With plenty of gorgeous sweeping landscapes, a generous helping of bibbity bobbity boo, and a tightly corseted heroine, Cinderella makes her way to theaters as Disney's latest princess to get a live action adaptation. It stays very close to the original 1950's telling, not taking the generous liberties that last year's Maleficent did, but it still has plenty to inspire dreams and foot fetishes.

After her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, who reduce her to scullery maid. Despite her circumstances, she refuses to despair. An invitation to a palace ball gives Ella hope that she might reunite with the dashing stranger (Richard Madden) she met in the woods, but her stepmother prevents her from going. Help arrives in the form of a kindly beggar woman who has a magic touch for ordinary things.

Director, Kenneth Branagh brings his picturesque landscapes and love of Shakespeare out in full force. In every rolling scenic pan, the focus remains on Cinderella, highlighted as almost a beacon. She's just a little bit brighter than anything around her, even from a distance. Every scene, especially the Prince's fete is so opulent and textured, it brings a whole new level of awe to the beautiful picture. Cinderella's classic ballgown is beyond gorgeous with its lavish layers, and butterfly accents.

The story itself plays on the safe side, all the while shoving the message of being brave and kind will conquer all. It gets a little preachy, and repetitive. While much is the same as the classic cartoon, there are a few changes, which makes the classic feel new again. One of those changes is the introduction of Ella's parents that have only been mentioned in back story in the past. A golden haired Hayley Atwell brings Cinderella's mother to life, displaying both strength and tenderness. She like her daughter, are so sugary sweet, that she's too good to be true. Ben Chaplin is Cinderella's handsome traveling salesman father, who is dotting on his daughter, and utterly in love with his wife. The loss of her father is utterly devastating, and  so well done, that its tear worthy.

From there the story delves into the more classical aspects with Cate Blanchett's Lady Tremaine turning the young Ella slowing into nothing more than a servant girl waiting upon her and her horrible daughters. Blanchett really shines in this aspect, delivering a performance that is reminiscent of the movie stars of the golden age such as Bette Davis. She revels in her wickedness, and had the film focused on her instead it would have been a delightfully darker tale. The little back story into her descend into darkness really helps to flesh out her character.

Instead Cinderella goes for a much more naive and lighthearted feel, and excels there as well. Lily James is mindnumbingly sweet as Cinderella. Her childlike positivity can make the most callous of us believe in magic. She emits a fresh exuberant attitude while being free speaking and earnest, its easy to see why the Prince would fall head over heels for the girl after a chance meeting in the woods. And the way the girl effortlessly glides into the Prince's fete, its no wonder that she's the belle of the ball.

And speaking of the Prince, Richard Madden is so shiny and bright as the Prince, he's almost hard to look at. Seriously shiny, to the point I think they must have applied Vaseline to his teeth. I'm not sure if it was the beard or dire scowl on his face during his Game of Thrones days, but his blue eyes have never shined so bright.

The rest of the supporting cast are equally delightful in the very small parts their given. Delivering an extra bit of glitter and Helena Bonham Carter brings to life Cinderella's playful and slightly ditzy Fairy Godmother. Holliday Grainger's Anastasia and Sophie McShera's Drizella are byproducts of an overly doting, but fairly rotten mother, who've spoiled them beyond repair. Derek Jacobi is the kind hearted king, with a bad ticker, who's part is all too brief. Rounding out the cast are Nonso Anozie as the Prince's sound board and Captain of the guard and Stellan Skarsgård as the dubious Grand Duke.

Many will come for the mass appeal of the short Frozen Fever playing before it, but will find themselves falling in love with Cinderella. The story lacks the panache or uniqueness of Enchanted or The Princess Bride, but more than makes up for those short comings with charm delivering a story with loss, love and magic.

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There's so little time to say all that can be said about the latest Marvel blockbuster, "Thor: The Dark World." But, I will do my best to touch on that which deserves noting. There will be spoilers. You have been warned.

Right from the start, the film puts forth visually stunning cinematography. The special effects team for this film has either doubled in size, hours, budget, or all of the above in comparison to the first Thor film. It combines the majestic grandeur of medieval tales of warriors who find glory through riding into battle, with the sleek imagination-expanding ways of science fiction franchises that inspire new developments in technology and examine the nature of humanity from an outside perspective.

The wardrobe department and those responsible for hair and make-up all deserve tremendous praise. The intricacy of the costumes is enough to make you wonder where the hand labour ends and the CGI begins. Christopher Eccleston's Malekith was done up in such a way so as to enhance his angular features to such an extent that he looked slightly reptilian. His look meshed well with his wardrobe, Adewale's Kurse, and the entire style of the Dark Elves, their ships, and weapons. As the film went on, Malekith's becoming increasingly grey only made this viewer glad that wings were not part of his wardrobe, lest I mistake him for a Weeping Angel (and have nightmares for weeks on end). A considerable amount of cast members wore wigs for the film and viewers would be none the wiser as to certain folks' wearing them, unless they took the time to research and find out. This is the clearest indication of a job well done.

Now, let's dive into the characters. A significant chunk of the Internet has expressed their displeasure at Odin's treatment of Loki. He goes so far as to say that Loki's birthright was to die. Did we all forget about the fact that this is true? Regardless of the political incentive to save Loki's life, I'd like to think that deep down, there was some compassion behind his rescue of baby Loki. What many fail to take into account is that Odin has lived for thousands of years, fighting countless wars, and seeing many live lost in the process. He has borne witness to tremendous violence and death, which is more than what any Midgardian could ever witness in their significantly shorter lifespan. This is not an attempt to justify Odin's seemingly cold demeanour, but to bring greater understanding to it. We know he is capable of love, given his heart-breaking reaction to Frigga's death. Sir Anthony Hopkins brings even greater gravitas to Odin this time around, though perhaps this was of little difficulty to him, after sleeping his way through much of the first Thor.

When we were first introduced to Thor, he was a boisterous, swashbuckling demigod. Now, he has matured from having not only been through more battles, but ones that hit closer to him, emotionally. He has had to battle his own brother's attempts to enslave humanity, built relationships with The Avengers, fallen in love with Jane Foster, and been separated from her. The love between Thor and Jane is the catalyst for the plot of "Thor: The Dark World". Had she not been relentlessly searching for him, she would have never stumbled across the aether, and had he not asked Heimdall to keep an eye out for her (because it's only a creepy voyeuristic stalker when the person(s) involved are from Midgard), who knows how much longer it would have taken for them to be reunited? Thor and Jane are two people who came together, not because of a desperate need to have a preconceived idea of love in their lives, but out of a genuine connection to one another. The moment that Jane refers to the Soul Forge as a quantum field generator, and Thor looks lovingly upon her ("Look at how beautiful my woman is. Her mind is stronger than my biceps.") is a personal favourite of mine. Given the way that womyn in Hollywood are prone to being glorified for their figures, it is absolutely outstanding to have a heterosexual love story in which the man is truly drawn to the woman for her mind, her will, and her character. The reunion between Thor and Jane in the post-post-credits scene is yet another that had me squealing in my seat, because deep down, every closet-romantic loves a good reunion snog.

One of the things "Thor: The Dark World" does that many other films fail to do, is to truly utilise its secondary characters. Even though certain characters had significantly less screen time, they are just as necessary for the events of the plot.
- Idris Elba's Heimdall has better stunts and content in this film. Without his treason, there would be no reunion between Thor and Loki. In many ways, Heimdall is a moral compass, and for him to break his code of honour is an indication of the severity of Malekith's threat.
- Thor's band of warriors all put themselves at considerable risk in breaking Jane out from her guards and aiding her and Thor's escape with Loki. Thor is of tremendous character and honour to have inspired such loyalty and concern for him (as displayed by the repeated death threats against Loki). The bonds of friendship between them are all but unbreakable. Extra praise must be given to Zachary Levi, for swooping in as the re-cast Fandral and meshing in with ease and swashbuckling charm. (Look at my baby, all upgraded from the Intersect to fighting alongside Thor!)
- Renee Russo's Frigga is the warmth and heart of the film. Only she can touch the hearts of both Loki and Odin, and her death marks the turning point of the film. Her sacrifice to protect Jane is symbolic of the unconditional love that is her greatest legacy. She loves Loki no less than Thor, regardless of his being adopted, and she supports Thor's relationship with Jane, regardless of her being Midgardian.
- Darcy, Dr. Selvig, and Ian all keep the film grounded. They serve as a reminder that ultimately, the threat is not merely existing in a fictional realm; it is happening here, on Midgard. Without their research and scientific know-how, Malekith would have successfully brought darkness to the nine realms. Yes, Thor's strength was necessary to get the scientific equipment (literally) into Malekith, but this collaborative effort is appropriate to the collectivistic theme of the film itself. Everyone is important. Everyone matters.

Finally, we come to Loki. Fans have been campaigning to get him his own film, and rightly so. Though not the main villain of this film, Loki is a massive scene-stealer. From the cheeky grins, the one-liners that even outdo Darcy's, and the all-around mischief and mayhem, it's no wonder that Tom Hiddleston's portrayal has catapulted him into stardom and amassed him an actual army of fans. But Loki is far more than cheek and snark. Each film with him present has provided a deeper glimpse into Loki's psyche, and the culmination of this is the moment in which Thor sees past Loki's illusion, and Loki reveals his state of despair resulting from Frigga's death. His hair is unkempt, his clothing is tattered and disheveled, his feet are bloody, and his cell is a mess. His willingness to show himself honestly to Thor is not only a sign of their closeness, but indicative of his feeling he has little else to lose. Loki is wildly unpredictable, and highly enigmatic. It's virtually impossible to know where his loyalties lie, or what his greatest motivations are. Even in his "death," when he apologises to Thor for everything that has happened between them, cases can be made for the sincerity or the insincerity of that gesture. Is he bestowing a kindness on his brother because he knows he will be living with the grief of thinking his brother is dead? Is he trying to do what he thinks will sell his performance most effectively? Or does he truly wish to apologise and have a rare, honest moment with his brother? His ability to keep viewers guessing is what makes him such fun to watch. Though Loki was spurred on in the latter half of the film by a quest for vengeance fuelled by his rage, much of his behaviour shows a demigod that finds merriment in the smallest interactions and banter with those around him. His humour is highly sardonic, yet Loki's passion for theatricality divulges his true lust for life. The fact that Marvel chose to admit Loki's still being alive, and sitting atop the throne disguised as Odin as their closing scene shows that they have heard the screams of his name, loud and clear. They are well aware of who has gained the most passionate, loyal fanbase in the Marvelverse. There is no doubt in my mind that this is not the last we've seen of Loki, and he will return before long to stir up mischief yet again.

Final thoughts

Benicio Del Toro's post-credits scene was camp perfection. The eyeliner, the white gloves...
Del Toro will be playing The Collector in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, "Guardians of the Galaxy," and if you're not already screaming in excitement, I dare say you will be.

Be sure to tune in to this week's "Agents of SHIELD" episode, "The Well," which will tie in to "Thor: The Dark World". The team will be cleaning up after some of the messes left after the events of the film.

Be sure to read my coverage on the Los Angeles premiere of "Thor: The Dark World" here:
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NYMPHOMANIAC has some new posters with the characters showing their best "o" faces.

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Every month a new still, clip and chapter will be revealed. 

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Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

Magnolia Pictures will release NYMPHOMANIAC in early 2014.

Chapter 1: The Compleat Angler from Lars von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Chapter 2: Jerôme from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Chapter 3: Mrs. H from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

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Check out Chapter 4: Delirium from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Delirium: Confusion. Delusion. Hallucination. The nymphomaniac's father dies

Visit the official site of NYMPHOMNIAC for monthly chapter reveals from the film. 

Every month a new still, clip and chapter will be revealed. 

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Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

Magnolia Pictures will release NYMPHOMANIAC in early 2014.

Chapter 1: The Compleat Angler from Lars von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Chapter 2: Jerôme from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Chapter 3: Mrs. H from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

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Check out Chapter 3: Mrs. H from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Watch a clip debut of Uma Thurman as Mrs.H:

“Keeping track of a large network of lovers isn’t always easy, and Joe is soon confronted with the unpleasant consequences of being a nymphomaniac.

After all, you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.”

  

Visit the official site of NYMPHOMNIAC for monthly chapter reveals from the film. 

Every month a new still, clip and chapter will be revealed

http://www.nymphomaniacthemovie.com/

Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

Magnolia Pictures will release NYMPHOMANIAC in early 2014

Chapter 1: The Compleat Angler from Lars von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Chapter 2: Jerôme from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

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Check out Chapter 2: Jerôme from Lars Von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Watch a clip debut of Shia LaBeouf as Jerôme

“Love is just lust with jealousy added”

Though love is a shallow feeling in the eyes of the cynical nymphomaniac, young Joe is met by forces penetrating her armoured defences.

His name is Jerôme.

Visit the official site of NYMPHOMNIAC for monthly chapter reveals from the film. 

Every month a new still, clip and chapter will be revealed

http://www.nymphomaniacthemovie.com/

Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

Magnolia Pictures will release NYMPHOMANIAC in early 2014

Check out Chapter 1: The Compleat Angler fromLars von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

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On behalf of Relativity Media, we are pleased to share the official trailer for their upcoming film ROMEO & JULIET – starring Academy Award© Nominee Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Stellan Skarsgard, Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti and Ed Westwick.  The classic story has been adapted by award-winning writer Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) allowing a new generation to discover the timeless tale of everlasting love. 

Watch the brand new trailer now from MTV.COM 

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ROMEO & JULIET opens in theaters starting October 11th!

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ROMEO & JULIET

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Release: October 11, 2013

Director: Carlo Carrel

Writers: Julian Fellowes

Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Damian Lewis, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ed Westwick, with Stellan Skarsgard and Paul Giamatti

Producers: Ileen Maisel, Lawrence Elman, Julian Fellowes, Nadja Swarovski, Simon Bosanquet, Alexander Koll, Dimitra Tsingou, Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding

Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare’s epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on screen by writer Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) and director Carlos Carlei (The Flight of the Innocent).  An ageless story from the world’s most renowned author is reimagined for the 21st Century.  This adaptation is told in the lush traditional setting it was written, but gives a new generation the chance to fall in love with the enduring legend.  With an all-star cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti and Stellan Skarsgard, it affords those unfamiliar with the tale the chance to put faces to the two names they’ve undoubtedly heard innumerable times: Romeo and Juliet.  Every generation deserves to discover this lasting love. 

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Check out a sexy (NSFW) image of Shia Labouf and Stacy Martin from NYMPHOMANIAC, exclusively on Vulture:

Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

Magnolia Pictures will release NYMPHOMANIAC in early 2014

Visit the official site and come back for!

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Watch the first clip from Chapter 1: The Compleat Angler from Lars von Trier’s NYMPHOMANIAC:

Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

Visit the official site and come back for!

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Forget about love with the teaser poster for NYMPHOMANIAC!

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Directed by Lars von Trier

Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Shia LaBeouf, Willem Dafoe, Uma Thurman, Christian Slater, Stellan Skarsgard and Jamie Bell

Lars von Trier's upcoming film, Nymphomaniac, follows a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.

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Magnolia Pictures has snatched the US rights for Lars von Trier's NYMPHOMANIAC after a buyers-only event screening a promo based on material from the film's first part. The deal was negotiated between Magnolia's SVP of Acquisitions, Dori Begley and Director of Acquisitions, Peter van Steemburg and TrustNordisk's CEO, Rikke Ennis and Head of Sales, Susan Wendt. "After the tremendous and never predictable experience of distributing MELANCHOLIA, we couldn’t be more excited to be working with Mr. von Trier again on the NYMPH()MANIAC films," said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles. "He’s such an exciting and talented filmmaker—it’s an honor and a thrill to be associated with his world”. Magnolia Pictures is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, a vertically-integrated group of media properties co-owned by Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban that also includes the Landmark Theatres chain and AXS TV. Recent releases include Lars von Trier’s MELANCHOLIA and the Academy Award nominated A ROYAL AFFAIR. Magnolia's upcoming releases include Thomas Vinterberg’s THE HUNT. As recently announced NYMPHOMANIAC will be completed ultimo 2013. TrustNordisk continues presales of NYMPHOMANIAC at this year’s European Film Market in Berlin. The film includes an international ensemble cast consisting of Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stellan Skarsgård along with Stacy Martin, Shia LaBeouf, Jamie Bell, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe, Connie Nielsen, Mia Goth, Udo Kier, Jean-Marc Barr, Caroline Goodall, Kate Ashfield, Saskia Reeves, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Hugo Speer, Felicity Gilbert, Michaël Pas, Jesper Christensen, Jens Albinus, Nicolas Bro, Cyron Melville, Shanti Roney, Omar Shargawi, Tania Carlin, Severin von Hoensbroech, Peter Gilbert Cotton and many more. NYMPHOMANIAC is produced by Louise Vesth for Zentropa Entertainments in co-production with Bettina Brokemper for Zentropa International Köln, Marianne Slot for Slot Machine and Bert Hamelinck for Caviar and with support from The Danish Film Institute, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Eurimages, Deutscher Filmförderfonds, Nordic Film & TV Fond, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée, Belgian Tax Shelter and Flanders Audiovisual Fund and in cooperation with DR and Film i Väst and with participation from Arte, Canal+ and The West Danish Film Fund and with development support of the Media Programme.  On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nymphomaniac

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Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Studios have provided us with the official synopsis for Thor: The Dark World which debuts in theaters on November 8, 2013:

Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s Thor and Marvel’s The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Thor: The Dark World is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne (credit not final) and screenplay by Christopher Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (credit not final) and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book Journey into Mystery“ #83 in August, 1962.

Thor: The Dark World is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle and Nigel Gostelow. The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Source: 'Thor: The Dark World' Official Synopsis Released - StitchKingdom.com 

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Netflix is on a do-or-die mission to make up for its tumultuous 2011. The company has already begun its foray into the television production game, picking up discarded series like Arrested Development and, potentially, Fox's recent castoff Terra Nova. But Netflix has also got some of its own original pieces in the works. The newest in this collection is Hemlock Grove, an hour-long horror series with an impressive team behind it.

Multi-hyphenate Eli Roth, director of Cabin Fever and the Hostel movies, and the bat-wielding Donny Donnowitz in Inglourious Basterds, is helming and executive producing Hemlock Grove, which has Bill Skarsgard (brother of heartthrob Alexander Skarsgard and son of Norse god Stellan Skarsgard) and X-Men's Jean Grey Famke Janssen attached to star.

The series is based on a novel by Brian McGreevy, and will follow a Pennsylvania town resident's (Skarsgard) plight to solve a local murder, through mysterious, horrific and supernatural circumstances.

Hemlock Grove joins the company of Netflix originals including David Fincher's House of Cards, and Jenji Kohan's Orange Is the New Black.

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It appears the Avengers won't be 100% action scenes. Thank you Joss Whedon. The films building up to The Avengers laid the foundation for each character on their own. Now we get to see how they interact with each other and egos seem to flair. Seeing how these superheroes play with each other may be better than the big fight scenes. Nah, what am I saying? May, you can not come soon enough.
The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgård, and Samuel L. Jackson. The Avengers, written & directed by Joss Whedon, opens in 3D on May 4th.




Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures “Marvel’s The Avengers”–the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012. In “Marvel’s The Avengers,” superheroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security.

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