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2012 and how good viral marketing can go bad

13 November 2009 4:10 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Disaster movie 2012 inspired panic in the States with Nasa having to reassure Americans that the world wasn't about to end. Is movie viral marketing getting too clever for its own good?

When Columbia Pictures launched a marketing campaign for 2012 – the latest disaster movie from serial Earth molester Roland Emmerich, where the planet, played by America, is set for impending doom – they didn't do it by halves.

First, there was a teaser trailer showing a tsunami crashing over the Himalayas. The Earth was going to end in 2012, it said, and the world's governments aren't doing enough to prepare us. Search "2012", it said, for "the truth" (the "truth" turned out to be over 1,000 real websites and 175 real books obsessed with 2012 as the end of time).

Then, there was a fake website – the "Institute for Human Continuity" – which consisted of a screen stating that for 25 years they'd been assessing threats to the continuation of mankind, »

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The view: Richard Kelly enters The Twilight Zone with The Box

13 November 2009 6:33 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »

Rod Serling's ghostly shadow looms large over the latest film from the director of Donnie Darko – but what's the problem? It's a hell of a show to take cues from

In certain eyes, the impending release of The Box, the third film from the still more-or-less boyish Richard Kelly, will be notable mostly as a trial by public opinion for its creator. This is, after all, quite the crossroads for a director whose deservedly beloved debut Donnie Darko proposed him as the emo David Lynch before its follow-up Southland Tales instantly made a lot of us stick a large and hasty question mark beside that judgment. Much therefore rides on his latest project. But, for me, the mixed response to the movie so far – out in the Us last week, released here next month – has been interesting not just for its implications about Kelly's future, but because almost every »

- Danny Leigh

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The view: Richard Kelly enters The Twilight Zone with The Box

13 November 2009 6:33 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Rod Serling's ghostly shadow looms large over the latest film from the director of Donnie Darko – but what's the problem? It's a hell of a show to take cues from

In certain eyes, the impending release of The Box, the third film from the still more-or-less boyish Richard Kelly, will be notable mostly as a trial by public opinion for its creator. This is, after all, quite the crossroads for a director whose deservedly beloved debut Donnie Darko proposed him as the emo David Lynch before its follow-up Southland Tales instantly made a lot of us stick a large and hasty question mark beside that judgment. Much therefore rides on his latest project. But, for me, the mixed response to the movie so far – out in the Us last week, released here next month – has been interesting not just for its implications about Kelly's future, but because almost every »

- Danny Leigh

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November 6: DVD alternatives to this weekend’s multiplex offerings

7 November 2009 12:48 PM, PST | www.flickfilosopher.com | See recent FlickFilosopher news »

We know how it is: You’d like to go to the movies this weekend, but you’re gonna be busy staring at a big button, arguing with yourself about whether or not to push it. But you can have a multiplex-like experience at home with a collection of the right DVDs. And when someone asks you on Monday, “Hey, did you see The Box this weekend?” you can reply, “No, I contemplated cinematic moral conundrums of a different order.” Instead Of: The Box, Richard Kelly’s mysterious thriller about a moral dilemma -- push a button, kill a stranger, and pocket a cool million -- that turns out to be far stranger than it appears at first... Watch: Kelly’s first film, the deeply disturbing Donnie Darko (2001), which bends time as well as moral expectations in order to craft a deliciously odd parable about sacrifice; it’s so good »

- MaryAnn Johanson

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James Mangold’s Witchita Starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz Turns to Knight And Day

13 October 2009 10:24 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

Previously known as “Witchita” and once known as “Trouble Man”, the upcoming Tom Cruise/Cameron Diaz film will now be titled “Knight and Day”, which sounds like a title Kenneth the Page would come up with when pitching a sitcom about a medieval knight transported to modern times and falling in love with a woman with the last name “Day”.  Hit the jump for details on the film and why its potential success may have little to do with its lead actors.

15 years ago, Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, would have been able to make this an easy summer blockbuster.  It was only eight years ago when they opened “Vanilla Sky” to a $25 million opening weekend even though it’s an almost shot-for-shot remake of the mindfucking Spanish film, “Abre Los Ojos”.  But 15 years ago, people didn’t think Tom Cruise had gone off the deep end and Cameron Diaz »

- Matt Goldberg

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Paul Dano Joins Cruise And Diaz In “Wichita”

26 September 2009 8:46 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »

Paul Dano will star alongside Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz in action comedy, formerly titled “Wichita.”

The movie will be directed by James Mangold (”3:10 to Yuma,” “Walk the Line,” “Kate & Leopold“). Scott Frank and Dana Fox wrote the script but Mangold rewrote the screenplay with Laeta Kalogridis (”Shutter Island“).

The story follows a secret agent Milner (Cruise) who finds himself teamed with a Midwestern single woman June (Diaz) who has had terrible luck with men.

Dano will play a charming but mysterious scientist whose invention is at the center of Cruise and Diaz’s chase.

The movie will also star Maggie Grace and Marc Blucas.

Shooting starts next month in Boston, Ma.

Cruise and Diaz appeared together back in 2001’s “Vanilla Sky,” Us version of “Abre Los Ojos” (1997) directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

Dano is in Spike Jonze’s upcoming “Where the Wild Things Are” and in “The Extra Man »

- Fiona

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AFI to debut Crash Love on MySpace Today

22 September 2009 12:43 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Last week Fangoria Musick gave you an exclusive preview of "Torch Song" from AFI's forthcoming Crash Love (listen here), and starting today the album will receive an exclusive first airing in its entirety on MySpace.  The full album will also be up for listening at the band's own www.afireinside.net site beginning Thursday.

Crash Love (pre-order here) will be released September 29 on Dgc/Interscope. First single "Medicate," for which the band is currently shooting a video, is already available on iTunes both as a single download and as part of an 18-song Crash Love deluxe edition featuring multiple bonus tracks both from the Crash Love sessions and the AFI vaults.

AFI recently added another leg of dates to its first series of live shows in the U.S. since its July 7, 2007 Live Earth appearance. The tour commences October 2 in Minneapolis with additional dates running up through a November »

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

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The Beautiful Life Recap: "Pilot"

17 September 2009 7:22 AM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »

The pilot episode of The Beautiful Life was surprisingly fast-paced, with dark story lines, edgy filming and some hot new characters that were even a little bit likable.

There was also some dialogue that we think a 12-year-old probably wrote, tons of cliches and the unintentional comedy that is Mischa Barton. So it was hit or miss.

What went down on last night's The Beautiful Life: Tbl? Follow the link for our detailed pilot episode guide, and tell us what you think by leaving comments below.

Raina (Sara Paxton) and Chris (Ben Hollingsworth) are models with hearts of gold.

There were plenty of cheesy lines last night, without question, but that doesn't mean they were all bad. Among our favorite The Beautiful Life quotes from the evening were...

Chris: I'm not cut out for this.

Raina: Is anyone? | permalink Cole: Enjoying your date?

Chris: It's not a date. Simon's just helping me get started. »

- steve@iscribelimited.com (Dr. Shepherd)

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90210 Round Table: "To Sext or Not to Sext"

16 September 2009 12:12 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »

Welcome to the latest edition of the 90210 Round Table!

As usual, members of our staff have gathered together to discuss the latest episode of the series, which featured sext banter and more proof that Jen Clark might be The Devil.

Today, we take sides in the Adrianna/Navid fight, among other topics. Let's get to the Round Table...

Are you on Team Navid or Team Adrianna?

BrendaLova: This is a tough one, but Navid. His jealousy isn't coming out of nowhere. How would you feel if your girlfriend kept referring to her ex as "amazing?"

The Real McKay: Adrianna. Sure, I can see where Navid is coming from. But a relationship without trust isn't worth having.

Wild4Wilds: Team They Are Both Wrong. Navid should have spoken to Adrianna in private, not shaken Teddy down in the interview; but Adrianna should also have been more sensitive to her man's insecurities. »

- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)

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Tiff Review: Agora

13 September 2009 5:03 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

"If you choose to do nothing, though, you will continue to do the same thing over and over again."

Hypatia (Rachel Weisz), Agora

To some, the name Alejandro Amenábar sparks instant interest. But if it does not, let me refresh your memory. In 1997, he wrote (with Mateo Gil) and directed the Spanish film Open Your Eyes -- which North American audiences know better by its ultra-strange U.S. remake Vanilla Sky. 2001 marked his English film premiere, the eerie Nicole Kidman thriller The Others (the only feature Gil hasn't co-written). And then in 2004, he went back to Spanish filmmaking with the Javier Bardem-starring Oscar winner The Sea Inside. Now he's grabbed the likes of Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, and Oscar Isaac for a film that doesn't journey through facial reconstruction, ghosts, or euthanasia. It's a gorgeous, thought-provoking Roman epic called Agora.

The film focuses on one of the most impressive »

- Monika Bartyzel

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Returning from Harper’S Island, Fango chats with star Elaine Cassidy

7 September 2009 1:09 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

With the upcoming release of the DVD edition of the fantastic murder-mystery CBS series, Harper’S Island, Fango has had the pleasure of chatting with the magnificent and stunning Elaine Cassidy.  Besides playing the enthralling character of Abby Mills in Harper’S Island, Cassidy has also been seen in the beautifully terrifying film, The Others (2001) and the 2003 music video, “The Scientist”, with Coldplay front man Chris Martin, to name just a few.

Born in Ireland, this actress has become successfully known in Europe as well as the U.S. film circuits, noting that, “I think the biggest cultural differences are peoples consumptions at breakfast and lunch times.”  With the success of the CBS series, this is surely to be a launching point for the young actress who is expecting her first child with husband Stephen Lord; whom she recently worked with.  Humorously she notes, “…my biggest project is currently being baked. »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Ben Smith)

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Big trailer for Amenábar's 'Agora' has arrived

30 August 2009 4:31 PM, PDT | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »

Alejandro Amenábar next film is a war epic entitled "Agora," and the first feature trailer for the movie has debuted online. Check it out after the jump, because it looks grand indeed, filled with big battles and goodies for your eyes. Oh, and it's got Rachel Weisz in it as well.

Amenábar, of course, is known for his recent films "The Others" and the brilliant drama "Mar adentro" (The Sea Inside), but his directing credits also include "Open Your Eyes" and "Tesis." I'm not the biggest fan of historic flicks going back this much in time, but I admit "Agora" (which is set in the 4th century A.D.) looks intriguing. »

- Franck Tabouring

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Beautiful Character Posters from Amenábar's Agora, Too!

28 August 2009 8:29 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

Also found on the official website for Alejandro Amenábar's Agora are these four beautifully conceived character posters. We featured the trailer yesterday, which gave you a small glimpse at the epic story and what to expect from the film. These four posters give you a better idea of the four main characters: Rachel Weisz as the philosopher Hypatia (Libertad meaning Freedom), Oscar Isaac as Orestes (Poder meaning Power), Max Minghella as Davus (Pasión meaning Passion), and Sami Samir as Cyril (Ambición meaning Ambition). I really hope at least a few of you out there are still interested in seeing this! Check these out. For more on Agora, head over to the official website agorathemovie.com or just watch the trailer as well. Agora is directed by Spanish-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar, of Open Your Eyes, The Others, and the Oscar winning The Sea Inside previously. The screenplay was co-written by »

- Alex Billington

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Agora trailer

27 August 2009 5:24 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »

Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar has been pretty quiet since attracting international attention with Abre Los Ojos in 1997; his only 2 films after were The Others and The Sea Inside, and that one was 5 years ago. By the epic and lush look of his latest project's trailer though, it probably means he just he took his time to do it right. Some of his peers should do as much... His new film Agora stars the hypnotically lovely Rachel Weisz as iconic philosopher, mathematician,... »

- Tony Lang

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Beautiful New Photos from Alejandro Amenábar's Agora

9 May 2009 4:45 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

More new photos today from a Cannes Film Festival film. Alejandro Amenábar's Agora will be premiering at Cannes in the next few weeks. Rachel Weisz stars as the famous female philosophy professor and atheist Hypatia. The story follows Max Minghella as her slave Davus, who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master. These new photos come from the blog D*Hollywood and are a great addition to the early teaser trailer we featured in February as well as just great photos to look at. I definitely can't wait to see this at Cannes, as I got a feeling it could be incredible. Agora is directed by Spanish-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar, of Open Your Eyes, Butterfly Tongues, The Others, and The Sea Inside previously. The screenplay was co-written by Amenábar and his writing partner Mateo Gil »

- Alex Billington

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First Promo Trailer for Alejandro Amenábar's Agora

22 February 2009 8:06 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »

Thanks to our friends at SlashFilm, the first trailer for The Sea Inside director Alejandro Amenábar's Roman Egypt set historical drama Agora has hit the web early today. Normally I don't like period pieces too much, but this looks pretty damn good. Agora stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia of Alexandria and Max Minghella as her slave named Davus. The story follows Davus who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master, the famous female philosophy professor and atheist Hypatia. This is an early promo trailer and this is no dialogue yet, but it's look really good so far. Watch the promo trailer for Alejandro Amenábar's Agora: [flv:http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/agora-early-promo.flv http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/agora-early-promo.jpg 400 238] Agora is directed by Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar, of Open Your Eyes, Butterfly Tongues, The Others, and The Sea Inside previously. The screenplay was co-written by Amenábar and »

- Alex Billington

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