'Green Lantern 2' still happening?

Martin Campbell's "Green Lantern" cost a lot of money ($200 million, and that apparently does not include marketing costs), but the sci-fi film starring Ryan Reyndols is not exactly tearing up the domestic box office. The film has grossed only $89.3 million so far.

That said, it looks like Warner Bros. is convinced it's time to move forward with a sequel. The studio seems to believe in this franchise a lot, even though studio execs. are not entirely satisfied with the film's performance. After all, it took a huge dive at the box office this weekend.

THR says Warner is planning "Green Lantern 2," and although this project is at the earliest stage, time will tell whether the man in the green suit will fly again. One thing is for sure: "Green Lantern" will have the hardest time making $200 domestically (it probably never will).

Movie Review: 'Green Lantern'

Seen on: June 15, 2011

The players: Director: Martin Campbell, Writers: Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong

Facts of interest: Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and Zack Snyder were all at one point approached to helm this film.

The plot: Hal Jordan (Reynolds), a talented yet arrogant test pilot, is the chosen recipient of a mysterious green ring that grants him both superhuman powers and entry into an elite corps of intergalactic warriors. This group is charged with saving the universe from the evil Parallax.

Our thoughts: Comic book fans have always endured a certain amount of mockery that superhero stories are just for kids or grown-ups suffering from arrested development. Well, "Green Lantern," Warner's staggering $300 million dollar train wreck won’t help matters. Worse yet, director Martin Campbell (who famously resurrected the James Bond franchise) can't decide who his target audience is.

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Actor Spotlight: How good is Ryan Reynolds?

Welcome to the very first edition of "Actor Spotlight," one of several new features The Screening Log will be rolling out over the course of this summer. With "Green Lantern" hitting theaters this weekend, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss the film's leading man, Ryan Reynolds.

As you can read after the jump, TSL's staff members have a lot of interesting things to say about Reynolds and his acting skills, but we also want to hear from you. Do you think he is a solid actor? Feel free to leave your comments and discuss our opinions below. Let's have some fun.

Oh, and just in case you have never heard of him (which is highly unlikely, I might add), his credits include "The Nines," "Definitely, Maybe," "Van Wilder," "The Proposal," "The Amityville Horror" and "Paper Man," among others. Yeah, that guy. Okay, let's get to it for real...

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This week's new movie releases - June 17, 2011

"Super 8" entertained the summer crowd last week, and this weekend, cinemagoers can look forward to one big blockbuster and a family comedy. Martin Campbell's "Green Lantern" will land in theaters this Friday, and also debuting is Mark Waters' new flick "Mr. Popper's Penguins," which stars Jim Carrey.

GREEN LANTERN, with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding "Green Lantern," but not all of it has been positive. I mean, let's face it, doesn't it look kind of weird? I was very skeptical too, at least until I heard the first screenings of the film generated some great feedback. So at this point, I'm intrigued. My excitment meter: 7/10

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Another new clip from 'Green Lantern' surfaces

Still unsure about whether to drop $10 or more to see "Green Lantern"? Me too. Warner Bros. must be sensing the lack of buzz surrounding the film as they have released multiple clips of it in the past 24 hours. Check out this new footage from the film below. Excited?

In the film, a test pilot (Ryan Reynolds) is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard co-star.

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Watch: New clip from 'Green Lantern'

A new clip from Martin Campbell's upcoming "Green Lantern" has hit the web, and you can check it out after the jump. It features lead actor Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan aka. Green Lantern, who gets an introduction to the planet of Oa.

In the film, Reynolds plays a test pilot who is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. Blake Lively co-stars.

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Check out the Power Battery from 'Green Lantern'

Here is a quick look at the Power Battery from "Green Lantern" (via The Daily Blam). The Martin Campbell-directed action adventure starring Ryan Reynolds opens in theaters June 17, 2011.

In the film, Reynolds plays Hal Jordan, a test pilot who comes into possession of a ring that holds great powers and later helps him become Green Lantern. Blake Lively, Tim Robbins, Mark Strong co-star.

"Lantern" picked up the award for Most Anticipated Movie at the Scream Awards. Yeah, I'm excited too.

Movie Review: "Buried"

Seen on: September 14, 2010

The players: Director: Rodrigo Cortes, Writer: Chris Sparling, Cast: Ryan Reynolds

Facts of interest: The script made it onto the Blacklist.

The plot: Ryan Reynolds plays Paul, a civilian conrractor who wakes up in a coffin buried underground somewhere in Iraq...

Our thoughts: Ryan Reynolds goes underground in Rodrigo Cortes’ new thriller “Buried,” a fast-paced, suspenseful big-screen experience about a civilian contractor who wakes up to find he’s been buried alive in a coffin somewhere in the Iraqi desert. Stemming from a highly original script by Chris Sparling, “Buried” works as a scary ride boasting an incredibly claustrophobic and intense atmosphere.

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Exclusive Interview with actor Ryan Reynolds & screenwriter Chris Sparling for 'Buried'

Rodrigo Cortes' thriller "Buried" is one of the more exciting films of the year, and after runs at festivals and excellent responses from critics and audiences, the film has now finally arrived in theaters.

Actor Ryan Reynolds and screenwriter Chris Sparling recently visited San Francisco and were kind enough to sit down with me and chat about pretty much everything surrounding this superb movie.

In "Buried," Reynolds plays Paul Conroy, a U.S. contractor who wakes up buried alive in a coffin somewhere in Iraq. Check out my uncut interview with Reynolds and Sparling after the jump. Enjoy!

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Leslie Mann joins 'Change Up' comedy

Just recently, Olivia Wilde joined David Dobkin's upcoming comedy "The Change Up," and now the charming and talented Leslie Mann has also jumped on board. The film is set to bow next summer. 

Jon Lucas and Scott Moore wrote the script, and the story sounds rather familiar: it follows a responsible guy (Jason Bateman) who switches bodies with his buddy, a lazy man-child (Ryan Reynolds).

Mann recently starred in "Shorts," "Funny People" and "17 Again." She will soon be seen in "I Love You Phillip Morris," and she did some voice work on the upcoming animated adventure "Rio." (Source: Variety)