It’s been reported that talented but troubled pop diva WHITNEY HOUSTON has died of undisclosed causes at the age of 48.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1963, the cousin of singer DIONNE WARWICK and the daughter of a gospel singer, HOUSTON grew up singing in a church choir and landed professional management by the time she turned 15. Trained as a gospel singer, some of HOUSTON’S best-known hits include HOW WILL I KNOW, GREATEST LOVE OF ALL and I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU from the 1992 movie THE BODYGUARD, in which she also starred.
Since her career kicked off in 1985 with her self-titled debut album, HOUSTON has sold more than 170 million records, singles and videos around the world and is one of music’s most decorated female artists, with more than 400 awards. Recent years, however, saw her life plagued with drug problems, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage and divorce from singer BOBBY BROWN.
Now playing nationwide, The Vow features Channing Tatum as a romantic guy whose wife (Rachel McAdams) has suffered memory loss after a car accident. With two likeable leads and Chicago as its backdrop, the feature also is blessed with an Emmy winning filmmaker (Grey Gardens director Michael Sucsy) behind the camera.
During our interview with Sucsy for The Vow, the director, who described Channing Tatum as a “white knight” in real life, elaborated on why the actor was a perfect choice for the project (click on the media bar to hear Sucsy):
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The Vow co-stars Jessica Lange, who worked with Sucsy on Grey Gardens.
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Trekkers have waited a bit too long for J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek sequel (Star Trek came out in 2009 for Pete’s sake!!), but at least 2013 offers huge promise. The sequel comes out May 17th, but prior to its release gamers can check out the Star Trek video game, a title that hits stores during the first quarter of 2013. Namco Bandai Games Inc. will co-publish and distribute the co-op title, which allows gamers to play as both Kirk and Spock.
The video game, written by God of War scribe Marianne Krawczyk in collaboration with Star Trek writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, is being developed by Digital Extremes, the Ontario based company responsible for Bioshock 2, Unreal Tournament, and The Darkness II.
“Star Trek continues to be one of the most beloved entertainment properties around the world, and Namco Bandai Games America is extremely excited to be teaming up with Paramount Pictures to create the definitive Star Trek interactive experience,” says Namco Bandai Games America Marketing VP Carlson Choi.
I’m definitely on board to play this title, and although I’m not a Trekker by any stretch, there are moments of the Star Trek universe that still resonate: (”The City on The Edge of Forever” episode from the original series is still a stunner, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, sappy in all the right places, is my favorite whale film). I’m sure the video game won’t have the wistful tinge of the aforementioned stories, but shooting aliens with phasers not set to stun should hold a special place in my cold, Vulcan heart.
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Arriving in theaters today, JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND is a follow-up to the popular 2008 family adventure JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH. Directed by BRAD PEYTON and (very) loosely based on a novel by JULES VERNE, the cast includes DWAYNE JOHNSON, JOSH HUTCHERSON, LUIS GUZMAN, VANESSA HUDGENS, MICHAEL CAINE and KRISTIN DAVIS. A story of adventure rife with fantastical prehistoric-type creatures, the film was largely shot on location in Hawaii and required the cast to work extensivly with ”green screen” effects. During our recent interview, HUTCHERSON admitted it was quite a challenge. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
Writer, director and superhero enthusiast KEVIN SMITH brings his vast knowledge of comic books and memorabilia into play with the new AMC reality series COMIC BOOK MEN. Centered on SMITH’S own New Jersey comic book store, JAY AND SILENT BOB’S SECRET STASH, the show revolves around the handfull of quirky, off-beat guys who work at the shop and make comic books and graphic novels their passion.
Opening in theaters later this month, THIS MEANS WAR is a pretty standard issue romantic comedy centered on two best pal CIA agents who both fall for the same girl. Naturally, given their government positions, sabotage and subterfuge take the place of candy and flowers in the search for true romance. Directed by McG from a screenplay by TIMOTHY DOWLING and SIMON KINBERG, the principal cast consists of REESE WITHERSPOON, CHRIS PINE and TOM HARDY, with support from CHELSEA HANDLER, LAURA VANDERVORT, ABIGAIL SPENCER, ANGELA BASSETT and DAVE KOECHNER. Sitting down for a studio generated interview, PINE describes his character as being a little bit like James Bond…but with a twist.(CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
Opening in theaters today, STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D is creator GEORGE LUCAS’ first in the series of prequels written to supplement the original franchise. A remastered reboot that imbues the film with the absolute best state-of-the-art 3D technology in an effort to cash-in on the current 3D craze, it is arguably the most polarizing of the prequel trilogy and introduces fans the work of young JAKE LLOYD as wee Anakin Skywalker as well as the creation of JAR-JAR BINKS. A few years ago, we visited Skywalker Ranch in Northern California to interview LUCAS and he talked about how his prequels had to wait for technology to catch up before getting to the screen. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
The critically acclaimed feature My Week With Marilyn, which netted Oscar nominations for Michelle Williams (as Marilyn Monroe) and Kenneth Branagh (Supporting Actor nod as Sir Laurence Olivier), heads to Blu-ray and DVD March 13th. The story is based on Colin Clark’s (Eddie Redmayne) memoir of his relationship with Monroe during the production of The Prince and the Showgirl.
Special features on the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD include audio commentary from the film’s director (Simon Curtis) and the featurette “The Untold Story of an American Icon.”
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Adapted from the best-selling novel by JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER by Academy Award-winner ERIC ROTH, EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE centers on a precocious 11-year-old New York City boy on a quest to come to terms with the death of his father in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of 9/11/01. Directed by three-time Oscar-nominee ROGER DALDRY, the cast includes Oscar-winners TOM HANKS and SANDRA BULLOCK along with MAX VON SYDOW, VIOLA DAVIS, JOHN GOODMAN, JEFFREY WRIGHT, ZOE CALDWELL and newcomer THOMAS HORN.
Currently in theaters, ONE FOR THE MONEY is the big-screen adaptation of mystery writer JANET EVANOVICH’S best-selling novel featuring bail bondsman/sleuth Stephanie Plum. Directed by JULIE ANNE ROBINSON, the film stars KATHERINE HEIGL, JASON O’MARA, DANIEL SUNJATA, JOHN LEGUIZANO, SHERRI SHEPHARD, DEBBIE REYNOLDS and DEBRA MONK. A long-time fan of EVANOVICH’S mystery novels, HEIGL made it a point as one of the producers of the film to stay true to the source material. At the recent press event to promote the movie, she talked about her behind-the-scenes efforts. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)
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