Watchmen

New teaser poster from Yahoo Movies. Early test screenings have now taken place and word of mouth is almost universally positive. Despite some rumoured changes to the ending, the film is apparenty extremely faithful to the original graphic novel.

Zack and Miri

Brief clip courtesy of cinemablend

Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times is one of the longest serving and respected film critics around. Those who only know him from 'Siskel & Ebert at the Movies' should take time to read the archive of intelligent and funny reviews at www.rogerebert.com.

In addition to his regular website, Ebert has recently become a fervent blogger and his wide ranging thoughts on movies generally should be read by anyone with an interest in film. The blog can be found here

SmodCast 65

The new episode of Kevin smith and Scott Mosiers podcast is now available at www.quickstopentertainment.com

SModcast 65: Captain Kev and Mister Scott - In which our heroes race with the devil, question a non-singing moon-walker, and make contact with the most aloof alien in the galaxy.

Fear(s) of the Dark

Cinematical has a couple of clips from the French animated horror anthology, Fear(s) of the Dark, which is icking up positive reviews around t'internet.

Bolt!

Slashfilm has a four minute clip from the opening section of Disney's next animated fim, which will be released November 21st

Kevin Smith's Next

With the upcoming release of Zack and Miri Kevin Smith has started discussing his next projects. Whilst dark horror 'Red State' is still next up (subject to financing), he also has a science fiction comedy in the pipeline. Here's more details, courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter

Kevin Smith sets space comedy

Indie-film veteran eyes biggest budget yet

By Steven Zeitchik

Writer-director Kevin Smith is developing a futuristic outer space comedy.

The film will reference other sci-fi movies and revolves around a father-son relationship. Smith has nodded to the genre in his earlier work but never made a sci-fi film.

The indie-minded Smith is aiming for a budget in the $45 million-$50 million range, which would be his biggest. He again will produce with partner Scott Mosier via their View Askew banner.

Harvey and Bob Weinstein, with whom Smith has collaborated on most of his movies, could reteam with Smith on the film. Insiders said that TWC execs have read part of the script and are interested in making the movie. Smith has finished a first draft of the script, but the project will not move forward until after his next project, “Red State.” Smith will not be doing that with the Weinsteins but instead is seeking independent financing and a spring start date for his dramatic tale of a domestic terrorist in the Heartland.

The Weinstein Co. this month will release Smith’s Seth Rogen comedy “Zack and Miri Make a Porno.” That film, at about $25 million, had his biggest-budget to date, but Smith knows the sci-fi movie will be pricier.

“The moment someone steps out of the spaceship, it’s going to cost a little more,” he said.

Smith said he’s looking forward to exploring new character dynamics as well as outer space.

“All the relationships in the flicks I’ve done have been done before, have been either a guy falling for a girl or two dudes hanging out in a ‘bromantic’ comedy,” he said. “I wanted to explore a father and son.”

Source: Newsaskew

Inglourious basterds

Tarantino's World War II flick, curious spelling and all, has begun shooting. Today sees the first shot of Brad Pitt in character as the Lt Aldo Raine

Source: Aint It Cool News