June 4, 2010
Five Favorite Films with Brett Ratner
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
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
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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September 20, 2009
Five Favorite Films with Fame's Kevin Tancharoen
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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May 13, 2009
Rob Liefeld Talks Youngblood Movie
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?
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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November 13, 2008
Ratner Puts Brakes on Conan Reports
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
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 1, 2008
Brett Ratner Is Your God of War
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
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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August 13, 2008
Brett Ratner Celebrating Mother's Day
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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June 11, 2008
Robert Downey Jr. IS Hugh Hefner?
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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May 26, 2008
Hefner wants Downey Jr as Playboy
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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December 24, 2007
RT on DVD: Rush Hour 3, The Kingdom, and More!
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
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
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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August 10, 2007
Ratner's Playboy Biopic Shows Cultural Impact
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
Box Office Guru Preview: Chan and Tucker Back in Action
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 6, 2007
Somebody Out There Likes Brett Ratner
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?
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
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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May 29, 2007
Update on the "X-Men" Spinoffs
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"
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"
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"
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
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 9, 2006
The Latest On "Wolverine," "X-Men" Spinoffs
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"
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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August 28, 2006
Check Out the First "Rush Hour 3" Set Pics
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
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?"
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
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 28, 2006
"X-Men 3" Is Biggest Memorial Weekend Opener Ever
"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
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
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
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"
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 4, 2006
"Rush Hour 3" to Rush Into Production
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
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
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
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
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!
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?
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
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!
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
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"
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"
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"
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 18, 2005
Ben Foster Will Spread His Wings for "X-Men 3"
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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June 6, 2005
It's Official: Brett Ratner to Direct "X-Men 3"
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
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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March 25, 2005
Career Editor Gets His First Shot as "Good Luck" Director
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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November 24, 2004
Josiah's Cannon or Rush Hour 3 for Brett Ratner's Next
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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