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See It/Skip It: ‘The Book Of Eli’ & ‘The Lovely Bones’

January 15, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Should you rush out to theaters this weekend… or wait for the DVD? The critics weigh in on the new releases at the box office!

Some See Racist Theme In Alien Adventure ‘Avatar’

January 11, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Near the end of the hit film “Avatar,” the villain snarls at the hero, “How does it feel to betray your own race?” Both men are white — although the hero is inhabiting a blue-skinned, 9-foot-tall, long-tailed alien.

Strange as it may seem for a film that pits greedy, immoral humans against noble denizens of a faraway moon, “Avatar” is being criticized by a small but vocal group of people who allege it contains racist themes — the white hero once again saving the primitive natives.

‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Pirates’ Sequels Eying 2010 Production Dates, 2011 Releases

July 24, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

Big news from Comic-Con – two of the highest-grossing franchises in movie history on their way back to the big screen.

The sequel to 2008’s blockbuster “The Dark Night” will begin production in 2010, Gary Oldman, who plays Commissioner Gordon, said at a panel for his latest film, “The Book Of Eli” – the first news of the superhero sequel.

What To Check Out At 2009 Comic-Con, San Diego

July 17, 2009

SAN DIEGO, Calif.

The 2009 Comic-Con convention, where you can get your Wookie on in the same convention hall as a Vulcan, kicks off July 23 in San Diego, running through Sunday, July 26, and Access will be there to capture all of the action.

After the jump… a quick peek at the hottest studio presentations from each day!

Denzel Washington Donates To Roswell Boys&Girls Club

April 03, 2009

ROSWELL, N.M.

Denzel Washington took time off from filming in New Mexico this week to present a $50,000 donation to the struggling Roswell Boys&Girls Club.