Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Meet Dave
Trailer for the forthcoming Eddie Murphy 'comedy' Meet Dave, in which he continues to piss away whatever talent he once has.
Murphy plays a human shaped spaceship who falls in love with Elizabeth Banks. Murphy, re teaming with Norbit director Brian Robbins, also plays the miniature alien pilot of the ship.
Dave opens July 11th in the USA.
The Wolfman
Producer Scott Stuber has been talking to Empire Online about the effects for the forthcoming Wolfman remake. Pleasingly, albeit somewhat surprisingly, they will be attempting to use practical effects wherever possible. Stuber states:
"We really want to stick to the physical stuff. So much of what we're trying to accomplish is that when Benicio is the wolf, you really know it's Benicio Del Toro and you have the eyes and the emotion of what he is. "
Source: Empire Online
"We really want to stick to the physical stuff. So much of what we're trying to accomplish is that when Benicio is the wolf, you really know it's Benicio Del Toro and you have the eyes and the emotion of what he is. "
"You wouldn't get that with a completely CG creature who you disassociate from Benicio Del Toro. There will inevitably be some CG work to help with some of the transformation, but it's a (special effects make up creator) Rick Baker-centric film and that's what we wanted from the get-go."
Source: Empire Online
South Park
Although not strictly movie related, fans of South Park may want to head over to the new official website which, amongst other items, features streaming versions of every show released. Even better, the episodes are absolutely free of charge.
The one caveat is that UK and Australian viewers will have to wait a little while longer until they can use the service, due to some rights difficulties. Of course, the more IT literate of you will know this is not something that is particularly difficult to circumvent.
As far as I am aware this is the first time the entirety of a major series has been placed online for free, and it will be interesting to see whether other shows follow suit.
Source: Cinematical.
The one caveat is that UK and Australian viewers will have to wait a little while longer until they can use the service, due to some rights difficulties. Of course, the more IT literate of you will know this is not something that is particularly difficult to circumvent.
As far as I am aware this is the first time the entirety of a major series has been placed online for free, and it will be interesting to see whether other shows follow suit.
Source: Cinematical.
Day of the Dead
Poster for the forthcoming remake of 'Day of the Dead'.
Despite the presence of Ving Rhames, this is unrelated to the recent Dawn of the Dead remake. Interesting also to note the large mention of George A Romero. Romero had nothing to do with the remake, which according to early reports bears little resemblance to the original.
Source: Impwards
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Bob Marley Biopic
Further to last weeks news that the Weinstein Brothers had optioned the rights to a movie based on the biography of Bob Marley's wife, the film has hit a major stumbling block, and one you thought might have come to light before they signed the deal.
Despite the fact that the film is being produced by Marley's widow, Rita, the sale of her book rights naturally didn't include rights to use any of the music.
Martin Scorsese has already licensed the song rights for his forthcoming Marley documentary, and the Marley family are now suggesting that they wouldn't be interested in providing the songs to a competing project.
"All our efforts and support are currently directed toward the documentary," Ziggy Marley said. "We believe that this project is the best way to represent our father's life from his perspective, and any other film project pertaining to our father will be empty without his music to support it."
Suggestions are that the Marley family would acquiesce only if there was to be a significant delay between the release of the documentary and the film, which by their reckoning would push the project back to around 2015.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Despite the fact that the film is being produced by Marley's widow, Rita, the sale of her book rights naturally didn't include rights to use any of the music.
Martin Scorsese has already licensed the song rights for his forthcoming Marley documentary, and the Marley family are now suggesting that they wouldn't be interested in providing the songs to a competing project.
"All our efforts and support are currently directed toward the documentary," Ziggy Marley said. "We believe that this project is the best way to represent our father's life from his perspective, and any other film project pertaining to our father will be empty without his music to support it."
Suggestions are that the Marley family would acquiesce only if there was to be a significant delay between the release of the documentary and the film, which by their reckoning would push the project back to around 2015.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Spine Tingler - The William Castle Story
Trailer for the forthcoming documentary about the films of William Castle. Castle was best known for his showmanship and gimmicks, including flying skeletons on strings above the audience, selling life insurance policies to guard against those dying of fright during the film and, most famously, placing shock buzzers under cinema seats for 'The Tingler'
Source: Cinematical
Source: Cinematical
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tintin
Thomas Sangster, above, will be playing Tintin in the forthcoming motion capture trilogy. Sangster was previously best nown as Liam Neeson's annoying son in Love Actually.Steven Spielberg will be directing the first of the films, which begin shooting in October.
Source: Aint it Cool News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The Muppets
Following last weeks news that 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' Jason Segal will be tackling the Muppets, he has given an interview with MTV.com in which he gives his initial indications as to what we can expect :-
"I’ve just grown a little disappointed with ‘Muppets in the Old West,’ ‘Muppets Under Water,’ and all these weird concept movies. I just want to go take it back to the early 80’s, when it was about the Muppets trying to put on a show. That’s what I’m trying to bring back”.
Segel also intends to bring bak the tradition of the star cameos, stating “All of our friends that I’ve brought it up to are pretty excited by the prospect of it. Everyone loves the Muppets; they’ve got a warm place in most people’s hearts. We want a lot of cameos. You look back at Charles Grodin, Charles Durning, there were just such great performances in those movies.” “We’ve got a great plot. I think if we can execute it right, it will be terrific. But I can’t tell you more - it’s top secret.”
Source: MTV.com
"I’ve just grown a little disappointed with ‘Muppets in the Old West,’ ‘Muppets Under Water,’ and all these weird concept movies. I just want to go take it back to the early 80’s, when it was about the Muppets trying to put on a show. That’s what I’m trying to bring back”.
Segel also intends to bring bak the tradition of the star cameos, stating “All of our friends that I’ve brought it up to are pretty excited by the prospect of it. Everyone loves the Muppets; they’ve got a warm place in most people’s hearts. We want a lot of cameos. You look back at Charles Grodin, Charles Durning, there were just such great performances in those movies.” “We’ve got a great plot. I think if we can execute it right, it will be terrific. But I can’t tell you more - it’s top secret.”
Source: MTV.com
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Justice League Mortal
The above is the official title for the new Justice League movie. Unfortunately, the seemingly cursed production has hit a further snag. The film had hired an Australian director, George Miller, and was set to shoot in the country. The reasoning behind this was to obtain the 40% tax rebate the Australian Government grants to Antipodean productions, which would go some way to taking the bite out of the rumoured $200 million dollar budget. Apparently, given the 'American' nature of the film the Goverment have now decided that the rebate will not apply.
What effect this will have on the production is as yet unclear, but it looks like the film may now be seeking a new location, and possible director. Of course the majority of comic book fans feel the film is a bad idea to begin with, but it seems that Warner Brothers are intent on pressing ahead.
Source: Cinematical
What effect this will have on the production is as yet unclear, but it looks like the film may now be seeking a new location, and possible director. Of course the majority of comic book fans feel the film is a bad idea to begin with, but it seems that Warner Brothers are intent on pressing ahead.
Source: Cinematical
RIP Arthur C Clarke
Arthur C Clarke, the prolific science fiction author who came to film goers attention when he co-wrote the script to 2001 : A Space Odyssey has died aged 90. Sir Arthur was famous for his ability to predict scientific innovations, including satellite technology, and 2001 remains to this day one of the most intelligent and thoughtful science fiction films ever made.
This Side Of The Truth
Ricky Gervais' has started an online blog documenting the making of his new comedy, 'This Side of the Truth'. Gervais stars in the comedy and also co-writes and co-directs with Matt Robinson.
The film is set in a universe where everyone tells the truth, when a teacher discovers the concept of lying, he uses his new found skills to attempt to land Jennifer Garner.
Other cast members include Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, Rob Lowe and Jonah Hill
Source: Rickygervais.com
The film is set in a universe where everyone tells the truth, when a teacher discovers the concept of lying, he uses his new found skills to attempt to land Jennifer Garner.
Other cast members include Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, Rob Lowe and Jonah Hill
Source: Rickygervais.com
Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella, the award winning director of The English Patient, The Talented Mr Ripley and Cold Mountain has died suddenly at the age of 54. Minghella, who was also until recently chairman of the British Film Institute, suffered a hemorrhage following a routine operation.
Minghella most recently worked on the pilot for 'The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency' which is set to air on the BBC on March 23rd
Source : BBC News
Dune
Director Peter Berg is to helm a new version of Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic Dune. The big budget film, which will be produced by Paramount pictures, is the third attempt to adapt Herbert's novel, following David Lynch's ill fated 1984 film and the well received Sci-Fi Channel miniseries. No word on a writer or release date as of yet
Source: Variety
Source: Variety
Tropic Thunder
Yahoo movies has the full trailer for forthcoming Ben Stiller comedy 'Tropic Thunder'. A higher quality version is online here.
Stiller also directs the film which tells of a group of actors stranded in the jungle during 'boot camp' training for a forthcoming war epic. Things go awry when they unwittingly find themselves caught up in a real conflict. Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr also star, with Nick Nolte and Steve Coogan in supporting roles.
Stiller also directs the film which tells of a group of actors stranded in the jungle during 'boot camp' training for a forthcoming war epic. Things go awry when they unwittingly find themselves caught up in a real conflict. Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr also star, with Nick Nolte and Steve Coogan in supporting roles.
Drillbit Taylor
New clip from forthcoming coedy Drillbit Taylor, which opens in the US this weekend
Source: Chud.com
Source: Chud.com
Universal and Dark Horse Comics
Following the success of recent adaptations of DC and Marvel characters, Universal have jumped on the comic book ship and announced a a three-year production and distribution agreement with Dark Horse Comics.
The deal gives Universal access to all Dark Horse characters and properties as well as any material that Dark Horse might acquire and wish to develop as a motion picture.
Dark Horse comics have already provided source material for films as diverse as "The Mask", "Timecop", Mystery Men" and "Hellboy".
The first film under the deal is likely to be an adaptation of Peter Lenkov's "R.I.P.D." which tells the tale of a spook hunting police force itself composed of ghosts. The film has been in development at Universal for a whie, with David Dobkin set to direct.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
The deal gives Universal access to all Dark Horse characters and properties as well as any material that Dark Horse might acquire and wish to develop as a motion picture.
Dark Horse comics have already provided source material for films as diverse as "The Mask", "Timecop", Mystery Men" and "Hellboy".
The first film under the deal is likely to be an adaptation of Peter Lenkov's "R.I.P.D." which tells the tale of a spook hunting police force itself composed of ghosts. The film has been in development at Universal for a whie, with David Dobkin set to direct.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Monday, March 17, 2008
Zack and Miri make a Porno
A few new shots from Kevin Smith's forthcoming comedy, although they don't appear to add a great deal to the previous stills.
Kevin Smith has also let loose a few new details about the flick, including that he intends to start test screening the film as early as next month and that this is his first film since Mallrats in which Jason Lee and Ben Affleck will not feature.
Source: Slashfilm / News Askew
Metal Gear Solid
Kurt Wimmer, director of Equilibrium and Ultraviolent, is in line to write and possibly direct a film version of Playstation stealth actioner Metal Gear Solid. The film has been on the cards for a while but now appears to be moving forward under ex- New Line executive Michael De Luca.
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