Spy and Espionage

Update Cinemas, Not Just Shows

So why didn’t Mission Impossible III live up to the hype. I don’t believe it was hype at all. I think Mission Impossible III fell victim to the same problems as many quality films released today. As film-goers become more saavy, and jaded by bad filmmaking, good films are being mistaken for “just another action movie”. People see explosions ….

Casino Royale film trailer

Bond’s blonde amibition seems to be taking hold, as the trailer for Casino Royale hits the net. I would bet my secret decoder ring the trailer will be attached to a release or two this weekend (MI:III perhaps). For now, sink you teeth into this kinetic, very different looking trailer for the new James Bond flick,Casino Royale. CLICK HERE FOR ….

Kidman and Kinberg Team Up for Spy Thriller

Screenwriter Simon Kinberg and Nicole Kidman are teaming up on a spy thriller for Fox and Regency Enterprises, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The as yet untitled project is described as being in the vein of The Bourne Identity, but with a female protagonist. Kinberg will pen the script, Nicole Kidman will star, and Jonathan King will produce. Other upcoming projects for Kidman include The Visiting, where she plays ….

New Mission Impossible 3 Photos

We have posted over 30 new images from Mission Impossible 3, certain to be one of the biggest films of this year. There’s a great shot of Maggie Qabout to kick ass, with a rifle bigger than she is. M:I 3 is directed by J.J. Abrams, from a screenplay written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci andJ.J. Abrams, based on the television series created by Bruce Geller. The ….

Rogue Gets Moving

Production is about to begin on Rogue, the screenplay Lionsgate acquired in January, written by Lee Anthony Smith and Gregory J. Bradley, with Jet Li and Jason Statham to star and music video director Philip G. Atwell set to direct with Cory Yuen as the Martial Arts Action designer. Filming will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia. Here’s the plot: After his partner is killed by “Rogue” (Li), the infamous assassin ….

M:I 3 Stunts Without Stuntmen

The plotline for M:I 3 is wrapped up super-tight, but below we have a link to a featurette on the stunts of the film. Who knows… You might be able to figure out some things from those scenes. Either way, the movie looks coool as hell. Mission Impossible 3 hits theaters on May 5, 2006. Get a sneak peek ….

MI3 Theatrical Trailer Tells More About Ethan Hunt

Mission: Impossible III Trailer Premieres on MTV Networks today; Debuts in Theaters tomorrow Paramount Pictures will premiere an exclusive look at this summer’s highly anticipated action-thriller, “Mission: Impossible III,” as Tom Cruise introduces the new trailer across MTV Networks on Thursday, March 16, it was announced today by Gerry Rich, president of worldwide motion picture marketing for Paramount Pictures. The film, starring Tom ….

The Return of Alias

ABC ended speculation about the fate of its spy drama Alias on Feb. 28 by announcing that it would return to the prime-time schedule on April 19 with a two-hour episode, starting at 8 p.m. ABC also released spoilers about the special episode, which will feature the birth of Sydney’s (Jennifer Garner) baby and the reappearance of Michael Vaughn (Michael ….

Mission Impossible 3 Release Date

Tom Cruise’ Mission Impossible 3 has gotten a release date of May 5, 2006. So far, the impressive cast includes veteran Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup, Laurence Fishburne, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Maggie Q, Brandon Molale and Eddie Marsan. Lost creator JJ Abrams is confirmed (so far) to direct, with filming locations that include Africa, Belgium, Germany, ….

The Weinsteins’ films that will screen at Cannes 2005

Bob and Harvey Weinstein’s new company, The Weinstein Company, as it is known, has snapped up North American rights to a $40 million movie project called Stormbreaker, based on the fictional hero of Anthony Horowitz’s series of novels about 14-year-old superspy Alex Rider. The Weinsteins are also expected to wear their Miramax hats while at ….