Rob Frappier
Rob Frappier is a Chicago-based writer and marketing professional. He has been writing for Screen Rant since the summer of 2009. When he's not scrounging for back issues of 'Legends of the Dark Knight' or re-watching Die Hard for the 7,128th time, he loves spending time with his wife, Nicole, his daughter, Zoe, and their loyal dog, Astro.
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 30, 2011 | 172 Comments
Bane’s Full Costume Revealed in ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Set Images
New ‘Dark Knight Rises’ set photos reveal Tom Hardy as Bane in full costume – as well as a camouflage version of Batman’s awesome Tumbler Batmobile. Check them out in our report.
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 29, 2011 | 23 Comments
Trailer and Interview for Bryan Singer’s Sci-Fi Web Series ‘H+’
Check out the trailer for Bryan Singer’s intriguing new sci-fi web series ‘H+’ which tackles a world where people are constantly plugged into the Internet – until something goes horribly wrong.
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 21, 2011 | 17 Comments
New ‘Hobbit’ Production Video Shows Gollum’s Cave, Dwarf Battles & More
A new production diary from the set of ‘The Hobbit’ reveals some terrific behind-the-scenes footage of Peter Jackson’s epic return to Middle-earth.
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 18, 2011 | 37 Comments
Universal Cancels ‘The Dark Tower’
Ron Howard’s adaptation of ‘The Dark Tower’ has been canceled – begging the question of when (or if) fans will ever see Stephen King’s epic saga on the big screen.
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 15, 2011 | 26 Comments
‘Unknown’ Director Jaume Collet-Serra to Direct ‘Akira’ Remake
Jaume Collet-Serra (‘Unknown’) has signed on to direct the live-action ‘Akira’ remake. Is he the right man for the job?
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 13, 2011 | 40 Comments
New Hobbit Image: Bofur, Bombur and Bifur
Check out the dwarves Bofur, Bombur, and Bifur in this new image from Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit. How awesome are these costumes?
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 12, 2011 | 20 Comments
Ed Norton in Negotiations to Play Villain in ‘Bourne Legacy’
Ed Norton may end up being the villain in the next ‘Bourne’ film: ‘The Bourne Legacy’ – opposite good guy Jeremy Renner.
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 12, 2011 | 16 Comments
Warner Bros. Picks Up ‘Haunted’ from ‘Supernatural’ Creator
Warner Bros. has purchased a script called ‘Haunted’ from Eric Kripke, the creator of ‘Supernatural.’ Will his unique style work for the film industry?
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by Rob Frappier | Jul 6, 2011 | 1 Comment
Giovanni Ribisi Joins ‘Gangster Squad’
Giovanni Ribisi has joined the cast of Ruben Fleischer’s real-life crime drama, ‘Gangster Squad’.
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 30, 2011 | 22 Comments
Two New Images from Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’
Check out two new images of Gandalf the Grey and Bilbo Baggins from Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit.’ Ready to return to Middle-earth?
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 28, 2011 | 30 Comments
New ‘Three Musketeers’ Trailer Offers Absurd Take on Classic Tale
The second trailer for ‘The Three Musketeers’ is even more action-packed (and absurd) than the first. Is that a winning approach for a retelling of Dumas’ classic tale?
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 27, 2011 | 5 Comments
David Strathairn Joins Spielberg’s Star-Studded ‘Lincoln’
Academy Award Nominee David Strathairn joins the already impressive cast of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ biopic.
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 22, 2011 | 10 Comments
‘Immortals’ Character Posters Reveal the Glory of Greek Gods
The Greek gods come to life in these cool new character posters from Tarsem Singh’s ‘Immortals.’
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 19, 2011 | 13 Comments
Five Father’s Day Lessons from Famous Movie Dads
In honor of Father’s Day, Screen Rant shares five fatherhood lessons that we’ve learned from five famous movie dads.
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 15, 2011 | 15 Comments
‘Attack the Block’ Red Band Trailer
Check out the Red Band trailer for the hot new sci-fi film ‘Attack the Block.’
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 14, 2011 | 31 Comments
Josh Stewart Joins ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Cast
‘The Collector’ star Josh Stewart has joined the cast of The Dark Knight Rises in an unnamed role.
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by Rob Frappier | Jun 3, 2011 | 17 Comments
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SR Pick [Video]: I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC: Green Lantern vs. X-Men: First Class
Bad CGI and continuity errors are debated in this hilarious installment of the ‘I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC’ video series – featuring ‘Green Lantern’ vs. ‘X-Men: First Class’.
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by Rob Frappier | May 31, 2011 | 5 Comments
First Look at Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin in ‘Rock of Ages’
Check out an amusing picture of Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin in costume on the set of Adam Shankman’s Broadway musical turned feature film, ‘Rock of Ages.’
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by Rob Frappier | May 26, 2011 | 15 Comments
Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel & Bill Nighy Confirmed for ‘Total Recall’ Remake
Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel have joined the cast of Len Wiseman’s ‘Total Recall’ remake, and Bill Nighy is set to play Quatto, the leader of the resistance movement.
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by Rob Frappier | May 25, 2011 | 47 Comments
First Look at ‘The Three Stooges’
Check out these set photos from the Farrelly brothers’ ‘Three Stooges’ film for a first look at Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes, and Will Sasso as Moe, Larry, and Curly.
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by Rob Frappier | May 23, 2011 | 11 Comments
Michael Shannon Shines in ‘Take Shelter’ Trailer
Check out the first trailer for ‘Take Shelter,’ a widely-acclaimed new drama starring Michael Shannon (‘Boardwalk Empire’ and Zod in ‘Man of Steel’).
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by Rob Frappier | May 19, 2011 | 22 Comments
MGM and Screen Gems Planning ‘Carrie’ Remake
MGM and Screen Gems are planning to remake the 1976 horror movie classic, ‘Carrie.’
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by Rob Frappier | May 19, 2011 | 7 Comments
Stephen Fry Cast in ‘The Hobbit’ as The Master of Laketown
Actor Stephen Fry (Sherlock Holmes 2) has joined the cast of Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ as the master of Laketown, a Middle Earth city.
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by Rob Frappier | May 19, 2011 | 11 Comments
Peter Berg Casts Taylor Kitsch in Navy SEAL Film ‘Lone Survivor’
Director Peter Berg will re-team with ‘Battleship’ star Taylor Kitsch for a Navy SEAL true story drama called ‘Lone Survivor.’
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by Rob Frappier | May 14, 2011 | 53 Comments
Doctor Who: ‘The Doctor’s Wife’ Review and Discussion
In tonight’s episode of ‘Doctor Who,’ sci-fi and fantasy author Neil Gaiman takes the TARDIS somewhere it’s never been before — into a human body.
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by Rob Frappier | May 13, 2011 | 11 Comments
Two Images and More Details on ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’
Check out two images from ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ and learn more on how the fictional film intends to maintain a level of historical accuracy.
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by Rob Frappier | May 10, 2011 | 13 Comments
Ethan Hawke Joins ‘Total Recall’ Remake in Mystery Role
Ethan Hawke has joined the cast of Len Wiseman’s ‘Total Recall’ remake in a small and secret role. Find out more in our report.
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by Rob Frappier | May 6, 2011 | 87 Comments
SR Pick: I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC: Thor vs. Green Lantern
Two of the summer’s biggest superhero movies face off in the latest edition of the hilarious YouTube series ‘I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC.’
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by Rob Frappier | May 5, 2011 | 28 Comments
Arnold Schwarzenegger Sought for ‘Twins’ Sequel?
A new rumor claims that Universal has approached Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and Ivan Reitman about the possibility of a sequel to the 1988 comedy ‘Twins.’
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by Rob Frappier | May 5, 2011 | 1 Comment
Sony Wins Rights to Thriller ‘Retreat’
Sony has acquired the North American distribution rights to the psychological thriller ‘Retreat’ starring Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell, and Thandie Newton.
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by Rob Frappier | May 2, 2011 | 39 Comments
‘Bond 23′ To Break Record for Product Placement Sponsorship
The new James Bond film will set a record for product placement, with a new report claiming that $45 million (1/3 of the movie’s budget) is coming from big brands.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 29, 2011 | 13 Comments
More Details on ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ India Shoot
An Indian newspaper has more details on how long ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ will shoot in Jodphur and which actor will be there for filming.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 27, 2011 | 31 Comments
SR Pick: ‘The Batman Complex’ Mash-Up Reinvents Batman
Check out ‘The Batman Complex’ – a cool mash-up video that explores the idea that Batman is a figment of Bruce Wayne’s imagination.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 26, 2011 | 6 Comments
Chris Diamantopoulos Up for Role of Moe in ‘The Three Stooges’
Chris Diamantopoulos (24) is reportedly the frontrunner to play Moe in the Farrelly brothers’ long-awaited film version of ‘The Three Stooges.’
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 23, 2011 | 116 Comments
‘Doctor Who’ Season 6 Premiere Review & Discussion
‘Doctor Who’ has returned for another year of adventures, but who (or what) will be able to save the Doctor this time? Join as we review and discuss the ‘Doctor Who’ season 6 premiere, ‘The Impossible Astronaut.’
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 21, 2011 | 4 Comments
New ‘Fast Five’ Interactive Trailer
Check out a new interactive trailer for ‘Fast Five’ that offers behind-the-scenes info on the movie as well as extended clips.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 20, 2011 | 7 Comments
McG’s ‘Ouija’ Movie Gets a New Writer
Evan Spiliotopoulos is the new writer for McG’s family-oriented supernatural adventure film ‘Ouija,’ which is based on the board game of the same name.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 19, 2011 | 2 Comments
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Elizabeth Banks in Talks to Join ‘The Hunger Games’ [Updated]
Actress Elizabeth Banks is in talks to join the cast of ‘The Hunger Games’ as Effie Trinket, the pink-haired, career-driven escort to the District 12 tributes.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 17, 2011 | 39 Comments
‘Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe’ Review and Discussion
The inimitable Bruce Campbell takes on a lead role once again in ‘Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe.’ Read our review to see whether Bruce still has the goods.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 14, 2011 | 7 Comments
Interview: Morgan Spurlock on ‘The Greatest Movie Ever Sold’
Screen Rant talks with Morgan Spurlock about his new documentary, ‘POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.’
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 13, 2011 | 22 Comments
‘Super’ Review
James Gunn’s ‘Super’ is an occasionally funny, but generally depressing film that is too inconsistent in tone to offer a sharp critique of the superhero genre.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 11, 2011 | 3 Comments
Interview: Michael Rooker Talks ‘Super,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ and Directing
Screen Rant interviews veteran character actor Michael Rooker about his role in the James Gunn black comedy ‘Super,’ his turn as Merle in ‘The Walking Dead,’ and his first attempt at directing.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 8, 2011 | 18 Comments
Exclusive: Michael Rooker on ‘The Walking Dead’; Merle NOT The Governor
During an interview with Michael Rooker, we uncover some interesting information about the future of Merle in ‘The Walking Dead’ – as well as the character’s connection to The Governor.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 6, 2011 | 2 Comments
Screen Gems to Distribute Hot Sci-Fi Film ‘Attack the Block’
The highly buzzed about sci-fi film ‘Attack the Block’ has been picked up for distribution by Screen Gems – after a successful premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 6, 2011 | 17 Comments
Bruce Campbell Talks ‘Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe’
Bruce Campbell talks about his upcoming TV movie ‘Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe’ and reveals why fans need to watch the prequel film to know what’s going on in the fifth season.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 6, 2011 | 7 Comments
‘The Office’ Will Ferrell Promo; More Guest Stars Added to Season Finale
Check out a promo video of WIll Ferrell’s upcoming guest appearance on ‘The Office’, as well as news that guest stars like Ray Romano and James Spader will be included in the hour-long season finale.
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 4, 2011 | 9 Comments
‘Flight of the Conchords’ Star Bret McKenzie Joins ‘The Hobbit’
‘Flight of the Conchords’ Star Bret McKenzie has joined the cast of ‘The Hobbit.’ Will the actor reprise his (extremely) minor role from the original ‘Lord of the Rings’ films?
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by Rob Frappier | Apr 1, 2011 | 74 Comments
‘Insidious’ Review
An unusual third act may turn off some viewers, but ‘Insidious’ – James Wan and Leigh Whannell’s love letter to classic horror – delivers some of the most effective and spine-tingling scares you’re ever going to see.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 30, 2011 | 5 Comments
Bill Murray to Play FDR in ‘Hyde Park on the Hudson’
Bill Murray will play Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the historical drama ‘Hyde Park on the Hudson’ – which revolves around the President’s romantic relationship with his cousin Margaret Suckley.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 29, 2011 | 33 Comments
Pixar Monsters, Inc. Prequel Titled ‘Monsters University’
It’s official, the ‘Monsters, Inc.’ prequel will be called ‘Monsters University’ – and focus on Mike and Sully’s college years.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 29, 2011 | 14 Comments
Lionsgate UK Seeking Big Names for Remake of ‘The Professionals’
Lionsgate UK is planning big things for ‘The Professionals’ – seeking out actors such as Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler, Jason Statham, Liam Neeson, and Gary Oldman for roles in the modern adaptation of the classic TV show.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 29, 2011 | 3 Comments
Neil Marshall Working on World War 2 Alien Invasion Film
Genre director Neil Marshall (‘The Descent’) is currently chasing 12 different projects – one of which is a treatment he’s writing about an alien invasion during World War Two.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 25, 2011 | 13 Comments
‘I, Alex Cross’ To Be Distributed By Summit Entertainment
Summit Entertainment (The Twilight Saga) has won the U.S. distribution rights for ‘I, Alex Cross’, starring Tyler Perry. Find out how the studio locked the deal.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 24, 2011 | 8 Comments
Will Sasso Up for ‘Three Stooges’ Role (Again)
Will Sasso, who was rumored for the part of Curly in ‘The Three Stooges’ movie is reportedly now a frontrunner for all three of the Stooges roles.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 22, 2011 | 45 Comments
‘Rise of the Apes’ Switches to Summer Release Date
‘Rise of the Apes’ is being moved from a Thanksgiving release date to a late summer release date. What does that mean for the movie?
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 21, 2011 | 19 Comments
‘Hunger Games’ Author ‘Thrilled’ Over Jennifer Lawrence Casting
In a new letter, Suzanne Collins, author of ‘The Hunger Games’ series, gives a huge thumbs up to the casting of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 21, 2011 | 20 Comments
C2E2: Wolverine Anime Review
‘Marvel Anime: Wolverine,’ is coming to G4 this summer – check out our review of the first episode.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 20, 2011 | 17 Comments
C2E2: Marvel Animation Panel
Marvel shared lots of information about its upcoming animated TV shows at this year’s C2E2 convention. Find out what’s going on with Marvel’s numerous projects in our report.
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 19, 2011 | 66 Comments
Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Play Alberto Falcone in The Dark Knight Rises? [Updated]
Debate is now raging about whether or not Joseph Gordon-Levitt will play Alberto Falcone in ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’
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by Rob Frappier | Mar 18, 2011 | 20 Comments
Val Kilmer Returns to the Western Genre with ‘The First Ride of Wyatt Earp’
Val Kilmer is returning to the western genre, not as Doc Holliday, but to play Wyatt Earp in the direct to DVD film ‘The First Ride of Wyatt Earp.’
Rumor Patrol: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Play a DC Comics Superhero? 
‘Anchorman 2′ Trailers Tease the Return of Ron Burgundy’s News Team [Updated] 
‘Supernatural’ Season 8 – Will You Be Tuning In? 
‘Blade Runner 2′ Story to Take Place Years Later; Features a Female Protagonist 
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