October 14, 2010
Eddie Murphy Joins Tower Heist
Long after he was originally attached to star in it, Eddie Murphy is set to join the cast of Brett Ratner and Ben Stiller's "Tower Heist."
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November 19, 2009
Eddie Murphy Follows The Misadventures of Fluffy
Eddie Murphy -- whose list of upcoming projects apparently includes a "Fantasy Island" movie -- has signed on to produce and potentially star in "The Misadventures of Fluffy," a comedy described as "a road trip pic through New York featuring talking animals."
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October 7, 2009
Marlon Wayans in Talks for Richard Pryor Biopic
Bill Condon's planned Richard Pryor biopic is moving forward -- but without Eddie Murphy in the starring role, which will potentially be filled by Marlon Wayans, and without the involvement of Paramount, which has been replaced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions.
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June 15, 2009
Looking Back at Eddie Murphy's Delirious
His latest family-friendly feature, "Imagine That," limped into theaters last weekend, but as a new reissue of Eddie Murphy's "Delirious" makes clear, he was once a very different kind of comedian.
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June 11, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Travolta Faces Off With Denzel in 1 2 3
Two A-listers duke it out in North American multiplexes in the new action thriller The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta which will challenge last weekend's top films Up and The Hangover for a three-way race to the number one spot. Eddie Murphy also joins the fun with his latest family comedy Imagine That which will try to enter the top five. Overall ticket sales should once again fall behind last year's numbers, only by a much wider margin this time.
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June 11, 2009
Total Recall: Eddie Murphy's Best Movies
Eddie Murphy has been a fixture on our screens since the early 1980s, when his brief tenure as a Saturday Night Live cast member helped keep the series afloat during some of its darkest years -- and prevented us from looking at Gumby, Buckwheat, James Brown, or Mister Rogers the same way ever again. It would be perhaps excessively polite to say that his critical track record over the last 20 years has been spotty, but in spite of the Meet Dave's and Vampire in Brooklyn's dotting his resume, Murphy has helped pull in over $3 billion in box office receipts -- and since his latest effort, Imagine That, is reaching theaters this Friday, we thought now would be the perfect time to devote a Total Recall to his 10 best-reviewed movies.
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April 2, 2009
Five Favourite Films with Bill Nighy
There can be few actors better suited to starring in a film about the golden age of British rock and roll than Bill Nighy. No wonder, then, that he's front and centre as part of the ensemble cast of Richard Curtis' latest comedy, The Boat that Rocked. RT catches up with Nighy the day after the world premiere of The Boat that Rocked and he's remembering a late night that involved hanging out with one of his heroes, Paul McCartney. His passion for music is evident is pretty-much any interview he gives, and as he chooses his five favourite films it's incredibly obvious that a killer soundtrack has a big impact...
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January 28, 2009
Trailer Bulletin: Imagine That
Time for another family-friendly Eddie Murphy flick, folks! Check out the trailer for this summer's Nickelodeon-produced "Imagine That" here.
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January 21, 2009
Razzies Name 2008's Worst Movie Nominees
No awards season would be complete without the Golden Raspberry Awards (AKA The Razzies), awarded each year to the very worst movies to hit Hollywood. This year's winners will be announced on Oscar weekend; could multiple-nominee The Love Guru take home top honors? See the full list of nominees after the jump.
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December 18, 2008
Eddie Murphy Rumored as Next Batman's Riddler
There are a few times every year when a "news item" is too ridiculous to ignore, and here's the latest: The Sun is reporting that Eddie Murphy will play the Riddler in the next Batman movie.
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July 15, 2008
Moviegoers Refuse to Meet Dave
Buried in bad reviews and ignored by moviegoers, Meet Dave will go down as one of the biggest flops of the summer. How did it happen, and what's next for Eddie Murphy's career?
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July 11, 2008
Review Revue: Hellboy II vs. Meet Dave vs. Journey 3D?
There are three movies opening in wide release this week, but who are we kidding? Hellboy II: The Golden Army is riding the biggest wave of buzz. Watch this week's Review Revue as we discuss how Guillermo del Toro's fantastical superhero sequel is faring with the critics, and if there's any hope for the competing flicks of Brendan Fraser (Journey to the Center of the Earth) and Eddie Murphy (Meet Dave).
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June 18, 2008
Meet Eddie Murphy's Giant Head!
In one of the most bizarre marketing stunts of the year, 20th Century Fox is sending a three-ton replica of Eddie Murphy's head on a cross-country tour to promote Meet Dave.
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March 26, 2008
Trailer Bulletin: Meet Dave
Starting May 30, Eddie Murphy would like you to Meet Dave, and Yahoo! Movies has your first taste of what to expect from his latest comedy.
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February 7, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Fool's Gold Hopes to Shine in Battle of New Comedies
Hollywood plays the race card this weekend opening a pair of star-driven comedies, one for white moviegoers and the other for black audiences. Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson get the wider release with the romantic adventure comedy Fool's Gold while debuting in 741 fewer theaters is Martin Lawrence's family reunion laughfest Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
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October 11, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Wide Open Race For #1 Spot This Weekend
Five new films push their way into nationwide release on Friday hoping to challenge two-time champ The Rock making for what should be a free-for-all at the North American box office with many different studios having a realistic shot at claiming the number one spot.
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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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July 19, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Can Chuck and Larry Beat Up Harry?
Two new star-driven Hollywood comedies face off at the box office this weekend in an attempt to unseat Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix from the top spot. Adam Sandler headlines the gay marriage pic I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry while John Travolta goes one step further starring as a heavy-set mom in the musical Hairspray. For the first time in nearly a month, no new release gets an early midweek headstart.
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July 18, 2007
Shrek Films To End At Five?
By now we've already heard that DreamWorks plans to have a fourth "Shrek" movie in theaters by 2010, and that they want to then squeeze out a fifth film. But that, they promise, will be the last of the series!
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June 26, 2007
Di Bonaventura Wants R-Rated Beverly Hills Cop IV
While "Rocky Balboa" fights his last fight, "John Rambo" goes back into action, John McClane "Lives Free or Dies Hard" and "Indiana Jones" saddles up again, producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura is looking back at Axel Foley.
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May 10, 2007
Eddie Murphy to Star in "Fantasy Island"
If there's one thing better than a movie in which Eddie Murphy plays multiple (wacky) characters, it's got to be a movie based on a kitschy old TV show. Welcome to "Fantasy Island"!!
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March 19, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "300" Reigns Again as Box Office King
Three new competitors were no match this weekend for the mighty action epic "300," which easily defended its box office crown to rule North American theaters for a second straight time. Sandra Bullock reached a new career high with the thriller "Premonition," which debuted in third place while the horror film "Dead Silence" and the Chris Rock comedy "I Think I Love My Wife" opened in the top five with mixed results. "300" grossed as much as all three new releases combined.
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March 8, 2007
Producer Talks "Transformers," "G.I. Joe" & "Beverly Hills Cop 4"
Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has been absolutely everywhere these days, hyping his new Mark Wahlberg action flick "Shooter" to everyone with some bandwidth. When he sat down with Latino Review, he doled out a little info on movies like "G.I. Joe," "Transformers" (of course), and even the next "Beverly Hills Cop" sequel.
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March 5, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Audiences Ride with Wild Hogs at #1
Moviegoers rallied behind the star-driven comedy "Wild Hogs," which raced to number one at the North American box office, zooming past all expectations from Disney. Meanwhile, Viacom saw less-than-stellar debuts from its serial killer drama "Zodiac" from Paramount Pictures and the southern fried saga "Black Snake Moan" from arthouse unit Paramount Vantage. Overall, the box office remained healthy and surged well ahead of last year's performance.
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February 26, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Ghost Rides" High Again at #1
Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage ruled Oscar weekend with his skull-on-fire motorcycle actioner "Ghost Rider," which held steady at number one in North America for the second straight time. Moviegoers delivered different verdicts to the handful of new releases led by the Jim Carrey thriller "The Number 23," which fared best and debuted in second place. Overall, the top ten was about even with the corresponding weekends from the last two years.
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February 22, 2007
Oscar Night Approaches; Who Will Win? Our Predictions Inside!
There's two ways to predict the Oscars: (1) dissect the awards buzz, attempting to get a feel for the fickle machinations of the Academy voter. Or (2) use your powers of geek math to crunch box office numbers and awards statistics for some cold, hard facts. With both methods in full swing, here?s a rundown of the Internet's major Oscar predictions.
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February 19, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Ghost Rider Smokes Rivals During Record Presidents' Day Weekend
Hollywood studios opened five new wide releases targeting different audiences and were rewarded with a record-breaking Presidents' Day holiday weekend tally as moviegoers opened their wallets and spread their cash across a variety of films. The comic book actioner "Ghost Rider" led the way with an explosive debut while the family drama "Bridge to Terabithia" was a solid performer in the runnerup spot.
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November 2, 2006
Time to Start Thinking About "Shrek 4"
With "Shrek the Third" only about six months away, it's only logical that this news would hit the wire: Production on "Shrek 4" will begin sooner than later ... although the flick won't hit theaters until 2010. (2010??!!?)
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August 18, 2006
"Shrek 3" Website Online ... Kinda
Nope, it's not a trailer or a teaser or even a simple little movie poster; it's the all-new website for next May's "Shrek the Third." Well, it's a splash page, anyway.
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July 13, 2006
"Shrek 3" Hires Some Rather Hilarious Females
Obviously "Shrek the Third" will feature voice-work from Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy. And Rupert Everett, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, and Julie Andrews. And you already knew that Justin Timberlake was on board... But, wait, there's more! And all of the new cast members are as female as they are funny!
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June 13, 2006
Early Peek at a "Dreamgirls" TV Spot
Dark Horizons was kind enough to point us towards the YouTube page where an all-new "Dreamgirls" TV spot has been posted, and (like the earlier promo clip) it looks pretty darn cool.
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May 25, 2006
"Dreamgirls" Teaser & Featurette
The Cannes-goers got a few choice peeks at Bill Condon's upcoming "Dreamgirls" last week, and now you can too. Click right here for an early teaser trailer and a slick little behind-the-scenes featurette that just might pique your interest.
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March 23, 2006
New "Shrek" Title; New "Shrek" Story
JoBlo brings us the latest word on what's going down in Shrekworld, and it seems that the second sequel will NOT be called "Shrek 3," but instead "Shrek the Third," as if that makes any sort of difference. Aside from the stunning bit of news, DreamWorks also treated us to a mini-synopsis, which you can read right here...
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March 1, 2006
Taking A Closer Look At "Dreamgirls"
You've heard about Monday's exclusive media presentation, but how will Bill Condon's "Dreamgirls" measure up not only as a film musical, but as a wide-reaching box-office endeavor?
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March 1, 2006
RT Visits The "Dreamgirls" Production
RT's Jen and Matt were treated to a razzle-dazzle evening on Monday night for a press presentation of Bill Condon's upcoming Motown showbiz musical, "Dreamgirls." They braved torrential rains to arrive at a tent located just outside the famous Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles, where guests were greeted at the door by throngs of waiters offering trays of martinis and wine -- but would freely flowing libations be enough to melt the hearts and tough opinions of the media?
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February 14, 2006
Eddie Murphy IS "Starship Dave"
Eddie Murphy will star in a new science-fiction comedy called "Starship Dave" from 20th Century Fox and director Peter Segal. No word on whether any of the involved parties have ever seen "The Adventures of Pluto Nash."
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December 12, 2005
Paramount Buys Itself a Christmas Present: DreamWorks Pictures
Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DreamWorks SKG for $1.6 billion in cash and assumption of debt. The deal brings Paramount key assets, including all of DreamWorks' current projects in development. an ongoing production partnership with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen, an exclusive, worldwide distribution agreement with DreamWorks Animation beginning in 2006, DreamWorks' live-action library, DreamWorks' television division and its properties, and exclusive rights to future DreamWorks Animation characters in TV shows.
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December 12, 2005
Richard Pryor Passes Away at 65
Richard Pryor passed away yesterday morning, and while he's probably best remembered for his incendiary stand-up material (as evidenced in 1979's "Live in Concert," 1982's "Live on the Sunset Strip," and 1983's "Here and Now") and his also-incendiary battle with an exploding freebase pipe, I'll always remember the guy as one of my favorite move-time comedians. And I know I'm not alone with that opinion.
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December 8, 2005
(Early) Trailer Bulletin: Dreamgirls
ComingSoon.net is hosting the very first and rather early teaser trailer for "Dreamgirls," a Broadway adaptation which will star Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, and Eddie Murphy.
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August 30, 2005
In Other News...Clooney, Downey Jr., and Eddie Murphy
The man, the myth, the -- casino king? Ocean's Eleven star George Clooney, the one-man Rat Pack Redux of the new millennium, has revealed long-rumored plans to erect a $3 billion Las Vegas resort. Named Las Ramblas, the resort will include a hotel, casino, and high-end condominiums; Clooney, along with partner Rande Gerber (nightclub impresario and husband of Cindy Crawford), plans to purchase a residence for himself on the resort grounds.
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August 23, 2005
Thurber Out; Robbins In as New "Norbit" Director
Filmmaker Brian Robbins has settled into the director's chair for the DreamWorks comedy "Norbit," taking a position that was (until recently) held by "Dodgeball" director Rawson Marshall Thurber, according to Variety.
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June 14, 2005
Eddie Murphy Signs Up as Front-Man for the "Dreamgirls"
ComingSoon.net shares a press release from the DreamWorks gang, and it contains some news that might excite the Eddie Murphy fans out there. The popular comedian (and voice of "Shrek"s favorite donkey) will star alongside Beyonce Knowles and Jamie Foxx in "Dreamgirls." Bill Condon ("Kinsey") will be directing the adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical...
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May 24, 2005
Madsen, Roth, Murphy, and Sandler to Become "Bastards"?
The always-reliable FilmFocus had an informative little chat with Mr. Michael Madsen during the UK premiere of "Sin City," and the gravel-voiced character actor dished some pretty exciting news about Quentin Tarantino's perpetually upcoming action flick "Inglorious Bastards." Here's what the actor had to say: "Quentin's written it now ... but we've not started shooting yet. I've read it and you know the Dirty Dozen? It's a bit like that."
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May 16, 2005
"Dodgeball" Director & Eddie Murphy to Team Up for "Norbit"
Fox has hired sophomore director Rawson Marshall Thurber ("Dodgeball") to helm the upcoming Eddie Murphy comedy "Norbit," according to Variety. Previously titled "Till Death Do Us Part," the comedy is about "a meek guy pressed into marrying a monstrous woman (also played by Murphy). When he subsequently meets the woman of his dreams, he has to figure out a way to be with her."
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May 3, 2005
Timberlake to Provide Voice for "Shrek 3"
According to Variety and a recent publicity event for DreamWorks, former pop idol Justin Timberlake will provide the voice of King Harold's nephew, Artie, in the studio's upcoming "Shrek 3."
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March 21, 2005
DreamWorks Taps "Kumar" Creators for New Eddie Murphy Comedy
Screenwriters Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg, fresh off the cult fave that is "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," have just inked a deal with DreamWorks and Imagine. Their "Johnny Blaze" concept will make its way to your local multiplex with Eddie Murphy in the title role. Described by Variety as an action-comedy about "an old-school rapper who retires and becomes a private eye who solves crimes within the hip-hop world," the flick could be a return to the "grown-up" comedy material that Murphy's been avoiding these days.
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