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Sofia Vergara Bows Out of The Paperboy

Samantha Lui — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:48:15 +0000

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Looks like there will be more Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in upcoming episodes of the award-winning sitcom Modern Family.

According to Deadline, Sofia Vergara who was announced to be part of the cast of the Lee Daniels’ directed drama The Paperboy, has just dropped out of the film.

When the start date of the movie got pushed back a week, the schedule conflicted with her day job on Modern Family, whose third season will shooting by then.

“Modern Family is her first priority, so once she was made aware of the change in schedule, she had no choice but to pull,” said an insider in her camp.

Vergara, will however be a part of The Three Stooges, a film adaptation of the television series directed by the Farrelly brothers.

The Paperboy, which stars Matthew McConaughey, Tobey Maguire and Zac Efron, is based on the Pete Dexter novel about a newspaper reporter who returns home to FLorida to investigate the possible unlawful imprisonment of a death-row inmate.

So what do you think of Vergara’s dropping out?

Personally, I don’t mind at all because her character on Modern Family is my favourite. I’m sure other films will be coming her way in the future!

Ben Affleck to Join Star-Studded Gatsby Cast

RM Franks — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:43:57 +0000

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Mad-scientist director Baz Luhrmann is hard at work on his new film adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, The Great Gatsby.

The film is already featuring huge names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan, and is also set to be shot in 3D (because nothing says 3D like early 20th century American literature).

Oh yah, and now Ben Affleck is getting in on the fun also.

Apparently Affleck, who now directs (Gone Baby Gone, The Town), is busy helming his 3rd directorial project, Argo. However if he can coordinate his schedule, the actor would play Tom Buchanan, the materialistic husband of Carey Mulligan’s Daisy.

Luhrmann must not have too much in store for the character of Buchanan, as Affleck’s acting has been parodied for being extremely one-dimensional and bland. (His directing ability is another story entirely.)

In the words of Bobb’e J. Thompson in Role Models, “You white? You Ben Affleck.”

Movie Review: Brothers

Ilan Mester — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:25:11 +0000

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There’s one main reason to see Jim Sheridan’s latest drama “Brothers:” its talented cast. The adaptation of the award-winning Danish film about post-traumatic stress is gripping to say the least. However, its main fault is being predictable, but if audiences can get past that, they’re in for an emotional battle.

“Brothers” takes place in a small Minnesota military town and tells the story of Marine captain Sam Cahill (played by Tobey Maguire). Unlike many other war films, however, this one focuses on the family.

All is well in the Cahill household until Sam is called up for a return trip to Afghanistan, forcing him to leave behind his beautiful wife Grace (Natalie Portman) and two young daughters. Tension rises among the family when Sam’s younger brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal) is released from prison. The two brothers share a rapport, unlike the rest of his family (mainly their father), who doesn’t understand the ex-con and deems Sam as the “good” son.

It’s no surprise that the family dynamics start to change as soon as Sam is pronounced dead in Afghanistan. Following the absence of his brother, Tommy finds purpose in taking care of Grace and his nieces — giving him a newfound sense of responsibility. However, Sam’s survival is never in question for the audience, no spoilers here — in fact, it’s in the trailer.

And it’s also no surprise that the Sam that returns from war — one who endured Taliban-inflicted torture and guilt while under captivity — is a changed man. Unfortunately, his relationship with every single family member takes a volatile turn and the old Sam slowly vanishes. As expected, the film really stresses post-traumatic stress disorder, which is what the story hinges on.

I wouldn’t go as far as to say this movie hinges on its cast as well. But there’s no denying their role in making “Brothers” worthwhile. The film’s three stars, Portman, Gyllenhaal and Maguire deliver one of their best performances to-date. Grace could not be a more fitting name for Portman’s character who exudes grace and integrity.

It’s also interesting that each of the three actors was cast in a relatively new and unexpected role. Gyllenhaal who’s no stranger to the friendly “guy next door” type of role, was cast as an ex-con. Portamn, who to many is still labeled as a member of “young Hollywood,” was cast as a mother of two. And finally, Spider-Man himself (a.k.a Maguire) is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in the film.

They’re all out of their elements and yet they undoubtedly pull the characters off with memorable performances. Also worth mentioning are the two young actresses Bailee Madison and Taylor Geare, who play Portman and Maguire’s daughters. The way they connect with the cast is so authentic, it makes it effortless for the audience to in turn connect with the family’s hardships.

It’s clear that Sheridan knows how to tell a story through family dynamics and specific detail. You add a great cast to the mix and there’s little room for error.

‘Tropic Thunder’ Features Fake Trailers

andPOP Staff — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:31:13 +0000

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“Grindhouse” may have bombed at the box office, but it has had a lasting impression.

According to SlashFilm.com, the new Ben Stiller movie, “Tropic Thunder” will feature fake trailers. The idea is taken from the Tarantino-Rodriguez collaboration.

According to the site’s source, one of the trailers is for a faux film called “Satan’s Alley” and featured Robert Downey, Jr. (who stars in “Tropic Thunder”) and Tobey Maguire.

The fake “Grindhouse” trailers were so popular that one of them, “Machete,” is actually being made into a full-length film.

Spider-Man Weds

andPOP Staff — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:28:15 +0000

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SPIDER-MAN TOBEY MAGUIRE has wed JENNIFER MEYER, the mother of his baby daughter, in a secret Hawaiian ceremony.

The couple exchanged vows in a romantic Labor Day (03Sep07) sunset ceremony on Maui.

The low-key nuptials were attended by a small group of close friends,
according to U.S. magazine In Touch Weekly.

Maguire and Meyer, the daughter of Universal Studios executive Ron Meyer, have been dating since 2003. They announced their engagement last summer (06), when Meyer was four months pregnant.

The couple became parents to baby Ruby in November (06).

Sources tell In Touch, Maguire’s best friend Leonardo DiCaprio was invited to the wedding, but was unable to attend because of filming commitments. (KL/ITC)

‘Spider-Baby’ for Tobey Maguire

andPOP Staff — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:28:06 +0000

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Actor Tobey Maguire and fiancée Jennifer Meyer, a jewelry designer, welcomed their first child on Friday in Los Angeles.

The 31-year-old “Spider-Man” star and 29-year-old Meyer had a baby girl. Her name has not yet been released.

The two have been together since 2003 and announced their engagement this year.

Meyer is the daughter of Universal Studios president Ron Meyer, and counts celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Kidman amongst her jewelry fans.

Maguire makes his super-hero return to the big screen when “Spider-Man 3″ opens in May 2007.