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My Oxford Year is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Iain Morris from a screenplay by Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Julia Whelan, the Netflix film is set in England and follows Anna De La Vega, an ambitious young woman who travels to Oxford to fulfill her dreams but soon finds herself falling for a charming young man. My Oxford Year stars Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, Catherine McCormack, Harry Trevaldwyn, Hugh Coles, Poppy Gilbert, and Barney Harris. So, if you loved the swoon-worthy love story, likable characters, and the bittersweet ending in Netflix’s My Oxford Year, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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For better or worse, Nick Cassavetes' 2004 film "The Notebook" still resonates with audiences. It's been more than 20 years since this Nicholas Sparks adaptation first hit theaters, and many people have since come to regard it as one of the all-time great romance movies. It's a tad surprising, too; the film earned lukewarm reviews and was a respectable-if-modest box office success upon its initial release, receiving much in the way of criticism for its melodramatic extremes and tendency to stew in genre clichés.

20 years later, these criticisms still hold water, as "The Notebook" feels like a clumsy foray into saccharine sentimentality and lacks the innate sincerity that more compelling love stories embrace. Before you ready your pitchforks, however, I must admit that Cassavetes' film knows how to win you over even when you're aware of its flaws, thanks to the spectacular lead performances that make it worthwhile. Both Rachel McAdams and...

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated Season 2 of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face, as well as the streaming release of the brilliant spy thriller film Black Bag. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in May 2025.

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The Notebook is a romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes from a screenplay by Jeremy Leven. Based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, the 2004 film is set in the 1940s, and it follows a young couple as they fall in love despite their parents’ disapproval, while their stories are read from a notebook in...

It is a pretty common notion that books are better than films. This is usually true because a film has constraints on length and time, while a book doesn’t have these issues and can flesh out a story properly. However, there have been instances where a film adaptation of a novel turned out to be way better than the book.

Some of these films went on to win accolades, like the Academy Awards, while others became cult classics. From The Godfather to Misery, these are our favorite picks for the movies that are way better than the book they were based on.

10. The Godfather (1972) Based on: The Godfather by Mario Puzo (1969)

Mario Puzo’s crime novel was a brilliantly imagined work, quickly becoming a bestseller worldwide. When Puzo discussed a film adaptation of The Godfather with Francis Ford Coppola, fans never expected it to outperform the novel. Coppola ran...

Before Shawn Levy directed Hugh Jackman in 2024’s Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine, the pair teamed up for a 2011 sci-fi sports movie. That film, Real Steel, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 2012, will head to free streaming service Tubi starting March 1.

Levy directed and produced the movie, which was written by Dan Gilroy (Andor)and Jeremy Leven. The DreamWorks film is based on a short story called “Steel” by Richard Matheson that was first published in a 1956 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. The story was also adapted into a Twilight Zone episode in 1963.

Real Steel features Jackman in the role of a former boxer named Charlie Kenton, who, when boxing is taken over by robot opponents, builds and trains a robot with the help of his son. Evangeline Lilly and Anthony Mackie, also both vets of the MCU in the...

Romance is one of the most prolific genres, in literature, adaptations, music, and original stories. However, there's something undeniably timeless about Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams' 21-year-old drama, The Notebook.

The movie came out in 2004, a year that was great for Rachel McAdams, as she premiered the Nicholas Sparks adaptation, alongside Gosling, and also the iconic Mean Girls. The movie tells the story of Noah and Allie's romance over the years, including their beginning as teenagers, choosing each other years later, growing old together, and dealing with a heartbreaking disease. Just in time for Valentine's Day, The Notebook will be available to stream on Hulu starting Feb. 1.

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The Notebook is one of romance author Nicholas Sparks' most famous novels and the 2004 adaptation is undeniably his most popular.

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Few romantic pictures in the modern age of Hollywood have impacted moviegoers all across the world quite like the beloved 2004 juggernaut The Notebook, which famously starred Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as a star-crossed couple in the 1940s whose love story transcended time and defied the odds. Based on the popular Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, the captivating classic told the tale of how lumber mill worker Noah Calhoun and heiress Allie Hamilton met and fell head-over-heels in love with one another in the summer of 1940 in South Carolina.

When their vastly different backgrounds threaten their life-altering love affair, Noah and Allie fight to preserve their profound connection and are faced with unfathomable obstacles like war, disapproving parents, and rival romantic suitors.

When the big-budget sci-fi/boxing flick hybrid "Real Steel" brawled its way into theaters on October 7, 2011, it was ridiculed by some as "Rock'em Sock'em Robots: The Motion Picture." On one hand, the $110 million-budgeted film's blockbuster pedigree of star Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy did little to suggest the film was anything more than this. But anyone who grew up gorging on Rod Serling's original run of "The Twilight Zone" in syndication or reading the novels and short stories of Richard Matheson knew there was more to "Real Steel," at least in theory, than family friendly mechanical mayhem.

Obviously, with that budget, Disney (which distributed the DreamWorks production) wasn't going to sell the film primarily on its connection to a nearly 50-year-old black-and-white television show. As for Matheson, while he's considered a god of 20th century sci-fi/fantasy/horror literature by publishing heavyweights like Stephen King and Neil Gaiman,...

Chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in The Notebook led to real-life romance, despite initial on-set tension. The director regrets revealing the actors did not get along, but the film's success showcases Gosling and McAdams' talent. Despite initial critical response, The Notebook remains a romantic classic with new audiences, leading to a successful Broadway musical.

Even twenty years after its initial release, The Notebook is widely considered one of the best romantic dramas ever made. Much of the love for the film comes down to the palpable chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, who shine as Noah Calhoun and Allison "Allie" Calhoun. With such rich chemistry being displayed on screen, the audience would think that the pair hit it off when the cameras weren't rolling, but director Nick Cassavetes let it slip ten years ago that the performers did not get along while filming the movie, something he now deeply regrets.

Italy’s Torino Film Festival will celebrate the centennial of Marlon Brando’s birth with a 24-title retrospective of films featuring the groundbreaking two-time Oscar winner, known for his naturalistic acting style and rebellious streak.

The Brando retro will be “the backbone” of the fest, according to its new artistic director, Italian actor/director Giulio Base. Accordingly, an image of Brando – photographed when he was shooting Bernardo Bertolucci’s “Last Tango in Paris” – is featured on the poster for the fest’s upcoming 42nd edition, which will run Nov. 22-30.

Torino is Italy’s preeminent event for young directors and indie cinema, and is where Matteo Garrone and Paolo Sorrentino screened their first works. The festival’s lineup will be announced at a later date.

“As an actor, Brando has always been my guiding star and I had been wondering for a while – since way before being appointed at Torino...

The Notebook movie changes the narrative structure of the book, starting Duke's story off with Noah and Allie as teenagers rather than as adults like in the book. The movie shows a lot more of Noah and Allie's early relationship during their first summer together, which is only summarized in the book. At the end of the movie, Noah and Allie die in each other's arms, which is not how the book ends.

The 2004 romance drama The Notebook brought Nicholas Sparks' 1996 novel of the same name to the big screen, but the film adaptation made some key changes to the book. The Notebook tells the story of two teenagers, Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams), from different socioeconomic backgrounds who share a summer romance in 1940, and later reunite after years apart. At a nursing home in the present, an elderly man named Duke (James Garner) reads the story aloud...

Britney Spears loves to defy expectations, whether she’s releasing hits, dancing with knives, or unveiling a memoir with white-hot gossip about Justin Timberlake. In addition to being one of pop music’s most memorable artists of the past several decades, Britney Jean Spears dabbles in bringing her unique energy to the silver screen. In a shocking twist, an audition tape featuring the star of 2002’s Crossroads is making the rounds. The video depicts Spears’ tearful 3-minute audition for Nick Cassavetes’ 2004 romance The Notebook. The video, recorded 21 years ago, is going viral, displaying Spears’ emotional bid for the role she lost to Rachel McAdams.

In the video, Spears reads lines with Ryan Gosling. According to The Daily Mail, casting director Matthew Barry hid the tape for decades. Still, the video is out in the public eye, with Barry saying Spears impressed the producers with her soulful interpretation of The Notebook’s Allie.

Update, with revised preview date: A new stage musical adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel The Notebook will arrive on Broadway this spring, with music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright and This Is Us writer/producer Bekah Brunstetter, producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch announced today.

Previews will begin at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Saturday, February 10, 2024, ahead of a Thursday, March 14 opening night.

The production will be directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical).

Casting will be announced at a later date.

The novel, which chronicles the lifelong romance of couple Allie and Noah, was published in 1996 and has since sold millions of copies. A hit 2004 film adaptation, directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi,...

The “After” movie series is an American romantic teen drama based on Anna Todd’s authored After novels. The series has captivated viewers worldwide and has become a global phenomenon.

In this series, Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin team up to tell the story of an inexperienced young woman who embarks on a passionate romance with a mysterious student in her first semester at college. The series was popular among viewers for its gripping story and romantic tension.

If you enjoyed “After,” you might want to check out these romance movies with a similar tone and focus.

Great Movies Like “After” for Young People “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018) “Love, Simon” (2018) “The Kissing Booth” (2018) “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011) “The Notebook” (2004) “Endless Love” (2014) “Blue Lagoon: The Awakening” (2012) “Alex Strangelove” (2018) “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018)

Susan Johnson helms this delightful 2018 American teen romantic comedy, with Sofia Alvarez providing the clever script.

What is it about the game of golf that makes good cinema? We can barely keep our eyes open during the PGA Tour. Its tranquil vibes are more relaxing than a glass of warm milk. And we can't name but a handful of players: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, er... Is there a famous "Dave" in there? Still, we could pop in and enjoy at least a dozen films about the sport at a moment's notice on a lazy Saturday afternoon. There's something majestic about the luscious greens, the stillness of the crowd, the whispered play-by-play, and the distant thwack of a ball that translates to the big screen.

Or maybe it's the class struggle, as golf is seen as a gentleman's sport designed for the wealthy. A round of golf at Pebble Beach will set you back nearly 600! Or perhaps we're intoxicated by the psychology of the game,...

Real Steel 2 is still a possibility. This October will mark the tenth anniversary of Real Steel, the boxing robot drama starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Shawn Levy. Though reviews were mixed, the movie was a hit at the box office, albeit perhaps not as much as Disney had been hoping for. Possibly due to falling short of expectations, a sequel was never made and the world had seemingly moved on.

Almost a decade later, Real Steel found a new audience when it was released on Netflix during the pandemic last year. Maybe the movie was just a bit ahead of its time, as it seems to be just as popular as ever following its streaming release. When Real Steel made the Top 10 most-watched titles on Netflix, Levy realized that there may be some more potential there. In a new interview with Inverse, Levy reveals he's since talked to...

The Notebook essentially launched Ryan Gosling's career as an A-lister in Hollywood, but the iconic romance movie could have starred George Clooney. In his upcoming movie The Midnight Sky, 59-year-old Clooney will be playing an older version of a character played by 34-year-old Ethan Peck. Speaking about the movie with Entertainment Weekly, Clooney was reminded of the time he was set to star in The Notebook in the role that later went to Gosling.

"I was going to do a movie years ago called The Notebook, that Ryan Gosling actually did, and I was going to do it with Paul Newman. I was playing the flashback and Paul Newman was the old guy."

In The Notebook, James Garner played an older version of Gosling's character, and this would have been the role meant for Newman. While both actors saw the potential of the project, Clooney says they got cold...

The Weinstein Company assets will be purchased by the Ron Burkle-backed Maria Contreras-Sweet, and all things Weinstein will be removed from whatever remains. After a nearly four-decade run, the legacy of the most successful specialized distributor in history comes down to the last five tumultuous months that mark an inglorious (if not inglourious) end.

The Weinsteins made its first big Oscar splash in 1990 with “My Left Foot,” but they’d already been around for some time. Long before I covered box office for IndieWire, I spent 30 years as a film buyer, booking for theaters — and was a first-hand witness to Harvey and Bob Weinstein’s rise. Here’s my perspective on how they grew from a small outlier to an indie powerhouse.

“Bob Weinstein on the line. He says he’s from Buffalo.”

Back in 1981, phone calls were announced by a receptionist. As a young film buyer for M&R Theaters,...

Writer-director Jeremy Leven shares a scene from his new film "Girl on a Bicycle," as well as insight into the complexities of editing a multi-lingual film. The film opens in select theaters this Valentine's Day. Film Synopsis: "Girl on a Bicycle" is a film conceived in the Billy Wilder genre – a comedic love story with mix-ups, misunderstandings, and complications, set in Paris, but the Paris of a “borderless” European Union where multiple nationalities now live and love. Though head-over-heels in love with Greta, Paolo can’t help but become distracted by the titular Girl on a Bicycle, Cécile, a beautiful French woman whose route home intersects with his bus tour route. His pursuit turns calamitous, and Paulo constructs a web of lies to hide this from Greta – who, of course, believes none of it. About the Sequence: This scene marks the transition between acts II and III. It is a...

Ahead of its bow in select theaters on Valentine's Day 2014, Indiewire is pleased to exclusively premiere the trailer for the romantic comedy "Girl on a Bicycle," the new film written and directed by "The Notebook" screenwriter Jeremy Leven. The film follows Paolo, an Italian bus driver living in Paris who is about to propose to his girlfriend when he comes across and becomes immediately infatuated with a mysterious girl on a bicycle. The comedy stars Italian actor Vincenzo Amato and features German actress Nora Tschirner and French actress Louise Monot, with British actor Paddy Considine rounding out the impressive international cast. Watch the trailer below:...

Odd List Ryan Lambie Simon Brew 24 Oct 2013 - 06:46

Another 25 unsung greats come under the spotlight, as we provide our pick of the underappreciated films of 1995...

The year covered in this week's underrated movie rundown was significant for a number of reasons. It was the year that saw the release of Toy Story - the groundbreaking movie that would cement Pixar's reputation as an animation studio, and set the tempo for CG family movies for the next 18 years and counting. It was the year that saw James Bond (played by Pierce Brosnan for the first time) emerge for GoldenEye after a six-year break. It was also the year of Michael Mann's Heat, Dogme 95, and the moment where Terry Gilliam scored a much-deserved hit with 12 Monkeys.

As ever, we're focusing on a few of the lesser-known films from this particular year, and we've had to think carefully about what's made the cut and what hasn't.

After being released in Germany this past spring, "Girl on a Bicycle" has landed North American distribution with Monterey Media, the company announced today. The film follows Paolo, an Italian bus driver living in Paris who is about to propose to his girlfriend when he comes across and becomes immediately infatuated with a mysterious girl on a bicycle. Monterey Media are planning a Fall 2013 release for the romantic comedy. “We are so very thrilled to be distributing Jeremy’s new film, following the Warner Bros. release in Germany. This is a truly delightful and funny comedy, an actual ‘date’ movie for both young and not so young,” commented Scott Mansfield, monterey media President. The film was written and directed by Jeremy Leven, who has not helmed a feature since 1994's "Don Juan DeMarco" but has been a screenplay writer on a variety of films, from "The Notebook" to "Real Steal.

Genre: Action | Drama | Sci-Fi

Director:

Shawn Levy

Writer:

John Gatins, Dan Gilroy, Jeremy Leven, Richard Matheson

Cast:

Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand, Hope Davis, Karl Yune, Olga Fonda

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for or some violence, intense action and brief language)

Runtime:

127 min

Synopsis:

Balancing gritty action and emotional heart, “Real Steel” is an inspiring and visually stunning film that takes audiences on an action-packed journey. Washed-up boxer Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) scrapes by as a small-time robot-fight promoter as he tries to make a comeback. Against all odds he eventually succeeds—at least in the eyes of his son Max (Dakota Goyo). “Real Steel” is spectacular family entertainment that will have everyone cheering again and again.

At its heart, director Shawn Levy‘s Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robot movie is an old school underdog tale, with a sentimental father and son story at its core.

Real Steel is an emotional father /son bonding film filled with giant boxing robots. The film.s strength comes from the stellar CGI that makes the robot boxers seem very real and the charisma of Hugh Jackman . who is charming and loveable even while selling his son. Based on the Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) short story "Steel," the film was directed by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum). It features a screenplay by John Gatins (Coach Carter) with story by Dan Gilroy (The Bourne Legacy) and Jeremy Leven (The Notebook). It features a great cast including Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand, Hope Davis, James Rebhorn, Marco Ruggeri, Karl Yune, and Olga Fonda. Set in the...

Real Steel is an interesting blend of the underdog sports movie and science fiction, and from the first frame, you know exactly what will happen by the time the end credits roll. There’s nothing wrong with that since we knew exactly what was coming in Rocky or Remember the Titans and both were strong, entertaining films. The challenge for the director and cast is to make arriving at the inevitable conclusion as entertaining as possible and in this case, the film exceeded expectations.

Coming out tomorrow for home video from Touchstone Home Entertainment, the Shawn Levy-directed film looks terrific and has rock solid sound so you hear the gears grinding and Danny Elfman’s score soar with fidelity.

The story is set in 2027, a time when human boxers have been replaced by oversized robotic creations that are basically Rock’Em Sock’Em Robots controlled by a video game interface.

Clips, Bonus Feature clips from Real Steel on DVD and Blu-ray, starring Hugh Jackman. One of my personal favorites of 2011, Real Steel is a heartwarming, action-packed sci-fi film for the whole family. Now, via Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, we have some great bonus feature clips as well as clips from the film. Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum films) directs from the writing by John Gatins based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. Real Steel finds release on Blu-ray and DVD on January 24th, and we'll be giving you our thoughts when it arrives some time this week for review. Catch Steve Ramos' review of the film when it hit theaters, I rated it higher. Haven't seen the film? Here's what it's about: A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton,...

Clips, Bonus Feature clips from Real Steel on DVD and Blu-ray, starring Hugh Jackman. One of my personal favorites of 2011, Real Steel is a heartwarming, action-packed sci-fi film for the whole family. Now, via Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, we have some great bonus feature clips as well as clips from the film. Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum films) directs from the writing by John Gatins based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. Real Steel finds release on Blu-ray and DVD on January 24th, and we'll be giving you our thoughts when it arrives some time this week for review. Catch Steve Ramos' review of the film when it hit theaters, I rated it higher. Haven't seen the film? Here's what it's about: A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton,...

Clips, Bonus Feature clips from Real Steel on DVD and Blu-ray, starring Hugh Jackman. One of my personal favorites of 2011, Real Steel is a heartwarming, action-packed sci-fi film for the whole family. Now, via Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, we have some great bonus feature clips as well as clips from the film. Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum films) directs from the writing by John Gatins based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. Real Steel finds release on Blu-ray and DVD on January 24th, and we'll be giving you our thoughts when it arrives some time this week for review. Catch Steve Ramos' review of the film when it hit theaters, I rated it higher. Haven't seen the film? Here's what it's about: A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton,...

Los Angeles, Oct. 10, 2011 – IMAX Corporation today announced that Real Steel, an action drama from DreamWorks Pictures, distributed by Touchstone Pictures, earned approximately $4.4 million at the box office in IMAX® theatres worldwide during its three-day opening weekend. Domestically, the film grossed approximately $27.3 million, with IMAX screens generating approximately $3.2 million on 270 screens. Internationally, the film grossed approximately $22.1 million, with 62 IMAX screens generating $1.2 million. There are 42 IMAX screens still to open in various territories, including China.

“Real Steel performed quite well in IMAX, particularly for an October release,” said Greg Foster, IMAX Chairman and President of Filmed Entertainment. “With nearly half of our international markets yet to open, combined with the healthy word of mouth and our experience with Shawn Levy’s films, we expect Real Steel will have a successful run over the next several weeks across our network.”

Real Steel: The IMAX Experience has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image...

The Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) directed film, Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, and Kevin Durand has scored a new October IMAX record of $4.4 million worldwide during its three-day opening weekend. It also won the overall weekend box office with just over $27 million in the U.S. and another $22 million internationally.

Official Press Release:

IMAX Packs a Punch With DreamWorks Pictures’ Real Steel; Posts Record October Opening at Box Office With $4.4 Million Globally

Los Angeles, Oct 10, 2011 — IMAX Corporation (NYSE:imax) (Tsx:imx) today announced that Real Steel, an action drama from DreamWorks Pictures, distributed by Touchstone Pictures, earned approximately $4.4 million at the box office in IMAX(R) theatres worldwide during its three-day opening weekend. Domestically, the film grossed approximately $27.3 million, with IMAX screens generating approximately $3.2 million on 270 screens. Internationally, the film grossed approximately $22.1 million, with 62 IMAX screens generating $1.2 million. There are 42 IMAX screens still to open in various territories,...

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Written by: Dan Gilroy, Jeremy Leven, Richard Matheson

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand

Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is drunk, broke, and - to top that off - a complete jerk.

Kenton is a run-down ex-boxer now trying (and failing) to make some money in futuristic robotic boxing tournaments. He gambles to make some money at a local rodeo by using his battered robot Ambush to fight a bull (PETA frowns at this). The battle does not go very well, turning Ambush into dismembered junk and causing Kenton to lose a very expensive bet.

It's a funny thing to note that everyone in the opening scene of Real Steel are jerks. Kenton's a big jerk - that's without a doubt. The rodeo audience are also all jerks and the rodeo ringleader is big masterful jerk named Ricky (Kevin Durand). Even the...

Hugh Jackman starrer Real Steel tops Friday box office over Ides of March. Shawn Levy-directed science fiction action drama Real Steel is set to knock out the field at this weekend's box office, after pulling in an estimated $8.7 million Friday and aiming for what could be anywhere from $25-27 million come Sunday weekend estimated figures. Pic will most likely end in the low $25 million range at best. Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie and Dakota Goyo starrer debuted in 3,440 theaters and is produced by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen. John Gatins wrote the script based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven.

Hugh Jackman starrer Real Steel tops Friday box office over Ides of March. Shawn Levy-directed science fiction action drama Real Steel is set to knock out the field at this weekend's box office, after pulling in an estimated $8.7 million Friday and aiming for what could be anywhere from $25-27 million come Sunday weekend estimated figures. Pic will most likely end in the low $25 million range at best. Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie and Dakota Goyo starrer debuted in 3,440 theaters and is produced by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen. John Gatins wrote the script based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven.

Real Steel Directed by: Shawn Levy Written by: John Gatins (screenplay), Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven (story) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand, Hope Davis, James Rebhorn Back when Real Steel was first announced, a lot of people thought it had to be a joke. Coming on the heels of a flurry of announcements about movies based on toys, this seemed like Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots brought to life on the big screen. While that may have been part of the inspiration, it's pretty clear that Real Steel probably owes the most to Michael Bay's Transformers. However, where Michael Bay continually tried to push Transformers in a more violent and "mature" direction, this movie melds giant f'n robots with a feel-good family-friendly core. And for the most part, it actually works. Hugh Jackman plays Charlie Kenton, a down-on-his-luck ex-boxer who is now a small-time promoter.

From the billboards you might think this is another Transformers movie—heaven help us—when in fact, Real Steel is a cross between Rocky and The Champ. It’s formulaic and unashamedly manipulative, but it’s played with sincerity…and it works. This project has been in development for years, under Steven Spielberg’s watchful eye, and bears only superficial resemblance to the Richard Matheson story that inspired it. (You may remember its first adaptation, as a 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone called “Steel,” with— —Lee Marvin.) The screenplay is credited to John Gatins, with story credit to Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. The time…...

Real Steel

Directed by Shawn Levy

Written by John Gatins, story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven, based in part on the story Steel by Richard Matheson

USA 2011

Real Steel is a Frankenstein Monster of a film assembled from the spare parts, overheated cliches and hackneyed plots of dozens of terrible sports movies, combined with references to real boxing matches, built on the detached spine of a Twilight Zone episode and featuring robots that look like they were designed based on a 60′s kids toy.

Or to put it simpler: it’s Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots starring Wolverine.

And God did I love it.

There is always the question when you watch a film that alternates between funny and terrible sometimes in the same scene, whether the filmmaker intended the film to be funny/terrible or whether the humour is unintentional, but I think we can safely conclude that...

Shawn Levy's Real Steel to dominate box office. Sony's The Ides of March contends lower ranks. Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie and Kevin Durand action sci-fi boxing flick Real Steel finds over 3,300 theaters, ready to knock out opponents this upcoming weekend. The Shawn Levy-directed film scripted by John Gattins, based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven, is produced by legendary Robert Zemeckis as well as Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen. Pic should track well in a wide age group, landing both young teens and adults, as well as avid boxing fans, keen to see robots duke it out in the ring, with boxing training from the one and only Sugar Ray Leonard.

Shawn Levy's Real Steel to dominate box office. Sony's The Ides of March contends lower ranks. Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie and Kevin Durand action sci-fi boxing flick Real Steel finds over 3,300 theaters, ready to knock out opponents this upcoming weekend. The Shawn Levy-directed film scripted by John Gattins, based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven, is produced by legendary Robert Zemeckis as well as Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen. Pic should track well in a wide age group, landing both young teens and adults, as well as avid boxing fans, keen to see robots duke it out in the ring, with boxing training from the one and only Sugar Ray Leonard.

You're a Bad Bet Clip from Real Steel with Hugh Jackman and Anthony Mackie. Are you ready for Real Steel? The Shawn Levy action sci-fi boxing pic opens via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on October 7th and looks ready to get it on. Also in the cast are Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie and Hope Davis. Real Steel is scripted by John Gatins based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. Don't forget to check out plenty of other clips including interviews with the stars and filmmakers of Real Steel under the new clip and read the synopsis as well.

You're a Bad Bet Clip from Real Steel with Hugh Jackman and Anthony Mackie. Are you ready for Real Steel? The Shawn Levy action sci-fi boxing pic opens via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on October 7th and looks ready to get it on. Also in the cast are Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie and Hope Davis. Real Steel is scripted by John Gatins based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. Don't forget to check out plenty of other clips including interviews with the stars and filmmakers of Real Steel under the new clip and read the synopsis as well.

Virgin America Makes Cameo Appearance in the Futuristic Film as the “Official Airline of World Robot Boxing” Unveils Customized “Real Steel” Aircraft at Lax,

alongside the Film’s Star – Hugh Jackman

San Francisco, Sept. 23, 2011 – Virgin America has teamed up with DreamWorks Pictures to create a unique integrated marketing campaign surrounding the launch of the new major motion picture Real Steel. Set to debut in theaters nationwide on October 7, 2011, and onboard Virgin America’s Red. in-flight entertainment system later this year, Real Steel is set in the near future at a time when the sport of boxing has gone high-tech: with 2000 pound robots having replaced human boxers. With tech-forward amenities and touch-screen entertainment generations ahead of other U.S. airlines, Virgin America makes a few cameo appearances in the future-set film. Virgin America is partnering on an online contest with Good Morning America, inviting viewers to win a trip to California...

Clips from Shawn Levy's Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lily, Dakota Goyo and Anthony Mackie! The eagerly anticipated sci-fi actioner helmed by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) debuts via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on October 7th, ready to throw punches and have you screaming for your favorite battle bot! So, are you up for some mega robot fighting? Be sure to catch 7 new movie clips from Real Steel in standard and high definition as well as interviews with Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Karl Yune, Hope Davis, the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard who served as boxing consultant, director Shawn Levy and producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford. John Gatins wrote the script based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. The film is produced by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen.

Clips from Shawn Levy's Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lily, Dakota Goyo and Anthony Mackie! The eagerly anticipated sci-fi actioner helmed by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) debuts via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on October 7th, ready to throw punches and have you screaming for your favorite battle bot! So, are you up for some mega robot fighting? Be sure to catch 7 new movie clips from Real Steel in standard and high definition as well as interviews with Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Karl Yune, Hope Davis, the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard who served as boxing consultant, director Shawn Levy and producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford. John Gatins wrote the script based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. The film is produced by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Mary McLaglen and Josh McLaglen.

Watch Hugh Jackman work with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard on this featurette from Shawn Levy's Real Steel. Who wouldn't want to work with Sugar Ray Leonard, then have a robot transfer all those skills against other bots, in metal-pounding glory on screen? Hugh Jackman talks about working with the legendary boxing champ in this new featurette which runs just under two minutes. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures releases the sci-fi action drama into theaters on October 7th.Pic is scripted by John Gatins, from the story by Jeremy Leven and Dan Gilroy. Robert Zemeckis, Don Murphy, Susan Montford and Shawn Levy produce.

Watch Hugh Jackman work with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard on this featurette from Shawn Levy's Real Steel. Who wouldn't want to work with Sugar Ray Leonard, then have a robot transfer all those skills against other bots, in metal-pounding glory on screen? Hugh Jackman talks about working with the legendary boxing champ in this new featurette which runs just under two minutes. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures releases the sci-fi action drama into theaters on October 7th.Pic is scripted by John Gatins, from the story by Jeremy Leven and Dan Gilroy. Robert Zemeckis, Don Murphy, Susan Montford and Shawn Levy produce.

From DreamWorks Pictures, Sneak Peek a new series of bus shelter posters showcasing the animatronic/CG fighting robots, 'Ambush, 'Atom', 'Midas' and 'Noisy Boy', featured in the upcoming science fiction motion picture "Real Steel".

"Real Steel", starring actor Hugh Jackman ("Wolverine") , is based on the 1956 short story "Steel" by author Richard Matheson :

"...in the year 2020, robots have replaced humans in boxing. 'Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next.

"When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son 'Max' (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds,...

New posters for Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman! Check out these very slick robot banner posters from DreamWorks' Real Steel, which opens October 7th. The Shawn Levy-directed sci-fi actioner also stars Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand and Anthony Mackie. What a rush this must be, watching thunderous metal clashing in the ring. Hey, I'm game! John Gatins wrote the script for Real Steel, based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots...

New posters for Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman! Check out these very slick robot banner posters from DreamWorks' Real Steel, which opens October 7th. The Shawn Levy-directed sci-fi actioner also stars Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand and Anthony Mackie. What a rush this must be, watching thunderous metal clashing in the ring. Hey, I'm game! John Gatins wrote the script for Real Steel, based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots...

Sneak Peek new posters supporting DreamWorks upcoming science fiction motion picture "Real Steel", starring Hugh Jackman, based on the 1956 short story "Steel" by Richard Matheson :

"...in the year 2020, robots have replaced humans in boxing. 'Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next.

"When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son 'Max' (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback..."

Screenplay for "Real Steel" is by John Gatins, from a story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven.

The film...

Although we just added a new poster, here are another 2 posters from Shawn Levy's Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie and Hope Davis. Levy helms from the script by John Gatins, based on the short story by Dan Gilroy and Jeremy Leven. There's just nothing like two warriors going at it in a ring, now make those brutally powerful robots, and you have some real steel being thrown around the ring. A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together...