Monthly Archives: April 2011

IMAX and L.A. Times to host fanboy-friendly advanced screening series kicking off with Thor

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Rene

IMAX announced today that is teaming up with the Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex website, as the presenting sponsor of a fanboy-friendly screening series. Along with collaboration from various film studio partners, IMAX and Hero Complex anticipates multiple screenings throughout … Continue reading →

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Arnold Schwarzenegger eyes return to Terminator franchise

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Rene

Arnold Schwarzenegger has given Hollywood talent agency CAA the nod to discuss a potential new Terminator film with producers, according to EW, but until Schwarzenegger sees a script, he won’t fully commit to it. Director Justin Lin – who helmed … Continue reading →

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Actor from John Carpenter’s The Thing to attend theatrical screening this weekend, with memorabilia in tow

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Rene

There have been two last-minute additions to the Loew’s Jersey’s upcoming screening of John Carpenter’s The Thing, this Saturday, April 30th. To begin with, Thomas G. Waites, who played “Windows,” is expected to be on hand at the Loew’s for … Continue reading →

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Stylish teaser trailer for 3D epic Immortals released online

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media has released the teaser trailer for the 3D epic Immortals, which stars Henry Cavill, Stephen Dorff, Isabel Lucas, Freida Pinto, Luke Evans, Kellan Lutz, John Hurt and Mickey Rourke, on Apple Trailers. Immortals hits theaters on November 11, … Continue reading →

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Multiple clips from neo-noir detective thriller The Big Bang

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Rene

Anchor Bay has released two new clips from the neo-noir detective thriller The Big Bang, which stars Antonio Banderas as a private eye who gets a job to track down a former lover and a stash of diamonds – so … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bad star, Eliza Dushku, Katee Sackhoff and more board Batman: Year One adaptation

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Rene

Bryan Cranston – star of AMC’s hit series Breaking Bad – along with Ben McKenzie, Eliza Dushku and Katee Sackhoff, have been tapped to voice the characters for DC Entertainment and Warner Premiere’s Batman: Year One, the adaptation of the … Continue reading →

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Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest documentary screening at Tribeca Film Fest

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Rene

Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, the Michael Rapaport-directed documentary on the groundbreaking hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, will screen at the Tribeca Film Festival next week. Here’s the Tribeca screening schedule: Wed, … Continue reading →

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Well reviewed Thor to get IMAX 3D release opening day

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Rene

IMAX, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment formally announced today that they will indeed release the epic film Thor in digital IMAX theatres worldwide day-and-date on May 6, 2011. The film, which has been getting rave reviews from critics, is based … Continue reading →

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Fast Five writer gets in the driver’s seat of Fast Six and major production deal at Universal

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

Chris Morgan – writer of the third, fourth and fifth installments of Universal’s Fast and the Furious franchise (Fast Five opens April 29) – has signed a two-year first-look production deal with the studio, according to THR. The deal also … Continue reading →

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Trailer for John Singleton’s new espionage thriller Abduction starring Taylor Lautner

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

John Singleton’s new espionage thriller Abduction centers on a young man played by Taylor Lautner, who sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing person’s website. Abduction also stars Lily Collins, … Continue reading →

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Let Me In director to helm another vampire movie, this one produced by Ridley Scott

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

Matt Reeves – the director behind Let Me In – has been tapped to develop and direct Fox 2000’s The Passage, an adaptation of a novel by Justin Cronin, that has Ridley Scott attached to produce, according to THR. The … Continue reading →

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Apple reveals user-friendly Final Cut Pro X at NAB and drops price point

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

Looks like I’ll have a brand new version of Final Cut Pro to cut my documentary on this summer. Apple isn’t exhibiting at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference in Las Vegas this year, but the company did stop … Continue reading →

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The Transporter in talks to join Taylor Hackford thriller Parker

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

Jason Statham is in talks to star in the Taylor Hackford thriller Parker, according to Variety. Hackford will produce the project with Steven Chasman, Les Alexander, Sidney Kimmel and Jonathan Mitchell, working from a John J. McLaughlin (Black Swan) script. … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jane joining Sylvester Stallone in Walter Hill’s action thriller Headshot

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

Thomas Jane – who recently helped ArrowInTheHead celebrate their 100th podcast show – announced to the show’s hosts that he’s teaming up with Sylvester Stallone for Walter Hill’s Headshot. According to Jane, “the script is fantastic” – although Hill is … Continue reading →

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James Bond 23 joins Total Recall remake, Men in Black 3, Amazing Spider-Man, and 21 Jump Street on Sony’s 2012 film slate

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rene

Sony Pictures and MGM will co-finance and distribute Bond 23, and have also agreed to partner on the next film in the James Bond franchise, according to THR. According to the report, the tentatively titled Bond 23 is set to … Continue reading →

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New vintage posters released for Cars 2

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Rene

Disney – Pixar has released two new vintage-style movie posters for the sequel to Cars, which hits theaters on June 24, 2011. In Cars 2, racing star Lightning McQueen teams up with his best friend Mater for an international adventure … Continue reading →

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New images released from Fright Night revamp

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Rene

New images have been released for the revamp of the cult classic 1985 horror comedy Fright Night. Craig Gillespie, who directed Mr. Woodcock and Lars and the Real Girl, takes the helm of the new Fright Night, which stars Anton … Continue reading →

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First image released from Shark Night 3D

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media has released the first image from Shark Night 3D, which is directed by Snakes on a Plane’s David R. Ellis. The horror features Sara Paxton (Superhero Movie, Last House on the Left), Dustin Milligan (90210, Slither), Chris Carmack … Continue reading →

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Lionsgate catches eco-horror The Bay

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Rene

Lionsgate today announced that it has acquired U.S. rights to Barry Levinson’s found footage eco-horror film The Bay from Alliance Films. From the producers of the Paranormal Activity franchise, the film is the next installment in their series following Insidious, … Continue reading →

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Content Film grabs rights to carjack thriller 96 Minutes

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Rene

Content has acquired international rights to SXSW’s critically acclaimed 96 Minutes. Inspired by true events, the intense drama is written and directed by Aimee Lagos, winner of many awards including a BAFTA Award for Excellence for her short film Underground. … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes exclusive trailer premieres tomorrow

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rene

The Rise of the Planet of the Apes fan page at MyFantasyArt.com just posted the following update about the first trailer for the movie: Empire Magazine editor just announced during the special live stream event that the first trailer for … Continue reading →

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LLeju picks up U.S. rights to The Chameleon

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rene

LLeju Productions head William O. Perkins announced that the company will release the film The Chameleon, from French director Jean-Paul Salomé (Les femmes de l’ombre, Arsène Lupin) in select theaters on June 10, 2011. The Chameleon will also be made … Continue reading →

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Fox and WETA Digital about to give first look at Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rene

20th Century Fox is about to give fans a first look at Rise of the Planet of the Apes today at 2:30PM PDT. Join Academy Award-winning visual effects house, WETA Digital for a behind-the-scenes look at the rendering and creation … Continue reading →

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Michael Mann and Paul Haggis teaming up for modern day treasure hunt thriller

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rene

Michael Mann is teaming up with Paul Haggis for a contemporary thriller called Gold, according to THR. The film is described as being in the vein of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, and is set around a ruthless search … Continue reading →

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Cult sci-fi classics Carpenter’s Thing and Wachowski’s Matrix on big screen for one night

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rene

The Matrix was the last film that I went to see multiple times in theaters with no other reason than how badass it was. I’ve done it since, but only for social reasons, such as hanging out with friends. Someone … Continue reading →

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Poster and prequel shorts released for phantasmagoric vampire thriller Stake Land

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Rene

IFC Midnight and Dark Sky Films has released the official movie poster for their upcoming vampire film Stake Land, which hits theaters on April 22, 2011. In addition, the first Stake Land Character Prequels have been released exclusively on Apple … Continue reading →

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First images of Will Smith and Josh Brolin from Men in Black 3

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Rene

Slashfilm has posted some images online showing Agents J (Will Smith) and a young agent K (played by Josh Brolin) from Men in Black 3. In Men in Black 3, much of the story takes place in the past as … Continue reading →

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USA releases animated retro posters for Burn Notice Sam Axe movie premiere this weekend

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Rene

USA Network has released a series of retro-style animated posters for Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, which premieres this Sunday, April 17th, at 9 PM Eastern (8PM Central Time). Jeffrey Donovan, who plays everyone’s favorite burned spy Michael … Continue reading →

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New images from Tsui Hark’s Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Rene

Indomina has released new images from Tsui Hark’s new period action thriller Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, which will be screening at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Detective Dee stars Andy Lau, Carina Lau and Bingbing … Continue reading →

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Exclusive sneak peek at Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Rene

This Wednesday, April 13th, at 2:30 PM Pacific Time, be the first to see footage from 20th Century Fox’s upcoming Rise of the Planet of the Apes, including a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the apes. WETA Digital, the … Continue reading →

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