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The Informant - Matt Damon plays a crazy corporate executive with a mustache

Friday, July 03, 2009

Matt Damon, star of The Bourne Trilogy, is starring as Mark Whitacre in the upcoming Dark Comedy/Thriller The Informant.

Jonathan Decarlo @ Examiner points out:

“Not only did Whitacre suffer from manic depressive disorder while working with the FBI, but he also implicated himself as a corporate swindler during said informing and spent close to eight and a half years in a prison “camp” for multiple counts of fraud. It’s not rocket science why this story was made into a movie at this point in our political and financial climate.”

Totally bemused by this piece of info, I had to check Mark Whitacre’s Wikipedia entry. Sure enough, with dozens of citations and 2 books written about him (The Informant being the basis for the movie), this true story stands up on its own, albeit crazy, legs.

Directed by Steven Soderbergh (who also did “Sex, Lies, and Videotape“, directed the Ocean’s Trilogy, and recently, “The Girlfriend Experience“) The Informant is based on a true story; Mark Whitacre, vice president of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), becomes the star witness and primary informant for an FBI investigation into ADM’s agriculture related price fixing.

Damon’s character, both naive and ambitious, really looks in over his head in this brand new trailer.

Check out more from The Informant-  including still pictures, videos, news and more before it arrives in theaters on Oct. 9, 2009.

Sacha Baron Cohen is Outrageous - New Bruno Videoclips

Thursday, July 02, 2009

MovieSet has a treasure trove of Bruno video clips from the new Borat-like adventure starring SBC.

If you’re some sort of monk, or you just don’t know what BRÜNO is all about, start by watching the hilarious Bruno Trailer.

Then check out the videos below for a preview of this highly anticipated comedy with the infamous “Gotcha!” footage that made Sacha Baron Cohen famous.

Bruno Videoclip #1 - Military Assault

This first clip involves the flamboyant fashionista daring a couple officers of the military with his unique style and additional accessories to the outfit he was provided at some type of bootcamp.

Bruno Videoclip #2 - Bruno Interviews Parents for Crazy Baby Photoshoot

The second clip is a little different, it shows a couple parents answering some intense questions about their children’s safety. Looks like Bruno is pretending to be a crazy professional baby photographer and he will stop …

at Nothing!

More Bruno

For More Bruno, Stills and News, have a glance at the Bruno Sitelet right here on MovieSet!

The MovieSet Review of ‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Ice Age 3 storyline exceeds expectations, rivals parts One and Two

By Phillip Nakov
movieset.com

The sub-zero heroes from the previous two Ice Age pics are back in full form as they embark on an incredible adventure beneath the ice, discovering a world of dinosaurs in the center of the earth! Continue reading…

Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs’, ‘Bruno’ and ‘The Irishman’ - Behind The Scenes #55

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Welcome to another episode of The Behind The Scenes Show with Eric Fell and Shaun Stewart. This web-i-sode we check out the new 3D animation ‘ Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs‘, Sascha Baron Cohen’s ‘Bruno‘ and ‘The Irishman‘. Enjoy!

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The sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbusters “Ice Age” and “Ice Age: The Meldown” are back, on an incredible adventure…for the ages. Scrat is still trying to nab the ever-elusive nut (while, maybe, finding true love); Manny and Ellie await the birth of their mini-mammoth, Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs; and Diego the saber-toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too “soft” hanging with his pals. On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into a mysterious underground world, where they have some close encounters with dinosaurs, battle flora and fauna run amuck - and meet a relentless, one-eyed, dino-hunting weasel named Buck. - In Theaters July 1st, 2009.

The creator, star, writer and producer of Borat and Da Ali G Show has created the gutsiest, craziest and most dangerous comedy to be released in mainstream theaters. In Bruno, Baron Cohen introduces moviegoers to the next character from his award-winning series: a gay fashionista who is the host of the top-rated late night fashion show in any German-speaking country…apart from Germany. Bruno’s mission? To become the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler. His strategy? To crisscross the globe in the hopes of finding fame and love. - In Theaters July 30th, 2009.

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The Irishman chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob.  Greene was as an upstart longshoreman union rep and later became a cocky, legendarily difficult-to-kill troublemaker in the world of organized crime in the 1970’s. Based on the real story of mobster Danny Greene, Christoper Walken will play the loan shark and nightclub owner Shondor Birns and Val Kilmer is a Cleveland police detective who befriends Greene.

In a game of seduction, never fall in love - “Cheri” gets a closer look

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

It is turn of the century in 1920 Paris and a scandalous romp is underfoot in Cheri - a period piece with Kathy Bates alongside the trio who made Dangerous Liaisons - in theaters now.

In this seductive and sensational tale, Michelle Pfeiffer stars as a ravishing Parisian courtesan who takes a naive young man half her age – rising British star Rupert Friend - into her boudoir to teach him a thing or two about women.

The Cheri Synopsis continues …

But of course, he learns all too well and turns out to be her perfect match. He doesn’t want to grow up and she doesn’t want to grow old and together they defy all of society’s rules. Their affair is pure pleasure – as they trade light-hearted romantic barbs and indulge in their delicious, upside-down chemistry — until they do the one thing that will make an outrage of it all, most significantly to themselves: fall in love. And gradually they each come to see there will be weighty consequences of this unusual affair.

In this video clip from Cheri, you can see the seduction resplendent with fabulous costumes and sweeping music:

See more Stills, Videoclips, and the Trailer on the MovieSet Cheri Sitelet

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Trailer Park Boys - Complete Police Dossier

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

To celebrate Canada Day - and the Trailer Park Boys Countdown to Liquor Day Sweepstakes - here’s a reference compendium of Trailer Park Boys stuff on the web plus some handy guides to educate you about their unique culture stemming from Sunnyvale, Nova Scotia.

First off - Mug Shots

Documented By ‘Gendarme’ Robert Scales

Book ‘em - Official Record

The Trailer Park Boys Movie - Countdown to Liquor Day

Trailer Park Boys - Sunnyvale Facebook

Trailer Park Boys - Official

Telefilm Canada - Trailer Park Boys

Bubbles (Mike Smith) - YouTube channel

Lock ‘em up & Give ‘em a Sandwich

Trailer Park Boys dot ORG - Unofficial

Trailer Park Boys - Wikipedia

Trailer Park Boys, The Movie - Wikipedia

Trailer Park Boys 411 - check out their “Official” Trailer Park Boys FAQ

Q. Everyone is always asking if the boys smoke real weed on the show.
A. The answer is no, they don’t. They smoke herbal buds. Check it Out

Q. What is the song that is always playing in Cyrus’s red corvette?
A. The song is by Rick Jeffery and it’s called “I’m Old (You’re Young)”

Q. Who is the voice of the guys that yells “WHAT IN THE FUCK?” in the park?
A. It’s none other then the one and only Mike Smith (Bubbles)

Q. Why did Cory and Trevor leave the show and are not in Season 7?
A. Here is an article that gets into why they left the show.

Q. Why do people call Ricky Raveen as a joke in the show?
A. The Raveen reference is in regards to a Canadian TV star from a while back. More here.

Waterloo’s Trailer Park Boys Tribute Club - who offer TPB mantras:

“Shitty work bud”

“Sometimes Life is Greasy”

“Go with the liquor”

“The winds of shit are blowing”

“In Cod We Trusted”

“Garbage Juice is Bad for Kitties”

“When Caring is Outlawed only Outlaws will Care”

Bail out to Contest

Each of our four Grand Prize Winners will receive: Trailer Park Boys: The Complete Series including special DVD stash bag

Star Trek Sweepstakes - Win memorabilia signed by JJ Abrams

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Star Trek ‘Director’s Cut’ Sweepstakes

No doubt you saw the new Star Trek movie - in fact you probably saw it twice because you are a true fan of the Star Trek universe.

In honor of this exciting installment of the Star Trek story, MovieSet assembled a prize-pack worthy of a hardcore fan including a press backgrounder signed by Director JJ Abrams who brought this dynamic installment of Star Trek to life, plus a pair of numbered and framed Star Trek film cell art pieces to display on your own bridge, den or bedroom.

Be sure to explore the collection of behind the scenes Star Trek videos, pictures and news at MovieSet.com.

The Star Trek Director’s Cut Sweepstakes runs from June 25 until Aug. 1 2009 - Enter daily for more chances to win.

One Lucky Winner Scores a Grand Prize Pack with:

(1) Star Trek media backgrounder signed by Director JJ Abrams

Collected by MovieSet correspondent Quinn Bender at the Star Trek press junket in LA, this is a photo-copied media hand-out filled with behind the scenes stories, challenges and anecdotes from the making of Star Trek. Comes with a MovieSet COA.

(2) Framed and numbered Star Trek film cells art pieces

Each features mini-poster art from Star Trek (2009), surrounded by hand-picked film cells depicting action from the film with Certificate of Authenticity and a black frame ready for hanging.

SO ENTER THE CONTEST

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Blood: The Last Vampire - Emerging Star Gianna Jun Wields her own Sword

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Yawn, another Vampire movie …

But wait! This one - Blood: The Last Vampire - has a bit of a different flavor - samurais and tough girls and slashes into theaters July 10th, 2009.

In this international collaborative project, renowned producers Bill Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero) and Abel Nahmias (11 Commandments, La Beuze) team up with director Chris Nahon (Kiss of the Dragon) on this English language vampire slaying adventure, where the hope of the world rests in the hands of a beautiful young woman.

The beautiful young woman mentioned is played by Korean superstar actress Gianna Jun - Yup, she’s cute, but also tough and talented. In fact, she’s described as, “someone by whom young men throughout Asia dreamed to be beaten up.”

Here’s a short bio:

Born in 1981, Korean actress Gianna is a celebrated artist over Asia. She is known by the name Jeon Ji-hyun at home and in her earlier movies, the most notable one being MY SASSY GIRL (2001) where she played a violent, hot-tempered girlfriend. Gianna’s youthful beauty makes her a much-sought spokesperson for many consumer products. BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE shows off yet another side of Gianna – an emerging action star. She performs most of the stunts herself which are highly demanding even for male actors.

This film seems bound to make Ms. Jun into a household name in other countries - the stills from set look grainy, gritty and evocative with none of the pandering or cheesiness oft-associated with the action/fantasy genre. Further the film doesn’t seem to be made for teen-only audience as fans of classic quests and martial arts films seem targeted in this high-quality production.

Video from Blood: The Last Vampire

Blood: The Last Vamprire slashes into Theaters July 10th, 2009.

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Tyler Perry’s new Madea movie - I Can Do Bad All by Myself

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Seems no other filmmaker cranks out the content like Tyler Perry who makes a couple major features a year - mostly based around Madea, a sassy Grandma with trouble written all over her - but also brings a message with her madness!

The newest installment is “I Can Do Bad All by Myself ” - here’s the gist:

When “Madea”, America’s favorite pistol-packing grandma, catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April.

Initially wanting nothing to do with the kids, April learns along the way that she can change her old ways and become a better person. But it takes a lot of work and the help of a handsome Mexican immigrant who moves in with April to push her to change.

The previous adventure was Madea Goes to Jail - the DVD release of which was featured on the Behind the Scenes vidcast #49. Tyler Perry is a solo-industry in that he produces, directs, writes AND stars in the Madea films as the title character.

This clip gives a sense of what’s Tyler Perry’s style is all about, ergo: “I’m not gonna put my weapons down for no officer, I’m sorry. All I want you to do is send an ambulance because I’m gonna bust a cap in these fools.”

More clips from I Can Do Bad All By Myself are coming but be sure to explore the Madea Goes to Jail archive for 20+ videos of interviews, behind the scenes and b-roll.

Harry Potter 6 - The Half Blood Prince + Vocabulary Cheatsheet

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Boost Your Potter lexicon to avoid looking like a Hogwart’s newbiee

By Jeff Otto
movieset.com

Okay, so you’re a little behind in the Harry Potter series. Maybe your favorite niece is coming to town and you’ve promised to watch all the movies before her visit so you can take her to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on July 15th. But then you realize there are five of these already, and each one is over two hours long. Yikes!

Don’t worry, Movieset has you covered. When little Janie or Susie or Mary or Melanie comes to town talking of Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Gryffindors and Quidditch matches, you’ll be able to hold your own at least enough to avoid sounding too much like a Muggle (Don’t worry, we’ll tell you what that is too).

Just to get you started, Half-Blood Prince is the sixth adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s wildly popular series of novels. As with the others, the central characters are Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). To make things easier, remember that this is the sixth movie based on the sixth book telling about the aforementioned character’s sixth year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this story, Potter discovers a book marked “Property of the Half-Blood Prince,” which unleashes some secrets of the mysterious dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes).

So here’s a list of characters and terms. Study up and you might still maintain that favorite uncle status. And if that doesn’t work, you can always just spend $52 dollars on candy at the movie theater and bribe your niece into a sugar coma.

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