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How Much Would It Cost to Film in Space?
2 November 2009 7:07 PM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
While the rest of us were stumbling around a backyard dressed like Zin'rokh, Destroyer of Worlds, Access Hollywood was busy running a brief interview with Wes Anderson in which the director claimed that he would love to shoot a film in space. Or at least get some of the scenes for a movie by actually filming in outer space. For some reason, many other outlets decided it was news even though the only options here are that Anderson was joking or is crazy. As we all know, jokes only work as headlines for The Onion, and "Wes Anderson Is Crazy" wouldn't even have been fresh information back in 2002. But it got me thinking. With so many people mocking the situation and claiming how outlandish it is, I decided I wanted to know just how (in dollars and cents) outlandish it really is. So, I turned to an expert on the matter - the 5-year old that lives »
- Dr. Cole Abaius
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Trailer Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
2 November 2009 3:29 PM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
After a low quality version of the trailer found its way onto YouTube earlier today, IGN [1] has wisely decided to unveil the official trailer for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time a few hours early. I have to admit, I've been pretty curious to see what Jerry Bruckheimer and Mike Newell could do with this video game franchise on the big screen. All the right elements are here for an epic action/fantasy film, but will it just turn out to be another terrible game-to-movie travesty? One thing I can say after watching this trailer is that it looks very... expensive. I mean, the amount of special effects on screen here are ridiculous, at times almost on par with that 5-minute clip [2] from Roland Emmerich's 2012. Although I like what I see of the costumes and scenery, I'm not too sure about a lot of the weird CG effects. »
- Sean
'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Banks $2.2 Million On Premiere Night
29 October 2009 6:57 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Concert documentary opens big in late-night showings on Tuesday.
By Gil Kaufman
Photo: Dibyangshu Sarkar/ Getty Images
Predictions were that "Michael Jackson's This Is It" could be the highest-grossing music film of all time, and the documentary chronicling the final concert rehearsals of the King of Pop got off to a good start. A series of late-night screenings pulled in $2.2 million in the U.S. on Tuesday, setting the film up for a possible #1 ranking at the box office this Halloween weekend, according to The Associated Press.
The fright-filled weekend could set up a showdown between the zombie-loving late pop star and the surprise success of low-budget horror flick "Paranormal Activity," which pulled in just $1.7 million on Tuesday after topping the box office last weekend. While "Activity" will expand to its widest release yet over the weekend when it unfolds on 2,400 screens, "This Is It" will be playing on more than 3,500 screens. »
Michael Jackson's This Is It takes on Lord of the Rings
12 October 2009 1:07 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
The power of Michael Jackson lives on - and it's proving enough to conquer the mystical might of the Lord of the Rings.
The late singer's upcoming concert movie Michael Jackson's This Is It has overtaken Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - the first film in Peter Jackson's trilogy - in a league table of films with the highest advance ticket sales of all time.
MovieTickets.com said This Is It had knocked The Fellowship of the Ring of the 25th place in the chart.
The Jacko film documents the star's preparations for his planned 50-date concert series and will be released on October 28. Sony Pictures edited hundreds of hours of rehearsal footage to create the movie after paying $60million for the film rights.
A Michael Jackson single and album with the same title are also set to be released.
The highest grossing concert film »
- David Bentley
'On Stranger Tides' Author Tim Powers Discusses How His Story Fits Into A 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Universe
7 October 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Late last month, "On Stranger Tides" author Tim Powers confirmed that Disney does indeed plan to use elements of his book for the forthcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." He didn't have much more to say about it at the time, but it was the confirmation fans had been speculating about since Disney dropped the bombshell at their D23 Expo that a fourth "Pirates" movie was incoming.
Now, Powers is apparently free -- or at least more free -- to discuss Disney's ownership of the rights to his book, published in 1988. "About a week ago my agent wrote and said, 'You're now able to say that in fact Disney did option the book,'" Powers told the Los Angeles Times in an interview. "That happened a while ago, it'll be three years in April." Three years means that Disney picked up the rights just as "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End »
- Adam Rosenberg
Pirates 4's source
6 October 2009 9:52 PM, PDT | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Wanna know what Pirates 4 will be about? Here's a tip: read the book. Remember at the end of Pirates 3, where Jack Sparrow mentions he's going after the Fountain of Youth? Then at D23 when part 4's title was revealed as On Stranger Tides? Turns out there's a book published in 1987 under that very title which centers on a guy who hooks up with Blackbeard and his pirates for a quest to find the Fountain of Youth. Lawsuit? Not really. Author Tim Powers got swamped with fan mail and legal... »
- Tony Lang
Summer 2011 Looks Like 2007 as 'Transformers 3' Throws Its Hat In the Ring
1 October 2009 3:33 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Michael Bay announced today Transformers 3 will be hitting theaters on July 1, 2011 as was previously reported and then denied by Bay only to now be reconfirmed. Here's how his announcement reads: Well its official: We have a great Transformers 3 story. The release date is now July 1st 2011. Not 2012. Today is Day One. This morning started with an Ilm meeting for five hours in San Francisco. Currently I'm flying with writer Ehren Kruger to Rhode Island to talk to Hasbro about new characters. P.S. Megan Fox, welcome back. I promise no alien robots will harm you in any way during the production of this motion picture. Please consult your Physician when working under my direction because some side effects can occur, such as mild dizziness, intense nausea, suicidal tendencies, depression, minor chest hair growth, random internal hemorrhaging and inability to sleep. As some directors may be hazardous to your health, »
- Brad Brevet
Despite Rumors, Johnny Depp Confirmed in Pirates 4
29 September 2009 2:03 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Only one week after Johnny Depp appeared in full Captain Jack Sparrow costume at Walt Disney's D23 Expo, Dick Cook, the man who brought Depp aboard and supported his imaginative portrayal of Sparrow, suddenly left Disney. Depp was deeply affected by Cook's departure and said that there was a "crack" in his enthusiasm to reprise the role.
Depp's statements quickly made the rounds, igniting a flurry of debate and speculation over whether he would actually be returning as Captain Jack in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. However, according to Cinema Blend, a Disney representative has confirmed Depp's participation in the fourth installment of the popular franchise.
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Link | Posted 9/29/2009 by BrentJS
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- BrentJS Sprecher
Johnny Depp Not as Enthusiastic About Pirates 4
19 September 2009 3:53 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Just last week at Disney's D23 Expo, actor Johnny Depp appeared on stage in full Captain Jack Sparrow costume and persona to help announce the next sequel in the franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. However, with the sudden departure of Walt Disney Studios chairman Dick Cook this past week, Depp has admitted to feeling less enthusiastic about reprising the Pirates role because of his strong working relationship with Cook.
Depp said that he was "in" on the first movie "before there was a script or anything" after he had a conversation with Cook about the project. Depp also credited Cook with being "supportive" of his portrayal of Jack Sparrow when he was first formulating the character.
When things went a little sideways on the first Pirates movie and others at the studio were less than enthusiastic about my interpretation of the character, Dick was there from the first moment. »
- BrentJS Sprecher
Johnny Depp Confirmed in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
11 September 2009 10:40 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Actor Johnny Depp hovered near the top of the list of Hollywood leading men for years, but it wasn't until his blockbuster portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean that he became a worldwide superstar. Now, his character is so linked with the franchise, it would be hard to imagine a Pirates movie without him. Thankfully, Depp's return to the role is no longer a concern, at least for one more movie. In a rare public appearance in costume, Depp sailed into Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, to help announce that the fourth installment in the franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, was beginning production and that he would be returning as Captain Jack Sparrow. The film is slated for a summer 2011 release.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Clip 6
"You're Mad"
Link | Posted 9/11/2009 by BrentJS
- BrentJS Sprecher
'Pirates Of The Caribbean 4' Gets A Title At Disney Fan Convention
11 September 2009 3:53 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Johnny Depp sails onstage as Captain Jack Sparrow to promote 'On Stranger Tides'; plus Miley Cyrus, Nicolas Cage and more at D23.
Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl"
Photo: Touchstone Pictures
Anaheim, California — Nobody puts on a show like Walt Disney, a point proven once again Friday morning (September 11) in a massive event featuring appearances by Johnny Depp, Nicolas Cage, Miley Cyrus and big news on the future of the "Pirates of the Caribbean," "National Treasure" and other franchises.
Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook took the stage after a live orchestra presented a tribute to Disney films new and old, addressing a crowd of 5,000 people at the Anaheim Convention Center as part of the studio's massive D23 fan convention.
Among the big news announced by Cook as he looked into the crystal ball at Disney's next several years on film: »
Set Visit: Step Into the Incredible World of Legion
18 August 2009 8:45 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
I had a couple of good laughs a few months ago when the Comic-Con schedule was being released. I remember looking around for other news items and finding that many sites had never even heard about this film called Legion. People were wondering why they were seeing banners at the Con featuring Paul Bettany with angel wings for a movie they had never heard of. I was laughing because I was one of the lucky few that was invited to the set way back in May of 2008 to take a look at this film, which stars Bettany along with Dennis Quaid, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Willa Holland, Doug Jones, Kevin Durand and many more, in the directorial debut of special effects guru Scott Stewart.
We flew into Albuquerque, New Mexico and then drove to Santa Fe, but before we went to where they were actually shooting the exteriors, we stopped »
Bloom 'Quits' Pirates Movies
26 July 2009 6:31 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
British actor Orlando Bloom is the latest star to quit the Pirates Of The Caribbean film franchise - reportedly joining Keira Knightley in walking away from the Disney series.
Movie bosses are currently planning a fourth film as a follow-up to 2007's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
Last year Knightley announced she will not be returning to shoot another movie with Bloom and Johnny Depp - insisting her "pirating days are over".
And now Bloom has followed her out of the door, according to British tabloid the New of the World.
A source tells the publication, "Orlando loved the films but thinks it’s time to bow out because they tied up nicely for his character Will Turner.
"The producers are Ok with that because they want to concentrate on the new adventures of Johnny Depp’s (character) Captain Jack Sparrow." »
'Potter' Breaks Records Overseas
19 July 2009 2:14 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
"Half-Blood Prince" is the biggest five-day launch ever.
By Michael Speier
The world is going wild over "Harry."
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" had the biggest ever five-day launch overseas with $237 million over it first five days. Domestically, the sixth installment reached $160 million.
The previous overseas champ was Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," which opened May 23, 2007, and grossed $218 million in its first five days.
The B.O. benchmark for "Harry Potter" films is still the series' first title, "Harry Potter and the So... »
- Michael Speier
Depp Takes Aim At Transformers
1 July 2009 12:12 PM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
Will Johnny Depp and his cohorts in Public Enemies be able to shoot down the rampaging Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen over the July 4 holiday? The film, along with Fox's 3D cartoon Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, opens in theaters today (Wednesday), and it's anybody's guess which one will produce the most fireworks. Transformers may have been a $200-million wonder last weekend, but ticket sales fell off far more steeply on Sunday than the studio had expected. By this weekend it could reach the point of audience saturation. At the same time, Johnny Depp is no stranger to box-office treasure troves. His Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is the third-highest-grossing film of all time (behind Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), and his Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is the sixth highest-grossing film. Moreover, no one is willing to call Ice Age 3 out at this point either, despite mixed reviews. Ice Age: The Meltdown, after all, grossed $651.9 million worldwide. »
Bill Nighy to Play Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
30 June 2009 7:01 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In a story from The Leaky Cauldron it appears that Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) has been cast in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The only problem is that we don't know in which role.
"I don't think I'm allowed to say it but I'm going to be in the next Harry Potter film," Nighy says. "I won't say which character, but he's a goodie. I just got the gig."
It seems the actor most likely will be playing the character of Rufus Scrimgeour, though nothing is confirmed.
»
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Review
28 June 2009 10:41 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Directed by: Michael Bay Written by: Ehren Kruger, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci Starring: Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel, Isabel Lucas It still seems weird to me that a cartoon and toy line that I grew up with in the '80s is now one of the biggest blockbuster movie franchises of all time. Of course, in reality the Transformers movie franchise doesn't have all that much in common with its source material; Michael Bay just injected all the right elements needed to make it cool and profitable. Hot women, slick sports cars, machine guns, adolescent humour, nu-metal, and military choppers all add up to over $700 million worldwide. Clearly Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a movie that needs no introduction. Now that the series is a proven success, Bay's strategy was simply to duplicate the first movie but with »
- Sean
Visual Effects Supervisor Charles Gibson Directing The Goblin
21 June 2009 9:00 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Oscar winning visual effects supervisor and second-unit director Charles Gibson (seen above) will make his big screen directing debut with the family comedy The Goblin. The project is being developed by Daddy Day Care producer Matt Berenson, Wind Dancer Films principal Matt Williams, and production head Judd Payne. The script, written by Geoff Rodkey (Daddy Day Care, The Shaggy Dog, Rv) revolves around a suburban family that moves into its new home only to find a "curmudgeonly" goblin who doesn't want them there. "It's about creating a goblin that will appeal to audiences of all ages," Williams explains. Gibson won Oscars for the visual effects on Babe and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and worked as a second-unit director on Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Terminator Salvation most recently. At first, I thought this might be an interesting project, but after taking a closer look »
- Alex Billington
Tales from the .Trek. Trailer
12 June 2009 12:51 PM, PDT | makeupmag.com | See recent MakeupMag news »
Story by Steve Buscaino (with assistance from Ron Pipes)Make-up artist and creature effects technician Steve Buscaino writes about working on the new Star Trek movie and what it took to put together a make-up lab to have on the Paramount lot during filming. Buscaino says the idea was to have a mobile lab that could travel with the production as needed, which he and his team had done for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. The Star Trek lab proved to be an efficient and cost-effective idea, on a much bigger scale. »
"Night at the Museum" sequel posts dreamy $53.5 opener. Comedy trounces "Terminator Salvation"
24 May 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Debuting in a huge 4,096 venues, the comedic fantasy adventure sequel "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," debuted with a strong Friday to Sunday $53.5 million estimate. Film helmed by Shawn Levy stars Ben Stiller (Larry Daley), Amy Adams (Amelia Earhart), Owen Wilson (Jedediah), Hank Azaria (Kah Mun Rah), Jon Bernthal (Al Capone), Bill Hader (Gen. George Armstrong Custer), Alain Chabat (Napoleon), Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon (The Wright Brothers). The original film opened in top position with a $30.4 million gross before ending off with $250.8 million domestically an d an even bigger $323.6 million overseas. Warner Bros. Pictures' McG-helmed "Terminator Salvation," starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Bryce Dallas Howard and Common, finished in second place with around $43 million pocketed. Pic averaged $12,184 per theatre. Holding off strong, "Star Trek" nudged ahead of last weekend's top spot-opening "Angels & Demons" to claim third place in its third weekend at place. »
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