
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
Suddenly popular director will both write and helm sequel
The story aspects of "Avengers 2" might still be in the works, but one thing's for sure: Joss Whedon is coming back to write and direct. Whedon, who until "The Avengers" was simply a cult favorite among fans of his past works like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly," really hit the big time ...
Read MoreDisney bounces back from 'John Carter' massacre with box office gold
More than $190 million separated the top-grossing movie of the weekend and second place. And that second place film earned $8 million. "The Avengers" shattered all box office records with the largest opening of all time, earning just over $200 million in its first weekend, and giving Disney and M ...
Read MoreScript leak forces studio to put production on hold
Production on Marvel's anticipated ensemble movie "The Avengers" finally kicked into gear last week, but has now shut down following a script leak. The movie is being directed by Joss Whedon (who previously directed "Serenity" for the big screen) and will tie together threads already put in place ...
Read More'Total Recall' suffered from bad reviews, word-of-mouth
Box office receipts are off more than 40 percent from last week, but its $36.4 million weekend was just enough for "The Dark Knight Rises" to top the box office for the third week in a row. "Total Recall," a new adaptation from the Philip K. Dick story that was turned into a blockbuster hit in 19 ...
Read MoreJoss Whedon may finally have the huge blockbuster he has longed for
Putting some of Marvel's biggest characters in a single film that doesn't involve mutants is tricky for a movie studio, even if it's one that's owned by the Walt Disney Co. But it looks like having Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Captain America and other super friends is going to be big at the box off ...
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