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Artemis Fowl movie gets a full cast

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It has been in development for years, but the adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s fantasy series Artemis Fowl has finally just got some serious movement. Director Kenneth Branagh has assembled a full cast for the film that includes some familiar faces from his past works, along with a newcomer to play the title role of the intelligent 12 […]

Movie Review – A Dog’s Purpose (2017)

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A Dog’s Purpose 2017Directed by Lasse Hallström Starring Josh Gad, Britt Robertson, K.J. Apa, Bryce Gheisar, John Ortiz, Logan Miller, Dennis Quaid, and Peggy LiptonSYNOPSIS:A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.It turns out that human beings are not the only ones that have existential thoughts such […]

Amazon to explore the rivalry between Hasbro and Mattel with Toy Wars drama

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Amazon has announced that it is set to explore the rivalry between American toy giants Hasbro and Barbie with Toy Wars, which will see Josh Gad (The Angry Birds Movie) starring and co-writing with Josh Schwartz (The O.C.) and Ryan Dixon (Opening Night). Schwartz is set to serve as showrunner, with Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) […]

Josh Gad to play Roger Ebert alongside Will Ferrell’s Russ Meyer in Russ & Roger

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Variety is reporting that Josh Gad (Frozen) has signed on to play celebrated film critic Roger Ebert in Michael Winterbottom’s upcoming comedy Russ & Roger, which has Will Ferrell attached as sexploitation filmmaker Russ Meyer.The film is described as “a debauched comedy” that will provide “an outrageous look at two no-holds-barred outsiders who defied the […]

Movie Review – Pixels (2015)

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Pixels, 2015.Directed by Chris Columbus. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, Brian Cox, Sean Bean and Jane Krakowski.SYNOPSIS:When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.Sometimes you just can’t put your finger on it, […]

Movie Review – Pixels (2015)

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Pixels, 2015. Directed by Chris Columbus. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, Brian Cox, Ashley Benson and Jane Krakowski. SYNOPSIS: When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games. Pixels has a wonderful nostalgia […]

Second Opinion – The Wedding Ringer (2015)

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The Wedding Ringer, 2015. Directed by Jeremy Garelick. Starring Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Olivia Thirlby, Ken Howard, Alan Ritchson, Dan Gill, Jorge Garcia, and Cloris Leachman. SYNOPSIS: Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for […]

Josh Gad gives us a look at the set of 2017’s Beauty and the Beast

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An Instagram post from Josh Gad (Frozen) has confirmed that he has finished filming his scenes in 2017’s live-action Beauty and the Beast film. The picture shows him embracing co-star Luke Evans (Dracula Untold) on a snowy set for the film. The caption reads, “That’s a wrap! Will miss the cast of #beautyandthebeast especially my brilliant Gaston #LukeEvans.” […]

Movie Review – Pixels (2015)

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Pixels. 2015Directed by Chris Columbus.Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, Brian Cox, Sean Bean and Jane Krakowski.SYNOPSIS:When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.Another year goes by and here we have another big […]