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Lionsgate Locks Peter Cornwell in The Panopticon
16 December 2009 11:06 PM, PST
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From the brief summary provided by Lionsgate, the studio's upcoming sci-fi thriller The Panopticon doesn't seem to have a lot in common with an actual Panopticon, a type of prison designed by philosopher Jeremy Bentham in the late 1700's wherein all the cells are visible from the center of the building, but with The Haunting in Connecticut director Peter Cornwell at the helm, it's sure to be a fun ride anyway.
The script for The Panopticon was written by Craig Rosenberg (The Uninvited) and is described in Variety as being the tale of a salesman [who] receives a pre-recorded message from himself that tells him the world is about to end and only he can save it.
Lionsgate acquired the project as a spec and will finance the film and control worldwide rights. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian will produce, and Rosenberg will be exec producer. The plan is to
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- Uncle Creepy
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A Reminder to Self: The World is Going to End
16 December 2009 9:49 PM, PST
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Lionsgate has reunited with its The Haunting in Connecticut director Peter Cornwell on The Panopticon, a sci-fi thriller mystery script by Craig Rosenberg (The Uninvited, Lost) that follows a salesman who receives a pre-recorded message from himself that tells him the world is about to end and only he can save it. Prtety cool concept, I just don't know how munch faith I have in Cornwell after the epic fail that was Connecticut. The plan is to put it into production next year.
Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian will produce and Rosenberg will be exec producer.
Lionsgate acquired the project as a spec, and will finance the film and control worldwide rights.
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Kieron’s Top 13 Films of 2009
14 December 2009 6:54 AM, PST
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Looking back over the past twelve months highlights what a strange year this has been in cinema. Transformers 2 swept up at the box office, Terminator 3 nearly killed the franchise. (500) Days Of Summer’s incredible trailer resulted in an incredibly dissapointing film, Where The Wild Things Are dared to be even better than its Arcade Fire powered trailer suggested it would be. So, even though the year hasn’t been the best quality wise, there have been some absolutely terrific films released. In fact for every Blue, Antichrist or Dead Men Running there has been a film of great quality to counter it to the degree I struggled wittling down my list of favourites to the standard ten entries. So I didn’t bother. Each of the films in this list debuted cinematically in the UK in 2009 with the exception of Cyborg, She which was a direct to DVD release.
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- Kieron Casey
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Dear Mr. Gacy Teaser, Clip, and Q&A with William Forsythe
10 December 2009 1:08 PM, PST
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We haven't heard much lately about Dear Mr. Gacy, the film adaptation of The Last Victim, the memoirs of Jason Moss, who corresponded with serial killer John Wayne Gacy; but today brought forth a bonanza of information, including a teaser, a clip, and the chance for members of the Dread Central community to ask star William Forsythe any questions they might have regarding the new film and/or his portrayal of Gacy.
Currently Dear Mr. Gacy producer Clark Peterson is focusing on the social promotion aspect for the film, which is due out next year. An official site was recently launched, and in addition Forsythe will be doing a video shoot in the Chicago area next Monday and Tuesday, December 14 and 15, 2009. The actor will be talking to several of Gacy's old acquaintances and his defense attorney, as well as detectives that were on the famous case, which celebrates its 30th anniversary next year.
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Sundance 2010 Non-Competition Line-Up Looks Strong
3 December 2009 3:30 PM, PST
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Yesterday we got the list for the films playing in competition at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and today we get the rest of the films that will be featured and there are quite a few that make 2010 look much stronger based on pedigree alone than I have seen in quite some time. Variety has a big write-up detailing the categories and more on the festival right here, but I am just going to offer up the titles and let you sort it all out.
The titles already in the RopeofSilicon database are linked.
Premieres
All films are from the United States unless otherwise noted
Abel (Mexico-u.S.), the directorial debut of actor Diego Luna, written by Luna and Agusto Mendoza, about a peculiar young boy who, as he blurs reality and fantasy, takes over the responsibilities of a family man in his father's absence. With Jose Maria Yazpik, Karina Gidi,
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The Uninvited: Review
4 November 2009 1:01 AM, PST
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Director: Lee Su-yeon. Review: Adam Wing. A strange thing happened to me whilst watching The Uninvited, on three separate occasions I found myself falling asleep during the course of the movie. Not a unique occurrence I’m sure you’ll agree, it has after all been a very long week, but not the most positive of endorsements either. The interesting thing is, one of the lead characters in the film suffers from narcolepsy, coincidence or curse? You decide. The Uninvited is a 2003 Korean horror/drama directed by Lee Su-yeon, not to be confused with the 2009 Hollywood remake of A Tale Of Two Sisters, also entitled The Uninvited. This particular unwelcome guest stars Jeon Ji-hyun (My Sassy Girl) and Park Shin-yang (The Big Swindle), and tells the tale of an interior decorator that witnesses the death of two children on a subway journey home.
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DVD Weekly Roundup – Mon 19th October 20099
18 October 2009 4:54 AM, PDT
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X-men Origins: Wolverine
It’s quite unfortunate that the X-Men films having started strong are now reduced to this shoddy piece of cinema really. Let’s face it; it all started going downhill around number 3 but this attempt at a prequel just doesn’t deliver at all.
The script is all over the place, not knowing if it wants to be taken seriously or just be a no brainer action film. What we get is cheap dialogue being delivered like it’s Shakespeare. Hugh Jack man is charismatic enough but he hasn’t exactly had a good year, what with the complete bollocks that was Australia and now this.
I think Origins biggest failure is treating Wolverine’s relationship with his brother Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber) like some sort of Eastenders sub-plot. That’s what it is! The whole film feels like a daytime soap opera. The romantic element of
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- Alex Wagner
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Palisades Tartan reanimates A Tale of Two Sisters and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance UK Blu-ray Discs
17 September 2009 1:17 PM, PDT
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Just a happy little update for this mornings Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance article. During the day, HMV also added the retailer exclusive Blu-ray Disc releases of Ji-woon Kim’s A Tale of Two Sisters and Chan-wook Park’s (Sympathy for) Lady Vengeance. Both films were first announced in 2008 and then pushed back to 2009 when Tartan went belly up. HMV lists November 2nd for Tale of Two Sisters but still the old 2008 release date for Lady Vengeance.
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- Ulrik
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A Tale Of Two Sisters Korean Movie Review
16 September 2009 7:06 PM, PDT
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A Tale Of Two Sisters is a suspense horror film from Korean. With so many Asian films in this genre, the majority of which are/have been remade by Hollywood, it is hard for films to stand out from the others. Acclaimed director Kim Ji-Woon puts his marks on the genre and produces a film he can be very proud of.
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H
14 September 2009 9:02 AM, PDT
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Someone is killing women, most of whom have the connection of unwanted pregnancies. The vicious nature of the crimes and the choice of victims matches the M.O. of notorious Korean serial killer, 26 year old Shin-Hyun. The problem is Shin-Hyun has already handed himself in and admitted to 6 killings prier to this recent spate. Hard-bitten female Detective Kim Mi Yun, played by Yum Jung-ah (A Tale of Two Sisters, Three... Extremes,) and her new partner Detective Kang Tae Hyun race against time to solve the murders and put a stop to the horrific killings.
Jong-hyuk Lee’s debut feature film H is one of those twisty serial killer flicks with an obvious nod to David Fincher’s ever popular Seven. A team of detectives follow a twisty trail as they track down what appears to be one or maybe more copycat serial killers that are using the exact modus operandi
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- Leigh
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Toronto International Film Fest - The MovieSet Dossier
3 September 2009 12:45 PM, PDT
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Massey Hall in Toronto by Tomato Geezer
The Toronto International Film Fest takes place from September 10 to 19 and features a stellar list of films - many of which MovieSet has followed throughout production.
To help you stay up to speed with the films screening in search of awards, distribution deals or both, MovieSet is filling up a special Tiff sitelet with trailers, clips or any other video coverage from the selected films.
Here’s a dossier of of outlets covering the festival to follow along while you enjoy the heaps of behind-the-scenes coverage of many Tiff films on MovieSet.com.
Diy Tiff-ish Fest:
Go pop some corn (or consider getting more Canadian and eat some poutine with your movie) and explore this hefty stack of films screening at Tiff on MovieSet - you’ll find enough trailers, previews, and behind-the-scenes features to make your own fest no matter where you are.
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- Dave
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Elizabeth Banks aboard The Next Three Days
24 August 2009 9:51 PM, PDT
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Elizabeth Banks is continuing her drama run by signing up for Paul Haggis' new film, The Next Three Days.
Adapted from French thriller Pour Elle (below), the film will see a couple (Banks and Russell Crowe) find their lives spinning out of control when the wife is accused of murder.
In his desperate attempt to help her, Crowe's character goes to enormous, dangerous and relationship-troubling lengths.
While Banks is still best known for her comedy roles, she's always been mixing it up, most recently with the likes of The Uninvited...
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Elizabeth Banks Joins Paul Haggis’ Next
24 August 2009 8:56 PM, PDT
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Elizabeth Banks is in final negotiations to star opposite Russell Crowe in The Next Three Days, an adaptation of the French thriller Pour elle that Paul Haggis (Crash) is directing for Lionsgate.
Haggis also wrote the screenplay for the film, which will see Crowe play a teacher whose wife (Banks) is arrested and convicted of a murder she says she did not commit. He then comes up with a desperate plan to free her. Haggis says the film explores deeper themes of faith and belief.
The original, written and directed last year by Fred Cavaye, starred Diane Kruger and Vincent Lindon. Haggis is also producing the remake with Michael Nozik through their Highway 61 Films.
Banks, who most recently starred in Zach and Miri Make a Porno, Role Models, The Uninvited and W., is currently shooting the comedy The Details opposite Tobey Maguire. Banks is also attached to star in
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Elizabeth Banks Sentenced to Paul Haggis’ Next Three Days Remake
24 August 2009 8:32 PM, PDT
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Paul Haggis has found his leading lady for his remake of the French thriller “Pour elle”, which is set to star Russell Crowe as a husband whose life is turned upside down when, one day, his wife is accused of a terrible crime and jailed. Elizabeth Banks (last seen terrorizing the young lasses of the horror movie “The Uninvited”, itself a remake) has joined Haggis’ film as the wife, according to Variety.
Based on the 2008 French movie “Pour elle”, Haggis’ “The Next Three Days” will see Crowe playing a high school teacher who, after exhausting all legal means to free his wife from the criminal charges, hatches a plan to break her out instead. Banks will play the role originally assayed by Diane Kruger of “Inglourious Basterds” fame, which begs the question, why didn’t they just cast Kruger?
Besides directing, Haggis will also write and produce the film with
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Drag Me To Hell soundtrack hits stores
17 August 2009 9:42 AM, PDT
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This Tuesday, August 18, Lakeshore Records releases the CD soundtrack to Sam Raimi’s terrific summer chiller Drag Me To Hell in stores and for on-line purchase, featuring his frequent collaborator Christopher Young’s full score. The disc contains 14 tracks comprising almost an hour of music from Raimi’s saga of a nasty gypsy curse.
Young is no stranger to the genre, having composing acclaimed music for films like Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II, The Fly II, The Dark Half, Tales From The Hood, Species, Urban Legend, Bless The Child, The Exorcism Of Emily Rose and, most recently, The Uninvited. His previous collaborations with Raimi include The Gift, the first two Grudge features and Spider-man 3. The Drag soundtrack is currently available digitally via Amazon and iTunes. Preview it in the widget below.
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'Trivial Pursuits' cast adds three more
6 August 2009 7:16 PM, PDT
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Christopher Gorham, Arielle Kebbel (pictured above) and Chris Parnell are the latest to join Christopher Farah's upcoming indie flick "Trivial Pursuits," which is currently shooting.
Written by Farah, the film follows a bunch of academics discovering a new side of life when they partake in a citywide trivia tournament.
The Hollywood Reporter says the film's cast also includes Kip Pardue, Evan Jones, Nelson Franklin and Kali Hawk.
Kebbel's recent credits include "The Uninvited" and "John Tucker Must Die." She'll also soon star in "Mardi Gras." Gorham is known for his role as Henry Grubstick on "Ugly Betty," while Parnell appeared on "30 Rock" and "SNL."
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Carla Gugino runs the whorehouse in Zack Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch’
5 August 2009 9:26 AM, PDT
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Gratuitous
Something about Carla Gugino is very foxy. I’m not sure if it’s the Old Hollywood aesthetics or her dressed as a superhero in Watchmen, but something is downright hot.
While we’re on the subject of Carla Gugnio, she has just been added to Zack Snyder’s (300, Watchmen) upcoming Warner Bros. drama Sucker Punch.
Centering on a girl (played by Emily Browning) who is placed into an insane asylum by her evil stepfather, the girl retreats into an alternate reality as she learns to cope with her new-found predicament.
Cugino will play a nurse who (what) becomes (for) a (it) a madam at a brothel in the girl’s alternate world.
The film also stars Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Jena Malone and Abbie Cornish.
Sucker Punch is targeting a March 2011 release and begins production this fall.
Related posts:Review: ‘The Uninvited’
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Carla Gugino Throws a 'Sucker Punch' for Zack Snyder
4 August 2009 12:07 AM, PDT
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A couple years ago, Warner Bros. turned a few heads by saying, at least internally, that movies with female leads were off-limits. They don't sell, or that's the theory. So what does the studio do with Zack Snyder to follow-up Watchmen? They let him make a mostly female action movie set in the 1950s...with no major movie stars. Confused yet?
Sucker Punch just added another set of Xx chromosomes, with the sultry Carla Gugino joining Vanessa Hudgens, Jena Malone, Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, and Jamie Chung. The Hollywood Reporter says that Browning (The Uninvited) will play a teenage girl "confined to a mental institution by her evil stepfather, who intends to have her lobotomized in five days. She and her friends enter an alternate reality where they begin planning an escape."
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First Look at ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’- Updated!
20 July 2009 10:00 AM, PDT
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With both historical fantasies and video game adaptations hot properties to snatch up in Hollywood, how could a new film starring Jake Gyllenhaal as an “adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world” Not be an amazing idea for a movie? Well, if this new picture tells us anything, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time may actually be a fun flick.
Entertainment Weekly had the pic up over the weekend (bigger size after the jump), which is the first of probably many to come. The film features only a few other names besides Gyllenhaal, which is surprising given the nature of the film, and the fact that it’s a Disney and Bruckheimer project. These include Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, and rising star Gemma Arterton (Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solace).
Update: The first
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- Matt Raub
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Fanning or Browning to Lead the 'Bad Girls'?
19 July 2009 10:02 AM, PDT
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Now that Dakota Fanning has officially entered her teenage years, she's opened herself up to a whole bucket full of roles in a number of different teen-centric films each year. As she continues to dabble in the vampiric for The Twilight Saga: New Moon and the rock 'n roll for The Runaways, her name has come up once again in relation to a just-announced film in The Hollywood Reporter called Bad Girls. Granted, THR doesn't mention her, however a source tells Cinematical that those in charge are eying Fanning or Emily Browning for the lead role in the film, which is based on Alex McAulay's book.
Bad Girls follows a wild teenager who's sent to some sort of wilderness survival camp on a remote Caribbean island where she then finds herself (along with the other girls) squaring off against dangerous drug dealers, rapists and killers when a murder during a
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- Erik Davis
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