Movie Fanatic

Ice Age Continental Drift Trailer: Parodying The Artist

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:05:24 EST

They say that imitation is the utmost form of flattery, so it is hardly a surprise that Hollywood’s love affair with The Artist continues with the new trailer for Ice Age: Continental Drift. The teaser even features some of the same music from the Oscar nominated film and is affectionately called “The Scratist.”

Ice Age Continental Drift The Artist Trailer

The next Ice Age film hits theaters July 13 and stars Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo returning to their roles as well as Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Frost, Joy Behar and Parks and Recreation star Aziz Ansari joining the franchise.

American Reunion Trailer: Be Her Daddy

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:56:18 EST

The cast from American Pie is getting back together for their tenth high school reunion. Of course everyone has changed, well maybe not everyone. Judging by the film’s new trailer, Seann William Scott’s Stiffler still has got his head stuck on one thing: Sex. Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan’s characters are happily married with children. As we see in the latest trailer, when a girl that Biggs used to babysit invites him to her 18th birthday party, Biggs says to Stiffler, “I’m not going to cheat on my wife. I’m a daddy.” To which Stiffler eloquently says, “Be her daddy.”

American Reunion Trailer 3

American Reunion arrives April 6 and also brings back Mena Suvari, Eugene Levy, Tara Reid, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Shannon Elizabeth, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nichols and Jennifer Coolidge.

What's Your Favorite Jennifer Aniston Movie?

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:38:44 EST

Jennifer Aniston skewered her good girl image in Horrible Bosses and now she’s back on screen in Wanderlust. In the comedy, co-starring Paul Rudd, she further alters her image by letting her hair down as part of a couple who find themselves in a commune where anything goes. In honor of her return to the screen, Movie Fanatic wanted to inquire our esteemed readership as to what their favorite Jennifer Aniston movie has been. The actress has had a hit and miss record on the big screen since leaving Friends, but there are some films on her resume that people truly adore.

What is your favorite Jennifer Aniston film?

Titanic 3D TV Spot: Iconic Images and Celine's Song

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:08:44 EST

Paramount has released a new TV spot for its 3D release of Titanic and it hits all the right notes, literally. Celine Dion’s Oscar winning song My Heart Will Go On is featured throughout as those indelible images from the film give us the chills as they remind us what a sweeping romantic epic James Cameron crafted.

Titanic 3D TV Spot

Cameron and Paramount are releasing Titanic 3D on April 4, six days prior to the 100th anniversary of the tragic ship’s sailing from the U.K. As we have seen in the new TV spot, the Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) love story has not lost an ounce of fervor since the film’s 1997 release.

Men in Black 3 Poster: Back in Time

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:54:03 EST

The stars of Men in Black 3 are front and center in the new poster from the upcoming film. Sony Pictures released the new one sheet on its Twitter feed and it features Will Smith sporting those famous shades, with Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin on either side of him.

Men in Black 3 premieres May 25 on 3D, IMAX 3D and 2D and the poster’s tagline tells us much about the story: Back in Time.

It seems that Smith’s Agent J has to go back to the 1960s to get to the bottom of a mystery that surrounds Jones’ Agent K. There he meets a younger Agent K, played by Brolin. Whether it is the new poster, the recently released stills or the film’s trailer, this movie has us just a little excited.

Skyfall: Sam Mendes' First Set Video Blog

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:45:11 EST

Following in the footsteps of Peter Jackson and his video blogs from The Hobbit, Skyfall director Sam Mendes has filed his first on set video report. The Oscar winning director is busy at work directing Daniel Craig as James Bond in the film that hits screens November 9. The report gives us plenty of behind-the-scenes looks of the 23rd Bond movie and its steady roll towards completion.

Sam Mendes Skyfall Video Blog

Skyfall stars Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem as the bad guy, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Ola Rapace.

Tyler Perry Exclusive Interview: Good Deeds Indeed

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:51:00 EST

Tyler Perry is one of, if not the, most successful filmmakers working in Hollywood today. Actually to clarify, the man works out of his Atlanta home base… but what cannot be argued is the box office clout this megastar wields. He is back on screen with the touching Good Deeds and visiting with Movie Fanatic for an exclusive video interview to talk about writing, directing, producing and starring in the story of a man who has it all, but seeks much more. In our interview, Perry discusses what inspired him to write this film and what personally inspires him.

Tyler Perry Exclusive Interview

In the movie, Wesley Deeds (Perry) has always done what is expected of him, and to great success. When he meets Thandie Newton’s Lindsey Wakefield, a cleaning woman, everything changes. The film also stars Gabrielle Union, Phylicia Rashad, Eddie Cibrian and Rebecca Romijn.

Hunger Games TV Spot: Varied Images Abound

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:39:57 EST

A new TV spot for The Hunger Games has arrived and it gives us a few glimpses into new territory. There are a few scenes with Wes Bentley’s Seneca Crane that are sure to tease the legions of fans of Suzanne Collins’ bestselling book series. Also, this spot features a bit more of an emotional punch than past ones, including the recent The Hunger Games Super Bowl trailer. Stay with Movie Fanatic as tomorrow we roll out a slew of new character photos of the entire cast! And don't miss your chance to win tickets to the film's Los Angeles premiere.

The Hunger Games TV Spot

Oscar Watch: Will Octavia Spencer Help Herself to a Win?

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:54:16 EST

Like Christopher Plummer with his nomination for Beginners, The Help star Octavia Spencer is considered a lock to win the Best Supporting Actress category at this year’s Academy Awards.

With our daily look at Hollywood’s biggest night, Oscar Watch today takes a peek at the Best Supporting Actress category and assesses whether we can truly expect Spencer to stand on the Kodak Theatre's stage February 26 making an acceptance speech.

When looking at this category, we have to begin and end with The Help star. Spencer won the BAFTA, the Golden Globe and is therefore one tough cookie to beat. But, if there’s an upset in the making, it comes from our collective desire to laugh.

Melissa McCarthy received great cheers from audiences and her peers for her nomination for Bridesmaids. In a cast full of female comedy heavyweights, she stole every scene she inhabited. There is a huge amount of goodwill towards the Mike and Molly star that may just carry her to victory. Can you imagine that film without her? Hardly.

Jessica Chastain earned her nod for The Help, but in some ways her nomination was for a stellar year where she announced her presence to the world. She starred in The Debt, Texas Killing Fields, The Tree of Life, Coriolanus and Take Shelter. Yes, that is quite an impressive year and she should be simply proud of the nomination for The Help. Look for her to nab this trophy in the near future.

Janet McTeer earned her nomination for going toe-to-toe with Best Actress nominee Glenn Close in Albert Nobbs. Although she turned in a stellar performance, unfortunately in this year, with these women in this category, she doesn’t stand a chance of winning.

Berenice Bejo rocked our world in The Artist. The film has 10 nominations and is our favorite to win Best Picture. Could she be swept up in the Oscar love for her movie to victory? Perhaps, but I would bet on McCarthy before Bejo to achieve the upset. Bejo is an utter delight and Movie Fanatic could not be more thrilled for the actress who visited with us for an exclusive video interview (below).

The Artist: Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo Exclusive Interview

As we said, this category begins and ends with Spencer. It is hers to lose, and honestly, we see no way that will happen.

DVD Previews: Tower Heist & J. Edgar

joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:56:55 EST

The home video front finds quite the varied batch of films this week as we welcome J. Edgar, Tower Heist and Martha Marcy May Marlene home on DVD and Blu-Ray. From the Oscar-considered (but then ignored) J. Edgar that featured an astounding Leonardo DiCaprio to the comeback of Eddie Murphy in Tower Heist… all tastes are well represented.

J. Edgar: DiCaprio rivets as the man who ruled over the FBI longer than anyone in U.S. history. The legend of J. Edgar Hoover is filled with mystery and innuendo, yet the Clint Eastwood-directed film never really answers too many of history’s questions. But, the film is powerful and for the performance alone of its leads, DiCaprio and Armie Hammer, the film is a must-see.

J. Edgar Trailer

Tower Heist: Murphy makes a solid comeback (again) opposite Ben Stiller in the comedy-heist film that is perfect for our times. First off, we want Stiller and Murphy to make more movies together. Their first is a triumph of action, comedy and thrills. Alan Alda stars as a Bernie Madoff-type financier who swindles millions from his investors, including the workers of the elite Manhattan condo where he resides. Stiller is the building’s manager who is determining to make things right by stealing the money back with ex-con Murphy’s help.

New Tower Heist Trailer

Martha Marcy May Marlene: This is the film that put Elizabeth Olsen on the map. The actress made the announcement to the world at Sundance 2011 and her powerful performance is still resonating for this writer. Olsen plays a woman who escapes a cult to the refuge of her sister’s lakeside home, only to be haunted by her time in the cult until the film’s final haunting moments.

Martha Marcy May Marlene Trailer