René Carson

Casting News for Will Smith’s I Am Legend

The Francis Lawrence-directed remake of The Omega Man, I Am Legend, is currently in production and filming in New York City and the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. I have news that, in addition to starring Will Smith, the film will also feature the beautiful Salli Richardson Whitfield (who appeared in Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid and Antwone Fisher as Berta Davenport) and gorgeous ….

NEW Casino Royale Trailer Hits Net

What a rush. Every time I see a trailer for a solid-looking action film. The new trailer will probably hit theaters today, probably attached to The Covenant or Hollywoodland. But it’s already hit the net. It’s much more bang for your buck, than the first trailer, and also spills some plotline elements. Casino Royale hits theaters on November 17, 2006, ….

I Trust You To Kill Me Trailer

Kiefer Sutherland took some time away from his hit TV drama 24, to take his indie record label act, Rocco DeLuca & the Burden on their first international tour through London, Dublin, Reykjavic and Berlin. The resulting infie film rockumentary, I Trust You To Kill Me, directed by Manu Boyer, chronicles a highly personal journey of a rock band and their less than qualified ….

Malcolm McDowell to Host Event for Jules Verne Adventure Film Fest

“THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH…IS EARTH ITSELF” is the stunningly simple and profoundly accurate premise of the spectacular Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival and Expositions (JVAFF). France’s most feted film festival for the past 15 years, and an internationally celebrated event for those passionate about cinema, adventure, exploration, discovery and natural preservation, JVAFF will herald its upcoming ….

The Weinsteins Go Underground

The Weinstein Company has signed a first look deal with Underground Films and has bought Rising Son, a comedy pitch by Martin Sweeney that was based off an idea by William Lowery, vice president of production for Underground. Underground Films’ Nick Osborne and Trevor Engelson will serve as producers with Lowery serving as executive producer on the project. The announcement was made today by Michael Cole, co-president ….

2nd Annual LA Femme Film Fest to be in Beverly Hills

LA Femme Film Festival’s Founder Leslie LaPage announced today that the 2006 festival will kick off on October 5th. The festival will run from October 5th – 8th and include independent features, shorts, music videos, commercials, special screenings and seminars. The four day event will be held at the: Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills ….

Feast Your Eyes on This Trailer

The person who forwarded me this trailer for the horror film Feast, called it gruesome and funny at the same time. I have to agree after seeing it! The ending is the funniest part of the clip. The trailer definitely reminds me of From Dust Til Dawn. I will soon see if the movie does too. Feast is about an ….

Stormbreaker Gets a Name Change

The upcoming teen spy thriller Stormbreaker has gotten a name change. It’s officially now called Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker. The film is based the series of spy novels by Anthony Horowitz, about a 14-year-old boy trained by the British Intelligence Service branch, MI:6. Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker hits theaters on October 6, 2006.

Zhang Yimou’s Curse of the Golden Flower Trailer

The first teaser trailer for Zhang Yimou’s Curse of the Golden Flower is up, and it looks sweet. Judging by Yimou’s previous efforts, which include House of Flying Daggers, Jet Li’s Hero and Raise the Red Lantern, I’d say he’s well qualified to bring a beautifully directed piece of action-art to the screen again. Curse of the Golden Flower focuses on the ….

Toronto Film Fest Premiere Lineup

The latest from Paul Verhoeven, Ridley Scott, Anthony Minghella, Douglas McGrath and Patrice Lecontewill all premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this year. Festival organizers have booked world premieres for Minghella’s Breaking and Entering, about intersecting lives in London that stars Jude Law, Juliette Binoche, Robin Wright Penn and Vera Farmiga; and Scott’s A Good Year, the Russell Crowe movie about an investment banker who moves to ….

Bernie Mac Signs With Lionsgate

According to the Hollywood Reporter, actor-comedian Bernie Mac and his producing partner Steven Greenerhave formed production company MacMan Entertainment and have signed a two-year, first-look deal with Lionsgate. The deal has an option for a third year and marks the first time Lionsgate has partnered with an actor’s company.  The first project to be developed under the deal will be ….

Calgary Fringe Film Festival Wraps

Tripping Forward has been awarded the 2006 Grand Champion Award for Best Film of Festival at the Calgary Fringe Film Festival. A buddy comedy Tripping Forward marks the feature film directorial debut of commercial director Marcus Nash of Mania Films. The film follows the lives of two tried and true party boys; a struggling actor and a out-of-the-limelight rock star, ….