Official Synopsis for 'The Amazing Spider-Man'

With The Amazing Spider-Man opening in Japan this summer, there was the inevitable press conference where the team behind the film spoke about the Marvel superhero.  Marc Webb directing and starring Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man, the movie studio has finally given us the official plot synopsis of the film.  Finally we can stop speculating based on the already released footage and get an idea what we're heading into.

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Movie Review: 'The Grey'

The Grey Starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo Directed by Joe Carnahan Rated R

The Grey is an odd mix of a survival, horror, action, and drama.  It does each of these elements well, with a noticeable lack of special effects.  It's ability to blend each element, well, I'll discuss that in more depth soon.  But, more than anything else,  it hangs on the ability of Liam Neeson to hold the audience's interest with sometimes just him, alone, giving his lines or even without words.  Love him or hate him, one thing is for sure; the man can hold the screen like few actors can.  Oh, and he really is a badass.

Working in northern Alaska as a guard against wolves, Ottway (Liam Neeson) says he feels most comfortable around the ex-cons, felons, and those generally wanting to get away from society.  In a way, he fits in; yet, something about him stands out.  This becomes even more apparent after a violent plane crash results in him surviving with six others, few resources, uncertain where to go, and a large pack of wolves that are rather unhappy with them in their territory.

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'The Hangover III' Launching Production Soon?

The Hangover II was far from funny, but that hasn't stopped Warner Bros. from rolling out the red carpet for Todd Phillips, Zach Galfianakis, Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms to return for a third installment.  THR reports shooting on The Hangover III will likely start this summer with hopes that it will be ready in time for a May 24, 2013 release.

Apparently, the trio of stars have asked for more money this time around, allegedly $15 million apiece to reprise their iconic roles and the studio will likely accept their demands. 

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'This Means War' Stuck With R Rating

Even as someone who loves Tom Hardy and...tolerates Chris Pine, I still think that This Means War looks pretty wretched.  A movie about two CIA agents who engage in violent antics over a woman two-timing both of them, all from the director of Charlie's Angels?  The trailers just make it look like a mish-mash of unfunny dialogue and chaotic action.  Well, anyone under seventeen who doesn't think like I do and hopes to get in alone is out of luck, because the MPAA has stuck it with an R rating for "some sexual content."

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'The Office' Standout Dwight to Get His Own TV Spin-Off?

THR has confirmed that NBC is looking to develop a Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) led spin-off of The Office, highlighting the generations of Schrutes and their successful beet farm operation.  Why the hell didn't they plan this sooner?  I guess given the The Office's choke hold of dominance on network television it makes sense to wait until now for NBC to unearth their next hit series.

The game plan is to test the concept on an episode of The Office later this season and see how it holds up in the ratings.

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