Hotel del Coronado reels back 50 years to celebrate the debut of 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot. Directed by Billy Wilder and shot on location at The Del in 1958 and released the following year, the movie has since become a legend – voted the No. 1 comedy of all time by the American Film Institute.

Some Like It Hot Weekend Celebration Package
Mingle with the Stars!
September 18-20, 2009

The Del will celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary with a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime weekend starring special guests Tony Curtis and the film’s Academy Award-winning producer, Walter Mirisch. Package includes: two-nights accommodations; Some Like It Hot DVD; a copy of new book release
Some Like It Hot: The Official 50th Anniversary Companion; and tickets for two people to the following exclusive events:

• Friday, September 18
6pm – 9pm: CALLING ALL BAND FANS! Start the weekend celebration with a fun-filled reception and chef’s tasting menu reminiscent of the ‘50s. Meet Sweet Sue and Her Society Syncopaters – the original girls in the band from Some Like It Hot. A Marilyn Monroe look-alike will also be on hand for photo opportunities.

• Saturday, September 19
5pm – 6:45pm: BEHIND-THE-SCENES CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and meet Some Like It Hot producer Walter Mirisch and Laurence Maslon, author of the new book
Some Like It Hot: The Official 50th Anniversary Companion. Mirisch will describe the making of this ground-breaking film, and Maslon will debunk myths and share hilarious tales. A book signing will follow.

• Saturday, September 19
7pm – 9pm: A NIGHT WITH TONY CURTIS. Reception and buffet dinner featuring classic menu items including some of Marilyn’s favorite dishes. Award-winning actor, author and artist Tony Curtis will recount the behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of Some Like It Hot and present a retrospective video of his career. He will also have his book
Tony Curtis: An American Prince and artwork for sale.

Rates start at $340* per night at the Hotel del Coronado
Rates start at $595* per night at Beach Village at The Del
Friday and Saturday night stay required. Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not included.

Click here to book your stay at The Hotel del Coronado for this fantastic event!

"Nine" Trailer!

I am so excited to see this!

"Bruno" Trailer!

Holy S this looks incredible....

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains

About %$#@& time!!! This cult classic from 1981 (starring teenagers Diane Lane and Laura Dern) FINALLY comes out on dvd September 16. I caught this movie on Night Flight yyyyeeeaaarrrsss ago and have tried in vain to locate an affordable, official copy of it ever since. At last!!!!

$14.99 @ Amazon.com

Life After Tomorrow

I caught the documentary Life After Tomorrow not too long ago on Showtime and wow - it enthralled me, to say the least! I was an "Annie" obsessed child, from age 6 or so onwards, when my dad took me to see the musical in San Francisco. And when the movie came out, I had to go opening day. I still have my "Annie" souvenir movie magazine from 1982, which you can see on my Flickr page. This all happened long before the internet, so I spent the rest of my childhood (and some of my adult life!) wondering whatever happened to the little girls in the movie and the ones that performed in the stage show. Of course, I knew what happened to some of them like Sarah Jessica Parker and Alyssa Milano. But what of the others? Did they continue on in showbiz? What was it like being so young & in a Broadway show? How did the experience affect them? Positively? Negatively? Etc. etc. etc... Well, this wonderful documentary answered most of my questions and the companion website, AnnieOrphans.com, answered the rest. The documentary recently got released on DVD, so if you loved "Annie" as much as I did (and still do), I highly recommend picking up a copy at LifeAfterTomorrow.com. I know I will!!!

R.I.P. Ollie Johnston

From: Reuters

Last of Walt Disney's "Nine Old Men" dies
Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:31pm EDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The last of Walt Disney's original team of animators, known as the Nine Old Men, has died at the age of 95, a Walt Disney Co spokesman said on Tuesday.

Ollie Johnston worked for Disney for 43 years, drawing characters for animated Mickey Mouse short films before contributing to such classics such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Pinocchio", "Peter Pan" and "The Jungle Book."

Johnston died of natural causes in a long-term care facility in Sequim, Washington on Monday.

Born in Palo Alto, California in 1912, Johnston showed early artistic promise and attended Chouinart Art Institute in Los Angeles. During his final year of college in 1935, Disney approached Johnston to join his fledgling animation studio.

Starting with "Song of the South" in 1946, Johnston became directing animator and served in that capacity in nearly every subsequent film. He retired in 1978 after completing some work on his final film, "The Fox and the Hound."

Johnston devoted his retirement to writing, lecturing and consulting and to model trains, of which he was considered one of the world's foremost experts.

In 2005, he became the first animator awarded a National Medal of the Arts, and he and his lifelong friend and fellow Disney animator, Frank Thomas, were profiled in the 1995 documentary "Frank and Ollie."

Disney Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, who pioneered computer animated films such as "Toy Story" and "Cars," considered Johnston and Thomas as mentors.

"He taught me to always be aware of what a character is thinking, and we continue to make sure that every character we create at Pixar and Disney has a thought process and emotion that makes them come alive," Lasseter said in a statement.

Johnston is survived by two sons.

(Reporting by Gina Keating, editing by Dan Whitcomb and Sandra Maler)

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

If this cover for Girls Just Want to Have Fun ain't one of the worst photoshop jobs I've ever seen... Tsk tsk... Why couldn't they just use an actual promo photo and use some creativity in updating it and/or incorporating it into new cover artwork? Wtf? The movie I give an A++++++ (I could orbital bebop while dancing in Heaven all night long) but the cover? F to the nth power!!!!!! No good. Start the dance.