James McAvoy nominated for an MTV Movie Award

James McAvoy and his Wanted co-star Angelina Jolie are nominated for an MTV Movie Award in the Best Kiss category. You can go here to vote in all the categories (you have to sign up first), and watch the MTV Movie Awards for the results live on Sunday, May 31 at 9pm Eastern time.

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James McAvoy to team up with Laura Linney?

Earlier this month James McAvoy revealed that he would soon start shooting independent film, The Details in Seattle. Laura Linney will also likely star in the film and James will start filming later in the month after Three Days of Rain closes on May 9th. Jacob Aaron Estes, who directed indie drama Mean Creek, wrote the script and will also direct.

The Wanted sequel is also likely to go into production later this year, in the autumn, around the release of James' upcoming biopic, The Last Station.

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'Wanted' reunites father and daughter

Someone at the IMDb board was kind enough to share this amazing story:

A man named Dirk Pratt was inspired after watching James McAvoy's character Google his name in Wanted. Pratt Googled his own name and found a 2007 message posted by the 27 year old daughter he thought had died as a child. You can watch the video of their reunion here.

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James McAvoy at the Empire Awards

The Empire Awards ceremony was hosted last night in the UK and James McAvoy made an appearance to receive Wanted's award for the Best Sci-fi/Superhero movie. I can't embed the video of his acceptance speech, so you can go here to watch it. Here's a transcript of his acceptance speech, and photos of James at the Empire Awards:

The Acceptance Speech

"Oh my god, I got an award from the CAG! Er, not everyone's going to get that. I wasn't sure what to say but I was inspired by another winner tonight so I think I'll just say... (adopts deep, serious tones)'stop all the clocks...' No, seriously. Please. Bullshit is all I have, to take this award away. What a brilliant year for British directors and British actors and British stories. So it's when I chose to leave for the Czech Republic and make an American-funded film about superheroes. But I really did have a cracking time and I did learn to bend bullets, and on behalf of everybody... Timur: Mad, evil, Kazakhstanian director I'd like to say thank you. Cheers!"

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Henry Ian Cusick nominated for a Saturn Award

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror announced its nominations for the 35th annual Saturn Awards today. Henry is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in Lost and two of his Lost co-stars Michael Emerson and Josh Holloway are nominated in the same category. Lost is nominated for 11 awards in total.

Also, Wanted that starred James McAvoy was nominated for Best Fantasy Film. The show will be hosted on June 25, 2009.

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The year in review

There have been quite a few articles listing movies with Scottish actors for year end lists. Here are some of the picks of the year's most memorable movies:

The Brother's Bloom - starring Robbie Coltrane
Almost top 10 movies of 2008

Following a lukewarm reception at the Toronto Film Festival, Summit moved this one to a May opening date. Two things occur to me regarding this. First, screw the reaction out of Toronto. This isn't a festival film, precious and dignified. Far from it. Rian Johnson's second film is a rowdy road comedy, a brotherly buddy movie, and a sweet daffy love story all disguised as a con man movie. In reality, the cons are the least important part of the film, a mere excuse to pinball all these characters off one another. Ever since "The Sting," this genre has been an excuse to build a mousetrap and set it off, which can certainly be fun. But "The Brothers Bloom" isn't trying to con you at all. It's heartfelt and earnest, and if Summit thinks they can stand one more date change, can I urge you to consider Valentine's Day? Really sell the shit out of the interplay between Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz, who does some of the loosest, warmest work of her career here. Everyone looks like they're having a blast, but I particularly fell for Rinko Kikuchi as Bang Bang, a very quiet little eccentric who packs a big punch, sort of like Harpo Marx if he were a really cute Asian chick. I love the look of the film, the sort of cartoon ballet that Johnson pulls off with it. It's very sweet, and I think this could turn into a "Princess Bride," a film that people grow very passionate about with time.

The Escapist - starring Brian Cox
The 50 films that defined 2008

File under 'Tragically Overlooked'. Brit helmer Rupert Wyatt's prison-breakout debut features one of Brian Cox's finest performances.
Defining Moment
The escapees discovering a Stygian underworld stretching out before them.

RocknRolla - starring Gerard Butler
Best Ensemble Casts of 2008

I'll be in the minority with RocknRolla on any list -- but if there's one thing Guy Ritchie can do, it's ensemble casts. It's a shame RocknRolla played second fiddle to Madonna and Ritchie divorcing, because I thought there were some fine performances in it, particularly from Tom Wilkinson, and The Wild Bunch of Idris Elba, Gerard Butler, and Tom Hardy.

The 50 films that defined 2008

Guy Ritchie's return to form: a cocky, confident, occasionally perplexing but always kinetic crime caper.
Defining Moment
Gerard Butler being chased by unstoppable Russian Mafiosi.

Summer - starring Robert Carlyle
Films that showed us the world

Ken Loach - Director
The film I really enjoyed was Kenny Glenaan's Summer, starring Robert Carlyle and Steve Evets. It's a story set in the East Midlands, about two childhood friends in their forties who are mutually dependent on each other. They are both on benefits and one is ill and dying. It is full of humanity and humour. It is very simply done and compassionate. You get drawn into the characters as the intricacies of their relationship are gradually revealed. You see the bright hopes they had as children and what happens to them later in life.

Wanted - starring James McAvoy
The 50 films that defined 2008

Comic-book action from Night Watch director Timur Bekmambetov. James McAvoy turns macho and Ms. Jolie proves she's a true movie star.
Defining Moment
McAvoy curves a bullet around Jolie's self-assured form.

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Wanted DVD details

Many thanks to Octavia Violet for pointing out that we have not gushed over the new Wanted DVD which came out on December 2. Universal Studios released all the details on the many versions of Wanted so here they are ,from comingsoon.net complete with artwork:

James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride Wanted, coming to DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def on December 2, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, creator of Day Watch and Night Watch, two of the most successful films in the history of Russian cinema, brings his incomparable imagination and innovative cinematic style to bear on the explosive story of an ordinary man transformed by destiny into a powerful assassin. Based on Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series, Wanted blazes new cinematic trails with double-barreled surprises around every corner. Director Bekmambetov leads his extraordinary cast, which also includes Thomas Kretschmann (King Kong), Terence Stamp (Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace) and Common (American Gangster), through a twisted maze of intrigue packed with two fisted action.

With its visually inventive effects, experience Wanted at its best on Blu-ray Hi-Def. With picture perfect visuals and flawless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound, the high definition version of Wanted can be viewed on any Blu-ray player or PlayStation®3. Only on Blu-ray Hi-Def, fans can get an exclusive look at the film's never-before-seen alternate opening, go deeper into the making of the film's mind-blowing effects in crystal clear high definition, and via the power of BD-Live, host a text chat with friends while watching the movie in synchronization.

Wanted is available in several home entertainment versions, including single-disc widescreen and full frame DVD editions, 2-disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def versions, and deluxe collector's sets. The limited edition 2-disc versions and collector's sets include a digital copy of the film. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, the deluxe collector's set features collectible packaging pierced with a bullet, creating a shattering effect to the outer case. Fans will also enjoy the gift set's photo book of assassins, collectible postcards and acrylic frame motion 3-D film cell. Wanted is priced at $29.98 SRP for the single-disc DVD, $34.98 SRP for the 2-disc Special Edition DVD, $39.98 SRP for the Blu-ray Hi-Def, $64.98 SRP for the DVD collector's set, and $69.98 for the Blu-ray collector's edition set. Preorder close is October 14, 2008.

ALL THE MOST WANTED BONUS FEATURES
The 2-disc Special Edition DVD, Blu-ray Hi-Def and collector's sets are packed with over an hour of exciting bonus features, including:

• Extended Scene – Be the first to view this killer extended scene from Wanted.
• Cast and Characters – Go behind the scenes with Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Thomas Kretschmann and Common as they discuss their roles in the film and their experiences on set.
• Stunts on the L Train – Stunt coordinators Nick Gillard and Mic Rodgers explain how cast members Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy performed the astounding elevated train stunt sequence.
• Special Effects: The Art of the Impossible – Special effects supervisor Dominic Tuohy explains how his team pulled off the stunning special effects throughout the film and how Angelina Jolie contributed to the action.
• Groundbreaking Visual Effects: From Imagination to Execution – A look at how the spectacular visual effects in the film were pre-visualized and executed.
• The Origins of Wanted: Bringing the Graphic Novel to Life – Creator Mark Millar, producer Marc Platt, director Timur Bekmambetov and screenwriters Michael Brandt, Derek Haas and Chris Morgan discuss the original graphic novel and the process of adapting it for the big screen.
• Through the Eyes of Visionary Director Timur Bekmambetov – A video portrait of director Timur Bekmambetov, featuring interviews with Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Common, producer Marc Platt and the director himself.
• Wanted: Motion Comics – Watch as the graphic novel comes to life on screen with narration and sound effects.
• The Making of Wanted: The Game
• “The Little Things” Music Video Mash-Up (Please note this feature only appears on the 2-Disc Special Edition and the standard definition collector's set.)

EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY HI-DEF
In addition to the aforementioned bonus features, all shown in high definition, the Wanted Blu-ray will also include the following bonus content:
• Alternate Opening – View this exclusive alternate opening, only on Blu-ray Hi-Def.
• Exclusive U-Control: Universal's exclusive signature feature U-Control allows viewers to delve into the making of the film with the click of the remote without ever leaving the movie.
- Wanted: Motion Comics: See how the graphic novel compares to the movie in this real-time, side-by-side BD exclusive
- Scene Explorer: Explore the onscreen action from up to three different perspectives in this multi-angle feature.
- Assassins Profile: Get the high-tech low-down on each assassin's strengths, weapons, and position with your own in-movie surveillance system.
- Picture in Picture: Access cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes moments while you watch the film.
• BD-Live – The new technology that allows viewers to connect to the Internet and access new exciting exclusive online and interactive features.
- My Chat: Using your internet-connected player, host a text chat with your friends who also own Wanted on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def while you watch the movie in synchronization!
- My Wanted Commentary: Connect and Create. Ever wish you could create your own play-by-play movie commentary to share with friends? Here's your chance.
- UniversalHiDef.com and the BD-Live Center combine to offer you the opportunity to create your own video, audio, or text commentary that you can share with all of your Buddies in the BD-Live community.
- My Scenes Sharing: Show your friends your favorite scenes from Wanted via BD-Live.

SYNOPSIS
Wesley's (James McAvoy) life is over – his pathetic, old one, anyway… Fortunately, it is all because of a girl. Enter sizzling-hot Fox (Angelina Jolie), who crashes into his life and introduces him to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins, lead by the mysterious Sloan (Morgan Freeman). Seems Wes's long-lost father was killed while working for the Fraternity and Wes has been selected to target the rogue member who murdered him. But before he can complete his assignment, Wes must first uncover the dark secrets behind the Fraternity in order to determine his own destiny.

WANTED: WEAPONS OF FATE INTERACTIVE GAME BLASTS INTO STORES IN 2009
Fans of the movie Wanted can continue the thrilling action and visual style of the film in 2009 with 'Wanted: Weapons of Fate' the videogame on the Xbox 360® video game entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows®, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The game, produced by Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by GRIN, picks up after the film with an original story and intense gameplay featuring iconic moves such as “Curving Bullets” and “Assassin Time” drawn directly from the film, as well as an innovative, multi-layered cover mechanic.

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Program reminder

Want to find out if James McAvoy or David Tennant won a Scream Award? The answer is all over the web because the show was taped on Sunday night, but I have a policy of not spoiling people. If you want to watch the show to find out, you can watch the 2008 Scream Awards tonight on Spike TV at 9pm in the US.

Wanted and Lost on DVD

Photos from www.amazon.co.uk

Just a reminder that Wanted starring James McAvoy and the complete fourth season of Lost with Henry Ian Cusick are now available on DVD in the UK.

Scream for James McAvoy and David Tennant

Last week Wednesday Spike TV announced their full list of the nominees for the 3rd Annual Scream Awards entitled "Scream 2008". James McAvoy is nominated in the Best Actor in a Fantasy Movie or TV Show category for Wanted and David Tennant is nominated for Best Actor in a Science Fiction Movie or TV Show for Doctor Who. Wanted has 6 nominations in all. Lost, starring Scottish actor Henry Ian Cusick is also nominated.

The show will be taped on Sat., Oct. 18 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles and will air on Tues., Oct. 21 at 9pm ET on Spike TV in the US. You can choose the winners online here. Here's a partial list of the nominees:

The Ultimate Scream:

* Cloverfield
* The Dark Knight
* Hellboy II: The Golden Army
* Iron Man
* Lost
* The Mist

Best Fantasy Movie:

* Beowulf
* The Dark Knight
* Hancock
* Hellboy II: The Golden Army
* The Incredible Hulk
* Wanted

Best Comic Book Movie:

* 30 Days of Night
* The Dark Knight
* Hellboy II: The Golden Army
* The Incredible Hulk
* Iron Man
* Wanted

Best Actor in a Fantasy Movie or TV Show:

* Christian Bale; The Dark Knight
* Heath Ledger; The Dark Knight
* James McAvoy; Wanted
* Edward Norton; The Incredible Hulk
* Terry O'Quinn; Lost
* Ron Perlman; Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Best Actor in a Science Fiction Movie or TV Show:

* Robert Downey Jr.; Iron Man
* Harrison Ford; Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
* Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson; Southland Tales
* Edward James Olmos; Battlestar Galactica
* Will Smith; I Am Legend
* David Tennant; Doctor Who

Best Actress in a Fantasy Movie or TV Show:

* Amy Adams; Enchanted
* Selma Blair; Hellboy II: The Golden Army
* Maggie Gyllenhaal; The Dark Knight
* Angelina Jolie; Wanted
* Hayden Panettiere; Heroes
* Charlize Theron; Hancock

The Holy Shit! Scene of the Year:

* The Batmobile/Batpod Chase; The Dark Knight
* The Big Rig Flips Over; The Dark Knight
* Escape From Ten Rings Hideout; Iron Man
* Iron Man's First Flight; Iron Man
* The Reverse Kill Shot; Wanted
* The Statue Of Liberty/Empire State Building Attack; Cloverfield

Best F/X:

* Beowulf
* Cloverfield
* The Dark Knight
* Hellboy II: The Golden Army
* Iron Man
* Wanted

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Vote for James!

James McAvoy has been nominated for Best Actor for Wanted at the second annual National Movie Awards. The deadline for voting is August 17, 2008 and you can go here to vote. The results will be announced at the awards ceremony in September and will air in the UK on ITV1.

Source: Imdb, National Movie Awards
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Wanted is number one around the world

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Got this piece of great news:

Beaten by a friendly robot domestically, Wanted can take solace in dominating the foreign marketplace for the weekend ending Sunday, June 29.

According to media reports, the comic book adaptation took in a solid $33 million in its first week in foreign release, opening day-and-date on 1,922 screens in 22 markets.

Given director Timur Bekmambetov's blockbuster pedigree, Wanted had its biggest international opening in Russia, where the James McAvoy/Angelina Jolie vehicle made $11 million. Wanted added an additional $8 million in its United Kingdom opening.

In the United States, of course, Wanted finished behind the Pixar adventure Wall-E, but that robot romance only opened in six foreign markets, on 400 screens in Latin America, making $3.1 million foreign. It will continue its international roll-out in weeks to come.

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How well did Wanted do?

Although James McAvoy's action film Wanted didn't debut as the No. 1 movie in the US (that honor went to Walle-E) it did open in second place with an impressive $51.1 million. Wanted was originally supposed to be released back in March, but Universal Studios decided the film was good enough to be moved to the summer. I saw both movies this weekend, and it was money well spent.

Source: Yahoo!Movies

Wanted premier cancelled?

Wanted's official London world premier on Thursday, June 12 has been cancelled according to James McAvoy online. Someone on the imdb message board pointed out that they couldn't find this news anywhere else, but I have a feeling it's probably true.

Source: Imdb, James McAvoy Online
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James McAvoy looking fierce

The few weeks just before a James McAvoy film is released are always awesome. James and his costar Common are featured in a photoshoot in the upcoming issue of Complex Magazine to promote Wanted. You can check out the rest of the Complex Magazine photoshoot here.

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The even newer Wanted trailer

Someone from the imdb boards pointed out another new and pretty cool Wanted trailer.




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New Wanted clip

For those of you who may not have seen the 2008 MTV Movie Awards this Sunday (I'm guilty) here's a new clip from Wanted with James McAvoy you might have missed. There are scenes from Hancock and some other films that play after it as well. Anyway, enjoy!

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• Entertainment News

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James McAvoy to reappear with Craig Ferguson

James is scheduled to make his second 2008 appearance on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson to promote the upcoming action movie, Wanted. The show will air Mon. June 16th on CBS in the U.S. A really cool person on the imdb message boards pointed out that there may still be tickets available. I can't wait for the Scottish vacuum of charm to be on TV again!

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New Wanted teaser trailer

This one isn't quite as cool as the Russian trailers, but James McAvoy is the main focus of this trailer. Enjoy!



Source: Trailer Addict

Wanted to open the L.A. Film Festival

Wanted, starring James McAvoy will be the first film screened at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 19, 2008 before its North American release on June 27. Wanted is one of two high profile Universal Studios films based on graphic novels that will show at the festival - the other being Hellboy 2.

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