Latest News On Tim Allen
March 04, 2008
Tim Allen to Make Directorial Debut
You may know him as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, or the star of comedies such as the Santa Clause films and that Shaggy Dog remake, but what Tim Allen really wants to do is direct. More...
November 20, 2007
RT on DVD: Live Free or Hairspray This Thanksgiving
Good news, blockbuster fans: this week in home entertainment features a crowd-pleasing toe-tapper (Hairspray), the return of John McClane (Live Free or Die Hard), another harrowing star turn by Christian Bale (Rescue Dawn), and plenty more (Hearts... More...
November 01, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Bees and Gangsters Slug It Out For #1 Spot
Following a sluggish fall season, November kicks off with a bang this weekend with two high profile films both reaching for the number one spot while appealing to vastly different audiences. More...
September 14, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: New Indiana Jones Title, Iron Man Trailer, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, we finally learn the title of the fourth Indiana Jones film, the Iron Man trailer blasts onto the net, and writer Paul Haggis allays our fears that we would have a comedic Bond film. More...
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... More...
March 15, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Premonition" Leads New Pics into Battle Against "300"
Though a highly-paid and well-liked star, Sandra Bullock has never been a big pull on opening weekend for her films. Now the actress hopes to reach a career high with her new suspense thriller "Premonition." More...
March 12, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: 300 Unleashes Box Office Bloodbath
The mighty Spartans won a glorious victory at North American theaters as the bloody war epic "300" exploded with a record-breaking opening and powered the overall marketplace to the biggest March weekend in box office history. More...
March 09, 2007
"Toy Story 3" Leads Locked, Hand-Drawn "Frog Princess" Also a Go
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are officially signed up to reprise their beloved roles in "Toy Story 3," which I believe is a sequel to "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2." Also, it looks like Disney is making a return to... More...
March 08, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "300" Prepares to Conquer Multiplexes
For the first time in nearly a month, North America's most popular movie won't be about motorcycles. Warner Bros. goes back in time 2,500 years for the epic war saga "300" which aims to conquer the box office with ease. More...
March 08, 2007
Yep, "Wild Hogs 2"
According to a pair of sources, director Walt Becker is all hot to get his "Wild Hogs" cast members back for a quick sequel. More...
March 05, 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... More...
March 01, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Wild Hogs" Aims to Run Over "Ghost Rider"
One super hero on a motorcycle looks to get replaced by four middle-aged bikers at the number one spot at the North American box office this weekend. More...
March 01, 2007
Critical Consensus: "Wild Hogs" Is Cinematic Roadkill; Good Signs for "Zodiac"; "Black Snake Moan" Sings
This week at the movies, we've got middle-aged bikers ("Wild Hogs," starring John Travolta) astrologically-minded killers ("Zodiac," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr.), and some southern-fried pulp ("Black... More...
February 12, 2007
Allen Keeps "Toy Story 3" Secret...Kind of
We know that "Toy Story 3" is underway (with a new director and a script by "Little Miss Sunshine" scribe Michael Arndt), but is star Tim Allen on board? More...
February 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Ghostbusters 3" Close To Fruition, Direct-To-Video Sequels Galore, "Ghost Rider" Screening Or Not Screening. Who Knows?
In this week's Ketchup, Dan Aykroyd has used the considerable time on his hands to pitch a third "Ghostbusters" flick, and Warner Premiere will satisfy the needs of those of us who are eager for low-budget sequels of our favorite 80s films. More...
January 23, 2007
Razzie Nominations Announced!
The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation has issued its annual press release announcing the latest batch of Razzie nominees. In an ever-more-crowded field of bad scripts, bad acting, and all-around bad films, the Foundation has somehow managed to... More...
December 18, 2006
RT's Top Yuletide Comedies -- Christmas Countdown, Day One
Welcome to RT's Five Days of Christmas Countdown, where we serve up a different list each day of the best holiday flicks around. Today, feast your eyes on the Top Christmas Comedies -- a little Billy Bob, a little Will Ferrell, and at least one... More...
November 12, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Sexytime for "Borat" Once Again!
There was no stopping the Kazakh sensation Borat which expanded nationally this weekend after a stunning debut and remained at the top of the North American box office once again. More...
November 05, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: Great Success! Borat #1 in U. S. and A.
America fell in love with Borat this weekend as the underdog movie-film about a TV journalist from Kazakhstan shocked the film industry by opening at number one, despite playing in a fraction of the theaters as Hollywood's other new offerings. More...
November 02, 2006
Critical Consensus: "Borat" Best Reviewed Film Of Year: High-Five!; "Flushed Away" Worth A Spin; "Santa Clause 3" Gets Coal
This week at the movies brings us the profound discoveries of a great Kazak journalist ("Borat," starring Sacha Baron Cohen), a battle between Santa and Jack Frost ("The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause," starring Tim Allen),... More...
November 02, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Santa Battles Borat for Weekend Crown
A pair of new family films aimed at kids will duke it out for the top spot this weekend while a bumbling reporter from the former Soviet Union will cause a commotion for a more adult crowd. More...
August 14, 2006
"Zoom" Tomatometer: Zero
"Zoom" is soaring, flying high into the rarified territory where only seven films before it have ventured. The film, which stars Tim Allen and Courteney Cox, is joining an exclusive club -- films with more than 20 reviews that have... More...
August 14, 2006
Box Office Wrapup: "Talladega Nights" Stays #1, "Step Up" Surprises
Despite a pair of newcomers close behind in its rearview mirror, Will Ferrell's hit comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby finished in first place for the second consecutive weekend to retain its North American box office trophy. More...
August 10, 2006
Box Office Preview: "World Trade Center" Arrives in Theaters
Another frame packed with four new national releases is led by Oliver Stone's 9/11 drama "World Trade Center" from Paramount. A trio of lower profile pics round out the weekend - Sony's family adventure "Zoom," Buena Vista's... More...
August 09, 2006
Critical Consensus: A Brave New "World," A "Step" Down, And No Screenings for "Pulse" and "Zoom"
This week at the movies, we've got Oliver Stone paying tribute to the heroes of 9/11 ("World Trade Center," starring Nicolas Cage); two youngsters trying to start a dance dance revolution ("Step Up," starring Jenna Dewan and... More...
July 31, 2006
Tim Allen Says He's In for "Toy Story 3"
Now that Disney and Pixar are pals again, we can probably expect a few sequels. Disney loves sequels, but Pixar always focuses on the quality, so hey, worse things could happen. And now comes word from Tim "Buzz Lightyear" Allen that... More...
June 29, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Costner's "Guardian" and Tim Allen's "Zoom"
A pair of upcoming movies have new trailers on the net. One's a family comedy about superheroic kids, and the other's about an aging Coast Guard trainer who has to deal with Ashton Kutcher. Neither look all that good. More...
June 19, 2006
Poster Parade: "Zoom," "Bug" & "Guardian"
It's not too often I find myself looking forward to a Tim Allen comedy, but this one's about superheroes and also stars Courteney Cox, Rip Torn, and ... Chevy Chase (!), so consider me mildly curious. You can start creating your own opinion by... More...
May 24, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Remember when Disney made two "Tim Allen as Santa Claus" comedies? Unfortunately, so do I. And oh joy: They made a third one! And they got Martin Short to co-star! Click here for the trailer, after which you can head on over to Tylenol.com. More...
March 09, 2006
Critical Consensus: Mangy "Dog," Rom-Com "Failure," Evil "Eye"
This week's wide releases include a pair of remakes for very different demographics ("The Shaggy Dog" and "The Hills Have Eyes"), and a romantic comedy ("Failure to Launch"). What will the critics say? More...
February 16, 2006
Martin Lawrence Goes "Wild" with Travolta & Tim Allen
The Hollywood Reporter brings news of a rather unique-sounding comedy trio. For those who've waited years to see the first Martin Lawrence / John Travolta / Tim Allen comedy, your prayers have been answered. More...
February 15, 2006
Trailer Bulletin: The Shaggy Dog
In 1959 Disney released a live-action family comedy about a family man who turns into a dog. Instead of keeping "The Shaggy Dog" out of the public consciousness, for good reason, the remake gods dictated that we needed a brand-new... More...
January 06, 2006
Allen & Travolta Go Wild for "Hogs"
According to The Hollywood Reporter, John Travolta and Tim Allen are planning to co-star in the Disney comedy "Wild Hogs," which is about a pair of mid-life crisis cases who hit the road on their motorcycles, only to butt heads with a... More...
December 20, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: The Shaggy Dog
Anyone up for a Disney remake of "The Shaggy Dog," starring Tim Allen? The one about a guy who turns into a dog? Anyone? If you're brave enough to check out this trailer, please do leave a comment, and make it something more creative... More...
December 15, 2005
"Ghost Rider" Leaps from July '06 to February '07
Sony's rather expensive "Ghost Rider" adaptation, which stars Nicolas Cage as a flame-headed butt-kicker from beyond the grave, will now have a few extra months to work on his chopper. The studio recently announced that the Rider won't... More...
September 15, 2005
Martin Short Signs on to be "Santa Clause" Villain
According to Variety, the versatile funnyman Martin Short has been tapped to portray the inevitably silly villain Jack Frost in "The Santa Clause 3," which will star Tim Allen and hit theaters in late 2006. More...
April 27, 2005
Courteney Cox to "Zoom" into Superhero Flick
Variety brings news of the next project for former "Friends" star Courtney Cox. The blue-eyed beauty will co-star opposite Tim Allen in "Zoom," a superhero comedy adventure which is based on Jason Lethcoe's graphic novel... More...
January 28, 2005
Disney Having Trouble With "Toy Story 3"
Fox411 via IGN FilmForce reports that Disney is having difficulty finding a director for "Toy Story 3." According to sources close to the project, no major directors want to take on the film, which will not be made in conjunction with... More...
December 13, 2004
Mandeville Pictures Sets Sights on Remakes & Adaptations
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