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Christmas and new year TV films
18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
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Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all, »
- Paul Howlett
Christmas and new year TV films
18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
Choose a date
Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all, »
- Paul Howlett
This decade’s film: 2000-2004
14 December 2009 8:08 AM, PST | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
Pottermania, Tolkein-mania, Twilight-mania…it’s fair to say that the noughties have been a strong one for different kinds of mania. Moreover, it’s also been the time for some pretty awesome movies. 2000 marked a particularly promising start: American Beauty, the directorial debut from Sam Mendes was a unique critique on the American dream that attracted widespread acclaim, being nominated for 8 Academy Awards and winning 5; including Best Picture. His next project, Road to Perdition proved this success to be no fluke. Apparently this was a good time for new directors, as further evidenced by Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides, and Spike Jonze’s Being John Malkovich. Not that the decade was limited to low-budget concept flicks. Box office-smashing comic book adaptations became the name of the game; ranging from the great (Spider-Man, X-Men and Hellboy), to the not so much (Daredevil and Fantastic Four). It became (almost) socially acceptable »
- Uprising
New Wachowski Brothers Movie Being Filmed?
8 December 2009 4:23 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Ever since completing the Matrix trilogy in 2003, Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski have directed only one movie (last year's Speed Racer), leaving many to wonder when they'd next get behind the camera. Ariana Huffington, of all people, may have given us an answer.
The co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post posted some photos on her Twitter account yesterday (along with some tweets) suggesting that she's involved in a new feature movie from the Wachowskis.
The tweets indicate that the movie will be a look at the current war in Iraq from the vantage point of a futuristic society. Check the twitpic photos to see more of Huffington's wild hairdo.
Next Showing:
Link | Posted 12/8/2009 by Rich Z
Andy Wachowski | Larry Wachowski | The Matrix | Speed Racer | The Matrix Reloaded | The Matrix Revolutions »
- Rich Z Zwelling
James McTeigue Interview, Ninja Assassin
26 November 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
We sat down recently with director James McTeigue to talk about his new film, “Ninja Assassin,” based on a screenplay by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski, and starring Korean pop star Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune and legendary martial arts performer Sho Kosugi.
As a boy in Sydney, McTeigue was exposed to a variety of world cinema and television and was heavily influenced by ninja television shows like "Shintaro" and "Phantom Agents," and by films such as "Shinobi No Mono." He graduated from Sydney University, where he studied art and film.
McTeigue made his directorial debut helming the iconoclastic screen adaptation of the graphic novel "V for Vendetta." He came to the project through his relationship with the Wachowski brothers, for whom he served as the assistant director on all three "Matrix" films. His other previous film credits as an assistant director include "Speed Racer" and "Dark City. »
Movie Review: “Ninja Assassin”
25 November 2009 3:53 PM, PST | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
Seen on: November 19, 2009
The players: Director: James McTeigue, Writer: J. Michael Straczynski, Cast: Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune
Facts of interest: Produced by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.
The plot: Rain plays a killer ninja who escapes from his clan and becomes a target himself. He also protects a Europol agent who knows too much about the ninjas.
Our thoughts: James McTeigue’s “Ninja Assassin” is one of the most ridiculous action flicks I’ve seen in a long time. Parts of it are indeed moderately entertaining, but all in all, it’s nothing but a brainless, unnecessary big-screen mess filled with terrible dialogue, monotonous action scenes and a story as thin as your admission ticket. »
- Franck Tabouring
[Interview] Rain on Ninja Assassin
25 November 2009 3:52 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
When I was offered to participate in a roundtable with the (overseas) famous pop star Rain I didn’t really know anything about him. Didn’t know he was a musician or the fact that he has some intense fans. To me, he was just the minor character in Speed Racer and the upcoming star of Ninja Assassin. That changed a little bit when Rain arrived at the screening I attended. It became obvious that he was quite popular due to the plenty of rabid fans that were there, which all came off as quite creepy. With all that said, here’s what Rain had to say about Ninja Assassin, which is now in theaters.
I believe you were at comic-con last year, was that fun?
Rain: Yes, it was fun. It was [a] great experience. I love comic-con.
Since you worked with James on Speed Racer was that were »
- JackGiroux
Joel Silver Interview, Ninja Assassin
22 November 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
Joel Silver, one of the most prolific and successful producers in the history of motion pictures, has produced over 50 films, including the groundbreaking “The Matrix” trilogy, the blockbuster four-part “Lethal Weapon” franchise, and the seminal action films “Die Hard” and “Predator.” To date, Silver’s catalog of films have earned more than $10 billion in worldwide revenue from all sources.
Under his Silver Pictures banner, Silver is currently producing “Sherlock Holmes,” directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and Rachel McAdams, and set for a Christmas release; and the action thriller “The Book of Eli,” starring Denzel Washington under the direction of Albert and Allen Hughes, and due out January 2010.
MoviesOnline caught up this weekend with Joel at the Los Angeles press day for his new film, "Ninja Assassin.” The film is directed by James McTeigue from a screenplay by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski and »
Contest: Win Huge Prizes from Ninja Assassin!
20 November 2009 6:32 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Ninja Assassin is leaping into theaters on November 25th. Starring Pop Superstar Rain, this blood-soaked adventure is sure to appease the tiny Ninja hiding in all our hearts. If you want to join the clan, you'll need some of this exciting and cool swag that we are giving away in honor of the film's release. We've got stealth backpacks, beanies, and T-shirts waiting for your next Ninja mission. This stuff isn't going to stick around our dojo forever. Hurry up and slice your way into this contest before a better ninja gets there first! Here's how you can win:
We're giving away the following prizes:
- Stealth Ninja Backpack
- Ninja Assassin Beanie
- Ninja Assassin Silver Tee
- Ninja Assassin Full Zip Hoodie
- Sets of Ninja Star Push Pins
- Ninja Assassin 2"x3" Tattoo
- Sets of 4 Die-Cut Ninja Star Coaster
to enter this exciting contest today!
Raizo »
Ninja Assassin Giveaway - Who Wants Free Ninja Swag!
19 November 2009 12:10 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Opening on November 25th is Warner Bros. Ninja Assassin. As you can probably guess from the title, it’s all about Ninja’s and it’s an almost non-stop action movie. The movie is directed by James McTeigue (V for Vendetta) and produced by Andy and Larry Wachowski as well as Joel Silver, so you should know what kind of movie you’re getting. At any rate, to help promote the film, we’ve been given a ton of Ninja Assassin swag to giveaway. If you’d like to win any of it, hit the jump to see what we’ve got and how to enter. Also, if you’d like to see some clips from the movie, you can check them out here.
If you want to win any of Ninja Assassin items, all you need to do is email thecollidermailbox@gmail.com with your name and address and »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
New Ninja Assassin Clips
12 November 2009 7:44 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Six new video clips have emerged for Ninja Assassin, the latest action spectacle from producer Joel Silver and his V for Vendetta and Speed Racer partners, Andy and Larry Wachowski (the creators of The Matrix trilogy). The trio of producers brought V for Vendetta's director, James McTeigue, in to helm the feature, which was shot in Berlin, Germany.
Starring Korean pop star Rain in his first featured role, Ninja Assassin tells the story of Raizo, a boy trained to kill in an orphanage that serves as an assassin factory for the Ozunu Clan, a secret society thought only to exist in myth and legend. When Raizo attempts to escape from the clan and start a new life, they track him down to exact their revenge.
Next Showing: Ninja Assassin opens November 25
Ninja Assassin - Trailer
This trailer follows the path of one person, from boy to man, who becomes »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Ninja Assassin - Feast your eyes on 18 clips including interviews and behind-the-scenes looks!
10 November 2009 10:38 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
"Ninja Assassin" is coming. The James McTiegue-directed actioner from Warner Bros. Pictures opens on November 25th. Visit the "Ninja Assassin" group to see the 18 new clips which include interviews with star Rain, Naomie Harris, Rick Yune, James McTiegue and many, many others. There are also new clips from the film as well as b-roll. Don't miss this one, it looks guaranteed to please. A Dark Castle Entertainment and Legendary Pictures production. Written by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski based on the story by Matthew Sand. Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski, Grant Hill and Joel Silver produce. "Ninja Assassin" follows Raizo (Rain), one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, »
Watch the First Clip from Ninja Assassin!
5 September 2009 8:02 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
MTV has unleashed the first clip from Larry and Andy Wachowski's Ninja Assassin directed by James McTeigue and starring Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi and Rick Yune.
In the film, Raizo (Rain) is one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them...and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge. In Berlin, Europol agent Mika Coretti (Naomie Harris) has stumbled upon a money trail linking several political murders to an underground network of untraceable assassins from the Far East. Defying the orders of her superior, Ryan Maslow (Ben Miles), Mika digs into top secret agency files to learn the truth behind the murders. »
New TV Spot from Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Ninja Assassin'
4 September 2009 12:33 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See a new TV Spot from the Warner Bros. Pictures action release "Ninja Assassin," starring Naomie Harris, Rain, Rick Yune, Kang Sung, Randall Duk Kim, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi and Togo Igawa. Directed By: James McTeigue Written By: Matthew Sand, J. Michael Straczynski based on the story by Matthew Sand Produced By: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski, Grant Hill, Joel Silver »
A Complete Reboot for Stalled 'Superman' Film
21 August 2009 2:53 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
While no one has been attached to direct a new "Superman" film, speculations about what the film is going to be like keep swirling. Most recently, James McTeigue, who has been long rumored to direct the stalled "Superman" film project, has shared his idea on making it as a complete reboot should he join the project.
McTeigue, who previously helmed "Ninja Assassin" and "V for Vendetta", told MTV on August 20, "I think if I was ever going to go near Superman, I would do a complete reboot-take it in a direction that you would absolutely not expect, actually." He then added, "So, that would be my thinking on it, if I was ever going to go near Superman."
The filmmaker further detailed his idea for upcoming "Superman" project, saying "I think it's good that they just had a court case where, basically, if you make another Superman movie, you can't »
- AceShowbiz.com
Is James McTeigue Directing the Next Superman?
7 August 2009 2:42 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Last week, IESB reported that Warner Bros. had closed the door on Bryan Singer's involvement with Superman and were looking to reboot the franchise, possibly with James McTeigue as director and Andy and Larry Wachowski producing.
Warner was supposedly hoping for a more action-oriented director, which McTeigue may prove to be with his upcoming Ninja Assassin. However, when SlashFilm asked McTeigue about the possibility of directing Superman, his answer was decidely vague:
You know ... I ... I would say. .. I'll keep you guessing, actually. It's good not to dispel every rumor, right? McTeigue's answer was surprising considering he was the one to announce Warner's interest in having the Wachowskis take over the Superman franchise in February. At the time, McTeigue thought the Wachowskis may be too busy should their pet project Plastic Man get off the ground, though McTeigue says the movie, at this point, is dead:
Obviously, Larry and Andy, »
- Ryan Gowland
"Ninja Assassin" - Trailer embedded and a new poster.
28 July 2009 10:27 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See the trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures' "Ninja Assassin," starring Rick Yune, Kang Sung, Naomie Harris, Randall Duk Kim, Rain, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi and Togo Igawa. The film tells of Raizo (played by Rick Yune) who is raised to become one of the deadliest assassins in the world by the Ozuna Clan. When betrayed by the clan, he manages to escape and plan his revenge. The actioner is helmed by James McTeigue and written by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski based on the story by Matthew Sand. Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski, Grant Hill and Joel Silver produce. »
Here's the cool trailer for 'Ninja Assassin'
24 July 2009 7:57 PM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
A brand-new trailer for James McTeigue's upcoming action flick "Ninja Assassin" has popped up online, and you can admire it after the jump. It looks pretty darn cool.
Written by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski, the film follows a skilled assassin who breaks free from a dangerous secret society following the death of his friend.
Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski produce "Ninja Assassin," which hits theaters Nov. 25, 2009. The cast includes Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles and Rick Yune.
James McTeigue previously directed "V for Vendetta," which I really enjoyed. Judging by this trailer, we'll get plenty of stunning action to enjoy in the flick. Bring it on! »
- Franck Tabouring
Ninja Assassin Trailer and Poster Arrive Online
23 July 2009 10:55 AM, PDT | TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news »
V for Vendetta producers Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski and director James McTeigue are back with Ninja Assassin and the first trailer and poster have made their way online. The action flick opens in November and centers on a young ninja who turns his back on the orphanage that raised him, leading to a confrontation with a fellow ninja from the clan. Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski (Changeling) penned the screenplay and the film stars Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi and Rick Yune. »
- James Cook
Ninja Assassin trailer
23 July 2009 5:08 AM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
MTV Movies Blog just landed both the first poster and trailer for the upcoming Larry and Andy Wachowski produced and James McTeigue directed actioner Ninja Assassin. In it, Korean superstar Rain stars as an orphan raised in a ninja assassination clan but when they betray him, he goes on the run and starts killing people in incredibly stylized ways. The action in the trailer is basically ninjas by way of the The Matrix. Is that the big reveal at the end? That ninjas control the »
- Omar Aviles
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