Monthly Archives: November 2011

Fantasia International Film Fest launches genre filmmaking support program

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rene

The Fantasia International Film Festival is taking things up a notch for its 16th edition in 2012, embarking on a new venture that will contribute to the future of cutting-edge genre filmmaking: Frontières, the Fantasia International Co-Production Market. Frontières will … Continue reading →

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West Side Story 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray review

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rene

West Side Story has just been re-released for its 50th Anniversary with an absolutely stunning collector’s Blu-ray Edition. This first-rate movie sets the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950’s New York City, … Continue reading →

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Images from L.A. Comikaze

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Contributor

The Comikaze pop culture convention at the LA Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles was altogether a surprise hit even though it was the inaugural year. Typically first year shows have a hard time drawing crowds but in this case … Continue reading →

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Trailer for raw-fist fighting documentary Knuckle

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rene

Meet James Quinn McDonagh and Paddy “The Lurcher” Joyce. Related by blood and separated by a feud that dates back generations. As the heads of rival families, they train to represent their feuding travelling clans, in their long-standing history of … Continue reading →

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Win free copies of the Maria Bello action thriller Carjacked

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Rene

Two-time Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello of NBC’s new cop drama Prime Suspect, stars with Immortals’ Stephen Dorff in the action thriller Carjacked, which will be available on Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow, November 22nd, from Anchor Bay Films. To celebrate … Continue reading →

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MGM Limited Edition DVD Collection October releases review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Rene

For the month of October, Fox’s “manufacturing on demand” program celebrates, among other things, how martial arts films first landed into the American mainstream, beginning in the 1960′s. Throughout the 60′s, a series of American-made films and television shows were … Continue reading →

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Studio Madhouse and Anchor Bay unveil U.S. trailer for Redline anime

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rene

In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Anchor Bay’s Manga label is set to release the highly anticipated animated film Redline, which will have a limited theatrical run in Los Angeles starting December 2nd and then in New York City, beginning … Continue reading →

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Indie martial arts thriller Dragon Eyes to preview during UFC

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rene

Pandorum’s Cung Le, who’s also an undefeated and accomplished kickboxer, will be making his UFC debut this Saturday, November 19th, during UFC 139. Le will be fighting against Wanderlei Silva in his own hometown of San Jose, California. Cung Le … Continue reading →

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Blue Velvet 25th Anniversary Blu-ray review

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rene

David Lynch’s masterpiece modern day film noir Blue Velvet debuted on Blu-ray November 8th, brining with it 50 minutes of never-before-seen rediscovered footage that was thought to be lost forever. With Blue Velvet, Lynch skillfully removed the glossy veneer of … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games trailer reveals a glimpse of Lenny Kravitz’ role

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Rene

Lionsgate has released the first full trailer for the Gary Ross-directed fantasy epic The Hunger Games. In it, you get a glimpse of Lenny Kravitz’ role of Cinna, main character Katniss Everdeen’s (Jennifer Lawrence) stylist in the film. The Hunger … Continue reading →

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Trek Nation comes to Science

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Rene

Science celebrates the 45th anniversary of one of the greatest television franchises of all time, Star Trek, with the world-premiere two-hour event, Trek Nation. This tribute follows Gene Roddenberry’s son, Rod, as he explores the impact of his father’s singular … Continue reading →

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Images and movie posters from Martin Scorsese’s Hugo

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Rene

Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese has brought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. This holiday season the legendary storyteller invites you to join him on a thrilling journey … Continue reading →

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Image and poster gallery from Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Rene

During his lifetime, J. Edgar Hoover would rise to be the most powerful man in America. As head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for nearly 50 years, he would stop at nothing to protect his country. Through eight presidents … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of the never-before-released on DVD cult classic TV series It Takes a Thief

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Rene

Next week Entertainment One cracks open the cult classic television vault to release the never-before-available iconic 1960′s spy series It Takes a Thief, which starred Golden Globe winner Robert Wagner. To celebrate the release of It Takes a Thief, the … Continue reading →

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Visually stunning Snow White and the Hunts­man trailer

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Rene

In the epic ac­tion-​ad­ven­ture Snow White and the Hunts­man, Twi­light’s Kris­ten Stew­art plays the on­ly per­son fair­er than the evil queen (played by Os­car-win­ner Char­l­ize Theron), therefore placing a target on her back. But what the wicked ruler nev­er imag­ined … Continue reading →

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Alfred Hitchcock and Batman invade the Loews

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Rene

This Saturday, November 12th, the Loew’s Jersey will have a special screening of the 1966 Batman movie, presented by NJ Comic Expo as part of their Holy Batvention weekend in Teaneck, New Jersey. The live event begins at 7 PM, … Continue reading →

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Fox Searchlight signs first look deal with Martha Marcy May Marlene filmmakers

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Rene

Fox Searchlight’s Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced that Borderline Films, the creative team behind the critically acclaimed psychological thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene, and Fox Searchlight Pictures have signed a two-year, first-look deal. Borderline Films is the partnership of … Continue reading →

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Two new Cabin Fever sequels heading to production

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Rene

Recently The Indomina Group’s CEO Jasbinder Singh Mann announced that the growing fanboy film producer and distributor is resurrecting the cult favorite Cabin Fever franchise and will produce and distribute at least two new feature films. The Indomina Group has … Continue reading →

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E One nabs rights to post-apocalyptic war action thriller The Day

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Rene

Content Film has announced that Entertainment One has nabbed rights in certain countries to the post-apocalyptic war action thriller The Day, directed by Doug Aarniokoski, written by Luke Passmore and produced by Guy A. Danella (The Fourth Kind). The film … Continue reading →

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Images from old school action thriller Sinners and Saints

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Rene

Remember those hardcore, old school, action movies, when it was all about blowing shit up on camera, without CGI? When fights actually looked real? When actual stuntmen did actual stunts? Well apparently Anchor Bay remembers those days fondly with the … Continue reading →

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