Monthly Archives: July 2009

Promotional posters and possible casting for Let the Right One In remake

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Rene

/Film nabbed a nice series of conceptual posters for director Matt Reeves’ remake/adaptation of Let The Right One In. The series is described as promotional concepts used to sell the film in international markets. The U.S. version is to be … Continue reading →

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Let The Right One In director signs on for John Le Carre espionage book adaptation

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Rene

Award-winning Swedish director Tomas Alfredson, who helmed the brilliant vampire film Let The Right One In, is attached to direct the upcoming adaptation of John Le Carre’s seminal cold war bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. … Continue reading →

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Twilight Saga: New Moon red carpet premiere live stream to bomb the net

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Rene

As previously announced, MySpace will be hosting the exclusive live stream of The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere red carpet. Websites all over the internet, including FilmFetish.com, will be showing the broadcast this Monday, November 16th, starting at 5:00 PM … Continue reading →

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First Annual Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Rene

MIFFF produces the Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival, the premier Pacific Northwest weekend long event devoted towards independent and international genre film making. The event was created to offer exposure to films that traditionally are overlooked by the festival circuit … Continue reading →

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Win a trip to the UK premiere of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

The Weinstein Company has partnered with /Film to send a lucky movie fan to the UK premiere of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds on July 23rd. One lucky winner will receive the Inglourious Basterds UK Premiere prize package, which includes:

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Win the new John Barrymore Collection 4-DVD box set from Kino Video

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Here’s another contest I found on the Kino Video website. Kino International is looking to give a lucky Twitter user a complimentary copy of The John Barrymore Collection, a new 4-DVD Box Set dedicated to the silent films of John … Continue reading →

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Long-delayed Trick ‘r Treat to screen with cast members Anna Paquin, Brian Cox and Tahmoh Penikett and more at Comic-Con ’09

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

More and more Comic-Con schedule news keeps pouring in. The long delayed Halloween horror film Trick ‘r Treat will screen with the cast and crew in attendance on Thursday, July 23rd, in Ballroom 20. The Michael Dougherty film stars Quinn … Continue reading →

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Tron, Alice in Wonderland and more footage to be in 3-D at Comic-Con ’09, plus Miyazaki and Lasseter to attend

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Disney has released its Comic-Con 3-D heavy lineup, and the studio confirmed that it will showcase 3-D footage of the new Tron film, along with 3-D clips from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland and Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol. Directors … Continue reading →

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Jennifer’s Body movie poster showing long Megan Fox heels and legs

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

What would you do if a woman that fine tried to kill you? Bloody-Disgusting got an exclusive look at the final one sheet for the demon horror Jennifer’s Body, featuring its demon star Megan Fox in a sexy school uniform, … Continue reading →

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Chashama Film Festival 2009

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

The Chashama Film Festival is dedicated to cultivating a better understanding of various cultures. By screening films that voice diverse opinions and present global views, the festival hopes to move the world one step further from disassociation in the direction … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Timberlake all eyeing Green Lantern’s power ring

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Warner Bros. is choosing between three actors, trying to decide who will wear the power ring in the Green Lanternlive-action film adaptation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) and producers Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti … Continue reading →

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Kick-Ass movie updates: director Matthew Vaughn, Nicolas Cage & footage at Comic-Con, new images and animated sequences

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

New facts and images are popping up for John Romita Jr. and Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass movie adaptation, which is being directed by Matthew Vaughn. To begin with, Romita opened up during an interview with Comic Book Resources about how the … Continue reading →

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Will Superman make an appearance in the live-action Green Lantern movie?

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

MTV Splashpage spoke to Green Lantern film co-writer Marc Guggenheim last month about his Oni Press comic book series Resurrection, and he touched on some dramatic possibilities surrounding the impending adaptation.

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National Lampoon and IndiePix look to the new frontier with The Orchard

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

The Orchard announced that it has formed comprehensive marketing, distribution, and services partnerships with National Lampoon, IndiePix Films and Independent Film Sales. With these collaborations, the company will provide marketing and digital distribution services for National Lampoon, one of the … Continue reading →

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars coming to the PlayStation Portable

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Rockstar Games, the publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, recently announced that one of the highest-rated handheld games of all time, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, will be making its way to the PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system. Developed by … Continue reading →

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Win an X-Box 360 or a trip to the L.A. premiere of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra from 7-Eleven

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

In the vein of the merchandising the chain did for Terminator Salvation, 7-Eleven has now teamed up with Paramount Pictures to promote the August 7th release of the new action movie, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. At the center … Continue reading →

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Win a trip to the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere and meet Draco Malfoy’s Tom Felton or a trip to London

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Hot Topic Stores have announced an exclusive, one-time-only fan event in Paramus, New Jersey, featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton, in support of the highly anticipated upcoming feature film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. … Continue reading →

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EA announces development of Command & Conquer 4

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Behold disciples of Nod, the end is soon upon us. Electronic Arts today announced that, after almost 15 years and 30 million games sold, EALA is bringing the award-winning Tiberium series to an epic conclusion with Command & Conquer 4. … Continue reading →

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First awards show dedicated entirely to home video horror to premiere in October

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

Home Media Magazine and DreadCentral.com have partnered to present The Reaper Awards 2009 – the first awards show dedicated entirely to horror on home video. On October 13, 2009, at the hauntingly historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, “The Grimmys” will be … Continue reading →

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Fifth Annual La Femme Film Festival

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rene

The La Femme Film Festival is devoted to boosting the profile and careers of female filmmakers, producers, writers and on-screen talent. The festival’s mission is to screen films made by women for a world audience, as well as support and … Continue reading →

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Win one of 50 free Halloween II movie posters

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Rene

Halloween II has launched a contest on its Twitter page. The first 50 people to send in a photo of themselves in front of a Halloween II poster or standee at a local theater will win a poster. Simply tweet … Continue reading →

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First 8 minutes of The Hurt Locker now on Hulu

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Rene

The first 8 minutes of Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker is available on Hulu. The action thriller stars Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Evangeline Lilly, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse and Guy Pearce, in a story that follows the technicians … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore’s new documentary gets a sentimental title

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Rene

Michael Moore has revealed the title of his upcoming documentary, which deals with the root causes of the global financial crisis, according to Variety. Capitalism: A Love Story is due to be released in U.S. theaters by Overture Films on … Continue reading →

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Old Boy legal issue won’t affect Hollywood remake, says Japanese publisher

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rene

A legal dispute between the publisher of the Japanese manga comic book Old Boy and the South Korean filmmakers who produced a film version of the story should not interfere with plans for a new Hollywood version, says Japanese publisher … Continue reading →

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Braveheart writer reworking 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea script

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rene

Disney has contracted Braveheart writer Randall Wallace to rewrite Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, a new feature film based on the Jules Verne classic tale. Terminator Salvation director McG is attached to helm the film. According to The … Continue reading →

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International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival 2009

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rene

Presented by the Phoenix Film Foundation, the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival is one of the Southwest’s preeminent genre film festivals. The Festival boasts an dedicated fan following, with its thrilling program of competition, showcase, and studio horror and … Continue reading →

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Culture & Cultures Intercultural Film Festival 2009

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Rene

The Culture & Cultures Intercultural Film Festival presents a slate of indie and classic films designed to bridge cultures and provoke discussion. The Festival is set amidst the inspiring backdrops of the Padiès Renaissance Chateau estate and the exceptional town … Continue reading →

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First trailer shows up online for NBC’s apocalyptic sci-fi drama series Day One

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Rene

Quiet Earth has posted the first trailer for NBC’s Day One, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi series slated to debut at midseason, just after the winter Olympics. According to Sci-Fi Wire, show creator Jesse Alexander has tweeted that the trailer, which was … Continue reading →

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The Descent 2 to headline Film 4 Frightfest 2009

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Rene

Film 4 Frightfest is the UK’s premiere fantasy and horror film festival. Now in its tenth year, each August thousands of genre fans gather together in the heart of London’s West End at the prodigious Empire Cinema for five packed … Continue reading →

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First trailer for Yuen Woo-ping epic True Legend starring Vincent Chiu, David Carradine and Michelle Yeoh

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Rene

Kung Fu Cinema posted this first look at legendary Yuen Woo-ping’s upcoming action film, True Legend, which marks his first feature directing project since his 1996 movie Iron Monkey 2 (Gaai tau saat sau) with Donnie Yen. The teaser trailer … Continue reading →

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