Film Fetish News

DreamWorks moves ahead with Motorcade, Cowboys and Aliens, comic adaptation Button Man and much more

Now that DreamWorks is officially an indie again, The Hollywood Reporter writes that the studio has prioritized a number of long-in-development projects. According to the reports, they haven’t greenlit everything, but are in the midst of making deals and finalizing scripts. Below is a partial list of projects that are on the front-burner. Button Man ….

Hero by Night comic to become live-action TV series

IM Global is tapping Platinum Studios to develop D.J. Coffman’s Hero by Night comicbook, into a live-action TV show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hero, won Platinum’s 2006 Comic Book Challenge competition. The series follows young landlord Jack King, who uncovers the lair of the title character. Determined to make some extra money, Jack auctions ….

Win one of two Tropic Thunder 2-Disc Director’s Cut DVDs

On November 18th, will release the outrageous comedy Tropic Thunder on DVD and Blu-ray. Tropic Thunder includes a star-studded cast and this Director’s Cut DVD has enough bonus material to keep you “in the shit” for days. To celebrate the release, Film Fetish has gotten our hands on two of the 2-Disc Director’s Cut DVDs, ….

Basra film selected for Cairo International Film Fest

The indie film Basra, which focuses on a unique perspective of the Iraq War, has been selected for official competition at The 32nd Cairo International Film Festival 2008, which runs from November 18-28, 2008. Basra follows an Egyptian photographer trying to find meaning in his own life, during the events leading up to the invasion ….

Tropic Thunder disc releases to include two retail exclusives

When Paramount releases Tropic Thunder on DVD and Blu-ray next week on November 18th, there will be two retail exclusives, which are slowly becoming a staple of major Hollywood film releases on these formats. While these two exclusives aren’t quite as cool as some recent fan collectors’ dreams I’ve seen, they’re still enough to possibly ….

Trailer online for remake of early Alfred Hitchcock thriller The Lodger

The Lodger follows the story of a couple that rents out a room to a mysterious young man, who may or may not be a serial killer responsible for a series of grisly neighborhood murders. The Lodger is a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 black and white thriller of the same name. David Ondaatje directs ….

Wall-E Blu-ray disc review

Next Tuesday, Disney-Pixar will release the monumental animated film Wall-E, Blu-ray hi-def and DVD. Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton’s touching story of Wall-E, is a masterwork of animation and technical achievement on par with Pixar’s very best movies. Wall-E proves that a film loaded with technology, can still be heart-felt, enjoyable and unbelievably fun for children ….

Special Wall-E movie clips, trivia, quiz, brand new photos and a hidden item game

One of the year’s most acclaimed and original films, an intergalactic story of the lovable robot Wall-E, comes home to Blu-ray and DVD on November 18th, 2008, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios, just in time for the holidays. Disney-Pixar’s hilarious box-office favorite transports viewers to another galaxy with five different versions. Fans can choose from ….

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 ….