IMDb Begins Offering Online Streaming of Movies and TV September 17, 2008 3:59 pm
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The online movie, and TV, database IMDb.com (a subsidiary of Amazon.com), has started to offer free online streaming from their library of over 6,000 movies and TV episodes. The site will also be offering season premieres of NBC shows such as 30 Rock, Chuck and Lipstick Jungle.
Some of the newer shows already offered include Heroes and 90210 just to name a few.
The full press release follows after the jump.
“Quantum of Solace” Trailer September 10, 2008 4:10 pm
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Sony/Columbia Pictures has released the theatrical trailer for the upcoming Bond film Quantum of Solace. Check it out embedded below, or click here to watch it in HD over at Yahoo! Movies.
Quantum of Solace hits theaters on November 14, 2008.
Shatner Is the Reason for the Absense of Kirk in Star Trek September 10, 2008 4:02 pm
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Turns out that William Shatner’s Kirk was originally written into JJ Abrams new Star Trek film.
“We actually had written a scene with him in it that was a flashback kind of thing,” Abrams told AMC SciFi Scanner. “But the truth is, it didn’t quite feel right. The bigger thing was that he was very vocal that he didn’t want to do a cameo. We tried desperately to put him in the movie, but he was making it very clear that he wanted the movie to focus on him significantly, which, frankly, he deserves. The truth is, the story that we were telling required a certain adherence to the Trek canon and consistency of storytelling. It’s funny — a lot of the people who were proclaiming that he must be in this movie were the same people saying it must adhere to canon. Well, his character died on screen. Maybe a smarter group of filmmakers could have figured out how to resolve that.”
Co-writer Roberto Orci chimed in over at TrekMovie.com with the following note:
Alex [Kurtzman] and I did indeed come up with a sequence for Shatner that we wrote before the strike, although technically it wasn’t a flashback.
Orci also promised that once the movie comes out, he’ll “post the sequence in question.”
Sources: AMC SciFi Scanner and TrekMovie.com
Raimi and Maguire Signed for “Spider-Man 4” (and maybe 5) + Venom Spinoff News September 10, 2008 3:33 pm
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Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that Sony has signed both Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire for Spider-Man 4. DHD further notes that while Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane) hasn’t been signed yet, her character is in the film and Sony “would never recast her”. Sony is also happy with the script turned in by James Vanderbilt which leaves open the possibility for moving directly into a fifth film so they are hoping that Raimi and Maguire are willing to shoot the two films back-to-back.
Additionally, Finke reports that there is no interest in Sony in pursuing a darker tone, ala The Dark Knight, with her source saying “Spider-Man is its own thing” and unlike Batman “Peter Parker has no dark side himself”, instead “Peter Parker’s struggle is about sacrifice.” Also, Finke’s source talked about the villains in the film and hinted that “once you find out who the villain is, you’ll know who’s playing it”. Meanwhile on the Venom spin-off front, Sony is apparently interest in keeping Topher Grace (who played the character in Spider-Man 3) despite his demise in the film because the “likeable actor could be a sympathetic evildoer”.
The news has also been confirmed via the trades.
Sources: Deadline Hollywood Daily and Variety
Moore’s “Slacker Uprising” Will Be Released Online for Free September 10, 2008 3:18 pm
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Michael Moore’s latest film, Slacker Uprising, will be made available as a free download on the internet for three weeks beginning on September 23rd. The documentary chronicles Moore’s attempts at rallying young voters during the 2004 presidential election. According to Moore, the film–which cost just $2 million to make–was never intended to be released commercially:
This is being done entirely as a gift to my fans. The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters ever at the polls in November. I think Slacker Uprising will inspire (millions) to get off the couch and give voting a chance.
The download will be available on BlipTV. Then after three weeks are up, you’ll be able to purchase the DVD through Amazon and Netflix.
Source: CNet
Live-Action/Hybrid TMNT Film in the Works September 10, 2008 3:15 pm
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Alright, so this whole will there or won’t there be a new TMNT film, and will it or won’t it be live-action has really been heavy in the news over the last several days. Apparently, the truth lies somewhere in between. TMNT co-creator Peter Laird confirmed to MTV that he has had “several meetings with very interested people” for a live-action/hybrid Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film.
The story is still in the very early stages and Laird even admits that they haven’t targeted a villain yet: “It would be fun to do something with the Shredder, but I am also excited about the possibility of creating some new characters for the movie.”
We’ll see where this takes us over the coming months and years.
Source: MTV
“Ghostbusters III” Writers Signed September 10, 2008 3:10 pm
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The trades are reporting that Sony is moving forward with a third installment in the Ghostbusters franchise. Columbia Pictures has just signed The Office co-executive producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky to write the script for the film. Plans are in place to bring back the original cast of Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson, although the focus of the new film will be on a new cast of Ghostbusters. Ivan Reitman, who directed the first two films, is also involved in this film’s development.
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter and Variety
Synder, Del Toro and Verbinski to Direct “Heavy Metal” September 10, 2008 2:44 pm
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In an interview with rgbFILTER, Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, revealed that directors Zack Snyder, Guillermo Del Toro and Gore Verbinksi have all expressed interest in joining executive producer David Fincher to direct some of the segments of the upcoming Heavy Metal animated film. The film is expected to include eight or nine segments in total.
Source: rgbFILTER.com (via /Film)
New “City of Ember” Poster September 3, 2008 8:25 pm
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A new poster for City of Ember has been released. Check it out on the right.
Synopsis
Oscar-winning Monster House director Gil Kenan takes the helm for this children’s fantasy concerning two teens who attempt to solve an ancient mystery in time to prevent their illuminated city from being swallowed by darkness. The cast includes Bill Murray, Toby Jones, Saoirse Ronan, Tim Robbins, and Martin Landau, with a script by Tim Burton collaborator Caroline Thompson from a book by Jeanne DuPrau.
City of Ember hits theaters on October 10, 2008.
Source: IMPAwards
Sommers Replacing Del Toro on “Tarzan” September 3, 2008 8:07 pm
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Director Stephen Sommers has replaced Guillermo del Toro in directing a live action adaptation of Tarzan for Warner Bros, according to Variety. The trade further reports that Stuart Beattie will co-write the project alongwith Sommers. The studio began negotiating with Del Toro to direct the project about two years ago, but his commitment to The Hobbit and other projects has forced him off the project.
Source: Variety
“Zack And Miri Make A Porno” Trailer and Canadian Poster September 3, 2008 7:42 pm
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It didn’t get a pass from the MPAA, but this poster (pictured right–click to enlarge) of Kevin Smith’s Zack and Miri Make A Porno will be seen in Canada. A new red-band trailer for the film has also been released. Check it out below.
New “Dragonball” Poster and Trailer Screenshots September 3, 2008 7:34 pm
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A new Dragonball poster featuring the character Bulma (Emmy Rossum) has been leaked. Click the poster on right for a closer look. Nerdoroma also got their hands on some screenshots from the film’s first trailer (which will be attached to Max Payne on October 17th). Check those out after the jump.
Synopsis
James Wong adapts the rich mythos of the Dragonball series that grew from a manga into various popular animated series with this 20th Century Fox production starring Justin Chatwin. The plot revolves around Goku (Chatwin), Earth’s greatest champion, who must defend the planet against an invading race of alien warriors hell-bent on dominating the universe. Wong directs from his own script, with Kung Fu Hustle’s Stephen Chow producing. Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s James Marsters co-stars as the film’s villain, Piccolo, with Jamie Chung playing Chi Chi and Emmy Rossum portraying Bulma. Hong Kong legend Chow Yun-Fat rounds out the cast as Master Roshi, Goku’s mentor in the film.
Dragonball hits theaters on April 10, 2009.
Live-Action ‘TMNT’ Movie Planned September 3, 2008 7:25 pm
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Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise, posted the following message on the Heavy Metal forum confirming rumors about a possible live-action TMNT film:
“Yes, it is true. Although the CGI film did well enough to warrant a sequel, there has been much talk between Imagi and Warners to do a better “re-invention” (newest Hollywood buzzword) of the TMNT’s, in a live action film–like what was done with Batman. Back to basics, back to the origin and the intro of the Shredder, etc…there have been talks, trips to Northampton to talk to Mr Laird, and discussions with the original “first” TMNT film director Steve Barron to come back and do it right–but no official word yet…will keep you posted.”
TMNT‘s gross was just shy of $100M ($95.01M), drawing $54.15M domestically and $40.86M from overseas markets. It had a relatively low-end budget of $34M.
Source: ComingSoon.net
Mark Millar Talks Possible “Superman” Trilogy September 3, 2008 6:56 pm
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Turns out Mark Millar wasn’t just blowing smoke when he revealed that he had a director and producer in mind for a new Superman project, and revealed that things were happening behind-the-scenes in regards to the Superman Returns sequel Man of Steel (which happened to be true).
In an interview with G4, Millar revealed his plans for a new trilogy of Superman films, which he wants to be shot back-to-back:
“A director approached me about three months ago,” Millar said. “and he said ‘look, [Bryan Singer’s] The Man Of Steel might not be happening. If that doesn’t happen, it has been spoken about the possibility of me coming in, would you like to write it?’ And I was like Yeah.”
“I’ve had this plan for like 10 years for a big three-picture Superman thing, like a big Lord of the Rings epic, starting over from scratch again with a seven-hour Superman story. And hopefully release them one year after another,” continued Millar. “If it works out, we’ll have to start shooting next summer.”
Millar also talked up his upcoming independently financed adaptation of the comic book Kick-Ass, revealing that the film will have a farely hefty $70M budget. Click here to watch the interview.
New “Quantum of Solace” Photos September 2, 2008 1:06 am
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Check out some newly released photos for the upcoming Bond film Quantum of Solace (November 14, 2008). Click to enlarge.
Click here to see more.
Source: DVD-Forum
Max Makowski Tapped to Direct “Voltron” September 2, 2008 12:39 am
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Earlier this month it was reported that Relativity media had picked up Voltron from 20th Century Fox and would develop the film with a “more moderate budget, utilizing the type of cost-effective technlogy employed in films including 300”. It was also reported that a director would be revealed shortly thereafter and now we have a name. Latino Review is reporting that the director will be Max Makowski.
Source: Latino Review
“Max Payne” Trailer 2 September 2, 2008 12:34 am
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20th Century Fox has released a second trailer for Max Payne. Check it out embedded below, or watch it in HD at this link.
Max Payne hits theaters on October 17, 2009.
“Transporter 3” and “Crank: High Voltage” Photos September 2, 2008 12:12 am
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Lionsgate has released two new photos; one for Transporter 3 and another for Crank: High Voltage. Check them out below.
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Source: Lionsgate (via ComingSoon.net)
Warner Waiting on Nolan for “The Dark Knight” Sequel + TDK Passes $500M Domestic, $900M Worldwide September 1, 2008 11:59 pm
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In an article from The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. revealed that the studio is waiting on director Christopher Nolanto come up with a “story and a plan”:
“There are a lot of us who emotionally would love to do it,” producer Charles Roven says. “But it’s really Chris’ call. Chris is the kind of filmmaker who just doesn’t think about the next movie before he has completely finished the movie he is working on.”
For now, Nolan is taking a well-earned vacation.
Says Roven, “When he comes back, we will see how he feels.”
Meanwhile, The Dark Knight drew a third place $8.62M (up one spot from the week prior) and now stands at $502.29M domestically. It’s only the second movie in the history of North American box office to reach $500M and the fastest to ever do it (45 days–Titanic hit $500M in 91 days). The movie’s expected to add another $2.41M on Monday ($504.7M).
In terms of overseas grosses, the movie has taken in $417M overseas, pushing its worldwide cume to $921.7M.
With only an estimated 18.3% drop from last weekend and the film performing better than expected during the weekdays, my estimate has been revised upward to between $518-527M.
Source: THR
“Dragonball” Trailer Expected in October September 1, 2008 11:49 pm
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ComingSoon.net is reporting that 20th Century Fox will be debuting the first trailer for Dragonball on October 17th. The trailer will be attached with the studio’s video game adaptation Max Payne.
Synopsis
James Wong adapts the rich mythos of the Dragonball series that grew from a manga into various popular animated series with this 20th Century Fox production starring Justin Chatwin. The plot revolves around Goku (Chatwin), Earth’s greatest champion, who must defend the planet against an invading race of alien warriors hell-bent on dominating the universe. Wong directs from his own script, with Kung Fu Hustle’s Stephen Chow producing. Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s James Marsters co-stars as the film’s villain, Piccolo, with Jamie Chung playing Chi Chi and Emmy Rossum portraying Bulma. Hong Kong legend Chow Yun-Fat rounds out the cast as Master Roshi, Goku’s mentor in the film.
Dragonball hits theaters on April 10, 2009.
Source: ComingSoon.net
SET “Watchmen” Covers September 1, 2008 11:46 pm
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Watchmen was featured on the magazine SET. Check out the four covers below.
Synopsis
300’s Zack Snyder brings Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ critically acclaimed comic book Watchmen to the big screen, courtesy of DC Comics and Warner Bros. Pictures. Set in an alternate universe circa 1985, the film’s world is a highly unstable one where a nuclear war is imminent between America and Russia. Superheroes have long been made to hang up their tights thanks to the government-sponsored Keene Act, but that all changes with the death of The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a robust ex-hero commando whose mysterious free fall out a window perks the interest of one of the country’s last remaining vigilantes, Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley). His investigation leads him to caution many of his other former costumed colleagues, including Dr. Manhattan, Night Owl (Patrick Wilson), Ozymandias (Matthew Goode), Sally Jupiter (Carla Gugino), and her daughter, The Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman). Heralded for bringing the world of superheroes into the literary world, Watchmen gave the super-powered mythos a real-life grounding that had been missing in mainstream comics to that point. The film adaptation had languished in one form of development hell or another for years after the book’s release, with various directors on and off the project, including Terry Gilliam, David Hayter, and Darren Aronofsky, as well as Paul Greengrass, whose eventual dismissal stemmed from budget conflicts with the studio.
Watchmen hits theaters on March 6, 2009.
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Source: blogdosadovski
Vin Diesel Wants Two ‘Riddick’ Sequels September 1, 2008 11:38 pm
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Speaking with MTV, Vin Diesel revealed that screenwriter David Twowy is writing the scripts for not one, but two sequels for The Chronicles of Riddick. Dielsel is confident that the movie(s) will go into production:
“David Twowy right now is writing the scripts. The only question is whether we take a page from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ guys and try to shoot the two chapters at the same time. There are two more in mind,” he said of Riddick, the Furyan warrior first introduced in the 2000 film “Pitch Black.” “‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ was presented as a three part trilogy that would answer ‘Pitch Black’ in the same way that ‘Lord of the Rings’ answered ‘The Hobbit.’”
Dielsel continues to be interested in returning to the franchise:
“Everyone knows I love the Riddick character and I’m always working on it,” Diesel said. “It just takes five years to make another one because David Twohy and I are so precious about it.”
Source: MTV
“Fast & Furious” Movie Trailer September 1, 2008 11:32 pm
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The official trailer for the fourth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, featuring the return of Vin Diesel, has been released. Check it out below.
Fast & Furious hits theaters on February 20, 2009.
Danny Elfman to Score “The Wolfman” August 25, 2008 2:28 pm
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AICN is reporting that Danny Elfman will be scoring Universal Pictures remake of The Wolfman. Elfman’s latest film work includes 2007’s Meet the Robinson’s, Spider-Man 3 and The Simpsons Movie.
Synopsis
Universal Studios resurrects the classic lycanthrope with this tale of an American who experiences an unsettling transformation after returning to his ancestral home in Victorian-era Great Britain and being attacked by a rampaging werewolf. His brother having recently vanished without a trace, haunted nobleman Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) returns to his family estate to investigate. What he discovers upon reuniting with his estranged father (Anthony Hopkins), however, is a destiny far darker than his blackest nightmares. As a young boy, the untimely death of his mother caused Talbot to grow up before his time. Though Talbot would attempt to bury his pain in the past by leaving the quiet Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor behind, the past returns with a vengeance when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), convinces him to return home and aid the search for his missing brother. But something monstrous has been stalking the residents of Blackmoor from the nighttime shadows, something not quite human. Not even recently arrived Scotland Yard inspector Aberline (Hugo Weaving) can dream up a rational explanation for the gruesome spell that has been cast over Blackmoor, yet rumors of an ancient curse persist to this very day. According to legend, the afflicted will experience a horrific transformation by the light of the full moon, their animal rage becoming far too powerful for their human bodies to contain. Now, the woman Talbot loves is in mortal danger, and in order to protect her he must venture into the moonlit woods and destroy the beast before it destroys her. But this isn’t your typical hunt, because before the beast can be slain, a simple man will uncover a primal side of himself that he never knew existed. Screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker pens a film directed by Joe Johnston and featuring creature effects by special-effects makeup legend Rick Baker.
The Wolfman hits theaters on April 3, 2009.
Source: Ain’t It Cool News
More Photos of Labeouf on the Set of ‘Transformers 2’ + Orci Answers Fan Questions August 25, 2008 2:21 pm
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JustJared has gotten their hands a new set of photos of Shia LaBeouf on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The photos were taken on Friday and the actor is sporting a ton of fake blood and scars on a good deal of his body. This is likely how LaBeouf’s real life injury will be written into the script. Click the image on the right hand side to view all the pictures from JustJared.
In other news related to ‘Transformers 2’, writer Roberto Orci continues to take some time out to answer fan submitted questions on the TFW2005 forums. Be sure to head on over to the site to read the question and answer session (I’ve linked directly to the writers most recent session).
Synopsis
Michael Bay returns to helm the sequel to the highly successful big-screen adaptation of the Transformers toy line for DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. Much of the original cast returns for the second installment, including Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and John Turturro, with Rainn Wilson joining in the fun as a college professor.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hits theaters on May 26, 2009.
Source: JustJared
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