René Carson

Originally Published: October 12, 2004 Now that JOHN SINGLETON has wrapped principle photography on HUSTLE & FLOW, all indications are that he will begin working in earnest on the LUKE CAGE movie next. The comic book adaptation had been in development by Marvel Studios CEO AVI ARAD and Original Films’ NEAL MORITZ. The current screenplay ….

Originally Published: October 12, 2004 Although it was announced by Mercer County Executive ROBERT PRUNETTI a number of months ago, that an Academy-Award-winning movie production studio possibly intends to move to Trenton, New Jersey, it now seems to be confirmed that Manex Entertainment plans to build a multi-million dollar studio here. Manex Entertainment Inc. is ….

Originally Published: October 12, 2004 We have reports on two new martial arts films. One from France and one from Thailand. Not quite where you would expect quality action product come out of, but both of these movies move kinetically across the screen. While the storylines for both seem fairly run of the mill, and ….

Originally Published: September 12, 2005 From Mark Waters, the director of Mean Girls and Freaky Friday, comes the new romantic comedy Just Like Heaven, starring Reese Witherspoon (Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama) and Mark Ruffalo (13 Going on 30, Collateral). When David (Ruffalo) rented his quaint San Francisco apartment, the last thing he expected—or wanted—was ….

Originally Published: Saturday, October 16 , 2004 The website for the highly anticipated RAY CHARLES biopic, RAY, has officially launched. The TAYLOR HACKFORD directed pic will be out in theatres on October 29. At the site, fans can experience clips from the life that inspired the music, listen to the soundtrack featuring 17 original classics ….

Originally Published: October 26 , 2004 MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, based on the internationally acclaimed best-seller by ARTHUR GOLDEN, has begun filming in Los Angeles under the direction of ROB MARSHALL, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his adaptation of CHICAGO. In addition to locations in the LA area, Memoirs will film in ….

Originally Published: November 2, 2004 Hot off the success of the RAY CHARLES BIOPIC, JAMIE FOXX has just picked up another hot project. According to the Hollywood Reporter, he will be headlining Sony Pictures and Original Films upcoming THE EXECUTIONER’S GAME. The film will be based on GARY HARDWICK’S novel of the same name, which ….

Originally Published: November 2, 2004 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and SEGA, today announced select talent, including Laurence Fishburne, Monica Bellucci and Mary Alice, for The Matrix Online, the massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) based on the popular Matrix series of films. Capturing the authenticity of the Matrix films, Fishburne (Morpheus), Bellucci (Persephone), Alice (The Oracle), ….

Originally Published: November 3 , 2004 It’s been all over the web today that director QUENTIN TARANTINO is planning to make his next film another kung fu epic. It had been widely speculated that his next project would be either the war epic, INGLORIOUS BASTARDS or the long delayed prequel to PULP FICTION. He has ….

Originally Published: November 6, 2004 BLACKBELT TV, the first martial arts entertainment cable network devoted entirely to martial arts entertainment from around the world, is preparing for launch. The channel has been in development for sometime, with industry heavyweights including TITANIC director JAMES CAMERON involved. BLACKBELT TV has assembled the largest martial arts entertainment and ….

Originally Published: November 17, 2004 JET LI has announced through his official site, that he will play legendary martial artist HUO YUANJIA (1869-1910) in an as yet untitled film for director RONNY YU, whose credits include THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR, WARRIORS OF VIRTUE and FREDDIE VS. JASON. Li played Huo’s pupil CHEN ZHEN, which ….

Originally Published: November 17, 2004 Starz Encore is producing an original documentary entitled MIDNIGHT MOVIES: FROM THE MARGIN TO THE MAINSTREAM, focusing on the phenomenon of 1970’s cult films, and the major continuing influence they have had on pop culture and society. The special, based on the book of the same name by noted film ….

Originally Published: December 3, 2004 I figure as a new website on the block, I would jump the gun a bit, and begin talking about how next Summer is shaping up. Well, I am going to start today with a bunch of release dates to get your motors started. Next Summer will of course continue ….

Originally Published: December 14, 2004 Awards season is on its way, and with them comes the first batch of nominees out of the gate, the Golden Globe nominations. As expected, Jamie Foxx has been nominated in the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy category. Other nominees include Morgan Freeman, Clive Owen and Clint Eastwood. ….