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Win one of two copies of the documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World on DVD

On August 25th, the History Channel will release the fascinating documentary How Bruce Lee Changed the World on DVD, which offers new insight into the life of legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee. I am especially pleased to be able to offer readers the opportunity to win one of two copies of this DVD release.

Willem Dafoe to play alien warlord in John Carter of Mars

According to Variety, Willem Dafoe will return to the fantasy realm, playing alien warlord Tars Tarkas in Andrew Stanton’s (director of Wall-E) first live-action movie, John Carter of Mars. Dafoe will star opposite X-Men Origins: Wolverine co-stars Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins in the adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi fantasy series of books. Tarkas ….

The hottest events, exclusives and signings happening at San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Comic-Con 2009 is almost upon us. This year the venerable event celebrates 40 years as the staple of pop culture in the United States. The line-up is shaping up to be the best ever, and is sure to be filled with all sorts of surprises. I am setting up this page, to make it easy ….

New trailer and photos for the Melissa George horror film Triangle released

I had a trailer posted for Triangle back in February (SEE HERE), that the U.S. distributor promptly requested be removed. I have no idea why, since the film looks like it could be a solid thriller.

Promo trailer for bloody samurai film The Warrior’s Way

I know this has been out there for a while, but I hadn’t seen it, and I think it looks hot. According to /Film, writer/director Sngmoo Lee was a teacher at NYU’s film school for five years, before teaming with Lord of the Rings producer Barrie Osborne to create The Warrior’s Way. The cast includes ….

BBC goes interactive with new TV series that includes online gameplay

BBC Switch has commissioned digital production company Conker Media, to create and produce an interactive, digital drama thriller for its teen audience. The new show, to be titled The Well, will air this fall in the Switch zone on BBC Two in the U.K. (Saturdays 12noon-2.00pm) and will contain extended material online at bbc.co.uk/switch, where ….

Straw Dogs remake gets cast

Kate Bosworth and Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood) are set to star opposite James Marsden in Screen Gems reimagining of Straw Dogs, based on the cult classic 1971 Sam Peckinpah thriller, according to Variety. Rod Lurie (Resurrecting the Champ, Nothing But the Truth) wrote the screenplay and will direct the new film. Shooting is scheduled to ….

Taken director now in ‘Pursuit’ of conflict photographer action biopic

Universal has attached Pierre Morel, who directed Liam Neeson’s surprise action hit Taken, to helm the film Pursuit, based on the early career of conflict photographer Jason Howe, according to Variety. While Howe’s recent work has been in Iraq, a large part of his early career was spent in South American countries, including Chile, Nicaragua, ….