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Ron Howard seeks solace in new Silverman sitcom

Last month Universal Pictures announced the closure of its ambitious, long-simmering big-and-small-screen adaptation of Stephen King’s Dark Tower book series. On the heels of that failure, today comes word that Ron Howard and long...

Sony Greenlights 'Smurfs' Sequel

Riding the surprise success of its live-action, animated feature “The Smurfs,” Sony Pictures recently announced a sequel. Tentatively titled “Smurfs 2,” the film is scheduled for release August 2, 2013 and will be produced...

Universal shutters 'The Dark Tower'

Universal Studios has decided against adapting Stephen King’s Dark Tower book series. The ambitious adaptation was slated to include three feature films and two seasons on TV. The talent involved was considerable. Ron Howard (Angels...

Charlie Sheen finds an outlet

Charlie Sheen has closed a deal to star in a new sitcom based on the 2003 Adam Sandler movie “Anger Management.” Sheen will assume the role Jack Nicholson played in the film, an anger-management group therapist...

Movie Review: 'Robin Hood' (2010) In Name Only

With their updated take on the Robin Hood legend, director Ridley Scott and star Russell Crowe may have created this summer’s “Sahara." While it may be early for such harsh assessments, the film’s $237...

Movie Review: 'Iron Man 2' Summer's First Heat

While “Iron Man 2” isn’t quite as entertaining as the 2008 original, it’s certainly a worthwhile kickoff to the 2010 summer season. A number of critics have characterized this sequel as suffering from "...

The tale of the trailer: 'Robin Hood' (2010)

With his last two major releases—2008’s “Body of Lies” and 2009’s “State of Play”—Russell Crowe has fallen on hard times—at least, as hard a times as...

The tale of the trailer: 'Splice' (2010)

“Splice” is Hollywood’s latest variation on the Frankenstein myth, with this version employing cloned DNA to create a monster that’s part human, part animal. In that way, this film, quite literally, bridges ancient Greek...

Fox's 'Human Target' Wins Renewal

Deadline Hollywood reports today that Fox’s “bubble” series “Human Target” has been officially renewed for the upcoming 2010-2011 season. While the network has ordered only 13 episodes, it’s encouraging news for...

'Pac-Man' film may be coming

In yet another sign of Hollywood’s ever-depleting idea pool, IGN reported recently that video-game company Namco Bandai may be interested in developing a Pac-Man movie. If so, the announcement is anticipated to come on June...

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