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Entries in Robert De Niro (15)

Monday
19Oct2009

Laura Dern boards Paul Weitz's 'Little Fockers'

DateMonday, October 19, 2009 at 10:53PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Laura Dern

The cast for Paul Weitz's upcoming "Meet the Parents" sequel "Little Fockers" is growing, as Laura Dern has boarded the project starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner.

At this point, plot details are still somewhat kept under wraps, but the third film in the comedy series that also includes "Meet the Fockers" will follow the main characters as they deal with the birth of kids.

The Hollywood Reporter says Dern will play the headmistress of the elementary school the Fockers' kids are going to. The cast also includes Jessica Alba, who's playing an attractive pharmaceutical rep.

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Tuesday
29Sep2009

Jessica Alba to star in 'Little Fockers'

DateTuesday, September 29, 2009 at 8:02PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Jessica Alba

The lovely Jessica Alba is the latest to star in Paul Weitz's upcoming sequel "Little Fockers," the third installment in the popular comedy series following "Meet the Parents" and "Meet the Fockers."

Risky Biz Blog says Alba would play an attractive pharmaceutical rep whose good looks will create trouble for some of the male characters in the film, which follows Pam and Greg as they deal with having kids.

Although details here are still sketchy, John Hamburg, who worked on the script, recently said the main characters will deal with the birth of kids and could end up dealing with the themes of death and divorce.

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Wednesday
16Sep2009

Watch Robert De Niro in 'Everybody's Fine' trailer

DateWednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:42PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Everybody's Fine with Robert De Niro and Drew Barrymore

This looks like something that could be a sweet, amusing dramedy: Kirk Jones' upcoming "Everybody's Fine," which stars Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale, Drew Barrymore and Sam Rockwell and will hit theaters Dec. 4, 2009. Check out the film's first trailer after the jump.

In the flick, a widower (De Niro) embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect.

Of course, the first thing that intrigues me here is the solid cast, which I'm really looking forward to experience in this film. I mean, who wouldn't want to see De Niro, Beckinsale, Barrymore and Rockwell work together?

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Wednesday
10Jun2009

John Hamburg gives 'Little Fockers' update

DateWednesday, June 10, 2009 at 6:26PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are all expected to return for "Little Fockers," the latest sequel to the popular "Meet the Parents" comedy. Here are the latest news:

IGN recently caught up with screenwriter John Hamburg, and the writer/director said he's currently rewriting a script by Larry Stuckey. He also had this to say about the plot of the follow-up to "Meet the Fockers":

"We're catching up with these characters five years later and Pam and Greg have twins so they are dealing with that. And people are dealing with where there at in their lives, and themes of death and divorce and all these real things that as we get older, we start to think about, but in a really comic way."

Hamburg also told IGN that Owen Wilson will have a bigger role in the film. As for Jay Roach, who helmed the first two films, he will not return to direct because he's currently focusing on "Dinner for Schmucks" instead.

By the way, Hamburg also pointed out that he's thinking about doing a sequel to the recent comedy "I Love You, Man." Read more here.

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Saturday
04Apr2009

Paul Weitz to direct Universal's 'Little Fockers'?

DateSaturday, April 4, 2009 at 9:44PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Could Universal Pictures possibly have found a director for its upcoming sequel "Little Fockers"? Maybe.

According to Variety, Paul Weitz is currently in talks to direct the third installment in the popular series, which will already head into prodcution in July.

Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are expected to star in the sequel to "Meet the Parents" and "Meet the Fockers." John Hamburg recently rewrote an original script by Larry Stuckey.

Peter Segal, whose credits include "Get Smart," "The Longest Yard" and "50 First Dates," has been rumored to direct the film for a while, but I guess Weitz is now the front-runner.

Jay Roach, who helmed the first two films, will not return to direct because he's currently focusing on "Dinner for Schmucks" instead.

Weitz's credits include "American Dreamz," "In Good Company" and "About a Boy." He most recently directed "Cirque du Freak," which is set to open in 2010.

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Thursday
02Oct2008

Scorsese, De Niro reunite for ‘Paint Houses’

DateThursday, October 2, 2008 at 5:14AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Martin Scorcese is set to direct Robert De Niro in “I Heard You Paint Houses” for Paramount Pictures, according to Variety.

Based on the book by Charles Brandt, the film stars De Niro as Frank “the Irishman” Sheeran, a mob assassin who’s believed to have carried out 25 murders. The trade says the title refers to mob slang for contract killings, and the resulting blood splatter on walls and floors.

Oscar-winning screenwriter Steven Zaillian (“Schindler’s List,” “American Gangster”) will adapt, while Scorcese, De Niro and Jane Rosenthal will produce.

Scorcese most recently directed the awesome Rolling Stones concert flick “Shine a Light.” He just wrapped principal photography for “Shutter Island,” a mystery thriller starring Leonadro DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo.

De Niro was last seen in Jon Avnet’s “Righteous Kill.” He will next star in Barry Levinson’s comedy “What Just Happened?,” followed by “Everybody’s Fine.”

I sure welcome the news of Scorcese and De Niro returning to action together. Plus, De Niro definitely needs a good movie.

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Sunday
14Sep2008

Box Office: Coen brothers burn Tyler Perry

DateSunday, September 14, 2008 at 4:15PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

By Franck Tabouring
Weekend of September 12 – 14, 2008

Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Burn After Reading” beat Tyler Perry at the North American box office this weekend with $19.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt and John Malkovich, the crime comedy delivered the best opening ever for a Coen brothers film, surpassing the $12.6 million earned by “The Ladykillers” in 2004.

Tyler Perry’s “The Family That Preys debuted in second place with $18 million, which is less than the opening weekend grosses of his previous films “Meet the Browns” ($20 million) and “Why Did I Get Married?” ($21.3 million).

Meanwhile, Jon Avnet’s crime drama “Righteous Kill” opened at No. 3 with $16.5 million. Starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, the film follows two veteran NYPD detectives struggling to hunt down a mysterious serial killer.

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Friday
12Sep2008

Review: "Righteous Kill"

DateFriday, September 12, 2008 at 8:45PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: September 12, 2008

The players: Director: Jon Avnet, Writer: Russell Gewirtz, Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, 50 Cent, Donnie Wahlberg, Carla Gugino

Facts of interest: Jon Avnet also directed "88 Minutes."

The plot: Turk and Rooster are two NYPD detectives who head out to track down a serial killer. Strangely enough, all of his victims are bad guys who managed to escape the law.

Our quick thoughts: Although I totally hated Jon Avnet’s previous flick “88 Minutes,” I didn’t expect the worst walking into his latest crime drama “Righteous Kill.” After all, I don’t think anyone would want to deliberately mess up a film that stars both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the lead roles, right? But let’s not get too excited too quickly.

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Friday
12Sep2008

Ray Winstone plunges into 'Darkness'

DateFriday, September 12, 2008 at 8:35AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Ray Winstone is set to replace Robert De Niro in Martin Campbell's upcoming thriller "Edge of Darkness," according to Variety.

Last week, De Niro dropped out of the project because of what his spokesperson called creative differences. Principal photography has been under way since August. 

Winstone will take over the role of an operative sent to clean up evidence in the murder of  a young woman. Mel Gibson stars as the girl's father, who discovers her secret life after he death.

Also starring are Danny Huston, Shawn Roberts and Bojana Novakovic. Campbell is directing a script by William Monahan and Andrew Bovell.

Winstone recently starred in "Beowulf" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." His upcoming projects include "The Cup" and "The Sweeney."

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Friday
12Sep2008

'Righteous Kill' web reviews

DateFriday, September 12, 2008 at 7:32AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino both return to the big screen in Jon Avnet's crime drama "Righteous Kill," in which they play two veteran New York City detectives tracking down a serial killer. It's basically the film every De Niro and Pacino fan has been waiting for over the past years. But here's my question: do they still deliver together in the same flick? Let's see what online's critics say. Check back for my review later today or tomorrow. 

• Erik Davis at Cinematical: "That's because Righteous Kill is a predictable pile of pass me the paycheck, with both De Niro and Pacino phoning in a combination of past performances -- of men with tough, no-nonsense New York City exteriors and sly, slickly-delivered one-liners."

• Cinema Blend's Josh Tyler: "Since the story itself provides no real pizzaz, the film’s only pleasures must come from simply watching two of cinema’s most legendary actors play off one another. They do, and at times it’s good."

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