John Carpenter and Nicolas Cage get Scared Straight
What I remember most about the Scared Straight documentary was that, for the first time on television (and this was before cable), I heard the word fuck on the air. It wasn’t until later that I realized the true value of the doc, and it’s positive effects on youth at the time. It was filmed ….
TV going back to the Streets of San Francisco
CBS is producing a contemporary remake of the classic 1970s cop drama The Streets of San Francisco, featuring two cops of different generations working together. The new show will be produced and co-written by Sheldon Turner, who wrote the script for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, and The Longest Yard remake. Michael Douglas and ….
Guillermo del Toro to produce Dark remake
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Guillermo del Toro is adding another project to his busy schedule. According to the paper, the creative director will write and produce a remake of the 1973 ABC telefilm Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. Miramax has hired comic book artist and writer Troy Nixey to make his feature debut ….
The Ultimate Matrix Collection debuts on Blu-ray hi-def in October
The Ultimate Matrix Collection brings the motion pictures that fans have most requested in high definition to Blu-ray for the first time on October 14 from Warner Home Video and Village Roadshow. This seven-disc collection contains the complete Matrix Trilogy in high definition video and lossless high definition 5.1 audio (Dolby TrueHD), each with hours ….
Moving Pictures Magazine 2008 Film Contest
The Moving Pictures Magazine 2008 Film Contest hopes to forge relationships with talented new filmmakers, provide them with contacts and a platform to show their work. Best in Show awards will be presented to shorts and features in narrative, animation, and documentary categories. Certain winners will also receive Movie Plan film investment software, while all ….