October 8, 2010
Ben Affleck Talks The Trade
Ben Affleck tells MTV that he's still working on the Yankees wife-swapping project "The Trade" with his brother Casey and Matt Damon -- and says Damon could end up directing.
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February 19, 2010
Affleck and Damon Reuniting for The Trade?
Ben Affleck is planning to direct -- and possibly star -- in "The Trade," based on the true-life tale of two Yankees pitchers who swapped wives in the '70s. Matt Damon is rumored to co-star.
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August 27, 2009
Blake Lively Moves to Affleck's Town
Blake Lively of "Gossip Girl" has joined the cast of "The Town," the ensemble drama directed by Ben Affleck whose cast already includes Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall and Jeremy Renner.
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July 28, 2009
Two New Residents in Affleck's Town
Jon Hamm and and Rebecca Hall have signed on to star opposite Ben Affleck in "The Town," a romantic crime thriller Affleck is directing for Legendary Pictures.
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April 24, 2009
Exclusive: State of Play - Director's Commentary
As State of Play readies for release in the UK, director Kevin Macdonald takes us through a gallery of behind-the-scenes stills from the production... "I was sent the script through the end of 2006 and I was somewhat dubious about the idea of turning such a good TV series into a film. Brad Pitt was attached at that time and I went to go and see him to talk about the possibility of doing it and we spent an afternoon chatting about it. What we both agreed on was that to set a film in the world of journalism was a wonderful idea. I've always loved films set in that world because you have a lot of excuses for such wonderful eccentric characters but without the clichés. We also thought that now was the time to make a film about the crisis in journalism and particularly in newspapers. We thought that was an interesting theme."
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April 16, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Zac Back Again in 17 Again
Teen prince Zac Efron aims to score his second number one opener in six months, but this time without the help of an established franchise, with the new comedy 17 Again. Boldly entering racy PG-13 territory, the Disney-bred superstar plays a thirtysomething man who is transformed into the body of a teenager. Matthew Perry plays the bigger version of the character. The New Line film is being released by Warner Bros. which will target teens and young adults but is also hoping to court the younger tween fans of the young actor despite the rating. 17 Again is essentially for Efron what Mean Girls was for Lindsay Lohan five years ago - a more mature PG-13 vehicle for a Mouse House star trying to branch out into older storylines without abandoning the young base.
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March 29, 2009
Damon and Affleck Reuniting in 2010?
After a decade spent working on separate projects, it appears a reunion is in the cards for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon -- but first, Affleck will appear in "State of Play," Mike Judge's "Extract," and possibly help bring Dunkin' Donuts to L.A.
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March 19, 2009
Costner, Jones, and Affleck are Company Men
Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones have signed on for John Wells' "The Company Men," joining Ben Affleck in the tale of "the impact that a corporate downsizing has on both its casualties and survivors."
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December 24, 2008
Trailer Bulletin: State of Play
"State of Play" won't reach theaters until next April, but if you'd like an early look at Ben Affleck and Russell Crowe squaring off, the trailer is now online for your perusal.
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December 10, 2008
Ben Affleck in Talks for Arizona Project
Ben Affleck's directorial follow-up to "Gone Baby Gone" may be a look at the story of Don Bolles, the Arizona Republic reporter whose Mafia investigation led to his murder in 1976.
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September 24, 2008
John Wells Woos Affleck for Company Man
Ben Affleck is in talks to star in "Company Man," a John Wells drama about "a man who is laid off and must cope with the financial consequences and the fallout at home."
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September 16, 2008
Ben Affleck Cleans Up The Town
Ben Affleck is negotiating with Warner Bros. to direct, star in, and co-write the script for "The Town," an adaptation of the Chuck Hogan novel "Prince of Thieves."
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August 21, 2008
Affleck Signs Up for Mike Judge's Extract
Ben Affleck has joined Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, and Clifton Collins Jr. in the cast of Mike Judge's latest project, Extract, a comedy about the travails of a flower extract factory owner.
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March 20, 2008
Sam Raimi, Meet Jack Ryan
It looks like Paramount really is planning a Jack Ryan revival -- and they're looking to Sam Raimi to help them make it happen.
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February 11, 2008
RT on DVD: The Brothers Affleck Lead the Pack With Gone Baby Gone
One of the best films of last year comes to DVD this week (Gone Baby Gone, written and directed by Ben Affleck, starring brother Casey Affleck), but there are tons more to pick from -- a NASA documentary, praised by critics (In the Shadow of the Moon), a crime thriller about cops and family (We Own the Night), and (sigh) a new Tyler Perry movie (Why Did I Get Married?). You be the judge!
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January 23, 2008
Ryan Gosling Starring in Jack Ryan Franchise Reboot?
Romantics swooned over him in The Notebook, and critics loved his turn as the doll-toting lead character in last year's Lars and the Real Girl -- and if the latest rumors are correct, Ryan Gosling could soon be adding "action hero" to his résumé.
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October 23, 2007
Scorsese, DiCaprio Reuniting for Shutter Island
Their first three collaborations netted copious amounts of Oscar love and box-office receipts, so it isn't surprising that Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are in no hurry to stop working together -- or that 2008 will find DiCaprio starring in his fourth Scorsese film.
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October 18, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: 30 Days of Night Gets Halloween Started Early
Competition, or a lack of it, will be the deciding factor at the North American box office this weekend for the half-dozen new releases that studios are packing into already overcrowded multiplexes. With far too many films aiming for the same finite audience segment, some are sure to eat into the potential of others.
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September 6, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Crowe vs. Bale in Box Office Shootout
Batman takes on Cinderella Man at the box office as the Russell Crowe-Christian Bale Western remake 3:10 to Yuma heads into the multiplexes over what is traditionally a tumbleweed weekend in the marketplace. More action comes in the form of Shoot 'Em Up which pits Clive Owen against
Paul Giamatti while those craving comedy get the new laugher The Brothers Solomon.
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August 29, 2007
Is Ben Affleck Not That Into You?
Just when you think it can't possibly have room for another star, the rapidly expanding Borg collective that is the cast of He's Just Not That Into You adds a high-profile name to its list. Two weeks ago, we learned that Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Aniston had signed on for the project; now, Variety is reporting that Ben Affleck is in talks to do the same.
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August 13, 2007
Matt Damon Talks Next Ben Affleck Collaboration
Rumor has it that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working on another script together. It would be the first time in 10 years the magic Good Will Hunting duo put words to paper. While doing press for The Bourne Ultimatum, Damon revealed that their potential project is not a script collaboration.
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May 14, 2007
"Superman" Reigns at The Saturn Awards
Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" cleaned house at the Saturn Awards over the weekend. (Hey, don't laugh. The Saturn Awards have been around for over 30 years and they pay some fine attention to the genre films we all love so much.)
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March 12, 2007
Ben Affleck Goes Straight to Video With "Man About Town"
Okay, we all knew Ben Affleck was having some problems, and earned a few Razzie nominations several years in a row, but he's still a movie star. Could it really have gotten to the point that his movies go straight to video? Well, his latest one, "Man About Town" did, debuting from Lionsgate Home Video.
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September 10, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Covenant" Leads Pathetic B.O. Frame
Tumbleweeds blew through North American theaters this weekend as movie fans forgot that there were films playing at their local cinemas. For the first time in three years, no film managed to generate at least $10M in weekend ticket sales.
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August 18, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: The Insane "Smokin' Aces"
Last week I was all set to share the all-new and seriously energetic trailer for Joe Carnahan's "Smokin' Aces," but the official site went bye-bye before I could spread the word. Fortunately the guys over at FirstShowing.net know where it can be found...
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July 17, 2006
Robin Williams On Board "Bourne 3"?
Cinescape starts the week off with another interesting rumor about Robin Williams: Allegedly he's being considered for a crucial role in the third (and probably final) Jason Bourne adventure, which will be called "The Bourne Ultimatum." Matt Damon and Julia Stiles are already scheduled to return.
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July 7, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Hollywoodland
Still itching for another type of "Superman" story? Check out the all-new trailer for "Hollywoodland," a film that aims to tell the tragic story of George Reeves, the man who was Super to an entire generation ... before he died a rather mysterious death.
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June 29, 2006
Silent Bob Talks about Matt Damon & "Star Trek"
Not long ago we shared a widely-reported piece of gossip indicating that new "Star Trek" producer J.J. Abrams wanted to cast Matt Damon in the role of Captain Kirk. Turns out Damon's old buddy Kevin Smith is as skeptical as I am...
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June 27, 2006
Jack Ryan Series Stalled at Paramount
Don't be expecting any new Jack Ryan adventures anytime soon. Seems that Paramount has put the series (or, more specifically, Tom Clancy's "Without Remorse" and "Rainbow Six") into turnaround. Which means they'll probably come back to the series some time down the road ... but not any time real soon:
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June 14, 2006
Magnum P.I. Still Taking His Time Getting to the Big Screen
Still dying to hear about some progress on the "Magnum P.I." movie? OK, so far all nine of you, we have a report from IGN FilmForce and UGO.com that basically says the following: It's gonna happen, we don't really know when, and the guy who did "Dodgeball" is currently at work on the screenplay.
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May 3, 2006
Ben Affleck: Captain of the Enterprise?
Cinescape recently received an Affleck-centric piece of gossip that's just too entertaining not to share. Keep in mind that this is all unfounded conjecture at this point, but how would you guys like to see Ben Affleck as ... Captain Kirk?!?!
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February 17, 2006
2 Afflecks and a Beauty Plan a "Baby"
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Affleck will soon be making his directorial debut on Miramax's "Gone, Baby Gone," a crime story adapted from the novel by Dennis Lehane. Along for the ride will be "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" babe Michelle Monaghan, and Benny's little brother, the always amusing Casey Affleck.
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December 1, 2005
Jennifer Garner Gives Birth to Baby Bennifer
Not to be confused with Bennifer I (Ben Affleck's scrapped engagement to Jennifer Lopez), Bennifer II -- the recently married Ben Affleck and "Alias" star Jennifer Garner -- welcomed their first bundle of joy, baby daughter Violet, Wednesday night.
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August 12, 2005
Carnahan Starts "Smokin'" for Universal
"Narc" director Joe Carnahan has been tapped by Universal to helm "Smokin' Aces," from his own screenplay. The action thriller is set to star Ryan Reynolds, Jeremy Piven, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys, and (in a small-ish role) Ben Affleck.
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March 23, 2005
Affleck Returns to His Filmmaking Roots
After surviving a fairly tumultuous slump (which included "Daredevil," "Gigli," JLo, "Paycheck," "Jersey Girl" & "Surviving Christmas"), actor / screenwriter Ben Affleck aims to take his first turn in the director's chair. Mr. Affleck will be directing an adaptation of Dennis Lehane's "Gone, Baby, Gone," which is a drama about "a pair of private detectives in a working-class Boston neighborhood who are hired to search for a kidnapped 4-year-old girl."
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January 25, 2005
"Catwoman" Tops The Razzies, "Alexander" Not Far Behind
Celebrating 2004's Worst Achievements in Film, the Razzie has revealed their nominees for 2004. "Catwoman," the Halle Berry starrer, leads the Razzies with 7 nominations, including those for Worst Picture, Worst Actress, and Worst Screenplay. "Alexander," Oliver Stone's swords and sandals pic, follows not far behind with 6, and "White Chicks" is a "surprise" at third with 5 noms.
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