Release Date Changes for Universal’s Fast and Furious and Nottingham December 11, 2008 12:56 pm
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In addition to pushing back The Wolfman from April to November (click here for related story), Universal Pictures has announced that they’ve also moved two other upcoming films. Justin Lin’s Fast and Furious will now be moving from its original June 12th release up to The Wolfman’s former date of April 3rd, while the studio has moved Ridley Scott’s Nottingham out of 2009 entirely and into a TBA 2010 slot.
Source: Variety
Broadcast TV Ratings for Tuesday, December 9, 2008 December 10, 2008 6:47 pm
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Terminator Salvation Trailer #2 December 10, 2008 2:27 am
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And here’s the new domestic trailer for McG’s Terminator Salvation. Turns out that this is indeed different cut than the Japanese/International one. While both are awesome, I prefer this one a little more. One thing’s for certain, this film is looking really, really good. Watch the trailer embedded below.
Watch the trailer in high-definition at Apple.com
Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, December 8, 2008 December 9, 2008 8:59 pm
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New Terminator Salvation (Japanese) Trailer December 9, 2008 8:41 pm
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Warner Bros.’ has released a brand new Japanese trailer for Terminator Salvation. It’s unclear if this is the same trailer that will be shown on Entertainment Tonight (and later released online), but some of the scenes were present in the ET preview released last week. Regardless, you can watch the trailer embedded below.
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Synopsis
In the highly anticipated new installment of “The Terminator” film franchise, set in post-apocalyptic 2018, Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.
Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 22, 2009.
The Wolfman Delay Confirmed December 9, 2008 8:38 pm
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Fangoria has received confirmation from Univeral Pictures that The Wolfman has been moved out of its original release date (April 3, 2009) to November 6, 2009. The site had originally reported that the film was on the move a little under three weeks ago.
Possible Grey’s Anatomy Cast Departure December 9, 2008 8:35 pm
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Since some folks treat casting news as a spoiler, I’ll reveal the news about who may be leaving Grey’s Anatomy after the jump. So click more to find out.
‘Transformers 2’ Trailer Coming in February December 9, 2008 8:25 pm
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The trailer for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be released in February, so confirmed director Michael Bay on his message board. Bay says that they haven’t decided if the trailer will be released in movie theaters, or be attached to the Super Bowl (February 1st)
Hey everyone. Back from Egypt and Jordan – we had a wonderful shoot over there. I will miss the crew they were an amazing bunch of people and a lot of fun. I’m stuck in the edit room up to my eye balls – also finished producing Friday the 13th and The Unborn – coming out the after the new year. Our Trailer for Transformer you have been asking about – First there will be a teaser poster soon after the new year, and the teaser trailer will be out either in the theaters early Feb. or on the Superbowl. Cannot decide yet. I’m going to release some set stills on this site in a few weeks. I’ll keep you informed. Going back to do more selects now from my portable avid that I take home from work. It’s late, see you.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hits theaters on June 26, 2009.
Watchmen Comic-Con Footage Released Online December 9, 2008 8:14 pm
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Warner Bros.’ has released the Watchmen footage that was previewed at Comic-Con online. You can watch the clip–for free- on iTunes by clicking this link.
Watchmen hits theaters on March 6, 2009.
Rumor: Summit Wants Chris Weitz to Direct Twilight Sequels New Moon and Eclipse December 9, 2008 8:10 pm
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Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that Summit Entertainment has offered Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass) the job to direct the Twilight sequel, New Moon. Although she doesn’t have official confirmation, Finke reports through a source that Weitz is “still considering” the offer to direct New Moon and possibly Eclipse also if the two films are made back-to-back.
John Stevenson To Direct We3 December 9, 2008 7:53 pm
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Kung Fu Panda co-director John Stevenson has been tapped to direct a big screen adaptation of Grant Morrison’s comic book miniseries We3 and producer Don Murphy confirmed to ShockTillYouDrop that the film will be R-rated and live-action:
“Even though the film is going to be live-action, we brought on the lead director of Kung Fu Panda [John Stevenson]. He’s attached to direct We3. We’re doing it as an R-rating. It’s not going to be cutesy. There’s killer rabbits and stuff. We’re in the process right now of trying to figure out where we’re going to make it.”
For those unfamiliar with the series, here’s the synopsis:
Collecting on of the most talked-about series of the year by superstar creators Grant Morrison (SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Frank Quitely (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS), who provides a new cover, WE3 tells the unforgettable story of three innocent pets — a dog, a cat and a rabbit — who have been converted into deadly cyborgs by a sinister military weapons program.
With nervous systems amplified to match their terrifying mechanical exoskeletons, the members of Animal Weapon 3 have the firepower of a battalion between them. But they are just the program’s prototypes, and now that their testing is complete they’re slated to be permanently “de-commissioned” — until they seize their one chance to make a desperate run for freedom. Relentlessly pursued by their makers, the WE3 team must navigate a frightening and confusing world where their instincts and heightened abilities make them as much a threat as those hunting them — but a world, nonetheless, in which somewhere there is something called “home.”
Academy Reverses Decision on The Dark Knight Score December 9, 2008 7:42 pm
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The Academy has reversed its prior decision (click here to read the original story) that made the score to The Dark Knight ineligible after reviewing information submitted by the affected parties. The Academy’s Music Branch Executive Committe concluded that two, Zimmer and Howard, were responsible for the score.
The score was originally disqualified because five names were listed as composers on the cue sheet.
Source: Variety
Jay Leno Gets Primetime 10PM Spot on NBC December 9, 2008 7:27 pm
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He may be losing his late-night hour on NBC, but Jay Leno isn’t leaving the network. NBC today announced that The Tonight Show host Jay Leno will be moving into primetime with The Jay Leno Show. The five night a week series will begin fall 2009 and air from 10-11pm ET.
“As broadcast television continues to change, success demands a new paradigm,” said Jeff Zucker, President and CEO, NBC Universal. “For the past few years, we’ve been very vocal about two things: Transforming broadcast television for today’s media landscape, and keeping Jay at NBC. In this one announcement we have done both. It’s great for NBC, for our viewers, and for our advertisers.”
“Jay has played a major role in defining NBC’s brand of high-quality entertainment,” said Silverman. “The 10 o’clock hour will bring Jay a whole new audience and provide a great lead-in both for our local affiliates and for Conan O’Brien, the next great host of The Tonight Show.”
Jay Leno signs off as the host of The Tonight Show on May 29, 2009. Late Night host Conan O’Brien will take over hosting duties on June 1, 2009, while Jimmy Fallon will take over O’Brien’s spot on March 2, 2009.
The full press release follows after the jump.
New Friday the 13th Photos December 9, 2008 7:19 pm
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Several new photos from Platinum Dunes’ upcoming Friday the 13th have been released, including a few photos of sack head Jason.
More photos can be seen here.
Watchmen Video Journal #9 December 9, 2008 7:00 pm
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Warner Bros. has released a ninth video journal for Zack Snyder’s upcoming adaptation of the Alan Moore graphic novel Watchmen. Watch it embedded below.
You can watch the video in high-definition at Warner Bros.
Watchmen hits theaters on March 6, 2009.
Showtime Greenlights Syns from Jericho and Supernatural Producers December 9, 2008 6:32 pm
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Showtime is developing a character-driven sci-fi-themed drama called Syns (formerly Dolls’ Hospital) from Jericho consulting producer John McNamara and Supernatural supervising producer/writer Sera Gamble. According to THR, the Syns centers on a world in which humanlike synthetic organisms, known as Syns, are used for various purposes.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Nearly 5 Million Tune in for Leverage Premiere; 5.4 Million for ‘Librarian 3’ on TNT December 9, 2008 2:45 pm
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TNT had a very successful weekend. The third TV movie from The Librarian franchise, The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice got things started by drawing 5.44 million viewers on Sunday night from 8-10pm. That led into the series premiere of Leverage, which held steady from its lead-in and drew 4.99 million viewers from 10-11pm (92% retention).
Leverage’s performance among the key demos was even more impressive, with 94% retention among adults 18-49 (2.06 million out of 2.19 million who watched ‘The Librarian’) and 93% retention among adults 25-54 (2.64 million out of 2.84 million who watched ‘The Librarian’).
The full press release follows after the jump.
New Meet the Press Host: David Gregory December 9, 2008 2:26 pm
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It’s now confirmed. NBC has announced that David Gregory will take over hosting duties on Meet the Press, effective immediately. Gregory’s debut will take place this Sunday.
In Sunday’s edition, temp. host Tom Brokow passed the baton to Gregory, who will become the 10th permanent host of the show:
“This is an honor,” said Mr. Gregory. “You nurtured me in this business. Tim did. And I was in a unique place where I got to see two of the very best in journalism up close. I tried to learn a lot. I’ve thought a lot abut what it means to succeed somebody like Tim Russert. I’m not Tim, but along with this great team, I can just work real hard to make him proud.”
“Well, part of the deal is that you no longer can break up Washington parties by doing your drop-dead imitation of me,” Mr. Brokaw said.
Source: TV Week
ABC To Adapt DC’s Fables for the Small Screen December 9, 2008 2:14 pm
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ABC has greenlit a pilot for a series based on the hit DC comic book Fables. Six Degrees creators/executive producers Stu Zicherman and Raven Metzner are writing the script for the hour-long drama.
Fables was created and written byBill Willingham in 2002 and eleven volumes were released. The series revolves around characters from fairy tales and folklore living in exile during modern-day New York.
“Their lives become interconnected in vary big way,” Zicherman said. “They share a secret and a bond.”
Zicherman and Metzner wouldn’t elaborate which fairy tale characters will be featured in the TV series, but noted that Big Bad Wolf and Snow White, who are central to the comics, will have a similar role on the show.
“We set up a structure to allow any fairy tale character to show up in any one episode,” Metzner said.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Three New Photos from David Goyer’s The Unborn December 9, 2008 1:54 pm
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ShockTillYouDrop.com has three new photos from Rogue Pictures’ The Unborn, from writer/director David Goyer. Click to enlarge.
The Unborn hits theaters on January 9, 2009.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, December 7, 2008 December 8, 2008 7:27 pm
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Jurassic Park 4 Probably Not Going to Happen December 8, 2008 2:14 am
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Jurrasic Park producer Kathleen Kennedy was asked by ComingSoon.net about the status of a fourth film in the successful Jurassic Park franchise and she revealed that plans for the long-in-development sequel have fallen through:
“No… I don’t know. You know, when Crichton passed away, I sorta felt maybe that’s it. Maybe that’s a sign that we don’t mess with it.”
The three films–releaesed in 1993, 1997 and 2001, respectively–grossed a combined $1.9 billion in worldwide box office ($767,326,501 domestically and $1,134,784,425 overseas). The majority of that, however, came from the first film ($914.7 million). The second grossed $618.6 million and the third $368.8 million.
Next Bourne to be Based on The Parsifal Mosaic December 8, 2008 1:54 am
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Producer Frank Marshall revealed to ComingSoon.net that since they now have access to the entire library of Robert Ludlum, the late-author’s novel The Parsifal Mosaic may be one of the potential sources of material for the next film:
Question: Would you want to do a straight adaptation from one of the novels?
Frank Marshall: Actually, there is. “The Parsifal Mosaic” is one that we like.
Marshall also said that Matt Damon hasn’t signed on yet, and in fact, he and the writer (George Nolfi) are the only two signed on.
Here’s some of the plot summary of The Parsifal Mosaic via Wikipedia:
Michael Havelock, (an anglicized version of Mikhail Havlíček), is an intelligence agent in the United States. At the beginning of the novel he believes he has just witnessed the execution of his partner and the love of his life, Jenna Karas (anglicized version of Jenna Karasova) along an isolated stretch of the Costa Brava. Jenna had been marked for execution because she had been proved to be a KGB double agent.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Sneek Peak Videos December 8, 2008 1:43 am
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ABC Family’s Harry Potter marathon this weekend (discussed here) showcased five sneek preview videos from the sixth film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. All five of the videos have been released online. Check them out below.
The Story
Love is in the Air
Meet Professor Slughorn
Two more after the jump.
Forrest Gump Sequel Shelved Due To 9/11 December 8, 2008 1:38 am
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This is fairly interesting. /Film interviewed Academy Award-winning screenwriter Eric Roth about his latest film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Roth revealed that he had actually completed a version of his Forrest Gump sequel, but he, Hanks and Zemeckis shelved the project due to 9/11:
“I turned in my version of the Forrest Gump sequel, or Part II, whatever you call it… It’s a continuation really — I want to start the movie literally two minutes after the end of the last one, with him on the bus bench waiting for his son to get home from school. But I turned in the script the night before 9/11. And we sat down, Tom [Hanks] and Bob [Zemeckis] and I, looked at each other and said, we don’t think this is relevant anymore. The world had changed. Now time has obviously passed, but maybe some things should just be one thing and left as they are.”
Author Winston Groom wrote a follow-up novel titled Gump and Co. that was released in 1995 and its content is quite intriguing (via /Film):
[The novel] follows Forrest as he stumbled through important US events in the 1980s and early 1990s. According to Wikipedia, Gump plays football for the New Orleans Saints, sells encyclopedias door-to-door, works on a pig farm, and helps develop the infamous New Coke. He accidentally crashes the Exxon Valdez, helps destroy the Berlin Wall, fights in Operation Desert Storm and meets many celebrities along the way including: Colonel Oliver North, the Ayatollah Khomeini, John Hinckley, Jim Bakker, Ivan Boesky, Ronald Reagan, Saddam Hussein, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Tom Hanks.
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