Mark Z., Author at The Playlist

Bradley Cooper Denies He’ll Play ‘The Flash’

October 18, 2010 8:51 pm

Even with his post-"Hangover" buzz leading to the critical disasters "All About Steve" and "Case 39" being unceremoniously dumped into theaters, Bradley Cooper is still riding high.The "A-Team" star was recentl...

Milla Jovovich Confirms Fifth Resident Evil Film, Mentions Turning To Fans For Ideas

Mark Z.

September 14, 2010 4:27 pm

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We think we felt the earth move, ladies and gentlemen. In a completely unprecedented display of fan service as yet unheard of for a major franchise, "Resident Evil: Afterlife" star Milla Jovovich reported that ...

Kevin Pollack May Appear In Kevin Smith’s ‘Red State’

Mark Z.

September 14, 2010 4:15 pm

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Another red-blooded soul is seemingly en route to join Kevin Smith's upcoming political horror film "Red State." Slash Film dropped the news that Kevin Pollack, who appeared in Smith's much-maligned "Cop Out," ...

First Look Clips: Russian-Dubbed Intl. Trailer For ’13’ Starrring Sam Riley, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, 50 Cent

Mark Z.

September 12, 2010 5:36 pm

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The new trailer for "13," Gela Babluani's remake of his 2005 French film "13 Tzameti" has arrived. Incidentally, tzameti is the Georgian word for "13," which makes the film title a mindfuck on a whole 'nother l...

A New Low For Uwe Boll? NSFW Trailer Arrives For Director’s Holocaust Film ‘Auschwitz’

Mark Z.

September 7, 2010 7:53 pm

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Coming up right on the heels of two major Jewish holidays, including the all-important Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the trailer for Uwe Boll's next film, "Auschwitz," has dropped. And it is a doozy; brief, bu...

Point/Counter-Point: ‘Lebanon’ Is Appropriately Claustrophobic And Gut-Wrenching Or Total Contrived War-Tragedy Porn

Mark Z.

August 5, 2010 12:48 am

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The worst movies inadvertently make us question the skill and care that went into them. The good ones temporarily make us forget we are in a theater or at home, propped up on the couch or in a chair, expectant ...

Point/Counter-Point: ‘Step Up 3D’ Is DOA & Limp OR Impressive Dance Sequences Are Electric & Immersive

Mark Z.

August 4, 2010 3:25 pm

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We here at The Playlist take pride in our commitment to what cinema sometimes aspires to be – a moving, endearing, soul-searing and ultimately life-changing experience. And even though we are given to the occas...

Bradley Cooper Offered Lead In Romantic Comedy ‘TMI’; Jim Carrey Offered Role In ‘Burt Wonderstone’

Mark Z.

July 6, 2010 5:26 pm

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A couple of offer stories, courtesy of Pajiba, have made their way online and as per usual we give you a caveat that these are just offers and nothing more (at this point).First up, Bradley Cooper has been offe...

Timur Bekmambetov To Produce Remake Of Russian Box Office Hit ‘Black Lightning’

Mark Z.

July 1, 2010 4:53 pm

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We'll say it: Timur Bekmambetov is probably one of the most powerful foreign directors plying a trade in Hollywood today. With the hugely successful Russian-borne "Night Watch" franchise behind him and having e...

Is ‘Top Gun 2’ On The Way With Tom Cruise?

Mark Z.

June 29, 2010 1:44 pm

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With "Knight and Day" opening to a barely solid $20.5 mil this past weekend ($27 mil over 5 days), while some people might be questioning Tom Cruise's box office draw, it should be noted that films like "Collat...

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