New 'Sucker Punch' trailer looks pretty awesome

Here is a sweet new feature trailer for Zack Snyder's upcoming action adventure "Sucker Punch," and I strongly suggest you give this one a shot: it just looks crazy awesome. "Punch" debuts March 25, 2011.

The flick centers on a girl locked inside a mental institution. During her stay there, she imagines an alternative reality in which she plans her escape... Emily Browning and Vanessa Hudgens star.

The cast also includes Jamie Chung, Jena Malone, Abbie Cornish, Jon Hamm and Carla Gugino, and as you can see below, these hardcore chicks kick some serious ass. Visually, "Punch" looks awesome.

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Megan Fox joins 'Friends with Kids'

Megan Fox will soon share the screen with Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig and Adam Scott, because the "Transformers" actress has joined Jennifer Westfeldt's upcoming comedy "Friends with Kids."

THR says the movie follows two best friends (Scott and Westfeldt) who see what having children has done to couples they know and consequently decide to have a kid and then date other people.

Wiig and Hamm will play another couple, and Fox will play a chick Scott's character begins to date. Fox, who starred in "Jonah Hex," has "Passion Play" coming soon. She also stars in "Wish Wizard."

Exclusive 'The Town' Behind-the-Scenes Look

Ben Affleck's intense heist thriller "The Town" is now playing in theaters, and we have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look to share with you. You can watch the featurette with interviews after the jump.

"The Town" focuses on a criminal (Affleck) who falls in love with the manager (Rebecca Hall) of the bank he recently robbed. Jon Hamm stars as an FBI agent trying to track down the robber and his gang.

Jeremy Renner plays one of Affleck's associates, and Blake Lively is set to play Renner's sister and Affleck's ex. Affleck penned the screenplay with Peter Craig and Aaron Stockhard. Enjoy the video below!

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Movie Review: 'The Town'

Seen on: September 9, 2010

The players: Director: Ben Affleck, Writers: Ben Affleck, Peter Craig, Aaron Stockard, Cast: Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm

Facts of interest: Based on the novel by Chuck Hogan.

The plot: Affleck plays a bank robber who has a big heist to plan and falls for a bank manager he briefly kidnapped during a job.

Our thoughts: Ben Affleck delivers a tour de force with his new heist thriller “The Town”, but he scores not only as an actor, but also as a now established director with a great eye and a feeling for optimal pacing. “The Town” is a dark, beautifully shot film that combines captivating action sequences with flawless acting to offer a character-driven tale cinemagoers should have no trouble enjoying throughout.

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Nine new clips from Ben Affleck's 'The Town'

Ben Affleck's "The Town" recently premiered in Toronto to positive reviews, and today I've got nine new clips from the film to share with you. Check them out after the jump, because they're quite intense.

The flick is based on Chuck Hogan's novel "The Prince of Thieves," and Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall, Blake Lively and Jeremy Renner star. You can watch the really awesome trailer for the film here.

"The Town" focuses on a criminal (Affleck) who falls in love with the manager (Rebecca Hall) of the bank he recently robbed. Hamm is on board as an FBI agent trying to track down the robber and his gang.

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'Shrek Forever After' gets a teaser trailer

Mike Mitchell's "Shrek Forever After" is apparently the last film in the popular animated series, and it is heading to theaters in 3D May 21, 2010. A first teaser trailer for your viewing pleasure is now online.

This is a short teaser, but it gives us a good first look at the story and characters of the fourth film. I loved the first and second, but "Shrek The Third" really disappointed me. Let's hope for a better finale...

This time, Shrek is feeling over-domesticated in the fourth installment. He has lost his roar. It used to send villagers running away in terror. Now they run to him and ask him to sign their pitchforks and torches.

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'Gossip Girl's' Blake Lively heads to Affleck's 'Town'

Teen Choice Award winner Blake Lively from the sucky television show "Gossip Girl" (sorry, I just can't stand it) has signed on to join the solid cast for Ben Affleck's upcoming crime flick "The Town," the big-screen adaptation of Chuck Hogan's novel "The Prince of Thieves."

She joins Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall and Jeremy Renner. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the awesome Chris Cooper is also in talks to join the Warner Bros./Legendary project, and I can only hope he does.

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'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm throws 'Sucker Punch'

Let me tell you, I feel terrible because I still haven't seen one single episode of "Mad Men," but right now, I just don't have the freaking time. I promise it's on my list though. Anyway, "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm has now joined Zack Snyder's upcoming action adventure "Sucker Punch," this according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Hamm joins the already cast Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Jena Malone, Abbie Cornish and Carla Gugino. The flick is set in the '50s and centers on a girl locked inside a mental institution. During her stay there, she imagines an alternative reality in which she plans her escape...

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Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall travel to 'Town'

Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall are packing for Ben Affleck's "The Town," the big-screen adaptation of Chuck Hogan's novel "The Prince of Thieves."

Directed by Affleck, the film focuses on a thief who falls in love with the manager (Hall) of the bank he recently robbed. Variety says Hamm plays an FBI agent who also gets somehow involved with her.

Hogan and Peter Craig wrote the screenplay, which Affleck rewrote. “Town” marks Affleck’s second directorial effort after his acclaimed drama “Gone Baby Gone.”

Hamm, whose credits include "Mad Men," recently starred in "The Day the Earth Stood Still." As for Hall, the "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" star will soon be seen in "Dorian Gray."

Daily news dose: Anne Hathaway to star in 'Get Happy;' 'New Moon' cast growing

Here's your dose of film news for March 24, 2009:

• Anne Hathaway is set to play Judy Garland in the big-screen adaptation of Gerald Clarke's biography "Get Happy." Hathaway was recently nominated for an Oscar for her excellent performance in "Rachel Getting Married." The actress will soon star in "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Fiance." (Variety)

• Native Americans Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman have signed on to star in Chris Weitz's upcoming "Twilight" sequel "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." The five will portray members of the wolf pack, defending humans against vampires. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson return as Bella and Edward. (Variety)

• Taye Diggs has joined Brandon Routh and Sam Huntington in "Dead of Night," based on Tiziano Sclavi's Italian comic books. According to IMDb, the film follows the adventures of supernatural private eye Dylan Dog, who seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans. (ShockTillYouDrop)

• Jon Hamm has signed on to star in Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's upcoming Allen Ginsberg biopic "Howl." David Strathairn, Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels, Mary-Louise Parker and Paul Rudd are also on board. Varierty says Hamm is set to play defense attorney Jake Ehrlich.