March 21, 2012
Brett Ratner in Talks to Direct Midnight Run 2
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No, seriously.
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March 5, 2012
Dwayne Johnson Confirmed for Hercules
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He'll star in Brett Ratner's adaptation the Steve Moore graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian Wars."
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November 9, 2011
Brett Ratner and Eddie Murphy Both Withdraw from Oscars Telecast
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Yesterday, Ratner resigned as Oscars producer under public pressure after making some insensitive public comments; today, Murphy followed suit, withdrawing as host.
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June 6, 2011
Brett Ratner Tweets Box Office Numbers in Defense of X-Men 3
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He also says he was "first in line" for "X-Men: First Class."
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May 10, 2011
DreamWorks Gives Brett Ratner 39 Clues
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DreamWorks has hired Brett Ratner to direct its upcoming adaptation of the bestselling young-adult series "The 39 Clues."
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November 16, 2010
Brett Ratner Still Wants Beverly Hills Cop 4
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Brett Ratner is shooting "Tower Heist" with Eddie Murphy, but as he tells MTV, he's still thinking about making a fourth "Beverly Hills Cop."
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August 24, 2010
Tower Heist Comes Together with Stiller, Ratner, and Grazer
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It took almost four years, but it looks like Universal's "Tower Heist" is moving forward, with Ben Stiller attached to star, Brian Grazer producing, and Brett Ratner in the director's chair.
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July 15, 2010
Brett Ratner in Talks for Hercules
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He didn't end up directing the "Conan" reboot, but Brett Ratner could helm a new take on a different swords 'n' sandals hero: Hercules.
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June 4, 2010
Five Favorite Films with Brett Ratner
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Over the past decade, Brett Ratner has directed action-packed blockbusters that include "Rush Hour 2," "X-Men: The Last Stand," and "Rush Hour 3." His latest effort, "Kites: The Remix," is a re-editing of the Bollywood film "Kites," which opened internationally this May.
With a very fresh list of films and inspirations, Ratner stopped by The Rotten Tomatoes Show on Current to share his favorite movies.
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June 4, 2010
Brett Ratner to Produce "Edgy 3-D" Snow White
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Relativity has picked up the rights to "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White," an "edgy 3-D reimagining" of the classic tale. Brett Ratner, who will co-produce, boasts, "This is not your grandfather's Snow White."
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May 13, 2010
Brett Ratner Talks Tower Heist, Playboy, and More
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Brett Ratner has a lot on his mind -- including his upcoming Bollywood "remix," the odds of "Beverly Hills Cop 4" coming together, directing the Hugh Hefner biopic, and finally getting Ben Stiller in front of the cameras for "Tower Heist."
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February 19, 2010
Noah Baumbach Writing for Stiller and Ratner?
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Now that Ben Stiller is on board for Brett Ratner's "Tower Heist," he's bringing a new screenwriter along, and that writer is...Noah Baumbach?
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February 17, 2010
Stiller Planning a Heist with Ratner?
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Could Ben Stiller be stepping in for Eddie Murphy on Brett Ratner's long-gestating "Trump Heist"? That's the word from the Los Angeles Times.
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November 20, 2009
Brett Ratner Flies Kites
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Rakesh Roshan's "Kites" will get an English-language edit courtesy of none other than Brett Ratner.
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September 20, 2009
Five Favorite Films with Fame's Kevin Tancharoen
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Though barely into his mid 20s, Kevin Tancharoen is, as the cliché goes, already something of an industry veteran. With a background in both dance and filmmaking, he's moved between choreography, behind-the-scenes production work and now directing -- making his feature film debut with this week's Fame, a "reimagining" of the iconic '80s musical. He's worked on projects for Christina Aguilera and *NSYNC, directed a series for MTV, and was personally picked by Britney Spears to direct the video segments of her "Onyx Hotel" tour -- in addition to choreographing Spears and Madonna in the star's "Me Against the Music" video. After Fame, however, he's collaborating with producer Brett Ratner on a sci-fi film called Aracana -- which, he says, one of his favorite films has inspired.
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August 14, 2009
Ratner Eyes Pattinson for Youngblood Role
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Saying "he just has that look," director Brett Ratner has told MTV he wants Robert Pattinson to star in his upcoming adaptation of Rob Liefeld's "Youngblood" comics.
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May 13, 2009
Rob Liefeld Talks Youngblood Movie
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Wondering what's going on with that Brett Ratner-directed adaptation of Image Comics' "Youngblood"? The book's creator, Rob Liefeld, gave MTV the scoop.
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May 8, 2009
No Conan for Brett Ratner?
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Thanks to what producer Joe Gatta is calling "timing issues," Brett Ratner is no longer attached to the upcoming "Conan" reboot, which is scheduled to start filming in Bulgaria come August.
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February 17, 2009
Ratner, Murphy, and Tucker Pull Off Trump Heist
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Brett Ratner has his next project lined up, and it's a doozy: He'll direct Eddie Murphy and Chris Tucker in a comedy titled "Trump Heist."
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February 9, 2009
Ratner to Direct Youngblood Adaptation
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Calling it a "real personal passion project," Brett Ratner has signed on to direct an adaptation of Rob Liefeld's graphic novel "Youngblood."
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December 1, 2008
Possible Beverly Hills Cop 4 Story Outline Surfaces
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Wondering how in the world Axel Foley will find himself back in California for "Beverly Hills Cop 4"? Well, wonder no longer -- Latino Review has your first look at a possible story outline.
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November 13, 2008
Ratner Puts Brakes on Conan Reports
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Film sites were abuzz this week with the news that Brett Ratner had committed to directing the new "Conan" movie, but there's one major problem: According to Ratner, the announcement was premature.
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November 10, 2008
Ratner Commits to Conan
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He probably won't get around to doing it until after he finishes "Beverly Hills Cop 4," but Brett Ratner is just about ready to sign on to direct Nu Image/Millennium's "Conan."
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October 20, 2008
Brett Ratner Directing Conan the Barbarian?
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Work on Lionsgate's new "Conan" project continues -- in fact, according to AICN, it has a director, and his name is Brett Ratner.
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October 17, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Howard Out, Cheadle In for Iron Man 2, Plus Brad Pitt's Odyssey in Space
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Shockingly, we've gone two weeks in a row without hearing any new remakes announced, but there are some interesting-sounding projects for a few popular and/or talented directors. This week also saw an unusually high number of ambitious titles being cancelled. Read on for the Weekly Ketchup!
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October 1, 2008
Brett Ratner Is Your God of War
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if they made a "God of War" movie, and Brett Ratner directed it? Well, according to Ratner himself, you won't have to wonder much longer.
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September 18, 2008
Ratner Reminisces About the Superman That Almost Was
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Brett Ratner must be in a reflective mood lately -- first, he opens up to reporters about his dream of directing a "Guitar Hero" movie, and now, he's waxing nostalgic to MTV about the time he almost directed J.J. Abrams' "Superman" script for Warner Bros.
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September 11, 2008
Ratner Promises "New Interpretation" of "Axel F" for Cop 4
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Forget whether it's going to be rated R -- what fans really want to know about "Beverly Hills Cop 4" is whether Brett Ratner intends to use "Axel F" as the theme song. According to the director himself, the answer is yes.
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August 29, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: J.J. Abrams' Star Trek plot revealed
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This week's Ketchup bottle brings news on the plot from the upcoming Star Trek movie, plus casting news for George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr, and Audrey Tautou
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August 29, 2008
Brett Ratner Would Love to Direct Guitar Hero: The Movie
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If Hasbro can make a "Monopoly" movie, then why can't Activision make a "Guitar Hero" movie -- especially when Brett Ratner has already volunteered to direct?
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August 15, 2008
Weekly Ketchup: Kung Fu Panda 2, Wheel of Time and more
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This week's Ketchup bottle brings news about Kung Fu Panda 2, Madagascar 3, development news about the Wheel of Time series, and casting news about Mike Myers and Billy Bob Thornton.
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August 13, 2008
Brett Ratner Celebrating Mother's Day
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Brett Ratner is lined up to produce a remake of Charles Kaufman's 1980 horror movie Mother's Day, with Darren Lynn Bousman on the short list of potential directors.
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July 25, 2008
Brett Ratner Confirmed for God of War?
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Did MGM just announce that Brett Ratner is directing God of War?
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July 1, 2008
Ratner Says Beverly Hills Cop 4 Will Be "Hardcore R"
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Brett Ratner has laughed off rumors of a PG-rated Beverly Hills Cop 4, promising Latino Review that the sequel will be a "hardcore 'R'" feature.
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June 11, 2008
Robert Downey Jr. IS Hugh Hefner?
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Brett Ratner is busy assembling a Hugh Hefner biopic -- and according to Hef himself, the leading choice to play the Playboy founder is none other than Robert Downey, Jr.
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June 4, 2008
Beverly Hills Cop 4 Aiming for PG Rating?
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In a recent interview with MTV, Brett Ratner hinted that the fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie will be rated PG, saying it will be geared toward "10-year-old, 12-year-old kids."
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May 30, 2008
Brett Ratner, God of War?
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Is Brett Ratner working on a film adaptation of the videogame God of War?
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May 29, 2008
Eddie Murphy Making Fourth Trip to Beverly Hills
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Cue the Harold Faltermeyer music: Eddie Murphy has signed on for a fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie, with Brett Ratner in talks to direct.
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May 26, 2008
Hefner wants Downey Jr as Playboy
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It is fitting that Hugh Hefner has suggested Robert Downey Jr portray him in the Hef biopic Playboy. After all, Downey Jr may be the only man still breathing whose party exploits rival those of The Hef himself.
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April 18, 2008
Brett Ratner, Incredible Shrinking Director
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Brett Ratner is in talks to direct an Eddie Murphy-led remake of The Incredible Shrinking Man.
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April 10, 2008
Portman, LaBeouf, Johansson Say New York, I Love You
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A long list of actors -- including Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Portman, and Scarlett Johansson -- have signed on to appear in the collection of twelve short films titled New York, I Love You.
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March 5, 2008
Van Damme Turned Down Roles in Rush Hour 3, New Street Fighter?
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We've all had our share of fun at Jean-Claude Van Damme's expense over the years -- never in front of him, of course -- but perhaps the DVD-friendly action star has always been sharper than we gave him credit for being.
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December 24, 2007
RT on DVD: Rush Hour 3, The Kingdom, and More!
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There's action and drama to be found this week, and not just with your family at Christmas dinner. And if you couldn't make it out of town for the holidays, you're in luck; this week's DVDs take you to Paris (Rush Hour 3), Saudi Arabia (The Kingdom) and London (Eastern Promises).
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October 30, 2007
Ratner Escapes from Escape from New York
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Well, that didn't take long: Just a little over three weeks after the rumor mill started spinning about Brett Ratner taking over for Len Wiseman as director of the Escape from New York remake, IGN Movies reports that Ratner has told New Line "thanks anyway."
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October 5, 2007
Escape from New York Escapes from Len Wiseman
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If you read the news that Len Wiseman would be directing the pending remake of John Carpenter's Escape from New York and groaned, we've got some good news for you. And also possibly some bad news.
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September 20, 2007
Chris Tucker, Brett Ratner Reteam for Sinatra
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It looks like Chris Tucker fans won't have to wait until the inevitable Rush Hour 4 to see him back on the big screen.
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August 10, 2007
Ratner's Playboy Biopic Shows Cultural Impact
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Brett Ratner is known for his playboy lifestyle. He even satirized it on an episode of Entourage. Now he's in charge of the life of the ultimate Playboy, Hugh Hefner. Directing the biopic of Playboy's head honcho, Ratner intends to teach everyone what an impact Hef has had to culture.
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August 9, 2007
Critical Consensus: Rush Hour 3 Runs On Fumes; Stardust Shines; Daddy Day Camp Is Laugh-Free
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This week at the movies, we've got wacky cops (Rush Hour 3, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker), fairy tales (Stardust, starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer), the great outdoors (Daddy Day Camp, starring Cuba Gooding Jr.), and lycanthopes (Skinwalkers). What do the critics have to say?
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August 9, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Chan and Tucker Back in Action
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Another wide assortment of summer offerings will hit the multiplexes across North America this weekend. The action-comedy sequel Rush Hour 3 leads the way as the main course and will be joined by side dishes like the fantasy adventure Stardust, the family comedy Daddy Day Camp, and the horror flick Skinwalkers.
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August 7, 2007
Exclusive: Rush Hour 3's Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker On Oscars, Democrats, and Critics
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Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker sat down with Rotten Tomatoes for a brief interview on their Rush Hour 3 press tour; the talked about the joys of popcorn cinema, the future of the Democratic Party, Tucker's plans for a standup documentary, and Ratner's Hugh Hefner biopic. And when will Ratner make his "important film"?
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August 6, 2007
Somebody Out There Likes Brett Ratner
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This isn't strictly news, per se, but it's food for movie lovers' thoughts, and it gives a little equal time to one of their frequent punching bags: LA Weekly's Scott Foundas has written a lengthy piece in defense of -- are you sitting down? -- Brett Ratner.
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July 13, 2007
Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Hefner?
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We already know that Brian Grazer is producing and Brett Ratner is directing "Playboy," a big-screen bio-pic on Hugh Hefner -- but is Leonardo DiCaprio now on board to star?
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July 12, 2007
"Spider-Man 4" Already on the Horizon
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It's only been a few weeks since "Spider-Man 3" hit theaters (the chorus of critical "meh"'s is still ringing in our ears), but does that mean it's too early to talk more Spidey sequels? If you're the folks at the relatively franchise-starved Sony, the answer is "of course not" -- which is why we're here to report on the first distant rumblings of "Spider-Man 4."
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June 25, 2007
Universal to Deliver Biopic About the World's Biggest "Playboy"
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And you'll never guess who they got to direct the flick...
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May 29, 2007
Update on the "X-Men" Spinoffs
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Wondering what's up with the "Wolverine" and "Magneto" movies? So were the guys at the "X-Men" Films blog, so they got in touch with producer Tom Rothman...
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May 4, 2007
Trailer Bulletin: "Rush Hour 3"
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My grandmother always said "If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all." (Too bad I became a film critic, eh granny?) But today I'll follow her advice while offering you the brand-new trailer to "Rush Hour 3."
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March 22, 2007
RT-UK Exclusive: Edit Suite Report and New Pics for "Stardust"
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In an otherwise unremarkable office building in London's trendy Soho, the clichés are out in force; magic is being made, fantasies are coming to life and dreams are being realised. It may be marketing agencies, new media designers and ad companies in the vicinity, but on the second floor of this particular building a small group of people are putting the finishing touches to "Stardust", one of Paramount's late summer tent-pole releases, and perhaps the most ambitious film ever to be made in Britain.
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January 25, 2007
Sun Rises on "Rush Hour 3"
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MTV.com reports from the set of "Rush Hour 3," where 7'9" Chinese basketball player Sun Ming Ming is playing the heavy to Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan's perennially fish-out-of-water police detectives.
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January 16, 2007
First Pics of "Rush Hour 3" Hit the Scene
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Step right up, "Rush Hour" fans, we've got you're very first snapshots from the flick's second sequel, the cleverly-titled "Rush Hour 3," which reunites Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker with director Brett Ratner and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson -- plus a few new friends/foes.
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October 12, 2006
Action-Packed Set Pics From "Fantastic Four 2" and "Rush Hour 3"!
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Dark Horizons has pointed the way to some exciting set pics for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and "Rush Hour 3," both currently in production.
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October 9, 2006
The Latest On "Wolverine," "X-Men" Spinoffs
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It looks like the next "X-Men"- related film will be "Wolverine," but "X-3" director Brett Ratner told IGN FilmForce he'd love to make a fourth "X-Men" as well. Meanwhile, co-creator Stan Lee said the X-Men universe is diverse enough to yield a number of spinoffs -- including films about such characters as Magneto.
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September 25, 2006
Plot Synopsis and a Love Interest for "Rush Hour 3"
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We recently learned that Max Von Sydow, Roman Polanski, and Hiroyuki Sanada would be appearing in Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 3," and now we get word on who'll be the resident female (Noemie Lenoir), plus a bit of the plot breakdown as well...
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September 22, 2006
Max Von Sydow, Roman Polanski, and Hiroyuki Sanada to Appear in "Rush Hour 3"?
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Talk about some weird casting news: Seems that not only Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan will be appearing in the long-anticipated (and I've no idea why) "Rush Hour 3," but director Brett Ratner has also found room for folks like Max Von Sydow, Roman Polanski, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Weird.
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August 28, 2006
Check Out the First "Rush Hour 3" Set Pics
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Although considering that neither Jackie Chan nor Chris Tucker are on set yet, there's not a whole lot of excitement in these "Rush Hour 3" pics. But hey, someone out there might be interested, so here they are.
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August 16, 2006
Tony Jaa Says No to "Rush Hour 3," "Yes! Yes!" to Indy 4, and Reveals "Ong Bak 2" Tidbits
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On the day I was planning to leave for vacation, I was given the task to interview Tony Jaa at the Four Seasons hotel in San Francisco in the early morning. He was in the area promoting "The Protector" (aka "Tom Yum Goong"), his follow-up to his breakthrough martial arts hit "Ong Bak." Being a huge fan of his work, how could I refuse? Read on for tidbits about "Rush Hour 3," "Indiana Jones 4," and "Ong Bak 2."
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July 6, 2006
Will Jackie Chan Face Van Damme in "Rush Hour 3?"
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According to internet rumors, Brett Ratner might be on his way to assembling that dream cast for "Rush Hour 3," as the Muscles from Brussels himself -- Jean-Claude Van Damme -- has reportedly revived speculation of his involvement in the Jackie Chan-Chris Tucker screen reunion.
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June 28, 2006
Some Small "Superman" Sequel Stuff
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Today is the opening day for "Superman Returns," which can mean only one thing: Sequel Talk. Over the course of several cast & crew interviews, IGN FilmForce was able to collate a variety of sequel-centric responses, and the general concensus seems to be this: If Bryan Singer's on board, so is everybody else.
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May 29, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "X-Men 3" Smashes Records Over Memorial Day Weekend
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Magneto and his fellow mutants attracted a record-breaking audience to theaters across North America as the super hero sequel X-Men: The Last Stand became a juggernaut at the box office opening at number one over the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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May 28, 2006
"X-Men 3" Is Biggest Memorial Weekend Opener Ever
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"X-Men: The Last Stand" grossed an estimated $107M over the Friday-Sunday weekend, becoming the biggest Memorial Weekend Opener of all time. It grossed $45.5M on Friday (one million more than what was previously reported), $32.5M on Saturday, and an estimated $29M on Sunday. Debuting in 3,690 sites, it has a three-day per theater average of $28,997.
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May 27, 2006
Box Office: "X-Men 3" Grossed $44.5M on Friday
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According to Showbizdata.com, the latest installment of the "X-Men" franchise "X-Men: The Last Stand" grossed a staggering $44.5M on Friday. The worst reviewed of series, it's the best opening day performance for the lucrative franchise, easily passing the $32M made by the previous film "X2: X-Men United."
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May 25, 2006
Box Office Preview: X-Men 3 Ready to Rock Memorial Day Weekend
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Wolverine, Professor X, and the rest of their soul patrol will launch a full-scale attack on the North American box office this weekend as the gargantuan comic book film X-Men: The Last Stand invades the marketplace on Friday ready to dominate the long Memorial Day holiday weekend.
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May 25, 2006
Critical Consensus: "X-Men: The Last Stand" On Shaky Ground
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We've only got one wide release this week, but it's a biggie: "X-Men: The Last Stand." Brett Ratner is at the helm, virtually all the principle characters are back, and some major plot developments are in store for X-fans. Do the critics say "X" marks the spot, or do they feel this one wasn't built to "Last?"
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May 16, 2006
Hugh Jackman Talks "Wolverine" & "Fountain"
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ComingSoon.net got Hugh Jackman to skip over the "X-Men: The Last Stand" chatter for just a few minutes, and the guy had a few fairly intriguing things to say about his upcoming "Wolverine" spin-off...
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May 15, 2006
Ratner Names His "Rush Hour 3" Dream Cast - Yao Ming, Gong Li and Tony Jaa!
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ComingSoon.net recently had a brief chit-chat with filmmaker Brett Ratner, and this time the focus of the conversation was NOT on the upcoming "X-Men: The Last Stand," but Ratner's next flick, "Rush Hour 3," which begins production on August 16th.
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May 11, 2006
"X-Men: The Last Stand" Seven Minute Clip To Air Tonight
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Those of you who can't wait until "X-Men: The Last Stand" opens in two weeks will be excited to see a seven-minute exclusive clip from the mutant blockbuster airing tonight!
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May 4, 2006
"Rush Hour 3" to Rush Into Production
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Looks like it's finally a done deal: Director Brett Ratner, screenwriter Jeff Nathanson, and stars Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker are all locked in for "Rush Hour 3," which New Line hopes to shoot later this year in preparation for a summer '07 release date.
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May 1, 2006
"X-Men 3" Director Talks About X-Pectations
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There was lots of hand-wringing and second-guessing among the X-Men fans when "Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner was tapped to helm "X-Men: The Last Stand," but the guy kept his head down and focused on his biggest project to date ... and then sat down for an interview with IGN FilmForce.
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April 19, 2006
"X-Men 3" Opens Online
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CS.net & Fox bring word that the official website for "X-Men: The Last Stand" is now open for business. Clickers can pick through character profiles, screen-shots, downloads, and (of course) trailers.
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April 7, 2006
"X3" TV Spots and a Wolverine Chat
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You may have caught a few of the nifty new X-Men 3 commercials during House, American Idol, or Survivor, but if you haven't, those thorough movie nerds over at JoBlo's can point you in the right direction. Also available for the X-nuts is a rather enjoyable interview between Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman and IGN FilmForce, which you can find right here.
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March 27, 2006
Ratner Talks "X-Men" and "Rush Hour" Sequels
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IESB.net's Movie Reporter had a rather intriguing interview with filmmaker Brett Ratner recently, and the guy offered all kinds of dish on "Rush Hour 3," "X-Men 3," and the various spin-offs that are planned for everyone's favorite team of mutated crime-fighters.
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March 6, 2006
New "X-Men 3" Trailer Is Here!
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The world premiere of the new theatrical trailer for "X-Men: The Last Stand" was broadcast last night on FOX, during the 2-hour episode of "24"! For those without a broadband connection, click here for the flipbook.
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December 6, 2005
Picard Ready to "Make it So" ... Again?
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As reported by Skewed and Reviewed and Moviehole.net ... In the wake of the poor box office performance of "Star Trek: Nemesis," Patrick Stewart repeatedly said that he would not play Captain Picard again. Now, however, he may be singing a different tune.
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December 5, 2005
Get a Peek at a Pair of New Mutants
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Head on over to USA Today for a 6-pic gallery of characters from "X-Men 3." Included among the pic parade are Kelsey Grammer's Beast, Ben Foster's Angel ... and director Brett Ratner.
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December 5, 2005
Trailer Update: X-Men 3!
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Fox has released the long-awaited teaser trailer for next year's "X-Men 3," and it's full of tasty visuals bound to whet your appetite for some hot mutant action! Click here to view the trailer, courtesy of Apple.
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November 21, 2005
Ask Anyone Who Drives to Work if a "Rush Hour" is a Good Thing
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Not very long ago we (I mean: everyone) reported that "Rush Hour 3" probably wouldn't happen because Chris Tucker was allegedly unhappy with the $20 million he was being offered. Well, apparently Tucker's business manager is a pretty convincing guy, because it now looks like Tucker, Jackie Chan, director Brett Ratner, and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson have signed up to deliver what the world really and truly wants: A third action comedy about a black guy and an Asian guy who bicker a whole lot.
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October 26, 2005
Vaughn to Adapt Gaiman's "Stardust"
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When we last heard from filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, he was bailing on the "X-Men 3" project and leaving it in the hands of Brett Ratner. Now comes word from Variety that the "Layer Cake" director will be adapting Neil Gaiman's "adult fairy tale" "Stardust: Being a Romance Within the Realms of Faerie" for the big screen.
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September 2, 2005
"Cheaper" Director to Inherit Brett Ratner's "21"
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According to Variety, director Shawn Levy ("Cheaper By the Dozen," "Just Married") has been invited by Sony to helm "21," a fact-based gambling flick that used to be called "Breaking Vegas" and used to have a director named Brett Ratner.
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August 16, 2005
Three More Climb Aboard "X-Men 3"
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Stax over at IGN Filmforce has scored a nifty little exclusive that may prove interesting to you "X-Man" fans: Bill Duke, Michael Murphy, and Olivia Williams have signed on for roles in Brett Ratner's "X-Men 3."
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July 19, 2005
Brett Ratner to Direct Eddie Murphy/Chris Rock Heist Comedy
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Once he's done with Fox's "X-Men 3," director Brett Ratner will head over to Imagine Entertainment to helm a new buddy-heist-comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock.
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July 18, 2005
Ben Foster Will Spread His Wings for "X-Men 3"
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Variety indicates that Ben Foster, best known for work in movies like "The Punisher" and "Hostage," will play the role of Warren Worthington III (a.k.a. Angel) in Brett Ratner's impending "X-Men 3."
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July 6, 2005
In Other News...Angelina Jolie, Lil' Kim, and Brett Ratner, Maybe
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U. N. goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has once again put her money where her humanitarian mouth is, adopting a newborn Ethiopian baby girl.
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June 6, 2005
It's Official: Brett Ratner to Direct "X-Men 3"
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Variety confirms what the gossip mill has been churning: Brett Ratner (director of both "Rush Hour" movies, as well as "Money Talks," "The Family Man," "After the Sunset," and "Red Dragon") has signed on to replace Matthew Vaughn as director of the third "X-Men" movie.
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May 31, 2005
Chris Tucker's Loss is Indy's Gain
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Not too long ago we mentioned that Chris Tucker was about to make Jackie Chan, director Brett Ratner, and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson a whole lot richer by agreeing to star in "Rush Hour 3." But now Variety reports that Mr. Tucker has passed on a $20 million paycheck and said "No thanks" to a "Rush Hour 3."
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May 5, 2005
Chris Tucker Makes Everyone Richer By Agreeing to Do "Rush Hour 3"
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Variety brings news of an exceedingly lucrative contract for Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan, and director Brett Ratner. All involved parties are waiting for Tucker to sign the deal, but all signs point to "Rush Hour 3" becoming a reality and hitting the screens next summer.
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March 25, 2005
Career Editor Gets His First Shot as "Good Luck" Director
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Longtime editing bay wizard and frequent Brett Ratner collaborator Mark Helfrich has landed himself a directing gig, courtesy of New Line Cinema. Mr. Helfrich will direct "Good Luck Chuck," which The Hollywood Reporter describes as a "romantic comedy about a man who breaks up with his longtime girlfriend only to see her get engaged to the next guy she dates. The same pattern occurs with his next girlfriend and continues to repeat. He finds himself becoming a lucky charm for women..."
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February 18, 2005
New Line Has "Horrible Bosses"
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November 24, 2004
Josiah's Cannon or Rush Hour 3 for Brett Ratner's Next
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During a chat with Empire Online, Brett Ratner, the director of the "Rush Hour" films and "After the Sunset," revealed that his next film may be either "Josiah's Cannon" or "Rush Hour 3." "You gotta have three or four projects and whichever one comes in first, or better, that's the one you're going to do," he says.
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