Photos of Wayne Manor from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

After Liam Neeson burned Wayne Manor to the ground in “Batman Begins,” we never got a chance to see the comic’s most glorious estate. In “The Dark Knight,” Bruce and Alfred were cooped up in a penthouse suite overlooking Gotham.

Not so in “The Dark Knight Rises,” which opens July 20, 2012. Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star. Batman-News.com has posted a few new photos of the palace, and I got to say, it looks most impressive. 

However, more important than the architecture of the mansion, is the graveyard that sits on the premises.  Rumor has it that “The Dark Knight Rises” will incorporate an iconic scene from the comics in which Bruce visits the graves of his parents.

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Movie Review: “Unknown”

Seen on: February 19, 2011

The players: Director: Jaume Collet-Serra, Writers: Oliver Butcher, Stephen Cornwell, Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones

Facts of interest: Based on the novel by Didier Van Cauwelaert.

The plot: After waking from a coma, a man realizes someone else has stolen his identity. Even his own wife doesn't recognize him.

Our thoughts: Liam Neeson is definitely not the guy you want to mess with in a fast-paced action thriller, and in Jaume Collet-Serra’s “Unknown,” the actor slips into the role of a man who goes all badass on everybody after he finds out someone out there has stolen his identity. Luckily for us spectators, Neeson’s fight to get his life back in the movie proves to be quite an entertaining ride.

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Liam Neeson replaces Gibson in 'Hangover 2'

Who's replacing Mel Gibson in that infamous cameo in Todd Phillips' "The Hangover 2" (also known as "The Hangover Part II")? It's Liam Neeson! He will have a short appearance as a tattooist in the sequel.

Gibson was all set to shoot the part, but some members of the cast and crew on the film started pooping their pants and protested the decision, which caused the studio to drop Gibson for good.

Neeson, who worked with "The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper before, was available, and he's shooting the cameo in Thailand. Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha star in the film.

Neeson is showing up in a lot of stuff soon. He has a cameo in Paul Haggis' "The Next Three Days," he's got the lead in "Unknown," and he also appears in "Battleship." "The Hangover 2" arrives May 26, 2011.

Liam Neeson in action-packed 'Unknown' trailer

Liam Neeson is back in action in "Unknown" (formerly known as "Unknown White Male"), and this time, he's after his own identity. The film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra opens Jan. 7, 2011.

A first feature trailer is now online, and you can watch it below. Looks action-packed for sure, and a little mysterious as well. Hopefully it's as fast-paced and crazy as "Taken," Neeson's recent action thriller.

Th story of "Unknown" follows a doctor (Neeson) who slips into a coma after a car accident while on vacation with his wife in Berlin. When he wakes up, he realizes he's been replaced by another man.

January Jones, Frank Langella and Diane Kruger co-star. Collet-Serra recently directed "Orphan."

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Liam Neeson is boarding 'Battleship'

Peter Berg's "Battleship" is still boarding, and Liam Neeson is the latest to join the crew. He joins a cast that already includes Alexander Skarsgard, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna.

Variety reports "Battleship," which is based on the popular Hasbro game, has already started shooting. Set photos showing Rihanna in uniform popped up on the Web recently. Film opens May 18, 2012.

Neeson will play Admiral Shane, while Kitsch stars as his future son-in-law. Decker is his daughter, and Skarsgard is on board to play Kitsch's brother. Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber wrote the script.

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Intense trailer for 'The Next Three Days'

The first trailer for Paul Haggis' upcoming thriller "The Next Three Days" has debuted online at Yahoo!, and you can check it out in great quality after the jump. The film stars Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks.

Crowe will play a teacher who stops at nothing to help his wife (Banks) after she's arrested and convicted of a murder she claims she never commit. Liam Neeson co-stars as an expert on prison escapes.

Haggis wrote the script based on Fred Cavayé's 2008 French film "Pour Elle." The trailer looks intense enough, although it's one of those revealing way too much too early. The film opens Nov. 19, 2010.

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Movie Review: "The A-Team"

Seen on: June 8, 2010

The players: Director: Joe Carnahan, Writer: Brian Bloom, Joe Carnahan, Cast: Liam Neeson, Patrick Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley

Facts of interest: Joe Carnahan also helmed "Narc."

The plot: Based on the TV series, the film follows a group of soliders trying to clear their names after being set up by a bunch of bad guys.

Our thoughts: It sure took long enough for this one to hit the big screen, but now “The A-Team” has finally arrived in theaters, and I would be lying if I told you I didn’t have a blast watching this crazy thing. Okay, it’s by far not a perfect action adventure, but then again, despite its utter ridiculousness, this movie is just so much fun to watch. Seriously, do yourself a favor and check it out.

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First 'The A-Team' reviews debut online

I'm not allowed to post my review of Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" until tomorrow afternoon, so I will be a nice guy and follow the rules. What I can tell you though is that I really enjoyed it. It's a fun action piece.

The first reviews are now hitting the Web, and before you know it, there will be more of them than we can handle. Here is what some folks who have posted their review online have to say about "The A-Team."

Bryan Buss in Moving Pictures: "There are jaw-dropping stunts, furiously fast editing, a federal agent and Cooper, who is in stunning shape and runs around showing it off for a fair portion of the film."

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Crazy, action-packed 'A-Team' clip arrives

Joe Carnahan's "The A-Team" will start creating mayhem in theaters June 11, 2010, and here is a first clip to give you an idea of what kind of action to expect in this big-screen adaptation of the classic TV series.

In brief, this footage is just plain ridiculous. Sure, fully computer-generated and over-the-top action scenes can be fun, but I sincerely hope we'll also get to see something more 'normal' in this movie.

With Carnahan at the helm you never know what to expect, but I still have hope. As for this clip, check it out below and judge for yourself. I'm not saying it blows, but it just feels like too much, no?

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Movie Review: "Clash of the Titans"

Seen on: March 30, 2010

The players: Director: Louis Leterrier, Writers: Travis Beacham, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Raplh Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen

Facts of interest: Leterrier also helmed "The Incredible Hulk."

The plot: As the gods ruling the world are acting like rebellious teenagers, Perseus is the only one who can battle the bad guys and prevent an ugly war.

Our thoughts: Louis Leterrier’s “Clash of the Titans” is one big, noisy mess of a movie I believe doesn’t deserve to exist. The film somehow managed to score a bunch of positive reviews from the nation’s top critics, and I’m still trying to figure out why. In my book, this is a lame adventure cursed with terrible dialogue, dragging pace and mediocre performances.

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