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The Last Airbender - Sokka 1Beating a Dead Horse: A Visual Comparison of the Racially Confused Casting in "The Last Airbender"

Much ado has been made about the casting of white actors in the upcoming film adaptation of the Nickelodeon TV show, "Avatar: The Last Airbender". In an attempt to cast further perspective on the situation, I have created a visual comparison of the actors side-by-side with their animated counterparts. The results are... illuminating.
February 18, 2010 | Filed under: Casting | 35 comments

Tara ReidTara Reid: From "I'll Suck Your D**k For $1,000" To "I'll Be In Your Straight-To-DVD 7th Installment For $1,000"

The rise and fall of Tara Reid seems to surround a "Pie" franchise. But unlike the majority of her movies, when her career finally ceases to exist it will not be missed.
April 15, 2009 | Filed under: Casting | 2 comments

Johnny Quest - ThumbnailIf Zac Efron Plays Johnny Quest, I Will Kill Everyone

It's already bad enough that he's aiding in the complete destruction of today's youths with that void of intelligent thought that's known as the Disney Channel. Does he really need to further bridge the generational gap by tainting our memories of a period when kids actually had a modicum of quality entertainment?
February 16, 2009 | Filed under: Casting, Rumors | 5 comments

13 Tzameti - HeaderWTF News of the Day: Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke and 50 Cent to Star in Remake of French Thriller "13 Tzameti"

Sam Riley, 50 Cent, Mickey Rourke and Jason Statham are set to star in writer-director Gela Babluani's English-language remake of his French thriller "13 Tzameti," which follows a man who steals a mysterious package and gets sucked into an underground gambling ring.
October 21, 2008 | Filed under: Casting, Official Info | 0 comments

Iron Man 2 - RecastDamn You, Marvel! Terrence Howard Not at Fault for Recasting in "Iron Man 2"

According to Howard, when it came to Don Cheadle taking his place in the "Iron Man" sequel, he was as surprised as the rest of us. Worse still, Marvel broke promises and disregarded the contract in order to make that change happen.
October 18, 2008 | Filed under: Casting | 0 comments

The Girlfriend Experience - Sasha GreyOscar-Winning Director Steven Soderbergh Casts Porn Star Sasha Grey as Lead of His Latest Film

Steven Soderbergh has officially cast popular porn star Sasha Grey as the lead in his upcoming feature, "The Girlfriend Experience", a low-budget indie drama which chronicles the life of a high-price call girl.
October 16, 2008 | Filed under: Casting, Official Info | 4 comments

Iron Man 2 - War Machine CastingDon Cheadle to Replace Terrence Howard in "Iron Man 2"

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Don Cheadle will be filling in for Terrence Howard as Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in Iron Man 2, apparently due to "financial differences."
October 14, 2008 | Filed under: Casting, Official Info | 0 comments

School of Rock 2 - HeaderUnnecessary Sequel to "School of Rock" is Officially Moving Forward

Both Jack Black and director Richard Linklater are set to return for this sequel to the ’03 sleeper comedy hit. Read on to find out story details.
July 14, 2008 | Filed under: Casting, Official Info | 1 comment

Loudermilk - HeaderJon Heder Will Yet Again Be Playing Jon Heder (But with Superpowers) in "Loudermilk"

An original idea from the Heder brothers, “Loudermilk” centers on a Napoleon Dynamite-like goofball who becomes contaminated with a substance that gives him what might arguably be considered superpowers. No word yet on whether he’ll also receive num-chuck skills.
July 14, 2008 | Filed under: Casting, Official Info | 0 comments

Jonah Hex - Thomas Jane test photoThomas Jane Confirms He's Vying for the Role of Jonah Hex, Earns Major Geek Cred

Is the photo of Thomas Jane as Jonah Hex legit? Well, yes and no. Yes in the sense that it's a photo of Thomas Jane as Jonah Hex. No in the sense that the film's directors had no idea what the hell it was.
June 20, 2008 | Filed under: Casting | 1 comment

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