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Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris to Team Up for Another Comedy?
17 November 2009 5:17 AM, PST | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
Ryan Reynolds is set to team up again with Anna Faris, who played his singing girlfriend star in the hit Just Friends. The new comedy from Universal is called Tmi, in which Reynolds and Faris are eyeing starring roles.
Variety tells us that the script was written by Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith and Marc Klein, and centers on the comic premise that while honesty is the best policy for a relationship, “too much information” might not be the best thing.
I love both Reynolds and Faris and to see them both in a comedy again would make me very happy. Just Friends is one of my favorite comedies because they are both so funny in it. I am glad that even though Reynolds is getting the big superhero gigs that he is sticking to the comedies that have made his career.
People forget that Reynolds started in a RomCom show, Two Guys and a Girl. »
- Kevin Coll
Clock Ticking for MGM; Logo and Library Heading to the Auction Block?
11 November 2009 11:09 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
If the word coming out of Hollywood this evening is correct, we are about to lose a huge piece of cinematic history. MGM, which boasts one of the best known logos in the entertainment business and a library of some 4,000 films, could be placed on the auction block due to its massive $3.7 billion debt.
What that means for the three MGM horror projects we've been reporting on this year -- Joss Whedon's Cabin in the Woods ( currently delayed to Feb., 2011), Vadim Perelman's Poltergist redux (slated for Nov., 2010), and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's reboot of Roger Corman's classic X: The Man With the X-ray Eyes (which we've heard nothing about since March) -- is, of course, up in the air, as it just about everything else involving the studio right now.
Here's what is known, per Variety:
A major, such as Time Warner, could buy the MGM-ua library »
- Uncle Creepy
10 Most Fascinating 'End of the World' Movies
8 November 2009 4:59 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
There are many theories, ideas or should I say 'schools of thought' on how the world would end. At the height of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation ranks at the very top. While others argue it will not be man who will destroy the world (directly) but - an epidemic of global proportions (most probably from a potent strain of virus - think: I am Legend) or severe climactic change (another ice age perhaps? That would be Day After Tommorow right?) or mechanical uprising (The Terminator, anyone?) or even attack from the outside - conquering aliens (Mars Attacks!) or perhaps an asteroid. And let's not forget zombies!
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- - - Inspired by the upcoming release of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster epic 2012, tMF listed down 10 of the most fascinating 'end of the world' movies.
Before looking at the list, you need to know that it's not based »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Fascinating 'End of the World' Movies
8 November 2009 4:59 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
There are many theories, ideas or should I say 'schools of thought' on how the world would end. At the height of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation ranks at the very top. While others argue it will not be man who will destroy the world (directly) but - an epidemic of global proportions (most probably from a potent strain of virus - think: I am Legend) or severe climactic change (another ice age perhaps? That would be Day After Tommorow right?) or mechanical uprising (The Terminator, anyone?) or even attack from the outside - conquering aliens (Mars Attacks!) or perhaps an asteroid. And let's not forget zombies!
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- - - Inspired by the upcoming release of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster epic 2012, tMF listed down 10 of the most fascinating 'end of the world' movies.
Before looking at the list, you need to know that it's not based »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Fascinating 'End of the World' Movies
8 November 2009 4:59 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
There are many theories, ideas or should I say 'schools of thought' on how the world would end. At the height of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation ranks at the very top. While others argue it will not be man who will destroy the world (directly) but - an epidemic of global proportions (most probably from a potent strain of virus - think: I am Legend) or severe climactic change (another ice age perhaps? That would be Day After Tommorow right?) or mechanical uprising (The Terminator, anyone?) or even attack from the outside - conquering aliens (Mars Attacks!) or perhaps an asteroid. And let's not forget zombies!
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- - - Inspired by the upcoming release of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster epic 2012, tMF listed down 10 of the most fascinating 'end of the world' movies.
Before looking at the list, you need to know that it's not based »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Fascinating 'End of the World' Movies
8 November 2009 4:59 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
There are many theories, ideas or should I say 'schools of thought' on how the world would end. At the height of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation ranks at the very top. While others argue it will not be man who will destroy the world (directly) but - an epidemic of global proportions (most probably from a potent strain of virus - think: I am Legend) or severe climactic change (another ice age perhaps? That would be Day After Tommorow right?) or mechanical uprising (The Terminator, anyone?) or even attack from the outside - conquering aliens (Mars Attacks!) or perhaps an asteroid. And let's not forget zombies!
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- - - Inspired by the upcoming release of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster epic 2012, tMF listed down 10 of the most fascinating 'end of the world' movies.
Before looking at the list, you need to know that it's not based »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
10 Most Fascinating 'End of the World' Movies
8 November 2009 4:59 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
There are many theories, ideas or should I say 'schools of thought' on how the world would end. At the height of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation ranks at the very top. While others argue it will not be man who will destroy the world (directly) but - an epidemic of global proportions (most probably from a potent strain of virus - think: I am Legend) or severe climactic change (another ice age perhaps? That would be Day After Tommorow right?) or mechanical uprising (The Terminator, anyone?) or even attack from the outside - conquering aliens (Mars Attacks!) or perhaps an asteroid. And let's not forget zombies!
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- - - Inspired by the upcoming release of Roland Emmerich's latest disaster epic 2012, tMF listed down 10 of the most fascinating 'end of the world' movies.
Before looking at the list, you need to know that it's not based »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Fall Frights: 28 Weeks Later (Film Review)
20 October 2009 12:15 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
In the spirit of Halloween '09, we're breaking out reviews (some new, some old) of some Fall Frights you may want to work into your monthly viewing.
Originally published, 05/01/2007
Sequels aren’t supposed to be as good as 28 Weeks Later, which does what more follow-ups should, and so few do: It uses the concepts introduced in its predecessor as the spine for a fresh dramatic story, instead of simply rehashing the elements that made the original work. In so doing, it manages at numerous points to be every bit as scary and intense as the original, while maintaining an even bleaker and more uncompromising outlook. This is not the kind of cinematic second helping that hedges its commercial bets by scaling back the confrontational stuff.
28 Weeks Later was directed and co-scripted by Spain’s Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who won significant acclaim for his 2001 debut feature Intacto. I admired that film »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Lists of Doom Xxvi: Nick Coleman of 1997
11 October 2009 1:03 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Greetings Fango Fiends! It's time once again for another installment of Fangoria Musick's Lists Of Doom - the column where we track down some of your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) bands to get their thoughts on on the world of horror, and which films scare them.
For #26 we caught up with Nick Coleman, drummer for Chicago's 1997 - whose sophomore album Notes From The Underground hit's retail this Tuesday. So what scares Nick? Check out his List of classic films and writers after the jump!
A Clockwork Orange (1971) written by Anthony Burgess
Just the over all crazy state of mind that Alex is in.. that’s why I love this movie.
28 Weeks Later (2007) written by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
The best modern-day zombie movie
A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) written by Wes Craven
A classic. Love Freddy, not Jason
The Shining (1980) written by Stephen King
I saw this when I was little »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
John Logan Pens Vampire Flick The Passage For Fox 2000, Ridley Scott Might Direct
15 September 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Fox 2000 is paying seven figures for John Logan (”The Aviator,” “Sweeney Todd”) to adapt “The Passage”, a 1,200 page novel by Jordan Ainsley about a group of terminally ill patients who are cured after being bitten by South American bats. Ridley Scott is in talks to direct, which would be epic as Scott and Logan haven’t worked together since “Gladiator.” More on this pairing and the project after the jump.
According to Variety, Ainsley’s novel sold to publisher Ballentine on an incomplete manuscript and an outline, which Fox 2000 then snatched before anything hit book stands–and they still haven’t. Ainsley is the pen name of Justin Cronin, who has written two prior novels and previously won the Pen/Hemingway award for his work. “The Passage” the book is set to release next summer.
As for the Fox film, the mad dash to claim the rights is clearly a »
- Michael Sullivan
Reject Radio: Episode 15: We’re Being Cancelled
25 August 2009 2:27 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Brought to you by: Yeah, Hi, this is Dolph Lundgren from the set of The Expendables, and you're listening to Reject Radio! This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, Rob Hunter stops by and plays both the roles of Neil Miller and Bethany Perryman despite having never taken an acting class in his life. I, on the other hand, continue to deliver insightful, intelligent, and witty commentary on the nature of fart jokes while Hunter blathers on and on about the recent releases and topical movie news. Inglourious Basterds Reviewed! Thirst Reviewed! Those reviews reviewed! Plus, advice on car maintenance. Fresh out the box. Stop, look and watch! Ready yet? Get set! It's...Reject Radio. Listen Here: Download This Episode On This Week’s Show: Segment 1: Ripped From the Headlines [0:00 - 45:00abouts] We are the highest rated show of all time on iTunes Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis to Pretentiously Have Sex with Each Other »
- Dr. Cole Abaius
AlphaBits: 'Bioshock' Captures Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
25 August 2009 11:32 AM, PDT | AirlockAlpha.com | See recent Airlock Alpha news »
Moving the filming of "Bioshock" overseas might have cost the movie version of the popular console game a big-name director, but it's still moving forward with yet another veteran at the helm. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will take over "Bioshock" from Gore Verbinski, the Pirates of the Caribbean developer who was once committed to doing the $160 million film, but dropped out when helming a film somewhere other than the United States possibly could've interfered in other projects he's working on. The development of a "Bioshock" movie has been going on for 15 months now since Take Two and Universal Studios said they would explore a film written by "Star Trek: Nemesis" scribe John Logan. Verbinski, however, will continue on as a producer. Fresnadillo is best known for directing "28 Weeks »
Geek gossip: The Hobbit, Twilight, BioShock, Priest, John Carter of Mars
25 August 2009 10:21 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Ian McKellen, presenting an all-night screening of the Lord of the Rings trilogy at the BFI IMAX in London, spoke about the two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit (produced by Peter Jackson, directed by Guillermo del Toro), in which he will reprise his role as Gandalf.
He told the audience he is expected to start filming in March and revealed: "I think I pretty much know who is going to play [Bilbo] and you are going to be very pleased with that casting."
Jordan Scott, author of the 2006 vampire novel The Nocturne has filed a lawsuit in California against Twilight author Stephenie Meyer, accusing her of stealing ideas from her book for the fourth Twilight novel Breaking Dawn.
Scott had earlier sent a 'cease and desist' letter to Meyer's publisher Hachette Book Group, claiming Meyer's Breaking Dawn contains many similar situations to The Nocturne, including passages about a wedding and an »
- David Bentley
‘Bioshock’ looks to nab ‘28 Weeks Later’ director
25 August 2009 8:24 AM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Proving that you can’t keep a good idea down, Universal is in talks with 28 Weeks Later director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to direct its action-thriller Bioshock. Fresnadillo would fill void in the director’s chair left by the recently-exited Pirates of the Caribbean head Gore Verbinski.
Verbinski left Pirates of the Caribbean 4 for Bioshock, but the project experienced multiple setbacks during its pre-production phase. Universal recently put the breaks on the project thanks to a skyrocketing budget ($160 million). When the studio wanted to move the project abroad, Verbinski declined. Try as he might, the man cannot be in two places at once since he is under contract to direct the animated film Rango, starring the voice of Johnny Depp. He’ll stay on as producer.
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film in 1996 for Esposados.
Bioshock follows the story of Jack, a plane crash survivor who »
- Erik Buckman
Bioshock Will Get New Director, Probably Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
25 August 2009 6:52 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Gore Verbinski had previously warned he might leave the big-screen adaptation of video game Bioshock should the production shoot overseas. And given that Universal Pictures was considering that option to take advantage of tax credits and exchange rates, the news that Verbinski "has stepped out of the director's slot" doesn't come as a huge shock.
With Verbinski out, that leaves the director's chair open for Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. He impressed Universal with his English-language debut, 28 Weeks Later, plus — huge bonus — Fresnadillo's from Spain and has no problem working in Europe. Fresnadillo is awaiting approval from Take Two Interactive, the studio responsible for the Bioshock video game. Verbinski will stay on as producer.
The directing change could be good news for Pirates of the Caribbean fans, if it creates room for Verbinski to return for Pirates 4 — a project he'd left to concentrate on Bioshock.
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- Ryan Gowland
Verbinski Officially Out, ‘Bioshock’ Finds New Director
24 August 2009 10:10 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Universal is moving forward with Bioshock, a video game adaptation that hit troubled waters earlier this year. The studio put the project on hold when its skyrocketing budget concerned executives already looking at a low year in a poor economy.
Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy director Gore Verbinksi was originally attached, but bailed when Universal wanted him to take the lengthy production overseas for a necessary tax credit. Rather than wind up abroad and miss out on the animated film Rango with Johnny Depp and Paramount, Verbinski walked.
In his place, according to Variety, Universal is in discussions with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, the Spanish director of 28 Weeks Later. It’s definitely a gamble for the studio, putting an expensive property in the hands of a filmmaker with only one Hollywood hit rather than an experienced franchise builder like Verbinski. Take-Two Interactive, the game developer, has to okay the choice before a deal can be signed. »
- Jeff Leins
'Bioshock' is Back … with a New Director
24 August 2009 4:06 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
Fan of the Bioshock video game will be happy to hear that the planned big-screen adaptation has jumped up, dusted itself off and is ready to have another go at it. Earlier this summer it was announced that Gore Verbinski (first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies) was leaving the project because its giant budget was forcing the project to film overseas…and, well, he didn't want to do that. Now, though, Variety tells us that Universal has moved on with their lives and is in talks with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) to helm the film, which will follow the only survivor of a plane crash out at sea who soon discovers an underwater utopia that's way more dangerous than it lets on. It's an interesting move to go from Verbinski (who's remained onboard in a...
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- Fandango
Universal Finds Director for "Bioshock"
24 August 2009 3:19 PM, PDT | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is in serious talks to direct "Bioshock" for Universal Pictures. It's an adaptation of the Take-Two-Interactive videogame.
Fresnadillo is known for directing "28 Weeks Later."
Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise) was attached to direct but stepped out due to his commitment to Paramount's animated film "Rango" reuniting him with his "Pirates" star Johnny Depp. The actor is set to voice the lead character.
Verbinski is still attached as "Bioshock's" producer. At one point, Universal and Verbinski couldn't agree on the budget (the film's original budget, under Verbinski, was reaching $160 million).
With Fresnadillo's involvement, this underwater adventure (the film is set in the underwater city of Rapture) sails forward. »
- Manny
‘BioShock’ Film Gets a New Director
24 August 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
As many fans of the videogame franchise know, news of a BioShock film has kept us all in suspense since word of it first surfaced nearly a year ago. Initially, Universal greenlit the pic and had Pirates of the Caribbean franchise director Gore Verbinski attached to the project. Sadly, Verbinski had to leave the film due to scheduling conflicts, but not before the film’s budget had ballooned to $160 Million — which may be another reason for his departure.
Now, word comes from Slash FIlm that Universal has found a replacement for Verbinski: writer/director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who’s last film was the decently successful 28 Weeks Later. Set in an alternative history 1960, BioShock follows the story of a plane crash survivor named Jack, who must explore the underwater city of Rapture, and survive attacks by the mutated beings and mechanical drones that populate it.
Jack is drawn into a power »
- Joe Gillis
Universal finds its 'Bioshock' director
24 August 2009 11:53 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
"28 Weeks Later" director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is in talks to direct "Bioshock," the Universal Pictures adaptation of the Take-Two Interactive videogame.Gore Verbinski has stepped out of the directing slot, but remains the film's producer through his Universal-based Blind Wink production company. John Logan wrote the script.According to Variety, Verbinski opted out of directing because the studio's budget plan for the film has been revamped to direct abroad in order to take advantage of tax credits and favorable exchange rates. Verbinski couldn't commit to an overseas shoot because he is locked into directing the Paramount animated film "Rango," with the title character voiced by his "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp.Fresnadillo directed the 2001 Spanish thriller "Intacto," and made »
- Adnan Tezer
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