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Matt Smith has joined the cast of 'Terminator: Genesis'.
The former 'Doctor Who' star is set to play a new character, with a strong connection to central character John Connor, in the upcoming reboot, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke and 'Lawless' actor Jason Clarke.
The fifth instalment in the series, which is being directed by Alan Taylor, went into production last month and will be released in July 2015, according to Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions.
The cast also includes Jai Courtney, J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi and Byung Hun Lee.
The 31-year-old British actor, who can be seen next on the big screen in 'Lost River,' directed by Ryan Gosling, alongside Christina Hendricks, Saoirse Ronan and Eva Mendes, quit his role as the titular Time Lord on the BBC sci-fi series at the end of last year, and previously admitted he was eager to explore bigger opportunities.
He said: "I'd always talked about leaving after the 50th anniversary. It's a very intense process to play the Doctor. The line learning is really hard, and you have to live away from home for nine or 10 months a year. I love the show, and it wasn't an easy choice to come to, but it's the right time for both of us."
Matt Smith joins ‘Terminator: Genesis’ cast
Matt Smith has joined the cast of 'Terminator: Genesis'.
The former 'Doctor Who' star is set to play a new character, with a strong connection to central character John Connor, in the upcoming reboot, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke and 'Lawless' actor Jason Clarke.
The fifth instalment in the series, which is being directed by Alan Taylor, went into production last month and will be released in July 2015, according to Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions.
The cast also includes Jai Courtney, J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi and Byung Hun Lee.
The 31-year-old British actor, who can be seen next on the big screen in 'Lost River,' directed by Ryan Gosling, alongside Christina Hendricks, Saoirse Ronan and Eva Mendes, quit his role as the titular Time Lord on the BBC sci-fi series at the end of last year, and previously admitted he was eager to explore bigger opportunities.
He said: "I'd always talked about leaving after the 50th anniversary. It's a very intense process to play the Doctor. The line learning is really hard, and you have to live away from home for nine or 10 months a year. I love the show, and it wasn't an easy choice to come to, but it's the right time for both of us."
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James Marsden thinks Elizabeth Banks is one of the world's "best comedic talents".
The 40-year-old actor stars alongside the 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' actress in 'Walk of Shame' and has confessed he's always admired her as an actress who doesn't rely on her beauty to secure film roles.
He said: "I've always been a huge fan of Elizabeth's comedic talent. I think she is one of our best. She's one of these actresses that could get roles based solely on her looks, but she's clearly so talented as a dramatic and comedic actress."
The 'X-Men' star claimed the blonde beauty's sense of humour and ability to understand what makes audiences laugh is her secret to success rather than her image.
He explained: "She's one of these comediennes trapped in a beautiful person's body ... She gets what's funny about being human. She's great at looking utterly shabby and not looking like a superstar - and in the process, she looks like a superstar. That's why she's great."
Banks plays a local news anchor who fails to succeed in her personal or professional life until she's persuaded by her friends to go and let loose, which is when she meets Marsden's character and has her world turned upside down.
Marsden admits he's always wanted to make a movie with the 40-year-old actress and jumped at the chance when he was sent the script.
Quizzed on what made him take on the role, he told moviefanatic.com: "It was less the story than I knew Elizabeth for a long time ... And I wanted to work with her for years. It was like getting together with your family and making a movie."
James Marsden praises Elizabeth Banks’ ‘comedic talent’
James Marsden thinks Elizabeth Banks is one of the world's "best comedic talents".
The 40-year-old actor stars alongside the 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' actress in 'Walk of Shame' and has confessed he's always admired her as an actress who doesn't rely on her beauty to secure film roles.
He said: "I've always been a huge fan of Elizabeth's comedic talent. I think she is one of our best. She's one of these actresses that could get roles based solely on her looks, but she's clearly so talented as a dramatic and comedic actress."
The 'X-Men' star claimed the blonde beauty's sense of humour and ability to understand what makes audiences laugh is her secret to success rather than her image.
He explained: "She's one of these comediennes trapped in a beautiful person's body ... She gets what's funny about being human. She's great at looking utterly shabby and not looking like a superstar - and in the process, she looks like a superstar. That's why she's great."
Banks plays a local news anchor who fails to succeed in her personal or professional life until she's persuaded by her friends to go and let loose, which is when she meets Marsden's character and has her world turned upside down.
Marsden admits he's always wanted to make a movie with the 40-year-old actress and jumped at the chance when he was sent the script.
Quizzed on what made him take on the role, he told moviefanatic.com: "It was less the story than I knew Elizabeth for a long time ... And I wanted to work with her for years. It was like getting together with your family and making a movie."
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Domhnall Gleeson is still "coming to terms" with being cast in 'Star Wars Episode VII'.
The 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' actor joins Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker who are returning to the franchise and he's still trying to swallow the magnitude of being involved in the sci-fi adventure.
He told Dublin radio show 2FM: "I'm still struggling to come to terms with it. It all happened really quickly for me.
"It was like the day before and then I'm at a table reading with Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. It was madness but it was great."
Gleeson, 30, was careful not to reveal details about his character and the plot.
He added: "I'm afraid if I say anything I'll give away the plot of the whole movie. I've got two years of this ahead of me.
"The movie is released in December 2015 - that's the amount of time I have to keep my mouth shut!"
'Star Wars Episode VII' will also star previously rumored, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Andy Serkis, as well as 'Mr. Selfridge' actress Daisy Ridley, 'Inside Llewyn Davis' actor Oscar Isaac and Swedish actor Max von Sydow.
Domhnall Gleeson still coming to terms with Star Wars role
Domhnall Gleeson is still "coming to terms" with being cast in 'Star Wars Episode VII'.
The 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' actor joins Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker who are returning to the franchise and he's still trying to swallow the magnitude of being involved in the sci-fi adventure.
He told Dublin radio show 2FM: "I'm still struggling to come to terms with it. It all happened really quickly for me.
"It was like the day before and then I'm at a table reading with Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. It was madness but it was great."
Gleeson, 30, was careful not to reveal details about his character and the plot.
He added: "I'm afraid if I say anything I'll give away the plot of the whole movie. I've got two years of this ahead of me.
"The movie is released in December 2015 - that's the amount of time I have to keep my mouth shut!"
'Star Wars Episode VII' will also star previously rumored, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Andy Serkis, as well as 'Mr. Selfridge' actress Daisy Ridley, 'Inside Llewyn Davis' actor Oscar Isaac and Swedish actor Max von Sydow.
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Connie Britton will replace Sharon Stone in 'American Ultra'.
The actress will join Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg in the project which is being helmed by 'Project X' director Nima Nourizadeh, Lionsgate have announced.
The film features Eisenberg as a "hapless and unmotivated stoner", named Mike, whose small-town life with his girlfriend, played by Stewart, is suddenly turned upside down when his secret past as a sleeper agent in a government operation, which was created by Britton's character, catches up with him.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind's Anthony Bregman, alongside Kevin Frakes, Raj Brinder Singh, The Walking Dead's David Alpert and Britton Rizzio will produce for PalmStar, Likely Story and Circle of Confusion with Ray Angelic taking on the role of executive producer.
The film has already began shooting in New Orleans and is tipped for a 2015 release.
Meanwhile, Britton is set to hit the big screen later this year in 'This Is Where I Leave You' opposite Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Adam Driver.
Connie Britton to star in American Ultra
Connie Britton will replace Sharon Stone in 'American Ultra'.
The actress will join Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg in the project which is being helmed by 'Project X' director Nima Nourizadeh, Lionsgate have announced.
The film features Eisenberg as a "hapless and unmotivated stoner", named Mike, whose small-town life with his girlfriend, played by Stewart, is suddenly turned upside down when his secret past as a sleeper agent in a government operation, which was created by Britton's character, catches up with him.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind's Anthony Bregman, alongside Kevin Frakes, Raj Brinder Singh, The Walking Dead's David Alpert and Britton Rizzio will produce for PalmStar, Likely Story and Circle of Confusion with Ray Angelic taking on the role of executive producer.
The film has already began shooting in New Orleans and is tipped for a 2015 release.
Meanwhile, Britton is set to hit the big screen later this year in 'This Is Where I Leave You' opposite Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Adam Driver.
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Christina Applegate says she's "more manly" than her 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' co-stars.
The 42-year-old actress reprises her role as Veronica Corningstone in the comedy where she stars opposite Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner and insists they're all "softies".
She said: "These guys are all softies. No machos on this set. I never felt that I was in need of a support group for women. I felt very comfortable with these guys on set. I probably have more manly qualities than most of those guys."
Applegate admits it was hard not to break into laughter on set while she was working with the hilarious guys.
She added: "It wasn't easy [not to laugh], I can tell you that. But at some point you have to remember that you are a professional, and that you need to keep it together. I think I ruined a lot of takes, maybe they'll put those on the DVD, so people can experience how much fun we really had."
'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' is available on digital download, Blu-ray and DVD now.
Christina Applegate ‘more manly’ than Anchorman co-stars
Christina Applegate says she's "more manly" than her 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' co-stars.
The 42-year-old actress reprises her role as Veronica Corningstone in the comedy where she stars opposite Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner and insists they're all "softies".
She said: "These guys are all softies. No machos on this set. I never felt that I was in need of a support group for women. I felt very comfortable with these guys on set. I probably have more manly qualities than most of those guys."
Applegate admits it was hard not to break into laughter on set while she was working with the hilarious guys.
She added: "It wasn't easy [not to laugh], I can tell you that. But at some point you have to remember that you are a professional, and that you need to keep it together. I think I ruined a lot of takes, maybe they'll put those on the DVD, so people can experience how much fun we really had."
'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' is available on digital download, Blu-ray and DVD now.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a "real guy" in 'Sabotage'.
The 66-year-old hunk, who is known for his action roles, hits the big screen as the commander of an elite squad of DEA operatives John 'Breacher' Wharton in the David Ayer-directed film, and insists he was attracted to the part because his character wasn't an "over-the-top action hero".
He told Digital Spy: "I think this is exactly what was appealing to me because he was like a real guy. He wasn't an over-the-top action hero. Also, he wasn't an action hero who was multidimensional but he was flawed. It's not the movie where everything is black and white and good against evil. But sometimes they cross the line, good crosses the line."
Schwarzenegger's role was physically demanding and his fitness routine helped him cope with filming the intense scenes.
He previously said: "I always have an hour in the morning of cardiovascular and then 45 minutes to an hour at night with the weights.
"It gives you the advantage when you have a crazy director who says, 'I want you to be in top shape, we are going to run up the stairs 50 times and break through the doors!'"
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘real guy’ role
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a "real guy" in 'Sabotage'.
The 66-year-old hunk, who is known for his action roles, hits the big screen as the commander of an elite squad of DEA operatives John 'Breacher' Wharton in the David Ayer-directed film, and insists he was attracted to the part because his character wasn't an "over-the-top action hero".
He told Digital Spy: "I think this is exactly what was appealing to me because he was like a real guy. He wasn't an over-the-top action hero. Also, he wasn't an action hero who was multidimensional but he was flawed. It's not the movie where everything is black and white and good against evil. But sometimes they cross the line, good crosses the line."
Schwarzenegger's role was physically demanding and his fitness routine helped him cope with filming the intense scenes.
He previously said: "I always have an hour in the morning of cardiovascular and then 45 minutes to an hour at night with the weights.
"It gives you the advantage when you have a crazy director who says, 'I want you to be in top shape, we are going to run up the stairs 50 times and break through the doors!'"
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Marc Webb is curious about a Spider-Man and X-Men crossover.
The 39-year-old director - who recently helmed 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' - addressed the idea of the web-slinging hero meeting the mutants after 'X-Men' producer Simon Kinberg insisted it would be "the dream."
Webb - who doesn't think it will happen any time soon - told MTV news: "[I] would be certainly curious about it.
"Certainly there's precedent in the comics for a crossover. I would love to see it as a fan."
Before he added: "I'm not in control of that."
Webb admits part of Spider-Man's appeal is his ability to overcome problems alone.
He added: "A big part of Spider-Man is him being alone and having to face the problems in the world and his own problems alone.
"That's part of what makes Spider-Man so great."
'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' recently hit the big screen with Andrew Garfield in the lead role of Peter Parker and Emma Stone starring as his love interest.
Marc Webb ‘curious’ about Spider-Man and X-Men crossover
Marc Webb is curious about a Spider-Man and X-Men crossover.
The 39-year-old director - who recently helmed 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' - addressed the idea of the web-slinging hero meeting the mutants after 'X-Men' producer Simon Kinberg insisted it would be "the dream."
Webb - who doesn't think it will happen any time soon - told MTV news: "[I] would be certainly curious about it.
"Certainly there's precedent in the comics for a crossover. I would love to see it as a fan."
Before he added: "I'm not in control of that."
Webb admits part of Spider-Man's appeal is his ability to overcome problems alone.
He added: "A big part of Spider-Man is him being alone and having to face the problems in the world and his own problems alone.
"That's part of what makes Spider-Man so great."
'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' recently hit the big screen with Andrew Garfield in the lead role of Peter Parker and Emma Stone starring as his love interest.