Jamie Foxx rumored to star in ‘Django Unchained’

The new Quentin Tarantino project, “Django Unchained,” has been generating quite a bit of buzz. To heighten the excitement, the cast that already includes Samuel L. Jackson and Christoph Waltz looks close to adding a leading man to its roster.

Cinema Blend reports that Will Smith was/is rumored to be in the running, and it now appears another name is joining the ranks: Jamie Foxx. Casting Foxx could be a solid choice. However, after winning an Oscar back in 2005 for his performance in “Ray,” the actor’s film choices have been less than stellar. 

I mean, “Miami Vice,” “The Soloist,” Valentine’s Day,” and “Due Date” don’t look like they’re going to be canonized any time soon. Working with Tarantino, especially after the success of “Inglorious Bastards,” sounds like nothing but a good idea to me.  

Four pretty cool posters for 'Horrible Bosses'

Seth Gordon's new comedy "Horrible Bosses" opens July 8, 2011, and Empire has debuted four pretty awesome posters recently. Check them out after the jump. I must admit: Jennifer Aniston looks pretty good on this thing. Co-starring are Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey.

"Horrible Bosses" follows three friends as they conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness. It's a funny concept for sure, and as the first trailer already proved, the film looks pretty hilarious as well. With a cast like this one, what can go wrong?

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'Kane & Lynch' movie delayed

Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation of the popular video game "Kane & Lynch" has hit a wall, as the studio is delaying the project because director Patrick Alessandrin has left the film, according to 24 Frames.

Alessandrin, who helmed "District 13: Ultimatum," was attached to direct, but sources said he's no longer involved. F. Gary Gray and Wayne Kramer were attached to the project previously as well.

"Kane & Lynch" centers on a character named Kane, a death row inmate who makes it out of prison and teams up with a medicated psychopath to retrieve a lost fortune. Kyle Ward wrote the screenplay.

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Funny 'Due Date' feature trailer

The new feature trailer for Todd Phillips' new road comedy "Due Date" has been unleashed on the Web, and yeah, it's funny for sure. This thing definitely looks and feels like "The Hangover" on the road...

Downey Jr. slips into the role of a soon-to-be father who embarks on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born. He hitches a ride with Galifianakis, who plays a weirdo.

"Due Date" also stars Juliette Lewis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Alan Arkin and RZA. The flick opens Nov. 5, 2010, and looking solely at the brilliant cast, this should be quite the refreshing experience!

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First trailer for 'Due Date' is now online

Todd Phillips' new road comedy "Due Date" opens in theaters Nov. 5, 2010, and a first trailer for the flick starring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis is now online. Check it out right after the jump.

Downey Jr. slips into the role of a soon-to-be father who embarks on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born. He hitches a ride with Galifianakis, who plays an actor.

"Due Date" is a Todd Phillips flick, and that means more of the delicious humor we got to enjoy in "The Hangover." This trailer isn't the funniest I've ever seen, but the great cast definitely helps!

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Movie Review: “Valentine’s Day”

Seen on: February 8, 2010

The players: Director: Garry Marshall, Writer: Katherine Fugate, Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Dempsey, Emma Roberts

Facts of interest: Garry Marshall also helmed "Pretty Woman."

The plot: The film follows a group of individuals from Los Angeles as they experience love in all forms on Valentine's Day.

Our thoughts: Garry Marshall’s new romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day” is a major big-screen drag. It’s a cheap, cold Hollywood rip-off of Richard Curtis’ incredibly entertaining and heartfelt “Love Actually,” and it completely fails to establish an attractive feeling of romance. In fact, it’s a film that turns Valentine’s Day into a real nightmare.

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Hell no! Foxx, Lawrence go 'Sheneneh'

I doubt this is a good idea: Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence will star as female characters in Screen Gems' upcoming comedy "Sheneneh and Wanda," which Foxx will write and co-produce.

The film stems from a movie trailer parody the two acrtors did for the BET Awards. They got some positive buzz out of it, and next thing you know, they're planning a big feature film.

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Movie Review: “Law Abiding Citizen”

Seen on: October 16, 2009

The players: Director: F. Gary Gray, Writer: Kurt Wimmer, Cast: Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm Meaney, Bruce McGill, Leslie Bibb

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: After one of the men who killed his family gets a light prison sentence, a desperate widower heads out to fix the justice system.

Our thoughts: F. Gary Gray’s new thriller “Law Abiding Citizen” is a totally crazy film, but it’s not necessarily a disastrous experience. It’s pretty much as over-the-top as a big-screen experience in this genre can get, and while it’s certainly entertaining, it fails to deliver the kind of intense payoff I expected.

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This week's new movie releases - October 16, 2009

Opening wide this week are Spike Jonze's "Where the Wild Things Are," F. Gary Gray's "Law Abiding Citizen" with Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler; and "The Stepfather" with Dylan Walsh and Sela Ward.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (by Spike Jonze)

Synopsis: It follows the adventure of Max (Max Records), a mischievous young boy who is sent to his room after rebelling against his mother (Catherine Keener). Max's imagination is free to roam, and it soon transports him to a thriving forest bordering a vast sea.

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Cool! Jamie Foxx joins Todd Phillips' 'Due Date'

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is the latest to join the cast of Todd Phillips' upcoming Warner Bros. comedy "Due Date," which also stars Robert Downey Jr., funny guy Zach Galifianakis and Michelle Monaghan.

Downey Jr. slips into the role of a soon-to-be father who embarks on a road trip while trying to reach his destination before his baby is born. He hitches a ride with Galifianakis, who plays a college slacker.

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