Archive for May, 2008

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May
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A frenzy of filming in Philly (The Philadelphia Inquirer)


When David Frankel agreed to direct the movie adaptation of John Grogan’s best seller Marley & Me, he expected to shoot in Philadelphia at The Inquirer, where Grogan had been a columnist.

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May
16

Carla Meyer on what makes a movie great (The Sacramento Bee)


It’s true that, for me, every movie starts at four stars and has to work its way down. To retain four stars, the film needs to thoroughly engage. “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” starring Steve Carell and Catherine Keener, came close to being a “great” comedy, says Bee movie critic Carla Meyer.

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May
16

‘Simpsons’ leads Key Art noms (The Hollywood Reporter)


“The Simpsons Movie” has earned seven nominations, the most for any film, for the 37th annual Hollywood Reporter Movie Marketing Key Art Awards.

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May
16

More than meets the eye to ‘Transformers 2′ rumors (The Express-Times)


BETHLEHEM | Last month’s Internet rumors about “Transformers 2″ scenes being shot in Bethlehem gained some legitimacy Thursday with a casting call from a Philadelphia agency.

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May
16

Super-heroes, swords and crystal skulls could be in the future for valley movie theaters (Vail Daily)


Now that “Iron Man” and “Speed Racer” have just been released, it’s safe to say it’s officially summer movie blockbuster season — that wonderful time of year when the movie-going public is treated to loud, action-packed, big-budget, special-effects-heavy films, usually based on super-heroes or sword-wielding warriors.

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May
16

Coldplay, Pussycat Dolls Set To Perform At MTV Movie Awards (MTV Asia)


From Jason Bourne to Juno MacGuff, the 2008 MTV Movie Awards are about celebrating the best names in film - but it wouldn’t be MTV if some of the biggest names in music didn’t get their chance to shine as well.

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May
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Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls Set to Take the Stage for the ‘2008 MTV Movie Awards’ Live on Sunday, June 1 (Broadcast Newsroom)


NEW YORK , May 14 /PRNewswire/ — MTV today revealed performers for Hollywood’s highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the “2008 MTV Movie Awards.” Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the masses, this year’s ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical showcase.

Fri
May
16

Coldplay, Pussycat Dolls Set To Perform At MTV Movie Awards (MTV Music Television)


The Pussycat Dolls and Coldplay are set to perform at the MTV Movie Awards, which broadcast live Sunday, June 1.

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May
16

‘Superbad’ leads MTV Movie Award nominees (The Kansas City Star)


“Superbad” has supergood chances of winning a trophy at the MTV Movie Awards. The buddy comedy starring Michael Cera and Jonah Hill leads with five nods in categories such as Best Comedic Performance and Best Movie, MTV announced Tuesday. Other multiple nominees include “Juno,” “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Knocked Up.”

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May
16

Taylor doesn’t want to do ‘Transformers 2′ (Comics2Film)


Actress Rachel Taylor told Moviehole.net that she hasn’t been asked to return for ‘ Transformers 2 ‘ and she wouldn’t do the movie even if they did ask.