cowboys & aliens
Producer Brian Grazer Regrets Making 'Cowboys & Aliens'
Recalling some of his professional regrets, the prolific producer singles out the 2011 sci-fi Western, which starred Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford.


Thor, X-Men and Captain America Among Oscar VFX Contenders
Captain America: The First Avenger, X-Men: First Class, Thor and 12 more are up the Academy Award for Achievement in Visual Effects.

Universal Chief Unloads on Wolfman, Cowboys & Aliens
Universal Studios President Ron Meyer calls Cowboys & Aliens "mediocre," Land of the Lost "crap" and The Wolfman one of "the shittiest movies we put out." He had kind words, however, for another box-office disappointment Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.


Andrew Foley Says Vampires are "Done to Death"
"Cowboys & Aliens" co-writer Andrew Foley spoke with CBR about "Done to Death," which sees a disgruntled editor murdering writers of bad vampire novels. The book, illustrated by Fiona Staples, is available now from IDW.
Butts In Seats | Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Rises
Rise of the Planet of the Apes planted many Butts in Seats during its opening weekend, but not as many as its 2001 predecessor.
Butts In Seats | Cowboys Vs. Aliens Vs. Smurfs
The Smurfs and Cowboy & Aliens tie for the first-place spot in weekend box-office earnings, but Cowboys emerges as the big winner for Butts in Seats.

Dark Knight Rises, Cowboys & Aliens, The Mighty: Aug 1st Comic Reel
Bane revealed in "Dark Knight Rises" set pics! "Cowboys & Aliens" ties with "Smurfs" at the box office! Drew Pearce to adapt "The Mighty!" Also, "Man of Steel" invades Illinois towns and more.

Harrison Ford Rides with "Cowboys & Aliens"
Harrison Ford spoke with CBR News about his role in "Cowboys & Aliens," leaving the leading man role to another and working with director Jon Favreau to craft Woodrow Dolarhyde.

Cowboys & Aliens, Avengers, Dark Knight Rises: July 29th Comic Reel
Harrison Ford on "Cowboys" costuming! A glimpse of "The Avengers" teaser online! Video from the "Dark Knight Rises" press conference! Also, Kevin Bacon to join "R.I.P.D.," "Ghost Rider 2" pics and more.
What If The Summer Were Shorter?
This weekend sees the release of Cowboys & Aliens, a movie that feels like it should be a much bigger deal than it seems to be: Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig in a movie directed by Jon Favreau and written by the men behind Transformers, Star Trek and Fringe? Where's the inescapable buzz and omniprescent hype? Is it possible that we've reached Summer Burnout already?

Ghost Rider 2, Dark Knight Rises, Cowboys & Aliens: July 28th Comic Reel
Nic Cage talks "Ghost Rider" moves! "Dark Knight Rises" in Pittsburgh! Olive Wilde about "Cowboys & Aliens!" Also, Marvel Studios president on the new Hulk, a new "Walking Dead" showrunner and more.


The CBR Review: "Cowboys & Aliens"
Jon Favreau's "Cowboys & Aliens" is a solid film that will please fans of the Western and sci-fi genres, offering solid performances from a likable ensemble who elevate the film above its few flaws.

Olivia Wilde Talks Women and Mystery in "Cowboys & Aliens"
Actress Olivia Wilde discusses her role in the upcoming "Cowboys & Aliens," how an unsuccessful film got her the part and her hopes for more strong female leading roles in film.

Man of Steel, Ghost Rider 2, Cowboys & Aliens: July 27th Comic Reel
Star Henry Cavill praises "Superman" script! Nic Cage on the flaming skull of "Ghost Rider 2!" Daniel Craig on his love of western movies. Also, Frank Darabont departs "The Walking Dead" and more.