Monthly Archives: October 2010

New teaser trailer for the sci-fi comedy Paul now online

Is this film destined for cult cinema epic-ness or what? I saw Paul previewed last summer at San Diego Comic-Con, just after the now infamous “stabbing” incident in Hall H that occurred when the Resident Evil: Afterlife panel wrapped. The … Continue reading

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Check out Greg Nicotero’s United Monster Talent Agency horror short

Today AMC revealed a short film from special affects maestro Greg Nicotero, co-founder of KNB Studios and the monster maker behind AMC’s upcoming The Walking Dead adaptation. The short if a faux promo shot as a historical newsreel promoting a … Continue reading

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Win one of two copies of the 14-disc DVD Megaset Empires

Relive the triumphs and the tragedies, alongside the heroes and the villains, of the most influential empires in history with the all-new collection, Empires, from History, which premiered recently in a brand new 14-disc DVD Megaset. To celebrate the release, … Continue reading

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Win one of two 14-disc DVD sets of the critically acclaimed legal drama Rumpole of the Bailey

All rise! The critically acclaimed legal drama Rumpole of the Bailey holds court on DVD in a newly-repackaged Megaset, recently released by A&E. To celebrate the new release, FilmFetish is giving away two complete 14-disc DVD sets of the critically … Continue reading

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Magnet is releasing giant Troll Hunters on the world and here’s the first image of them

Mark Cuban’s Magnet Releasing announced today that it has acquired World rights (excluding Europe) to writer/director André Ovredal’s The Troll Hunter, produced by John M. Jacobsen and Sveinung Golimo. Shot in a vérité style, The Troll Hunter is the story … Continue reading

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Win one of three 18-disc Benny Hill box sets from A&E

The undisputed “funniest man on television” is on full-and-riot-inducing display across 58 episodes, 585 classic sketches and 18 dvds in a rare collection for a new generation of fans in Benny Hill: The Complete Megaset: The Thames Years 1969-1989. The … Continue reading

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Comic-Con International to remain in San Diego

I’m not sure when this news broke, but I just noticed it over at the San Diego Comic-Con website, so I thought I’d share for those of you that don’t know yet. Comic-Con International: San Diego (Comic-Con), the largest comics … Continue reading

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Lionsgate hatches viral marketing site and “Fan Appreciation” screenings for Saw 3D

Lionsgate is doing some viral marketing around the upcoming Saw 3D, with the website BobbyDagen.com. The name shouldn’t strike you as anything important yet, but Bobby Dagen is intricately tied into the events that unfold in Saw 3D. Bobby Dagen, … Continue reading

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The Vampire Diaries stars visit fans in Chicago

“The Vampire Diaries Season 2 Cast Tour” of select Hot Topic stores continued this past Saturday, October 16th, in the Chicago metropolitan area, with series stars Steven R. McQueen and Michael Trevino appearing at Hot Topic Westfield Fox Valley Shopping … Continue reading

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Himalaya Film Festival comes to New York

New York City’s The Quad Cinema is running the Himalaya Film Festival from Friday, October 22-28. The festival is a celebration of films featuring the Himalayan region and its people, culture, nature and politics: a virtual opportunity to experience what … Continue reading

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Big Screen releasing thriller Rule of Three on DVD next week

Big Screen Entertainment will be releasing Eric Shapiro’s thriller/horror film Rule of Three on DVD on October 25th. Rule of Three centers on a grieving father searching frantically for his missing daughter (Rhoda Jordan). The film takes place in a … Continue reading

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New Line releases more details on The Hobbit 3D

The two films based on The Hobbit are now greenlit and will begin shooting in February 2011, under the direction of fan favorite Peter Jackson. New Line Cinema chief Toby Emmerich, Warner Bros. president Alan Horn, and MGM CEO Steve … Continue reading

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Beautiful new Black Swan posters released

A new set of posters for Darren Aronofsky’s (The Wrestler) new film Black Swan is now online. Black Swan centers on Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her … Continue reading

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New poster for Gareth Edwards’ Monsters created by comics artist

In anticipation of the theatrical release of Gareth Edwards’ Monsters, Magnolia Pictures worked with comic artist Frazer Irving to create a one of a kind poster for the film. Could hiring comic and fantasy artists to create original movie posters … Continue reading

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Live chat on Fancast with director of Eliot Spitzer doc Client 9

Today, October 14th, Alex Gibney, director of Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, will be available for a live online chat hosted by Fancast. The forum starts at 3:30 pm Eastern / 12:30pm Pacific. CLICK HERE to … Continue reading

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Paranormal Activity 2 being released on IMAX next week

IMAX announced today that Paramount Pictures’ Paranormal Activity 2, the follow-up to the hit supernatural thriller released in 2009, will be released to 161 digital IMAX theatres in domestic and international areas, on October 22nd, simultaneously with the film’s release. … Continue reading

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Win one of three copies of the action thriller The Killing Machine on DVD

Anchor Bay Entertainment will release Dolph Lundgren’s (The Expendables, Universal Soldier, Rocky IV) action thriller The Killing Machine on DVD on October 19th. To celebrate the release of The Killing Machine – a tale about flying too close to danger … Continue reading

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Danny Trejo, Enter the Dragon’s Bolo Yeung, La Femme Nikita’s Peta Wilson, Wesley Snipes, and Michael Dudikoff taking cues from Expendables?

Empire Film Group has confirmed that Machete’s Danny Trejo, Chinese legend Bolo Yeung (Bloodsport, Enter the Dragon) and La Femme Nikita’s Peta Wilson have joined the cast of the action film Havana Heat with Wesley Snipes, Joey Lawrence and Michael … Continue reading

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Highlander director begins shooting 3D shark film

Production began today on Bait, the long-awaited 3D killer sharks film being directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, Resident Evil: Extinction), according to Filmbiz. Bait 3D is the first official co-production between Australia and Singapore. The production was previously announced for … Continue reading

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Steven Moffat to pen U.S.-based Doctor Who two-part season opener

The BBC announced that season six of Doctor Who will open with a spectacular two-part story set in the U.S. and penned by Steven Moffat. In the special two-parter co-produced with BBC America, key scenes will be filmed in Utah … Continue reading

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Details on Bruce Campbell, Green Lantern, Lost Boys, Sherlock Holmes and many more NYCC 2010 panels and screenings

Here’s a detailed list of even more exciting panels, screenings and previews that will be taking place throughout this weekend, during New York Comic-Con 2010. Enjoy the show! Friday, October 8 MASTERPIECE and the BBC present the U.S. Premiere Screening … Continue reading

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Vampire Diaries, M. Night Shyamalan and The Walking Dead bring the pain to NYCC 2010

This Sunday, October 10th, here’s a trio of exciting horror events happening at New York Comic-Con 2010. These events will be held in the IGN Theater, and take place just after the Nikita presentation with Maggie Q. The Vampire Diaries … Continue reading

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Maggie Q, Shane West and Lyndsy Fonseca bring Nikita and ‘Division’ to NYCC 2010

Maggie Q (Live Free or Die Hard, Mission: Impossible III) plays Nikita, the former spy and assassin determined to destroy the secretive and corrupt government agency that trained her, known only as Division. Join Maggie, Shane West (ER), Lyndsy Fonseca … Continue reading

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Stars of V return to TV this November but come to NYCC 2010 first, with star from the original cult series

In the first season of V, the Visitors arrived. In the second, coming season, which hits ABC airwaves in November, three generations of V queens — played by Morena Baccarin (Firefly), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville) and guest star Jane Badler (Diana … Continue reading

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The Thing remake to preview this weekend at New York Comic-Con 2010

Universal Pictures presents the cast and filmmakers from its upcoming prequel thriller The Thing. In the film that serves as a prelude to John Carpenter’s cult sci-fi classic 1982 thriller of the same name, paranoia spreads like an epidemic among a … Continue reading

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Here is a list of all the best film, TV and comic events happening at New York Comic-Con 2010

I’ve just finished posting a list of all the best events, panels, performances and giveaways happening at NYCC 2010. CLICK HERE or on the image below of Saoirse Ronan from the adventure thriller Hanna, to see them all, and stake … Continue reading

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Eric Bana heads to New York Comic-Con 2010 to give fans a preview of his adventure thriller Hanna

New York Comic-Con attendees will get the chance to catch an early glimpse of the Focus Features adventure thriller Hanna this year, along with new footage and a panel featuring stars Eric Bana (Star Trek, Hulk), Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely … Continue reading

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Danny McBride, James Franco and Justin Theroux descend on New York Comic-Con 2010 to preview comedy adventure Your Highness

Join stars Danny McBride, James Franco, Justin Theroux and director David Gordon Green of Universal Pictures’ Your Highness for an exclusive preview of the epic comedy adventure from the director of Pineapple Express. In Your Highness, Danny McBride and James Franco … Continue reading

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DC Universe offering sneak peek at All-Star Superman and Superman/Shazam during NYCC 2010

Be the first to see footage from two high-profile upcoming DC Universe animated productions, including All-Star Superman, the 10th entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original movies, and Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam, the anchoring … Continue reading

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Let the Right One In director to tackle big-budget fantasy adaptation Larklight

Tomas Alfredson, who directed the cult classic Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In, has been tapped to helm the adaptation of Larklight, a period fantasy film for Warner Bros. Eastern Promises screenwriter Steve Knight is currently re-writing the … Continue reading

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