ROTTEN TOMATOES: Movie News for December 2007

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December 30, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Cage, Alvin, and Will Still Rule Multiplexes by Gitesh Pandya on Sunday, Dec. 30 2007, 06:46 PM 74 Comments The year ends with a bang.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 28, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Marvel Madness, Dune Gets its Director, Bruckheimer Makes Promises to Persia by Alex Vo on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 03:59 PM 8 Comments The final Ketchup of 2007. Happy new year's everyone!	Rotten Tomatoes
RT Editors' Best Movie Picks of 2007 by Jen Yamato on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 01:09 PM 150 Comments 20 2007 films we think are definitely worth your time.	Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office Guru Preview: Aliens and Debaters Join End-of-Year Lineup by Gitesh Pandya on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 11:21 AM 7 Comments Crowded market tops off the year.	Rotten Tomatoes
Disney's Little Mermaid Heads to Broadway by Fred Topel on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 09:57 AM 15 Comments Alan Menken discusses the difficulties of going "Under the Sea" on the Great White Way.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jack Black Breaks Out the Peroxide and Clippers for Tropic Thunder by Fred Topel on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 09:42 AM 13 Comments Also: More on Tom Cruise's "crameo."	Rotten Tomatoes
Wanted's Director, Release Date Leave James McAvoy Pleasantly Befuddled by Fred Topel on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 09:28 AM 23 Comments "It's brilliant. I haven't seen the film yet, so I don't know."	Rotten Tomatoes
David Benioff Promises Fun Wolverine by Fred Topel on Friday, Dec. 28 2007, 09:05 AM 33 Comments Screenwriter hoping for "no social relevance whatsoever."	Rotten Tomatoes
December 27, 2007
Nicolas Cage Wants Ghost Rider Sequel by Fred Topel on Thursday, Dec. 27 2007, 03:01 PM 91 Comments ...but do the fans?	Rotten Tomatoes
Trailer Bulletin: The Duchess by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 27 2007, 09:44 AM 8 Comments Keira Knightley goes back to not-so-merrie olde England.	Rotten Tomatoes
Clive Barker and Guillermo del Toro Are Being Born by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 27 2007, 09:03 AM 12 Comments Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany to star.	Rotten Tomatoes
Bruckheimer Promises Unique Prince of Persia by Fred Topel on Thursday, Dec. 27 2007, 12:02 AM 47 Comments	Rotten Tomatoes
December 26, 2007
Total Recall: In Honor of AVP:R, Memorable Cinematic Title Fights by Alex Vo on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 06:01 PM 10 Comments Because writing out "versus" has become so cumbersome.	Rotten Tomatoes
RT Presents...2007: The Year in Photos by Alex Vo on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 04:30 PM 4 Comments Celebrating the pictures with some pictures.	Rotten Tomatoes
Kristin Kreuk Is a Street Fighter by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 12:16 PM 41 Comments Smallville actress to wear white lace-up boots, fight for justice.	Rotten Tomatoes
Pixar's Up Inspired by Don Quixote? by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 08:37 AM 13 Comments The Man from La Mancha going CGI?	Rotten Tomatoes
Catch a Glimpse of Neil Gaiman's Coraline! by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 07:57 AM 8 Comments Gaiman posts a few moments from the film.	Rotten Tomatoes
Sacha Baron Cohen Announces "Deaths" of Borat, Ali G by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 07:39 AM 19 Comments Jagshemash!	Rotten Tomatoes
Choreographer Michael Kidd: 1919-2007 by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 26 2007, 07:20 AM 2 Comments Rest in peace, Mr. Kidd.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 25, 2007
Meet a Critic: Scott Weinberg by Jen Yamato on Tuesday, Dec. 25 2007, 03:35 PM 21 Comments You've seen his work online...now meet eFilmCritic's resident scribe!	Rotten Tomatoes
Critical Consensus: Water Horse is Refreshing, Debaters is Great, Juno is Certifed Fresh by Tim Ryan on Tuesday, Dec. 25 2007, 12:54 AM 19 Comments Plus: Guess Alien vs. Predator: Requiem's Tomatometer.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 24, 2007
RT on DVD: Rush Hour 3, The Kingdom, and More! by Matt Atchity on Monday, Dec. 24 2007, 04:30 PM 5 Comments Plus: Cronenberg and Mortensen team up again.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 23, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: National Treasure Uncovers Holiday Gold at #1 Spot by Gitesh Pandya on Sunday, Dec. 23 2007, 03:56 PM 37 Comments While Walk stumbles Hard.	Rotten Tomatoes
Peter Berg Confirmed to Direct New Dune Film by Jeff Giles on Sunday, Dec. 23 2007, 08:32 AM 74 Comments May direct Edwin A. Salt while waiting out the strike.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 21, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Dark Knight Trailer, Peter Jackson Back On Hobbit, Terminator 4 Plot Details by Nick Hershey on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 03:24 PM 14 Comments Also: that Lost in Translation whisper revealed; MPAA rejects a movie poster.	Rotten Tomatoes
RT Presents 12 Days of Christmas Movies by David Chung on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 12:40 PM 37 Comments We give you 12 of the top rated Christmas movies	Rotten Tomatoes
Trailer Bulletin: Exclusive Red Band Semi-Pro by Alex Vo on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 12:30 PM 36 Comments Will Ferrell wants to give moviegoers a Semi.	Rotten Tomatoes
Stan Lee Promises Many, Many Marvel Movies by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 09:59 AM 86 Comments Still no word on a Howard the Duck reboot.	Rotten Tomatoes
What Film Ban? The Pursuit of Happyness Reaching Chinese Theaters in January by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 09:10 AM 16 Comments Will Smith's power transcends trade barriers.	Rotten Tomatoes
Critic John Harkness: 1954-2007 by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 08:31 AM 3 Comments Rest in peace, Mr. Harkness.	Rotten Tomatoes
Awards Mania: Spirits, SAGs Get Waivers, Announce Nominations; Uncertainty Surrounds Golden Globes by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 04:41 AM 10 Comments So many statuettes, so little time.	Rotten Tomatoes
Lifetime, Shirley MacLaine Cuckoo for Coco Chanel by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 21 2007, 03:10 AM 6 Comments Haute couture comes to the network that brought you Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?	Rotten Tomatoes
December 20, 2007
Critical Consensus: Sweeney Todd, Walk Hard, and Charlie Wilson All Certified Fresh! by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 04:43 PM 7 Comments Also: National Treasure doesn't break the bank, P.S. is P.U.	Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office Guru Preview: Five New Films Fight For Holiday Cheer by Gitesh Pandya on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 03:18 PM 9 Comments Studios should be happy heading into Christmas.	Rotten Tomatoes
Trailer Bulletin: Exclusive Hellboy II: The Golden Army by Alex Vo on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 01:02 PM 30 Comments Mike Mignola's Hellboy now officially a franchise. Can Rocket Raccoon be far behind?	Rotten Tomatoes
Vatican Gloats Over Weak Performance of The Golden Compass by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 06:01 AM 101 Comments Pwnz0rs, New Line! In your face!	Rotten Tomatoes
Sam Raimi Wants to Drag Me to Hell by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 05:45 AM 26 Comments A short break between mega-franchises?	Rotten Tomatoes
Terminator 4 Plot Details Leaked! by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 05:15 AM 72 Comments Beyond this place lie spoilers.	Rotten Tomatoes
Dwight Little to Direct Tekken by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 05:01 AM 20 Comments "From the director of Anaconda 2 and the screenwriter of Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever..."	Rotten Tomatoes
Looks Like Those Hobbit Movies Still Need a Director by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 04:45 AM 56 Comments Jackson recuses himself. For the fans.	Rotten Tomatoes
Kim Newman on... The Singing, Ringing Tree by Kim Newman on Thursday, Dec. 20 2007, 04:26 AM Comment RT Obscura 8: Seasonal offerings by way of an evil dwarf and a prince who's a bear.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 19, 2007
Marjane Satrapi on Persepolis: The RT Interview (With Exclusive Clips and Photos!) by Alex Vo on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 05:02 PM 6 Comments The graphic novelist talks about her long journey into moviedom.	Rotten Tomatoes
Total Recall: Walk Hard While My Biopic Gently Weeps by Tim Ryan and Alex Vo on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 04:40 PM 3 Comments Opening acts: This is Spinal Tap, Fear of a Black Hat, Sweet and Lowdown	Rotten Tomatoes
Meet a Critic: Roger Ebert! by Jen Yamato on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 11:50 AM 79 Comments RT chats with America's favorite critic.	Rotten Tomatoes
Composer Patrick Doyle: The RT Interview by Joe Utichi on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 09:21 AM 2 Comments The Harry Potter and Henry V scorer reminisces.	Rotten Tomatoes
G.I. Joe's Storm Shadow and Scarlett Chosen? by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 07:24 AM 17 Comments If knowing is half the battle, then knowing the rumor is...one-fourth the battle?	Rotten Tomatoes
WGA Plans to Picket Golden Globes Ceremony by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 07:02 AM 14 Comments Time for Dick to play hardball?	Rotten Tomatoes
No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood Top Critics' Lists in Toronto, San Diego, Austin by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 05:53 AM 5 Comments Inexplicably, Delta Farce is shut out again.	Rotten Tomatoes
Chow Yun-Fat Joins James Wong's Dragonball by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 05:17 AM 24 Comments He's playing Bulma. Just kidding!	Rotten Tomatoes
MPAA Rejects Taxi to the Dark Side Poster by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 19 2007, 04:48 AM 19 Comments The Association prefers hats to hoods, apparently.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 18, 2007
Ridley Scott on Blade Runner: The Final Cut: The RT Interview by Tim Ryan on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 04:33 PM 50 Comments The director talks about the differences in the new version.	Rotten Tomatoes
Peter Jackson, New Line Kiss and Make Up; Jackson to Produce Two Hobbit Films by Jeff Giles on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 10:05 AM 84 Comments And there was much rejoicing in the Fanboy Shire.	Rotten Tomatoes
Hilary Swank Eager to Tell The Story of Amelia Earhart by Fred Topel on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 07:01 AM 12 Comments Plans on flying the friendly skies to prep for her role.	Rotten Tomatoes
Ewan McGregor to Star with Jim Carrey in I Love You Phillip Morris by Jeff Giles on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 06:25 AM 18 Comments Hot prison love!	Rotten Tomatoes
Milo Ventimiglia Making the Most of Heroes' Downtime by Jeff Giles on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 05:59 AM 12 Comments Pathology, Game, and Chaos Theory in the pipeline.	Rotten Tomatoes
Shatner Cameo in Star Trek XI Still a Possibility by Jeff Giles on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 05:28 AM 23 Comments Also: Roberto Orci hearts Chris Pine.	Rotten Tomatoes
WGA Rebuffs Waiver Requests from Oscars, Golden Globes by Jeff Giles on Tuesday, Dec. 18 2007, 05:19 AM 7 Comments The writers ain't budgin' -- not even for kindly old Dick Clark.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 17, 2007
RT on DVD: The Simpsons, Stardust, and More! by Jen Yamato on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 05:15 PM 8 Comments Plus: An indie musical you'll love, Blade Runner redux.	Rotten Tomatoes
Trailer Bulletin: Exclusive Wall-E by Alex Vo on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 05:02 PM 24 Comments Do depressed cleaning robots dream of electric sheep?	Rotten Tomatoes
RT Exclusive: Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank in P.S. I Love You Clip by Alex Vo on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 04:11 PM 2 Comments Fancy some karaoke?	Rotten Tomatoes
New Dark Knight Trailer, Synopsis Online! by Jeff Giles on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 09:50 AM 108 Comments Who's ready for a few minutes of awesome?	Rotten Tomatoes
Talks Begin for National Treasure 3 by Fred Topel on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 06:41 AM 33 Comments Cage pushing for International Treasure.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Says Watchmen's Comedian Lives Up to the Book by Fred Topel on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 06:26 AM 12 Comments "Everything is so true to the book it's insane."	Rotten Tomatoes
Andy Serkis Joins Tintin Cast by Jeff Giles on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 05:01 AM 16 Comments Gollum stocking up on Loch Lomond?	Rotten Tomatoes
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Dexter Make AFI's 2007 Best-Of List by Jeff Giles on Monday, Dec. 17 2007, 04:28 AM 12 Comments "According to Jim" was robbed! Robbed, we tell you!	Rotten Tomatoes
December 16, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Will Smith Rescues Industry With Explosive Opening For I Am Legend by Gitesh Pandya on Sunday, Dec. 16 2007, 08:36 PM 46 Comments Movies make a comeback, big Willie style.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jeffrey Katzenberg on Bee Movie: The RT Interview by Paul Anderson on Sunday, Dec. 16 2007, 07:25 PM 3 Comments The Dreamworks CEO talks animation with RT.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 14, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Atonement Is Golden, Michael Bay VS. Microsoft, A-Team Has A Director by Nick Hershey on Friday, Dec. 14 2007, 04:47 PM 3 Comments Also, yet more Dark Knight and Iron Man stills, and Jeff Bridges ready for Tron 2.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jay Baruchel to Play Justice League Villain? by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 14 2007, 07:31 AM 49 Comments Thus sayeth Kevin Spacey's minions.	Rotten Tomatoes
John McTiernan, Gerard Butler to Direct, Star in New Conan Movie? by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 14 2007, 07:12 AM 41 Comments Now I have a franchise reboot. Ho, ho, ho.	Rotten Tomatoes
The Secret of the Lost in Translation Whisper Unlocked by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 14 2007, 06:19 AM 48 Comments You can't keep anything from us, Bill Murray!	Rotten Tomatoes
Steve Norrington to Direct Clash of the Titans Remake by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 14 2007, 05:49 AM 24 Comments From League of Extraordinary Gentlemen to league of stop-motion robot owls.	Rotten Tomatoes
Atonement, Control Lead London Film Critics Noms by Jeff Giles on Friday, Dec. 14 2007, 04:36 AM 8 Comments Strap on your corset and crank up "Love Will Tear Us Apart."	Rotten Tomatoes
December 13, 2007
Critical Consensus: I Am Legend All Over the Map, Chipmunks Hits Sour Note by Tim Ryan on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 05:52 PM 23 Comments And Holiday is less than Perfect.	Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office Guru Preview: I Am Legend Set For Explosive Opening by Gitesh Pandya on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 05:17 PM 15 Comments Alvin and the Chipmunks, Perfect Holiday also open.	Rotten Tomatoes
David Benioff on The Kite Runner: The RT Interview by Rachel Sandor on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 04:22 PM 1 Comment One of Hollywood's hottest screenwriters takes a break from Wolverine to talk with RT.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jurassic Park T-Rex, Life-Sized Terminator, More Up For Auction by Jen Yamato on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 03:06 PM 5 Comments Just in time for the holidays!	Rotten Tomatoes
Atonement Leads Golden Globe Nominations by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 07:51 AM 61 Comments Nominees for 65th annual ceremony announced this morning.	Rotten Tomatoes
Trailer Bulletin: 10,000 B.C. by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 07:46 AM 34 Comments Did you know everyone spoke English 12,000 years ago?	Rotten Tomatoes
Fifty-Nine Songs Vying for Best Song Oscar Nominations by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 05:24 AM 14 Comments Diane Warren alert!	Rotten Tomatoes
Sweeney Todd's Opening Credits Online! by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 05:01 AM 10 Comments Anybody hungry for meat pie?	Rotten Tomatoes
Kim Newman on... The "Human" Factor by Kim Newman on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 04:48 AM 3 Comments	Rotten Tomatoes
Jackass 2.5 to Debut Online by Jeff Giles on Thursday, Dec. 13 2007, 04:14 AM 11 Comments Finally, the Internet has a useful purpose!	Rotten Tomatoes
December 12, 2007
Walter Murch on Youth Without Youth: The RT Interview (With Exclusive Photos and Clips!) by Tim Ryan on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 04:27 PM 2 Comments The legendary editor of Apocalypse Now and The English Patient talks Coppola's latest.	Rotten Tomatoes
Total Recall: I Am Legend and the Work of Richard Matheson by Tim Ryan and Alex Vo on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 01:40 PM 9 Comments We examine the film work of the cult novelist/screenwriter.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jeff Bridges Ready and Willing to Do Tron 2 by Fred Topel on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 07:53 AM 32 Comments Also: The perils of the dance belt.	Rotten Tomatoes
Guillermo del Toro Brings Haters to Universal by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 07:34 AM 22 Comments More lighthearted family fare from Guillermo.	Rotten Tomatoes
Avatar Pushed Back; Night at the Museum 2 Moved Up by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 06:50 AM 17 Comments Also: Ice Age 3 being produced in digital 3-D.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jesse James Wins SF Critics Over; Into the Wild Leads Critics Choice Noms by Jeff Giles on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 05:04 AM 5 Comments Lots of love for Into the Wild.	Rotten Tomatoes
The Rock to Play Black Adam in Shazam! by Fred Topel on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 04:36 AM 20 Comments The fans have spoken.	Rotten Tomatoes
Jack Black On Playing Robocop for Be Kind Rewind by Fred Topel on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 04:26 AM 19 Comments Discusses Gondry's genius, the finer points of playing junkyard dress-up.	Rotten Tomatoes
Sarandon Compares Wahlberg and Gosling in Lovely Bones by Fred Topel on Wednesday, Dec. 12 2007, 04:06 AM 5 Comments It's a very clean set, apparently.	Rotten Tomatoes
December 11, 2007
Meet a Critic: Michael Phillips by Jen Yamato on Tuesday, Dec. 11 2007, 06:59 PM

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