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Hans Zimmer Re-Teaming With Nolan To Score Inception

25 July 2009 9:52 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

BusinessWire (via NolanFans and The Playlist) is reporting that prolific film composer, Hans Zimmer, has been tapped to score Christopher Nolan’s upcoming secretive thriller, Inception. Of course, this isn’t really a surprise considering Zimmer worked with Nolan on both his Batman movies, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

Inception is Nolan’s new movie that could aptly be summed up as “mysterious.” With a few small character details aside, and a central story that focuses on blackmailing, the only real line of info we’ve had to go on is that it’s, “a contemporary sci-fi thriller set within the architecture of the mind.”

Even The Riddler would have trouble working that one out…

 

Although like I said, it’s no surprise that Zimmer is (apparently) scoring Inception since he scored Nolan’s Batman Begins and The Dark Knight (the latter along with James Newton Howard), The Playlist »

- Ross Miller

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Composer’s James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer Exclusive Interview - 2009 Saturn Awards

28 June 2009 9:39 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

If you watch movies, you’re heard the music of James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer. That’s because between the two of them, they’ve composed the music for over two hundred movies. Take a look at their IMDb pages. You’ll be blown away. Anyway, the other night was the Saturn Awards and the two won for Best [...] »

- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub

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35th Saturn Award Winners

25 June 2009 1:18 PM, PDT | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced the winners for the 35th Annual Saturn Awards held yesterday evening.  Not surprisingly, Christopher Nolan’s highly praised The Dark Knight was the toast of the ceremony, garnering five awards including Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Best Writing: Christopher Nolan & Jonathan Nolan, Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, Best Music: Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard and Best Special Effects.  Another superhero film that came out on top is Iron Man with three awards for Best Science Fiction Film, Best Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. and Best Director: Jon Favreau while Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army wins only Best Horror Film.  Let the Right One In and Pixar’s Wall-e, two films we wholeheartedly endorse around these parts, takes a well-deserved Best International Film and Best Animated Film respectively. 

The full list of the winners after the jump. »

- Al Young

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"The Dark Knight" Lords Over Saturn Awards Winning Five Nods! But "Iron Man" Got Love Too!

25 June 2009 11:29 AM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »

"The Dark Knight" emerged as the big winner at the Saturn Awards taking home five trophies! (Check the full list of nominees here)

The Batman sequel won for action-adventure-thriller, music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard), writing (Christopher and Jonathan Nolan), supporting actor (Heath Ledger), and special effects.

The Saturn Awards is given by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films and the winners were announced June 25th.

"Iron Man" won for top sci-fi film, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" won fantasy film category, and "Hellboy 2: The Golden Army" won for horror film (huh?).

Here's the complete list of the winners of the

35Th Annual Saturn Awards

Science Fiction Film:

"Iron Man"

Fantasy Film:

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Horror Film:

"Hellboy II: The Golden Army"

Action/Adventure/Thriller Film:

"The Dark Knight"

Actor:

Robert Downey, Jr. ("Iron Man")

Actress:

Angelina Jolie ("Changeling")

Supporting Actor: »

- Manny

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The Dark Knight Big Winner at Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 9:43 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »

Academy of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held the 35th annual Saturn Awards held the 35th annual Saturn Awards last night.  The Dark Knight, as expected, was the big winner, picking up five awards including: Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Best Supporting Actor (Ledger), Best Writer, Best Music and Best Special Effects.  The other big winners were Iron Man, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and in the TV categories Battlestar Galactica with each taking home three awards.  Here is the full list of winners:   Best Science Fiction Film: Iron Man Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Best Horror Film: Hellboy II: The Golden Army Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: The Dark Knight Best Actor: Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man) Best Actress: Angelina Jolie (Changeling) Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) Best Performance by »

- Anthony Nicholas

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‘Dark Knight’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’, ‘Iron Man’ Take Home Multiple Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

The Dark Knight was the big winner with five awards at the 35th annual Saturn Awards last night in Burbank, taking home awards for best action/adventure/thriller film, best writing (Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan), best supporting actor (Heath Ledger), best music (Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard) and best special effects.

Other multiple winners included The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Iron Man, with three each. Button won best fantasy film, best supporting actress (Tilda Swinton) and best makeup. Iron Man won best science fiction film, best actor (Robert Downey Jr.) and best director (Jon Favreau).

Other awards winners included Hellboy II: The Golden Army, which won for best horror film, Angelina Jolie for best actress in Changeling, Jaden Christopher Smith for best performance by a younger actor in The Day the Earth Stood Still, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for best costumes, »

- Joe Gillis

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The Dark Knight Runs Rings Around the Saturn Awards

25 June 2009 6:03 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

It was a big night for a dark knight as last year's mega-blockbuster took in even more accolades. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Dark Knight was the big winner at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards held last night in Burbank, California. The Christopher Nolan film lead the way taking home five awards, including awards for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film and individual kudos to Christopher and Jonathan Nolan for the screenplay and Heath Ledger for his supporting performance.

Other big winners included Iron Man and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which each won three awards and Battlestar Galactica was tops in TV with three wins including Best Syndicated/Cable TV Series.

Here's a complete list of last night's winners below.

Best Science Fiction Film: Iron Man

Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Best Horror Film: Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film: »

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List of 35th Saturn Awards Winners in Movie

25 June 2009 1:25 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

"The Dark Knight" was a big winner at the 35th Annual Saturn Awards. The Warner Bros.' movie grabbed five trophies at the event held on Wednesday, June 24. It was honored as the Best Action-Adventure Thriller and the late Heath Ledger, who played Joker in the action hero movie, was named Best Supporting Actor. The sequel of "Batman Begins" also scored awards for its writing, music and special effects.

Also winning big at the awards gala were "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Iron Man", each of which earned three awards. "Benjamin Button" grabbed nods for the Best Fantasy Film, Best Supporting Actress for Tilda Swinton and Best Make-Up. Meanwhile, "Iron Man" won the awards of Best Science Fiction Film, Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr. and Best Director for Jon Favreau.

Other flicks which also brought home awards from the 35th Annual Saturn Awards included "Hellboy II: The Golden Army »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Let The Right One In, Hellboy II, and more horror honored at The Saturn Awards

24 June 2009 8:58 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Technically, the 35th Annual Saturn Awards are still taking place right now at The Castaway in Burbank, CA.

But, thanks to a time machine called Variety, we can give you the full list of winners right now, as presented by The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy, & Horror Films. The Winners Of The 35Th Annual Saturn Awards

Science Fiction Film:

"Iron Man"

Fantasy Film:

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"

Horror Film:

"Hellboy II:

The Golden Army"

Action/Adventure/Thriller Film:

"The Dark Knight"

Actor:

Robert Downey, Jr. ("Iron Man")

Actress:

Angelina Jolie ("Changeling")

Supporting Actor:

Heath Ledger ("The Dark Knight")

Supporting Actress:

Tilda Swinton ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button")

Performance by a Younger Actor:

Jaden Christopher Smith ("The Day the Earth Stood Still")

Director:

Jon Favreau ("Iron Man")

Writer:

Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan ("The Dark Knight")

Music:

Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard ("The Dark Knight")

Costume:

Mary Zophres »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)

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[DVD Review] Defiance

7 June 2009 7:20 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »

World War II seems to be a bottomless well of inspiration for Hollywood, which isn’t without justification. When an international event touches the lives of so many, there are countless stories to be told. Unfortunately, there may be infinite stories of human determination and the indomitable human spirit, but thematically the sources aren’t quite so endless. Director Edward Zwick certainly found a compelling story in the Bielski brothers, but Defiance offers nothing that hasn’t already been found in stories like Lord of the Flies, Schindler’s List or even The Diary of Anne Frank. Defiance isn’t without creative merit; it just brings nothing new to the table.

Defiance starts with World War II raging around the Belarussian forests where Tuvia (Daniel Craig), Zus (Liev Schreiber) and Asael Bielski (Jamie Bell) have taken refuge after their parents were slaughtered by men hired to hunt down Jews. The »

- Lex Walker

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Blu-Ray Review: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber Shine, But ‘Defiance’ Misses

2 June 2009 9:41 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – There are many things to like about Edward Zwick’s “Defiance,” including Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber’s excellent performances, a lovely score by James Newton Howard, and, of course, the important subject matter, but the overdone screenplay and Zwick’s typically melodramatic direction just barely sink the film, although a nice Blu-Ray release should help make a few of its flaws easier to overlook.

Blu-Ray Rating: 3.0/5.0 “Defiance” is a story about an amazing human struggle for survival led by the Bielski brothers - the reluctant Tuvia (Craig) and the powerful Zus (Schreiber). The brothers are joined by their younger brother Asael (Jamie Bell), a young man who follows their every move but often gets stuck in the middle.

Defiance was released on Blu-Ray on June 2nd, 2009.

Photo credit: Paramount

The film opens with the mass execution by Nazi soldiers at Novogrudok that killed a large portion of the Bielski’s family and friends. »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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Spotlight Your Pilot, Blake Neely!

30 May 2009 7:01 AM, PDT | Daily Film Music Blog | See recent Daily Film Music Blog news »

Although he has done a couple of films already (The Wedding Date, The Great Buck Howard), perhaps your more familiar with Blake Neely's work on television series' like Jack and Bobby, Everwood or Eli Stone. Born and raised in Texas, Blake currently resides in La, doing music from the state-o-the-art Cow on the Wall studio. Blake is also one of the specialists to call on when you need music for a new pilot! We' re going to nose around a bit to find out about these movies and shows as well as learn why his studio is called Cow on the Wall (Hint, look on your right!)

What’s your background in music?

My background is that I began playing piano when I was very, very little, and also writing, quote "writing" music when I was very little. I was mostly self-taught because I grew up in a town without much musical education, »

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[DVD Review] Falling Down: Deluxe Edition

28 May 2009 5:55 AM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »

Somewhat lazily dismissed at the time of its release as merely a “white collar Taxi Driver” this taut, tidy, intelligent thriller has stood the test of time and slowly ascended to something approaching cult status. It’s a career best performance for Michael Douglas, whose career has largely defined itself through unflattering turns in risky projects. Wall Street might be more showy and Fatal Attraction more accessible, but it’s the jaw-clenching resentment and white knuckle intensity of this ordinary man pushed past the brink that stands as Douglas’ finest hour. It’s also by far and away Joel Schumacher’s best film; also, it's further testament to the performance of his leading man and Ebbe Roe Smith’s layered script that a director who can, in all honesty, fuck up a cup of coffee could deliver such a complex and compelling picture.

It’s 1993, and the Cold War has ended. »

- Neil Pedley

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Contest: Win Some Great Prizes from Defiance

19 May 2009 10:16 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Defiance will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 2 and we have a very special contest in store for our readers. Not only are we giving away copies of the DVD, like we normally do, but we are also giving away copies of the film's screenplay as well. You know these amazing prizes will go fast, so be sure to enter this contest today.

Winners Receive:

- Defiance DVD

- Defiance screenplay

to enter this big giveaway today.

Based on an extraordinary true story, "Defiance" is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell »

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Exclusive Video: New Defiance DVD Special Feature Clip

18 May 2009 9:28 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

We have an exclusive special feature clip from Defiance, which will hit the shelves on DVD and Blu-ray on June 2. Click below for our exclusive clip from one of the special features, which takes you behind the scenes of this explosive drama.

Link Itembed Itrate It+ LISTExclusive: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Based on an extraordinary true story, Defiance is an epic tale of family, honor, vengeance and salvation in World War II. The year is 1941 and the Jews of Eastern Europe are being massacred by the thousands. Managing to escape certain death, three brothers take refuge in the dense surrounding woods they have known since childhood. There they begin their desperate battle against the Nazis. Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell star as brothers who turn a primitive struggle to survive into something far more consequential - a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones by saving thousands of others. »

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DVD release inspirations including Bride Wars

18 May 2009 2:02 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »

A bright and breezy top o’ the morning to you Boxwishers. This week we’re inundated with exciting new DVD releases. Some weeks things can be a little slow or somewhat uninspiring with the only heavy-hitters old titles making their Blu-Ray debut, but we’re happy to report that that’s not the case this week with four newbies to choose from. So take your pick. We’ve got comedy romance, wartime drama, political intrigue and supernatural action. There’s got to be something within that lot that tickles your fancy…

If you see… Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway star as best friends that become rivals when their weddings are booked on the same day in the girlie comedy, Bride Wars.

Why Not Check out our rundown of the top ten best movie wedding dresses. Visit the official website and choose whether you fancy taking the side of Hudson’s »

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Linkin Park record new track for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack

15 May 2009 4:32 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »

The Decepticons have been defeated, Bumblebee is nursed back to his former glory and all is well for our heroes Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) and Mikaela Barnes (Megan Fox) at the end of 2007’s blockbuster Transformers. Cue the credits accompanied by the latest rock anthem from nu-metal band Linkin Park, “What I’ve Done”. The song, the band’s first single from their album “Minutes to Midnight” perfectly suited the Michael Bay spectacle and was a clever choice to wrap up all the onscreen action. Now fast forward two years and it seems that the production team behind the new Transformers film, Revenge of the Fallen have once again snagged the Californian combo for soundtrack duties.

The song is called “New Divide” and is due to receive its first radio play on Monday 18th May after which it will be available to download from iTunes. But for those looking to catch a snatch, »

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Alan & Marilyn Bergman Tribute

7 May 2009 5:12 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »

Songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman, among whose compositions are "The Way We Were" and the song score for Yentl, will be the recipients of an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tribute on Friday, May 29, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening will be hosted by music producer and composer Quincy Jones, and will feature film clips, personal remembrances from the Bergmans’ colleagues and friends, and live performances of several Oscar-nominated songs. In addition to the honorees, special guests include Dave Grusin, James Newton Howard and Michel Legrand. The former Marilyn Keith (born in New York City in Nov. 1929) met Alan Bergman (born in Brooklyn in Sept. 1925) more than fifty years ago. Their professional partnership has resulted in hundreds of songs for film, television, theater, recordings and concert performances, in addition to 16 Oscar nominations and three awards: [...] »

- Andre Soares

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The Dark Knight soundtrack up for Classical Brit Award

22 April 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »

It’s been a weird ol’ ride for film composers Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard regarding their musical contribution to last year’s bat blockbuster The Dark Knight. There have been highs – the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, the 2008 World Soundtrack Award for Film Composer of the Year for Howard and a BAFTA Award nomination, and lows – snubbed by the Oscars (they didn’t even score a nomination), but their journey could soon be taking another upswing as the celebrated duo’s soundtrack has been featured on the shortlist for the Soundtrack of the Year Award at this year’s Classical Brit Awards.

Bizarrely Howard will be competing against himself in the category, his work on Will Smith flick I Am Legend joining Paul Cantelon’s period romp The Other Boleyn Girl on the list of three. Howard is a popular choice, having »

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'Dark Knight' composer gets Brits nod

21 April 2009 8:16 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

James Newton Howard has received two nominations for this year's Classical Brit Awards. The Dark Knight composer has been shortlisted for his work on the Batman sequel alongside co-composer Hans Zimmer. Howard also received a nomination for his score on the Will Smith movie I Am Legend. Gustavo Dudamel, Sir Charles MacKerras and Sir Colin Davis will battle for the Male Artist Of The Year (more) »

- By Mayer Nissim

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