May 23, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s Murder Inspires Movie Title Change

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*Fox has announced that a movie previously titled “Neighborhood Watch” starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, will now be called “The Watch.” The storyline is about suburban neighborhood watch volunteers who discover an extraterrestrial plot. However, since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the studio decided to retitle the movie. “As the subject matter of [...]




Fox Studios Pulls Early Ads for ‘Neighborhood Watch’ Film

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*In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s shooting, Twentieth Century Fox has pulled early promotional materials for its upcoming comedy “Neighborhood Watch.” The studio announced Tuesday that an early “teaser” trailer and in-theater posters have been removed from Florida theaters and will soon be phased out nationally, reports the AP. The film stars Ben Stiller, Vince [...]




Chris Tucker in Talks for First New Films Since 2007

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*Variety is reporting that Chris Tucker is coming out of his hiatus with two new films on deck. The comedian, who last appeared on the big screen in 2007′s “Rush Hour 3,” is in talks to join David O. Russell’s “The Silver Linings Playbook” at the same time he’s circling a key role in 20th [...]