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Dead Man Down Trailer: Colin Farrell Exacts Bloody Revenge

Revenge can be a powerful motivator — just ask Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace in the trailer for Dead Man Down.

Revenge can be a powerful motivator — just ask Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace in the trailer for Dead Man Down. The two play Victor and Beatrice, who have both been crossed by gangster/all-around bad guy Alphonse Hoyt (Terrence Howard), and are now teaming up for justice. It's not a totally compliant union; Beatrice has pictures of Victor murdering a man and is using them to blackmail Victor into taking down Alphonse. Dominic Cooper also stars as Victor's partner.

I love a good crime thriller, but I'm on the fence as to whether this is going to be a solid smash-em-up flick or another generic action movie. What makes the trailer pop for me is Pink Floyd's powerful "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," but I don't know if this story is involving enough for a full-length movie. Dead Man Down opens March 8, and you can watch the trailer when you read more.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner Gets Sexy in Red Gucci to Party With Olivia, Alicia, and More

Jennifer Garner made a red-carpet appearance with the cast of Butter at the NYC premiere last night.

Jennifer Garner made a red-carpet appearance with the cast of Butter at the NYC premiere last night. She chose a strapless Gucci gown for the occasion, which came after attending a press conference earlier in the day. Jennifer had Ashley Greene; Olivia Wilde, in Alexander McQueen; and Ty Burrell by her side for both events. Costar Alicia Silverstone missed out on this afternoon's promotional stop but joined them for this evening's screening and later at the afterparty sponsored by Appleton Estate Rum. Jennifer, Alicia, and Olivia mingled with Harvey Weinstein at Double Seven, where they celebrated their premiere.

While Jennifer is working in NYC, her husband, Ben Affleck, is on the West Coast. He attended a charity dinner on Monday night and was spotted grabbing lunch on his motorcycle yesterday.

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Is Cool, But . . .

Four score and seven years ago (give or take a few decades), Abraham Lincoln wasn't just a champion of civil rights — he also slaughtered vampires.

Four score and seven years ago (give or take a few decades), Abraham Lincoln wasn't just a champion of civil rights — he also slaughtered vampires. That's the skewed re-imagining of our 16th president's life in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith's novel. Benjamin Walker plays Abe, a young man bent on avenging the vampire murder of his mother. When the mysterious Henry (Dominic Cooper) comes to Abraham's aid during a botched attempt to kill his mother's attacker, Henry decides to train Abraham to be a vampire hunter. Wielding his trusty axe, Abe the vampire slayer slaughters the monsters all over 19th-century America by night and pursues his political career by day. Before you head to the theater, find out which elements make the bloody, action-packed thriller movie worth seeing — along with the concerns that may keep you away.

  • The fight scenes are exciting. The best parts of the movie are when Abe goes head to head with the vampires. He's a badass when he's got an axe in his hand, and the fighting is The Matrix-style, only with blood splatters.
  • But . . . The Matrix did it better 13 years ago.
  • Dominic Cooper and Anthony Mackie are fantastic. Cooper plays Henry, Abraham's vampire-killing guru, and he's smooth, charismatic, and the most interesting character in the movie. Mackie plays Abe's childhood best friend and eventual partner in vampire exterminating, and he's so watchable that I wished he'd had more scenes.
  • But . . . Cooper and Mackie aren't the stars of this movie; Benjamin Walker is. And while Walker is attractive and certainly looks the part, he's just a bit too bland. It's partially the way the character is written; when Abe's not axing the crap out of the undead, his personality is as wooden as the trees he chops down.

To find out the other ups and downs of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, just read more.

Rufus Sewell and Dominic Cooper Tackle Honest Abe, but Really Love the Monarchy

Rufus Sewell and Dominic Cooper are Brits, but they're taking on an American icon in their new movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, which hits theaters today.

Rufus Sewell and Dominic Cooper are Brits, but they're taking on an American icon in their new movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, which hits theaters today. We caught up with the twosome at a recent press day in NYC, where they were joined by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Mary Elizabeth plays Mary Todd Lincoln to Benjamin Walker's Honest Abe, and despite being one of the few ladies in the cast, she was happy to be one of the guys. Dominic and Rufus threw themselves into the American story, but they still confess to getting "warm" feelings when thinking about things from their homeland, like the royal family and the queen's Diamond Jubilee. Find out what the trio had to say.

Best of 2011

Which Hot Guy Do You Want to See More of in 2012?

We've just said goodbye to an exciting 2011, and now it's time to look forward to the next 12 months!

We've just said goodbye to an exciting 2011, and now it's time to look forward to the next 12 months! With another year comes a handful of hot actors whose stars are on the rise. There are some up-and-comers we're particularly excited to follow. Max Irons and Damon Wayans Jr. learned the tricks of the trade from their famous fathers Jeremy and Damon, while Chris Pratt starred opposite another famous dad, Brad Pitt, in Moneyball. Michael Fassbender received critical acclaim for his recent work, and nude scenes, in Shame, and Henry Cavill is sure to captivate audiences with his acting chops and six-pack in Man of Steel. British imports Dominic Cooper and Sam Claflin are noteworthy leading men, while Canadian Suits star Patrick Adams just picked up a SAG nomination for his small screen role. So, tell us — which guy do you want to see more of this year?

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams Sparkles For My Week With Marilyn in NYC

Michelle Williams went with a delicate Erdem dress and Roger Vivier shoes for a screening of My Week With Marilyn in NYC on Sunday evening.

Michelle Williams went with a delicate Erdem dress and Roger Vivier shoes for a screening of My Week With Marilyn in NYC on Sunday evening. She was joined by a few costars for the event, though all eyes were on Michelle on the red carpet and her embodiment of Marilyn Monroe in the film. Michelle debuted My Week With Marilyn in LA last weekend and she'll be making her promotional tour international when she is honored by Queen Elizabeth II at a special palace premiere.

Michelle recently spoke about what drew her to Marilyn, admitting that she knows she's not the only person drawn to the icon. Michelle said of Marilyn, "I have always been drawn to Marilyn, but that doesn’t make me special in any way. She has that magnetism and that draw for so many people, so I read about her when I was young, devouring biographies. I’m most interested in her life before she became Marilyn. For me, the interest wasn’t so much in this larger-than-life personality.”

My Week With Marilyn comes out Nov. 23 and get in on the excitement by entering TresSugar's $1,000 Tiffany's gift certificate and Chanel No. 5 giveaway for the movie.

Robert Downey Jr.

Chris Evans Has His Captain America and The Avengers Costars by His Side at His Big Premiere

Chris Evans teamed up with his Captain America castmates last night for their premiere at LA's El Capitan theater.

Chris Evans teamed up with his Captain America castmates last night for their premiere at LA's El Capitan theater. The superhero movie also features Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, and Dominic Cooper. Some of Chris's high-wattage costars from his next project The Avengers also walked the red, white, and blue carpet to drum up buzz for their film. Robert Downey Jr. and Samuel L. Jackson attended the debut, as did Chris Hemsworth, with wife Elsa Pataky by his side. We spoke with Chris Evans, who looked dapper in a suit and tie, as he made his way into the movie. He told us he was most intimidated to meet and work with Robert on The Avengers, which brings together many of Marvel's most beloved comic book characters, including Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor. Chris also admitted he hated training for Captain America when we caught up with him last weekend, because he had to eat constantly to bulk up and work out with a "relentless" trainer, but clearly the effort paid off!

Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper Reunite to Hit Barneys

Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper were spotted together at Barneys in LA yesterday.

Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper were spotted together at Barneys in LA yesterday. The duo, who met on the set of the 2008 movie Mamma Mia, had an on-again off-again relationship for two years. They seem to still be on good terms despite a split in 2010, and Amanda moved on to another high-profile romance with Ryan Phillippe. Amanda and Ryan called it quits for good recently after around eight months of dating. London-based Dominic was in Hollywood so that he could attend a gala premiere of The Devil's Double as part of the Los Angeles Film Festival, and Amanda was spotted leaving the afterparty too!

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The British Are Coming! 10 Hot Imports to Watch

There's a British invasion happening in Hollywood at the moment.
Hot British Actors, Including Andrew Garfield, Henry Cavill, Tom Hardy, and More 2011-02-03 12:30:10

There's a British invasion happening in Hollywood at the moment. Earlier this week we learned that English actor Henry Cavill would be starring as Superman in the reboot, The Social Network star Andrew Garfield is heating up every award season red carpet, and Tom Sturridge stars opposite Rachel Bilson in this week's release, Waiting For Forever. They're just a handful of the handsome guys from overseas who are making a big impact stateside. Check out these up-and-coming British actors!

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams Mixes Her Marilyn and Valentine Friends

Michelle Williams cozied up to her My Week With Marilyn costar Dominic Cooper last night at a London party for her film Blue Valentine.

Michelle Williams cozied up to her My Week With Marilyn costar Dominic Cooper last night at a London party for her film Blue Valentine. The duo have been shooting together for the last month, even enjoying a brief cameo from Emma Watson. Ladies man Dominic, though, has had enough time off to make the party rounds and hang out with January Jones. Michelle and Dominic mingled with producer Harvey Weinstein, whose company is behind both the Marilyn Monroe project and the movie they were celebrating yesterday. Harvey, Michelle, and Ryan Gosling are all united in their frustration at Blue Valentine's NC-17 rating, and they're apparently getting a legal team together to battle the label they think is unfair. Michelle, who's looking good with Ryan in their new poster, is also said to be worried that the NC-17 association will diminish their chances at the Oscars next year.