Monthly Archives: July 2010

Warner Bros. nabs film adaptation rights to post-war Japanese crime novel

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Rene

Warner Bros. has nabbed film rights to author David Peace’s Japanese crime thriller, Occupied City, according to RiskyBusiness. Occupied City depicts the shifting perspectives of people involved in the post-war case of Hirasawa Sadamichi who, in 1948, was accused of … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Network bringing Batman, Star Wars, MAD Magazine, Mongo Wrestling and free ice cream to Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Rene

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim have announced a series of panels, fan events and signings that will take place during San Diego Comic-Con International 2010. Check out the list below, which features, among other activities, a Star Wars: The Clone … Continue reading →

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Guillermo del Toro brings cult horror remake Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark to Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Rene

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark producer and co-writer Guillermo del Toro and director Troy Nixey will present a first look at their new horror film Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, a hair-raising, spine-chilling tale of horror about a … Continue reading →

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Dexter and David Duchovny attending San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Rene

Showtime has announced its panel line-up for San Diego Comic-Con 2010 which will feature stars from some of the network’s biggest original series. This year’s panels will include the Emmy-nominated series Dexter, as well as a special SHOWTIME Anti-Hero panel … Continue reading →

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Jim Lee, Mark Hamill, Marv Wolfman and DC Universe Online invade Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Rene

On Saturday, July 24th at 3:30 PM in Room 5AB, a superstar panel consisting of Jim Lee, Mark Hamill, Marv Wolfman and members of the DC Universe Online development team will reveal the MMO’s backstory and premiere the intro cinematic … Continue reading →

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Atom.com bringing bloody houses and legends to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Rene

Atom.com returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2010 with a new booth, an arsenal of free swag and two premiere screenings and panels for upcoming Web series. Things get started on Saturday, July 24th, with screening and panel of Legend of … Continue reading →

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Meet composer Hans Zimmer and attend his concert & first official screening of sci-fi thriller Inception this week

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Rene

Warner Brothers has announced that Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and heralded guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse, The Cribs) will perform a special concert backed by a 20-piece orchestra this Tuesday, July 13th. Immediately following the film’s Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Burt Ward joins Adam West and “Catwoman” Julie Newmar at Chicago Comic Con

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

It will be like a trip to the Batcave for Batman fans as Burt Ward, who played Robin in the original television series, joins Adam West (Batman) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) for his first appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic … Continue reading →

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Stan Lee making personal appearance at 2010 Comic-Con International

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee will be a special guest at VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump panel on Saturday, July 24th, from 10:30-11:30AM in Room 9. Stan Lee will also appear at the VIZ Media booth (#2813) on the main … Continue reading →

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New shots from The Expendables plus Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews to invade San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

Thursday, July 22nd, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews will participate in a panel to discuss The Expendables inside of Hall H at 4:45-5:45pm. Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin and Terry Crews will also … Continue reading →

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Exclusive new clip from espionage thriller Salt

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

Moviefone has posted an exclusive clip from Angelina Jolie’s new espionage thriller Salt, which hits theaters on July 23, 2010. Check out the new clip from the Phillip Noyce film below.

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Movie-Con returns to Blighty

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

BFI presents Movie-Con III from Friday August 13th through Sunday August 15th at the BFI Southbank in London. Empire Magazine has announced that, due to high demand, Movie-Con III Weekend Passes have now sold out. However, you still have a … Continue reading →

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James Cameron’s Avatar confirmed to be re-released in IMAX 3D with brand new footage

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

IMAX and 20th Century Fox announced today that James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar will be re-released in IMAX 3D on August 27, 2010 for a limited two-week engagement. The re-release of Avatar will include eight minutes of additional, never before … Continue reading →

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Stargate Universe stars Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na and more to attend Comic-Con 2010 panel session

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

Stargate Universe (SGU) stars Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na, David Blue and Louis Ferreira will participate in a panel moderated by series Co-Creator Robert Cooper on Friday, July 23rd at 10:30am in Ballroom 20. From the release I read, there may be … Continue reading →

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Frank Darabont bringing zombies plus free limited-edition Drew Struzan “The Walking Dead” posters to Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

The stars and producers of AMC’s highly-anticipated series The Walking Dead, based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, will descend on Comic Con 2010 for a panel event and exclusive sneak preview of … Continue reading →

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Cult Cinema Icons Roger Corman, Piranha & Gremlins director Joe Dante, and actor Sig Haig landing at San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

The Shout Factory will be putting the “cult” back in cult cinema, as they bring iconic figures from the era of grindhouse theaters and Saturday morning cartoons to San Diego Comic-Con. At 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23rd, meet legendary … Continue reading →

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Last Exorcism to screen during Comic-Con 2010, disturbing new photos, plus producer Eli Roth signing during the Con

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

The Last Exorcism producer and cult filmmaker Eli Roth will participate in a signing during San Diego Comic-Con 2010 at the Lionsgate booth (#3729) from 3-4pm on Saturday, July 24th. The Last Exorcism will also screen on Saturday at 7pm … Continue reading →

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Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis and Nicolas Cage confirmed for Comic-Con 2010 but no Twilight this year

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

Sorry Twi-hards, Summit Entertainment has confirmed to Cinematical that there will be no Twilight panel for San Diego Comic-Con 2010, which is good news for journalists and fans who’ve had to deal with a circus atmosphere the past two years. … Continue reading →

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Exclusive footage from Saw VII 3-D: The Traps Come Alive to premiere at Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

The evening of Friday, July 23rd, the cast and filmmakers from Saw VII 3-D: The Traps Come Alive, will present exclusive footage from the film and talk with fans during a Q&A session. Details have not been confirmed on the … Continue reading →

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New images from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rene

Walt Disney Pictures has released a new batch of images from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice centers on a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of … Continue reading →

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New Tron: Legacy photos hit the net as Disney sets San Diego Comic-Con panel time

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Rene

Disney has released additional images previewing its upcoming sci-fi adventure sequel Tron: Legacy, a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s being described as unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Returning for an unprecedented third year … Continue reading →

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Film Society to celebrate work of Clint Eastwood with screenings and Skype audience interview

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Rene
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Pantheon bringing noted pop culture author and designer Chip Kidd to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Rene

Graphic novel publisher Pantheon Books has confirmed their guest authors for Comic Con 2010. Eisner Award winner Chip Kidd – author of Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross and Bat Manga! … Continue reading →

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Two Mad Max films to be shot back-to-back

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

Twitch reports that director George Miller is planning to shoot two Mad Max movies back-to-back, the first taking the long-rumored title Mad Max: Fury Road and a sequel to be called Mad Max: Furiosa. Tom Hardy (Bronson) recently spoke of … Continue reading →

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Robert Rodriguez talks Predators sequel, Sin City 2 and Mad Man comic adaptation

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

MovieWeb recently spoke with Robert Rodriguez about a possible sequel (or prequel) to this Friday’s Predators, Sin City 2, as well as an adaptation of Mike Allred’s Mad Man comic book. “There are so many great ideas,” Rodriguez said about … Continue reading →

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First action shots from Conan the Barbarian remake

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

WorstPreviews and FilmJunk have posted the first action shots of Jason Momoa in the upcoming Conan the Barbarian remake, which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2011. The tale centers on Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Cimmerian and his adventures … Continue reading →

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Poster premiere for vampire remake Let Me In arrives just after trailer

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

Empire has posted the promotional one sheet for Cloverfield director Matt Reeves’ remake of cult classic Let the Right One In – Let Me In – just days after the first trailer for the remake surfaced online, which you can … Continue reading →

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Supernatural anime Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan to stream free online after Japanese episode premieres

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

VIZ Media has announced the launch of a brand new anime series – Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan – will stream on the company’s anime website. The first subtitled episode of the new fantasy action-adventure series about a junior … Continue reading →

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Salute to Supernatural Convention comes to New York area

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

The Salute to Supernatural Convention Comes to New York Area from July 9 to 11, 2010. Fans will come together to celebrate the cult TV series Supernatural when Creation Entertainment brings an unforgettable weekend called The Salute to Supernatural Convention … Continue reading →

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New images from Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antal’s sci-fi thriller Predators

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rene

Fox has released some exciting new looks at the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators, which hits theaters this Friday, July 9th. Robert Rodriguez presents a bold new chapter in the Predator universe, Predators, shot on location under Rodriguez’s creative auspices at the … Continue reading →

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