UPDATED: Alec Baldwin wants to be replaced on ROCK OF AGES

UPDATED: Deadline now reports that Baldwin is staying with the film.

Alec Baldwin is a pretty amazing actor who has, in recent years, proved himself as an extremely likable comedic force. From films like IT’S COMPLICATED to his role in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, Baldwin is at the top of his game. His next big role was set to be in the film adaptation of a Broadway musical called ROCK OF AGES.

It seems, however, that Baldwin might not end up in the film after all.

According to Deadline, Baldwin has asked New Line to replace him in the film. The part in question is that of a Bourbon Room owner named Dennis Dupree, an important role in the film that has a big musical number with it. Other popular comedic actors such as Steve Carell and Will Ferrell passed on the role, so now New Line will have to look even harder. Continue reading “UPDATED: Alec Baldwin wants to be replaced on ROCK OF AGES” →

Blu-ray Review: IT'S COMPLICATED

Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5

This review will only cover the Blu-ray and it’s features, not the actual film itself. If you want to check out our review of the film, you can read Ronnie’s HERE.

This past Christmas was a very odd time for movies. Around that time this little independent movie called AVATAR took the world by storm, you may have heard of it. Despite the fact that AVATAR reigned supreme, many of the other films released still did extremely well. This was certainly the case for IT’S COMPLICATED, which competed against AVATAR starting on Christmas Day. Despite opening at #4, the film went on to be a major financial success, and earned over $200 million theatrically. A large part of its success may be because it is the more sensible choice for a date, which also rings true for the Blu-ray. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: IT'S COMPLICATED” →

Oscar nomination ballots sent out

Oscars

With the 82nd Academy Awards quickly approaching, it was about time that the Oscar nomination ballots would be sent out. This year, the Oscars will be a little bit different. We previously posted about how the Academy has upped the Best Picture category from five films to ten. Soon, we will find out what ten made the cut, as Oscar voters make their nominations. Continue reading “Oscar nomination ballots sent out” →