Trailer for '50/50' cancer comedy debuts

Jonathan Levine's new comedy "50/50" looks pretty intriguing, as you can see for yourself in the trailer after the jump. The film, about a young man who learns he has cancer, stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard and Anjelica Huston.

Will Reiser, who battled cancer himself, penned the script, and early reviews from people who have seen the film indicate it's quite an honest and touching little film. I'm looking forward to it very much myself. Like I said, check out the trailer below. Doesn't this look quite promising?

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Emily Blunt joins Bruce Willis in 'Looper'

Emily Blunt is ready for some time-travel action. Blunt, who also stars in the upcoming "The Adjustment Bureau," has joined Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Rian Johnson's "Looper."

The film is an action flick in the time-travel genre. THR says the film follows Levitt as a Looper, a killer getting rid of people from the future. When he sees himself as a victim in the future, he goes nuts.

Okay, not exactly nuts, but he lets himself escape first before deciding to kill his future self in order to survive. it all sounds crazy confusing, but I admit I'm intrigued to see how it plays out in the end.

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Movie Review: "Inception"

Seen on: July 12, 2010

The players: Director: Christopher Nolan, Writer: Christopher Nolan, Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe

Facts of interest: None. Just go see it!

The plot: DiCaprio plays a man who specializes in extraction - stealing secrets from deep within someone's mind while they are asleep.

Our thoughts: Christopher Nolan’s utterly brilliant sci-fi thriller “Inception” is undoubtedly the best blockbuster of the year, and it will go down as one of the most original movies of the new decade. It also goes down in history as one of the most mesmerizing big-screen experiences I’ve ever had, because there’s not one scene in this masterpiece that won’t blow your mind. It’s THE movie to see this summer!

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Casting alert: Michael Shannon in 'Premium Rush'

Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon, who briefly shows up in the disastrous "Jonah Hex," is boarding "Premium Rush," a thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Jamie Chung is also part of the flick.

Written by David Koepp, who is also directing, the film follows a bike messenger who gets chansed by a ruthless cop because he's transporting a mysterious envelope. Shannon would play the cop, of course.

The Hollywood Reporter says Chung would be playing Gordon-Levitt's ex. John Kamps co-wrote the script. Shannon scored an Oscar nomination for his awesome performance in "Revolutionary Road.

Awesome 'Inception' character banners!

Getting excited for Christopher Nolan's "Inception," which debuts everywhere July 16, 2010? For those eagerly awaiting the mystery sci-fi thriller, here are a bunch of fantastic character posters from the film!

Check them out below, because they really do deliver. Character banners are often not as interesting or creative as main feature posters, but someone out there did a fabulous job putting these together.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star in the film about a guy stealing secrets from within the subconscious during people's dreams.

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Crazy cool 'Inception' trailer now online

A new and pretty awesome trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming thriller "Inception" has landed online, and you should check it out after the jump. It definitely messed with your mind, but that's what's so intriguing about it. Visuals and direction look stellar, which means this is one to watch out for!

Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins cancer film

Joseph Gordon-Levitt will replace James McAvoy in Summit Entertainment's upcoming untitled cancer comedy Jonathan Levine is directing. The film was previously titled "I'm With Cancer," and Nicole Holofcener was set to direct. McAvoy dropped out recently.

The Hollywood Reporter says Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall will co-star. Seth Rogen will also appear in the film about a young man who learns he has cancer. The story is based on real-life experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's career reall has been taking off. He recently starred in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," and previously in "(500) Days of Summer." He's got "Elektra Luxx" and "Inception" coming soon. Details about McAvoy's departure are unknown.

Daily news dose: David Slade to direct horror thriller; 'Terminator Salvation' delayed in Mexico

Here's your dose of film news for April 30, 2009:

• David Slade, who directed "Hard Candy" and "30 Days of Night," and who recently signed on to helm “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” is also in talks to direct “Cold Skin,” a horror thriller based on Albert Sanchez Pinol’s Spanish novel. Jesus Olmo wrote the screenplay for the project, which is scheduled to shoot in March. (Variety)

• The swine flu continues the delay of major blockbusters in Mexico, and the latest film to fall victim to the outbreak is "Terminator Salvation," which Sony has now postponed to July 31, 2009. The film was originally expected to open in Mexico June 5. Other delayed releases include "Angels & Demons" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." (Variety)

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rainn Wilson have signed on to star alongside Natalie Portman in Spencer Susser's indie flick "Hesher." Gordon-Levitt plays a young loser who collides with a 13-year-old who lives with his dad (Wilson) and grandmother. Portman plays a supermarket worker. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Robert Zemeckis may be thinking about developing a second “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” flick, he recently told MTV. “I’ll tell you what is buzzing around in my head now that we have the ability—the digital tools, performance capture—I’m starting to think about ‘Roger Rabbit,’” he said. I'm sure we;ll hear more about this soon.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt boards Nolan's 'Inception'

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who delivered some solid performances in "Brick" and "The Lookout," among others, is set to star in Christopher Nolan's upcoming sci-fi thriller "Inception," according to the Hollywood Reporter. Plot details are kept under wraps, and the film is still only described as an action flick set within "the architecture of the mind." Whatever that means...

Also on-board already are Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard and Cillian Murphy. Oh yeah, and before I forget, we do know a little bit more about their characters. DiCaprio plays a CEO-type kind of guyPa, and Cotillard is his wife. ge stars as a grad student, and Gordon-Levitt is some kind of associate of DiCaprio's character.

I know this seems all blurry right now, but with Nolan on-board and a cast that really looks good, I'm sure "Inception" will be quite the intriguing experience. The film, by the way, is set for release July 16, 2010. As far as Gordon-Levitt is concerned, he's soon be seen in "(500) Days of Summer" and "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra."