Celebrity Halloween Costumes

Happy Halloween readers! For a slideshow of celebrity Halloween photos from both this year and last year visit E! Online. These were my top five favorites.

Matthew Morrison as Richard Simmons.

The cast of E! Fashion Police as...well, you figure it out.

Gwen Stefani as Cinderella.

Kim Kardashian as Poison Ivy.

Emma Stone as Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

'Red State' Review

Check out my review HERE. I finally got to watch this film yesterday because it just came out as "Watch Instantly" on Netflix. Up to this point, I haven't been able to find a nearby theater showing it. You'll see why when you read on.

It was more than a little controversial, more than a little violent and ultimately an excellent horror movie.

First image from 'The Place Beyond the Pines' Gosling driving again?

It seems that Ryan Gosling is doing pretty well for himself lately. After receiving very positive attention for his role in the dark romance, Blue Valentine, he has starred in Drive, Crazy, Stupid, Love., The Ides of March and up next is his film The Place Beyond the Pines.

In this film he stars as Luke, a motorcyclist who turns bank robber to help provide for his family. Eventually Luke and a former cop turned politician (Bradley Cooper) get into a Jean-Valjean-Javier-style chase.

Also starring in the film are Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids), Eva Mendes (Hitch) and Ray Liotta (Goodfellas). Though it's currently in post-production, it won't come out until 2013. But not to worry, 2012 will see Gosling in Gangster Squad (with former co-star Emma Stone) and Only God Forgives.

Have you caught the Gosling fever? Or is this a passing fad?

New images of 'Dark Knight Rises:' Trump Towers, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, etc.

It seems that more photos and videos are being "leaked" for this film than any other blockbuster Nolan film to date. Here are shots of Trump Towers doubling as Wayne Enterprises and some other ones from the set.

It's set to come out July 20, 2012. Too much hype? Or are you still excited to see it?

'Titanic' set for 2-D and 3-D rerelease in theaters

I know I've reported on this before, but now certain audiences have viewed the 3-D version. I won't try to contain my childhood excitement toward seeing this movie in theaters again. I always felt a little embarrassed admitting that this was one of my favorite movies, but no more. I fully embrace it.

So, apparently, does Entertainment Weekly's Adam B. Vary. He was one of the lucky few who had the opportunity to watch the film in 3-D. He said it was, "Pretty darn good."

His article talks about the variety of ways James Cameron successfully uses the 3-D, but my favorite part from the article has to be:

"Yes, we also saw the iconic moment between Jack and Rose on the bow, and yes, almost in spite of myself, I felt a twinge of that sweeping romance that first hit me when I saw the movie on opening night. I have no idea if being able to fully appreciate the size of the ship behind them added to that feeling or not, and Cameron himself even admitted that it’s difficult to parse just what kind of affect 3-D has on an emotional experience."

I first saw this movie in theaters when I was 7 years old. It was my first PG-13 movie and the first movie I ever cried during, and I plan on doing everything in my power to find a theater playing it when it comes out this April.

The exact rerelease date is April 6, 2012. It's nine days before the 100-year anniversary of the RMS Titanic wreck.

Cameron says that converting a 2-D movie to 3-D isn't as ideal as filming the movie in 3-D, which he did for Avatar, but he has put in lots of time and money to make this film what he calls "2.99-D." Sixty weeks and $18 million to be exact.

Will you go see it?

International markets will NOT be removing 'Harry Potter' DVDs and Blu-rays from shelves

Though it was announced early this week that U.S. stores would stop releasing Harry Potter DVDs and Blu-rays after Dec. 29, it has been confirmed that international stores will not enforce these same measures.

American vendors will discontinue to the release on Dec. 29, only a little more than a month after the Nov. 11 release of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Similar to the Disney "vault," the Potter films will be rereleased and discontinued as Warner Bros. sees fit over the next few years.

So be sure to put a copy on your holiday wish list if you want to ensure maximum viewing potential in the U.S. No news on when the film will be rereleased.

New Info and Pictures on Burton's 'Frankenweenie'

So exciting! A Tim Burton movie that's only slightly a remake. Burton originally tried to make this movie in 1984 and was fired by Disney for doing so. Since then, Burton's produced the animated features The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride and Coraline. Now, Disney has taken back their original comments and wants Burton to remake the short he produced many years ago. They originally fired him for wasting their resources on a film that they deemed inappropriate for family viewing. After Burton's other successes, they released a censored version of the original on VHS. The first uncensored short was available on the DVD of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The film is about a boy named Victor whose pet dog Sparky gets hit by a car. Victor brings the dog back to life, but has to convince his parents and neighbors that he's harmless.

“I don’t know, they got freaked out or something, but they still allowed me to make the film,” Burton says. “Even though I was frustrated about the release — or not release of it — it was still a great experience, and did a lot for me, so I couldn’t really complain.” (INTERVIEW WITH ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY)

And he's not complaining. Burton is now set to release the new Frankenweenie on October 5, 2012. The film will be shot entirely in black and white and 3-D. Some of the characters will be voiced by Winona Rider, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short and Martin Lanadu.

'Harry Potter' series to discontinue DVD release after Dec. 29

It seems that the Boy Who Lived is continuing in the footsteps of other famous children's movies. Warner Bros. will not distribute any other Potter films after Dec. 29. Similar to the Disney "vault," the Potter movies will be periodically re-released in stores. Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection hits stores Nov. 11 and will also be discontinued on Dec. 29. The 8-film package will run at around $60 and will probably be a Christmas list bestseller. According to Entertainment Weekly, $5.1 billion of the $12.1 billion that Harry Potter has brought Warner Bros. has come from the home entertainment department of the company. So be sure to get the latest Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, when it comes out on Nov. 11. If not, the opportunity may not present itself for a while.

Top 5 Actors Who Need Better Agents

It's hard to be a fan of certain actors and actresses when they continue to star in bad movies. But may it's not all their fault. Here is my "Top 5 Actors Who Need Better Agents" list. Do you agree?

1) By far one of my favorite actors and top celebrity crushes, Jack Black has always received the short end of the stick. He has the ability to play hilarious sidekicks (High Fidelity) and fantastic lead roles (School of Rock), but has also endured endless criticism for his more recent films. The list goes on and on: Nacho Libre, Year One, Gulliver's Travels and let's not forget the latest movie on bird watching, The Big Year. Along the way he's had some success stories: voicing Po in Kung Fu Panda's 1 and 2, Tropic Thunder and The Holiday, but mostly his talents have been under-appreciated.

2) What happened to the House Bunny we all knew and loved? She was forced to star in Yogi Bear, Take Me Home Tonight and What's Your Number? Anna Faris could be a great female comedian, but unfortunately, her latest pictures have been jokes of the film industry (two already potentials for Razzie awards). Up next? A role in Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator. Hopefully it will be more promising than it sounds.

3) I have rarely defended Ryan Reynolds as I have rarely thought he was a particularly strong actor, but I think it's possible he's getting the short end of the stick. His performance in The Proposal was charming enough and since then he's been doomed to star in a series of flops so you have to feel somewhat bad for the guy. The Green Lantern was by far the worst superhero movie of the summer, panned by most and The Change-Up received few compliments. He's an attractive enough guy; he should be given the chance to prove himself with a decent movie (isn't that the reasoning behind Bradley Cooper movies?).

4) A clearly diverse and talented actress, Rachel McAdams recently hasn't been given much of a chance. Her first major role as Regina George in Mean Girls won her a claim to fame that could have led to a career in teenage blockbusters, but instead she chose to play a variety of roles from The Notebook to Red Eye to The Family Stone. It's clear she doesn't fit into one set role, but lately her films have been in the flop category. In 2010's Morning Glory, she played a very awkward TV news producer in a story that never quite worked. She was also the star of the film adaptation of The Time Traveler's Wife, which never made a big box office dent. Recently she was miscast in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris as the unromantic fiance of Owen Wilson. The horizon doesn't look too bright for McAdams either. She's set to star in The Vow, where she loses her memory after a car accident and her husband (Channing Tatum) tries to make her fall back in love. Surprisingly this last film isn't based off a Nicholas Sparks book, though it might have been better if it was.

5) While she rocked it in the '80s and '90s, Julia Roberts has struggled lately to produce strong movies. She was one of many stars in 2010's Valentine's Day, which unsuccessfully attempted to copy the Love Actually multiple-storyline style. Her most recent films were Eat Pray Love and Larry Crowne both of which received average ratings from critics and little praise. Roberts is currently preparing for her role as the Evil Queen in one of the many Snow White films coming out in 2012. Hopefully this one will break her out of the ratings basement. This red-headed bombshell deserves to be back on top in iconic roles.

'Captain Underpants' Movie?

For those of you who read the comic books growing up, this unusual hero is being brought to the big screen by Dreamworks (Kung Fu Panda and Shrek). The comic books follow Harold and George who draw Captain Underpants and take him on various adventures to rescue them from the boredom of school and their evil headmaster Benny Krupp. No news yet on who will voice the tighty-whitey lover, but I'll keep you updated as production starts.

'The Raven' Trailer Shows Potential

More promising than the latest Sherlock Holmes' detective trailer is this new trailer for The Raven — a film following Edgar Allen Poe using clues from his own stories to catch a killer. Poe fans and high school English students will delight in the many references to his gruesome stories, and John Cusack will finally get to take advantage of his receding hairline. It doesn't come out until March 9, 2012, but this trailer offers hope to those of us who aren't looking forward to another Robert Downey Jr. who-done-it flick.

'Sherlock Holmes 2' Trailer Provides Little New Content Beyond the Teaser

Those of you who read this blog know that I'm not the biggest Sherlock Holmes (remake) fan. I do, however, believe the series has potential. This new full-length trailer offers little content that wasn't already offer in the teaser trailer, but hopefully this movie will have a stronger plot behind it. It's set to come out December 16. Will you go see it?

Harry Potter Documentary Teaser Trailer

It's so cool that someone thought to make this. The cynic inside many may just think it was a profitable decision, but the Harry Potter lover inside me appreciates it no matter what the reason. Since the film series ended in July, I've taken a bit of a step back from Potter. I haven't gotten into Pottermore or reread the books. It's not that I've renounced that part of my life, but it just sort of ended. I think a documentary like this is just what I need to get back into the stories I've loved for so long.

This documentary covers the filming for the last two films and includes extensive cast interviews and behind the scenes footage. I can't wait to see it. The documentary is titled When Harry Left Hogwarts. No news on when it will be released. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes out on DVD on November 11.

Anne Hathaway Set For 'Les Miserables'

Anne Hathaway has officially signed on to play Fantine in Hugh Jackman's musical adaptation of the hit Broadway show "Les Miserables." Fantine is the mother of Cosette who tragically dies in the first act of the show. Though Hathaway has the pipes for the role, I'm not sure she's the best pick. Someone like Amy Adams (who was also considered) might play a sick and dying woman better than the vibrant Hathaway. Jackman is set to play Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe will play Javier. No news yet on the rest of this cast. I'll keep you posted!

Breathtaking Photos of Europe

Breathtaking Photos of Europe

Anyone who lives in Europe, has ever been there, or even dreamed of visiting knows the incredible variety, striking characteristics and history driven culture that exists on this continent. We bring you collection of 44 best photos from all over the Europe.

Belgium

Croatia

Czech Republic

England

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Netherland

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Scotland

Spain