Monthly Archives: April 2009

Image Comics to make exclusive announcement tonight on G4 TV

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Rene Carson

Tonight on Fresh Ink, comic book geek Blair Butler will present an exclusive announcement from Image Comics, along with an exclusive first-look at cover art and sketchbook images from an upcoming issue of one of Image’s most popular comic series. … Continue reading →

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Sin City 2 Disc Recut, Extended & Unrated Edition Blu-ray review

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Rene Carson

Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller shot Sin City using high-definition cameras, so it makes sense that the Blu-ray release of the film would be no minor effort, filled with thorough, layered bonus features, that make it a worthy edition to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hollywood: Fans Behind the Camera book review

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Rene Carson

Who would swing off a six-story building for a homemade Spider-Man movie? Why would newlyweds with a baby spend $20,000 on a Star Wars film from which they can never profit? How did three nobodies blow Steven Spielberg’s mind with … Continue reading →

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Doubt Blu-ray review

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Rene Carson

I didn’t watch Doubt in theaters, however watching the film on Blu-ray for the first time didn’t diminish the riveting effect of such powerful writing and acting representations for me. Doubt was a class in great filmmaking from beginning to … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon launching unique distribution model with new film

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Rene Carson

Red Rock Pictures announced today that it has entered into an agreement with National Lampoon and the founder of Van’s Warped Tour to promote and distribute the upcoming feature film Endless Bummer. The film, starring Matthew Lillard, will be released … Continue reading →

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Yojiro Takita’s Departures trailer online

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Rene Carson

The trailer for Yojiro Takita’s new film Departures has premiered on Apple’s trailer site. Departures centers on Daigo (Masahiro Motoki), a cellist who becomes jobless when his symphony orchestra in Tokyo disbands. Giving up his dream of being a performer, … Continue reading →

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New Line Records rolls out soundtrack for Seth Rogen’s Observe and Report

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Rene Carson

New Line Records will release the official soundtrack to Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ release “Observe and Report” on Tuesday, April 7. The diverse and exciting lineup features 12 songs from the film, which will be released nationwide on … Continue reading →

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Howard, Gooding and Cranston join George Lucas’ Red Tails project

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Rene Carson

Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Bryan Cranston have joined the cast of George Lucas’ WWII action-adventure Red Tails, which follows the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen, according to Variety. Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Tristan Wilds, Method Man, Lee Tergesen, … Continue reading →

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Batman: Dead End filmmakers return with Hunter Prey

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Rene Carson

Sandy Collora, famous for producing the indie short Batman: Dead End, recently wrapped an original sci-fi feature film called Hunter Prey. The new film centers on a group of elite intergalactic commandos that have crash-landed on a harsh planet while … Continue reading →

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Full Metal Panic heading to big screen

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Rene Carson

Mandalay Pictures will develop a live-action, big-screen version of the Japanese manga series Full Metal Panic, which blends action and comedy with high school romance, according to The Hollywood Reporter (via Sci-Fi Wire). Writer Shoji Gatoh created the manga series, … Continue reading →

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Fast & Furious film review

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Charles Maye

Ok, so, the ole gang is back. Thank the heavens above. As a fan of the series, it was good to see the O.G.s again. F&F: Tokyo Drift was REALLY reachin’ with Bow Wow in it. Vin Deezy (Dom), Paul … Continue reading →

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The Odd Couple Paramount Centennial Collection DVD review

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Rene Carson

Paramount recently released two more classic films from their library for the seminal Centennial Collection, a series that includes restored versions of the studio’s classics, along with thorough extras and bonus material. Many of the movies released rank among the … Continue reading →

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Marley & Me: Bad Dog Edition Blu-ray review

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Rene Carson

Marley and Me, based on John Grogan’s bestselling non-fiction book that recounts the author’s life with an uncontrollable Labrador Retriever named Marley, became a runaway hit in theaters, December of last year. Marley’s dizzying behavior had been the focus of … Continue reading →

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No Country For Old Men 2 Disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray review

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Rene Carson

The 2007 Oscar winner for Best Picture, No Country for Old Men, arrives in a new collectable 2-disc Blu-ray edition tomorrow, April 7th, from Miramax Films, Paramount Vantage and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Based on the novel by Pulitzer … Continue reading →

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New Fame movie gets a trailer

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Rene Carson

MGM has released the first trailer for the new version of Fame. The new film hits theaters on September 25th, 2009, and stars Asher Book, Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton, Kay Panabaker, Kherington Payne, Collins Pennie, Walter … Continue reading →

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New Powder Blue trailer

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Rene Carson

Speakeasy Releasing has released a new trailer for Powder Blue, which revolves around four strangers who cross paths through extraordinary and serendipitous circumstances. The film stars Jessica Biel, Eddie Redmayne, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Lisa Kudrow, Patrick Swayze, Kris Kristofferson, … Continue reading →

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Full trailer for The Hangover…and a sequel already greenlit?

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Rene Carson

Todd Phillips’ The Hangover isn’t due to hit theater until June 5th, but apparently Warner Bros. has already asked Phillips and his writing partner, Scot Armstrong, to work on the screenplay for a sequel, which has Phillips back to direct … Continue reading →

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Slumdog Millionaire Blu-ray review

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Rene Carson

Slumdog Millionaire is loosely based on the fictional novel Q and A by Vikas Swarup, which tracks the life of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who never received a formal education. After losing his … Continue reading →

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To Catch A Thief Centennial Collection DVD review

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

To Catch a Thief is now available in a beautiful new two-disc set, including an eight-page collectible booklet and additional all-new bonus material. The new release is part of Paramount’s ongoing Centennial Collection, which launched in 2008, and features digitally … Continue reading →

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Jackie Earle Haley goes from Rorschach to Freddy Krueger in new Nightmare

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

That’s right, according to THR’s Risky Business Blog, Jackie Earle Haley is taking over for Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger in New Line Cinema’s remake of Wes Craven’s classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. The original film was released in … Continue reading →

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Spike Lee, Natalie Portman, Gael Garcia Bernal, Eric Bana and more to host free filmmaker series at Apple Store

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The Apple store in Soho New York will be celebrating the spirit of independent film and the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, by hosting a series of free filmmaking events from April 22 to May 3, 2009. Grab a seat in … Continue reading →

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Quantum of Solace Blu-ray review

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

Quantum of Solace has been thoroughly criticized as being nothing more than the fourth Jason Bourne film, rather than James Bond 22. It seems most people were expecting the more classic Bond that Casino Royale hinted at resurrecting. I am … Continue reading →

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Vintage-looking photos from Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

CanMag has posted some promotional photos from the set of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, featuring the cast, crew and a lot of Brad Pitt. Pitt plays Lieutenant Aldo Raine, who’s in charge of the ‘Basterds’, who’s only mission is to … Continue reading →

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FilmFetish is giving away two copies of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on DVD

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

A thrilling adventure and captivating story of one man’s unusual and enchanted life, director David Fincher’s Academy Award-winning film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button debuts as a two-disc DVD and two-disc Blu-ray on May 5, 2009 from Paramount Home … Continue reading →

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Find out how to win $2,500 from producers of the slasher flick Laid to Rest

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

On April 21st, 2009, Anchor Bay Entertainment releases the Unrated Director’s Cut of Robert Hall’s Laid to Rest on DVD, featuring the debut of the next great masked serial killer – ChromeSkull. For fans who want to find out more … Continue reading →

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Crime thriller Wrong Turn At Tahoe coming to DVD

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

Tapestry Films has completed principal photography on the crime-drama Wrong Turn At Tahoe. Starring Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Miguel Ferrer (CSI) and Academy Award nominee Harvey Keitel (Bugsy), the original feature film tells the story of … Continue reading →

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Do the Right Thing 20th Anniversary Edition coming to DVD and Blu-ray

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

In 1989, two-time Academy Award nominee and visionary filmmaker Spike Lee (Inside Man) mesmerized audiences with one of the most insightful and provocative films of its time – Do the Right Thing. Universal Studios Home Entertainment celebrates the 20th Anniversary … Continue reading →

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World Without Us being adapted to big budget tentpole

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

Man’s disappearance from the planet Earth is set to become big box office. Fox has nabbed film rights to an environmental non-fiction book titled The World Without Us, and intend to turn it into a tentpole feature for Mark Protosevich … Continue reading →

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Hugh Jackman giving fans an opportunity to host World Premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine in their hometown

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

In an announcement made yesterday on YouTube, Hugh Jackman, who plays the antihero in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, is taking Hollywood and the film’s premiere to the people who made the X-Men film series one of the industry’s biggest – inviting … Continue reading →

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Mini’s First Time movie production photos

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

Check out these photos from the movie Mini’s First Time

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