James Gandolfini was born in Westwood, New Jersey in 1961, and began acting in New York stage productions in the 1980s. His breakout film role was as the assassin Virgil in Tony Scott's True Romance, which lead to roles in Terminal Velocity, Crimson Tide, Get Shorty, The Juror, The Mighty and A Civil Action.

The actor became an international superstar with his role as Tony Soprano in the critically-acclaimed series The Sopranos, which ran for six seasons on HBO. Other notable roles include In the Loop, Killing Them Softly, Not Fade Away, Zero Dark Thirty, and this year's The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. He most recently wrapped production on Animal Rescue, alongside Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Lin, and his son Michael Gandolfini.

John Reid (Armie Hammer) and Tonto (Johnny Depp) find a creative, if not dangerous, way to get off a moving train in the first clip from The Lone Ranger. This Texas Ranger and Native American clearly have some trust issues to overcome, as showcased in this scene from director Gore Verbinski's action-thriller. Plus, Walt Disney Pictures has released a behind-the-scenes featurette that shows the four different horses they used for Silver, and some of the training that goes into making these galloping animals camera-ready.

The Lone Ranger Hi-Yo Silver Featurette

The Lone Ranger - End of the Line

The Lone Ranger comes to theaters July 3rd, 2013 and stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner, Tom Wilkinson, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, James Frain. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski.

The second R.I.P.D. TV spot introduces Roy (Jeff Bridges) and Nick's (Ryan Reynolds) Avatars, the seemingly innocent facades that the living see while these two former police officers race between our plane of existence and the afterlife hunting for maleviolent spirits. Check out the latest footage from this sci-fi action comedy, featuring James Hong and Marisa Miller as a mismatched pair of seemingly insane partners with toy guns and no apparent motive for their crazy behavior.

R.I.P.D. - TV Spot 2

R.I.P.D. comes to theaters July 19th, 2013 and stars Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Jeff Bridges, Devin Ratray, Mary-Louise Parker, Robert Knepper, Stephanie Szostak, James Hong. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke.

The zombie uprising is just three days away from consuming humanity on a global scale. Prepare to do your part with three new World War Z TV spots, and learn from the U.N. 's Christ-like savior Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) as he goes to work saving the human race one child at a time. We also have an extended clip. In theaters this Friday!

World War Z TV Spot - Breathe

World War Z TV Spot - Rock Your World

World War Z TV - Spot In Three Days

World War Z - Philadelphia

World War Z comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken, Matthew Fox, Fana Mokoena, David Morse. The film is directed by Marc Forster.

The Last 5 Years is a musical love story for a new generation. Told through emotionally powerful and comic songs from their individual perspectives, The Last 5 Years is a deconstruction of the love affair and marriage of Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress, and Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, The story chronicles the five-year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it.

Recognized for her work on screen and stage, Anna Kendrick was nominated for an Oscar in her breakout role in Up in the Air. Recently she starred in the hit movie musical Pitch Perfect from which her single "Cups" is certified platinum and is a Top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. For her role as "Dinah" in "High Society" on Broadway, Anna Kendrick was nominated for a Tony Award (second youngest ever), a Drama Desk Award, and a Fany Award (best actress featured in a musical). Her spectacular performance landed her the Drama League and Theatre World Award. Kendrick is represented by CAA.

Jeremy Jordan is an established star on Broadway, where in the past three years he's starred as 'Tony' in West Side Story, originated the role of "Clyde" in "Bonnie & Clyde" and was nominated for a Tony, Grammy and Drama Desk award for his work as 'Jack Kelly' in the hit, "Newsies." He starred this past season in the Steven Spielberg-produced NBC/DreamWorks series, Smash. Film credits include the male lead in last year's Joyful Noise for Warner Bros. Jordan is represented by ICM Partners and Schachter Entertainment.

Acclaimed writer / director Richard LaGravenese most recently wrote the HBO smash Behind the Candelabra and was nominated for an Oscar for The Fisher King. Other writing and directing credits include P.S. I Love You, Beautiful Creatures, The Bridges of Madison County, and Water for Elephants.

Director/Producer Richard LaGravenese had this to say in a statement.

Producer Lauren Versel added her own statement.

Producer Kurt Deutsch also spoke about the musical.

Producer Janet Brenner added her own statement.

Jason Robert Brown is a multi-award winning composer and lyricist. His four major musicals include: 13, a musical written with Robert Horn and Dan Elish; "The Last 5 Years," (cited as one of Time Magazine's 10 Best, Drama Desk Awards); "Parade," a musical written with Alfred Uhry and directed by Harold Prince, (Tony Award, Drama Desk, New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards); and "Songs For A New World." "Honeymoon in Vegas," a musical adaptation of the 1992 film, and "The Bridges of Madison County," a musical adapted from the bestselling novel, will both premiere in the 2013 Broadway season.

Casting for The Last 5 Years is by Telsey + Company. Choreography for the film is by Michele Lynch.

The Last 5 Years is in development and stars Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan. The film is directed by Richard LaGravenese.

We first reported on this project back in September, when Sony acquired the spec screenplay from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Zombieland, G.I. Joe Retaliation). The story is set in the aftermath of a failed robot uprising, which has left most of the Earth without electricity. A group of robots take refuge on a space station, where they raise their own humans to do their bidding. The plot centers on a man who realizes he is more human that he previously believed.

Michael De Luca is producing alongside Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. No production schedule was given.

Greg Berlanti previously directed the romantic comedy Life as We Know It, and he worked on the screenplays for Green Lantern and Wrath of the Titans. He is better known in the TV world, where he created shows such as Everwood, Eli Stone, No Ordinary Family, and the mini-series Political Animals.

Epsilon is in development . The film is directed by Greg Berlanti.

Here's what producer Michael De Luca had to say about the director in a statement.

Taylor-Johnson most recently directed 2009's Nowhere Boy, the story of John Lennon's childhood in Liverpool, where his fledgling genius found a kindred spirit in the teenage Paul McCartney. The film garnered two BAFTA nominations, including "Outstanding British Film" and "Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer." Taylor-Johnson also directed the critically acclaimed short Love You More, which was nominated for the Palme D'Or in 2008. She is currently in development on a film for Columbia Pictures based on the novel by Robert Goorlick, The Reliable Wife, which is also being produced by De Luca.

Here's what Sam Taylor-Johnson said about joining this highly-anticipated adaptation.

Universal Pictures and Focus Features acquired the rights to the three books in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy in March 2012. Focus Features will market and distribute the first film in partnership with Universal. Fifty Shades of Grey has become a global phenomenon and the trilogy has been translated in 50 languages worldwide since its release. To date, the "Fifty Shades" trilogy has sold over 70 million copies worldwide in e-book and print, making it one of the fastest selling book series ever.

Fifty Shades of Grey follows the relationship of 27-year-old billionaire Christian Grey and college student Anastasia Steele. Subsequent novels in the series, "Fifty Shades Darker" (September 2011) and "Fifty Shades Freed" (January 2012) explore the couple's deepening relationship. For more information please see the official Fifty Shades of Grey Facebook page: Facebook.com/FiftyShadesOfGreyMovie.

Taylor-Johnson is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and attorneys Sloane, Offer, Weber, Dern.

Fifty Shades of Grey is in development . The film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.

The Oscar winner would have played the mean woman who runs the orphanage Annie and her friends call home. Ironically, Sandra Bullock was in talks for this same role back in March. Sources indicate this second round of negotiations never got past the early stages.

Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) and Jamie Foxx are still attached to portray Annie and Daddy Warbucks. Will Gluck is directing and rewriting the original script that was previously worked on by Emma Thompson and Aline Brosh McKenna.

Production is scheduled to start this fall, with Sony Pictures eyeing a 2014 release date. The studio will begin searching for a new actress to play Miss Hannigan immediately.

Annie comes to theaters December 25th, 2014 and stars Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx. The film is directed by Will Gluck.

The producers have signed a deal with Chinese financiers Beijing Pangu, who will foot the bill for the Chinese portion of the shoot, scheduled to commence in October. In exchance, the company wants the sequel to use their main building, the Pangu Plaza Hotel in Beijing, which will be seen exploding in the movie. The facility is close to the National Stadium and Beijing National Aquatic Center, which the production also wants to use in the movie, although it isn't known if they will be blown up or not.

Michael Bay is directing Transformers 4 from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger, with Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, Bingbing Li and T.J. Miller confirmed to star. Shooting is currently under way in the U.S.

Transformers 4 comes to theaters June 27th, 2014 and stars Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, Bingbing Li, T.J. Miller. The film is directed by Michael Bay.

Sony Pictures recently announced release dates for The Amazing Spider-Man 3, coming in 2016, and The Amazing Spider-Man 4, coming in 2018. What they failed to mention was how this would affect the plot of The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Entertainment Weekly spoke with actress Shailene Woodley about her role in the upcoming YA adaptation Divergent, where the actress revealed that her role as Mary Jane Watson has been bumped from The Amazing Spider-Man 2, with the scenes we saw being shot in New York City cut out of the film.

Shailene Woodley had this to say about not appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Mary Jane and her important role in the life of Peter Parker will be held for The Amazing Spider-Man 3. Which brings up plenty of new questions in regards to the plot of The Amazing Spider-Man 2. We've also seen photos (MAJOR SPOILER!) of Emma Stone in Gwen Stacy's icon death wardrobe. Many thought the actress wouldn't make it out of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 alive. But then, it looked as though director Marc Webb was pulling a riff on What If? #24, where Gwen lives. Set photos revealed Spider-Man swinging Stacy to safety.

Its safe to say that Emma Stone will return in The Amazing Spider-Man 3, with her death possibly coming in The Amazing Spider-Man 4. Marc Webb is definitely planning a fake out with Gwen's death in the upcoming sequel.

It is unclear if the scenes with Mary Jane Watson are being re-shot at a later date, or if the footage is being saved. You can look at the set photos and video of these scenes here.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - On Set Andrew Garfield & Shailene Woodley in Brooklyn, NY

Now, we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out, as Peter Parker will also have to deal with his other girlfriend Black Cat somewhere down the line. Don't you hate it when a guy with that kind of haircut gets all the girls?

The Amazing Spider-Man 3 comes to theaters June 10th, 2016 and stars Andrew Garfield.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 comes to theaters May 2nd, 2014 and stars Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Shailene Woodley, Sally Field, Dane DeHaan, Andrew Garfield, Martin Sheen, Felicity Jones. The film is directed by Marc Webb.

While we have yet to see the actual monster in Legendary Entertainment's Godzilla, the studio has posted another behind-the-scenes photo that teases the enormity of this epic thriller's scope. Here we see a massive underground bunker, sealed off by huge radioactive containment doors. What could possibly lie behind this huge metal walkway is anybody's guess. We'll have to wait until May 16, 2014 to find out for sure, when director Gareth Edwards' franchise starter stomps into theaters with a loud roar.

What's behind the radioactive containment doors? @GodzillaMovie#behindthescenes#onsetpic.twitter.com/YKIiQvOMSZ

Godzilla comes to theaters May 16th, 2014 and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Ken Watanabe, David Strathairn, Richard T. Jones, Sally Hawkins. The film is directed by Gareth Edwards.

• Late-teen female, independent, good sense of humour, fit.

  Young twenty-something male, witty and smart, fit but not traditionally good looking.

  A late twentysomething male, fit, handsome and confident.

  Seventy-something male, with strong opinions and tough demeanour. Also doesn' t need to be particularly fit.

  A second young female, also late teens, tough, smart and fit.

  Forty something male, fit, military type.

  Thirtysomething male, intellectual. Apparently doesn't need to be fit.

Now the speculation begins about who these characters are, and how they might fit into the story.

J.J. Abrams is directing from a screenplay by Michael Arndt, although no confirmed story details have been released. Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher are returning as Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. With casting now in full swing, hopefully we learn more about these characters in a galaxy far, far, away very soon.

Star Wars: Episode VII comes to theaters in 2015 and stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.

Two turkeys go on an epic time-travelling quest to change history in the first trailer for Free Birds. Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson voice the pioneering fowls Jake and Reggie, who travel back in time to ensure that turkey never becomes a part of the Thanksgiving menu. Directed by Jimmy Hayward, and co-starring Amy Poehler, Keith David, and George Takei, Free Birds hits theaters on November 1.

Free Birds Trailer

In this hilarious, adventurous buddy comedy for audiences of all ages, directed by Jimmy Hayward (Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who), two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the Thanksgiving menu for good.

Free Birds comes to theaters November 1st, 2013 and stars Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler, Keith David, George Takei, Colm Meaney, Dan Fogler, Lesley Nicol. The film is directed by Jimmy Hayward.

Before director Edgar Wright's Three Flavors Cornetto comes to an end this summer, fans can revisit the Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy with the third trailer for The World's End. This latest look at the sci-fi robot adventure includes footage from the first two Cornetto movies, 2004's Shaun of the Dead (which dealt with zombies) and 2007's Hot Fuzz (which dealt with cop-on-cop action blockbusters), along with scenes from this upcoming comedy where a group of friends (Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine and Eddie Marsan) set out to complete an epic pub crawl they first attempted 20 years prior. As you can see, making it to the last bar known as The World's End becomes the least of their worries!

The World's End Trailer 2

The World's End comes to theaters August 23rd, 2013 and stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Rosamund Pike, Eddie Marsan, Julian Seager, Paul Kennington. The film is directed by Edgar Wright.

Director Jason Wise takes moviegoers inside the elite world of wine tasting in our exclusive scene from Somm, debuting on iTunes and in theaters June 21. This clip shows some of the preparations a wine taster must go through before the Master Sommelier Exam, a test that only 200 people have passed in over 40 years. Leave that Franzia boxed wine behind and watch as one participant gets put through the ringer before this rigorous test of the taste buds.

Somm - Exclusive "This Sucks"

Written and directed by Jason Wise, Somm follows four men as they prepare for the hardest test you've never heard of: the Master Sommelier Exam. The highest honor in the world of wine with fewer than 200 candidates passing the Master Level in over 40 years.

Somm's subjects live and breathe wine -- you see how their desire to become a master sommelier becomes their driving force, superseding personal lives, marriages, and sanity. The film explores when a passion becomes an obsession, and with all the excitement of a national championship football game, you get a first row seat as some triumph, some stumble, and some fall.

Somm comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Bo Barrett, Shayn Bjornholm, Dave Cauble, Ian Cauble, Andrea Cecci, Fred Dame, Elizabeth Dowty, Whitney Fisher. The film is directed by Jason Wise.

The heroes and their tormented villain in Universal Pictures' awaited vigilante sequel Kick-Ass 2 have gathered to go globe-trekking in the latest international one-sheet, featuring Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), Hit-Girl (Chloe Moretz), Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), and The Mother F---er (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Ponder why the good guys have brought knives and bats to a gunfight as director Jeff Wadlow's R rated adventure storms into U.K. theaters August 14, followed by U.S. theaters on August 16.

Kick-Ass 2 comes to theaters August 16th, 2013 and stars Chloe Moretz, Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lyndsy Fonseca, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, John Leguizamo, Donald Faison. The film is directed by Jeff Wadlow.

Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs) return to the world of animation with The Lego Movie, which gets an international trailer this morning, following the domestic trailer and poster that were released yesterday. Chris Pratt stars as Emmet, an ordinary Lego builder sent on a journey to stop the nefarious President Business (Will Ferrell), who wants to glue the entire Lego world together. Check out the newest footage from this animated adventure, arriving in theaters February 7, 2014.

The Lego Movie International Trailer

The Lego Movie comes to theaters February 7th, 2014 and stars Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, Channing Tatum, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson, Alison Brie. The film is directed by Phil Lord, Chris Miller.

Fox Home Entertainment released the critically-acclaimed Stoker on Blu-ray and DVD this week. Directed by Chan-wook Park in his English-language debut, Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska star as Evelyn and India Stoker, who are still mourning the loss of the family's patriarch when a mysterious uncle that they have never met (Matthew Goode) arrives in town. We have a contest lined up where fans can take home a copy of the Blu-ray, which is chocked full of special features. Take a look at how you can win today.

Winners Receive:

• Stoker Blu-ray

Academy Award Winner Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode star in this "darkly wicked, beautifully executed mystery" (Los Angeles Times) by critically acclaimed filmmaker Chan-wook Park (Oldboy). Following the tragic death of her father on her eighteenth birthday, India Stoker (Wasikowska) meets Charlie (Goode), her charismatic uncle, whom she never knew existed. When Charlie moves in with India and her unstable mother (Kidman), both are drawn to his charming and calming demeanor. But it soon becomes clear that Charlie's arrival was no coincidence, and that the shocking secrets of his past could affect India's future...or shatter it completely.

Special Features:

• An Exclusive Look: A Filmmakers Journey

  Deleted Scenes

  Theatrical Behind the Scenes: Mysterious Characters, Designing the Look, Creating the Music

  Red Carpet Premiere: Emily Wells' performance of "Becomes the Color"

  Free Song Download of "Becomes the Color" by Emily Wells

  UltraViolet

  Hypnotherapy

  Image Galleries and more!

Stoker was released March 1st, 2013 and stars Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, David Alford, Matthew Goode, Peg Allen, Lauren E. Roman, Phyllis Somerville, Harmony Korine. The film is directed by Chan-wook Park.

Director Marc Webb has offered more insight into The Amazing Spider-Man 2, with photos from the last six days of production featuring Andrew Garfield on a New York City skyscraper ledge, a shot of "the arena," a damaged Daily Bugle newspaper box, and some behind-the-scenes hijinks. Take a look at days 91 through 96 of this Marvel superheor sequel, along with the filmmaker's corresponding tweets.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 comes to theaters May 2nd, 2014 and stars Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Shailene Woodley, Sally Field, Dane DeHaan, Andrew Garfield, Martin Sheen, Felicity Jones. The film is directed by Marc Webb.

Director Shane Black's blockbuster has earned over $1.2 billion worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing movie of all time behind Avatar ($2.7 billion), Titanic ($2.1 billion), Marvel's The Avengers ($1.5 billion), and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 ($1.3 billion). The Marvel Phase Two sequel scored the second highest opening weekend in history with $174.1 million last month.

The action sequel has already surpassed Marvel's The Avengers' totals in China, Finland, Hong Kong, Korea, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand, and Ukraine. It is also the highest-grossing movie ever in Malaysia and Vietnam. Don't be surprised if Iron Man 3 ends its theatrical run as the third highest grossing movie behind Avatar and Titanic.

Iron Man 3 was released May 3rd, 2013 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale. The film is directed by Shane Black.

DreamWorks Pictures has unleashed the first full-length trailer for Adam McKay's comedy sequel, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) returns with his co-anchor Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) to take over the first 24-hour news channel in New York. Watch as the team assembles in the first real footage from the movie.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Trailer

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues comes to theaters December 20th, 2013 and stars Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Christina Applegate, Luke Wilson, David Koechner, James Marsden. The film is directed by Adam McKay.

Twentieth Century Fox has unveiled a new clip for Paul Feig's comedy The Heat. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy star as a pair of cops, who team up to take down a drug lord. Watch as the duo has some drunken fun in this latest look.

The Heat - "Drunk Dancing"

The Heat comes to theaters June 28th, 2013 and stars Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Kaitlin Olson, Taran Killam, Raw Leiba, Michael Rapaport, Thomas F. Wilson, Demián Bichir. The film is directed by Paul Feig.

Photos have surfaced for Steve McQueen's slavery drama 12 Years a Slave featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Benedict Cumberbatch. Brad Pitt also stars in the film, which centers on a free black man that is kidnapped and unlawfully sold into slavery. Get a glimpse at the all-star cast in these latest stills.

12 Years a Slave comes to theaters December 27th, 2013 and stars Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Paul Dano, Marcus Lyle Brown, Sarah Paulson. The film is directed by Steve McQueen.

The film will be set in 1919 and will follow and Australian father that travels to Turkey to locate his two sons. The brothers went missing during the battle of Gallipoli, which was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied Powers to control the sea route from Europe to Russia during World War I.

Russell Crowe just appeared in Zack Snyder Superman reboot Man of Steel and has considered many project for his directorial debut including Australian stories The Long Green Shore and Bra Boys.

Andrew Knight and Andrew Anastasios wrote the screenplay with Troy Lum, Andrew Mason and Keith Rodger producing. Production is scheduled to begin later this year in Australia and Turkey.

The book is comprised of 26 prose poetry essays from the iconic author and follows The prophet Almustafa. The story centers on his trip home from Orphalese, where he is stopped by a group of people and ends up discusses deep issues such as life and the human condition.

Roger Allers is co-directing with various animated helmers including Tomm Moore, Joan Gratz, Bill Plympton, Nina Paley, Joann Sfar, Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi, Michal Socha and Mohammed Saeed Harib. Salma Hayek is producing with Clark Peterson and Ron Senkowski.

No production schedule has been released.

A couple's marriage is put to the test by their nay-saying friends and family in the second trailer for I Give It a Year. Rose Byrne and Rafe Spall star as Nat and Josh, two complete opposites who are remarkably happy together, even though no one close to them thinks their marriage will last more than a year. Borat and Bruno writer Dan Mazer makes his directorial debut with this comedy, debuting on VOD and iTunes July 3 before hitting theaters on August 9.

I Give It A Year Trailer 2

Since they met at a party, ambitious high-flyer Nat (Rose Byrne) and struggling novelist Josh (Rafe Spall) have been deliriously happy despite their differences. Josh is a thinker, Nat's a doer, but the spark between them is undeniable. Their wedding is a dream come true, but no one - family, friends and even the minister who marries them - is convinced that they will last. Josh's ex-girlfriend, Chloe (Anna Faris), and Nat's handsome American client Guy (Simon Baker) could offer attractive alternatives.

I Give It a Year comes to theaters August 9th, 2013 and stars Simon Baker, Rafe Spall, Rose Byrne, Anna Faris, Minnie Driver, Stephen Merchant. The film is directed by Dan Mazer.

Production officially began on the Veronica Mars movie in Los Angeles this week, and we already have a number of photos from the set. The first batch features Kristen Bell as the title character, and Jason Dohring as Veronica's love interest Logan Echolls, as production got underway yesterday. Krysten Ritter is also present. Kristen Bell herself, and the movie's official Twitter feed, have also posted a few behind-the-scenes photos. No story details have been released thus far, but stay tuned for more details regarding the production as shooting continues.

First day of school...I might be a bit over excited? #VeronicaMarsMoviepic.twitter.com/rmimKLHnB6

Well, look at that. We’re back. http://t.co/WPvLJhkuEf#VeronicaMarsMovie

Neptune’s hottest club is now open for business. http://t.co/XeKmh4TuTt#VeronicaMarsMovie

Veronica Mars comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Kristen Bell, Tina Majorino, Julie Gonzalo, Ryan Hansen, Jason Dohring, Francis Capra, Chris Lowell, Enrico Colantoni. The film is directed by Rob Thomas.

Paramount Pictures is unleashing its zombie action-thriller World War Z in theaters nationwide June 21, bringing the beloved novel by Max Brooks to life on the silver screen. Brad Pitt stars as U.N. employee Gerry Lane, who travels around the globe in an effort to put a stop to the worldwide zombie apocalypse before it is too late, and humanity is lost forever. We have a contest set up where fans can take home t-shirts, hats, mini-posters, one-sheets, and emergency kits that include a glow stick and a first aid kit. These prizes will be gone before you know it, so sign up to win today.

Winners Receive:

• World War Z T-Shirts

  World War Z Hat

  World War Z Mini-poster

  World War Z One-sheet

  World War Z Emergency Kit (1 red glow-stick and a first aid kit)

The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself. Mireille Enos plays Gerry's wife Karen Lane; Daniella Kertesz is his comrade in arms, Segen.

World War Z comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken, Matthew Fox, Fana Mokoena, David Morse. The film is directed by Marc Forster.

The original cast in its entirety is in negotiations to reunite for the sequel, including Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson, among others. Charles Martin Smith, who directed Dolphin Tale, is set to direct the sequel from his own script.

Alcon will finance and produce the film, which it will release through its output deal with Warner Bros.

Dolphin Tale 2 will tell another true story inspired by the life of Winter, but also involving a new baby dolphin named Hope who was rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2010.

Winter, who still resides at the Aquarium, played herself in the original film and returns in Dolphin Tale 2 and Hope will play herself in the sequel.

The story of Winter was originally brought to Alcon by the Company's president of worldwide marketing Richard Ingber, who also produced Dolphin Tale with Kosove and Johnson.

Dolphin Tale 2 comes to theaters September 29th, 2014 and stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson. The film is directed by Charles Martin Smith.

Just over one week after New Line Cinema dropped the comedy sequel Dumb and Dumber To, Universal Pictures and Red Granite Pictures have come aboard to give the project a second wind. Take a look at the tweet sent out by directors Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly, then read on for more information.

IT"S OFFICIAL: Dumb and Dumber To is going into production with @RedGranitePics and @UniversalPics!!! #DumbTo P pic.twitter.com/uS8UIXSRj4

Dumb and Dumber stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are locked in to reprise their roles as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, with the stars, filmmakers, and studios working out scheduling to get production started as quickly as possible.

There is some urgency at play here, since Jeff Daniels wants to shoot before going back to work on The Newsroom, and Jim Carrey wants to start shooting before he moves on to the bank heist comedy Loomis Fargo with Owen Wilson.

Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly are directing from a script by Sean Anders and John Morris, which they directors rewrote themselves. The story revolves around Lloyd and Harry trying to find one of their illegitimate children, so they can donate one of their kidneys to save the child's life. Red Granite is putting up the $35 million budget, and is selling to foreign territories, while Universal retains domestic distribution rights.

Dumb and Dumber To comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels. The film is directed by Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly.

A lowly Lego man named Emmett (Chris Pratt) goes on the adventure of a lifetime in the first trailer for The Lego Movie. Here, we're introduced to a host of characters such as Will Arnett's Batman and Morgan Freeman's Vitruvius, who warns that a nefarious tyrant named President Business (Will Ferrell) plans to glue their whole world together. Check out the first footage from this animated adventure, directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller (21 Jump Street).

The Lego Movie Trailer

The Lego Movie comes to theaters February 7th, 2014 and stars Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, Channing Tatum, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson, Alison Brie. The film is directed by Phil Lord, Chris Miller.

Ken Levine actually got his start as a screenwriter and playwright before breaking into the video game business. The remake is said to be a passion project for the writer, who will still develop video games through his Irrational Games company while working on the script.

The original Logan's Run, released in 1976, is set in a world where everyone must be willingly executed by the age of 21. Those who try to test their fate are known as "runners," and are chased down by Sandmen. Michael York starred as a Sandman named Logan 5, who becomes a runner himself when he reaches the maximum age of 30. He ventures outside of the domed city where all of humanity lives, to take his chances in a post-apocalyptic Earth.

Several filmmakers have tried to bring this remake to the big screen in recent years, such as Carl Rinsch (47 Ronin), Alex Garland (Dredd 3D), and Will Beall (Gangster Squad). Most recently, director Nicolas Winding Refn planned on reuniting with his Drive star Ryan Gosling for this project, before the actor bowed out in October.

Logan's Run is in development . The film is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.

Director Bryan Singer released yet another photo from the X-Men: Days of Future Past set in Montreal today, which reveals a few intriguing things about the story. For one, since this is obviously taken from the White House Set, President Nixon, featured in a photo from earlier this month, seems ready to take action against the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, who were likely responsible for an attack in Paris. While it has not been confirmed, this scene could lead to the creation of the Sentinels, who hunt down every mutant on Earth. The Paris attack is likely the reason for the war protesters seen outside the French Embassy in another recent set photo. Stay tuned for more photos from Bryan Singer as shooting continues in Montreal on this superhero sequel, revealing one plot detail at a time.

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X-Men: Days of Future Past comes to theaters July 18th, 2014 and stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman. The film is directed by Bryan Singer.

From Haddie Braverman to a bullet in the chest, every step brings you closer to the edge! After stunning audiences at the Sundance Film Festival this January, writer-director Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station heads to theaters July 26 from The Weinstein Company. The latest poster showcases Michael B. Jordan (Chronicle) as Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area man whose story made national headlines on New Year's Eve 2008 after he was wrongly gunned down by police. This heralded true-life drama co-stars Chad Michael Murray, Kevin Durand, Octavia Spencer and Melonie Diaz.

Fruitvale Station comes to theaters July 26th, 2013 and stars Chad Michael Murray, Kevin Durand, Octavia Spencer, Ahna O'Reilly, Michael B. Jordan, AJ Anable, Melonie Diaz, Joey Oglesby. The film is directed by Ryan Coogler.

The annual Licensing Expo is currently happening in Las Vegas, where it was revealed that Jurassic Park IV is now slated for a 2015 release, and that it will be shot in 3D. Last month, Universal Pictures pulled the action sequel from its July 13, 2014 release date, to give the filmmakers and the studio "adequate time" to make the best possible movie. While Universal hasn't confirmed an exact release date, it seems likely they will aim for a summer 2015 debut.

In addition, director Colin Trevorrow tweeted last week that he is "back at work" on the follow-up. Take a look at the massive Jurassic Park IV banner that is on display at the Licensing Expo, along with director Colin Trevorrow's tweet.

Back at work today, toys from 20 years ago waiting in my office. Thanks @ledoctor for keeping them in the box. pic.twitter.com/Fu7jX7EPeb

Colin Trevorrow is directing from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). No cast members have been confirmed yet, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we have more information.

Jurassic Park IV is in development . The film is directed by Colin Trevorrow.

If there ever was one poster that was "kind of a big deal," it would be this simplistic yet epic one-sheet for Anchorman: The Legend Continues. Much like the first poster that debuted last May, we don't see the full cast, only the glorious mustache of Will Ferrell's Ron Burgundy. In addition, Paramount Pictures has announced that the latest trailer will debut tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled for that.

With the 70's behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron's co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) - All of whom won't make it easy to stay classy... while taking New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues comes to theaters December 20th, 2013 and stars Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Christina Applegate, Luke Wilson, David Koechner, James Marsden. The film is directed by Adam McKay.

Featuring spectacular creatures, thrilling action, epic battles and a legendary monster, Godzilla provides the backbone for a monstrous merchandise offering for fans of all ages and enables compelling cross-category opportunities across mass and specialty retailers.

Here's what Joel Chiodi, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Marketing, Legendary Entertainment, had to say in a statement.

Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, also released the following statement.

Bringing the monster-tail to life, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with Legendary Pictures, has developed a roaring roster of licensees ready to create product in a variety of categories including toys and figures, apparel and accessories, costumes, publishing and more. Global master toy partner Bandai will release action figures and play sets inspired by the spectacular adventure film.

Additional licensees developing product to support the larger-than-life tentpole film include NECA with gifts and novelties; Jakks Pacific with large scale figures; Bioworld with on-trend apparel; and Sideshow Collectibles with authentic statues. Trevco will also release a line of t-shirts and apparel, while Rubie's will design Godzilla costumes that are sure to delight children and adult fans. Products inspired by the film will be available at retailers worldwide, with several products also available at WBShop.com.

About Godzilla

Toho Co., Ltd.'s Godzilla franchise contains one of the most widely recognized movie monsters worldwide, including more than 25 films, multiple television programs, video games and book series. Gareth Edwards is directing the film from a screenplay by Max Borenstein, Frank Darabont and Dave Callaham. Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni are producing with Mary Parent and Brian Rogers. Alex Garcia and Patricia Whitcher are serving as executive producers alongside Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira. A presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. Legendary Pictures is a division of Legendary Entertainment. Slated to open beginning May 16, 2014, the film is expected to be presented in 3D.

Godzilla comes to theaters May 16th, 2014 and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Ken Watanabe, David Strathairn, Richard T. Jones, Sally Hawkins. The film is directed by Gareth Edwards.

Back in January, we reported that Felicity Jones had signed on for an unspecified role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. While promoting her upcoming indie film Breathe In, the actress was asked if she was looking forward to fans seeing her as The Black Cat, a.k.a. Felicia Hardy. While she didn't give a definitive yes, her response seems to indicate that she is playing Felicia Hardy.

We reported yesterday that Sony has given The Amazing Spider-Man 3 a 2016 release date, with The Amazing Spider-Man 4 following in 2018. It seems possible that they could be setting her up as Felicia Hardy in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, to use her as the villainous Black Cat in one of the upcoming sequels.

Felicia Hardy/Black Cat first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194 in July 1979. Felicia is the daughter of a world-famous cat burglar, who trained herself to follow in her father's criminal footsteps.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 comes to theaters May 2nd, 2014 and stars Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Shailene Woodley, Sally Field, Dane DeHaan, Andrew Garfield, Martin Sheen, Felicity Jones. The film is directed by Marc Webb.

The story, based on James Dashner's novel, centers on a group of teenagers who are transported to a bizarre maze known as The Glade, with none of them having any memory of getting there. Ava Paige is the one responsible for bringing these teens to The Glade, as a test to find the strongest warriors in this dystopian society. Dylan O'Brien stars as Thomas, who tries to figure a way out of this massive structure. Thomas Sangster, Will Poulter, Aml Ameen, and Kaya Scodelario co-star in this thriller.

First-time filmmaker Wes Ball is directing from an adapted screenplay by Noah Oppenheim (The Secret Life of Houdini).

Patricia Clarkson most recently starred in The East, which is currently playing in theaters.

The Maze Runner comes to theaters February 14th, 2014 and stars Thomas Sangster, Will Poulter, Aml Ameen, Kaya Scodelario, Dylan O'Brien, Patricia Clarkson. The film is directed by Wes Ball.

When asked about The Falcon's background, the actor revealed that he has trained extensively to become a military leader.

He also spoke about The Falcon's integrity, and how he would do anything for his country.

When asked what he is most excited for when the Marvel Phase Two sequel hits theaters next year, he said that he can't wait to see little kids dressed up as The Falcon for Halloween.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier comes to theaters April 4th, 2014 and stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Robert Redford, Frank Grillo. The film is directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo.

George Lucas won the Outstanding Special Class Animated Program 2013 Daytime Emmy for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which, remarkably is only his second Emmy throughout his entire career. The creator of the Star Wars universe was quick to let everyone know that it was only his third major award, after also winning a post-retirement NAACP award for his work on Red Tails in 2012.

Access Hollywood caught up with Lucas on the red carpet, who had just been handed his award by Carrie Fisher. Talk very quickly turned to Star Wars: Episode VII, where the retiree revealed how relieved he is not to have to worry about the sequel.

He then revealed that director J.J. Abrams has been too busy to speak with him about the hugely anticipate project.

George Lucas is notorious for imposing his views on other creative artists, and getting his way when it comes to Star Wars. It sounds like J.J. Abrams might be staying away to keep his own artistic integrity on Star Wars: Episode VII in check.

Star Wars: Episode VII comes to theaters in 2015 and stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.

The worst is yet to come for U.N. MVP Gerry Lane, who has struggled to keep his family out of harms way as a deadly pandemic sweeps through the farthest reaches of the world. Watch as Brad Pitt prepares to land in a rain soaked South Korean landscape that remains a mystery in this latest clip for World War Z, which finally arrives in theaters this weekend.

World War Z - We're Gonna Find Something

World War Z comes to theaters June 21st, 2013 and stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken, Matthew Fox, Fana Mokoena, David Morse. The film is directed by Marc Forster.

The first trailer for Disney's Frozen finds the reindeer Sven (Tom Kane) and snowman Olaf (Josh Gad) engaged in a playful snow battle. Along with this look at the animated adventure, Disney has confirmed two more casting additions, with Alan Tudyk and Santino Fontana joining Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff for the ensemble voice cast. Take a look at this festive winter-laden footage, then read on to find out more about Walt Disney Pictures latest animated adventure centering on two friends who try to save their village from an icy curse.

Frozen - Trailer

Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) has tapped a trio of talented actors to join the voice cast in Frozen. Josh Gad (The Internship, Love and Other Drugs, Broadway's "The Book of Mormon") provides the voice of Olaf the snowman; Santino Fontana (Broadway's "Cinderella," "Brighton Beach Memoirs," "Billy Elliot") lends his vocal talents as Hans; and Alan Tudyk (42, Wreck-It Ralph, ABC's Suburgatory) joins the film as the voice of the Duke of Weselton. The talented group of actors joins Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff in the epic adventure, directed by Chris Buck (Tarzan, Surf's Up) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, Wreck-It Ralph), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog). Frozen is slated for the big screen Nov. 27, 2013, and will be presented in 3D in select theaters.

Gad brings his sense of humor and his incomparable personality to Olaf, a fun and lively snowman who joins Anna and Kristoff on their journey to save the kingdom. The film, TV and stage star is a veteran of the famed Groundlings Improv troupe and founder of The Lost Nomads Comedy Troupe. He appears alongside Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson in The Internship, and has a guest-starring role in Fox's New Girl. Upcoming roles include the biopic jOBS, in which he stars as Apple co-creator Steve Wozniak. Gad's credits also include Thanks for Sharing, Love and Other Drugs, The Daily Show, The Rocker, 21 and Crossing Over. He starred in Broadway's "Book of Mormon," for which he was nominated for a Tony. Gad's Broadway credits also include "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

Fontana provides the voice of Anna's handsome suitor Hans, who steps in to govern Arendelle when Anna takes off to find her sister. The actor was seen on Broadway as Prince Charming in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," for which he received a Tony nomination. His other Broadway credits include "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Brighton Beach Memoirs," "Billy Elliot" and "Sunday in the Park with George." Fontana also starred in 2011's off-Broadway play "Sons of the Prophet." He's received Drama Desk, Lortel, Obie and Clarence Derwent Awards. On TV, Fontana has appeared on The Good Wife, Royal Pains, A Gifted Man and Made in Jersey.

Tudyk, who gives voice to a prominent duke visiting Arendelle for a coronation ceremony, returns to the WDAS recording studio following an Annie Award-winning performance as the voice of King Candy in Wreck-It Ralph. A veteran of the big and small screens, Tudyk stars in the critically-acclaimed ABC comedy Suburgatory. He can be seen in 42 as Ben Chapman, manager of the 1947 Philadelphia Phillies and one of Jackie Robinson's most vocal antagonists. Tudyk also appears in Arrested Development. His other credits include Firefly, 28 Days, A Knight's Tale, Death at a Funeral, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Knocked Up and 3:10 to Yuma. Tudyk lent his vocal talents to a host of animated films, including three of the Ice Age films and Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked, as well as Robot Chicken and Family Guy. On Broadway, he starred in "Epic Proportions," "Spamalot" and "Prelude to a Kiss."

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph, presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey-teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven-to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The film is directed by Chris Buck (Tarzan, Surf's Up) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, Wreck-It Ralph), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog). Featuring music from Tony winner Robert Lopez ("The Book of Mormon," "Avenue Q") and Kristen Anderson-Lopez ("In Transit"), Frozen is in theaters in 3D on November 27, 2013. For more information, check out Disney.com/Frozen, like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneyFrozen and follow us on Twitter: @DisneyAnimation.

Frozen comes to theaters November 27th, 2013 and stars Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, James Pasierbowicz, Alan Tudyk, Santino Fontana. The film is directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee.

Jim Sturgess stars as a recent Harvard medical school graduate that takes an internship at a mental institution. Unaware the hospital has been overrun by its patients, the insane are now posing as doctors. Kate Beckinsale stars as the title character, whom the young intern falls in love with. No details were given for Brendan Gleeson and David Thewlis' characters, but they join a cast that also includes Ben Kingsley and Michael Caine.

Brad Anderson is directing from a screenplay by Joe Gangemi (Wind Chill), who had written the original screenplay more than 15 years ago. The script is based on a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson, Mark Amin and Cami Winikoff are producing, with David Higgins, Christa Campbell, Lati Grobman and Mark Gill executive producing. Shooting is scheduled to begin on June 24.

Eliza Graves comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, Ben Kingsley, Michael Caine, Brendan Gleeson, David Thewlis. The film is directed by Brad Anderson.

Fans of the FX series Wilfred can relive the entire second season with Wilfred: Season Two, currently available on Blu-ray and DVD from Fox Home Entertainment. Elijah Wood stars as Ryan, who sees his neighbor's dog Wilfred (Jason Gann) as a man in a dog suit, while everybody else just sees a normal dog. We have a contest lined up where our readers can win this Blu-ray set, featuring all 13 Season 2 episodes and several special features. Take a look at how you can bring home this set today.

Winners Receive:

• Wilfred: Season Two Blu-ray

Elijah Wood and Jason Gann return for another fearlessly funny season of Wilfred...the story of a dog and his man. Season 2 finds Ryan making a fresh start with a real job and a new girlfriend. But with Wilfred's help, Ryan discovers he still has a lot to learn about life, including "squishy" viral videos and the on-going cuteness war between dogs and babies.

Special Features:

• Deleted Scenes

  Blooper Reel

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  News at Noon with Jenna

  Wilfred/Ryan Mash-up

Justin Lin was originally brought on to direct the film back in late 2009, but left in 2011 to focus on Fast & Furious 6. After his departure, the studio hired Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to take the reigns on the project. He left in November of 2012 after not being able to match visions with the studio. They are currently searching for his replacement, leaving the Green Lantern star in limbo. This gives the producers a chance to start over and appoint a new director, who will in turn hire a new star that fits his or her vision.

The first Highlander was directed by Russell Mulcahy and starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. The film lead to five sequels and a TV series. Ryan Reynolds most recently voiced a role in DreamWorks Animation's Turbo and will be seen in Robert Schwentke action comedy R.I.P.D.

Highlander comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Ryan Reynolds. The film is directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.

The film combines multiple stories from Frank Miller's books with new plot-lines written specifically for the movie. In Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Dwight is hunted by his only love Ava Lord, who watches his life go down the drain. The story is set before the five-issue comic book series The Big Fat Kill, which explains the story behind the character's face change.

The film would have been the second Robert Rodriguez film to hit the big screen this year with Machete Kills schedule to theaters in September. Frank Miller also has 300: Rise of an Empire slated to release March 7th, 2014.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For comes to theaters August 22nd, 2014 and stars Jamie Chung, Jessica Alba, Alexa Vega, Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson, Jaime King, Michael Madsen, Dennis Haysbert. The film is directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez.

Henry Thomas captured America's heart as Elliott in the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and he hasn't stopped working since. He starred in one of my personal childhood favorites, Cloak and Dagger, and in notable films such as Valmont, Legends of the Fall, Suicide Kings, All The Pretty Horses, Gangs of New York, Dear John, and many more. The actor returns to play music icon Hank Williams in The Last Ride, currently available on Blu-ray and DVD. Set just days before the country singer passed away, this drama is based on the true story of a young man (Jesse James) hired to drive Hank to a series of concerts over the New Year's Eve holiday, and the bond that formed between these very different men. I recently had the chance to speak with Henry Thomas over the phone about The Last Ride. Here's what he had to say.

I recently got to see this, and I wasn't too familiar with Hank Williams story, but it was quite an intriguing story. This is based on an actual story, but can you talk about what kind of fictional elements that were added into this story? Was there a balance there?

Henry Thomas: Thank you, first of all. Most of the dialogue was pretty fictional. You can find the true account of the trip, as told by the real chauffeur, a guy named Charles Carr, from Montgomery, Alabama. He was the real Silas, and there are several conspiracies about what happened on that journey, based on his account.

When you play someone as iconic as Hank, how much research goes into the mannerisms, the way he talks, and the way he moves, especially with his condition. Was there a lot you went into, after you got this role?

Henry Thomas: Yes, there was a lot of research on my part. The frustrating thing, for me, was, because of the nature of the project, and the fact that we didn't have very much money, I was doing other jobs in between, before we were getting to the production phase. I felt a little bit like I didn't have enough time to put into it, because it felt like such a big character to play, and such a responsibility. I started to get a little obsessed with getting it right, and worried that I didn't look exactly like him, and that I was going to mess everything up. I didn't have enough time to lose enough weight, all of these things. I think, ultimately, what happened was, I just started concentrating on the things I could control, and that was creating a character based on what I knew of Hank Williams, and really trying to tell the story, more than anything. Hopefully the audience will believe in the illusion a bit, and part of that was watching how he moved and his performances on stage. Concentrating on the physical things helped me. Also, I'm a guitar player and I sing as well, and even though I don't perform in the film, a lot of me discovering who he was, was actually going through his songs in my trailer, before I would go on set.

This is very much a story of that time period too. I always kept thinking that if someone as big as Hank Williams was just walking around like that today, he'd be mobbed by the public. You do see instances where he's recognized, but I thought it was interesting that it was a portrait at that time, where people weren't as obsessed with singers and celebrities as they are now. I thought it was an intriguing aspect that he can sit down with those guys in West Virginia and hang out and talk about life.

Henry Thomas: Sure. The director, Harry Thomason, he was always saying that not a lot of people, especially on the backroads, had TV's at the time. Not everybody would have known what Hank Williams would have looked like. They'd know what he sounded like, or maybe they'd see a picture in the paper or something, but that'd be it. He wouldn't be over-exposed like now (Laughs).

Can you talk about working with Harry Thomason and how he wanted to shape this story?

Henry Thomas: This kind of gestated for a long time, and Harry has been a part of it for most of it's life. I think he had to struggle with a lot of budgetary restraints, but he stuck with it and got it done. It was a hell of a work load, but I really think, considering what we had and how we had to shoot this, we got some amazing stuff out of it.

I loved the chemistry between you and Jesse. It was such an interesting arc, how contentious it was at first and how the ice began to break. It was really cool to see how that relationship evolved. I know a lot of times, when actors play contentious characters like that, they're separated on the set. Did you have that at all on this project?

Henry Thomas: We did the opposite. Jesse and I got together all the time, and we would rehearse things off the set, because we didn't have a lot of time to rehearse when we were on set, and we'd have dinner together and talk about the day. We actually became really good friends, and I talk to him now all the time. We acted all that (Laughs). It was good that, for a young actor, I mean, Jesse wasn't even 21 at the time we were shooting, he had a really good work ethic and he was really all about getting the best performances we could out of each moment we had. I was really glad for that. That was a big issue in our minds, when we were going into it.

Is there anything you can say about Big Sur? There is just a fantastic cast in that. What can you say about your character, and have you heard anything about release plans?

Henry Thomas: Well, I still haven't seen the film, but it's kind of funny because this character I play, I don't really have that much dialogue, and nobody in the film has much dialogue, because it's mostly voice-over of Jean-Marc Barr doing Jack Kerouac, which is often-times lifted straight out of the novel. I really don't have any idea of how much I'm in the film, or anything. It's really weird, because it was kind of a surreal film, but I'll tell you the guy I'm supposed to be, if you don't see me in the movie. I play, basically, one of the contemporaries of Jack Kerouac, who is essentially responsible for bringing Zen Buddhism to the West Coast. He was a poet and a bit of an artist, but he was mainly famous as the guy that introduced San Francisco to Zen Buddhism, and founded one of the Buddhist temples there.

Is there anything you're working on this summer you can talk about?

Henry Thomas: I did a pilot for ABC called Betrayal, and that got picked up, so I'm officially going to be on everybody's TV, if they're tuned to ABC on Sunday's at some unspecified time. They can watch me every week, which is a first for me, but we'll see how it plays out. I'm starting up in mid-July in Chicago for the next nine months or so. I play a character who's the son of a very rich and powerful man, but he suffered an accident and he has brain damage. He's high-functioning, but mentally deficient, a little slower on the uptake. It's kind of an interesting character.

What would you like to say to any fans of Hank Williams or fans or anyone who's curious about The Last Ride, about why they should pick it up on Blu-ray and DVD?

Henry Thomas: I'm really happy that people are now able to find it. Everyone I mentioned it to, I was always met with the same reaction of, 'When can I see that?' I got a little sick of saying, 'I don't know if you'll ever get to see it,' so I'm just really happy that it's out there, and people can find it. Check it out.

That's all I have. Thanks so much Henry. It was great talking to you.

Henry Thomas: It was great talking to you, Brian.

You can watch Henry Thomas play legendary musician Hank Williams in The Last Ride, currently available on Blu-ray and DVD.

The Last Ride was released June 22nd, 2012 and stars Henry Thomas, Jesse James, Fred Dalton Thompson, Kaley Cuoco, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ray McKinnon, Rick Dial, James Hampton. The film is directed by Harry Thomason.