Tag: Mark Wahlberg

‘Transformers 4’ Will Pick Up Four Years After ‘Dark Of The Moon’

by Shawn Madden

With the recent addition of Mark Wahlberg to the cast of the fourth chapter in the Transformers franchise, we should probably start expecting more news to come from that film very soon. The first details to the film were revealed to TMZ [via BleedingCool] where the director talked about just where the next film would take place after Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. The director revealed:

“The movie is going to continue 4 years on from the attack on Chicago which was in the last movie. So it’s going still to have the same lineage but going in a full, new, different direction and it actually feels really natural how it is going in that direction.”

So, this definitely means they won’t really have to address Chicago too much being that it’s gone and over and the Decepticons (Come on…obviously they’re going to be in it) will have had time to regroup and plan out their attack. Fingers crossed that we’re going to be getting some of the cooler ‘cons that haven’t been used yet.

Mark Wahlberg Confirmed For ‘Transformers 4’! Official Logo Revealed!

by Shawn Madden

What started off as a rumor ended up becoming something real. Not too long ago it was rumored that Mark Wahlberg was up for the lead role in the next Transformers film but that rumor was quickly debunked by Michael Bay. Earlier this week, director Michael Bay thanked the internet for the rumor that Mark Wahlberg was up for the male lead in the film and now Bay’s official website had issued the following press release confirming that Mark Wahlberg has indeed joined the cast of Transformers 4!

HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 8, 2012) – After an exceptionally successful collaboration on the upcoming “Pain and Gain,” Michael Bay has cast Academy Award®-nominee Mark Wahlberg in the highly anticipated “TRANSFORMERS 4.” The film will hit theaters June 27th, 2014.

“Mark is awesome. We had a blast working on “Pain and Gain” and I’m so fired up to be back working with him. An actor of his caliber is the perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry on the Transformers’ legacy,” said Bay.

Bay will direct the next installment in the “TRANSFORMERS” series, which begins shooting next spring. From Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., in association with Hasbro, the film will be produced by Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce, and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian.

Bay’s first “TRANSFORMERS” film was a box office sensation in 2007, opening at #1 and earning more than $700 million worldwide. His second installment “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” in 2009 grossed more than $830 million worldwide. In 2011, “TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON” was an even bigger hit worldwide, grossing more than a billion dollars to become the 5th highest grossing film of all time. To date, the franchise has earned more than $2.6 billion worldwide.

From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes “Pain and Gain,” a new action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Based on the unbelievable true story of three personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Ed Harris, Tony Shalhoub, Rob Corddry, Rebel Wilson, and Bar Paly also star. The film is based on magazine articles by Pete Collins, with a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and produced by Donald DeLine, Michael Bay and Ian Bryce.

“PAIN AND GAIN” opens in theaters everywhere April 26th, 2013.

Personally, I think Wahlberg is a fantastic actor and definitely a great addition to the next film. How about you guys?

Transformers 4 is set to transform and roll out on June 27th, 2014.

Source: MichaelBay.com

Michael Bay Now Considering Mark Wahlberg For ‘Transformers 4’

by Shawn Madden

Not too long ago it was rumored that Mark Wahlberg would be joining the cast of the fourth Transformers movie. Word spread quickly but just as quick Michael Bay came out denied the speculation, saying it was for an entirely different film. Now it appears that Bay has actually changed his mind and we may just see Wahlberg rolling out with the Autobots after all.

“I squashed a rumor that was on the internet last week. It was about Mark Walhberg. Mark was rumored to be starring in Transformers 4. We are working on another movie together, not T4. I had such a great time working with Mark on Pain and Gain, and he gave such a great performance – well let’s say that very internet chatter gave me some ideas. We are at the inception of our story process right now on T4. Let’s say some ideas are gaining traction with me and my writer – so I’m here to say thanks internet chatter.”

Source: Michael Bay.com

Mark Wahlberg In Talks With Michael Bay To Star In ‘Transformers 4’

by Shawn Madden

Word is that Mark Wahlberg (Ted) may be “having early conversations” with Michael Bay that would set the actor to star in the next installment in the Transformers movie series. But besides that they don’t have too many details regarding the role minus that the story would “revolve around an adult star (the part being discussed with Wahlberg) and his teenage child.”

The idea would be that the child would then grow to be the focus of further entries in the series. Earlier this week there were two roles revealed for the film, one being a female high school student and the second being her race car driving boyfriend. Could this be the role that was mention? Guess we’ll find out soon with production set to begin on the film pretty soon. I actually don’t mind having an actor like Wahlberg on board with this film at all. He’s a fantastic actor and could really bring something fresh to the franchise. What may also help seal the deal is the fact that Wahlberg and Bay just finished working together on the body bulding flick Pain And Gain, but of course only time will tell as far as this one goes.

Source: Twitch

Universal Reveals The Official Plot Synopsis For ‘2 Guns’

by Shawn Madden

Universal Pictures has reveal the official plot synopsis for the upcoming 2 Guns, which is based on Steven Grant’s graphic novel of the same name and published by Boom! Studios. The movie, that is currently in production at the moment, is directed by Baltasar Kormakur (Contraband) and starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington as well as Paula Patton, James Marsden, Bill Paxton, Fred Ward and Edward James Olmos.

Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in 2 Guns, an explosive action film that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together. But there is a big problem with their unique alliance: Neither knows that the other is an undercover federal agent.

For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench (Washington) and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Wahlberg) have been reluctantly attached at the hip. Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down.

When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Now that everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is the other. Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guys spend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a few tricks along the way.

2 Guns hits theaters August 16th, 2013.

Source: The Playlist

Mark Wahlberg And Liam Neeson Eyed For Roles In ‘Neuromancer’

by Shawn Madden

Mark Wahlberg and Liam Neeson are both being eyed for roles in the upcoming adaptation of William Gibson’s 1984 novel, Neuromancer. Gibson’s first novel is considered to be a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre and the first winner of the science-fiction “triple crown”: the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Dick Award, and the Hugo Award. While no one has signed on for the project Moviehole has reported that the offer is currently on the table.

Wahlberg, who has a solid working relationship with the film’s producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, has been offered the role of the anti-hero Case. Neeson would be playing the role of the twisted tool Armitage.

The film will be directed by Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice) and see a 2014 release date. The only downside to this so far is that Natali is also attached to direct the Swamp Thing reboot so it looks like it will be quite some time before we get that one.

Geekscape Reviews: ‘Ted’

by Shawn Madden

So, let me start off by saying I was in a packed theater with no more than ten females present. I guess they were all off seeing Channing Tatum’s bare ass while I was seeing Mark Wahlberg’s bare ass. There was the one spoiler I am giving you. I know ladies…you are now trading in your tickets for tonight to see ‘Ted’ instead.

Earlier this year I made the statement that ’21 Jump Street’ would be the funniest movie to come out this year. I now retract said statement. ‘Ted’ brought me to tears due to laughter more times than I could count. If you had any fears that Seth MacFarlane’s humor wouldn’t translate to the big screen…have them no more. It translates and it translates oh so well.

‘Ted’ tells the story of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg), a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish…and has refused to leave his side ever since. John’s girlfriend Lori (Mila Kunis) wants to move on with their lives together and feels Ted (Seth MacFarlane) is in the way of that happening.

If you’re looking for “smart funny” go somewhere else. Why the fuck would you be expecting that? This movie is exactly what you think it’s going to be and that’s a great thing. While this movie can appeal to everyone it’s definitely aimed at the products of the 80’s and 90’s. There are some jokes that may be lost on the younger crowd. But even if you you’ve never seen them you will probably still laugh and sort of get the numerous ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Flash Gordon’ references. And how would it be a Seth MacFarlane movie without the cameos? As stated I am keeping this review 99% spoiler free but there are moments you are not going to expect in this movie and they are great.

One worry I had about this movie was how believable was it going to be seeing Ted throughout the movie. The CG is great and there are times when I honestly forgot that it was CG. There’s a scene in the opening when Ted meets a certain late night talk show host that left me wondering “How did they pull that off?”

Overall ‘Ted’ is a hilarious and fun movie. If you don’t laugh at all within the first five minutes of the film…go get your money back and go see something else. But then again if you’re on this site I honestly expect you to laugh multiple times within the first five minutes and the entire duration of the movie. ‘Ted’ is one of those comedies that you will be able to watch over and over again and still laugh at the jokes.

Score: 4/5

James Marsden Joins Cast Of ‘Two Guns’

by Shawn Madden

While James Marsden may be returning to the comic adaptation world it won’t be as Scott Summers. Yes, I did like him as Cyke. Marsden will play a naval commander in Universal’s adaptation of ‘Two Guns’.

The movie already stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg with Edward James Olmos in negotiations.

About ‘Two Guns’: “A pulp story about cops and thieves and the men that are something in between. Trench has targeted a local bank to rob, and asked Steadman in on the job. Trench figures it’s a great way to score — considering it’s a cover for mob money. They’ll be thieves ripping off thieves. But what Steadman doesn’t know is that Trench is a DEA agent. And what Trench doesn’t know is that Steadman’s a Naval Intelligence officer. They’re both cops! And neither one knows that they’re not robbing the mob, they’ve been set up to steal $50 million from the CIA! A light-hearted crime romp in the vein of Ocean’s Thirteen and The Italian Job from comics legend, Steven Grant!”

Source: Variety

Edward James Olmos In Talks To Join Cast Of ‘Two Guns’

by Shawn Madden

After roles on ‘Dexter’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and in ‘The Green Hornet’ Variety is reporting that Olmos is in talks to play Papi Greco. Greco is a mexican druglord who will go up against the protagonists in the film.

2 Guns is a graphic novel from Boom! Studios by Steven Grant and Mat Santolouco.

“A pulp story about cops and thieves and the men that are something in between. Trench has targeted a local bank to rob, and asked Steadman in on the job. Trench figures it’s a great way to score — considering it’s a cover for mob money. They’ll be thieves ripping off thieves. But what Steadman doesn’t know is that Trench is a DEA agent. And what Trench doesn’t know is that Steadman’s a Naval Intelligence officer. They’re both cops! And neither one knows that they’re not robbing the mob, they’ve been set up to steal $50 million from the CIA! A light-hearted crime romp in the vein of Ocean’s Thirteen and The Italian Job from comics legend, Steven Grant!”

Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington will star as the protagonists of the film with Baltasar Kormakur (‘Inhale’, ‘Contraband’) directing.

No release date has been set yet.