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Ice Cube Joins 21 Jump Street Cast

Ice Cube Joins 21 Jump Street Cast

Ice CubeIce Cube is going to be one of the characters in the big screen adaptation of the television series 21 Jump Street. Although it is still uncertain who he will be playing. The silm set to be directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, will star Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as a pair of undercover police officers operating as high school students. It has been reported that Ice Cube will be that of Captain Dickson, the police officer in charge of the operation. This film is scheduled to be released March 16th, 2012. T is an action packed comedy with crime attached.

The adaptation of 21 Jump Street, the popular 80’s show starring Johnny Depp. In the series, which ran from 1987 to 1990 on Fox, Depp’s officers Tom Hanson was assigned to an elite squad of young undercover cops to infiltrate high schools and fight crime. The director of this film believes it will go over well in theaters and be one of the better films of the year. It is unknown what other casting characters will be in the film. This is a film that is going to be phenomenal simply due to the fact that so many people watched the series while it was airing on television. It was a good show and now it will take its place on the big screen for all to see.

Ice Cube is excited about playing the role and is not sure yet if playing the police officer in charge of the operation is definite or not. But he will be in the film. If you have comments about this film or this post we would love to hear from you. Simply comment here or make your opinions in one of our many different forums also found on this web site.

Cameron Diaz Joins Cast Of Gambit

Cameron Diaz Joins Cast Of Gambit

Cameron DiazThere have been reports that Cameron Diaz has joined the cast of Gambit, the remake of the 1966 crime caper. The new version is set to arrive from director Michael Hoffman and with a script from Joel and Ethan Coen. Slated to star Colin Firth as a English cat burglar. Gambit focuses on a heist that targets a billionaire’s priceless statue.

Cameron Diaz is going to play a woman that Firth’s character hires to help him in the con game. In the original, the role was that of a Eurasian danver, but the new version of the character is a Texas steer roper. As of right now the release date is to be announced. It is a comedy crime style film.

In the redo, Firth would play a cat burglar as stated above who attempts to rob a billionaire. He enlists the help of a waitress who looks exactly like the victims dead wife. The burglar’s usual precision is clouded by his relationship with his accomplice. The previous version is not the same as the remake. There are portions that change and are totally different. This is going to be an awesome movie full of action and comedy. IF you like crime films this is a film for you!

Sam Rockwell Joins Cogan’s Trade

Sam Rockwell Joins Cogan’s Trade

Sam RockwellReports tell us that that Sam Rockwell is joining Brad Pitt in the comedic crime story Cogan’s Trade. The film focuses on a hit man’s point person. Cogan who becomes involved in investigating a heist against the mob. Sam Rockwell and Brad Pitt previously starred together in the Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Their co star in that film. Casey Affleck, has also been rumored to be joining Cogan’s Trade.

Cogan’s Trade has a release date to be announced. The screenwriter is Andrew Dominick. It is a comedy and crime film and one that Sam Rockwell is looking forward to doing. He works well with Brad Pitt and in a recent interview he stated that the two of them are like night and day but just click when it comes to their acting abilities. It is like they both know what the other is thinking while on the set.

The comedic crime story is said to focus on a hit man’s point person as stated above. Though Pitt is named for the lead, it is suggested that the supporting cast will be rounded by some very high profile names in the movie industry. Yes, there will be some big well known names involved in this movie as well. They are casting and it wouldn’t be surprising to see some more top names along with Sam Rockwell and Brad Pitt. The film is going to be phenomenal and those individuals who like these actors will know that it will go over well in theaters. In fact, they are already anticipating going to the theater when it is actually released in theaters. If you like comedy and crime films then this is definitely going to be a film you just have to go to theaters and see!

DMX To Appear In Court

DMX To Appear In Court

DMX To Appear In CourtAccording to sources the rapper DMX is to appear in court and is also denying the violated his probation. He appeared in a Phoenix courtroom Wednesday morning and denied he used cocaine and Oxycotin.

Courts documents allege the 39 year old performer failed to submit to drug testing, and drove on a suspended license. He was arrested last Thursday and was being held without bond in the country jail. The country court commissioner has set DMX’s next court date for December of 2010. DMX’s attorney said he had been working with his client and probation officials, and expected the overall arrest. It wasn’t a surprise to anyone. That this was bound to happen. Some celebrities feel as though they can get away with anything. DMX’s attorney is doing all that he can to assist the rapper however there are points when the rapper won’t accept his help either. The attorney is working with him.

DMX was placed on probation last year after convictions for attempted aggravated assault for throwing a food tray at a jail guard, and then theft for trying to use a fake name to acoid paying a seven thousand hospital bill. As a matter of fact, the saying is true for everyone. If you do the crime you are going to do the time, it shouldn’t matter who you are. Celebrity or not. Everyone should be treated equal in that aspect of the law. No one is above the law, and this is something DMX is going to have to figure out in the long run.

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Meskada

Meskada

MeskadaThe Meskada movie will be released in December of 2010. It is being released by Red Flag Releasing. It is starring Nick Stahl and an outstanding cast of members. It is a crime and drama style film. Meskada is rated R for language and some violence.

Meskada follows a small town detective as he struggles to solve the brutal murder of a boy in the peaceful affluent town of Hillard. The killers left behind no clues at the crime scene, with the exception of a scrap of paper leading them back to his hometown of Caswell. Here, Cordin and country detectives consult with cordin’s old friends, all of whom are suffering from the economic trouble that have plunged Caswell into near destitution.

As their search fails to turn up a suspect, feverish tensions rise between towns of Hillard and Caswell, until the film reaches its shocking climax. Meskada captures a snapshot of quintessential American small town life. The story calls to mind our nation’s history, the brutal clashes over land and territory. Meskada portrays a vivid picture of the rift between characters in two towns, people bound by loyalty, family, and a battle born of circumstances beyond their control.

Meskada Movie

Meskada Info:

Release Date: December 3, 2010
Genre: Crime, Drama
Starring: Nick Stahl, Kellan Lutz, Rachel Nichols, Jonathan Tucker, Laura Benanti, Grace Gummer, James McCaffrey, Norman Reedus, Michael Cerveris
Director: Josh Sternfeld
Writer: Josh Sternfeld
Running Time: 1 hr. 29 min.
MPAA Rating: R for language, some violence and a scene of sexuality.
Distributors: Red Flag Releasing
Official Website: Meskada.com
Photos: Not Available
Review: Not Available
Trailers: Not Available

Red Hill

Red Hill

Wild Target

Wild Target

Stone

Stone

StoneThe Stone movie will be released in October of 2010. It is being released by Overture Films. It is starring Robert De Niro and an outstanding cast of members. It is a drama and thriller style movie. It is rated R for strong violence and language.

The Stone movie is about a correctional officer and a scheming inmate whose lives become dangerously close. This is a thought provoking drama directed by John Curran. As a parole officer counts the days toward his retirement, he is asked to review the case of someone in prison for covering up the murder of his grandparents with a fire. Now, eligible for release, he needs to convince people he is reformed, but his attempt to influence the older man’s decision have unexpected effects on them both.

A journey of two men with dark impulses, as the line between law man and lawbreaker becomes very thin. Set against the quiet desperation of a ravaged community and the brutality of a maximum security prison, this tale of passion, betrayal and corruption examines the fractured lives of two men breaking from their troubled past to face uncertain futures.

Stone movie

Stone Info:

Release Date: October 8, 2010
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, Frances Conroy
Director: John Curran
Writer: Angus MacLachlan
Running Time: Not Available
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexuality and violence, and pervasive language.
Distributors: Relativity Media Distribution Group
Official Website: StoneMovie.com
Photos:
Review: Not Available
Trailers:

The Town Takes First Place In Box Offices

The Town Takes First Place In Box Offices

The Town movie takes first place in box offices over the weekend. The new Ben Affleck directed crime drama by Warner Bros. topped the weekend box office with an amazing number. It brought in at least thirty seven million dollars over the past weekend.

It was released on September 17th and did very well. It was starring Ben Affleck and an awesome cast of members. The crime and drama style movie was a hit in theaters. It is rated R for strong violence and movie goers were intrigued by this movie. On the rating scale it brought in seven out of ten on the scales. This is a movie about an unrepentant criminal. And the leader of a group of ruthless bank robbers who pride themselves in stealing what they want and getting out clean.

With no real attachments, they never have to fear losing anyone close to them. But that all changed on the gang’s latest job, when they briefly took a hostage bank manager. Though they let her go unharmed she is nervously aware that the robbers know her name and where she lives. But she lets her guard down when she meets an unassuming and rather charming man who is the same man that days earlier took her as a hostage. And yet, the instant attraction between them gradually turns into a passionate romance that threatens to take them both down a dangerous and deadly path.

There is a trailer for the movie hit The Town, and you have the ability to view different portions of the movie in the form of video clips. This will allow you to view the movie and you can decide if you want to go to theaters and see it or not. This movie topped the number one spot in box offices and producers are wondering how long it will be at number one.

Enter The Void

Enter The Void

The Enter The Void movie will be released in September of 2010. It is being released by IFC films. It is a drama and thriller type movie. It is starring Nathaniel Brown and an awesome cast of members. The director is hoping it goes over well in theaters.

It is loosely inspired by the book Tibetan Book Of The Dead. Enter the Void centers on Oscar and his sister Linda, recent arrivals in Tokyo. Oscar is a small time drug dealer, and Linda works as a night club stripper. However Oscar gets caught up in a police but and shot, but true to a promise he made to Linda as a child, that he would never leave her. He literally refuses to abandon the world of the living. And as he lies dying his spirit wanders through the streets his vision growing dim even like a nightmare. Past the present, and future combined in a hallucination.


Release Date: September 24, 2010
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Starring: Nathaniel Brown, Cyril Roy, Paz De La Huerta, Jesse Kuhn, Emily Alyn Lind
Director: Gaspar Noe
Writer: Gaspar Noe
Running Time: 2 hr. 42 min.
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Distributors: IFC Films
Official Website: Not Available
Photos: Enter the Void Pictures
Review: Not Available
Trailers: Enter the Void Trailer