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Watchmen director Zack Snyder discusses why Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino kick ass

MySpace Comics got an exclusive interview with Watchmen director Zack Snyder, as he tells us why Malin Akerman and Carla Gugino kick ass, in this behind-the-scenes video interview on the making of the film. Watchmen is a complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, Watchmen is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part ….

Image Metrics creates gaming and film divisions to focus on the needs of each

Image Metrics, a leading provider of facial animation solutions for the entertainment industry, is aligning its operations into video game and film and TV divisions to address the growing demand for its services in both industries. “With leading visual effects companies and game developers outsourcing key production components to specialized experts like Image Metrics, demand ….

CSI: Season Eight DVD review

Season Eight of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, was recently released on DVD. The latest chapter in the groundbreaking series continues the exploits of the passionate team of forensic investigators who examine every ounce of evidence, in order to solve dramatic, sometimes gruesome crimes. In the 17 episode season, traumatic events reshape the focus and tone ….

Ong Bak 2 approaches finish line

Variety is reporting that the long delayed Ong bak 2, has finally set a release date. The sequel to the 2003 breakout hit, is scheduled to be released on December 5th 2008. The date was confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday, held by the film’s star and first-time director Tony Jaa. According to Somsak ….

Win a framed Thomas Kinkade painting

The family film Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage, hit store shelves yesterday, and to celebrate the release, Lions Gate is sponsoring a giveaway, that includes a Framed Limited Edition canvas painting of the the Christmas Cottage from the film, by the artist. CLICK HERE to enter the contest. More about Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage Eight-time Academy ….

Nine smokin’ new teaser posters for Watchmen released

I don’t list many posters in the blog area of the site. I love great ad design, but I figure if people really want to see movie posters, they’ll check out the poster section. But once in a great while, posters are released that stand out in the crowd to me, and so I must ….

Batman versus Batman

This was too funny – well maybe not, if you think about it. Variety posted a story that states the mayor of an oil-rich city in southeastern Turkey, called Batman, is suing director Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. for royalties from The Dark Knight. I kid you not, unfortunately. Huseyin Kalkan, the mayor of Batman, ….

Hellboy II: The Golden Army first DVD and Blu-ray to feature 4D audio technology

Released yesterday, Hellboy II: The Golden Army on DVD and Blu-ray, is the first movie to feature audio mixed using GenAudio’s AstoundSurround software. GenAudio, developer of AstoundStereo 4D sound localization cue technology, has partnered with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to bring the DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def audio experience into the next dimension by immersing viewers ….

Grateful Dead topper Jerry Garcia biopic in development

Those of you that have been anxiously following the Elton John signed DVD contest, will probably by interested in this. Veteran producers Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa and Eric Eisner have signed on to produce a biopic about Grateful Dead topper Jerry Garcia that will take a revealing look at his roots. This according to a ….

Jim Caviezel and Samuel L. Jackson to get Blown

Yet another bad guy role for Samuel L. Jackson? Well according to The Hollywood Reporter – yeah. He’s apparently squaring off with Jim Caviezel in the espionage thriller Blown, who will attempt to stop Jackson from blowing up London. Martha Fiennes (Chromophobia, Mata Hari), who happens to be a native of the U.K., will direct ….

Casino Royale director to helm action thriller Nagasaki Deadline

Feature film production in Hollywood has slowed down dramatically in recent months, amid uncertainty over a potential SAG strike, and the slowing economy. But according to a report on Variety, movie studios are hedging against a strike and moving ahead with more than 40 high profile films in the spring and summer of next year. ….

Broadway to get first ever Chinese-produced martial arts show

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the first Chinese-produced show to hit the Great White Way, titled Soul of Shaolin, will premiere in January 2009. The musical is being co-produced by Robert Nederlander Jr. and the Eastern Shanghai Cultural Film and Television Group, and tells the story of a war-era orphan boy taken in by monks ….

Film financing seminar series continues at the IIFF Townhall Meeting

The Institute for Int’l Film Financing (IIFF) continues its popular education and networking events with a high-impact Film Financing Townhall on the evening of November 17th 2008. The prestigious School of Visual Arts is hosting the event at their headquarters in the heart of Manhattan: Monday, November 17, 2008 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM School of ….

Are Blu-ray player prices poised to fall?

Well according to a story on The Hollywood Reporter they are. Apparently, holiday prices for the newly crowned king of hi-def disc players, may tumble to about $150 because of the economic downturn and competition from download services, according to warnings from research firm ABI. Researchers also say that there are new opportunities for Blu-ray, ….

Jennifer Aniston comedy gets distributor

Image Entertainment announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to the film Management starring Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn and Woody Harrelson from Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Under the agreement, Image has secured all theatrical, home video, digital, television and pay-per-view rights for the U.S. The company will release the film theatrically in Spring 2009. Management ….