Monthly Archives: October 2009

7th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Maria Favor

The 7th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival presents a superb program of compelling and artistic non-fiction film in downtown Missoula, Montana. Big Sky features more than 100 innovative, contemporary, and classic documentary works on Montana’s largest theater screen in … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Chicago International Movies and Music Festival

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Maria Favor

The 2nd Annual Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) returns after a wildly successful inaugural event that brought together musicians, filmmakers, industry, and fans from around the world. This unique Chicago, Illinois film festival pays tribute to innovative filmmakers … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween Contests!

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Rene

Not sure if I’ll have time to post tomorrow, so I thought I’d prepare something a little early. I also have a bunch of contests open for the holiday that you still have time to enter. You can see a … Continue reading →

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A Special Contest that all readers win!

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Rene

I have a little gift for all you economy weary souls out there. FilmFetish has just gotten an exclusive weekend discount code for The Academic Superstore, which offers the lowest cost software anywhere. I’m talkin’ up to 70% off retail … Continue reading →

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13th Okanagan International Film Festival

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Maria Favor

The 13th Okanagan International Film Festival (OIFF) presents a world-class program of films against the backdrop of the Okanagan Valley’s beautiful wine country. OIFF takes place summertime in Kelowna’s picturesque downtown, nearby the many wineries and golf courses that surround … Continue reading →

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Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead Blu-ray review

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Rene

What better way to end Halloween week with a review of a gritty low-budget slasher flick filled with blood & guts, deformed creatures, and hot young bodies just itching to be mutilated. Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead, the latest … Continue reading →

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Get a free Ninja Assassin hoodie if you’re attending the famous NYC Village Halloween Parade this evening?

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Rene

That’s the text message I just received. But I do not know if they’re giving these out to just anyone OR, if you need the text – just a warning! If I get any additional info, I’ll update this post … Continue reading →

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Sin City 2 to start shooting in 2010 and Frank Miller adapting Hard Boiled

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

Worst Previews reports that Mania spoke with producer Stephen L’Heureux (100 Feet) and unearthed some info about the status of the long-awaited sequel to Sin City.

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District 9 and Descent directors both up for Dune reboot?

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

Recently Josh Zetumer (Untitled Jason Bourne 4 Project) submitted a 175 page draft script for the new Dune film that director Peter Berg (Hancock) was at the time attached to helm. At the time, Berg said that he and Zetume … Continue reading →

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Casper 60th Anniversary skeleton shirt available until Sunday

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

Casper the Friendly Ghost is celebrating his 60th Birthday with this limited edition Casper glow-in-the-dark t-shirt from. The unique shirt features a classic image of Casper the Friendly Ghost, with a glowing skeleton when you turn out the lights. This … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of Life After People: The Complete Season One 3-disc DVD set

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

This week, History takes viewers for a stunningly graphic journey to a world wiped clean of humanity, with the release of Life After People: The Complete Season One 3-disc DVD set. To celebrate this set’s release, FilmFetish is giving 2 … Continue reading →

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International trailer for Avatar best yet and reveals story elements, plus a new behind-the-scenes featurette

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

If there were any doubts whether Avatar will be epic, after watching this international trailer for James Cameron’s new sci-fi war thriller, these doubts are now decimated as far as I’m concerned.

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First trailer for Clint Eastwood’s Nelson Mandela biopic Invictus is online

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

Clint Eastwood’s new film Invictus centers on the life Nelson Mandela, taking place after the fall of apartheid in South Africa and during his first term as president, when he campaigned to host the 1995 Rugby World Cup event as … Continue reading →

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New trailer for Shutter Island hits the net

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

Spike TV has debuted a new trailer for Martin Scorsese’s suspense thriller Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson and Max von Sydow. Shutter Island centers on two U.S. Marshals, Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) and … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force – The Complete Season One 3-disc DVD set

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rene

A&E takes its success with authentic real-life series to a whole new level with a new hit series combining the best element of Dog the Bounty Hunter and Cops, with Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force – The Complete Season One. To … Continue reading →

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Exclusive new featurette with The Twilight Saga: New Moon Wolf Pack in action

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

MSN has posted a new featurette online for The Twilight Saga: New Moon that gives a bit of background on the Wolf Pack – some of the pivotal characters from the sequel. The Wolf Pack are a group of Native … Continue reading →

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Video featuring a first look at vehicles from Mad Max 4 and George Miller talking film’s stunts

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Director George Miller recently appeared on Australia’s ABC News and discussed the progress of Mad Max 4. “All the vehicles are sort-of hybrids cobbled together from the wrecks of the past,” said the director, standing over one example. “They’ll have … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of the hilarious Monty Python: The Other British Invasion 2-disc DVD set

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the world’s funniest comedy troupe with a 2-disc DVD set featuring two never-aired documentaries, including Before the Flying Circus and Monty Python Conquers America, with Monty Python: The Other British Invasion. To celebrate this week’s … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of The Nostradamus Files 2-disc DVD Set

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Just in time for the release of the blockbuster 2012, comes two incredible History specials in one incredible package. And to celebrate the release of The Nostradamus Files 2-disc DVD set, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of the DVD … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of Patton 360: The Complete Season One in a 3-disc DVD set

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

From the producers of the top-rated and best-selling Battle 360, History presents an epic new series about one of the greatest and most controversial military commanders of World War II – General George S. Patton Jr. To celebrate the release … Continue reading →

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Win one of three copies of the animated horror anthology Fear[s] of the Dark on DVD

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Just in time for Halloween, it’s horror times six when the acclaimed anthology of eerie animated shorts, Fear[s] of the Dark (Peur[s] du noir), comes to DVD. To celebrate the release of these innovative works on DVD, FilmFetish is giving … Continue reading →

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Win one of three copies of the supernatural thriller Sauna

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

An awful act has consequences that reach beyond the grave in Sauna – a supernatural thriller about brothers lost in a wilderness of guilt. IFC Entertainment released the horror film Sauna on DVD this week, and to celebrate that release, … Continue reading →

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Win one of two 4-Disc Collector DVD Editions of Top Chef: New York – The Complete Season Five

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Top Chef: New York, the Emmy Award-winning No. 1 food show on cable makes its DVD debut, with a sizzling collector’s edition. To celebrate the Top Chef: New York 4-Disc Collector’s Set DVD, FilmFetish is giving away two complete copies … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of the multi-disc Expedition Africa set on DVD or Blu-ray

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Survivor meets Indiana Jones in Expedition Africa – a new, real-life adventure series from Mark Burnett, the father of modern day reality-adventure television. The History Channel released the complete heart-pounding series in a special multi-disc set on DVD and Blu-ray … Continue reading →

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Win one of two complete 10-disc DVD sets of Dogfights: The Complete Series Megaset

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

Climb into the cockpit with 10 action-packed discs featuring the world’s most daring aerial combat battles ever, with Dogfights: The Complete Series Megaset. The incredible series was released yesterday, October 27th, and to celebrate its release, FilmFetish is giving away … Continue reading →

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Win one of three copies of the 3-disc DVD set The Barbara Stanwyck Show: Volume 1

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rene

This week, E1 Entertainment and the Archive of American Television continue the celebration of culturally and historically significant productions from the Golden Age of Television with the DVD debut of The Barbara Stanwyck Show: Volume 1, which is being released … Continue reading →

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Mad Men star joins Nicolas Cage in vigilante thriller

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Rene

January Jones – best known for playing seductive suburban mother Betty Draper on Mad Men – has been cast to play the female lead opposite Nicolas Cage in the vigilante thriller The Hungry Rabbit Jumps. ‘Hungry Rabbit’ is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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ABC releases the first eight minutes of V online

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Rene

ABC has released the first eight minutes of the sci-fi miniseries V, which premieres on November 3rd, and will air for four weeks. V then goes on hiatus until early 2010. Check out the first eight minutes of V below.

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Trailer for Matt Damon’s new espionage thriller Green Zone

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Rene

Another exciting-looking film for 2010 is Green Zone, starring Matt Damon, working from a script by Brian Helgeland (Payback, Mystic River). In Green Zone, Matt Damon plays a CIA agent on the trail of certain Weapons of Mass Destruction in … Continue reading →

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New Star Wars 3D trilogy rumor picks up speed, adding Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola as possible directors!

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Rene

This report is strictly a rumor for now, according to GeekTyrant and Marketsaw, but these rumblings have been around since the release of Star Wars: Episode III. I remember reading a few years ago when 3D began it’s great resurgence, … Continue reading →

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