Monthly Archives: June 2011

More Disney rides getting film adaptation treatments with Jon Favreau, Guillermo del Toro and David Fincher at helms

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rene

Taking cues from the successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Disney is developing an adventure film inspired by the Matterhorn ride and has tapped Jason Dean Hall (Spread, as well as the upcoming Robin Hood 2058 and sci-fi actioner Blacklight) … Continue reading →

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Spy thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy U.K. trailer now online

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rene

U.K.’s The Guardian website first released this international teaser trailer for a new film adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, director Tomas Alfredson’s (Let the Right One In) adaptation of the John le Carre bestseller, which opens in the U.K. … Continue reading →

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Paramount releases images and a bangin’ trailer for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Rene

Paramount Pictures will release Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in conventional and IMAX theaters on December 16, 2011. To make us even more impatient, they’ve put together a slam-bang trailer which is probably be attached to Transformers: Dark of the … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of Patricia Cornwell’s explosive sequel The Front on DVD

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Rene

A&E Home Entertainment released the Lifetime Network adaptation of Patricia Cornwell’s The Front, starring Daniel Sunjata and Andie MacDowell, on June 28th, 2011. To celebrate the DVD release of Patricia Cornwell’s The Front, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of Patricia Cornwell’s At Risk

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Rene

A&E Home Entertainment released the Lifetime Network adaptation of Patricia Cornwell’s At Risk, starring Daniel Sunjata and Andie MacDowell, on June 28th, 2011. To celebrate the DVD release of At Risk, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of the DVD … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Grove puts Hostel and Wolf Creek to shame

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Rene

The controversial horror film Devil’s Grove – also the first in the “New York City Horror Film Festival Presents” label – hit DVD on June 7th. Devil’s Grove certainly lives up to it’s pedigree as one of the most brutal … Continue reading →

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The 10th Annual New York Asian Film Festival arrives this weekend

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Rene

The 10th Annual New York Asian Film Festival is upon us. This year’s event runs from July 1-14, 2011 and takes place at The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre and the Japan Society. Find out more info … Continue reading →

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Full trailer for 3D epic Immortals now online

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media has released the full trailer for their 3D epic Immortals, directed by Tarsem Singh. This epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny will be unleashed on November 11, 2011, when Immortals hits theaters nationwide. Immortals stars Henry Cavill, … Continue reading →

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Details and images from the Jurassic Park trilogy special edition

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Rene

Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III is set to debut as a trilogy set on Blu-ray on October 25th, 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s award-winning cinematic franchise, based on the … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Dark Of The Moon IMAX edition opening one day early

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Rene

IMAX and Paramount Pictures announced today that Transformers: Dark of the Moon will be released in IMAX 3D format as an early engagement starting Tuesday, June 28th, on 146 domestic IMAX screens. The film will also open on at least … Continue reading →

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First image revealed of John Cusack as Edgar Allen Poe in The Raven

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media has released the first image of John Cusack as the tormented Edgar Allen Poe in The Raven, which opens in theaters on March 9, 2012. In the gritty thriller The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe (John Cusack from Being … Continue reading →

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New trailer and images from Killer Elite remake

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Rene

Open Road Films has released new images and an action-packed trailer for the Gary McKendry-directed Killer Elite remake, which hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Based on a true story, Killer Elite races across the globe from Australia to Paris, London and … Continue reading →

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Zombie epic Rammbock: Berlin Undead comes home

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Rene

Rammbock: Berlin Undead follows its successful theatrical run with a nationwide DVD and VOD release on June 28, 2011. Called “a story of love set against a zombie apocalypse,” this is one “romance” flick that the guys in the relationship … Continue reading →

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Watchmen and Ninja Scroll writer to pen new big-budget Crow movie

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media president Tucker Tooley, and Edward R. Pressman, producer behind the cult classic The Crow franchise, announced today they have attached Watchmen scripter Alex Tse to write their reinvention of The Crow, the 1994 critically acclaimed sensation based on … Continue reading →

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Anchor Bay releases trailer and poster for Michael Biehn horror thriller Bereavement

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Rene

I saw Michael Biehn this past weekend at Wizard World Philadelphia and he was promoting his directorial debut , which also happens to be a violent horror film. So it seems the actor/director is taking his career into somewhat new … Continue reading →

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American Film Market launching filmmaking conference series for 2011 event

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Rene

The American Film Market (AFM) today announced that it will launch a five-day conference program at the 2011 Market set for November 2-9 in Santa Monica. The inaugural AFM Conference Series will cover five topics spanning from treatment to screen. … Continue reading →

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More new character posters for 3D fantasy epic Immortals

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media has released additional character posters for the upcoming 3D epic Immortals, which debuted exclusively at WonderCon. On November 11, 2011, the legends of the Greek Gods will come to life like never before when this film hits theaters. … Continue reading →

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New images released from Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rene

Paramount Pictures has released a batch of new images for Transformers: Dark of the Moon which hits theaters on June 29, 2011. Michael Bay returns to the helm of the film, which stars Shia LaBeouf, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese … Continue reading →

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New images from John Carpenter’s first movie project in ten years

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rene

Arc Entertainment has released new images and a poster for The Ward, John Carpenter’s first feature film project in more than ten years. John Carpenter’s The Ward, a psychological thriller about a young woman locked in a mysterious mental institution … Continue reading →

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Free screening of Night Catches Us to open Newark Black Film Festival

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rene

The Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF), which is celebrating its 37th Anniversary, opens in Newark on Wednesday, June 29th, with a six-week run ending on August 3rd, 2011. Youth Cinema will be held on Mondays at the Newark Public Library … Continue reading →

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Director’s Cut of cult horror classic Mother’s Day free screening theatrically this week

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Rene

Troma Head Honcho and Toxic Avenger Creator Lloyd Kaufman will be presenting the rare Director’s Cut of Charles Kaufman’s cult horror classic Mother’s Day this Wednesday, June 22nd, at the Rerun Theater in Brooklyn, New York. Mother’s Day is Hostel … Continue reading →

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Reviews of MGM On-Demand titles Queen of Blood, The Ambulance, The Caller, Cohen & Tate, Cop Hater and Daughters of Satan

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Rene

Queen of Blood When an alien ship crash-lands on Mars, a rescue ship is dispatched to search for survivors. Instead they find an alien vampire who begins killing the crew ‘Dracula’ style. Queen of Blood, which originally opened in 1966 … Continue reading →

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Red band trailer for the shocking film Last Circus

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Rene

Magnolia has released the red band trailer for the unique and shocking period film The Last Circus. Here’s the synopsis for the movie: 1937, Spain is in the midst of the brutal Spanish Civil War. A “Happy” circus clown is … Continue reading →

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Win a copy of the Die Hard Blu-Ray Collection from Fox

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Rene

The Fox Movie Channel has sponsored three exciting sweepstakes opportunities over the past few weeks, and today they’re continuing the trend with the Die Hard Blu-Ray Collection Twitter Sweepstakes featuring all four action packed movies. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER … Continue reading →

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Indie feature Finding Joy begins shooting next week

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Rene

Principal photography starts next week in South Florida on the independent feature Finding Joy, starring Josh Cooke, Liane Balaban, Barry Bostwick and Lainie Kazan. Carlo De Rosa is making his feature film directorial debut with Finding Joy, a comedy written … Continue reading →

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Relativity to release the Steven Soderbergh action-thriller Haywire

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Rene

Relativity Media announced that it has nabbed the North American rights to release the action-thriller Haywire, directed by Oscar-winner Steven Soderbergh (Traffic), and will release it on January 20, 2012. Mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Gina Carano (American Gladiators) makes … Continue reading →

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Untitled comedy action-adventure take on Snow White legend to begin filming

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Rene

Shooting on Relativity Media’s comedy action-adventure Untitled Snow White will begin on Monday, June 20, 2011, under the stylish direction of Tarsem Singh (Immortals, The Cell). In Relativity’s Untitled Snow White starring Oscar-winner Julia Roberts and Lily Collins (The Blind … Continue reading →

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Deadliest Warrior Season 3 features first female warrior and fantasy matchup in series history

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Rene
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Fox’s Fuel TV to air Late Night Classic Kung Fu movie series

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Rene

FUEL TV, Fox Sports Media Group’s dynamic entertainment and sports network for young males, announced the Late Night Kung Fu series today, a weekly two-hour film series devoted to iconic, English-dubbed Kung Fu films. Hosted by television personality Kelly Choi, … Continue reading →

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Michael Jai White and director Ben Ramsey to appear at Blood & Bone museum screening

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Rene

Blood and Bone was the 2009 directorial debut of Ben Ramsey, an African-American screenwriter and martial artist, and stars Michael Jai White, karate champion and movie star. The all-star martial arts ensemble features White as Isaiah Bone, a drifter and … Continue reading →

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