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New images from Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antal’s sci-fi thriller Predators

Fox has released some exciting new looks at the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators, which hits theaters this Friday, July 9th. Robert Rodriguez presents a bold new chapter in the Predator universe, Predators, shot on location under Rodriguez’s creative auspices at the filmmaker’s Austin-based Troublemaker Studios, directed by Nimrod Antal. The film stars Oscar-winner Adrien Brody (The ….

Details on the fact-based Machine Gun Preacher

Lionsgate has acquired North American distribution rights to the fact-based action drama Machine Gun Preacher, being directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace). The film is the studio’s first collaboration with Forster since the Oscar-winning Monster’s Ball. Gerard Butler (Law Abiding Citizen, 300) stars as Reverend Sam Childers, known as “the machine gun preacher.” Michelle ….

A new Spider-Man has been chosen for Sony’s 3D reboot film

Young Andrew Garfield (Red Riding, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Lions for Lambs, Boy A) is the new Spider-Man, according to HeatVisionBlog. Garfield has nabbed the lead in Sony’s reboot of its Spider-Man franchise, which is being helmed by (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb. The studio will release the film in 3D on ….

New photos and plot details for sci-fi thriller Inception

Warner Brothers has released a set of revealing new images and detailed plot outline for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming sci-fi thriller Inception. Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in “Inception,” an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a ….

Takashi Miike and other Asian cult cinema coming to Sundance Asia Extreme

Sundance Channel is serving up steady helpings of gore, violence and supernatural mayhem as it launches a new season of destination Asia Extreme in August, showcasing the sharpest cutting-edge Asian genre fare every Saturday night at midnight. The season includes the U.S. television premiers of five films from South Korea including The Restless, Shadows in ….

Peter Jackson in talks to direct The Hobbit films himself

Peter Jackson is now in negotiations to direct The Hobbit film adaptations, which were left without a helmer after Guillermo del Toro left left the project because of delays, according to HeatVisionBlog. Before his sudden departure, Del Toro devoted a great deal of time and energy working with Jackson on pre-production for the movies, even ….

Die Hard writer launches short film competition

Creative collaboration platform Talenthouse has partnered with producer and screenwriter Steven E. de Souza to provide aspiring filmmakers an opportunity to work with one of the most renowned screenwriters in cinema history. De Souza, whose films have earned over $2 billion at the worldwide box office, with blockbusters such as Die Hard, 48hrs, Commando, The ….

Avatar success leads to renewed interest in sci-fi projects Ion, Pacific Rim, Logan’s Run and more

According to HeatVisionBlog, Fox 2000 Pictures is circling an original spec script by Will Dunn titled Ion, which is generating interest from several studios. Channing Tatum is attached to star in the project, with Ridley and Tony Scott attached to produce. Ion centers on a man who travels to different Earths and dimensions in order ….

The Cooler director takes on gritty crime biopic Pretty Boy Floyd

Filmmaker Wayne Kramer (Crossing Over, Running Scared, The Cooler) has been tapped to direct the crime thriller Pretty Boy Floyd, according to the RiskyBusiness Blog. Kevin Bernhardt wrote the screenplay based on the life of notorious bank robber Charles Arthur Floyd, who committed numerous robberies and other crimes around Kansas City and the Midwest in ….

Dead Soldier series coming from Liquid Comics and Max Payne director

Liquid Comics announced a partnership to release an original four-issue comic book series titled Dead Soldier from filmmakers John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines, Max Payne) and Richie Smyth (upcoming Parkour), according to THR. Liquid Comics – which also has partnerships with filmmakers John Woo, Shekhar Kapur and Guy Ritchie – will create art for the ….