Month: May 2010

Guillermo del Toro leaves The Hobbit film adaptation

After two years in development on The Hobbit, HeatVision reports that director Guillermo del Toro has announced that he’s leaving the long-delayed J.R.R. Tolkien 2-film adaptation. “In light of ongoing delays in the setting of a start date for filming “The Hobbit,” I am faced with the hardest decision of my life,” del Toro wrote ….

Actor Dennis Hopper dies

THR reports that Dennis Hopper, whose career included working on films including the cult classics Rebel Without a Cause, Easy Rider and Blue Velvet, has died at the age of 74, after a battle with prostate cancer. Hopper was a two-time Academy Award nominee and was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, ….

Win posters, toys and other collectibles from the makers of Splice

Splice hits theaters next Friday, June 4th, and Warner Brothers is celebrating with a giveaway of some collectible merch from the film. From now through June 7th, one grand prize winner has the opportunity to win: “Meet Dren” teaser poster Final Splice poster Heather grey tank top “Baby Dren” collectible plush toy for adults Hollywood ….