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Meet Bill Movie Review

28 November 2008 8:00 PM, PST | From MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news

I really love First Look Studios because they continuously put out good quality lower budget fare and Meet Bill is no exception to this. Its stand out cast includes Aaron Eckhardt who is the one who should get the Oscar Nod for Dark Knight, Elizabeth Banks who surprises me with her uber hotness and Jessica Alba who for the first time ever proves she is not just a talking set of breasts and can actually act. The premise of this fantastic quirky comedy goes as follows; Bill (Aaron Eckhart) - a doormat if ever there was one. A man reduced to a mere accessory to his family by working a dead ...

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For Your Consideration: The Dark Knight

24 November 2008 6:08 PM, PST | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Warner Bros. has launched an ad campaign for The Dark Knight, lobbying for Oscar nominations in 15 different categories. A campaign for 28 different people, in front of and behind the camera, for those little golden statues for this year’s Academy Awards.

In the latest edition of Variety and various places around the internet you’ll more than likely find advertisements for Tdk as we approach nomination season for the annual Oscars night. From “Best Sound Mixing” to the prized “Best Picture,” Nolan and Co. hope to grab some well-deserved statues. Having delivered the highest grossing film this year, Warner Bros. is looking to help in that effort and spend some of that money on the heroes that brought The Dark Knight to the big screen.

 

Vying for a number of different awards, nearly every category it is eligible for has been suggested. The aforementioned “Best Picture” accompanies “Best Director” and

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‘The Dark Knight’ Slideshow: 10-Image Gallery of New DVD, Blu-Ray Collector’s Sets

24 November 2008 12:57 PM, PST | From HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news

Chicago – In anticipation of the DVD and Blu-ray release of “The Dark Knight” on Dec. 9, 2008, we now have high-quality collector’s set images for your viewing pleasure and details about where to get them.

“The Dark Knight” from director Chris Nolan stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Cillian Murphy, Chin Han, Eric Roberts and Anthony Michael Hall.

You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All image credits for this “The Dark Knight” slideshow are from here and here.

thedarkknight1: Best Buy will have a collector’s set in DVD and Blu-ray with a scaled-down version of the mask Heath Ledger wore as the Joker in the opening bank-robbery scene. thedarkknight2: Best Buy will have a collector’s set in DVD and Blu-ray with a

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Megan Fox Honored As GQ 'Man of the Year'

21 November 2008 9:34 PM, PST | From www.actressarchives.com | See recent Actress Archives news

Despite being a female with only one substantial acting credit to her name (the hot chick in Michael Bay's ode to Hasbro Toys, "Transformers"), Megan Fox was honored Tuesday night as one of GQ Magazine's 2008 picks for "Men of the Year."The 22 year-old self-confessed bi-sexual, who has seven tattoos, a criminal record and (shockingly) the love of former "90210" star Brian Austin Green, was honored alongside the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Aaron Eckhart and Jason Statham at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont Hotel.Reported by (very appropriately) Fox News, according to Fox, Fox seemed as "lovey-dovey as ever" with 35 ye ...

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Anna Kendrick Goes ‘Up’ with Jason Reitman

21 November 2008 1:00 PM, PST | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

If there is one thing we love about Jason Reitman it is that the man has a real knack for putting together a great cast. Thank You for Smoking saw a tour de force of Aaron Eckhart along with great supporting performances from Rob Lowe and J.K. Simmons. Juno was ...

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Eckhart is Set for "Battle : Los Angeles"

21 November 2008 4:47 AM, PST | From www.ohmygore.com/ | See recent OhMyGore news

Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Two-Face in "The Dark Knight") is attached to star in "Battle: Los Angeles", a sci-fi action film that Jonathan Liebesman is directing for Columbia Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter. The story, written by Chris Bertolini, revolves around a Marine platoon's encounter in the battle on the streets of Los Angeles against an alien invasion. Eckhart will play the platoon leader in the film, which has yet to set a start date. Neal Moritz and his Original Film are producing....

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"The Dark Knight" Star Aaron Eckhart Thinks Angelina Jolie Would Make A "Fantastic" Catwoman

19 November 2008 10:22 PM, PST | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Angelina Jolie would make a "fantastic" Catwoman, says Aaron Eckhart. The "Dark Knight" actor was delighted to hear Angelina is being lined up to play the feline villain and thinks a new Batman movie would be a box office smash if she lands the starring role.

Aaron said: "I thought that was a fantastic idea. When I read that, I felt like all of our records that we made would be broken if she did Catwoman."

The actor added he was equally as excited about rumors Johnny Depp may take the part of the Riddler, but joked to Us Weekly magazine: "Every time I hear these guys mentioned, I feel worse about myself!"

Veteran actress Julie Newmar, who played Catwoman in the "Batman" TV series from 1966 to 1968, has previously claimed Angelina would be the perfect choice to play the iconic role.

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Megan Fox on Barack Obama: "He's Very Sexy"

19 November 2008 12:30 PM, PST | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Megan Fox has a thing for President-elect Barack Obama! "I think he's very sexy," the sultry starlet said at last night's party celebrating GQ's annual Men of the Year list (Obama is among the honorees). "And God help me because I hope I don't get in trouble for saying this, but I think he's so articulate and so intelligent and so charismatic when he delivers speeches, that there is something very sexy about that—very! And he's also very slim and lean." And which other actor surprised us by fawning over Obama's sexiness? Read on to find out... Aaron Eckhart, that's who! "The dude has got the looks going on," said Eckhart, a sex...

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Aaron Eckhart To Star In ‘Battle: Los Angeles’

19 November 2008 11:30 AM, PST | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Aaron Eckhart has been signed to play the lead in Battle: Los Angeles, a science-fiction action flick to be directed by Jonathan Liebesman (whose biggest project is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning).

The plot of this film revolves around a platoon of marines (commanded by Eckhart) fighting aliens in the middle of Los Angeles…

Awesome!

I’m sold on just the plot alone - adding Eckhart to the mix makes it that much better.

 

Eckhart is coming off a huge role in The Dark Knight which has grossed only about a billion dollars worldwide… and now he’s expected to take on high-profile A-list roles.

Apparently the script for Battle: La didn’t get very high praise so some wonder why he took on this role. I however, do not. While the director certainly doesn’t have an impressive resume, I’m not going to hold that against him

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Aaron Eckhart wants Angelina for Catwoman

19 November 2008 7:40 AM, PST | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news

Dark Knight star Aaron Eckhart wants Angelina Jolie to be in the sequel, playing the role of Catwoman. Even though Eckhart, aka Harvey Dent/Two Face died in the Dark Knight, he’s rumored to make a return for the next one. And ever since he heard a rumor about Christopher Nolan eyeing Jolie for the role, he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about how much he wants Angie to star alongside him. He says, "I thought that was a fantastic idea. When I read that, I felt like all of our records that we made (would) be...

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Eckhart Wants Jolie To Play Catwoman

19 November 2008 6:02 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Angelina Jolie has been nominated to play Catwoman in a future Batman movie, by The Dark Knight star Aaron Eckhart.

Eckhart, who played Harvey Dent/Two Face in the last installment of the legendary superhero franchise, is rumoured to return in the next Batman movie, and he would love to act alongside a lycra-clad Jolie - if director Christopher Nolan chooses to intoduce the feline baddie.

He says, "I thought that was a fantastic idea."

And he's convinced any Batman movie with Jolie involved, would eclipse those already made.

Eckhart adds, "When I read that, I felt like all of our records that we made (would) be broken if she did Catwoman."

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Men of the Year Party With the Women Who Are Obsessions

19 November 2008 6:00 AM, PST | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Two out of GQ's four cover boy Men of the Year came out to celebrate at the Chateau Marmont in La last night. Jon Hamm and Leonardo DiCaprio both lived up to their steamy covers while Michael Phelps and Barack Obama (surprise) couldn't make it to the red carpet. Obsession of the year Megan Fox looked hot in pink and kept her boyfriend Brian Austin Green close for photos. Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel still don't want to define their relationship, but things seem very on again for this duo. January Jones looked glamorous as ever posing without her on-screen Mad Men husband Don Draper, but if the second season of the show taught us anything it's that Betty is just fine by herself. The party may have been about the men of the year, but the women held their own before heading in for a night of fun. To

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DiCaprio Honoured At GQ Men Of The Year Party

19 November 2008 3:57 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and John Malkovich walked away with top awards at this year's GQ Men of the Year ceremony.

The Body Of Lies star picked up the Leading Man Trophy, while Malkovich was named Mad Genius of the Year at the men's magazine awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

President-elect Barack Obama was given the nod as Game Changer of the Year, actor Jon Hamm was handed the Breakout award and Olympic champion Michael Phelps took home the ultimate accolade for Golden Boy of the Year.

The glittering party attracted some of Hollywood's brightest male stars, including DiCaprio, Zac Efron, Adam Brody and Aaron Eckhart.

And although the annual celebration recognises leading men, the ladies were out in full force too, with Megan Fox, Rosario Dawson and Elisha Cuthbert turning out for the red carpet bash.

The main list of winners is as follows:

Leading Man: Leonardo DiCaprio

Game Changer: Barack Obama

Breakout: Jon Hamm

Golden Boy: Michael Phelps

Mad Genius of the Year: John Malkovich

Obsession of the Year: Megan Fox

Drama Queen of the Year: Sean Penn

Screen Idol of the Year: James Franco

Tough Guys of the Year: The Wire Writers

Mogul of the Year: Seth MacFarlane

Prick of the Year: Gordon Ramsay.

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Aaron Eckhart to Protect us from Aliens

18 November 2008 5:28 AM, PST | From Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news

Aaron Eckhart moves up from district attorney and supporting player to platoon leader and star of the original Sf tale, Battle: Los Angeles.

Columbia Pictures optioned Chris Bertolini (The General’s Daughter)’s screenplay back in April. The story spotlights a Marine platoon’s attempts to repel invaders from the stars. “I love the idea, and I love the script. I like it all,” Producer Neal Moritz of Original Films told The Hollywood Reporter. “We are going to be in production within six months. What’s attractive to me is that it’s a huge event movie that can be done at a modest scale.”

Production is gaining momentum with shooting eyed for early next year and a 2010 release date. No other casting has been announced.

Eckhart has appeared in The Dark Knight, of course, but also gained notice for his work in In the Company of Men and Thank You for Smoking.

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Aaron Eckhart to Battle for Los Angeles

17 November 2008 11:36 PM, PST | From www.canmag.com | See recent CanMag news

After spending the past couple years charming our pants off, Aaron Eckhart is switching things up a bit. Teaming up with Columbia Pictures, the actor will star in a sci-fi actioner.

Aaron Eckhart for Battle: Los Angeles

Directed by Jonathan Liebesman off a script by Chris Bertolini, Battle: Los Angeles revolves around a Marine platoon's encounter in the battle on the streets of Los Angeles against an alien invasion. Eckhart has been cast to play the platoon leader.

Yes, I know the plot could go either way -- badass or retarded -- but having Aaron Eckhart in the lead role definitely boosts confidence.

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Aaron Eckhart to Battle Aliens in Los Angeles

17 November 2008 2:32 PM, PST | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

You know, you would think that after starring in one of the biggest movies of all time, Aaron Eckhart might want to take a break from the world of big-budgeted action movies. Then again, he probably knows better than anyone that sometimes those small indie films can really get you into trouble. So, in the spirit of 'safe bets', The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Eckhart will star in the sci-fi action flick, Battle: Los Angeles.

Chris Bertolini's (The General's Daughter) script centers on an alien invasion that has landed in the streets of La. Eckhart would play the leader of a platoon of Marines who are the last line of defense in the invasion. Jonathan Liebesman (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) has already signed to direct the film for Columbia Pictures, although a start date for the production has yet to be finalized.

Since his 'debut' in 1997's In the Company of Men,

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Aaron Eckhart Joins Battle: Los Angeles

17 November 2008 12:20 PM, PST | From Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news

Aaron Eckhart, who was recently seen as Harvey Dent/Two-Face in The Dark Knight, has joined Battle: Los Angeles. This will be the first time Eckhart takes the lead in an action movie, and I am sure having a large role in the biggest film of the year had a little something to do with it. From THR: The story, written by…

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Aaron Eckhart to lead 'Battle: Los Angeles'

17 November 2008 8:53 AM, PST | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Aaron Eckhart moves back from villain to hero in "Battle: Los Angeles," a science-fiction thriller directed by Jonathan Liebesman, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Written by Chris Bertolini, the plot centers on a Marine platoon’s battle against alien invaders in Los Angeles. The trade says Eckhart will stars as the platoon leader.

Not much else is known about the project at this stage. Liebesman’s directing credits also include the catastrophic “Darkness Falls” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.”

Eckhart was last seen as Two-Face in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight." Other roles include "No Reservations" and "Thank You For Smoking."

The actor has some previous experience starring as a lead in an action flick: in 2003, he lead a crew down to the core of the Earth in "The Core."

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Aaron Eckhart Prepares For Battle: Los Angeles

17 November 2008 8:06 AM, PST | From firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news

Aaron Eckhart has officially joined Battle: Los Angeles as the lead. The project is being directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) and was written by Chris Bertolini (The General's Daughter). The story in Battle: Los Angeles follows a Marine platoon's encounter in the battle on the streets of Los Angeles against an alien invasion. This marks the first big lead role in an action movie for Eckhart, who as we all know did a phenomenal job as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight earlier this summer. The project sounds interesting but apparently has an awful script. Will Eckhart be able to save it? Battle: Los Angeles is being developed at Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures with Neal H. Moritz (I Am Legend) producing, but doesn't officially have a start date yet. I hope they're hiring some talented screenwriters to come in and clean up Bertolini's script, because I've

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"The Dark Knight" Villain Aaron Eckhart To Battle Aliens In New Sci-Fi Flick

17 November 2008 2:14 AM, PST | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

"The Dark Knight" star Aaron Eckhart has been tapped to battle aliens in L.A. in a new sci-fi action flick, "Battle: Los Angeles."

The 40-year-old actor, who played villain Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the smash 2008 Batman film, will be playing the leader of a platoon in combat against invading aliens.

Jonathan Liebesman will be directing for Columbia, while Neal Moritz and his Original Film company are producing, as per the Hollywood Reporter.

The new project puts Eckhart on the lead role on an action movie for the first time. He had been involved in less mainstream films, including 1997's "In The Company of Men," in which he won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance and the Satellite Award for Outstanding New Talent.

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