Aug 27
No Known Survivors
EA has premiered noknownsurvivors.com, an evocative, experiential site that allows visitors to explore the narrative world of the new survival horror game, Dead Space. Over nine weeks, the site employs interactive components, 3D animations, voice acting, original video, and Papervision 3D technology to tell two tragic four chapter stories. The First, Misplaced Affection, is……. »
written by ReneCarson
\\ tags: gaming, horror, internet, streaming
Aug 20
Leonardo DiCaprio in Body of Lies
Genre: Espionage Thriller
Release date: October 10
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Ridley Scott
Writers: Screenplay by William Monahan
Based on the novel by David Ignatius
Producers: Ridley Scott, Donald De Line
Executive Producers: Michael Costigan, Charles J.D. Schlissel
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Oscar Isaac, Simon McBurney
Synopsis
Based on Washington Post columnist David Ignatius’ 2007 novel about a CIA operative, Roger Ferris……. »
written by ReneCarson
\\ tags: Golshifteh Farahani, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Simon McBurney
Aug 19
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in Fast and Furious
ComingSoon.net reported yesterday that Vin Diesel will helm a 20-minute prequel to his upcoming Fast and Furious sequel.
Not much is known about the short, except that Diesel will star alongside Michelle Rodriguez and Sung Kang, both actors from earlier installments of the street racing film series.
In the……. »
written by ReneCarson
\\ tags: action thriller, adventure films, Charlotte Rampling, Gerard Depardieu, Lambert Wilson, Mark Strong, Mathieu Kassovitz, Melanie Thierry, Michelle Yeoh, Radek Bruna, sci-fi films, Vin Diesel
Aug 19
Viggo Mortensen in Appaloosa
Genre: Western
Release Date
September 19 (in New York, L.A. and Toronto)
October 3 (nationwide)
Studio: New Line Cinema
Director: Ed Harris
Writers: Screenplay by Robert Knott & Ed Harris
Based on the novel by Robert B. Parker
Producers: Ed Harris, Robert Knott, Ginger Sledge
Executive Producers: Michael London, Cotty Chubb, Toby Emmerich, Sam Brown
Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, Renee Zellweger, Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall, Lance……. »
written by ReneCarson
\\ tags: action films, Ed Harris, gunplay, Jeremy Irons, Lance Henriksen, Renee Zellweger, Timothy Spall, Viggo Mortensen, western films
Aug 19
Gary Weeks in Deadland
Deadland follows a man forced to cross dangerous terrain and newly instituted martial-law, in order to save his missing wife, after a World War III nuclear strike on the U.S., that has set the nation back 200 years.
The indie post-nuke thriller stars Gary Weeks, Brian Tee, William Katt, Harrison Page and Chad……. »
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\\ tags: action films, adventure films, Brian Tee, Chad Mathews, Damon O'Steen, Gary Weeks, Harrison Page, war films, William Katt
Aug 19
As gasoline, food and health care costs continue to rise, Americans are looking for solutions to the ever-growing financial challenges being faced today and in the future. I.O.U.S.A.: Live with Warren Buffett, Pete Peterson & Dave Walker addresses these challenges while offering solutions in a one-night-only, exclusive in-theatre event this Thursday, August 21st. Theatres across……. »
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\\ tags: Bill Novelli, Dave Walker, documentary films, Pete Peterson, Warren Buffett, William Niskanen
Aug 19
Josh Zuckerman in Sex Drive
I watched a screening of Sex Drive a few nights ago and it was pretty scary how much I could relate to the central character Ian (played by Josh Zuckerman), who’s on a mission to meet the internet eye candy of his dreams, Ms. Tasty (Katrina Bowden). No matter where you’re……. »
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\\ tags: Amanda Crew, Bruce Willis, Clark Duke, Jonathan Mostow, Katrina Bowden, Michael Cudlitz, Rosamund Pike, Sean Anders, Susie Abromeit, teen comedy, Ving Rhames
Aug 19
Variety has joined forces with 411 Publishing, to launch a new national online production directory at Variety411.com.
Variety411.com provides a valuable resource for finding film crew, equipment, and location services in all 50 states. The new site also allows production companies to take advantage of ever-increasing tax and rebate incentives offered by states seeking to bring……. »
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\\ tags: crew, database, production directory
Aug 19
Scene from Takashi Miike film Sukiyaki Western Django
Japanese gangster auteur Takashi Miike, best known for Asian cult classics such as Audition, Ichi: the Killer and Children of Lost Souls, brings a fresh new look to the spaghetti Western genre with Sukiyaki Western Django.
I’ve posted some brand new stills from the flick, which includes a cameo……. »
written by ReneCarson
\\ tags: Asian film, gunplay, Quentin Tarantino, Takashi Miike, western films
Aug 15
Stephen Moyer in True Blood
True Blood, the new vampire series from Alan Ball (creator of Six Feet Under), will debut its first season on September 7, 2008 at 9 PM, on HBO. The premiere season will consist of a total of 12 episodes.
In the new show, vampires no longer need human blood because of the……. »
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\\ tags: Anna Paquin, horror, Stephen Moyer, television