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Looking Through Sibling Rivalries in Hollywood Movies

July 23, 2008 07:53:54 GMT


Throughout the years, moviegoers have been presented with movies that feature the relationship between brothers and sisters whether they are blood-related or not. Most often that kind of feature films picks up the conflict occurring between the siblings, like what happens in the forthcoming comedy film starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, "Step Brothers".

Sometimes the jealousy, competition or fight between the fictional characters ends up with the siblings having a stronger and better relationship with each other, while on other occasions, it can mean the separation between the siblings or even worse, death. In spirit of the sibling rivalry in "Step Brothers", AceShowbiz have compiled a list of movies displaying the conflict, jealousy and competition between siblings in several Hollywood films.

Brendan Fraser To Greet Guests at Universal Studios Hollywood

July 23, 2008 04:19:18 GMT

Brendan Fraser
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Brendan Fraser, star of Universal Pictures' eagerly anticipated summer blockbuster, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor makes a special guest appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood to meet fans and join them for a spin on the popular " Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride" thrill ride roller coaster on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m.

Flanked by a brigade of marching mummies, Brendan Fraser will greet fans at the "Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride" and entertain their many questions as well as preview a clip of the film. Guests attending the event will also have a chance to win tickets to attend the exclusive red carpet world premiere, which will debut at Universal CityWalk later that day.

Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton Plan on Reuniting

July 22, 2008 09:26:55 GMT


Former Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton are going to be reunited once again, at least that is what they are said to be planning on for their next big screen project. The ex-lovers reportedly are looking for a comedy movie in which they can share the screen like what they have done in 1999 with "Pushing Tin".

The rumor of Jolie and Thornton's second collaboration on another feature film has allegedly been sparked by the 52-year-old actor himself. Speaking to Maxim magazine, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter for "Sling Blade" gushed, "We've talked about it plenty of times. I'm sure we will. We want to be really careful that we pick the right one. Maybe a comedy."

'Pineapple Express' Gets Stoned International Trailer

July 22, 2008 08:45:10 GMT


Hypening up the excitement of the upcoming stoner comedy "Pineapple Express", a new video footage exposing more about the movie has been released in the form of an international trailer. Unlike the previous trailers, though viewers can still see the run-for-their-life's main plot, this one also exposes Dale Denton's girlfriend troubles.

Straight from the beginning, viewers will learn that Denton is dating hottie Angie Anderson played by Amber Heard but not for long. The scene opening the trailer shows that Anderson is dumping Denton. Then, it cuts out to the scene where Denton smokes weeds in his car late night and being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Denton soon learns that he is in so much trouble. Together with Saul Silver, the man who sells him the weeds, he now has to do whatever he can to save their lives.

'Batman Begins' Writer Talks About 'Batman 3' Possibility


July 22, 2008 04:58:39 GMT


"The Dark Knight" has established itself among the box office record maker with its massive $158.4 million opening debut over its first three days weekend screening breaking out previous "Spider-Man 3" record of $151.1 million. Now, the question remaining is whether the sequel to the blockbuster superhero is going to be developed in the future.

With the buzz is still circulating around the stunning success of "Dark Knight", "Batman Begins" screenwriter David Goyer revealed that there has been talks about "Batman 3", though nothing is concrete yet saying, "We've only talked loosely about it, though, Chris and I." Still, providing a contrast statement, he further added, "I do think, though, that if there's not a third film - these two movies stand on their own. I think it could go either way."

'Terminator Salvation' Having Unique Visual Style, Exposed McG

July 22, 2008 04:00:43 GMT


Giving an update to his highly anticipated action sci-fi, "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins" director, McG, has updated his production blog. In it, he discusses how far along the movie has been shot and what his vision is on the fourth tidbit made about the human fight against the artificially intelligent killing machines.

Writing on the blog, the 2000's "Charlie's Angels" director noted that "Terminator Salvation" has undergone half of its principal photography. He also revealed that for this film he wants to create a unique visual style. "From a technical perspective, we have set out to achieve a completely new visual style that hasn't been seen before," so claimed the filmmaker.

Funny Video Interview Featurette Shown, 'Step Brothers' Presents a Cuss-Fest Clip

July 22, 2008 03:26:58 GMT


Nearing the theatrical release of the latest comedy film from director Adam McKay and comedian Will Ferrell, "Step Brothers", an extended clip and a video interview have been put out. The extended clip has been posted in FunnyOrDie.com, while the interview with the cast ensemble and director has been presented by Movie Web.

The nearly two minutes clip display the scenes where the two now-buddies step brothers are in three different job interviews. Dressed to impress, the two apparently have their own unique way of getting on the interviewers' nerves driving them madder and madder by the seconds. The video footage is restricted due to the heavy amount of profound language let out by the brothers as well as some of the interviewers.

'Top Gun' Sequel Getting a Script, Tom Cruise Being Approached

July 22, 2008 02:49:07 GMT


It seems that the moderate success gained by Rocky, Rambo and Indiana Jones through "Rocky Balboa", "Rambo V" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" respectively has inspired another '80s classic to be brought back to the big screen. Words are movie bosses are keen to do a follow up to the Academy Award recipient for the best music category.

Giving a boost to the rumor, The Sun noted that twenty two years after the drama movie about jet fighter pilot was being released, "Top Gun 2" has gotten its script outline. Now, what the movie bosses need to do is to bring back its star Tom Cruise to reprise the role of Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and allegedly, that is exactly what they are doing for the moment.

Pin-Up Portrait of Sally Jupiter in 'Watchmen' Exposed

July 21, 2008 09:31:50 GMT


For those who have viewed the teaser trailer of the upcoming "Watchmen" have surely seen the video displaying the comic book superheroes coming to live through the portrayal done by the cast ensemble. Still, due to the numerous amount of superheroes in the movie, some have only made a brief appearance in the teaser, including Carla Gugino's Sally Jupiter. Yet, now, fans can get a closer look into the character through other method, a pin-up picture.

Sent by illustrator James Jean to AICN, the portrait of the actress as the first Silk Spectre who is also the mother of Laurie Juspeczyk who continues the legacy of the superheroine is done in Alberto Vargas style. It is further explained that this pin-up picture supposedly should be making an appearance in the film because it plays an important role of introducing the particular character. Nevertheless, Jean noted that he is still uncertain whether the portrait will actually pass the cutting board.

Spider-Man's Tobey Maguire Aboard 'The Crusaders'

July 21, 2008 08:00:28 GMT

Tobey Maguire
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Tobey Maguire, the acclaimed Hollywood actor well-known for his portrayal of the web-slinging superhero in "Spider-Man" franchise is about to depict a real life hero in a latest feature film project. In the latest casting report concerning the 33-year-old, it is reported that he is attached to be playing an American civil right fighter in "The Crusaders".

The notable role he is going to depict this time will be Jack Greenberg, a new law school graduate joining the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund to win a Supreme Court case which rules out segregation in American schools. Apart from starring in the movie, the star of "Seabiscuit" will also be serving as the film's executive producer accompanied by Gary Ross who is also attached as director.

On-Set Video of 'Final Destination 4' Gets Out

July 21, 2008 07:18:58 GMT


News coming out from the latest "Final Destination" franchise, "Final Destination 4" is especially few. But, it seems that the movie makes the goods out of the little information shared. After a car stunt video leaked out earlier, fans are now treated with behind-the-scene look into the upcoming movie.

The video report is posted by Reelz Channel and it brings viewers to the on-set filming of the fourth horror thriller about a group of people escaping death only to find themselves being hunted by the Death itself. The video footage also contains interview with some of its stars Billy Campo, Shantel VanSanten and Haley Webb as well as a look into a burned victim from the tragic race car crash that holds the key plot of the movie.

'Scream 4' Far From Big Screen Fruition

July 21, 2008 06:51:58 GMT


Words circulating in the media recently suggest that the horror thriller franchise "Scream" will re-scare moviegoers once again with the bringing up of the fourth film to the big screen. However, with the last film "Scream 3" in almost eight years apart from this new one, the question about how far really is "Scream 4" in taking its feature film shape arises.

Reporting for the matter, Movie Hole noted that the fourth installment of "Scream" franchise is no more than a mere idea. Apparently, the site gets an inside story from their source who stated that, "[The Weinstein's] might be taking a look at scripts, and talking about a possible Scream 4, but there is nothing in the works more so than there was 8 years ago."

Japanese 'Dragonball' Poster Exposing Goku Once More

July 21, 2008 04:43:00 GMT


Those who can't wait for the upcoming "Dragonball" movie are most likely to have seen the pictures of the film's live-action characters from Goku to Yamcha through the scanned photos outed earlier. However, many are still questioning about how the poster of this highly anticipated tidbit will take shape.

In response to the buzz, a teasing poster from "Dragonball" has been exposed. Said to be released by the 20th Century Fox, it is a Japanese poster version. It displays Justin Chatwin as the leading character Goku with his back facing the camera. Dressed in the character's traditional orange Gi, Chatwin holds up a shining dragonball in his right arm while standing in what appears to be a dessert.

Record-Breaking 'Dark Knight' Wowing Weekend Box Office

July 21, 2008 03:58:07 GMT


Having broken "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" midnight sales record by grossing $18.5 million from the preview screenings, the latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight" serves up to its expectation delivering an astonishing run for the coveted #1 North American box office. Quintupling its closest competitor for the weekend, "Mamma Mia!", the Christopher Nolan-directed superhero collected an amazing $158.4 million over its three-days weekend showing.

Proving itself to be the best 2008 summer movie so far, the action-packed flick has proven the box office analysts' prediction on it crushing "Spider-Man 3" previous record as true. With the staggering number of sales, it has claimed the title of the #1 biggest weekend opener for a superhero movie topping "Spider-Man 3" record of $151.1 million and many predicted that it may go on to surpass the $200 million mark by the end of the week.

Jennifer Aniston and Miley Cyrus to Team Up as Mother-Daughter in New Film

July 19, 2008 07:25:17 GMT


Recent buzz in the movie industry has suggested that there is a possibility that Hollywood A-list actress Jennifer Aniston and rising starlet Miley Cyrus will be collaborating for a new feature film project. Reportedly, Aniston is so impressed by the 15-year-old that she wants Cyrus to be her on-screen daughter for the planned project.

The speculation has been sparked by Aniston's friend who told Star about the meetings the star of "The Break Up" had with Cyrus in which they allegedly talked about co-starring in this movie project. To this friend, the former wife of Brad Pitt reportedly gushed, "I approached Miley about it, and she thinks it's a very cool idea."

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