SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014

Johnny Depp (right) a cast member in the upcoming film “Transcendence,” ges- Drew Barrymore (left) a cast member in the upcoming film “Blended,” laughs tures to fellow cast member Morgan Freeman (center) as the film’s director Wally with co-star Adam Sandler, who is also a co-producer, during the Warner Bros Pfister looks on from the stage during the Warner Bros presentation at presentation at CinemaCon 2014. DeppCinemaCon 2014eerie on Thursday, March as 27, 2014, inmad Las Vegas. — AP machinephotos in ‘Transcendence’

ootage of the sci-fi drama “Transcendence” Based on Hiroshi Sakurazaka novel “All You Need previewed at CinemaCon in Las Vegas shows is Kill,” the sci-fi action epic sees Cruise and Blunt Fan eerily convincing Johnny Depp as a termi- as soldiers dying repeatedly due to a time loop. nally ill scientist turned unruly machine in the Big-budget action films are customary for Cruise, Wally Pfister film that asks: What if we could but this is new highly physical territory for Blunt, upload a human mind into a computer? Warner whose character Rita Vrataski helps Cruise’s Lt Col Bros was the final studio to preview its upcoming Bill Cage change his fate. (Note: Blunt is beyond fit titles at the theater exhibitor’s convention in this one. The definition in her arms is ridiculous- Thursday, and it ended with an impressive crew of ly impressive.) It will hit theaters in June. A-listers led by Depp. “Godzilla,” directed by Gareth Edwards and The “Transcendence” clips were packed with starring Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe and explosions, sentimental moments between Depp Elizabeth Olsen. On hand to introduce the extend- (as Will) and leading lady Rebecca Hall (as Evelyn), ed trailer, Edwards said he’d just finished editing and striking supporting performances by Kate the film, which looks epic in scale with impressive- Mara and Paul Bettany. Morgan Freeman, Drew ly grand special effects, on Wednesday. It’s due Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Clint Eastwood, Melissa May 16. “Blended,” directed by Frank Coraci and McCarthy, Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis were starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. A Director Ivan Reitman accepts the among the other stars touting their upcoming very pregnant Barrymore, in a yellow dress, Lifetime Achievement Award. projects. stepped on stage with Sandler and Coraci to pro- mote their romantic comedy about two families the constant practice of actors talking to the cam- Here, a peak at the plug-fest: who embark on a trip Africa. But before she could era may get tiresome. “I noticed a sign coming “Jupiter Ascending,” directed by Andy and talk about “Blended,” she had a wipe away a few into Vegas that said ‘Jersey Boys’ was the No. 1 Lana Wachowski (creators of “The Matrix” trilogy) tears, which came after viewing the “Godzilla” show in Vegas,” Eastwood said. “We have a lot to and starring Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis. Set trailer. “I am creating life and I started crying dur- live up to.” It’s set for release in June. “The Hobbit: in the future, the sci-fi fantasy resembles “The Fifth ing the destruction in that trailer,” she said. “It’s Actress Leslie Mann accepts the Comedy There and Back Again,” directed by Peter Jackson Element” (Sans the delicious, campy wit, at least in going to be a huge success!” Like “Godzilla,” Star of the Year Award. and starring Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and the trailer). Tatum, sporting guy-liner and a set of “Blended” is also due in May. Falcone introduced the film, which McCarthy said Martin Freeman. super pointy ears, is still a believable hero and love “Tammy,” directed by Ben Falcone and starring took six years to finish. “And for the first time Very little was revealed about the final install- interest for Kunis, who plays the unsuspecting Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon and Allison ever,” she added, “I can now say that I’m sleeping ment of the franchise, but on one behind the queen of the universe. “This is completely out of Janney. Married couple Falcone and McCarthy with the director.” To be released in December. scenes clip Bloom says, “The better end,” to which the Wachowskis’ brain type of a crazy film,” Tatum wrote what looks like a hilarious road trip comedy. “Jersey Boys,” directed by Clint Eastwood and Jackson replies, “The happy end.” And there are told The Associated Press before he and Kunis McCarthy plays a woman who, after getting fired starring John Lloyd Young, Vincent Piazza and dragons. Plus this is said via voiceover: “The time is introduced the clip on stage. It’s set for release in from her fast food gig and finding out her hus- Christopher Walken. From the wardrobe to the upon us when all must choose which side we are July. “Edge of Tomorrow,” directed by Doug band is cheating on her, hits the road with her believable lip-syncing, this musical biography will on.” “The Hobbit” conclusion will be in theaters in Liman and starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. lush of a grandmother (Sarandon). McCarthy and be another Eastwood film to revel in. However, December. — AP

Actress Shailene Woodley accepts the Female Star of Actors Jack Reynor (left) and Nicola Peltz accept the Seth Rogen (left) and his writing and producing partner Evan Tomorrow Award. Rising Stars of 2014 Award. Goldberg accept the Comedy Filmmakers of the Year Award.