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Blu-ray Review: Night at the Museum 2

6 November 2009 3:09 PM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Night at the Museum 2 is exactly what a Hollywood sequel needs to be. Bigger, louder, filled with more famous faces and almost the same story as the first. It is on its way to eclipsing the success of the first and it hits Blu-ray and DVD next week.

Ben Stiller gathers his Natm cohort as they take their mix of slapstick and Scooby Doo to Washington D.C. where the Smithsonian archives are bought to life by the power of Ahkmenrah’s Tablet. Shawn Levy’s family friendly Night at the Museum grossed nearly $600m worldwide so a sequel was fairly inevitable and in these risk aversive climate the Battle of the Smithsonian needed only to rekindle the comedic chaos and broad dramatic strokes of the original to succeed.

It’s no surprise that the sequel does not stray from this path, and this is a blessing and a curse. »

- Jon Lyus

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'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint as Eddie the Eagle: Method acting at its most daring

4 November 2009 9:39 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

The Winter Games in Vancouver begin in three months, and Stephen Colbert recent announcement that his Colbert Nation would sponsor the U.S. Speedskating team sprinkled the first flakes of Olympic spirit. Consider it a blizzard. At least in my house. That's because the red-headed stepchild of the Harry Potter franchise, Rupert Grint, is reportedly the choice to play British ski-jumper Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards in a long-in-the-works biopic. A little background: Back at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Edwards, a bespectacled English plasterer with relatively no athletic training finished dead last in the ski-jump. But his jumps were nevertheless »

- Jeff Labrecque

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More on that Owen Wilson Marmaduke casting

4 November 2009 1:21 AM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »

Owen Wilson is set to play the voice of a dog in canine comedy 'Marmaduke'.

The star whose recent dog-themed movie 'Marley and Me', in which he starred in alongside Jennifer Aniston, grossed $240 million dollars at the box office - is going one step further with his next film, and playing the dog.

The movie, based on a popular comic strip, will follow Marmaduke's owners as they relocate to Florida with their Great Dane.

Other dog voices will be provided by Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, comedian Steve Coogan and the Wayans brothers, whilst humans are played by Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy.

40-year-old Owen has already done some voice work in the upcoming animated Wes Anderson film 'Fantastic Mr. Fox.'

'Marmaduke' is set for a June 2010 release.

George Clooney has also been linked to another Fox Searchlight movie this week, »

- Paul

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Lightning Thief - Trailer for the 20th Century Fox release.

3 November 2009 11:20 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

20th Century Fox's "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Lightning Thief" has a new trailer. The Chris Columbus-directed film is screenwritten by Craig Titley from the story by Rick Riordan. Fantasy sees release on February 12th next year. Starring are Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Uma Thurman, Rosario Dawson, Kevin McKidd and Joe Pantoliano. It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling.. »

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Owen Wilson Voicing Marmaduke

3 November 2009 11:16 PM, PST | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Owen Wilson has signed on to voice the rascally Great Dane “Marmaduke” for Fox’s adaptation of the long-running newspaper comic strip. The film will follow a family named the Winslows who move from Kansas to Orange County, and their giant slobbering dog Marmaduke, who causes chaos wherever he goes. The strip was created in 1954 by Brad Anderson about a giant Great Dane dog and his misadventures causing trouble throughout the neighborhood. Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy are cast in the film as humans, while Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans will be supplying [...] »

- Costa Koutsoutis

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Owen Wilson joins Marmaduke comic strip adaptation

3 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

Owen Wilson has joine 20th Century Fox's adaptation of the comic strip "Marmaduke." He joins Judy Greer, Lee Pace, William H. Macy who play the humans and Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans and Marlon Wayans who voice characters. Follows a man and his family named the Winslows who make a move from Kansas to Orange County with their pooch Marmaduke, a slobbery dog who manages to create chaos wherever he may be. Tom Dey helms, John Davis produces and the family comedy enters theatres on June 2010. »

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Owen Wilson to Voice ‘Marmaduke’

3 November 2009 4:30 PM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »

Owen Wilson has signed to voice the title pet in Marmaduke, the Great Dane of the long-running comic strip in an adaptation for Fox and New Regency.  It will be live-action combined with CGI animals.

Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy are playing humans, and the rest of the animals will sound like Fergie (”The Black Eyed Peas”), Emma Stone, George Lopez (let me guess, a chihuahua?), Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, and Damon and Marlon Wayans.  Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon, Showtime) is directing.

Did no one see Garfield?  Even Bill Murray regret that.  (Side note: this is much better.)

The plot will be based on the Brad Anderson comic strip created in 1954, so they’ll have 55 years of canine humor to mine gold from.  It must be nice to have a job where you can scrawl out a year’s worth of awful dog jokes and sit around the rest of the 364 days. »

- Jeff Leins

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Wilson To Woof It Up As Marmaduke

3 November 2009 2:01 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Owen Wilson is back in the doghouse after scoring a Christmas 2008 hit with Marley & Me - he has signed on to be the voice of cartoon mutt Marmaduke in a new film.

The actor will join William H. Macy, Fergie, Steve Coogan and Wayans brothers Damon and Marlon in Fox’s CGI/live-action movie adaptation of the 55-year-old comic, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

It won't be the first time Wilson's voice has been the star of a movie - he played Lightning McQueen in hit 2006 animated movie Cars and he portrays Coach Skip in pal Wes Anderson's upcoming animated tale Fantastic Mr. Fox. »

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This is Also Happening: Owen Wilson to Voice Marmaduke

3 November 2009 1:55 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

What is it with Owen Wilson and movies about dogs? Last year, Wilson joined Jennifer Aniston in the heart string-yanking, super-melodramatic dying dog movie Marley and Me, and now THR is reporting that he'll be voicing the rascally Great Dane Marmaduke on the big screen. Based on the popular comic strip that was created in 1954 by Brad Anderson and Phil Leeming, with a script by Tim Rassmussen and Vince Di Meglio (License to Wed, Smother), this live-action/CG movie will follow a family named the Winslows who move from Kansas to Orange County with their dog Marmaduke, a slobbery pooch who creates chaos wherever he goes. It will see the title character "navigate a volatile Mutts vs. Pedigrees turf war, woo the purebred of his dreams and overcome a fall from grace." Tom Dey (Failure to Launch, Shanghai Noon) will direct the feature, with Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy making up the human cast »

- Neil Miller

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Your Kids Don’t Know About Marmaduke or The Berenstain Bares But Here’s Movies for Both of Them

3 November 2009 12:33 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

Still mining for the flakes of properties with name recognition, the 55-year-old comic strip “Marmaduke” and the 47-year-old “Berenstain Bears” children books are getting movies.  Like everything that kids find interesting, parents or grandparents will have to sit their children or grandchildren down and use the introduction that holds every child’s attention, “Back in my day…”  Hit the jump to go beyond nostalgia and slam into old-person crabbiness.

THR reports that Owen Wilson (your grandparents don’t know who that is) will provide the voice of Marmaduke, “the rascally Great Dane… a slobbery pooch who creates chaos wherever he goes.”  I assume that when they said “chaos”, THR meant “comic mayhem” since “chaos” would imply the terrifying existentialism of uncertainty.  If that’s the direction the live-action/CG movie is headed, then I take back my skepticism.  Joining Wilson are Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy as Marmaduke’s human family, »

- Matt Goldberg

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Owen Wilson voicing Marmaduke: [Insert wacky dog pun here]

3 November 2009 11:18 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Owen Wilson has been cast to voice Marmaduke in Fox's CGI/live-action movie adaptation of the comic, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (The dog doesn't speak in the comic, but perhaps Wilson became an expert barker after working on Marley & Me and will just bow-wow his way through the film? One can hope....) THR says the film will see Marmaduke "navigate a volatile Mutts vs. Pedigrees turf war, woo the purebred of his dreams and overcome a fall from grace." The star-studded cast also includes Judy Greer, Lee Pace, and William H. Macy as humans, and Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, »

- Mike Bruno

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Get Ready for "Marmaduke" the Movie!

3 November 2009 9:34 AM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »

"Marmaduke," the long-running comic strip is about to bark into theaters near you! And Owen Wilson will lend a helping hand.

The actor will voice the rambunctious Great Dane for Fox. The live-action CG movie tells the tale of the Winslows who move from Kansas to Orange County with their dog Marmaduke.

Based on the comic strip created in 1954 by Brad Anderson and Phil Leeming, the script is written by Tim Rasmussen and Vince Di Meglio. There is going to be a Mutts vs. Pedigrees war (fun!), and Marmaduke will even fall in love. Awww...

The humans will be played by Judy Greer, Lee Pace, and William H. Macy; Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez (he sure loves voicing animals, he was just in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua), Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans, and Marlon Wayans will provide the voices.

Wilson's director from "Shanghai Noon," Tom Dey, is set to helm »

- Manny

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Owen Wilson Signs on for Marmaduke

3 November 2009 9:10 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

When a live action Marmaduke movie was first announced [1] back in March, Fox still hadn't quite decided if they wanted the comic strip-based Great Dane to be a CG mutt or the real thing. Ironically, it was the success of the Owen Wilson/Jennifer Aniston rom-com Marley and Me that made them think that a live action dog might be the way to go. I say it's ironic because this week Owen Wilson has apparently signed on to star in this film as well... as the voice of the computer animated version of Marmaduke! The Hollywood Reporter [2] says that Wilson will headline a voice cast that also includes Damon and Marlon Wayans, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan and Fergie. The human family in the film will be played by Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy. There's no question that this is a gig that probably should be below Wilson, »

- Sean

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Owen Wilson is in Marmaduke's doghouse

3 November 2009 8:43 AM, PST | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »

Because starring in just one movie about a giant dog wasn't enough for Owen Wilson, the actor has just signed on the dotted line to provide the voice for Marmaduke in 20th Century Fox's live-action/CG movie. I don't berate Wilson for taking a paycheck, and he's got the right kind of personality to make the pooch's pipes interesting, it's Fox that I have disdain for. Really, Fox? It wasn't enough to inflict pain upon us with two Garfield movies? Your investors weren't satisfied with all that money made by the talking rats in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie? Why do you guys have to be the talking animal movie studio?

Sigh.

The logline for Marmaduke has the Winslow family pack up and move from Kansas to California. Their dog Marmaduke is big, produces a lot of dog slobber and creates chaos at every opportunity. Family friendly comedic hijinks ensue! »

- Patrick Sauriol

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Owen Wilson To Be The Voice Of 'Marmaduke'

3 November 2009 8:30 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

From Splash Page: The last time we saw actor Owen Wilson playing with dogs, it was in the 2008 adaptation of John Grogan's touchingly heartbreaking book "Marley & Me." In this latest bit of news, we learn that Wilson will move from playing with dogs to simply playing one.

Wilson is locked to star in "Marmaduke," a big-screen adaptation of Brad Anderson's long-running newspaper comic strip. The adaptation had itself been revealed a couple of weeks ago, but this final bit of news puts the finishing touch on a cast that includes William H. Macy, Judy Greer, Lee Pace as the titular great dane's human family and Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans and Marlon Wayans as the voices of Marmaduke's pals in the animal kingdom.

Continue reading Owen Wilson To Let His Inner Dog Out In 'Marmaduke' Movie

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- Adam Rosenberg

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Why Would Owen Wilson Voice Marmaduke?

3 November 2009 8:18 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

Sorry, folks -- while it may have been a few months since we learned about that dreaded Marmaduke project, it hasn't gone anywhere. In fact, the sucker has found its lead voice. The Hollywood Reporter posts that Owen Wilson has agreed to voice the infamous Great Dane in the Fox adaptation.

While the details weren't ironed out initially, the project is now set to be a live-action/CG mix "which has shades of Fox's surprise smash Marley & Me" -- focusing on the Winslow family as they movie from Kansas to Orange County with their slobbering dog. But no, it's not as simple as a travel/fish out of water story. The dog will "navigate a volatile Mutts vs. Pedigrees turf war, woo the purebred of his dreams, and overcome a fall from grace." And here I thought the simple idea of a Marmaduke feature film was vomit-inducing enough. And while »

- Monika Bartyzel

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Owen Wilson to voice Marmaduke in upcoming animated movie

3 November 2009 8:14 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »

Owen Wilson will voice the big lummox of a dog, Marmaduke, in the new animated film based on the classic comic-strip dog for 20th Century Fox. Wilson joins Fergie, the lovely Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon and Marlon Wayans.

Marmaduke will follow the Winslow who family who moves from Kansas to beautiful Orange County, CA with their jerk of dog that constantly gets into trouble. Our favorite dog lands in the middle of a turf-war between the Mutts and the Pedigrees who attempt to woo the idiot to their respective side.

The story was penned by License to Wed writing team, Tim Rasmussen and Vince Di Meglio and directed by Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon).

This isn’t the first voice-work Wilson has signed on to. He also provided the voice for Disney Pixar’s Lightning McQueen in Cars.

Marmaduke will hit theaters during the summer of »

- Reel Loop News Staff

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Owen Wilson To Let His Inner Dog Out In 'Marmaduke' Movie

3 November 2009 6:01 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »

The last time we saw actor Owen Wilson playing with dogs, it was in the 2008 adaptation of John Grogan's touchingly heartbreaking book "Marley & Me." In this latest bit of news, we learn that Wilson will move from playing with dogs to simply playing one.

Wilson is locked to star in "Marmaduke," a big-screen adaptation of Brad Anderson's long-running newspaper comic strip. The adaptation had itself been revealed a couple of weeks ago, but this final bit of news puts the finishing touch on a cast that includes William H. Macy, Judy Greer, Lee Pace as the titular great dane's human family and Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans and Marlon Wayans as the voices of Marmaduke's pals in the animal kingdom.

The story, penned by "License to Wed" writers Tim Rasmussen and Vince Di Meglio, sounds like a canine-infused take on "West Side Story. »

- Adam Rosenberg

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Owen Wilson Heads to the Dog House in 'Marmaduke'

3 November 2009 5:44 AM, PST | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »

Owen Wilson is going canine in 'Marmaduke.' The actor has signed on to voice a great dane in the movie adaptation of the classic comic strip, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'Marmaduke' follows the Winslow family as they relocate from Kansas to Orange County with their dog who stirs up trouble wherever he goes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marmaduke battles a war between mutts and pedigree dogs. He falls for the purebred of his fantasies and has to overcome a fall from grace. The movie, which will be live-action/CG, stars Judy Greer, Lee Pace, and William H. Macy as the humans. Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans, and Marlon Wayans join Owen Wilson behind the mic by lending their voices to the animated characters. 'Marmaduke' is expected to play fetch with audiences in June 2010.

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- TheInsider

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Doggone Owen Wilson

3 November 2009 4:34 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

Owen Wilson is going to the dogs.

First he starred alongside an adorable golden lab in Marley and Me, and now he will be starring as…well, as a dog himself.

Wilson has signed on to voice the role of Marmaduke, the title character of a long-running comic strip that is being made into a live action film by Fox.

The cartoon, and subsequently the movie, follows the antics of Marmaduke, a mischievous Great Dane. In the film, we’ll see Marmaduke encounter a Mutts vs. Pedigrees battle over territory, attempt to woo the lady-dog of his dreams, and overcome a fall from grace.

Acting alongside Wilson will be Judy Greer, Lee Pace and William H. Macy as the humans in the film, with Fergie, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans providing voices to the non-human characters.

The film will be directed by Tom Dey »

- Carly

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