Retail exclusives for Indy’s Crystal Skull includes Sideshow quality work
Today, Lucasfilm and Paramount released the worldwide box office blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD and Blu-ray. With this release comes five fun and collectible retail exclusives. The highlight of these collectible goodies, is a replica of the crystal skull itself, from noted figure and memorabilia company Sideshow Collectibles, ….
Film details on Tron 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street remake, A-Team, Beverly Hills Cop 4 and much much more
Below are details of more than 40 genre films that movie studios are moving forward with, despite current problems negotiating with SAG over a new contract for its actor-members. Variety published the original list, and I decided to add additional details on most of the projects, which consist of many of the largest films that ….
Bloggers have their own international adventure – James Bond style
To celebrate the release of the new James Bond adventure Quantum Of Solace, a select group of film bloggers was flown to London for something called the ultimate Bond experience. The writers got to speak to Mr. Bond himself, Daniel Craig, Quantum director Marc Forster, along with producer Barbara Broccoli. All of the content is ….
New Spirit trailer locked and loaded
When I sat in the panel for THE SPIRIT at Comic-Con a few months ago, I had the same reservations as everyone else does, about whether the film will work. The early footage and trailers were so-so, but didn’t get my fanboy juices flowing. And while I was thrilled by the entire Comic-Con atmosphere, and ….
Behind the scenes of the new Quantum of Solace theme song video, along with an extended preview
I’ve posted a video featuring Alicia Keys and White Stripes’ Jack White behind the scenes of the video shoot for Another Way to Die, which will be the title track for the upcoming Quantum of Solace. The duo discuss their mutual admiration for one another, their reactions to seeing the finished movie – song attached, ….
Iron Man now available on DVD and Blu-ray with exclusive collectibles
Paramount Home Entertainment released the critically acclaimed box office smash Iron Man: 2-Disc Ultimate Edition on DVD and Blu-ray today. With the release comes eight retail exclusives. Below are details on these eight exciting and exclusive offers, available only at the retailers listed. Circuit City – Access to exclusive Marvel Digital Comics featuring the artwork ….
Kenneth Branagh up for Thor film adaptation directing gig
Kenneth Branagh is currently in negotiations to direct the Thor adaptation, the next Marvel property that will be turned into a live-action film, according to Variety. The film is scheduled to be released in 2010. If the deal happens, Branagh will become the latest in a string of directors, including Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Christopher ….
Transformers 2, Y: The Last Man and possibly Iron Man 2 to be partially shot with IMAX cameras
According to a report on Variety, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Y: The Last Man, are looking to shoot footage using IMAX cameras. Transformers director Michael Bay has already shot three scenes for the upcoming sequel with the 70mm IMAX camera, meaning those segments will not need to be enlarged, in order to be ….
Depp returning to the high seas and Cage to continue treasure hunting
Variety has reported that Johnny Depp will reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, and is preparing to play Tonto in a new adaptation of The Lone Ranger. Both films will be produced by genre-auteur Jerry Bruckheimer, who also announced that and Nicolas Cage are working on ….
Win a copy of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD
I’m getting three copies of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD, and they’ll all be given away to readers. Here’s your chance to own a copy of the film that Time Magazine called “A nonstop thrill ride adventure…” for free. The DVD hits stores on October 14, 2008, and that’s ….
Wanted director to chase Moby Dick adaptation
Universal Pictures has purchased the rights to the Herman Melville classic tale Moby Dick, which will be a reimagining of the tale that Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch, Day Watch, upcoming Twilight Watch) will “helm”, according to Variety. The studio has contracted Adam Cooper and Bill Collage (the pair wrote New York Minute) to pen ….
Funky new James Bond theme song released, along with soundtrack cover art
There’s a snippet of the new theme song to the new Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, titled Another Way To Die, on the net. The song recently had its world premiere on the Jo Whiley show on Radio 1. The Jack White and Alicia Keys song, will be featured during the opening graphics for the ….
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen teaser trailer
Below is a teaser trailer for the upcoming Michael bay film Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. The film hits theaters on June 26, 2009. Megan Fox, Shia LaBeouf, John Turturro, Josh Duhamel, Rainn Wilson, Isabel Lucas, Tyrese Gibson, Nina Dobrev, Matthew Marsden, Peter Cullen, Darius McCrary, Samantha Smith and Kevin Dunn. UPDATE: Yes, it ….
Production company setting up shop in PA to produce comic-based features
Producer Jeffrey Erb and entrepreneur Robert Robinson Jr. are launching a production company called Framelight with options already in place for several properties, including Marvel’s Dr. Deth With Kip and Muffy from G.I. Joe author Larry Hama. The company plans to produce six to eight comic-based films during the next five years, according to a ….
Coca-Cola Quantum of Solace marketing campaign launches, plus Alicia Keyes singing Bond theme song
That was quick. I just read the press release about this partnership a few days ago, and there you go. Commercial done! It really looks good, too. Coca-Cola is launching a global TV campaign in conjunction with the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, featuring music by White Stripes frontman Jack White. The TV ….
