CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.!—break—>
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Three Upcoming Marriage Films: ‘Married Life,’ ‘27 Dresses,’ ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 1, 2008 - 9:08pm If 2007 was the year of the war films, at least a portion of 2008 is focusing on the eternal vows of matrimony.
Report: ‘Transformers 2’ Moves From June 26, 2009 Open Date to ‘Unslotted’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 1, 2008 - 3:36pmCHICAGO – The Hollywood Reporter published a year-end film report on Dec. 28, 2007 with a bevy of standard box-office numbers. Buried on page two of the article, though, is the real news: the lack of a number for “Transformers 2”. The sequel is again directed by Michael Bay.
‘The Punisher: War Zone’ Director Lexi Alexander Posts Detail-Packed Filming Update
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 30, 2007 - 8:07pm “The Punisher: War Zone” director Lexi Alexander has just posted an update about the film, which is slated to open on Sept. 12, 2008, on her official site.
New Viral Marketing Poster, TV Ads, Chalk Markings Spotted For ‘Cloverfield’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 29, 2007 - 3:56pm On Friday night, Peter at /Film posted a new viral marketing poster for “Cloverfield” he spotted in a theater near Boston. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on Jan. 18, 2008.
New ‘Indiana Jones’ Lego Sets Reveal Key Scenes in ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 28, 2007 - 4:02pm Images of new “Indiana Jones” Lego sets have surfaced. Warning: This is spoiler information.
Color-Pencil Animated Opening Credit Sequence For ‘Juno’ Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 28, 2007 - 1:08pm The color-pencil animated opening credit sequence for “Juno” has surfaced online thanks to its creator: Shadowplay Studio. I learned about this from a Dec. 27 post on /Film.
Amazon.com Takes Creative Blogger’s Liberty on 2007 Entertainment Hall of Fame, Shame List
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 27, 2007 - 8:15pm Did you know Amazon.com has a film and television blog called the Amazon Screening Room?
Screenplay Surfaces Online For Oscar-Worthy ‘There Will Be Blood’ With Daniel Day-Lewis
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 27, 2007 - 1:31pm “There Will Be Blood” is among the best films of 2007. Period. An Oscar-worthy performance by Daniel Day-Lewis helps to make this picture Oscar worthy in its own right.
Universal Releases Two New High-Resolution Production Stills For ‘The Incredible Hulk’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 27, 2007 - 10:09am Universal Pictures on Thursday released two new high-resolution production stills for “The Incredible Hulk” as part of its 2008 preview.
Teaser Airs For 2008 ‘Knight Rider’ TV Series Return; New KITT Voiced By Val Kilmer
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 26, 2007 - 11:30am A 15-second teaser was just shown on NBC for a new “Knight Rider” TV series that will debut on NBC on Feb. 17, 2008. This is not to be confused with the 2010 “Knight Rider” film that will hit theaters. The video is below.
Interview: Denzel Washington’s Difference of Opinion With Harvey Weinstein on ‘The Great Debaters’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2007 - 2:00pm I interviewed actor and director Denzel Washington on Dec. 6 on the topic of “The Great Debaters,” which is the second film he has directed. “The Great Debaters” opens on Christmas.
Theater: ‘Marrying Terry’ a Comedic Chicago Musical Without Music
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2007 - 1:32pmCHICAGO – It’s a musical without the music.
Coupling the common theatrical themes of love and humor with the uncommon counterparts of radiology and rare books, “Marrying Terry” is not only performing now in Chicago but was also derived entirely from the city and its familiarities.
Red-Band Trailer Surfaces For New Will Ferrell Comedy ‘Semi-Pro’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2007 - 2:18am A red-band trailer has surfaced for the comedy “Semi-Pro,” which stars Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson.