Monthly Archives: December 2010

Sequences in Tron: Legacy have been prepped exclusively for enlarged IMAX format

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Rene Carson

IMAX and Walt Disney Studios announced that the IMAX release of Tron: Legacy features more than 43 minutes of footage specifically designed to take advantage of the premium IMAX Experience. Seven sequences on The Grid expand on the IMAX screen, … Continue reading →

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Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit to be shot using 30 next generation RED digital cameras

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rene Carson

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit film adaptations will be shot in 3D using RED Digital Cinema’s EPIC Digital Cameras, according to Videomaker. The EPIC camera features 5K resolution, can shoot up to 120 frames per second, and has a new HDRx … Continue reading →

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Universal Pictures to expand fan-favorite youtube sci-fi short The Raven with Mark Wahlberg producing

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rene Carson

According to THR, Universal has nabbed rights to Ricardo De Montreuil’s short film The Raven, and Mark Wahlberg is attached to produce the feature-length project alongside partner Steve Levinson. The Raven is being developed as a starring vehicle for the … Continue reading →

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Halle Berry confirms role in upcoming “Matrix-like” sci-fi film adaptation by Wachowskis

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rene Carson

I was researching the article on The Andy and Lana Wachowski’s upcoming projects (HERE), and according to newsinfilm, while fielding questions after a screening of her latest film, Frankie & Alice, Oscar winner Halle Berry confirmed that she will play … Continue reading →

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The Matrix creators reach out to Will Smith for new secret action film project

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Rene Carson

Andy and Lana (formerly Larry) Wachowski – the wunderkinds behind the sci-fi classic The Matrix – are developing a secret project at Warner Bros. called Hood, which is described as a modern, urban take on Robin Hood, according to an … Continue reading →

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Sci-fi thrillers I Am Number Four and Real Steel coming to IMAX

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Rene Carson

Disney, DreamWorks and IMAX announced today that two of DreamWorks’ 2011 sci-fi films – I Am Number Four and Real Steel – will open day-and-date in digital IMAX theatres around the world. Both films are produced by DreamWorks and will … Continue reading →

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Movie poster showcase: 22 Bullets, Dark World 3d, Cars 2, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, No One Killed Jessica, Zombie Roadkill

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Rene Carson

Movie posters included on this page: 22 Bullets movie poster 332 Mumbai To India movie poster A Bout Portant movie poster Adjustment Bureau movie poster Agnosia movie poster All Good Things movie poster Allah Ke Banday movie poster And Everything … Continue reading →

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The Last Beat biopic adds French flavor

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Rene Carson

Writer/director Robert Saitzyk (Godspeed, After the Flood) dives deeply into the torrid world of rock and roll to tell the story of the last days of rock star Jay Douglas in the film The Last Beat. The cast of the … Continue reading →

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The Weinstein Company releases new poster for The King’s Speech

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Rene Carson

The Weinstein Company has revealed a new poster for The King’s Speech, which is currently in limited release. After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie … Continue reading →

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New villain and a set of parents added to Spider-Man reboot film

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Rene Carson

Campbell Scott has joined the cast of Columbia Picture’s Spider-Man origins film with actors Irrfan Khan, Annie Parisse and Julianne Nicholson in various stages of discussion to also enter the movie’s web, according to THR. Spider-Man begins production this month … Continue reading →

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Machine Man brings a common mental disorder into the spotlight

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Rene Carson

Donald Trump. Howie Mandel. Howard Stern. Each of these men is among the most influential public figures of the world. Yet, most wouldn’t imagine that these powerful people all share a common mental disorder. They, along with millions of others … Continue reading →

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Three Stooges film gets second life at Fox but maybe without Sean Penn, Jim Carrey and Benicio del Toro

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Rene Carson

Because MGM in the last legs of its Chapter 11 reorganization, The Three Stooges film project is in the process of finding a new home at Fox, according to THR. According to the report, the deal is in its final … Continue reading →

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Striking new images and concept art from Tron: Legacy released

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Rene Carson

Tron: Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar- … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Man, The Terminator, Johnny Depp, Desi Arnaz and more to be auctioned off by Profiles in History

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rene Carson

Profiles in History will present over 1,300 lots of iconic items from film, television, music and more, at their at their upcoming Winter Hollywood Auction on December 17th and 18th, 2010. Some of the highlights include an original movie poster … Continue reading →

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New images from Sofia Coppola’s new film Somewhere

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rene Carson

Somewhere won the Golden Lion Award for Best Picture at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival. From Academy Award-winning writer/director Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette), Somewhere is a witty, moving, and empathetic look into the … Continue reading →

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More details on Scorpion King 3

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rene Carson

More details have been released on The Scorpion King 3, which I reported on a few weeks ago (HERE). Oddly, at the time I couldn’t find much info on Scorpion King 3, but according to a new report, it is … Continue reading →

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Filmmaker is giving away free tickets to his feature film The Assistants this weekend

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rene Carson

For his new film The Assistants, filmmaker Steve Morris is giving free tickets to any and all assistants and film students during the first week of the film’s theatrical release. Giving away free seats during opening weekend of a movie … Continue reading →

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U.S. poster and teaser trailer for martial arts epic Ip Man 2 now online

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rene Carson

Yahoo has posted a new teaser trailer for the U.S. release of Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster, which stars Sammo Hung and features Donnie Yen as Bruce Lee’s legendary instructor. Here’s the official synopsis for Ip Man 2. … Continue reading →

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Win a Kirsten Dunst-signed movie poster from All Good Things, plus a 3-DVD movie pack

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Rene Carson

Opening in New York this Friday December 3rd, is Magnolia Pictures’ All Good Things starring Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Gosling, directed by Andrew Jarecki (Capturing the Friedmans). To support the release, FilmFetish is giving two readers the chance to win … Continue reading →

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