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Celebrities attended the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ ‘Pacific Rim’ at the Dolby Theatre on July 9, 2013 in Hollywood, California. Director Guillermo del Toro brought along Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi and Idris Elba to promote their action flick which will be out this Friday, July 12, 2013. (photos: © 2013 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)

About the film:

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are synched via a neural bridge, called “The Drift.” But as the enemy grows more powerful with each attack, even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes — a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) — who are teamed to drive a seemingly obsolete Jaeger. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

 

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Dwayne Johnson, star of the new Paramount Pictures' release "Pain & Gain", was conspicuous by his absence Monday night (April 22, 2013) at the Los Angeles premiere held at TCL's Chinese theater in Hollywood.

Johnson is reportedly out-of-commission due to a hernia as the 40 year old tweeted on Sunday, "Saw my Dr who had to push my intestines back thru the tear in my abdomen..."

According to WWE.com, "Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, Had Emergency Hernia Surgery After WrestleMania Clash With John Cena. Johnson, 40, met Cena in the ring on April 7, during a WWE Title defense match for WrestleMania 29. As a result of the confrontation, he suffered a fairly serious injury to his midsection."

Johnson's rep stated to EW that Johnson is home and recovering from the surgery.

 

"Pain & Gain" also features "Ted" Star Mark Wahlberg, "Hangover" star Ken Jeong and "Bridesmaids" actress Rebel Wilson - all were present for the event. (photos: © 2013 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)



About the film:

From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes “Pain & Gain,” a new action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Based on the unbelievable true story of a group of personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong.

The film opens April 26, 2013

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Cast members, filmmakers and well-wishers attended the Los Angeles premiere of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' last night, Thursday March 28, 2013 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis brought their family and friends to the big event. Dwayne brought his girlfriend Lauren Hashien. Bruce brought his wife, Emma Heming, along with his daughter, Rumer, and her boyfriend, Jayson Blair. 

Meanwhile, Adrienne Palicki stole the spotlight in her form-fitting Reem Acra Spring 2013 gown and a Daniel Swarovski gold crystal ‘Lana’ box clutch. (photos: © 2013 Joe Martinez/Picturelux)

 

About the film:

In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson.

The film opens nationwide March 28, 2013.

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Red carpet arrivals at the world premiere of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' on Monday, March 11 at Grauman’s Chinese in Hollywood.

Guests from the film included Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin and Jim Carrey

About the film: Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas Strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the duo’s greatest deception is their public friendship, while
secretly they’ve grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult following surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show is starting to look stale. But there’s still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act - both onstage and off - if only Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place.

“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” stars Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi as long-reigning headliners and one-time best friends Burt and Anton, and Olivia Wilde as their glamorous magic assistant, Jane. Alan Arkin stars as old-school illusionist Rance Holloway; James Gandolfini as casino mogul Doug Munny; and Jim Carrey as the team’s number one rival, Steve Gray.The film is set for release on March 15, 2013. (photos: © 2013 Joe Martinez/ Picturelux - All Rights Reserved)

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The actresses, who play the witches in the prequel to the 1939 classic film,  followed the yellow brick road and attended the LA launch for "Oz The Great and Powerful" at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.

Rachel Weisz, who plays Evanora, the Wicked Witch of the East, looked stunning in an orange Victoria Beckham gown. Mila Kunis, was beautiful in a cream lace Dolce & Gabbana prom dress and Christian Louboutin heels while Michelle Williams opted for a white Prada dress with
flower embroidery.

In addition to the female leads, James Franco, the star of the movie in the title role, also walked the carpet after filming a promo on a full size hot air balloon, hovering over Hollywood Boulevard. It was quite the spectacle and a bit surreal as the fans, lining the street, cheered with each blast of the hot air burner.

Also on hand for the event was the Director Sam Raimi and celebrity guests including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Chalke and Tobey Maguire. (photos © 2013 Picturelux - All Rights Reserved.

About the film:

Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well.


The film is set for release on March 8, 2013.

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