Monthly Archives: May 2010

Robert Rodriguez nabs remake rights to Bakshi’s Fire & Ice

Ain’t It Cool interviewed Robert Rodriguez about his upcoming grindhouse flick Machete, which hits theaters on September 3, 2010, and during the extensive discussion, they touched on Fire & Ice, a dream project Rodriguez apparently has been circling for years. … Continue reading

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Flight of the Conchords star to play villain in Men in Black 3

Flight of the Conchords star Jemaine Clement is in final negotiations to play a villain in Columbia Picture’s upcoming Men in Black 3, according to HeatVisionBlog. Will Smith is already attached to return as the alien-chasing government Agent Jay, along … Continue reading

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New posters for Nimród Antal’s Predators reboot online

Empire these new posters from the Robert Rodriguez-produced, Nimród Antal-directed Predators reboot. Predators centers on a group of elite warriors being hunted by members of the merciless alien race we know as “Predators”. According to reports, Predators goes back to … Continue reading

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Spartacus: Blood and Sand – The Complete First Season disc features content too risqué even for cable

Starz Original series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, comes home when Anchor Bay releases the critical and audience hit as a heroic four-disc DVD and Blu-ray on September 21st. Both the Spartacus: Blood and Sand – The Complete First Season DVD … Continue reading

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Win one of two copies of Avatar on Blu-ray

I’ve been launching a new site over the past few weeks, and I know many of you are wondering where have all my great contests gone? Well, there still here, I’ve just been so busy trying to get MyFantasyArt.com off … Continue reading

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Magnet nabs release rights to the murderous Rubber

Magnet Releasing announced today that it has acquired US release rights to Rubber, a cult hit at Cannes Critic’s Week that tells the unlikely story of a murderous tire (yes, a tire) with terrifying telepathic powers. Directed by Quentin Dupieux … Continue reading

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Win $1,000 in Dark Horse’s I Love Comics Contest

Want to win a grand from Dark Horse Comics? Email email a photo of yourself to ilovecomics@darkhorse.com along with your name, occupation, and address to enter Dark Horse’s I Love Comics contest. Send a photo of yourself that involves Dark … Continue reading

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Avatar: The Last Airbender The Complete Book 1 Collector’s Edition hits stores this June

Take a magical, mystical, action-packed journey with Avatar: The Last Airbender, the animated series that became a phenomenon, creating a huge fan base that spans the globe. Watch the luminous visuals and the storyline that inspired this summer’s live-action movie … Continue reading

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Magnet grabs worldwide releasing rights to “The Latin Dragon’s” Mandrill (read this if you saw Kiltro)

Magnet Releasing announced yesterday that it has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Mandrill, the new action film directed by Ernesto Espinoza and starring Marko “the Latin Dragon” Zaror. Zaror is a phenomenal talent from Chile who is making a big … Continue reading

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Creepy, back cracking teaser poster released for The Last Exorcism

MySpace Horror debuted this creepy teaser poster for the Eli Roth-produced horror thriller The Last Exorcism, which hits theaters on August 27, 2010. My only question is… how in the hell does she walk? Daniel Stamm directs The Last Exorcism, … Continue reading

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Win one of three copies of the Kevin Costner thriller The New Daughter on DVD

On May 18th, Anchor Bay Entertainment will release the thriller The New Daughter on DVD and Blu-ray, which features Kevin Costner in a life-and-death struggle to save his family. To celebrate the new release, FilmFetish is giving away three copies … Continue reading

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Win one of five copies of Icons Among Us: Jazz In The Present Tense on DVD

Yesterday, IndiePix released the highly-acclaimed documentary Icons Among Us: Jazz In The Present Tense, which captures the metamorphosis of jazz by showcasing the words, music, and spirit of the artists that are paving the way for an unprecedented musical revolution. … Continue reading

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Win $100,000 prize in Lens on Talent short film contest

Do you have a short film you’d like to share with the world? Here’s your chance. BET is again hosting their Lens on Talent challenge – a Filmmaker’s Challenge hosted by Blair Underwood. Lens on Talent is a short film … Continue reading

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Media That Matters 2010 seeks to inspire global action

After a decade of short films and big issues, Media That Matters continues to inspire and impact people across the globe. The tenth annual festival will feature twelve new films—each under twelve minutes—that will inspire audiences to screen, act, impact. … Continue reading

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Michael Madsen, Christopher Lee and Bai Ling cast in 3D gothic horror Back2Hell

Los Angeles based Fantastic Films International, recently announced the cast for the 3D stereoscopic, live action film Back2Hell, which is part of a multi-picture deal with U.K.-based production outfit House of Fear. Principal photography for Back2Hell recently began with a … Continue reading

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Interactive Sex and the City 2 trailer now online

Motion picture advertising agency Mark Woollen and Associates recently announced the launch of a new company called i-Trailers, to produce content rich, interactive “i-Trailers” using a proprietary, patent-pending platform. The first i-Trailer for Warner Bros. Sex and the City 2, … Continue reading

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Win a trip to San Diego Comic-Con and $20K from Attack of the Show

Tomorrow, May 13th, G4′s Attack of the Show! will be making a major announcement, described as being unlike any before. Tune in as Kevin and Olivia, along with some special surprise guests, will fill viewers in on an incredible contest … Continue reading

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Taxi Driver, Blazing Saddles and Saturday Night Fever headed back to big screen for special screening event

This month the Loew’s Jersey continues to celebrate the historic Theatre’s 80th Anniversary Year, presenting three iconic films of one decade from the 1930s thru the 1980s. This month, the 1960s are in the spotlight, with screenings of Taxi Driver, … Continue reading

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Magnolia Pictures catches ‘Night’

Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to filmmaker Tanya Hamilton’s debut feature Night Catches Us, starring Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker), Kerry Washington (Ray), Jamie Hector (HBO’s The Wire) and Wendell Pierce (HBO’s The Wire and Treme). Night Catches … Continue reading

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Dario Argento, Robert Englund, John Saxon, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd and more cult favorites headline Weekend of Horrors

Creation Entertainment’s Weekend of Horrors returns to Los Angeles on Friday, May 21st through Sunday, May 23rd, with the bucket of terror talent from film and TV. The three-day event will be held at the Marriot Los Angeles Airport, located … Continue reading

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Exhibit celebrates Alice In Wonderland

In celebration of Alice In Wonderland’s Blu-ray and DVD debut on June 1, 2010, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and Disney Consumer Products, are unveiling a first-of-its-kind Alice In Wonderland Exhibition in the FIDM Museum & Galleries at FIDM/Fashion Institute … Continue reading

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Resident Evil: Afterlife joins IMAX slate of big screen releases

IMAX and Sony Pictures today announced that Resident Evil: Afterlife will be released to digital IMAX theatres simultaneously with the film’s wide release on September 10, 2010. Resident Evil: Afterlife was photographed in 3D using the same equipment used to … Continue reading

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X-Men Volume 5 and Iron Man The Complete Animated Series DVD reviews

On Tuesday May 4th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Iron Man: The Complete 1994 Animated Television Series and X-Men: Volume 5 on DVD. Stan Lee presents Marvel’s complete 1994 animated television series, Iron Man, in a 3-disc edition, along … Continue reading

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Zack Snyder’s action epic Sucker Punch to be released in IMAX 3D

IMAX, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that director Zack Snyder’s next big action thriller Sucker Punch 3D will be released to IMAX theatres simultaneously with the film’s domestic release on March 25, 2011. The film is part … Continue reading

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More details emerge on The RZA’s martial arts epic The Man With the Iron Fist

After having played bit parts in a number of films, Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA’s movie career is about to jump to a new level as he’s set to direct and star in a kung-fu epic that he also wrote. Now … Continue reading

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Planet of the Apes prequel Rise of the Apes coming to theaters next year

Fox will release a prequel to Tim Burton’s 2001 remake for Planet of the Apes, titled Rise of the Apes on June 24, 2011. Rupert Wyatt – who directed the gritty cult thriller The Escapist – has been tapped to … Continue reading

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JJ Abrams and Stephen Spielberg team up for Super 8

HeatVisionBlog has posted details on JJ Abrams’ and Stephen Spielberg’s hush-hush collaboration project, tentatively titled Super 8, which they concocted a year ago from discussions of their own early filmmaking experiences. Apparently bits and pieces about the project began bubbling … Continue reading

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Machete trailer gets political featuring Robert De Niro with guns and Steven Seagal with knives

Robert De Niro fucks with the wrong Mexican in Robert Rodriguez’ upcoming feature-length Machete, the grindhouse film based on one of Rodriguez’ fake trailers from the 2007 double feature Grindhouse. It was released on Cinco de Mayo, and takes a … Continue reading

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Iron Man and Iron Man 2 playing together in theaters

See the original Iron Man at 9pm on Thursday, May 6th in select theatres for up to half off the normal ticket price. Then see the premiere of Iron Man 2 immediately following at 12:01am on Friday, May 7th. Each … Continue reading

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Win one of two DVD/poster prize packs from the makers of Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Opening in theaters starting this Friday is Alex Gibney’s documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money. To celebrate the release, FilmFetish is giving away two prize packs, each including a full-size poster signed by Alex Gibney, along with … Continue reading

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