There were no real surprises at the box office last weekend as the only major new release,

Box Office Predictions: Will Audiences Take a Trip to The Town This Weekend?
September 17th, 2010
Predicted Weekend Box Office



1 The Town $21.9 million 2 Easy a$19.5 million 3 Devil $15.2 million 4 Resident Evil: Afterlife $12.7 million 5 Takers $6.1 million 6 Alpha and Omega $5.9 million 7 The American $3.3 million 8 Machete $2.5 million 9 Going the Distance $2.4 million 10 The Other Guys $2.2 million The Town Poster Easy A Poster Devil Poster Resident Evil: Afterlife Poster Takers Poster Alpha and Omega Poster The American Poster Machete Poster Going the Distance Poster The Other Guys Poster

There were no real surprises at the box office last weekend as the only major new release, the highly anticipated fourth chapter of the popular Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Afterlife dominated with $27.7 million. It will have a hard time repeating that success this weekend, despite some of the best reviews in the franchise's history, with four new films including director Ben Affleck's second effort The Town and the much-talked-about high school film Easy a entering the competition.

Predicted to debut at number one is the new film from actor turned director Ben Affleck (Gone Baby Gone), which is already earning Oscar buzz, called The Town. The bank robbery film that takes place in Boston stars a stellar cast of actors which in addition to Affleck himself includes Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), Rebecca Hall (Please Give) and Oscar winner Chris Cooper (Adaptation). Currently, the movie has an average rating of a 4.3 on our site. Out of the eight people who have rated the film, only four of them have given it five stars while the trailer for the movie has had over 7,000 views. Here is what our Official Reviewer had to say about the new movie: "The Town is a thrilling action movie, but deeply personal and moving as well. Ben Affleck takes a giant leap forward as an artist with this film."

Predicted to debut at number two this week is the Scarlet Letter themed high school comedy Easy A starring Emma Stone (Zombieland, Superbad). The film's talented cast also includes Oscar nominees Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April) and Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) as well as Lisa Kudrow (Friends), Penn Badgley ((Gossip Girl), Amanda Bynes (Hairspray) and screen legend Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange). Currently, the movie has an average rating of a 3.6 on our site. Out of the seven people who have rated the film only two of them have given it five stars while the trailer for the movie has had over 7,000 views. Here is what our Official Reviewer had to say about the new movie: "Smart, slick and sexy, this is one of the best high school comedies in years. Paying homage to the classic films of the '80s it's clever, original and hilarious. Emma Stone gives a career making performance. This movie is her Pretty Woman!"

Debuting at number three this week is a new supernatural thriller based on a story written by the film's producer, director M. Night Shyamalan, called Devil. The film stars Chris Messina (Greenberg), Geoffrey Arend ((500) Days of Summer), Caroline Dhavernas (The Switch), Jacob Vargas (Death Race), Bokeem Woodbine (Ray) and Matt Craven (The Clearing). Currently, the movie has an average rating of a 4.6 on our site. Out of the eighteen people who have rated the film fourteen of them have given it five stars while the trailer for the movie has had over 24,000 views. Here is what one of our readers had to say about the new movie: "This looks like a good movie. I got to go see this!"

Falling three places back from its debut last week is fourth chapter of the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Afterlife, based on the popular video game. Milla Jovovich (The Fifth Element) returns in the lead role and is accompanied by a talented cast of actors, which includes Ali Larter (Heroes), Wentworth Miller (Prison Break), Boris Kodjoe (Surrogates) and Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy). Last weekend the movie made $8,648 on each of its 3,203 screens for a decent opening total of $27.7 million, which is almost half of its initial $60 million production budget. It is expected to earn an additional $12.7 million at the box office this weekend.

Rounding off the top five and falling three places from last week is the hip-hop heist film Takers. The movie boasts an all-star cast, which includes Paul Walker (Fast & Furious), Idris Elba(The Losers), Matt Dillon (Armored), Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith), Michael Ealy (Miracle at St. Anna), Jay Hernandez (Quarantine), Chris Brown (Stomp the Yard), T.I. (American Gangster), and Zoe Saldana (Avatar). While the movie dropped almost 43.9% last week from the previous week and was seen in 15 less theaters, it still earned roughly $2,784 on each of its 2,191 screens for a weekend total of $6.1 million. Now in just four weeks the movie has made over $48 million earning back its entire $32 million production cost and then some. It is expected to earn an additional $6.1 million at the box office this weekend.

The rest of the top ten films at the box office this weekend are predicted to look like this:

Predicted to debut at number six this week is the new 3-D computer animated film Alpha and Omega. The movie stars a talented cast of voice actors including Justin Long (Live Free or Die Hard), Hayden Panettiere (Heroes), Christina Ricci (Speed Racer), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon 2), Larry Miller (Pretty Woman) and screen legend, the late Dennis Hopper (Easy Rider). Currently the movie has an average rating of a 4.1 on our site. Out of the five people who have rated the film only three of them have given it five stars while the trailer for the movie has had over 7,000 views. Here is what one of our readers had to say about the new movie: "Can't wait for this!"

Predicted to fall four places back from last week to number seven is the international espionage thriller starring Oscar winner George Clooney (Syriana), entitled The American. While the movie dropped almost 55.3% last week from the previous week, it was actually added in ten theaters and earned roughly $2,081 on each of its 2,833 screens for a weekend total of $5.8 million. Now in just three weeks the movie has made over $26 million earning back its entire $20 million production budget. It is expected to earn an additional $3.3 million at the box office this weekend.

Predicted to fall a drastic five places from last week to number eight is the long-awaited motion picture from visionary director Robert Rodriguez called Machete, which is based on the short film that was featured in his and Quentin Tarantino's movie Grindhouse. The film stars Danny Trejo (Heat) in the title role and also features a colorful cast of accomplished actors including Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar), Jeff Fahey (Lost), Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game), Don Johnson (Miami Vice), Steven Seagal (Half Past Dead), Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) and Oscar winner Robert De Niro (Raging Bull). While the movie dropped an astonishing 63.2% last week from the previous week, it was actually added in eight theaters and earned roughly $1,568 on each of its 2,678 screens for a weekend total of $4.2 million. Now in almost three weeks the movie has made about $20.8 million earning back its entire $20 million production budget. It is expected to earn an additional $2.5 million at the box office this weekend.

Predicted to slip back four places to from last week to number nine is the romantic comedy about long distance relationships called Going the Distance. The movie boasts an all-star cast of comedic actors including Drew Barrymore (The Wedding Singer), Justin Long (Live Free or Die Hard), Christina Applegate (Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore), Ron Livingston (Office Space), Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Rob Riggle (The Hangover) and Jason Sudeikis (Saturday Night Live). While the movie dropped almost 44.3% last week from the previous week, it earned roughly $1,266 on each of its 3,030 screens for a weekend total of $3.8 million. Now in almost three weeks of release the movie has only made around $14 million, which is not even close to earning back its $32 million production budget. It is expected to earn an additional $2.4 million at the box office this weekend.

Finally, predicted to drop four places from last week to number ten is the buddy-cop action/comedy The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton and Eva Mendes. While the movie dropped 36.7% last week from the previous week, it was shown on 361 less screens for a total of 2,246 and earned almost $1,491 on each for a weekend tally of $3.3 million. Now in just over a month and a half the movie has done extremely well grossing over $112.4 million and earning back its entire $100 million production budget. The film is predicted to earn an additional $2.2 million this weekend at the box office. Be sure to check out Box Office Beat Down this Sunday to see who is crowned the King of the box office this week and check back here next week for more box office predictions!

The Town was released September 17th, 2010 and stars Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Slaine, Owen Burke, Titus Welliver. The film is directed by Ben Affleck.

Easy A was released September 17th, 2010 and stars Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Dan Byrd, Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson, Cam Gigandet, Lisa Kudrow. The film is directed by Will Gluck.

The first teaser trailer and two clips from director Andre Ovreda's upcoming monster movie The Troll Hunter have arrived.

The Troll Hunter Trailer and Clips!
September 18th, 2010

The first teaser trailer and two clips from director Andre Ovreda's upcoming monster movie The Troll Hunter have arrived. Shot in the cinema-verite mockumentary style of Cloverfield, this Norwegian horror film follows a group of students who set out to uncover a government conspiracy that is keeping the existence of trolls in the north of Norway hidden from the general public. To get your first look at this creepy footage, click on the clips below:

The Troll Hunter Trailer:



The Troll Hunter Chasing Trolls:



The Troll Hunter Night Vision Trolls:



The Troll Hunter opens overseas this October, and is rumored to be screening across the United States soon.
The Troll Hunter comes to theaters in 2010.

Younger sister of Dakota Fanning, and Kyle Chandler, fresh off his six season run on NBC's popular Friday Night Lights, have joined this upcoming proj

Super 8 Gets Kyle Chandler and Elle Fanning
September 18th, 2010


The first two cast members for Super 8, director J.J. Abrams' highly secretive sci-fi ode to all-things Steven Spielberg, have finally been announced, though their roles are being closely guarded at this time. According to New York's Vulture, both Elle Fanning, younger sister of Dakota Fanning, and Kyle Chandler, fresh off his six season run on NBC's popular Friday Night Lights, have joined this upcoming project.

Not much is known about the movie, except that it revolves around three siblings who discover they've captured an alien being in a reel of Super 8 film that they've shot. We reported in August that Paramount Pictures was holding auditions for the film, and that they were looking for: "A female 13-14. A natural beauty - she is stunning, but not the 'cheerleader' type. Strong and confident, but has an underlying sadness. Should have a Midwestern feel."

At the time, Paramount made it clear that they were seeking an unknown actress for the role. It is speculated that Elle Fanning, who has quite an extensive resume in both film and television, will be playing either the sister or best friend of this aforementioned character. As for Kyle Chandler, he could be playing anyone from the siblings' father to a US military official looking into the disappearance of this alien creature.

You can expect more casting announcements for Super 8 in the weeks to come.

Super 8 comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.

New full-length trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I this coming Wednesday, September 22nd, at 6 pm PST/ 9 pm EST.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Trailer Arrives Wednesday!
September 18th, 2010


Warner Bros. has announced that it will debut the highly anticipated new full-length trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I this coming Wednesday, September 22nd, at 6 pm PST/ 9 pm EST. You can expect to see all-new footage from the film, as well as a few unexpected surprises in what is sure to be one of the biggest events leading up to any movie this year.

For those that want to see this exciting footage on the big screen, the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I trailer will also be attached to prints of Legend of The Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, when it is release this Friday, September 24th, in theaters across the country.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is the first of a two-part finale for the hugely popular franchise based on the books by J.K. Rowling. The end begins with Harry, Ron and Hermione leaving Hogwarts behind to find and destroy the Horcruxes: The secret to Voldemort's power and immortality.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I comes to theaters November 19th, 2010 and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter. The film is directed by David Yates.

Legend of The Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole comes to theaters September 24th, 2010 and stars Emilie de Ravin, Helen Mirren, Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush, Abbie Cornish, Jim Sturgess, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Neill. The film is directed by Zack Snyder.

About the mixing of the monster and war genres, the director offered up this bit of insight:

Panzer 88 Monster and Tank Concept Art!
September 17th, 2010


Last month, we reported on Peter Briggs's upcoming supernatural World War II thriller Panzer 88, which revolves around a lone Nazi tank crew confronting a giant Balrog monster in the snow, along with some concept art from the project. io9 recently caught up with Peter Briggs, who gave more in-depth details on the movie's plotline, along with a look at some new concept art. You can check out the new images below, followed by some of the information that Peter Briggs had to offer on the upcoming Panzer 88:







io9 has a pretty extensive interview with Peter Briggs that you can read in its entirety on their site. About the mixing of the monster and war genres, the director offered up this bit of insight:

"For the WW2 armor nuts, they're hopefully going to be very happy with this movie. We're showcasing all kinds of esoteric German machinery, all real, never seen on the screen before. We've two tank battle scenes that are fairly adrenalin-fuelled, that haven't really been done in this specific way. It stands on its own feet within the admittedly-slim tank genre. And the monster guys are going to be exceptionally happy, also. there's gore in this movie. No getting around that. In Panzer 88, the lead characters who meet their doom all do so solely at the hands of the creature regardless of how graphic it ultimately is, and I think the audience is going to respond accordingly."
About the actual storyline, Peter Briggs went onto say this:

"The backdrop is set against the German Army retreat through Russia. There's no Nazi occult stuff in this movie. This is about real soldiering. In this movie, the Reich's portrayed with absolute realism. There's one line, about a Special Order coming down from on-high in Berlin, but it's not elaborated on. This is grittier. There's no slapstick. It's the real deal."

The director also went onto describe the Balrog monster that the Nazis encounter in the movie in greater detail by saying:

"People who have seen the creature assume it's based somehow based on a Golem, but it's not specifically. There's a little Jewish mythology in our creation, but it's not grounded in any one actual story. One of the German characters refers to it as a Golem at one point, but he's just taking a shot in the dark. Let's just say it hails from a missing chapter of a story from a small Russian province. Initially, (the Nazis) don't quite know why this thing is obsessing on them, but it's all they can do to roll with the punches and survive as it comes after them, time and again. At the same moment, you sympathize with the creature, and completely understand its aims. If there's ever a videogame of this, you'll be able to play both sides without fearing your morality is being compromised!"
Panzer 88 comes to theaters in 2012. The film is directed by Peter Briggs.

Avatar will unleash a new special edition DVD and Blu-ray in November, reportedly on November 16,

Avatar Special Edition to Feature Brother Termite Test Footage
September 17th, 2010


Avatar will unleash a new special edition DVD and Blu-ray in November, reportedly on November 16, which hasn't been confirmed by Fox as of this time. Bleeding Cool has a new update on some of the special features that will be found on the special edition, and one of those features will be test footage from the never-made movie Brother Termite.

The site reports that back in 2002, James Cameron was planning on adapting Brother Termite from Patricia Anthony's novel. The movie was said to be an alien invasion project and James Cameron shot test footage using performance-capture technology that he eventually used in Avatar. Two minutes of this test footage is said to be included on the new special edition Avatar DVD and Blu-ray, although it wasn't said what exactly we would see on this footage.

We reported last month that this new special edition would contain over 45 minutes of deleted scenes. Bleeding Cool is now reporting that there will be over an hour of deleted scenes, 68 minutes, to be exact. There will also be a three-minute video entitled User's Guide for Viewing Avatar Scenes With Unfinished Shots. Some of the featurettes included are entitled Sculpting Avatar, The Amp Suit, Na'vi Costumes, Speaking Na'Vi and Pandora Flora, which will run 27 minutes combined.

We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further details on the upcoming Avatar special edition DVD and Blu-ray as soon as we have more information.

Avatar was released December 18th, 2009 and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel Moore, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, Laz Alonso. The film is directed by James Cameron.

Apple has just released the first trailer for the new comedy The Dilemma, which will be released in theaters nationwide on January 14, 2011.

The Dilemma Trailer Starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James
September 17th, 2010


Apple has just released the first trailer for the new comedy The Dilemma, which will be released in theaters nationwide on January 14, 2011. Click on the video below for your first glimpse at this Ron Howard comedy, which stars Vince Vaughn and Kevin James as two best friends struggling with infidelity:



The Dilemma Trailer:



Vince Vaughn and Kevin James headline an all-star comedy from director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer about a man who finds out that what you don't say to a friend is just as important as what you do. Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Channing Tatum and Queen Latifah join them in The Dilemma, a story of how far you can bend a brotherly bond before it snaps. Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vaughn) and happily married Nick (James) have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny's girlfriend, Beth (Connelly), and Nick's wife, Geneva (Ryder), by their sides, they're unbeatable. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.

The Dilemma comes to theaters January 14th, 2011 and stars Kevin James, Vince Vaughn, Winona Ryder, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Connelly, Queen Latifah. The film is directed by Ron Howard.

Walt Disney Pictures has released the third theatrical banner for the highly-anticipated Tron:

Third Tron: Legacy Banner Features Jeff Bridges
September 17th, 2010




Walt Disney Pictures has released the third theatrical banner for the highly-anticipated Tron: Legacy, which will arrive in theaters nationwide on December 17. Click on the image below, which features Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn preparing for battle in the cyberworld of Tron, to access our full poster gallery from the upcoming blockbuster:

Tron: Legacy comes to theaters December 17th, 2010 and stars Jeff Bridges, Michael Sheen, Olivia Wilde, Garrett Hedlund, Serinda Swan, Bruce Boxleitner, John Hurt, Beau Garrett. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski.

eRc Box Office is reporting that the upcoming sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance has been set for a February 17, 2012 release date.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Arrives February 2012
September 17th, 2010



eRc Box Office is reporting that the upcoming sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance has been set for a February 17, 2012 release date.

Nicolas Cage has returned to star in the sequel, which is currently shooting in Bucharest, Romania. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor are directing the movie from a script by David S. Goyer. The project is being shot in 3D.

We reported in August that the plot will feature some sort of connection to Dracula. We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further details on Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance as soon as we have more information.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance comes to theaters February 17th, 2012 and stars Nicolas Cage. The film is directed by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor.

Yahoo! Movies! has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming thriller The Roommate,

The Roommate Trailer
September 17th, 2010


Yahoo! Movies! has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming thriller The Roommate, which arrives in theaters nationwide on February 1, 2011. Click on the video player below for your first look at this harrowing tale starring Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester as an insane college coed out to torment her new dorm roommate (Minka Kelly):

The Roommate centers on Sara (Minka Kelly), a college student randomly assigned to a freshman dorm with a stranger named Rebecca (Leighton Meester). They start off as friends but things turn deadly as Rebecca begins to target people in Sara's life.
The Roommate Trailer:



The Roommate comes to theaters February 1st, 2011 and stars Leighton Meester, Cam Gigandet, Matt Lanter, Billy Zane, Minka Kelly, Danneel Harris, Katerina Graham, Alyson Michalka. The film is directed by Christian E. Christiansen.

MegaMind will debut in theaters on November 5, and DreamWorks Animation is trying to break an interesting record to celebrate their new movie.

Megamind Attempts to Break a Guinness World Record!
September 17th, 2010


MegaMind will debut in theaters on November 5, and DreamWorks Animation is trying to break an interesting record to celebrate their new movie. On October 2, the studio will attempt to break the Guiness Book of World Records mark for "Largest Superhero Gathering" at location L.A. Live (800 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015) in downtown Los Angeles.

Star Will Ferrell will be in attendance, and the event will start at 8 AM PST on Saturday, October 2, with a "mega-breakfast" set up for attendees. They will attempt to break the record at 10 AM PST. Take a look at the official details below:

Join Will Ferrell and 1,500 of his closest costumed superhero friends as they attempt to make heroic history and claim the Guinness World Records title for the Largest Gathering of Superheroes. The Mega-event hosted by DreamWorks Animation is open to all caped crusaders wishing to join the fun.

To qualify for the record attempt, all interested participants must arrive dressed as an easily recognisable superhero that has appeared in a published book, comic, television program or film, as stipulated by the record guidelines. The feat will be judged by official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and Spokesperson, Stuart Claxton and will require a minimum of 1,501 superheroes to break the current world record.

The world record attempt will mark the kickoff of MegaMonth, an official month dedicated to Mega-events across the country in celebration of the release of MegaMind on November 5th.

We'll be sure to keep you posted on any further MegaMonth events as soon as we have more information.

MegaMind comes to theaters November 5th, 2010 and stars Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill. The film is directed by Tom McGrath.

First official poster for Paranormal Activity 2, which will be released in theaters nationwide on October 22.

Paranormal Activity 2 Poster!
September 17th, 2010


Fandango has premiered the first official poster for Paranormal Activity 2, which will be released in theaters nationwide on October 22. We also have a new press release from Paramount with information on how fans can "Demand It" to get an advance screening of Paranormal Activity 2 in their city on Wednesday, October 20. You can take a look at the press release below the poster:

Paramount Pictures will debut Paranormal Activity 2 for the fans that "Demand" to see it first. The Demand it! campaign launches at midnight tonight, and the first 20 cities with the highest "demands" for the movie will be invited to attend a free screening on Wednesday, October 20th at 11:59 pm, before the film's nationwide release.

"The support of the online community was phenomenal on the first film. We want to reward them for that support by offering them the chance to see it first," said Rob Moore, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures.

Dread Central is calling Paranormal Activity 2 "The most anticipated horror event of the year," and Bloody Disgusting states, "If the first one gave you nightmares, Paranormal Activity 2 looks to induce night terrors!"

"What is unique and exciting about Paranormal Activity is the depth of commitment from fans who 'demanded' to see it." said Adam Goodman, President of Paramount Film Group.

To "demand" Paranormal Activity 2 visit the official Paranormal Movie website!

The Demand it! campaign is available to U.S. and Canadian residents aged 17 and older ends at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 13th. The top 20 cities will be announced on Friday, October 15th. No purchase necessary.

Follow Paranormal Activity 2 on Twitter (@TweetYourScream) for audience reactions and important announcements.

Paranormal Activity 2 is produced by Jason Blum and Oren Peli with story by Michael R. Perry and screenplay by Michael R. Perry and Christopher B. Landon, and directed by Tod Williams.

Paranormal Activity 2 comes to theaters October 22nd, 2010. The film is directed by Tod Williams.

Actress Kate Beckinsale has signed onto the upcoming remake Contraband,

Contraband Adds Kate Beckinsale
September 17th, 2010



Actress Kate Beckinsale has signed onto the upcoming remake Contraband, which was formerly entitled Reykjavik-Rotterdam.

Latino Review reported the casting news for this upcoming thriller, which also stars Mark Wahlberg. The story centers on a reformed criminal who used to be an alcohol smuggler along the famed Iceland-Netherlands route. Now, he is a lowly security guard who is tempted back into his life of crime due to money troubles. It wasn't clear what role Kate Beckinsale will take on in the movie.

Aaron Guzikowski wrote the script, which Baltasar Kormákur will direct from. Baltasar Kormákur starred in and produced the original Reykjavik-Rotterdam movie.

No production schedule was given at this time.

Contraband comes to theaters in 2011 and stars Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale. The film is directed by Baltasar Kormákur.

Jennifer Garner was in talks for the comedy Better Living Through Chemistry,

Jennifer Garner Set for The Odd Life of Timothy Green
September 17th, 2010



Yesterday, we reported that Jennifer Garner was in talks for the comedy Better Living Through Chemistry, and now it looks like the actress has one more project to add to her plate: Jennifer Garner has boarded The Odd Life of Timothy Green, directed by Peter Hedges, according to Vulture.

The modern-day fable The Odd Life of Timothy Green centers around a child-prodigy musician and his parents. Jennifer Garner would play the mother, and an offer is out to Mark Wahlberg to star opposite her as the dad, though it is rumored he would pass, and in that event, Joaquin Phoenix is a possible candidate.

The music-prodigy fable is based on an original idea by its producer, Ahmet Zappa, son of the late Frank Zappa.

The Odd Life of Timothy Green is in development and stars Jennifer Garner. The film is directed by Peter Hedges.

Machete's Danny Trejo and Spartacus: Blood and Sand's Erin Cummings are in talks to star in the indie biker thriller Tarantula,

Danny Trejo and Erin Cummings in Talks for Tarantula
September 17th, 2010


Machete's Danny Trejo and Spartacus: Blood and Sand's Erin Cummings are in talks to star in the indie biker thriller Tarantula, according to Heat Vision.

Oley Sassone will direct the film with a budget around $2.5 million.

The story centers on a woman (Erin Cummings) who breaks away from a tight-knit biker gang to start a new life but finds that escape is not so easy. Danny Trejo plays the self-styled leader of the gang looking for the woman as well as revenge for his brother's death.

John Kersey wrote the script.

Production is aiming to begin in late November in Detroit.

Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a brand new trailer and five character posters for Todd Phillips' road trip comedy Due Date,

Second Due Date Trailer!
September 17th, 2010

Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a brand new trailer and five character posters for Todd Phillips' road trip comedy Due Date, which stars Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Alan Arkin, Juliette Lewis and Danny McBride. Get your first look at all five posters below the video:

Due Date Trailer #2









Opening in theaters Nov. 5, the film centers on Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.), an expectant first-time father whose wife's due date is a mere five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan--on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter's last nerve.

Due Date comes to theaters November 5th, 2010 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Michelle Monaghan, Alan Arkin, Matt Walsh, RZA. The film is directed by Todd Phillips.

Warner Bros. has tapped scribe Bryan Fuller to write a live-action Pinocchio feature for the bigscreen,

Warner Bros. to Develop Pinocchio
September 17th, 2010


Warner Bros. has tapped scribe Bryan Fuller to write a live-action Pinocchio feature for the bigscreen, according to Variety.

Producer Dan Jinks said that he was inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland to begin work on a new version of Pinocchio. "I think we've found a fresh approach that's going to be very entertaining," he added.

The tale of a woodcarver who dreams of becoming a real boy first appeared in 1883 in Carlo Collodi's "The Adventures of Pinocchio." Walt Disney produced the first feature version of the story with his 1940 feature toon.

No production date has been set.

Kick-Ass co-creator Mark Millar talked with IGN about a low-budget superhero thriller he's directing,

Mark Millar Talks Miracle Park
September 17th, 2010


Kick-Ass co-creator Mark Millar talked with IGN about a low-budget superhero thriller he's directing, Miracle Park, which he describes as "Trainspotting meets X-Men."

Millar gave away some of the film's plot:
Set in contemporary Scotland, this dark, unique superhero story focuses on a group of animal rights activists who break into a low-level research laboratory to find a mile-long underground base owned and facilitated by the US government...Miracle Park breaks all the taboos of superhero cinema and offers a completely new take on the genre...The movie is shot entirely on a hand-held camera, establishing a tone more consistent with Paranormal Activity or The Last Exorcism than a traditional superhero release.

The film plans to shoot though the end of October, and a teaser will be released in January.

Rabbit Hole is based on David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a couple who lose their child.

Lionsgate Finds Rabbit Hole
September 17th, 2010


Lionsgate has nabbed North American rights to the Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart-starring drama Rabbit Hole, which will launch in theaters in December in time to be included in the 2010 awards, according to Variety.

Rabbit Hole is based on David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a couple who lose their child. David Lindsay-Abaire adapted for the bigscreen.

"It's one of those films where all the intangibles came together," Lionsgate prexy of acquisitions and co-productions Jason Constantine said. "In December and January, we didn't have a film in that part of our release schedule, so it was really an opportunity for us to have a great film, and we are honored to be releasing it."

Rabbit Hole comes to theaters November 2010 and stars Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Sandra Oh, Jon Tenney, Giancarlo Esposito, Tammy Blanchard, Patricia Kalember. The film is directed by John Cameron Mitchell.

New images from the set of The Three Musketeers,

The Three Musketeers Set Photos Reveal Orlando Bloom as the Duke of Buckingham
September 17th, 2010

Just Jared has posted new images from the set of The Three Musketeers, which is currently filming in Wurzburg, Germany. Click on any of the new images below to access our full photo gallery from the movie, which feature cast members Orlando Bloom,Milla Jovovich and Christoph Waltz:









The Three Musketeers comes to theaters April 15th, 2011 and stars Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Orlando Bloom, Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans, Matthew Macfadyen, Mads Mikkelsen, Milla Jovovich. The film is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has closed a deal to portray Queen front man Freddie Mercury in an untitled biopic,

Sacha Baron Cohen Is Freddie Mercury!
September 17th, 2010


Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has closed a deal to portray Queen front man Freddie Mercury in an untitled biopic, according to Deadline New York.

The Queen screenwriter Peter Morgan penned the script for the upcoming movie, which will go into production in 2011. Graham King is producing via his GK Films banner, and he will also finance the project. Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal are also producing through their Tribeca Productions label.

The movie will follow Queen's formative years, which will lead up to the band's performance at Live Aid in 1985, considered by many to be among the greatest live rock performances of all time. The site reports that the rights package includes the band's songs. It was unclear at this time whether or not Sacha Baron Cohen would actually be singing, or if they will use Freddie Mercury's vocals. The site also reports that the movie won't cover the last days of Freddie Mercury's life, who died of AIDS in 1991. Here's what Graham King had to say about the project:

"Queen is one of the greatest rock bands of all time, and a music brand all unto itself. Freddie Mercury was an awe-inspiring performer, so with Sacha in the starring role coupled with Peter's screenplay and the support of Queen, we have the perfect combination to tell the real story behind their success."

This will mark the first time that Queen's surviving members have licensed their songs for use in a movie about the band. They also formed Queen Films, which will be a producing partner on the new movie.

We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further details on this untitled Queen movie as soon as we have more information.

Video game site Shogun Gamer received an intriguing video which looks to contain footage from a live-action Pokemon movie.

Pokemon Live-Action Trailer Leaked?
September 17th, 2010

Video game site Shogun Gamer received an intriguing video which looks to contain footage from a live-action Pokemon movie. You can take a look at the footage below, and you can also read the email that was sent along with the video:



Live-Action Pokemon Trailer:

"I've been lurking this site for a while and I wanted to see if you were interested in posting this video I captured tonight. Today after work, my friend and I were invited to view a "secret movie trailer screening." We were not told what it would be, but when I got there 30 other people and myself were shown a trailer for a Pokemon live action movie. It was super sketchy but I decided to record the last 30 seconds or so of the trailer which was about 3 min long. The clip is in a zip file and the password is "gottacatchemall." I can't give you much more detail then this. I wasn't supposed to film this, but holy shit it was awesome. I'll be in touch with you guys when I can talk more about it.

It wasn't clear where this "secret movie trailer screening" was held, or what company was responsible for putting this footage together. We'll be sure to keep you updated if the full three-minute trailer is leaked online or if we have more information about this live-action Pokemon movie. Pokemon is in development .

JoBlo have gotten a hold of concept art images from the anticipated new movie Voltron: Defender of the Universe, which is currently in development.

Voltron: Defender of the Universe Concept Art Images!
September 16th, 2010


JoBlo have gotten a hold of concept art images from the anticipated new movie Voltron: Defender of the Universe, which is currently in development. Click on these new images below of Voltron and Robeast tearing up New York City to view our gallery and you can also read about the new screenwriters hired for the movie below the images:






Click Here! to view the new images in high-definition.

JoBlo is also reporting that Atlas Entertainment is now taking over the project and they have hired the screenwriting team of Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer (Conan, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Doctor Strange) to write Voltron: Defender of the Universe. We had previously reported back in June that this movie was put on the shelf. With these new images and the hiring of screenwriters, it seems this movie is back on track.

We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further details on Voltron: Defender of the Universe as soon as we have more information.

Voltron: Defender of the Universe is in development .

Collider was able to speak with director Guillermo del Toro at the Toronto International Film Festival recently,

At the Mountains of Madness and Haunted Mansion Updates from Guillermo Del Toro
September 17th, 2010


Collider was able to speak with director Guillermo del Toro at the Toronto International Film Festival recently, where the director shed some light on his upcoming film projects At the Mountains of Madness and Haunted Mansion 3D, and a new video game deal that he has yet to announce. Here are the bullet points from the site's conversation below:

"del Toro told me he has a video game deal that's not yet announced. He revealed it's for 3 games to be made over 10 years with the goal of a new game every 3 years!

- Haunted Mansion 3D: he said it will be PG-13 and it will be a "dark ride". Says they turned in the storyline last week to Disney along with the first few key concept drawings. Matthew Robbins is writing and he'll start in about a month. Hopes to know if Disney will move forward on it in January. At that time he'll figure out if he will direct it or if it will be someone else.

- At the Mountains of Madness: del Toro gave me a scoop when he revealed Dennis Muren is designing the monsters! Muren told him "you've never seen monsters like this." If you don't who Dennis Muren is...look over his resume and you'll know when it's so cool that he's involved. He went on to say the film isn't greenlit yet, he'll be talking to some H.P. Lovecraft scholars to get their input on the script, hopes to make the movie without interference, explained how he got James Cameron involved, and says the film suffers from two big issues: it's a hard core R rated movie and it's a horror tentpole with a big budget."

You can to watch the site's full 14-minute video interview with Guillermo del Toro.

At the Mountains of Madness comes to theaters in 2013. The film is directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Haunted Mansion 3D comes to theaters in 2012. The film is directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Betsy Russell Talks Saw 3D and Chain Letter! A new franchise kicking off October 1st.

EXCLUSIVE: Betsy Russell Talks Saw 3D and Chain Letter!
September 17th, 2010



On October 29th, the seven-part horror anthology Saw comes to its rousing conclusion with the highly anticipated final chapter Saw 3D. Director Kevin Greutert is promising one of the craziest entries ever seen in this series, upping the ante tenfold with all new traps that will have even the toughest splatter junky cringing in his seat. It's going to be a gory mess, and a bloody good time that will have you covering your eyes for a good duration of the movie's runtime.

We recently caught up with series' star Betsy Russell, who has long-played Jigsaw's (Tobin Bell) empathetic wife Jill Tuck. The recently released trailer promises us her demise, but is it all a ruse? We recently caught up with the lovely Ms. Russell to find out just what fans can expect when Saw 3D hits theaters this Halloween, and if this is, in fact, the true end of an iconic legacy that has taken the horror world by storm.

If Jill Tuck is too meet her demise, Betsy Russell insures us that she'll return in a new franchise kicking off October 1st. In Chain Letter, Betsy plays a detective on the hunt for The Chain Man, a notorious and elusive killer who is sending his victims a series of foreboding email chain letters before murdering them.

Betsy Russell told us all about both Saw 3D and Chain Letter. Here is our conversation:

Saw 3D looks to have a funner tone than what we've seen in the last six installments.

Betsy Russell: I had fun filming it. (Laughs) I think it's going to be better than ever. It's going to be better than all of the other movies. There are a lot more traps. There are eleven of them. We definitely stepped it up a notch. I haven't seen it yet, but I am very excited too. The trailer that just came out made the film look incredible. It certainly looks like it's going to be a lot of fun.

There is a very revealing moment in the trailer that sees you quartered and hanging from chains. Does Saw 3D mark the end for Jill Tuck?

Betsy Russell: Shoot. I don't know what I can say about that. Ah, fooey. I better ask someone about the specifics of that scene. I better not say anything. Just to be safe, I better not answer that question.

The Saw films are usually very dark. They are often shot with a slimy green tint, or in a disinfected sepia tone. But this new trailer indicates that the final chapter is rather bright and poppy. It's colorful and alive in a way that the Saw films haven't ever been in the past. What do you feel director Kevin Greutert brought to this climax that we haven't really seen in a Saw movie before?

Betsy Russell: Well, Kevin Greutert did direct Saw VI, so he's not too new to the franchise. But they did want to shoot some outdoors stuff. They wanted to bring more people into the scenes. I think we've done that. It's definitely more colorful, and it's going to be more exciting. The 3D element is going to definitely be interesting. We actually shot this in 3D, which is the first time a horror film has been done that way. That was fun. Its history making. It was also a lot more time consuming. But I think the end result is going to make it all worthwhile.

The trailer sells the film as being interactive for the audience. Can you talk about bringing that aspect to the story? And what, exactly, the 3D is bringing to this particular installment that the other sequels didn't have?

Saw 3D comes to theaters October 29th

Betsy Russell: From what I've watched played back, I really, truly felt as though I was in the room with the victim. In those situations, I felt like I was there, in that scene. I felt like I was a part of it. That's what 3D is supposed to make you feel. Things will be coming out at the audience. We will be trapped inside the traps. Saw 3D is going to give fans the true experience. What's better than that? Being part of a Saw film?

With 3D, you can't cheat death on screen with the same old tricks that directors used to utilize, because audiences can see the depth in all movements. How did that change the way you guys shot a lot of the more gruesome carnage?

Betsy Russell: I didn't really pay attention to that stuff. I just listened to what the director would tell me. Occasionally, he'd show me a different way to do something and say, "This is going to look better for 3D." Usually, we'd play the scene the best that we could. Maybe it took a few more times, or it took a lot more time to set up. Sometimes these sequences would take hours to set up. But I didn't approach it any differently than I would have normally. As far as that is concerned, that is all I can say.

We've come to accept that every actor involved in this series is tight lipped about the plot up until the opening weekend has played out. So I'm not looking for story specifics. But can you tell us how important Jigsaw's overall legacy will be to this final chapter of the entire series?

Betsy Russell: Jigsaw has definitely played the most important role in all of the Saw films. Jigsaw is our leader. Having him be a part of the entire franchise has been beneficial to all of us. The fans love him. Tobin Bell is a great actor. He is a great human being. I love him as my husband in the movie, and as a character. I don't love what he has chosen to do, or they way he's chosen to carry out these things that he has been doing. Putting people in traps. As I have said before, his intentions are to make people appreciate what they have on this planet. Their life! When he feels they are taking advantage of it, he gives them a situation to do the wrong or the right thing, to take a chance in the moment and figure out, "What can I do to correct the things I've done in the past? How far would I go to make amends." I think this offers a great moment for all of us. It allows us to sit back and say, "What would we do in that situation?" It allows us to reflect a little bit and say, "Hey, what has my life been all about? Am I really appreciating everything I can appreciate in the moment." We have it pretty darn good. Most of us do, anyway. And even those who find their life to be terrible can find something to appreciate. For Jigsaw's character to be able to make us stop and think, and say, "Hey, you know, this is a crazy way to make me think, but at least I am trying to figure things out." For that, I think the character of Jigsaw is pretty incredible.

Every horror franchise reaches that moment where they say, "This is the last film!" But, throughout the history of the horror genre, we know that to definitely not be the case. I can't think of one final chapter that ever proved to be "the final chapter". What is the case here? What are the producers thinking? Is this the last we'll see of Jigsaw and the Saw films?

Betsy Russell: This is the last film. It is the last in this series. For sure. That is what I have been told.

You say, "The last in this series." Does that mean in this particular run of films, with this storyline? Is it possible that we'll see a Saw: New Beginnings somewhere down the road?

Betsy Russell: I am being told that this is the final Saw film. Period. The end. That's all I know, exactly.

But that doesn't affect you too much. You have Chain Letter coming out on October 1st, before Saw 3D even makes it into theaters. Is this going to be another big franchise for you?

Betsy Russell: I really hope so. I hope the audience connects with the film. I think its great. I saw it, and I was pleasantly surprised. I think that director Deon Taylor did an incredible job. All of the actors are fantastic. There are some great performances from all of these young actors. I think it does have a look like Saw, which is great. That is amazing. It's dark and gritty. The subject matter is something we can all relate to. Getting these chain letters, which used to happen quite often. I think the fans are going to love it. Nikki Reed fans are out there, for sure. I hope that it is the beginning of another series of films. I wouldn't be surprised if it is.

You play a police officer in that film, right?

Betsy Russell: Yes, I play a detective. There's not much that I can tell you. Truthfully, I only have a few scenes. I'm just someone who is there to investigate all of these murders. It's pretty straightforward. I know what my character is all about, but I don't think that will be interesting to anyone else. Yet! But hopefully, in the next one, there will be something much heavier for me and my character. I'll be in it a lot more. That is what I am hoping for, and that is what I've been told.

What can you tell horror fans about this new killer The Chain Man? Do you think he has the potential to become as iconic as Jigsaw has in the course of seven years?

Chain Letter comes to theaters October 1st

Betsy Russell: I don't know about that. I think that's a tough act to follow. But we can definitely learn more about him in the following films. I think his character could definitely be something that the audience will want to know more about.

The Chain Man's M.O. is that he is sending out these chain letters, and then killing those that don't send it on. Can you tell me a little bit more about how this plays out in the film? Is he sneaking in windows and catching people off guard? Or does it go a little deeper than that?

Betsy Russell: I haven't been briefed on this one, and I don't want to get in trouble. That film is opening in a couple of weeks, so I think people will get all of those answers pretty quickly. I was pleasantly surprised. I think it's a good movie.

Now, going back to Saw 3D, the big casting news was that Cary Elwes is finally returning to the series. I'm guessing you can't tell me anything about his appearance. If it's a flashback, if he's still alive. If he's been hobbling around for seven years without a foot...

Betsy Russell: I can't say anything about that. But he's back!

Did you get to work with him on any scenes?

Betsy Russell: I can't answer that, either. All I can tell you is that he is a very nice man. Yeah.

He's still really missing that foot from what I understand...

Betsy Russell: No comment. I am literally scared for my life here. I am sure they are looking over my shoulder, or listening to us right now. They will find out what I told you. You never know who could be listening in on this phone call, right?

With Saw VI, director Kevin Greutert really made it a statement about Health Care. Will there be a similar theme running through the undercurrent of this new and final installment?

Betsy Russell: I cannot answer that question, either! There is a lot going on in Saw 3D. Let's just leave it at that. What has already been told about it, is that this is about a group of survivors. That's really cool. It is FANTASTIC! That is all I am going to tell you about it. The whole movie is going to feel like an amusement park ride.

Saw 3D comes to theaters October 29th, 2010 and stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Gina Holden, Betsy Russell, Tanedra Howard, Johnny Yong Bosch, Shauna MacDonald, Franky G. The film is directed by Kevin Greutert.

Chain Letter comes to theaters October 1st, 2010 and stars Nikki Reed, Brad Dourif, Keith David, Betsy Russell, Ling Bai, Noah Segan, Clifton Powell, Brian Tee. The film is directed by Deon Taylor.

CBS Films has debuted the third poster for the upcoming action movie Faster, which is set for release on November 24.

Official Faster Poster!
September 16th, 2010

CBS Films has debuted the third poster for the upcoming action movie Faster, which is set for release on November 24. Click on the image below, featuring star Dwayne Johnson, to access our full poster gallery from the movie:

A stint in prison usually has one of two effects on a man - it either breaks him down or makes him stronger. For Driver (Dwayne Johnson), a 10-year sentence proved the latter. His strength was not just fueled by time, but also by a hunger to avenge the murder of his brother during the botched bank robbery that led to his own imprisonment. Untouchable on the 'inside,' he made plenty of enemies in prison - men who were counting the days until his release so they could exact their own revenge on the outside. Now, on the day of his release, he is hell-bent on reaping vengeance upon the four men responsible for his brother's murder. With a list of names and addresses in hand, he sprints out of the prison gates and is immediately on his mission.

Faster comes to theaters November 24th, 2010 and stars Carla Gugino, Dwayne Johnson, Maggie Grace, Moon Bloodgood, Billy Bob Thornton, Matt Gerald, Courtney Gains, Annie Corley. The film is directed by George Tillman Jr..

The actress is making her directorial debut with The Freebie,

EXCLUSIVE: Katie Aselton on The Freebie
September 16th, 2010



On Tuesday we debuted six exclusive photos from an upcoming independent movie entitled The Freebie, which is due in theaters on September 17. Later that night, I ended up speaking to the star and director of that new movie, Katie Aselton, who also stars in the FX comedy series The League. The actress is making her directorial debut with The Freebie, which she stars in alongside Dax Shepard, who was actually a last-minute replacement in the movie:

"Honestly, Dax came in at the 11th hour. I literally met him moments before we started shooting. He just came in and breathed such a beautiful... Ok, I'm not a corny person. This is what you need to know about me. Except, when I talk about Dax coming onto The Freebie, I get all weepy. It was as if the movie gods were like, 'Here is a little gift from us to you, because we think you should make a movie right now.' Dax was incredible. He just sensed that and was so genuine and sincere and sweet and authentic. He dropped every wall he had and every moment he had was just so honest and true. It was everything you could ever want, as an actor and a director working with him."


Aselton also stars in the movie as the wife of Shepard's character. When they realize how stale their love life has become, they decide to take a "freebie," one night of no-strings fun with whoever they choose. Aselton also told us that there was a different actor set to star in the movie, who she would not name. It seems that Shepard's late arrival wasn't just fortuitous because of his availability, but also because he fit that definitive style she was looking for:

"We had another actor in place and he really wasn't working out because the style is particular when you're improvising and acting. It's not like you're just improvising comedically, you're improvising emotionally, which is tricky. I certainly do not blame this actor for not being able to fill those shoes, but when it didn't work out with him, I thought I would wait until we were ready. The opportunity to have Dax come on board presented itself, which was exciting, but if it didn't work out, I really wasn't worried. I would wait until we were ready. It was very calm and very easy. My DP was incredible, my producers were incredible, my editor was incredible. I was not going to fall on my ass, because I knew that they wouldn't let me. I trusted each and every one of them to say, 'No, that sucks.' It's a great place to be."


Since Aselton is married to a prominent director, Mark Duplass, I asked her how The Freebie compares to one of his films:

"I think it's less funny. It's a little raw-er. Is that an adjective? Raw-er? (Laughs). It was more raw than his movies, and that's OK. It was a girl directing it and a girl writing it, so we're more raw-er than they are (Laughs).

Aselton also added that she was working on two more scripts now, which she couldn't spill any details on quite yet. She also addressed the irony in writing more, since she made The Freebie for simpler reasons:

"It's so crazy because I came up with that movie so I could have another acting job."

Katie Aselton's The Freebie opens in theaters on September 17.

The Freebie centers on Darren (Dax Shepard) and Annie (Katie Aselton), a young married couple with an enviable relationship built on love trust and communication. Darren and Annie still enjoy each other's company and laugh at each other's jokes, but, unfortunately, they can't remember the last time they had sex. When a dinner party conversation leads to an honest discussion about the state of their love life, and when a sexy bikini photo shoot leads to crossword puzzles instead of sex, they begin to flirt with a way to spice things up. The deal: one night of freedom, no strings attached, no questions asked. Could a freebie be the cure for their ailing sex life? And will they go through with it? With a keen eye and fresh take, Aselton's directorial debut shines with crisp storytelling and fine-tuned performances. The Freebie is an insightful and humorous look at love, sustaining relationships, and the awkwardness of monogamy when the haze of lust has faded.

The Freebie was released September 17th, 2010 and stars Katie Aselton, Leonora Gershman, Ken Kennedy, Joshua Leonard, Sean Nelson, Ross Partridge, Marguerite Phillips, Scott Pitts. The film is directed by Katie Aselton.