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Next James Bond film to be first-ever released in IMAX
IMAX, Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, and Sony Pictures today announced that the long-awaited next chapter in the storied James Bond franchise, Skyfall, will be released in IMAX theatres simultaneously with the film’s international release on October 26th, and its U.S. release on Nov. 9th, 2012. This mark’s the first IMAX installment …
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First photo released from next James Bond movie Skyfall
MGM Studios and Sony Pictures have revealed the first image from the next James Bond thriller, Skyfall, on 007’s official Facebook page. In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal …
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James Bond 23 joins Total Recall remake, Men in Black 3, Amazing Spider-Man, and 21 Jump Street on Sony’s 2012 film slate
Sony Pictures and MGM will co-finance and distribute Bond 23, and have also agreed to partner on the next film in the James Bond franchise, according to THR. According to the report, the tentatively titled Bond 23 is set to be released on November 9, 2012. As part of the deal, MGM’s Gary Barber and …
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James Bond has a release date, but distribution up for grabs
Now that MGM has announced the next James Bond film will be in theaters November 2012, THR has begun speculating on what studio will distribute Bond 23. According to the report, the lead player appears to be Paramount Pictures, which has informally gotten first crack at negotiations, thanks to a close relationship between the studio’s …
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Leonardo DiCaprio going to space…. in 3D
Warner Bros. and IMAX today announced that three-time Academy-Award nominee Leonardo DiCaprio will narrate the IMAX film Hubble 3D. The latest 3D film from the award-winning team behind Space Station 3D and other successful IMAX space films, led by producer/director Toni Myers, is scheduled for release to IMAX theatres on March 19, 2010. Hubble 3D …
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Revolutionary Road director to helm next James Bond film
Heat Vision Blog reports that British director Sam Mendes is in negotiations to direct the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise. According to the report, the production is being fast-tracked and could begin as early as June with a 2011 release. No word on what month, however, previous Bond films have staked out the …
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Revolutionary Road Blu-ray review
Director Sam Mendes works from screenwriter Justin Haythe’s adaptation of Richard Yates’s 1961 novel, to create another stunning work of suburban angst and dissatisfaction with marital conformity with Revolutionary Road. Audiences didn’t take to its blunt, piercing approach, however I found Revolutionary Road to be an enlightening tale that broke apart many of the illusions …
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WIN one of two copies of Revolutionary Road on DVD
On June 2nd, Paramount Home Entertainment will release the Oscar-nominated Revolutionary Road on DVD and Blu-ray.
August to pen Preacher adaptation and Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie
Writer John August has scored two high profile projects, that will see him working with directors Tim Burton and Sam Mendes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he’s been contracted to write the comic book adaptation of Preacher for Mendes, and then the comedic horror Frankenweenie for Burton. Frankenweenie is based on a short film Burton …
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Release dates picked for arthouse favorites Ang Lee, Coen Brothers, Sam Mendes, Jim Jarmusch and more 2009 features
Focus Features has set release dates for movies by some big names in pop-arthouse cinema, including The Coen Brothers, Ang Lee and Jim Jarmusch, along with a Tim Burton-produced animated fantasy simply titled 9, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Below are details I put together on Focus’ crop of features that will be gracing arthouse …
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Streaming Short Films From Books
Recently The Book Standard ran a contest for filmmakers to get a chance to film a 30 second short, advertising the hottest new book titles being release in the next month. Three lucky winners had the chance to direct the 30 second shorts, which are streaming on the Book Standard’s web site, as well as …
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