Whether you’re a fan of the puglisitic arts or not, everybody knows who Muhammed Ali is. A rock star of the boxing ring, the only thing quicker than his fists was his tongue, but things didn’t always play out for the legendary boxer as planned. One such incident was wherein Ali refused to be drafted into the US military during the time of the …

Well, the British sure do love their female politicians and royalty. Meryl Streep has been receiving accolads for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the Iron Lady, which disappointingly was not an Iron Man spin-off film, and now it seems that the late and beloved Princess Diana will be getting the big screen treatment next.

Back when it came out so many years, Wet hot American Summer was a flop at the box office. That doesn’t mean that the film wasn’t any good, but it the adventures of Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Amy Poehler, David Hyde Pierce and Janeane Garofalo set inside a sumemr camp experience achieved cult status once it hit DVD shelves. …

Just  yesterday we showed you the poster to Steve Carrel and Keira Knightly’s oddball “end of the world”, romantic drama. Well now just a single day later, and the trailer has been released. And to be quite frank, I can’t remember when last the apocalyptic end of mankind looked this charming.

As most of you know, Mel Gibson has not exactly been having a good last few years. The award winning actor/director used to be the blue-eyed favourite son of  Hollywood, but one domestic violence charge and recorded antisemitic conversation with his Russian girlfriend later, and he had been transformed from power player to pariah. Because of his rage-induced slurrings, he …

He’s conquered the ancient world of myths and legends in Immortals and donned the familiar, underwear-less tights of a certain man of steel, but it seems that British actor Henry Cavill will be attempting something less epic in his next film, The Great Wall.

After a few dud weeks of new releases, today is a bumper day for South African movie fans. Four high profile films open locally (2 of them 2012 Oscar nominees). Bring on the pedigree. Bring on the quality. Hugo: Shot specifically for 3D, and screening in both 2D and 3D, is this family fantasy adventure… from director Martin (Taxi Driver, …

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We grew up watching the brilliant actor flex his skills as an intelligent, albeit awkward alien teenager in Third Rock from the Sun, before he disappeared for a while, popping up as one badass Cobra Commander and then winning acclaim for his role in Christopher Nolans Inception. Now, the popular actor is going to stretch his creative wings even further, …

First we heard that Harrison Ford was returning to the role of Deckard, and the internet erupted in choruses of glee. But then the very next day a producer came out to say that in fact Ford had nothing to do with the sequel. This was the emotional equivalent of biting into a juicy apple, enjoying the delicious flavours. Then …

One of the hardest working and most versatile actresses in Hollywood, Natalie Portman is once again getting ready to star in a few new films this year. While talks between her and the Wachowski brothers are still ongoing, for their sci-fi project Jupiter Ascending, the actress will also be getting ready to star in two films directed by Terrence Malick.

Peter Jackson has been working on the two-parter epic, The Hobbit for over a year now, and much like its source material, its turning out to be a film that is truly massive. Scottish comedian and rather brilliant actor Billy Connelly is the latest addition to the cast, as the Big Yin will be showing up as the dwarvish warrior …