‘The Expendables’ hits theaters August 13th are you going to the testosterone party?

// August 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Trailers, What's Poppin

It’s been nearly two decades since Sylvester Stallone ruled the box office with films like “Rocky” and “First Blood.” With the release next weekend of “The Expendables” — a retro men-on-a-mission film with Stallone out front and center — Lionsgate is betting that there is still gas left in Sly’s tank.

He won’t be doing the heavy lifting by himself. Stallone has cleverly surrounded himself with a cavalcade of current stars like Mickey Rourke and Jason Statham — and ’80s has-beens like Dolph Lundgren — who are past their expiration date, but still command goodwill among filmgoers.

In true gang’s-all-here fashion, even Bruce Willis and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pop up in cameos.

“Ten years ago, they couldn’t have afforded these guys, but now it’s a different story,” Jeff Bock, a box-office analyst with Exhibitor Relations expressed. “This is an action junkie’s dream team, and that’s how they’re selling it — with just a list of names.”

“They’re taking their lemons and making them into lemonade,” a rival marketing executive told us.

“Expendables” does not just represent a second chance for Stallone’s crew, it also offers an opportunity for redemption for Lionsgate’s marketing team. Let’s see if their testosterone filled ads gets people to go check it out. The Expendables hits theaters August 13th

OMG! you are never gonna believe this shit!! it was Drugs!

// May 24th, 2010 // No Comments » // What's Poppin

Five months after his 32-year old wife, actress Brittany Murphy, died of community acquired pneumonia,” iron deficiency anemia, and multiple drug intoxication, Simon Monjack was found dead last night in the same house.

New York Daily News reports:

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed early Monday morning that the 39-year-old screenwriter died shortly after emergency services received a 911 call at 9:24 p.m. PT Sunday night. “We have detectives at scene,” Sgt. Louie Lozano told the Los Angeles Times. “They are conducting their investigation. Once we have further information, we will provide it.”Monjack was pronounced dead by emergency personnel. Although the exact cause of death is still unknown, police said it appears to be natural causes. Back in December, Monjack’s wife died of pneumonia complicated by an iron deficiency, anemia and multiple drug intoxication. The two had been married since 2007.

It would be romantic to say he died of a broken heart, but since a broken heart doesn’t come in prescription form, I’m gonna say drugs. Lots of drugs. In related news, if you’re in the market for a new house, I’d probably skip over this one on the tour. Apparently it makes people in their 30′s ghosts. You’d have a better time living in a house that was built in an old indian burial ground.

Will Chris Evans go from Torch to Captain America?

// March 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // What's Poppin

Yes, Marvel Studios made Chris Evans an offer to play Captain America. But I hear that the testing process will continue because the actor is conflicted about jumping into another superhero role, after playing Johnny Storm/Human Torch in two Fantastic Four installments.
This could certainly be bargaining table posturing, because Marvel drives the toughest deals in town. But other actors have turned away from big superhero movie roles. They include Heath Ledger, who turned down Spider-Man because he didn’t want to be typecast or sign for three movies. (He later came back for an Oscar-winning turn as The Joker in The Dark Knight). Josh Hartnett turned down the chance to play Superman several years ago for similar reasons, even though the 3-picture pact could have paid him nearly $100 million. Marvel is offering far less, and asking for 9 options.

Opening Screening for NALIP 2010: Special Sneak Preview of Rodrigo Garcia’s Mother and Child

// March 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // What's Poppin

On Friday, April 9, the NALIP 2010 conference is proud to host a special sneak preview of the Toronto/Sundance hit Mother and Child, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rodrigo Garcia! Only for registered conference attendees, this is special screening of a touching drama from Sony Pictures Classic before its release on May 7! Film will be followed by a Q&A with special guests, filmmaker Rodrigo Garcia, actress Elpidia Carrillo and other members of the cast.

The film is about three women’s lives that share a common core: they have all been profoundly affected by adoption. KAREN (Annette Bening) had a baby at 14, gave her up at birth, and has been haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew. ELIZABETH (Naomi Watts) grew up as an adopted child; she’s a bright and ambitious lawyer, but a flinty loner in her personal life. LUCY (Kerry Washington) is just embarking with her husband on the adoption odyssey, looking for a baby to become their own.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity during the NALIP 2010 conference! Register today at www.nalip.org/nalip2010

La sucia Robert Pattison is still trying to convince himself that he’s straight.

// February 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Where's the Beef

Since misguided sucias everywhere were cutting themselves when he told the world he’s like a girl who runs into a spiderweb when he touches a vagina, Robert Pattinson is now saying that he and Kristen Stewart are together. Like we don’t know this already. He tells The Sun:

“It is extremely difficult but we are together, yes. We can’t arrive at the same time because of the fans. It goes crazy. This was supposed to be a public appearance as a couple but it’s impossible. We are here together and it’s a public event but it’s not easy. We have to do all this stuff to avoid attention.”

Sorry. Too late little pasty sucia. Let’s not try to pretend now. The only way you’d have sex with Kristen Stewart is if she somehow transformed into Clay Aiken. Ohhhh snaps.