Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson bring their significant star power to Katori Hall‘s Broadway play “The Mountaintop.”   The play, which opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on  October 13, is a “reimagining” of the night before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis.

Angela plays a hotel chambermaid named Camae, while Samuel plays the civil rights leader.  They both looked incredible on opening night.  I’d like to know what kind of deal Angela has made with the devil, because girl just doesn’t age.  It’s ridiculous.

Samuel recently told the Wall Street Journal how he prepared to play Dr. King.

“I spent an inordinate amount of time searching for interviews and just conversations that he’d had with people so I could hear what his speaking voice was and not his oratory voice, because I’m in a hotel room, he’s not giving a speech, he’s kind of relaxed.  I sort of discovered a speaking pattern that works for me and hopefully the exploration of his fears and his hopes for the country when he’s not giving a speech will come through very well for people when they see the play.”

The play sounds fascinating and is getting wildly positive reviews.   Lots of photos from opening night after the jump.

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Gather together all the costumed heroes you can find and put them in one movie – that’s The Avengers.

Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evan have a bit of a snark-off, Samuel L. Jackson is a badass, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo are damn sexy and Scarlett Johansson looks flawless – yep, that’s about right.

The trailer has too many characters to focus on (even ditching some and quieting Renner completely) and tries to give us a preview of the action in too short of a time to really allow the viewer any true sense of the movie’s tone.

It’s simply too short for a movie that has so many interesting and wonderful actors and plot lines.

It’s still early – the release date is May 4, 2012 – and the director is Joss Whedon so I will give it a chance.

So much star power (cool) and so much of it seen before (not so cool).

What do you think? Is this trailer kinda disappointing? Or all sorts of awesome?

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Today’s Backseat Birthday shout outs go to:

1935 – Phil Donahue (talk show host) – 74
1937 – Jane Fonda (actress) – 72
1948 - Samuel L. Jackson (actor) – 61
1957 –  Ray Ramano (actor) – 52
1965 – Andy Dick (actor) –  44
1966 – Kiefer Sutherland (actor) – 43
1971 – Natalie Grant (singer) – 38
1978 – Mike Vitar (actor) – 31

Happy Birthday and first day on winter to you!

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Here are some brand new on-set images and a video from The Other Guys, which is being shot in New York with Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne Johnson.

Set in New York City, The Other Guys follows Detective Allen Gamble (Ferrell), a forensic accountant who’s more interested in paperwork than hitting the streets, and Detective Terry Hoitz (Wahlberg), who has been stuck with Allen as his partner ever since an embarrassing public incident with his quick trigger finger.  Allen and Terry idolize the city’s top cops, Danson and Manzetti (Dwayne Johnson and Samuel L.Jackson), but when an opportunity arises for the Other Guys to step up, things don’t quite go as planned.

The cast includes Eva Mendes as Sheila, Allen’s incredibly plain wife; Michael Keaton as Captain Mauch; and Steve Coogan as billionaire investment banker David Ershon. Ray Stevenson, Rob Riggle, Damon Wayans Jr. and Lindsay Sloane round out the supporting cast.

This movie doesn’t sound very exciting but that stunt looked great! Hopefully there’s more of a hook to the story than what the basic description gives.

Source: Collider

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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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Here are the first images from the upcoming film The Other Guys starring Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Eva Mendes and Michael Keaton.

Not a lot to be seen here, but the movie is out late next summer.

Source: /Film

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Samuel L. Jackson has apparently been stripped of his further involvement with Marvel as the character Nick Fury.�

Samuel L. Jackson, clearly bristling, said today that negotiations to put him in the role of�Nick Furyhave broken down because “there seems to be an economic crisis in the Marvel Comics world.”

Jackson�told me today that despite his cameo as the hard-bitten military man at the end of “Iron Man,” it now appears that “somebody else will be Nick Fury or maybe Nick Fury won’t be in it” when it comes to “Iron Man 2,” “The�First Avenger: Captain America” and “The Avengers,” the announced slate of Marvel Studios projects through 2011 that might have a natural spot for the character.

Samuel L. Jackson was perfect as this character for the brief post credits scene he has with Robert Downey Jr. at the end of Iron Man. It’s sad that Marvel keeps messing with the good casting so much.�

Source: Los Angeles Times

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Here’s yet another new trailer for The Spirit.

I’m done watching trailers for this movie, feels like there have been ten of them. I’ll see it, I’ll see it! Just stop releasing new trailers please!

Source: Trailer Addict

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The new Samuel L. Jackson film hit the top of the box office chart this weekend.�

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