Trailer for the Fox Searchlight Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious
The first trailer for Fox Searchlight’s Biggies Smalls biopic Notorious is now online. The film traces the life and death story of Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Christopher Wallace), who came out of Brooklyn to take the world of rap music by storm. George Tillman Jr. directed Notorious, which also features Angela Bassett as Biggie’s mother Voletta, ….
Bedtime Stories trailer
Below is the trailer for Adam Sandler’s new comedy Bedtime Stories. The Adam Shankman film is due in theaters Christmas 2008.
Win free apparel from Lionsgates’ The Lucky Ones
That’s right – another great contest for you folks. I’ll bring as much swag as possible to you. This one is in conjunction with the release of Roadside Attractions’ The Lucky Ones this Friday, September 26th. The studio is offering an apparel giveaway to celebrate the film’s opening in theaters. We have 3 hats and ….
Film L.A. to begin offering film permits online
On September 29, 2008, S.A.G.-affiliated Los Angeles-based nonprofit Film L.A., will introduce a state-of-the-art Online Permit System (OPS), which will revolutionize how permits to film on-location are applied for, coordinated and delivered. Permit seekers will be able to apply online for film permits, as well as: create and save templates for future applications; receive instant ….
Wanted director to chase Moby Dick adaptation
Universal Pictures has purchased the rights to the Herman Melville classic tale Moby Dick, which will be a reimagining of the tale that Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch, Day Watch, upcoming Twilight Watch) will “helm”, according to Variety. The studio has contracted Adam Cooper and Bill Collage (the pair wrote New York Minute) to pen ….
Shane Black to direct espionage thriller Cold Warrior
Variety reports that Shane Black will direct Universal Pictures’ espionage film Cold Warrior. The movie is based on a script by Chuck Mondry, and will follow a spy from the Cold War era who comes out of retirement to team with a young agent to confront a domestic terrorism threat orchestrated by Russia. Black previously ….
Set photos from Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass adaptation
SlashFilm got some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the Toronto film set of Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass graphic novel. According to the spy who shot the pics, the scene appears to be the opening segment of the film, which is due to be in theaters sometime in 2009. Kick-Ass revolves around Dave Lizewski, ….
Red band trailer for Sleeper
Below is the red-band trailer from the new thriller Sleeper, starring WWE wrestling legend Raven and Bruce Hopkins. You can find out more about Sleeper, at the film’s official website at www.sleeper-film.com.