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Teased No More! Full Trailer Arrives For German Spy Comedy Jerry Cotton
28 December 2009 7:33 AM, PST
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The subject of a whopping eight features produced over a span of just four years in the mid-sixties, Germany's spoof on the stereotypical CIA agent, Jerry Cotton, is coming back. Perhaps emboldened by the success of the Get Smart and Oss 117 revivals Germany is getting back into the spy-comedy game in 2010 with their first Jerry Cotton film in forty years. We ran the first teaser for this a while back and now the full trailer has arrived. The slapstick element is very much in effect but balancing that out is some remarkably slick production value and tightly choreographed action. Very fun. Check the trailer below.
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Tooth Fairy International Movie Poster
23 December 2009 11:00 PM, PST
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Blumhouse Productions and Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation just released another international movie poster featuring The Rock for the upcoming comedy “Tooth Fairy” by director Michael Lembeck (The Santa Clause 2) and starring Dwayne Johnson (Planet 51, Get Smart), Ashley Judd (Crossing Over, Bug), Julie Andrews (Shrek the Third, Mary Poppins) and Billy Crystal.
Synopsis: Tess is a 6-years-old girl who is very dissapointed when Derek (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) tells her that the tooth fairy isn’t real. Derek is left to try and save the tooth fairy kingdom.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Tooth Fairy” starring Dwayne Johnson.
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Movie News Wrap Up: December 21, 2009
21 December 2009 3:47 PM, PST
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This week:
Avatar might be blue,but it sees green; Wild Hogs 2 runs out of gas; Bruce Willis sees Red in October; Steven Spielberg saddles up a War Horse and Segal joins a Neighborhood Watch.
Box Office
We all knew that it was going to happen – James Cameron’s Avatar snagged the top spot at the box office and banked a heavy $73 million. The gross is impressive considering that the weather in North America was terrible over the weekend. Factoring in foreign grosses the film has now scored over $232 million – if the legs are good, this could be Cameron’s second billion dollar grosser.
The Princess and the Frog had to settle for the runner-up spot. The film dipped just under 50% for a $12.5 million total. The total gross for the Disney film is now $44 million, with $100 million still an option.
America’s Sweetheart Sandra Bullock was in the third spot with The Blind Side.
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Holiday Gift Guide Countdown: #2 The Complete Get Smart
19 December 2009 11:32 AM, PST
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I wanted this so bad last year. The elevator packaging was one reason. But the main one was that whenever I've caught an episode on TV in the last few years it's made me laugh just as hard as it did when I was a kid watching its initial run. Airing from 1965-1970 Get Smart boasted a writing team that included Buck Henry, Mel Brooks and a young Woody Allen. As an antidote to the obnoxious machismo offered by James Bond and his ilk Max, the Chief and Agent 99 offered plenty of good humor and commentary on the the cold war and the human condition.
Besides all five seasons of the show you get hours and hours of extras done right.
The Collection includes:
• 25 DVDs in special collectors packaging
• 5 eight-page booklets with liner notes written by actor Dave Ketchum (Agent 13) and Alan Spencer, creator of the TV comedy series "Sledge Hammer!
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Saved by the Bell Might Finally Get the Big Screen Treatment
18 December 2009 3:22 PM, PST
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It's quite surprising that after turning older television shows like Charlie's Angels, Get Smart, The Addams Family into feature films, many of the sitcoms and series from the 90's have remained largely untouched by the property grabbing hands of Hollywood. That has the potential to change soon as Pajiba reports that a Saved by the Bell movie is in the works. And while there's certainly some interest in revisiting Bayside High School (especially from Jimmy Fallon), the film itself would more than likely have an all-new cast with the possibility of cameos from the original cast members. But does anyone want to see this show as a movie?
However, I'm not sure if an "all-new cast" means that it will simply have new actors playing Bayside High School's finest. If you're too young to remember the 90's series or just never cared enough to watch, the show aired between 1989 and
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Peter Segal to Direct Neighborhood Watch
18 December 2009 11:42 AM, PST
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Variety is reporting that director Peter Segal (Get Smart, 50 First Dates) is in talks to direct Neighborhood Watch for Twentieth Century Fox. The director was planning to film the sequel to Get Smart next, but the film has been postponed for the second in year in a row by Warner Bros. due to Carell’s interest in doing another film with Tina Fey or a spec script by Dan Fogelman. This now leaves Segal free to direct Neighborhood next, which will be written by Jared Stern (Bolt) and produced by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum). The film will tell the story of a newcomer to a community “who joins the neighborhood watch to only discover that there are supernatural elements afoot.” The project was originally going to be directed by David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) with Will Ferrell set to star, but the duo have since moved on.
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Hollywood Ink: It's Taylor Lautner vs. the Cartels in Cancun
18 December 2009 7:45 AM, PST
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· Amid talk that Taylor Lautner might follow his New Moon/Eclipse tandem with the franchise kick-starter Max Steel, Summit Entertainment and the star's manager/father have gone ahead and pinned him to the action-thriller Cancun. Lautner would star as a college student on spring break in the titular Mexican city, where it's all fun and games until a drug cartel kidnaps your love interest and friends. Shirtlessness ensues, etc. etc. This movie's still in development and it probably made $10 million in the time it took to write this bullet. [THR]
Warner Bros. treats Steve Carell to a $2 million holiday gift, Carell's Get Smart director tries to stay busy, and more Hollywood Ink after the jump.
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Segal to Helm Supernatural Comedy Neighborhood Watch
18 December 2009
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Variety reports that director Peter Segal ( Get Smart ) is in talks to helm Neighborhood Watch , a supernatural comedy scripted by Jared Stern ( Bolt ) and being produced by Shawn Levy for Twentieth Century Fox. (What their idea of "supernatural" entails however has yet to be determined.)
Originally set up as a starring vehicle for Will Ferrell, the film focuses on a newcomer to a community who joins the neighborhood watch and discovers supernatural elements are afoot. No word on production yet, but if we hear a bit more about the "supernatural" aspects of this story and they sound cool, we'll keep you posted.
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Get Smart Director Getting Scary for Neighborhood Watch
18 December 2009 1:12 AM, PST
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Neighborhood watches. We're thinking it's time to enlist for these bad boys. Look at all the fun "Dexter" had with his this season! And now it looks as if something supernatural may be afoot pertaining to these ever so interesting late night endeavors.
According to Variety Get Smart director Peter Segal is in talks with 20th Century Fox to direct Neighborhood Watch, the Jared Stern-scripted comedy that Shawn Levy is producing.
This supernatural comedy previously had David Dobkin attached to direct and Will Ferrell to star. That duo fell out last summer.
The film focuses on a newcomer to a community who joins the neighborhood watch and discovers supernatural elements are afoot. Look for more as it comes.
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Peter Segal Joins A "Neighborhood Watch"
18 December 2009 12:20 AM, PST
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Peter Segal ("Get Smart") is in negotiations to direct the comedy "Neighborhood Watch" for 20th Century Fox says Variety.
Jared Stern's script focuses on a newcomer to a community who joins the neighborhood watch and discovers supernatural elements are afoot. Previously David Dobkin was attached to direct and Will Ferrell to star but that pairing fell apart over the Summer.
Segal was developing the sequel to "Get Smart" until the film was delayed again by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Peter Segal Joins A "Neighborhood Watch"
18 December 2009 12:20 AM, PST
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Peter Segal ("Get Smart") is in negotiations to direct the comedy "Neighborhood Watch" for 20th Century Fox says Variety.
Jared Stern's script focuses on a newcomer to a community who joins the neighborhood watch and discovers supernatural elements are afoot. Previously David Dobkin was attached to direct and Will Ferrell to star but that pairing fell apart over the Summer.
Segal was developing the sequel to "Get Smart" until the film was delayed again by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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- Garth Franklin
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Peter Segal May Join Neighborhood Watch
17 December 2009 10:13 PM, PST
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Earlier this year, Fox suffered a blow to its plans to make weird comedy Neighborhood Watch when director David Dobkin and star Will Ferrell unexpectedly dropped out.Now, however, the studio might just have a back-up plan, at least for behind the camera, and it's thanks to the Get Smart sequel being shoved back by Warners.That means Peter Segal is likely abatable to take over the reins on Watch, which finds a city dweller moving to the suburbs and joining the local neighbourhood watch program, only to discover a massive and (minor spoiler) vaguely supernatural conspiracy.But even if Segal does agree to work on Jared Stern's script, Fox will still need to find a star. Hey, based on the look of The Tooth Fairy trailer, Dwayne Johnson will star in just about anything these days. Why not a reunion with his Get Smart director?
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Peter Segal Eyes Neighborhood Watch
17 December 2009 9:33 PM, PST
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Twentieth Century Fox is negotiating with Peter Segal to direct Neighborhood Watch, a comedy written by Jared Stern. According to Variety, Segal last directed Get Smart, and was developing the sequel, until the film was pushed again by Warner Bros.Neighborhood Watch focuses on a newcomer to a community who joins the neighborhood watch and discovers supernatural elements are afoot. No production date has been set.
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Review: 'The Mel Brooks Collection' on Blu-ray
14 December 2009 1:33 PM, PST
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I first encountered Mel Brooks’ work, without realizing it, when I began watching Get Smart, the wonderful spy satire he cocreated with Buck Henry (who just happened to be my father’s college roommate – small world and all that). It wasn’t until Blazing Saddles and being in high school before I could put a name to the madman who unleashed these wonderful works. From that point on, when I saw his name I was guaranteed to be there.
In time, I learned of Brooks’ career prior to Get Smart and understood the steps taken that led to the work that I adored. My respect for his determination as a writer, performer, and romancer only grew with time and understanding. There was no single style to his humor – it could be slapstick, word play, satire – and he blended it unlike anyone previously. Nothing was sacred and he continually pushed the
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- Robert Greenberger
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GreenCine Holiday Gift Guide! 2009
13 December 2009 4:09 PM, PST
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Greetings holiday Gremlins! The GreenCine team is at your service to show you the best/quirkiest gifts out there for you/your cinephile friends and family this season. We've included a smorgasbord of goodies: books, DVDs, comics, games, fantasy-dream-list items (see: D-Box seats), and much much more. If we're missing anything, we'd love to read your recommendations in the comments section below (even though our wish-and-gift-buying list is already dangerously long).
Part 1: Special Edition DVDs, Compilations, Companion Books
Part 2: Staff Favorite Books and DVDs 2009
Part 3: Games, Gadgets and Oddities
Of course, #1 on our list for non-GreenCine members is GreenCine Gift Certificates! Good for 2 to up to 12 months at the 3-DVDs out at a time plan. Treat your friends to our eclectic selection and welcome them to our film-loving family.
Part 1: DVD re-releases, Compilations, and Companion Books
With the rise in the popularity of Blu-Ray in 2009, even
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Malkovich and Hathaway are Apparently 'Spider-Man 4' Villain Frontrunners
8 December 2009 11:53 AM, PST
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I have stayed out of the Spider-Man 4 rumor game primarily because it seemed like people were rushing names to the forefront after a mere whiff hit their Inbox. However, Movieline's latest report just feels right to me as if there is actually something behind it, but that isn't to say I like what they're selling.
The latest buzz says John Malkovich will be playing Spider-Man's nemesis the Vulture with Anne Hathaway currently said to be the top choice for Felicia Hardy, a role that also saw rumored names such as Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams and Romola Garai.
Now, I apologize for my lack of knowledge when it comes to "Spider-Man" lore, but I will decipher the details as best I can.
Movieline says that while Felicia Hardy's alter-ego in the comics was the Black Cat, that isn't the goal of director Sam Raimi's new film. Instead Raimi's
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This Week on DVD: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Public Enemies, The Cove
8 December 2009 9:36 AM, PST
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Looks like we're in for a few packed weeks of DVD releases leading up to Christmas, so get your wallets out and prepare to start emptying them. The biggest release in stores today is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which is obviously an essential purchase if you are a fan. Outside of that, we've also got Michael Mann's Public Enemies, Julie & Julia and the Robin Williams dark comedy World's Greatest Dad, plus a few cool docs including the Oscar shortlisted The Cove, and Oscilloscope's Beautiful Losers. Also, you know you want these two beautiful box sets: Criterion's Ak 100: 25 Films by Akira Kurosawa and Lost: The Complete Fifth Season (Dharma Initiation Kit). Will you be picking up anything this week?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [1] (DVD, Blu-ray [2])
Public Enemies [3] (DVD, Blu-ray [4])
Julie & Julia [5] (DVD, Blu-ray [6])
World's Greatest Dad [7] (DVD, Blu-ray [8])
Home Movie [9]
Lion's Den [10]
The Skeptic [11]
Humble Pie [12]
Hooking Up [13]
Run!
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Rumour: Spider-Man 4 Villains
8 December 2009 7:59 AM, PST
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There has been a lot of speculation in recent months that Spider-Man 4 may feature The Lizard, Vulture, and Black Cat, as its villains. MovieLine is today claiming that they have an inside tip telling them that Vulture will be one of the film’s two villains, but The Lizard and Black Cat will not be appearing, although Felicia Hardy (who is Black Cat’s alter ego) will be in the film as a new villain named The Vulturess. They claim that this new villain/Felicia Hardy will be played by Anne Hathaway (Brokeback Mountain, Get Smart) and that John Malkovich (Dangerous Liaisons, Burn After Reading) will play Vulture.
Personally I have never been a big fan of the Vulture character and think that there are many better villains to choose from for the next movie, and furthermore I cannot believe this new rumor of Black Cat being turned into The Vulturess is true,
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New TV on DVD releases this week
7 December 2009 3:24 PM, PST
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Here are the new TV DVDs, in stores tomorrow.
There are several different versions of the season 5 set for Lost being released this week, from a regular set (actually called an "Expanded Edition") and a Blu-ray version of that set, plus a "Dharma Initiative Orientation Kit" set in both regular format and in Blu-ray. Those sets have the extras you see in the pic above (deleted scenes, bloopers, interviews, etc), plus...a videotape! That's one of the cooler extras you'll find in a DVD set, eh?
Friday - Complete Series
The Fugitive - Season 3, Vol. 2
Get Smart - Season 5
Highlander - Season 1 (Blu-ray)
The Jerry Lewis Show - The Jerry Lewis Show
The Judy Garland Show - Collection
Lost - Season 5
McLeod's Daughters - Pilot Movie
Perry Mason - Season 4, Vol. 2
Rescue Me - Season 5, Vol. 2
SpongeBob SquarePants - Season 6, Vol. 1
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Because A Clumsy Spy is Always Good For A Laugh, Germany's Jerry Cotton Returns!
26 November 2009 10:59 AM, PST
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What do you think? Could the recent success of the Get Smart remake in the Us and the Oss 117 revival in France have inspired other nations to look into their comedic pasts? Yes, I'd say that's a safe bet ...
Bumbling German spy Jerry Cotton - actually a German spoof on a supposedly American character - first appeared in 1965 and proved to be a huge hit, the character starring in a whopping eight features in just four years before being retired after 1969's Todesschüsse am Broadway. But all things old are new again and Cotton's coming back.
Brought back to life by the writing-directing duo of Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert Jerry Cotton hits German screens in 2010. You'll find the first teaser below.
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