Wanted and X-Files Hit DVD This Week
It’s a simple enough recipe. Throw some wicked Matrix-like special effects, lots of gunplay and Angelina Jolie into a film and make over $100 million. Oh, that is unless you call it Tomb Raider. Wanted is an adaptation of a hit comic by Mark Millar and J.G Jones. The movie stars the aforementioned Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. McAvoy is a put upon office geek who suddenly finds out he has superpowers allowing him to become a badass assassin. Jolie and Freeman are his guides into the world o

Wanted Blu-ray details
James McAvoy (”Atonement”) and Academy Award(R) winners Angelina Jolie (”Mr. and Mrs. Smith”) and Morgan Freeman (”Dark Knight”) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride “Wanted,” coming to DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on December 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, creator of “Day Watch” and “Night Watch,” two of the most successful films in the history of Russian cinema, b

This Week’s DVD Releases: I “Wanted” To Believe In “X-Files”
A lot of worthwhile DVDs out this week, so let’s get right into it. Wanted kicks off the batch after turning into a surprise hit in theaters. While a lot funnier than the Matrix wannabee the trailers made it out to be, don’t worry, James McAvoy still comes across as a convincing (if unconventional) action hero. That plus a naked Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman dropping f bombs are more than enough to make Wanted worth a rental. Same goes for Step Brothers, a real favorite of mine from the sum

Cool Stuff: Wanted Limited Edition Collector’s Set
Universal is releasing a Special Limited Edition Collectors Set for Wanted. The 2-disc Special Edition DVD, Blu-ray Hi-Def and collector’s sets are packed with over an hour of exciting bonus features, including: Extended Scene – Be the first to view this killer extended scene from Wanted. Cast and Characters – Go behind the scenes with Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann and Common as they discuss their roles in the film and their experiences>Cool Stuff is a daily feat

James McAvoy: Angelina Kicked My Ass
As you already know, Wanted was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday. As always, it comes with a lot of bonus features. Because I have a huge love for how Angelina Jolie gets into the physical stunt work in her movies, I particularly enjoyed this video clip. Behind the scenes of Angelina Jolie kicking James McAvoy’s ass: This clip discusses how they were searching for just the right person to play the lead role of Wesley. Image used with permission: Universal Pictures Tags: A

New to Home Video: 'Wanted,' 'Prince Caspian,' 'Step Brothers,' and 'X-Files'
This week is also unusual in that it bucks the recent trend of movies that have been out for only three months before they wind up on home video. One of these flicks is six months old, and another one is about five months old. That doesn't mean we're seeing a reversal in that disturbing have-it-now trend, just that the studios wanted bigger fourth quarter pushes for movies from their second quarter. Wanted I happen to agree with whatever blurbmeister is adorning the ads for this DVD when he said it

Wanted 2 + Wanted 3 = It’s Possible!!
The first film, based on Millar’s graphic novel, was directed by Timur Bekmambetov and stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common and Angelina Jolie. It has earned over $258.3 million worldwide. Mark Millar says he was approached right after the premiere by producer Mark Platt about his thoughts on continuing the story: “What I will be doing is providing them with a very small amount of stuff for a story, and that will be used as a basic story that they can b

Angelina Jolie’s “Wanted” Film Posters Banned
Posters advertising Angelina Jolie’s latest film “Wanted” have been banned in Britain for allegedly promoting violence. The images that accompany this summer’s action thriller show the Hollywood actress lying across the bonnet of a car, grasping a gun. The posters also show the film’s other star - Scottish actor James McAvoy - with a weapon in each [...]

Exclusive Contest: ‘Wanted’ Limited Edition Collector’s Blu-ray Set
In conjunction with the release of the action-packed film Wanted on DVD and Blu-ray this Tuesday, December 2, Universal has exclusively bestowed up Geeks of Doom copies of the Wanted Blu-ray Limited Edition Collector’s Gift Set to give away to our readers! In Wanted, James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie are part of The Fraternity, an order of Assassins whose motto is “Kill One, Save a Thousand”. In keeping with this principle [minus the killing and saving, that is], we’re going to select

Angelina not “WANTED” in Britain!
Britain’s media watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has banned two posters of Jolie promoting the film “Wanted” after upholding complaints that the images of the gun-toting actress glamorized the use of guns and violence. One poster showed the actress crouching and holding a gun pointing upward while the other showed her lying on her back across a car’s hood, brandishing guns. The ASA said it had received 17 complaints from people who thought the ads were irrespons

Angelina Jolie “Wanted” poster banned in UK
Britain’ s media watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upholding 17 public complaints that the images of the gun-toting actress glamorized the use of guns and violence, which is not suitable to be seen by children. The image shows Jolie crunching and holding a gun and point upward and the other poster shows Jolie lying on her back across a car’s hood, brandishing guns. The increasing public concern in Britain about gun crime of teenage, therefore ASA considered the poster glorif

“Wanted” movie posters banned in UK!
Two movie posters for Angelina Jolie’s latest action film “Wanted” have been banned by the U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) because the sexy, weapon-baring promotional images glamorize the use of guns and violence and are unsuitable for children. According to reports, 17 complaints from the public were filed against the posters, one of which has Angelina Jolie draped over the hood of a car brandishing guns. In another poster, costar James McAvoy is pointing two pistols di

Angelina Jolie - Jolie And Mcavoy Rapped For Glamorising Violence
Wanted stars Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy have been slammed by advertising regulators for glamorising violence and gun crime.The Advertising Standards Authority ...

James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie & Morgan Freeman Star In 'Wanted,' On DVD Dec. 2
James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride Wanted, coming to DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on December 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, creator of Day Watch and Night Watch, two of the most successful films in the history of Russian cinema, brings his incomparable imagination and innovative cinematic style to bear on

Natalie Portman Trumps James Franco In Ivy League / Hollywood Praise-Off [Class In Session]
What does an Ivy League education get the average young Hollywood star these days? If Variety's recent collection of peer-on-peer salutations — featuring Natalie Portman and James Franco among many others — is any indication, it pretty much depends on the school. Harvard alum Portman followed up a few inconsistent efforts from Colin Farrell, James McAvoy and Scarlett Johansson ("I was clinging to the edge of my seat waiting for her to explode," she wrote of I've Loved You So Long actress

Angelina Jolie's "Wanted" ads not wanted in UK
Two movies posters for action flick "Wanted" starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy have been banned by the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority for glamorizing the use of guns and violence and are considered unsuitable for children, media reported Thursday. A total of 18 people complained about the posters for the film, which were released in the UK in June. One ad featured Jolie lying on her back across the bonnet of a car, holding a gun next to the text: "We drove through the night at breathtaking

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Pop Top movies: Jolie a sniper in average 'Wanted'
Angelina Jolie puts motherhood on hold to take up a sniper rifle in "Wanted," an all-style, no-substance exercise in which she plays a hired assassin training an ordinary office worker (James McAvoy) to be a killer. While the performances are good, the action is too fanciful and overwrought to be taken seriously or create a sense of danger. The DVD comes packed with extras about how the graphic novel was turned into a movie and on the film's special effects. -Vince HoriuchiAdvertisementReturn to Top 

James Mcavoy - Mcavoy Tips Hathaway For Rachel Getting Married Oscar
James McAvoy has named Anne Hathaway as his pick to win this year's best actress Oscar for her role in Rachel Getting Married.Writing as part of Variety's ...

New DVD Releases: Wanted, Prince Caspian, and More
This summer's surprise blockbuster Wanted, starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy, headlines this week's robust crop of new DVD releases. Also debuting on DVD today: Disney's fantasy epic The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, based on the second chapter of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed book series; the Will Ferrell/John C. Reilly buddy comedy Step Brothers; Ice Cube's inspirational sports movie The Longshots; and the summer sci-fi flop The X-Files: I Want to Believe. Next Showing: Link | Posted

Who is more violent? Angelina Jolie or Keeley Hazell?
Reportedly, The British Advertising Standards Authority has put a ban on the billboard ads for the Angelina Jolie’s latest film “Wanted”. C’mon authorities! How can you ban the posters of the girl with the most-beautiful lips and even more-gorgeous hips in the world? The ban was imposed to control the gun violence culture. The posters feature the Hollywood sensation Angelina Jolie along with co-star James McAvoy, wielding guns in a comic book style. Dear people in the Authority! If you have to ban

Jolie and McAvoy rapped for 'glamorising' violence
Wanted stars Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy have been slammed by advertising regulators for glamorising violence and gun crime.

Jolie and McAvoy rapped for 'glamorising' violence
Wanted stars Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy have been slammed by advertising regulators for glamorising violence and gun crime.

Jolie and McAvoy rapped for 'glamorising' violence
Wanted stars Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy have been slammed by advertising regulators for glamorising violence and gun crime.

Natalie Portman Trumps James Franco In Ivy League / Hollywood Praise-Off [Class In Session]
What does an Ivy League education get the average young Hollywood star these days? If Variety’s recent collection of peer-on-peer salutations — featuring Natalie Portman and James Franco among many others — is any indication, it pretty much depends on the school. Harvard alum Portman followed up a few inconsistent efforts from Colin Farrell, James McAvoy and Scarlett Johansson (”I was clinging to the edge of my seat waiting for her to explode,” she wrote of I’ve Loved Yo