MediaDailyNews: Secure Reality: TLC Shoots 'Mall Cops'
TLC is hoping truth proves to be at least as popular as fiction. Inspired by a blockbuster film earlier this year, the network has begun producing a Reality series chronicling the security force at the country's largest mall. The small-screen version comes after this year's Columbia Pictures' "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," starring Kevin James as a security agent at a New Jersey mall, grossed more than $180 million at the Box Office globally on a $26 million budget. Titled "Mall Cops: Mall of America,"...

TLC Picks Up 'Mall Cops: Mall of America'
Ever have the sensation that you'd like to go to the mall but just don't feel like getting up off that cozy couch? TLC is making that possible with the announcement of their new series, 'Mall Cops: Mall of America,' Variety is reporting. The show stems from a one-hour special of the same name that aired on Oct. 15, garnering 1.2 million viewers. The series promises to look at the men and women who work security at the Mall of America based in Bloomington, Minn., the largest mall in North...

Carr to drive 'Short Circuit' remake
Dimension Films has signed Steve Carr to direct "Short Circuit," the remake of the 1986 sci-fi pic. Carr is coming off the Kevin James hit "Paul Blart: Mall Cop." Scripted by Dan Milano ("Robot Chicken"), the remake is a Robot reboot that brings the iconic Johnny 5 into the 21st century. Built by the Military to be a highly sophisticated weapon, Johnny 5 develops a conscience and personality after being hit by lightning. He befriends a lonely boy and his fractured family. David Foster and Ryan...

'Short Circuit' Remake Taps 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' Director Steve Carr To Keep Johnny Five Alive
The Hollywood reboot machine continues its full-fledged steamrolling over my fondest childhood memories, this time in the form of a "Short Circuit" remake . Variety reports that the film

Erick Avari talks Stargate
Indian-born actor Erick Avari has been acting for 30 years. From films, on and off-Broadway shows, TV, regional theaters to opera, Avari has developed a successful and varied career. He has appeared in movies such as The Mummy with Brendan Fraser, Mr. Deeds with Adam Sandler, Independence Day with Will Smith, Paul Blart: Mall Cop with Kevin James; acted with Shakespeare and Company in Stockbridge, MA, been in many TV shows such as the soap Days of Our Lives, Heroes, Burn Notice, JAG,  Law...

-Short Circuit' Remake Will Be Directed By Steve Carr: PHOTO
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Massawyrm fires up the chamber and prepares to put these OLD DOGS down
--> Hola all. Massawyrm here. When you walk into a movie advertised as “From the makers of WILD HOGS,” you pretty much know where you have to set the bar. This isn't a film made for us; it is a film made for the PAUL BLART Mall Cop crowd. In the algebra of the film world it is absolutely the very lowest common denominator. I fully support the making of films that appeal to different audiences, but this? This is a new low. You see, I've seen WILD HOGS, and I can say without a doubt that...

Life imitates Blart: PHOTO
Think “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” as a TV series.

'Mall Cop' still tops at box office
Holdover comedy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” repeated at No. 1 at the weekend box office in a narrow upset over new entry “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” The news would have been good either way for Sony, which distributes both. “Mall Cop,” toplining Kevin James, continued to overperform in its second sesh, declining 32% to an estimated $21.5 million from 3,144 theaters. Cume is $64.8 million in its first 10 days, according to Rentrak. “Rise of the Lycans” opened

PAUL BLART Director Steve Carr Creates a SHORT CIRCUIT: PHOTO
While I’m nostalgic for the “Short Circuit” movies, that nostalgia doesn’t extend to getting bent out of shape over a remake of “Short Circuit” nor can my outrage be summoned by the news that “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” helmer Steve Carr will direct the film.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop: VIDEO
Paul Blart is a film that is boring from beginning to end. Paul Blart: Mall Cop is a comedy film directed by Steve Carr and starring Kevin James. The film centers around the life of Paul Blart (James) and his guarding of an American mall. Paul constantly fails his police exams and suffers from Hypoglycemia (needs sugar to stay awake). One day a new woman moves into the mall and he takes a liking to her. He is despised by everyone else in the mall and everyone just writes him off after they meet...

Keir O'Donnell
Thesp Keir O'Donnell ("Wedding Crashers") has joined the cast to the ABC drama "FlashForward." He joins an ensemble that already includes Joseph Fiennes, John Cho and Sonya Walger. The thesp was most recently seen in "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and has just been added to the cast of "The Runaways," starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.

-Paul Blart' director comes on for -Short Circuit' remake
Paul Blart: Mall Cop director Steve Carr will direct the new remake of 1986’s Short Circuit , Variety reports . The remake written by Dan Milano ( Robot Chicken ) brings Johnny 5 up to date. A Military built Robot, Johnny 5 is hit by lightning and develops his own personality and then he meets a lonely boy and his family.   Previous Post Jerry Bruckheimer sees a new civil war Next Post TNT greenlights George Clooney's 'Delta Blues' Add your comment Page: No comments yet....

'Mall Cop' Director Steve Carr to Helm 'Short Circuit' Remake
Subject: Stories about 'Mall Cop' Director Steve Carr to Helm 'Short Circuit' Remake, From: News in Film, Insider Movies Blog, Filmstalker, MTV Movies Blog, Summary: 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop' director Steve Carr has signed on to helm a remake of the 1986 sci-fi comedy classic 'Short Circuit.' Variety reports that writer Dan Milano ('Robot Chicken') has also been enlisted by Dimension Films to modernize the film,

Get named in the credits for Paranormal Activity: PHOTO
When you look back on the year that was 2009 there are some movies that you knew would make a ton of money ( Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Up ), others that exceeded expectations ( The Hangover, Zombieland, Paul Blart: Mall Cop ) and those that just came from nowhere and in that last category is Supernatural horror, Paranormal Activity . It’s not out in the UK until the end of the month, but stateside has been a sensation, the low-budget...

Katy Perry Hosts MTV Europe Music Awards
Last night Katy Perry hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards, and she looked gorgeous. Yeah, I’m surprised too. I don’t know whether Katy is hot or not half the time. She is like that Mystique chick from the X Men, one minute she’s a hot, bouncy specimen of genetic perfection… and the next time you see her she’s Paul Blart, Mall Cop . Check out some pictures from last night… [Click thumbnails for larger images] source: Katy Perry at the MTV Europe Music Awards [...

Adam Sandler Takes on Wacky Double Role!!!: PHOTO
It's official: Adam Sandler is the heir presumptive to the Eddie Murphy throne. Variety is reporting Sandler's next project will be the Romantic Comedy Jack and Jill , in which the actor will be playing--oof, you guessed it--both Jack AND Jill: The actor will next star in the Romantic Comedy "Jack and Jill" and produce via his Happy Madison shingle. Sandler will play Jack as well as twin sister Jill. Project was brought to Happy Madison by Todd Garner ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop"), who will also...

Adam Sander to Star in Jack and Jill Comedy
Adam Sandler will next star in the Romantic Comedy "Jack and Jill" and produce via his Happy Madison production company. Sandler will play Jack as well as twin sister Jill. Project was brought to Happy Madison by producer Todd Garner (Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Are We Done Yet?, Zoom), who will also produce alongside Sandler's partner Jack Giarraputo. Steve Koren (Click), whose relationship with Sandler dates back to their "Saturday Night Live" days, penned the screenplay. "Jack and Jill" is...

Carr Will Direct “Short Circuit” Reboot
The man who brought us “Paul Blart, Mall Cop” will bring us the reboot of Johnny Five. Dimension Films has signed director Steve Carr for the remake of the 80’s hit film, “Short Circuit.” Scripted by Dan Milano, the remake is a robot reboot that brings the iconic Johnny 5 into the 21st century. Built by the Military to be a highly sophisticated weapon, Johnny 5 develops a conscience and personality after being hit by lightning. He befriends a lonely boy and his...

Adam Sandler on 'Jack' track
Adam Sandler is climbing up the hill for Columbia Pictures. The actor will next star in the Romantic Comedy "Jack and Jill" and produce via his Happy Madison shingle. Sandler will play Jack as well as twin sister Jill. Project was brought to Happy Madison by Todd Garner ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop"), who will also produce alongside Sandler's partner Jack Giarraputo. Steve Koren, whose relationship with Sandler dates back to their "Saturday Night Live" days, penned the screenplay. "Jack and Jill" is...

Paul Blart Director Steve Carr Hired for the Short Circuit Remake
This right here, this is when we know this movie is going to suck. Say what you will, but there's no giving Steve Carr the benefit of the doubt on this one. Besides directing the pile of crap known as Paul Blart: Mall Cop , his other credits include Are We Done Yet? , Rebound , Daddy Day Care , Dr. Dolittle 2 , and Next Friday . Sure, the script, written by "Robot Chicken" writer Dan Milano , might not be that bad, but Carr is going to screw it up. This Short Circuit remake is going to go onto...

Keir O'Donnell
Thesp Keir O'Donnell ("Wedding Crashers") has joined the cast to the ABC drama "FlashForward." He joins an ensemble that already includes Joseph Fiennes, John Cho and Sonya Walger. The thesp was most recently seen in "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and has just been added to the cast of "The Runaways," starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.

Grown Ups trailer is here: VIDEO
The first teaser trailer for Adam Sandler's latest, Grown Ups, is now online for your viewing pleasure. Gathering all of his mates together - Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James and Rob Schneider, he's decided to get cutting edge with a story that crosses the globe for a searing look at morality, violence and… Okay, not so much. Grown Ups is more about the amiable story of four friends who grew up together, but haven't seen each other in a while and regroup to attend their old basketball...

Trailer - Sandler and Company in 'Grown Ups': VIDEO
Grown Ups is the movie that Adam Sandler made so that all his good friends can buy an extra house. I guess Chris Rock and Kevin James probably don't need the help, but Rob Schneider has gone nowhere fast (or maybe not so fast), and David Spade 's one trick seems to have run its course, too, unless you're a really big fan of tacky DirecTV commercials. About a year ago, you'd think this would be a can't-miss prospect, just because of Sandler's track record and the small interest generated by...

Adam Sandler's Grown Ups Trailer: PHOTO
The trailer for the upcoming comedy "Grown Ups," starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, has appeared online. Check it out below. Plot: A comedy about five friends and former teammates who reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives (Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph) and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship...