Monthly Archives: June 2009

Shia LaBeouf talks next Indiana Jones and Wall Street sequel

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Rene

BBC News reporter Lizo Mzimba interviewed Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Shia LaBeouf about the new sequel, and the star revealed some info on a new Indiana Jones movie that’s in the works,

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Check out this extended trailer for The Vampire Diaries

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Rene

The CW has posted an extended trailer from The Vampire Diaries, a new show coming to the network, from Kevin Williamson (the Scream film series, Dawson’s Creek) and Julie Plec (Kyle XY). The Vampire Diaries is based on a series … Continue reading →

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Leonardo DiCaprio to headline online poker film written by Rounders scribes

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Rene

Paramount has nabbed rights to a pitch from writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien that takes place in the world of Costa Rica-based online casino gambling, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Leonardo DiCaprio is attached to star in the film, … Continue reading →

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Aftershock to be first non-U.S. film released to IMAX format

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Rene

IMAX and Huayi Bros. Media today announced an agreement to release up to three pictures, beginning with the release of the highly-anticipated Chinese film Aftershock, to IMAX Theatres in China, other parts of Asia and key North American markets, beginning … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2 website and new trailer go live

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Rene

A really nice Flash website has just gone live for Rob Zombie’s upcoming Halloween II.

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Sitges International Film Festival 2009

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Maria Favor

SITGES International Film Festival of Catalonia is the number one fantasy film festival in the world and represents, at the same time, the cultural expression with the most media impact in Catalonia. With a solid experience, the Sitges Festival is … Continue reading →

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A Night of Horror International Film Festival 2010

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Maria Favor

A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a genre specific film festival that is based in Sydney, Australia. There seems to be some consensus that the event is Australia’s premiere, and possibly only, horror film festival. In his monthly … Continue reading →

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Eerie Horror Film Festival 2009

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Maria Favor

The Eerie Horror Film Festival was established in order to provide more opportunities and exposure for filmmakers, screenwriters and video game developers working within the horror, science fiction and suspense genres, as well as to draw more attention to the … Continue reading →

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Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films 2009

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Maria Favor

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films was founded in 1972 by film historian, Dr. Donald A. Reed. The non-profit organization is devoted to honoring and recognizing the best in genre entertainment. Some of the talent who have … Continue reading →

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Screamfest 2009

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Maria Favor

Screamfest was formed in August 2001 by film producers Rachel Belofsky and Ross Martin in order to give filmmakers and writers in the horror/sci-fi genres a venue to have their work showcased to people in the industry. We are very … Continue reading →

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The 11th Annual Williamstown Film Festival

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Rene

The Williamstown Film Festival was founded in 1998 to fill a cultural gap in a part of Massachusetts known for its world-class museums, theater, music, and dance – the Berkshires. Known as a high-quality destination festival, the Williamstown Film Festival … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of the Melissa George kidnap thriller The Betrayed on DVD

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Rene

On June 30th, MGM Home Entertainment will release The Betrayed on DVD. Golden Globe nominee Melissa George (In Treatment, Alias) stars as Jamie Taylor, a young woman who regains consciousness after a bad accident and finds herself held captive. To … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Road Blu-ray review

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Rene

Director Sam Mendes works from screenwriter Justin Haythe’s adaptation of Richard Yates’s 1961 novel, to create another stunning work of suburban angst and dissatisfaction with marital conformity with Revolutionary Road. Audiences didn’t take to its blunt, piercing approach, however I … Continue reading →

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The Other Venice Film Festival 2009

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Rene

In addition to competition features, shorts and docs, experimental films and music videos, the festival has added new sections in recent years, including youth, political and female director films. There are also filmmaker Q&As, DJs and bands, a curated art … Continue reading →

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Conan and Predators reboot films get new directors

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Variety has apparently confirmed an initial report by CHUD, that director

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John Carter of Mars gets it’s lead and may start filming in November

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Get your ass to Mars! Taylor Kitsch – who played Gambit – and Lynn Collins – who played Kayla Silverfox – in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, will star in John Carter of Mars, the big screen adaptation of the Edgar Rice … Continue reading →

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10th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

The 10th Annual Woodstock Film Festival is a renowned festival where filmmakers network with industry executivesin the stunning New York Hudson Valley. The event presents an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promote artists, … Continue reading →

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29th Annual Atlantic Film Festival

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Called one of the best-kept secrets on the international festival circuit, the Atlantic Film Festival brings the cinematic world to Atlantic Canada and showcases the ever-expanding film and TV culture, in order to inspire, enrich, enlighten and entertain audiences. Dates: … Continue reading →

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The 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Film Festival

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

The 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Film Festival brings together filmmakers, locals, and industry in an annual celebration of American and international independent cinema. Established by local businesses, foundations, arts groups, and filmmakers, the Harvest Moon Film Festival provides opportunities for … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Atlanta’s 4th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival, which is presented in conjunction with the African American Cinema Gallery and Gipp Museums, is committed to the belief that the film community provides a powerful, vital voice in society, connecting communities … Continue reading →

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Vampire-Con 2009

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Vampire-Con 2009 returns with a two-night film festival, celebrity guests, a 40th anniversary celebration of Vampirella, and a moonlit danse macabre. Read more about the event in the press release below. The Vam-Pop Culture Weekend Celebrates Our Favorite Creatures of … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3D on Blu-ray review

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Unlike the ‘Deluxe’ Edition DVD that was released in February of this year, the Blu-ray version of Friday the 13th Part 3 includes a very nice portion of bonus material, including Part 3 of Lost Tales From Camp Blood, a … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th Part 2 Blu-ray review

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

On June 16th, 2009, Paramount Home Entertainment will release Friday the 13th Part 2 on Blu-ray. While the release of Part 2 on Blu-ray, contain the same extra features as the recent Deluxe DVD edition, the Blu-ray format marks a … Continue reading →

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Win one of five copies of the war epic Tunnel Rats on DVD

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

On June 30th, 2009, Vivendi Entertainment will release the controversial Vietnam War film Tunnel Rats on DVD. To celebrate the release of what is being hailed as a stunning war epic, FilmFetish is giving away five copies to readers. In … Continue reading →

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Red band trailer for Not Quite Hollywood – the untold story of Australian exploitation cinema

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Rene

Not Quite Hollywood is the wild, wonderful, untold story of “Ozploitation” films. It irreverently documents an era when Australian cinema got its gear off and showed the world a full-frontal explosion of sex, violence, horror and foot-to-the-floor action. Free-wheeling sex … Continue reading →

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Asian grindhouse, action, gangster, revenge…and Ip Man, on display at upcoming New York Asian Film Fest

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Rene

The New York Asian Film Festival returns with some 50 brand-new pop masterpieces from all over Asia. The event takes place from Friday, June 19 through Thursday, July 2, 2009, at The IFC Center, located at 323 Sixth Avenue at … Continue reading →

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Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island trailer

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Rene

Set in 1954, Martin Scorsese’s latest thriller Shutter Island follows U.S. Marshals Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious … Continue reading →

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Zombie comic Deadworld headed to big screen

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Rene

Dark Hero Studios partners David Hayter and Benedict Carver are teaming up with Pandemonium’s Bill Mechanic to turn the comic Deadworld into a feature film franchise, according to Variety. Hayter – who wrote scripts for X-Men, X2 and Watchmen – … Continue reading →

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International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival 2009

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Maria Favor

International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival is the largest genre film festival featuring competition and showcase films from both horror and sci-fi genres from all over the world. Our goal is to bring in the freshest new films and emerging … Continue reading →

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Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival 2009

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Maria Favor

The RI International Horror Film Festival is an eerie-sistable salute to an often overlooked genre that will include numerous world premieres of shorts and features including the best of films submitted in competition from all over the globe. We guarantee … Continue reading →

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