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January 22, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Underworld Battles Oscar All-Stars
Only two new releases hit the North American box office, but in the wake of Academy Award nominations, a handful of contenders take the opportunity to expand nationwide hoping Oscar nods can translate into extra cash. Sony unleashes its franchise... More...
December 12, 2008
UK Critics Consensus: The Day The Earth Stood Still, Still Stinks
With Christmas looming large, and no Potter on the schedule, we have two fantasy flicks in the UK cinemas jostling for your hard-earned galleons. We have sci-fi remake The Day The Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, and... More...
December 08, 2008
Exclusive: RT Visits the Set of Inkheart
RT takes a trip to Shepperton Studios to visit the set of New Line's other big fantasy franchise de jour, Inkheart. More...
August 06, 2008
Video Exclusive: Maria Bello, Brendan Fraser and the Mummy 3 Cast Talk to RT
RT sits down with Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong and director Rob Cohen to learn more about The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. More...
August 01, 2008
Review Revue: Can Mummy 3 or Swing Vote Beat the Bat?
Ouch! Who would have thought that The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor would get downright embalmed by critics? And will the scribes vote fresh or rotten for Kevin Costner's goofy charm in Swing Vote? Find out all this and more, and recap our... More...
July 31, 2008
Box Office Guru Preview: Mummy Mia! Here It Comes Again!
One action sequel tries to knock another out of the number one spot as The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor launches more than seven years after the last installment of the franchise hit theaters. The Dark Knight will fight hard to try and keep... More...
July 21, 2008
Brendan Fraser Geeks Out Over G.I. Joe Cameo
Brendan Fraser had an in for the G.I. Joe movie. Producer Bob Ducsay also produced the Mummy films, so as soon as he found out, Fraser asked to play a role -- any role -- in G.I. Joe. More...
July 11, 2008
Review Revue: Hellboy II vs. Meet Dave vs. Journey 3D?
There are three movies opening in wide release this week, but who are we kidding? Hellboy II: The Golden Army is riding the biggest wave of buzz. Watch this week's Review Revue as we discuss how Guillermo del Toro's fantastical superhero sequel is... More...
May 16, 2008
Trailer Bulletin: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Jet Li, and a whole mess o' undead terra cotta soldiers are headed for a theater near you...and Universal has just unveiled your first extended glimpse of all the action! More...
February 19, 2008
Trailer Bulletin: Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D
Brendan Fraser is taking a Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D this summer. Who wants an early glimpse at the action? More...
February 04, 2008
Brendan Fraser Praises New Mummy Wife
The Mummy and The Mummy Returns were pretty linked companion pieces. The entire cast was the same and it took place in the same deserts with the same monsters. Now, seven years later, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is in China with Maria... More...
January 10, 2008
First Shots from Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D
Are you interested in taking a look at the center of the Earth? In 3-D, even? More...
October 24, 2007
Jet Li Fight Scene Mummy 3 Image Revealed!
Mummy 3 director Rob Cohen has shared yet another great new image on his production blog: Jet Li in character, fighting our hero Brendan Fraser! More...
October 17, 2007
Total Recall: Ben (Affleck's) Bits
In Gone Baby Gone, Ben Affleck directs younger brother Casey in a mystery surrounding the case of a missing Boston girl. In the spirit of Total Recall, we decided to take a look at some of the lesser-known roles from way back in the filmography of... More...
October 03, 2007
First Mummy 3 Images from Rob Cohen!
Jet Li has arrived on the set of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and director Rob Cohen has updated his blog to provide some behind-the-scenes stories -- as well as a few new stills. More...
September 26, 2007
Rob Cohen Delivers a Mummy 3 Update
We've still got nearly a year to wait for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor -- but if you're itching for an update on the sequel's production, director Rob Cohen is more than happy to oblige. More...
September 12, 2007
Maria Bello Talks Mummy 3
While promoting The Jane Austen Book Club at the Toronto International Film Festival, Maria Bello talked to reporters about her role in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. More...
July 23, 2007
A Bunch of New Cast Members for the Next Mummy Flick
I think it'll feel a little strange with Maria Bello replacing Rachel Weisz in "The Mummy 3: Curse of the Dragon," but hey at least John Hannah is returning to play Evie's goofball brother. More...
May 14, 2007
Maria Bello to Replace Rachel Weisz in "Mummy 3"
A few weeks back I expressed some skepticism that Universal would re-cast Rachel Weisz's "Mummy" role with a new actress. Looks like I was wrong. More...
April 12, 2007
"Mummy 3" Casting Coup! Rachel Weisz Out, "Alex Rider" In
Rachel Weisz has pulled out of "The Mummy 3," reports say; but just as the sequel loses a mother, it looks like it's gaining a son -- and a strapping athletic teen super spy son, at that. More...
March 22, 2007
Jet Li IS "The Mummy," We Think
It's official: Jet Li has signed on to play a villain in Universal's second sequel to "The Mummy." And no, there's still no word on whether or not Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are coming back. More...
March 05, 2007
Fehr Not Returning for "Mummy 3"
While we await word on whether or not Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will be returning for the second "Mummy" sequel, we have a little news on someone who definitely won't be returining: Oded Fehr. More...
March 01, 2007
"The Mummy" Moves to Montreal
"The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns" were shot in Morocco, Egypt and London. "The Mummy 3" will soon be shooting in ... Montreal. More...
February 28, 2007
"Mummy" Writer Fills in Some Sequel Blanks for Us
First we heard that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz would be asked back for "The Mummy 3," but then came word that the sequel would focus on the exploits of their now-grown son. Well, it looks like both are actually the case. More...
February 20, 2007
"Mummy 3" Plot and Casting News
While we waited and wondered if Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz would be returning to star in Rob Cohen's "The Mummy 3" -- someone out there was writing a screenplay about their kid! Yep, that goofy little tot from "The Mummy... More...
February 05, 2007
Is Jet Li the New "Mummy"?
Guess we'll just keep hearing newer and juicier "Mummy 3" rumors until Universal sends out an official press release, but here's what we've learned so far: Rob Cohen will be directing, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz might be returning... More...
January 22, 2007
"Mummy 3" Prepares to Emerge From Its Tomb; Details Unravel
Once, twice, three times a "Mummy": ComingSoon.net reports that screenwriter Al Gough, who is co-writing the third installment in the "Mummy" series with Miles Millar, recently divulged a few storyline details to Sci Fi Wire.... More...
January 10, 2007
New Writers (& Director) for "The Mummy 3"
Yep, looks like Universal is finally about to get off its butt and make a third "Mummy" movie. Though not signed yet, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are expected to return. And wait till you see who they got to writer and direct the... More...
September 11, 2006
Brendan Fraser In For "Mummy 3" Sequel
Word on the web says Brendan Fraser is on board for a second sequel to 1999's "The Mummy," to be filmed sometime next year -- with new writers, an unsigned director, and no sign yet of co-stars Rachel Weisz and Oded Fehr. More...
September 08, 2006
Weekly Ketchup: "Crocodile Hunter" Remembered; "A-Team" Rumors; Uwe Boll's New Calling!
In this week's Ketchup, The "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin was eulogized by RT users, and the Bruce Willis-as-Hannibal-in-the-"A-Team" rumors swirled as well. More...
August 24, 2006
New Line Signs Bettany & Fraser for "Inkheart"
New Line's just getting the ball rolling on their highly-anticipated "His Dark Materials" series -- and now they have an all-new potential trilogy to worry about. Chapter one of Cornelia Funke's series is called "Inkheart," and... More...
July 06, 2006
Oded Fehr Discusses the "Mummy 3" Possibility
While chatting with the IGN FilmForce folks on the set of the next "Resident Evil" flick, actor Oded Fehr spilled a few early beans regarding a new "Mummy" sequel that might be happening. The key word here being "might." More...
July 05, 2006
A Few More "Hulk 2" Happenings
Some good news and bad news seems to be floating around regarding the "Hulk" sequel. Word is that Eric Bana is entirely out of the running for the follow-up, but also that the flick might harken back to the classic 1970s series that old... More...
April 24, 2006
Fraser Journeying to the Center of the Earth
"The Mummy" star Brendan Fraser will star (for Walden Media and New Line Cinema) in a rather new-fangled rendition of the oft-lensed Jules Verne story "Journey to the Center of the Earth" -- with one added treat. It'll be... More...
September 01, 2005
In Other News...Hurricane Katrina
Given the devastation caused by Katrina, the state of some movies seems trivial; still, the deadly storm left a lasting effect on the already-suffering film industry. After decimating homes and lives in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana,... More...
July 11, 2005
Fraser, Mos Def and Ms. Moreno to Star in Brazilian Thriller
Brendan Fraser ("The Mummy") will topline Millennium Films' "Journey to the End of the Night" for "Manito" writer/director Eric Eason, says Variety. A crime drama about a son and father separately plotting to escape... More...
May 05, 2005
Critical Consensus: “Crash” Garners Bullock First Fresh Film in Nearly a Decade
Two weeks before the release of the final Star Wars movie where we finally get to see Anakin Skywalker giving over to the dark side of the Force, three new wide releases will try to tempt us into forking over our money this weekend. Orlando Bloom... More...


