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Emma Stone May Climb Guillermo del Toro's 'Crimson Peak'

7:47 AM 1/16/2013 by Jeff Giles
Emma Stone
Guillermo del Toro always has so many projects in development that we're continually unable to keep track of them all, but here's an easy way to remember at least one of them: Emma Stone is reportedly in talks to lead Del Toro's upcoming haunted house thriller, Crimson Peak.

MGM Considering 'Hot Tub Time Machine' Sequel

7:29 AM 1/16/2013 by Jeff Giles
Hot Tub Time Machine
Thanks to its fun cast, enthusiastically goofy premise, and nostalgically ribald humor, 2010's Hot Tub Time Machine was one of the higher-profile comedies of the year -- even if the reviews (and the box office returns) were somewhat lukewarm.

'Machete Kills' Set for September 2013 Release

2:37 PM 1/15/2013 by Jeff Giles
Machete
It looks like that lawsuit over Machete Kills picked the wrong Mexican to mess with: Dimension has just announced that Robert Rodriguez's Machete sequel will still slash its way into theaters this year -- on September 13, 2013, to be exact. In case you need a refresher -- or require some semblance of a plot in order to pay to watch Danny Trejo kicking butt -- here's the official synopsis:

Disney Scuttles Plans for 'Little Mermaid 3D'

10:26 AM 1/15/2013 by Jeff Giles
The Little Mermaid
In news that should come as a relief to anyone who doesn't feel the need to see older films being reissued in 3D several times a year, Disney has pulled the plug on its plans to give The Little Mermaid a three-dimensional facelift.

Anne Hathaway Set to Star in New 'Taming of the Shrew'

9:52 AM 1/15/2013 by Jeff Giles
Anne Hathaway
After journeying into the past for Les Miserables last year, you might think Anne Hathaway would be eager to do something a little more modern, but no -- according to the Wrap's sources, Hathaway is gearing up to star in a new big-screen production of The Taming of the Shrew for Working Title and Universal.

Zack Snyder Is Working on a 'Star Wars' Movie [UPDATE: No He Isn't]

2:04 PM 1/14/2013 by Jeff Giles
Zack Snyder
We still have no idea who will be helming Star Wars: Episode VII, but while half of Hollywood's A-list directors have been busy turning down the chance to help create the next sequel in the saga, Zack Snyder has been making plans to shepherd a Star Wars spinoff.

Anthony Mackie Talks 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'

1:51 PM 1/14/2013 by Jeff Giles
Anthony Mackie
There are certain comic book characters whose history, powers, and overall vibe have made them fan favorites, but who don't seem like the most natural fit for a cinematic crossover. That doesn't mean they can't anchor a solid movie or two -- see Iron Man and Captain America -- but it does give one pause.

J.J. Abrams Admits Paramount Forced Him to Make 'Star Trek Into Darkness' in 3D

2:52 PM 1/13/2013 by Jeff Giles
Star Trek Into Darkness
There's a sizable percentage of the Trekkie fanbase that thinks the Star Trek franchise never needed to boldly go into 3D -- and although Star Trek Into Darkness will boast an added third dimension when it touches down in theaters on May 17, those fans can at least take solace in the knowledge that director J.J.

'A Good Day to Die Hard' Reportedly Earns R Rating

2:34 PM 1/13/2013 by Jeff Giles
A Good Day to Die Hard
For fans of R-rated action films, it should be a very Good Day to Die Hard indeed: Collider is reporting that the fifth installment in the venerable Bruce Willis-led series will be dying harder than the PG-13 Live Free or Die Hard.

Summit Planning Fifth 'Step Up' Movie

2:03 PM 1/13/2013 by Jeff Giles
Step Up
Do you enjoy paying first-run ticket prices to watch impossibly beautiful young people solve their problems by dancing in public? Good news! Summit Entertainment is getting serious about their plans for a fifth Step Up movie -- in fact, they've hired screenwriter John Swetnam to help make it happen.
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Jeff is an entertainment writer and editor whose work currently appears at a variety of sites, including Rotten Tomatoes, Paste, American Songwriter, Popdose, Dadnabbit, Diffuser, and Ultimate Classic Rock.

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