Monthly Archives: July 2009

Here’s a list of the latest FilmFetish.com contests and more on Film Fetish Fest!

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

Film Fetish Fest is our celebration of

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Win one of two copies of the documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World on DVD

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

On August 25th, the History Channel will release the fascinating documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World on DVD, which offers new insight into the life of legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee. I am especially pleased to be able … Continue reading →

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Willem Dafoe to play alien warlord in John Carter of Mars

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

According to Variety, Willem Dafoe will return to the fantasy realm, playing alien warlord Tars Tarkas in Andrew Stanton’s (director of Wall-E) first live-action movie, John Carter of Mars. Dafoe will star opposite X-Men Origins: Wolverine co-stars Taylor Kitsch and … Continue reading →

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The hottest events, exclusives and signings happening at San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

Comic-Con 2009 is almost upon us. This year the venerable event celebrates 40 years as the staple of pop culture in the United States. The line-up is shaping up to be the best ever, and is sure to be filled … Continue reading →

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New trailer and photos for the Melissa George horror film Triangle released

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

I had a trailer posted for Triangle back in February (SEE HERE), that the U.S. distributor promptly requested be removed. I have no idea why, since the film looks like it could be a solid thriller.

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Promo trailer for bloody samurai film The Warrior’s Way

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

I know this has been out there for a while, but I hadn’t seen it, and I think it looks hot. According to /Film, writer/director Sngmoo Lee was a teacher at NYU’s film school for five years, before teaming with … Continue reading →

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BBC goes interactive with new TV series that includes online gameplay

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

BBC Switch has commissioned digital production company Conker Media, to create and produce an interactive, digital drama thriller for its teen audience. The new show, to be titled The Well, will air this fall in the Switch zone on BBC … Continue reading →

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Straw Dogs remake gets cast

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

Kate Bosworth and Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood) are set to star opposite James Marsden in Screen Gems reimagining of Straw Dogs, based on the cult classic 1971 Sam Peckinpah thriller, according to Variety. Rod Lurie (Resurrecting the Champ, Nothing But … Continue reading →

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Taken director now in ‘Pursuit’ of conflict photographer action biopic

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Rene

Universal has attached Pierre Morel, who directed Liam Neeson’s surprise action hit Taken, to helm the film Pursuit, based on the early career of conflict photographer Jason Howe, according to Variety. While Howe’s recent work has been in Iraq, a … Continue reading →

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Locarno Film Festival 2009

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Throughout its 62 year history, the Locarno International Film Festival has occupied a unique position in the landscape of the major film festivals. Every August, approximately 180,000 cinephiles, 1,100 journalists and 3,400 professionals converge on the small Swiss-Italian town of … Continue reading →

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Echelon Conspiracy Blu-ray review

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Echelon Conspiracy’s premise is a rather interesting one, surrounding a cell phone that bestows upon its owner, sets of instructions for getting the most money possible in virtually any situation. Unfortunately, that’s about where the interest ends. After computer expert … Continue reading →

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Emily Blunt boards adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi thriller Adjustment Bureau

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Emily Blunt, who recently completed work on The Wolf Man and will play Princess of Lilliputia in the upcoming Gulliver’s Travels, is attached to play the female lead in the George Nolfi-directed adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s short story Adjustment … Continue reading →

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Pierce Brosnan to star in Stanley Tucci-directed comedy The Hunter

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson and Julianne Moore will top-line indie comedic drama The Hunter, which Stanley Tucci will helm from his own screenplay, according to Variety. Pre-production is scheduled to begin in September, with Steve Buscemi among the executive producers … Continue reading →

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Steve Carell commits despicable act in this Despicable Me trailer

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Universal has released a funny new trailer for Despicable Me, which tells the tale of Groo, an evil genius who’s masterminding the biggest heist in the history of the world; to steal the moon. His wicked ways go unchecked, until … Continue reading →

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Directors tapped for live-action horror Hack/Slash and animated fantasy Septimus Heap

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Noted commercial director Fredrik Bond is attached to direct Rogue’s adaptation of cult horror comic Hack/Slash, based on a script by Justin Marks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film is expected to start shooting this winter. Created by Tim … Continue reading →

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3D Entertainment Summit 2009

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rene

Bringing together the most prestigious group of entertainment, financial and corporate players, the 3D Entertainment Summit’s unique environment enables attendees to engage, debate and define the latest developments in the 3D marketplace. With an unprecedented group of 3D opinion leaders, … Continue reading →

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Will Ninja Assassin, Prince of Persia and others appear at Comic-Con ’09

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

Speaking of martial arts films, Ninja Assassin, the long-awaited martial-arts action film from the Wachowski brothers and director James McTeigue – who’s also attached to helm X-Men Origins: Magneto – isn’t on the official Warner Bros. Comic-Con schedule, but rumor … Continue reading →

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Eli Roth talks up Man With the Iron Fist

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

Eli Roth spoke exclusively to Sci-Fi Wire about his simmering collaboration with rapper-producer RZA on the martial arts film The Man With the Iron Fist.

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Book of Eli Comic-Con exclusive inked movie poster hits the net

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

This Comic-Con exclusive movie poster for Denzel Washington and The Hughes Brothers’ (Menace II Society, From Hell) post-apocalyptic action film Book of Eli, was posted on BleedingCool. The artwork is by comic artist Chris Weston, who was also commissioned by … Continue reading →

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One of David Carradine’s last screen performances out on DVD today

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

The noir thriller Break is out on DVD today, featuring David Carradine in one of his last performances. The film, written and directed by Marc Clebanoff (The Pink Conspiracy), revolves around an introverted hit man named Frank, who is contracted … Continue reading →

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15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

The Cucalorus Film Festival offers a laid-back environment and presents over 130 shorts, features and documentaries from around the world. True to its independent and rebellious style, the Festival throws in a dose of the unexpected with inspired happenings like … Continue reading →

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Indie Fest USA International Film Festival 2009

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

Indie Fest USA International Film Festival offers the exciting opportunity to meet the filmmakers, directors, producers, cinematographers and celebrities eager to share with you their work and provide an exclusive inside look at the motion picture industry through the presentation … Continue reading →

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IndieFest 2009

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

IndieFest is a family-oriented event that features independent features, shorts, documentaries and student films of all genres, and takes place in Central Florida, one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations. A closed-street festival taking place in the Disney-developed community … Continue reading →

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Full trailer for Chan-wook Park’s vampire opus Thirst

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

This is the full subtitled trailer for Thirst (Bakjwi), the latest film from Oldboy director Chan-wook Park (Lady Vengeance and J.S.A.:Joint Security Area). Thirst tells the story of a failed medical experiment that turns a man of faith into a … Continue reading →

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Batman gets more martial arts badassery in recent films but Green Hornet loses it?

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

SpoilerTV has uncovered an open casting call for the part of Kato in Seth Rogen’s The Green Hornet. Apparently, producers are looking for a non-specific Asian, and no longer require any martial arts experience, which is sure to send shutters … Continue reading →

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Stephen King’s Cell will now be a TV miniseries instead of a feature film

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

In 2006, Eli Roth was attached to collaborate with and direct a film version of Stephen King’s Cell, but then left the project to focus on his own material. Now Fangoria has learned that screenwriter John Harrison is developing the … Continue reading →

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Open call for martial artists to try out for 25th Anniversary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

This casting call went up on tmnt25.com, a website setup to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the live-action adaptation of TMNT that is gearing up for production, shooting for a 2011 release. So if … Continue reading →

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Fear Agent coming to the big screen

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

Universal is in early development on the Dark Horse sci-fi property Fear Agent, according to THR’s Risky Business Blog. The Rick Remender-written Fear Agent follows a colorful, borderline alcoholic astronaut from Texas named Heath Huston, who is a so-called fear … Continue reading →

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Superman creator’s secret fetish lifestyle coming to the big screen

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

Of course I had to comment on this report. How could I not. Not because I’m in to anything freaky, but come on, FETISH FILM! Empire reports that according to the Craig Yoe book Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of … Continue reading →

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Denzel Washington and Tony Scott Unstoppable after all?

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

Denzel Washington decided he won’t jump on board Unstoppable, according to Variety. According to reports, the actor, who had been waiting for Fox to set a budget and start date for the production, has withdrawn from the film and is … Continue reading →

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