Planning on catching a movie this weekend?  Here’s a peek at new movies opening this weekend (Friday, October 5, 2012).

Taken 2 – Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace are back for this sequel to the 2008 flick.  Retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Neeson) and his wife are taken hostage in retaliation for his killing one of his daughter’s kidnappers in Taken.

Frankenweenie – Tim Burton‘s latest animated film tells the tale of Victor Frankenstein, who uses science to reanimate his dead dog.  I’m incredibly surprised to find neither Helena Bonham Carter nor Johnny Depp in the Frankenweenie cast, but you will enjoy the voice talents of Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Charlie Tahan and Christopher Lee.

Pitch Perfect – It’s men vs. women in a choral competition at the fictional Barden University.   Stars Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Alexis Knapp, David Del Rio and Elizabeth Banks.

V/H/S – This “found footage” movie is an anthology of horror shorts “discovered” by a group of criminals who are hired to break into a house and steal a rare video tape.

The House I Live In – A documentary explores the war on drugs and the criminal justice system in the U.S. By Eugene Jarecki.

Butter (limited release) – Butter sculpture.  It’s an actual competitive event, and Jim Field Smith made a comedy about it.  The ensemble cast includes Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde, Hugh Jackman, Ashley Greene and Alicia Silverstone.

The Paperboy (limited release) – Matthew McConaughey plays a reporter investigating a crime involving a death row inmate (John Cusack).  The Paperboy was directed by Lee Daniels and also features Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman and Macy Gray.

Photo: 20th Century Fox via Filmofilia

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Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating today, June 7th, including:

1940 – Tom Jones, singer
1943 – Nikki Giovanni, poet
1946 – Jenny Jones, talk show host
1952 – Liam Neeson, actor
1953 – Colleen Camp, actress
1954 – Louise Erdrich, author
1955 – William Forsythe, actor
1956 – Antonio Reid, music producer
1958 – Prince, musician
1967 – Dave Navarro, musician
1969 – Kim Rhodes, actress
1975 – Allen Iverson, basketball player
1978 – Bill Hader, comedian
1981 – Anna Kournikova, tennis player
1988 – Michael Cera, actor

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In a raw and heartfelt interview, actor Liam Neeson finally speaks publicly about the death of his wife, Natasha Richardson for Esquire magazine’s March 2011 issue.

Richardson and Neeson were married for 15 years when the actress suffered a head injury skiing outside of Montreal, Canada. When she began complaining of headaches at her hotel later in the day, she was taken to a local hospital where Neeson says, for once, he was grateful that someone recognized him:

“I walked into the emergency – it’s like 70, 80 people, broken arms, black eyes, all that – and for the first time in years nobody recognises me. Not the nurses. The patients. No one. And I’ve come all this way, and they won’t let me see her,” he said.

The actor says he tried to use his phone, but a security guard stopped him and he walked outside. Thankfully, he came across a couple of nurses on break who got him in to see Richardson.

“And I see two nurses, ladies, having a cigarette,” he continued. “I walk up, and luckily one of them recognizes me. And I’ll tell you, I was so f—ing grateful -for the first time in I don’t know how long -to be recognized.”

Two years later and Neeson still feels the intense grief at unexpected times.

“It hits you in the middle of the night — well, it hits me in the middle of the night. I’m out walking. I’m feeling quite content. And it’s like suddenly, boom.”

The actor says he tried burying the pain by returning to work but he still lives with the notion of sadness striking at any time.

Go to Esquire for the rest of the interview.

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Here’s the brand new poster for the upcoming film Unknown starring Liam Neeson.

This movie looks compelling and intense. Liam Neeson is such a diverse talent, I always pay attention when he’s involved with a project. This movie certainly draws some similarities in style and substance as Taken but definitely looks good on it’s own.

Source: IMP Awards

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A sequel to Clash of the Titans is in the works entitled Wrath of the Titans which was confirmed by actor Liam Neeson who plays Zeus in the films.

Liam Neeson has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Zeus in Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster, Clash of the Titans, in an interview with The Belfast Telegraph (Thanks to reader ‘Steve Humphreys’ for the heads up!)

Though the script isn’t finalized, Neeson claims that it’s currently on a 10th draft and will begin shooting next March, promising “some kick-ass stuff and a very human story to it.”

Set to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman, the sequel is described by Neeson as “a whole revamping” and he is uncertain whether or not it will be produced for 3D this time around.

Sam Worthington will also return as Perseus, Gemma Arterton as Io and Ralph Fiennes as Hades with an unscheduled release planned for sometime in 2012.

There’s still so much to do with the mythology, I’m sure a good script can be formed. Hopefully it’s better than the first one, if they decide to do it in 3D, they better shoot it that way rather than add it later.

Source: Coming Soon

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Liam Neeson has replaced Mel Gibson in the upcoming comedy sequel The Hangover 2 after many people on set were upset about his involvement in the film.

First:

Zach Galifianakis was the big stand out star of The Hangover, so when he put his foot down against havingMel Gibson on the sequel Todd Philips obliged.

Mel Gibson was supposed to start shooting his part next week, but he was axed from the movie…

Then:

Earlier today it was announced that Mel had been dropped from the Hangover sequel and they have already found his replacement. According to Variety and THR, Liam Neeson has replaced Mel.

Good news, Meg Gibson should not be getting any glory of any kind after his horrible behavior. Liam Neeson will be a perfect replacement. The movie will be better with this decision. What do you think about the last minute switch?

Source: Hollyscoop

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Here’s the fresh new full trailer for the upcoming film Clash of the Titans starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson.

This movie looks like it’s going to be a blast! This summer is full of big spectacular and effects packed movies, and this one is coming out in March! 2010 is going to be a lot of fun at the movies!

Source: Trailer Addict

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Original A-Team actors Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz will both have cameo roles in the upcoming A-Team movie.

Just a few weeks ago, Peter Hall brought you the news that Dwight Schultz, aka the original Howlin’ Mad Murdock, had earned a cameo in Joe Carnahan’s remake of The A-Team. Obviously, you can’t invite Schultz and not invite the rest of the surviving team, and it seems Faceman will also be getting some facetime. According to Dirk Benedict Central, Dirk Benedict will also be appearing in the film in an unspecified role.

Fans of the show must be getting more and more excited. I personally only saw an episode or two of the original show so my excitement isn’t really there, but hey it does sound like a lot of fun anyway.

Source: Cinematical

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Here’s the first official photo for the upcoming film The A-Team. Click on it to see the larger version.

/Film reader Dr. Malo sent over the first official photo from Joe Carnahan’s big screen adaptation of The A-Team. The film stars Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, Liam Neeson as Col John ‘Hannibal’ Smith, Sharlto Copley as Capt. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock, and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson as Sgt Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus. The film is currently in production, aiming for a June 11th 2010 release.

Looks pretty cool, I’m hoping it’s a really tight action film that doesn’t rely too heavily on referencing the old show.

Source: /Film

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Last week, Madonna dissed men her own age, saying that they are unattractive and grumpy.  (Also “divorced.”  Look who’s talking, Madge.)

Sure, there are plenty of older guys out there who resemble her remarks.  However, there are also plenty of older stars who still got it, big time.  Here’s our list of ten hot male celebs over 50 whom we wouldn’t kick out of bed for eating crackers.

Denzel Washington (54).  Look, I know getting weak in the knees for Denzel is nearly a cliche, but that’s one good looking man.

Sir Sean Connery (79).   Diamonds Are Forever, and so is the appeal of the silver screen’s original 007.    No surprise that even at age 69 he was named the Sexiest Man of the Century.

Liam Neeson (57).  I have been a fan of his for a long time, but his turn in Love, Actually forever clinched it.  Handsome guy AND a great dad?  I melt.

Richard Gere (60).   What red-blooded girl didn’t want to be swept off her feet by him like Debra Winger in An Officer And A Gentleman?   And he still looks good.

Samuel L. Jackson (60).  Mace Windu.  That’s all I have to say.

Kevin Costner (54).  He made us “believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days.”

Jimmy Smits (54).  President, Senator, lawyer, detective, and a lawyer again (in last season’s Dexter).   What can’t he do?

Dennis Quaid (55).   Although I first saw Dennis Quaid in Innerspace, I really started to appreciate him in Dragonheart (which – bonus – also featured Sean Connery!).   Then again I’m kind of a sucker for the guy who saves the day.  He also seems like a great dad IRL.

Clint Eastwood (79).  I don’t care how old Clint Eastwood is.  He is a damn handsome guy and an excellent actor and director.  Plus he could kick anyone’s ass.  What could be hotter?

Harrison Ford (67).  A perfect way to end a list that is, admittedly, fairly dominated by Star Wars alumni.    Being held by Han Solo might not have been quite enough to get Princess Leia excited, but we absolutely beg to differ.  He seriously just keeps getting better.  Harrison was very deservedly named one of Page Six’s Hottest Jewish Hunks last year!  Lucky Calista Flockhart!

Who’s your favorite actor over 50?  Comment and tell us!

[ Images by Carrie Devorah / Nikki Nelson / L. Gallo / Starbux / WENN.com ]

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