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

Common Wants To Return For ‘Wanted 2’ With Angelina Jolie — But How?
His day job has made Common a hit with the critics and kept him at the top of the charts over the last several years — a trend that seems likely to continue when his eagerly-anticipated “Universal Mind Control” comes out this week. But moviegoers have had their own epiphany while enjoying his soulful presence in “Smokin’ Aces,” “Street Kings” and “American Gangster,” and the Chicago-born rapper is holding out hope that his most recent gig might give him his first film

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

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

DVD RELEASES FOR 12-2-08
Here are the DVDs being released Tuesday, December 2, 2008. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: SEASON 4 - Every episode from the 1978 to 1979 season. WHITE DOG - Criterion release of the Sam Fuller film, never before released on video, or even theatrically. It has only aired on cable TV over the years. Kristy McNichol stars. CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - PRINCE CASPIAN - The second film based on the C.S. Lewis series. You can read my review of the excellent DVD here. WANTED - Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy star i

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

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 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 [...]

2009 Universal Pictures Preview: ‘Duplicity,’ ‘The Wolfman,’ ‘State of Play,’ ‘Drag Me to Hell,’ ‘Land of the Lost,’ More
CHICAGO– This new HollywoodChicago.com slideshow features production stills for films in the recently released 2009 Universal Pictures film slate.These 2009 Universal Pictures films include “Duplicity,” “The Wolfman,” “State of Play,” “Wild Child,” “Drag Me to Hell,” “Land of the Lost,” “Fast and Furious,” “Funny People” and “Cirque du Freak”. The release dates, cast lists and filmmaker information

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

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 ...

EUR DVD REVIEW: Wanted
*Wesley Gibson's (James McAvoy) life is a mess. By day, the 25 year-old slacker sits behind a desk at a tiny cubicle in a low-paying job, trying to tune out the unreasonable demands of his overbearing boss (Lorna Scott).       Evenings, he retreats to the equally-unpleasant confines of the noisy dive he shares with an abusive girlfriend (Kristen Hagen) who's openly sleeping with his best buddy from work.       Opportunity knocks for Wesley in a drug stor

Jolie Movie Posters Banned.
Jolie Movie 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 (08) action thriller show the Hollywood beauty lying across the bonnet of a car, grasping a gun. Comment on this Article The posters also show the film's other star - Scottish actor James McAvoy - with a weapon in each hand and an accompanying slogan which suggested his life is better since he became an assassin.And n

Jolie Movie Posters Banned.
Jolie Movie 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 (08) action thriller show the Hollywood beauty lying across the bonnet of a car, grasping a gun. Comment on this Article The posters also show the film's other star - Scottish actor James McAvoy - with a weapon in each hand and an accompanying slogan which suggested his life is better since he became an assassin.And n

Independent film awards draw Britain's biggest acting names
Wherever one looked there seemed to be an award-winning actor in sight at London's British Independent Film Awards on Sunday. This year's ceremony at Old Billingsgate Market attracted the cream of British talent, including BAFTA-holding golden couple James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff. Skip related content Related photos / videos Enlarge photo Related content BBC sorry over Barrowman 'exposure' Jackson can be 'silly and serious' Franco surprised by gay love sce

12 Of The Best Payback Moments in Film
There are plenty of movies about revenge -- Sweeney Todd, Revenge of the Nerds, Mad Max, Death Wish,Kill Bill, every third or fourth movie in an action franchise, and most recently, Universal Pictures' Wanted, which comes out on DVD this Tuesday, December 2. Then there are other films that contain specific moments of satisfaction-guaranteeing payback in them. In the action-packed Wanted, James McAvoy stars as Wes, a meek office worker whose frequent anxiety attacks make it difficult for him stand up to his

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

New on DVD: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Wanted, Step Brothers, The X-Files: I Want to Believe
What's new on DVD this week? Heck, what isn't new?!?Here's a look at four major movies that are now available...The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince CaspianStars: Ben BarnesWhy you should rent it: How else Will you be able to chronicle Narnia?WantedStars: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoyWhy you should rent it: Because it's awesome! Seriously, very fast-paced and exciting.Step BrothersStars: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly Why you should rent it: Because Ferrell is not playing an egotistical athlete for a change.The X-

“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

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 “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

New DVDs: 'Step Brothers,''Chronicles of Narnia,''X-Files,' more
"Talladega Nights" colleagues Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and director Adam McKay reunite for "Step Brothers," a comedy about sibling rivalry and bonding. Ferrell and Reilly play middle-aged slackers living lazily at home, one with his dad (Richard Jenkins), the other with his mom (Mary Steenburgen), whose marriage forces the two into unwanted step-brotherhood. Single-disc and two-disc DVD releases and the Blu-ray have both the R-rated theatrical cut and an unrated extended version. Other extras include de

Exclusive Set Visit! HBO’s East Bound and Down With Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Ben Best. (Cameo by Gina Gershon)
Pulling into the suburbanish neighborhood of Marsh Oaks in Wilmington, North Carolina, one would not expect this quiet enclave to be ground zero for an American Comedy Valhalla, but surprise, surprise. On the sunny backyard patio of an upscale home, cameras are rolling as Pineapple Express director, David Gordon Green, casually pitches one-liners to Danny McBride. His suggestions are incredibly vile. “Okay Danny, now say ‘she’s my cum dumpster,’” says Green, with a focused smirk, his moderately t

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