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Seen on: October 6, 2009

The players: Director: Peter Billingsley, Writers: Dana Fox, Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, Jean Reno.

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: Four couples travel to a resort on a tropical island and soon realize they are forced to partake in therapy sessions.

Our thoughts: “Couples Retreat” is a totally forgettable comedy. There, I said it. It’s neither refreshing nor really funny, spending more than 100 minutes focusing on four simpleminded couples incapable of dealing with the problems in their relationships. Despite a couple of decent moments, this one’s a big drag, folks.

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Tuesday

06Oct2009

This week's new movie releases - October 9, 2009

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 6:19PM | By

It's a quiet weekend, and the only wide release to open Friday is "Couples Retreat" with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Faizon Love and Kristen Bell. "Good Hair' opens in limited release.

COUPLES RETREAT (with Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau)

Synopsis: Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price.

First thoughts: To be honest with you, I don't know what to think about this one right now. The premise of course sounds funny, and the cast sounds great too. That said, recent previews and TV spots failed to win me over, as this looks just like another silly couple comedy filled with rather primitive humor.

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Tuesday

01Sep2009

Jon Favreau to direct 'Cowboys and Aliens'

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 8:34PM | By

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. may be tackling another project together after the upcoming "Iron Man 2." As reported by Heat Vision, Favreau has come on board to helm DreamWorks' comic-book adaptation of "Cowboys and Aliens."

Downey Jr. has been attached to the project for more than a year now. Based on a graphic novel by Fred van Lente and Andrew Foley, the film focuses on a battle between the Apache and Western settlers that is interrupted by the crash of a spaceship somewhere in Arizona.

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Thursday

20Aug2009

Sam Rockwell shows up in new 'Iron Man 2' photo

Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:35AM | By

Fancy a good look at Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer in Jon Favreau's upcoming anticipated sequel "Iron Man 2," which is due to land in theaters May 7, 2010? You got it! Check him out in this photo that recently popped up @Fantasy.fr.

In the film, Hammer is a weapons manufacturer who wants to bring down Stark, his biggest rival. Hammer is not Stark's only enemy this time around. Iron Man will also have to take up with Mickey Rourke's Whiplash, who builds his own version of Stark's cool suit.

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Monday

03Aug2009

Brand-new 'Iron Man 2' photo surfaces online

Monday, August 3, 2009 at 12:25PM | By

Can't wait for the May 7, 2010 release of Jon Favreau's "Iron Man 2"? How about a brand-new image from the set of the anticipated sequel to "Iron Man"? You got it below!

Marvel has just posted this new still online. In the pic, you get to see producer and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige together with Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.

Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg, Sam Rockwell and Gwyneth Paltrow co-star in the sequel, which recently wrapped principal photography.

In case you missed the other recently released "Iron Man 2" photos, go right here and enjoy!

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Wednesday

22Jul2009

More new 'Iron Man 2' photos pop up online

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8:16PM | By

If you checked out the recent photos from Jon Favreau's upcoming sequel "Iron Man2" and liked what you saw, I encourage you to check out these new stills from the anticipated sequel, which hits theaters May 7, 2010. I know, it's a long wait, right?

Anyway, the pics above and below give you another good (and pretty hot) look at Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts and even Don Cheadle as James Rhodes, the role that previously belonged to Terrence Howard.

This time around, Iron Man has two enemies he has to go up against: Mickey Rourke's Whiplash, who builds his own version of Stark's cool suit, and Sam Rockwell's Justin Hammer, a weapons manufacturer wants to bring down Stark.

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20Jul2009

'Iron Man 2' shooting completed

Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7:35PM | By

Click here to head to Marvel and read more of Feige's comments.

Principal photography for Jon Favreau's anticipated sequel "Iron Man 2" has officially come to an end, and according to Marvel, everything went according to plan.

Shooting lasted for 71 days, and Marvel.com recently caught up with producer and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. Here's some of what he had to say about the sequel:

"Shooting 'Iron Man 2' was a fantastic experience and we couldn't be happier. Although there were many challenges in making this film, having Jon Favreau, Robert Downey, Gwyneth Paltrow and almost the entire crew from the first film back on board, allowed us to hit the ground running as everyone was instantly familiar with each other from day one."

Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg, Sam Rockwell and Gwyneth Paltrow star in the "Iron Man" follow-up. The film hits theaters May 7, 2010.

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16Jul2009

Check out Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:11AM | By

Entertainment Weekly just posted a photo of its latest issue's cover, which goes all "Iron Man 2," the Jon Favreu-directed sequel that will hit theaters May 7, 2010.

The flick is currently shooting, and as you can see on the images above, it stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Mickey Rourke as Whiplash and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. Yeah, she looks nice.

Whiplash has an alter ego named Ivan Vanko, who builds his own version of Stark's cool suit. Iron Man's other enemy this time is Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), a weapons manufacturer wants to bring down Stark.

As for Johansson's Black Widow, she appears as Stark's new assistant. Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg and Gwyneth Paltrow co-star in the film.

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01Jul2009

Trailer for 'Couples Retreat' with Vince Vaughn

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 12:38AM | By

How about an awkward vacation with Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman and Jon Favreau? That's what's on the menu in Peter Billingsley's upcoming comedy "Couples Retreat," which is due in theaters Oct. 9, 2009.

A first trailer for the comedy has popped up online, and you can check it out below. The footage did not entirely win me over, but I believe this is actually something that could be pretty funny.

The film follows four couples who spend some time at a tropical island resort, where they quickly find out that participation in a couple therapy program is mandatory. Jean Reno plays a therapist and the owner of the resort.

The interesting cast also includes Faizon Love, Kristen Bell, Malin Akerman, Tasha Smith and Kristin Davis. Favreau wrote the film based on an idea by Vaughn.

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Monday

22Jun2009

Adam Sandler, Jon Favreau join 'Zookeeper'

Monday, June 22, 2009 at 8:44PM | By

Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow are set to provide voices for animals in Frank Coraci's upcoming live-action comedy "The Zookeeper."

Starring Kevin James in the title role, the film follow a zookeeper who gets dating advice from his animals. Variety reports Sandler will voice a capuchin monkey, with Cher on-board as a giraffe.

Also, Favreau will voice a bear, and Apatow an elephant. Stallone will breathe life into a lion. Jim Breuer, Faizon Love and Bas Rutten are also part of the voice cast, while Nick Nolte is in talks to join them as well. Rosario Dawson stars alongside James.

Jay Scherick, David Ronn, James, Rock Reuben and Nick Bakay wrote the script. Coraci's credits include "Click" and "Around the World in 80 Days."

Sandler will next star in Apatow's "Funny People," while Stallone is working on his next action pic "The Expendables." Favreau is currently shooting "Iron Man 2."