Speaking with press over the weekend in Santa Monica to promote his new romantic comedy, Friends with Benefits, Justin Timberlake almost got away without answering questions about his latest venture -- the still-mysterious rebirth of social networking site MySpace. Despite journalists being asked not to pose personal questions to the star, the inquiry was put to Timberlake: What exactly is going on with MySpace?
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It's the unofficial 84th birthday of our favorite chain convenience store, 7-Eleven, meaning two things: First, you're entitled to a free Slurpee (at all participating locations) and second, it's as good a time as any to look back at some of the best scenes set in 7-Eleven-like establishments in movie history. Who knew that one-stop-shop marts were appropriate settings for pregnancy scares, super-human cyborgs, Michael Bay-directed hold-ups and most frightening of all, a skinny, '90s era Alec Baldwin in a track suit?
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Back in April it was revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger was in talks to take the lead role in the The Last Stand, a Western about a broken down sheriff who must stand-up to a drug cartel and save his town. That project got pushed aside by Cry Macho, the fifth Terminator film, and some screaming infidelities, but now Deadline reports it's back on -- with a start-date scheduled for September. It looks like Arnold is back. Again. [Deadline]
It's officially Spike Lee Day here at Movieline! On the heels of the rumor that Lee is directing some sort of spiritual cousin to Do the Right Thing! comes an official confirmation of the last Lee rumor: Mandate Pictures has announced that the director will take over duties on an American remake of Oldboy, the 2003 Chan-wook Park film that Steven Spielberg and Will Smith were once discussing. Kinda awesome! Click through for the press release, and start fantasy casting in the comments section.
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· Rachel Weisz plays the titular do-gooder in The Whistleblower, an inspired by true events thriller about a U.N. International Police Force member who uncovers a sex-trafficking ring in Bosnia. Timely! Also, harrowing, as this new clip featuring Weisz and David Strathairn illustrates. Click through to watch, then stick around for more Buzz Break.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting wouldn't be an ensemble rom-com in the vein of He's Just Not That Into You and Valentine's Day without a cast of dozens. As such: Elizabeth Banks is the latest actress to sign on, joining Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker and Anna Kendrick. Banks will star as a "baby-crazy" expectant mother and children's book writer who has militant views on breast feeding. Sounds not too screechy at all. [Coming Soon]
Around the halls of Movieline HQ, Jason Segel is something of a hero. After all, he's the man responsible for the wonderfully rewatchable Forgetting Sarah Marshall, as well Nick Andopolis, Marshall Eriksen and the only good moments in Bad Teacher. Oh, and a little thing called The Muppets. In the U.S. marketing for the film, Segel is front and center -- something that unfortunately isn't the case on this new international poster. Selling the Muppets with only the Muppets? Interesting decision, Disney! Click through for a look, already disappointed Jason Segel fans.
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Before it all ends on Friday with the release of The Deathly Hallows Part 2, the Harry Potter franchise had one last task to overcome. No, not finding another Horcrux; rather, surviving one more press conference. With the exception of Daniel Radcliffe (busy singing and dancing on Broadway), the main cast members and creative team behind the beloved series spent their Sunday at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Manhattan answering questions from assembled journalists. Ahead, the nine best revelations.
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For the fourth time this summer an R-rated comedy opened big at the box office. Despite what some might say, the message is clear: you love laughing! Especially when the laughing involves Jennifer Aniston discussing her proclivity to masturbate while watching Gossip Girl. With $28 million in ticket sales, Horrible Bosses is comedy hit -- and that means there's plenty to discuss.
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Despite its Barry Bonds-friendly title, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has nothing in common with the controversial former slugger. Judging from the Guy Ritchie-directed first film, it might not have much in common with Arthur Conan Doyle either, but thanks to the charms of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, that won't matter too much. The first posters for the December sequel have arrived with Downey and Law front and center -- and Jared Harris and Noomi Rapace mysteriously lurking in the background. Click through to check them out.
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Also in this Monday edition of The Broadsheet: G.I. Joe 2 gets a villain... Jonah Hill spars with EW over quotes... Kate Hudson has a baby... and more ahead.
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The week after the Fourth of July is historically a Hollywood crap shoot, but studios gambled smartly and reaped the benefits this weekends with strong openings from Horrible Bosses and Zookeeper. Meanwhile, last week's bombastic belle of the blockbuster ball staged an encore at the top of the box-office charts. Your Weekend Receipts are here.
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Prince William and his new bride Kate, the couple also known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, made their way west Saturday night for BAFTA's Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles. The occasion brought out luminaries upon luminaries to greet the royal duo, leaving a photographic record that provided endless intrigue and enjoyment this morning at Movieline HQ. Herewith, a sample.
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It hasn't been the best of Julys for Tom Hanks -- after all, Larry Crowne fizzled with both critics and audiences -- but that should change today, if only because it's his birthday! Hanx -- as he's known to his over 2 million Twitter followers -- was born in Concord, Calif on July 9, 1956, and here at Movieline we encourage you to celebrate the joyous occasion the only way that seems appropriate: by remembering his best onscreen moment.
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