New poster for 'Real Steel' arrives

Last week, we got a first look at Shawn Levy's upcoming action adventure "Real Steel" via a so-so trailer, and this week, we're in for a poster, courtesy of Coming Soon. Not too much to see here, but you can check it out right after the jump.

In the film, Hugh Jackman plays a trainer who finds an old rusty robot and ends up training him at the request of his kid. The robot is a fast learner, and before you know it, they're on the road competing big time. Dakota Goyo and Evangeline Lilly co-star.

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New trailer for 'Real Steel' boasts robot action

Ever wondered what boxing might look like in the future? According to Shawn Levy's new action flick "Real Steel," robots will dominate the sport. The new and full trailer for the upcoming flick with Hugh Jackman debuted on Yahoo! today, and you can watch it via the embed after the jump. If you ask me, the whole thing just looks and feels a little odd.

Maybe I just can't get used to the silly idea behind this thing. Jackman plays a trainer who finds an old rusty robot and ends up training him at the request of his kid. The robot is a fast learner, and before you know it, they're on the road competing big time. And of course, drama is right around the corner as well.

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First photos from 'Real Steel' debut online

The first two photos from Shawn Levy's futuristic robot boxing movie "Real Steel" have debuted on the Web, and you can check them out above and right after the jump. The movie opens Nov. 18, 2010.

The still above shows lead actor Hugh Jackman with Levy on set, and the one below shows Jackman in action with his weird robot. Looking only at this, I have no clue what to think of the flick at this stage.

Okay. It looks odd. The film focuses on a world in which human boxing is forbidden. Big humanoid robots step in to take over the sport, and Jackman will play a man who finds and trains a talented robot boxer.

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Movie Review: "Date Night"

Seen on: April 6, 2010

The players: Director: Shawn Levy, Writer: Josh Klausner, Cast: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Common, Mila Kunis, Jame Franco

Facts of interest: None, really.

The plot: A married couple spends a night running around Manhattan after they're targeted by a group of ruthless criminals looking for a flash drive.

Our thoughts: Shawn Levy's new comedy "Date Night" certainly isn't as entertaining or hilarious as one might have hoped, but a handful of likable characters and the undeniable comic talent of Tina Fey and Steve Carell eventually help turn the film into a passable big-screen experience. To tell you the truth, without those two, this flick would be nothing short of an intolerable mess.

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Hugh Jackman ready to box in 'Real Steel'

Hugh Jackman, star of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and "Australia," is in talks to play the lead character in Shawn Levy's upcoming futuristic robot boxing movie "Real Steel," which DreamWorks is developing.

Set in the future, the film focuses on a world in which human boxing is forbidden. Instead, big humanoid robots step in to take over the sport. Variety says Jackman will play a man who finds a talented robot boxer.

John Gatins, the man behind "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story" and "Coach Carter," is rewriting the most recent draft. Dan Gilroy and Les Bohem worked on previous drafts. Levy is working on the script as well.

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Shawn Levy to direct 'Real Steel' for DreamWorks

"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" director Shawn Levy is set to helm DreamWorks' upcoming "Real Steel," a futuristic robot boxing movie Peter Berg was supposed to direct. With Berg out, Levy will now take a stab at it.

Set in the future, the film focuses on a world in which human boxing is forbidden. Instead, big humanoid robots step in to take over the sport. The flick follows a father and his troubled son, who decide to train one heck of an awesome fighter.

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Steve Carell and Tina Fey on 'Date Night' set

Steve Carell and Tina Fey are out on a "Date Night," as you can see in these pictures. Actually, they're set pics from Shawn Levy's upcoming comedy, which is currently shooting.

In the film written by Josh Klausner, a married couple (Carell and Fey) discovers their usual date night goes beyond dinner and a movie.

Also starring is Mark Wahlberg, who plays a security expert flirting with Fey's character. James Franco plays as a dumb criminal. The film also stars Leighton Meester, Common, Taraji P. Henson and Kristen Wiig.

A release date is set for April 9, 2010. Click here for many more pics from the set.

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Movie Review: “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”

Seen on: May 22, 2009

The players: Director: Shawn Levy, Writers: Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Hank Azaria, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan

Facts of interest: Shawn Levy also directed "Night at the Museum" and "Cheaper by the Dozen."

The plot: This time, Ben Stiller heads to the Smithsonian, where he has to rescue his pals from the hands of an evil Egyptian leader.

Our quick thoughts: Having two monkeys repeatedly slap Ben Stiller is not exactly my idea of great humor, but that’s exactly what you get in Shawn Levy’s “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” an unnecessary sequel that I cannot help but count among the most boring films I’ve seen so far this year.

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'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' web reviews

Shawn Levy returns with "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," which follows Ben Stiller as he embarks on a new mission at the Smithsonian. The cast also includes Owen Wilson, Amy Adams, Robin Williams, Bill Hader, and Ricky Gervais, and here is what the Web's critics have to say about the film:

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "This sequel doesn't really feel like it has any real story, just a lame excuse to put Stiller back in the same situation again and having him run around a national institution like it was a toy store."

• CinemaBlend's Katey Rich: "So take your kids, enjoy the zooming action and the slightly nerdy reverence for the past, and try not to think about what this delightful concept might have been in the hands of a tighter, more aware director."

• Cinematical's Eric D. Snider: "You know how it goes: the plot is inane, but a lot of the dialogue makes you laugh."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "The film has pretty colors, loud noises and a little monkey. I mean, what more could a kid want from a film?"

• Brian Orndorf at BrianOrndorf.com: "While only showing minimal overall improvement over the preceding museum adventure, 'Battle of the Smithsonian' at least finds a suitable resuscitation of the core concept.

Mark Wahlberg, James Franco have 'Date Night'

The cast for Shawn Levy’s upcoming comedy "Date Night" is looking pretty delicious at the moment, with Mark Wahlberg and James Franco being the latest to join Steve Carell and Tina Fey. According to Variety, Leighton Meester, Common, Taraji P. Henson and the hilarious Kristen Wiig are also on board.

In the film written by Josh Klausner, a married couple (Carell and Fey) discovers their usual date night goes beyond dinner and a movie. Wahlberg plays a securities expert flirting with Fey's character. Franco stars as a dumb criminal. Furthermore, the trade said Wiig plays Fey's best friend, with Common portarying a villain and Henson playing a cop.

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