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More Love For The Hurt Locker, Plus Basterds, The White Ribbon And More ...
16 December 2009 9:01 AM, PST
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It's verging on a sweep for Kathryn Bigelow. Fresh off the Golden Globe nom for The Hurt Locker, the Toronto Film Critic's Association has just published their list of award winners and while the film itself didn't get the best picture nod, there Bigelow is again as best director. The fact that they picked Nicolas Cage as best actor for his role in Bad Lieutenant makes me particularly proud of where I live, as does the general diversity of the rest of the list. If we're not careful people might actually start to think that Toronto's critics actually watch more than is available in the multiplex ...
The list!
Best Picture (Tie)
"Hunger" (Maple Pictures)
"Inglourious Basterds" (Alliance Films)
Runner-up:
"The Hurt Locker" (Maple Pictures)
Best Performance, Male
Nicolas Cage, "The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans"
Runners-up:
George Clooney, "Up in the Air"
Michael Fassbender, "Hunger"
Colin Firth, "A Single Man"
Viggo Mortensen,
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New ‘Crazies’ Trailer Ups The Creepy Factor
11 December 2009 6:48 PM, PST
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A couple of months ago, we brought you the first trailer for Breck Eisner directed remake of George Romero’s horror movie The Crazies. It was long on style and short on substance and the use of Gary Jules’ great song Mad World as a musical backdrop just didn’t really work. My guess is they choose it just based on the title and I seriously doubt the song will be on the soundtrack.
Now Eisner has released another trailer exclusively with Yahoo! Movies (you can head over there if you want to see the HD version).
The Crazies takes place in Ogden Marsh, Iowa. The type of small town where everyone knows their neighbors and they all show up to watch the high school baseball game. Everything is built off Main Street where (I’ll just bet you) there is only one stop light and it’s blinking yellow and red after midnight.
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- Paul Young
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“The Chronicles of Riddick” Sequel Begins Scouting in New Zealand
3 December 2009 4:10 PM, PST
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According to Vin Diesel’s Facebook page, the third Chronicles of Riddick film is about to get underway.
The “Chronicles of Riddick 3” is currently in pre-production and has already begun scouting locations in New Zealand.
Diesel’s Fb status update:
The Riddick team is in New Zealand location scouting already… that’s exciting.
Diesel first played the gruff, sliver-eyed anti-hero Riddick in the well-received cult hit “Pitch Black” in 2000. Four years later he reprised the role in 2004’s generally panned big-budget flop “The Chronicles of Riddick“.
Diesel has also voiced the character in the animated short “Dark Fury” and the video games “Escape from Butcher Bay” and “Assault on Dark Athena“.
In August, director David Twohy (Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick, A Perfect Getaway) discussed that he’d sketched out two possible ideas for continuing the films and was working to get the third film in front of the
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Chronicles of Riddick Sequel Begins Location Scouting
2 December 2009 4:17 PM, PST
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For those of you looking for the return of Vin Diesel as arguably his best on-screen character, Riddick, it looks like it’s one step closer to reality.
On his Facebook page yesterday, Diesel put up an update which included a line revealing that the team behind the next Riddick movie were scouting out locations already – a great thing to hear for those of us anticipating the sequel to 2004’s Chronicles of Riddick.
“The Riddick team is in New Zealand location scouting already… that’s exciting”
The last we heard on the Riddick 3 front was from writer David Twohy, the man who wrote A Perfect Getaway in addition to writing and directing the Riddick films. That was back in August and at the time, he was working out two ideas for the sequel, one of which that would be Rated R. There was studio interest in another PG-13 version, but
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Exclusive: Producer Talks 30 Days of Night: Dark Days From the Set
23 November 2009 11:59 PM, PST
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Dread Central hit the set of Sony’s 30 Days of Night: Dark Days earlier this month - the film wraps principal photography today in Vancouver, Canada, under the watchful eye of co-scripter (with Steve Niles) and director Ben Ketai - and while there sat down with producer Jr Young (among others) to discuss the flick (cast interviews to come).
“This is a very edgy film,” Young, who previously produced The Messengers, told Dread while intently watching a scene being played out in video village – a scene which featured a rather hysterical and bloody actress (Katherine Isabelle) pleading for her life. “Ben knows this world. I think it comes natural to him.”
Starring Kiele (A Perfect Getaway) Sanchez, Mia (De Palma’s The Black Dahlia) Kirschner, Rhys ("Entourage") Coiro, Diora (Night of the Demons) Baird, Harold ("Lost") Perrineau, Troy (A Marine Story) Ruptash, Jackson Berlin, John De Santis, Marco Sorian, Monique (Cabin in the Woods) Ganderton,
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- SeanD.
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Justin Theroux and Will Arnett Speed Up and Reverse Direction for Non-Videogame Adaptation Space Invaders
17 November 2009 9:36 PM, PST
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Iron Man 2 and Tropic Thunder writer Justin Theroux is penning a new draft of Space Invaders–not based on the video game. The original spec by Mike Lisbe and Nate Reger is about an astronaut who goes into space to catch his girlfriend in the act of cheating on him with a fellow astronaut. Even better: Will Arnett is attached to star! Get some of the space madness along with more details about the project after the jump.
The rom-com is being set up for Fox after the collapse of Fox Atomic, with Davis Entertainment (A Perfect Getaway, Aliens vs. Predators: Requiem) on board to produce. Theroux, an actor-turned-screenwriter, has a couple other projects on his plate including a comedy about air guitar competitions, which he may also direct according to The Hollywood Reporter. Theroux also wrote the upcoming Danny McBride/James Franco medieval-stoner-comedy Your Highness.
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Meet West Flynn!
11 November 2009 8:00 AM, PST
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Marley Shelton has taken on many personalities during her 19-year acting career.
She was the girl next door in Bubble Boy, a hard-nosed FBI agent on the CBS series Eleventh Hour and a possible killer in A Perfect Getaway. But it’s her quirky role in 2001’s Sugar & Spice that helped prepare Marley for the arrival of her daughter, West, on September 6th.
“I played a cheerleader who was pregnant with twins,” she told Life & Style in an interview at her Los Angeles home.
“I remember doing my research for it, so it
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- Sarah
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Bloody New Photo from 30 Days of Night Dark Days
8 November 2009 11:34 PM, PST
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Dark Horse Entertainment just released this awesome new photo from the upcoming horror film “30 Days of Night: Dark Days” by director Ben Ketai (30 Days of Night: Dust to Dust, Megan) and starring Diora Baird (Pornstar, Stan Heling), Mia Kirshner (The L Word, The Cleaner), Kiele Sanchez (A Perfect Getaway) and Harold Perrineau (Lost, The Unusuals).
Synopsis: After surviving the incidents in Barrow, Alaska, Stella Olemaun relocates to Los Angeles, where she intentionally attracts the attention of the local vampire population in order to avenge the death of her husband, Eben.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “30 Days of Night: Dark Days”.
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What I Think of this Weekend's Other Box Office Contenders -- "The Box" and "The Fourth Kind"
7 November 2009 11:40 AM, PST
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Everyone's predicting that "Disney's A Christmas Carol" will take the box-office crown this weekend. And it just might, that's why Warner Bros. and Universal are counter-programming with "The Box" and "The Fourth Kind," respectively.
For my review of "Disney's A Christmas Carol, click here. Now, here's what I think of:
"The Box"
Based on a Richard Matheson short story which later became a "Twilight Zone" episode called "Button, Button," "The Box" tells the tale of Norma (Cameron Diaz) and Arthur (James Marsden), a suburban couple who receive a gift of a lifetime -- a simple wooden box that bestows upon its owner $1 million with just a press of a button.
One million dollars is a big deal specially since the film is set in 1976. So Norma and Arthur have the box, they'll get $1 million if they press the button, blah blah blah...but there's always a catch! Pressing the button
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Exclusive: Dread Central Visits the Set of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days; Casting Update and Images
6 November 2009 12:07 AM, PST
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This scribe (pictured right) just got in from a whirlwind visit from the set of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, which is currently shooting Day 13 of 25 in Vancouver, Canada, and while I can’t spill much yet (although blood was spilled there gratuitously), I can give you an update on casting.
Joining the previously announced Kiele (A Perfect Getaway) Sanchez (taking over the ‘Stella’ role played by Melissa George in the original 30 Days of Night), Mia (Depalma’s The Black Dahlia) Kirschner, Rhys ("Entourage") Coiro, Diora (Night of the Demons) Baird, and Harold ("Lost") Perrineau are Troy (A Marine Story) Ruptash as Agent Norris, Jackson Berlin, John De Santis, Marco Sorian, and Katherine (Ginger Snaps, "Supernatural") Isabelle, whose scene that Dread witnessed was rather disquieting (and I mean that in the best of ways – director Ben Ketai is throwing down with this one).
My thanks to Sony and the production
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FX Has Western Fever
5 November 2009 2:26 PM, PST
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It appears that FX believes Westerns are in after the network has added the post civil war drama Reconstruction to its catalog. The new show revolves around a civil war veteran who returns to his hometown in Missouri and struggles to rebuild his life. Director Peter Horton hopes to draw parallels between current events such as the recent economic collapse and attempts to rebuild a war ravaged Iraq. This should ad an interesting twist as FX continues to develop more quality programming.
Reconstruction won’t be the only Western to make an appearance on FX. Lawman, a contemporary Western starring Timothy Olyphant follows a Marshall’s attempts to clean up a small town. The show was recently picked up by FX and won’t air until sometime next year. Trailer Embedded below Warning, some strong language.
FX Beefing Up Show Schedule as Old Favorites are Put Out to PastureThe Crazies
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This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: November 3, 2009
3 November 2009 4:53 AM, PST
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Before we get into this week's releases I thought I would alert you to an upcoming 50% off Criterion Collection titles at Barnes and Nobles beginning on November 10 and running for two weeks. The full details, and a $5 off coupon, can be found in the DVD Talk forums.
Wings of Desire (Criterion Collection)
This is a huge week for major title releases on Blu-ray as Criterion's release of Wim Wenders's Wings of Desire is just the first of three titles I reviewed and most likely blew my word count for the next two weeks trying to get all of my thoughts squared away.
As for this title specifically, it was my first time seeing it and as it played on and on I began to enjoy it more and more. However, if you read my lengthy review, you will
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A Perfect Getaway to Blu-ray
28 October 2009 10:31 AM, PDT
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A Perfect Getaway directed by David Twohy and starring Timothy Olyphant, Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich and Kiele Sanchez is making tracks for Blu-ray Disc and DVD on December 29.
Universal will release A Perfect Getaway on Blu-ray in 2.35:1 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio.
A complete picture has yet to materialize for bonus features but some partial information has come to light. The theatrical cut and a new unrated director's cut will be included on the disc as well as a Blu-ray exclusive alternate ending.
A Perfect Getaway on Blu-ray carries an Srp of $39.98 on Blu-ray. Check out the cover art below and look for features and pre-order information updates shortly.
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A Perfect Getaway Escapes to DVD and Blu-ray on December 29th
28 October 2009 8:58 AM, PDT
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You can bring home some escapist thrills on DVD and Blu-ray at the end of this year. A Perfect Getaway will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 29. We don't have pricing details at this time, and it doesn't appear that the standard DVD edition comes with any special features, but we'll be sure to update you if anything changes. The film stars Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn and Timothy Olyphant.
Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez star in this gripping suspense-thriller about an island vacation that turns deadly. Honeymooners Cliff (Zahn) and Cydney (Jovovich) are hiking a jungle trail to a remote Hawaiian beach when they hear that police have uncovered a grisly murder scene and the suspected killers are somewhere nearby. Unsure whether to stay or flee, the pair joins two other couples and then things start to go horribly wrong. Far from civilization, a
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A Perfect Getaway Coming Home
28 October 2009 1:25 AM, PDT
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Two stories in two hours both concerning Milla Jovovich? Yep, we are happy campers. If you missed David Twohy's over-explained little thriller A Perfect Getaway in theatres, no worries! It'll be hitting DVD and Blu-ray in just a little while!
Synopsis
Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez star in this gripping suspense-thriller about an island vacation that turns deadly. Honeymooners Cliff (Zahn) and Cydney (Jovovich) are hiking a jungle trail to a remote Hawaiian beach when they hear that police have uncovered a grisly murder scene and the suspected killers are somewhere nearby. Unsure whether to stay or flee, the pair joins two other couples and then things start to go horribly wrong. Far from civilization, a brutal battle for survival begins where danger lurks along every twist of the path and no one is who they seem. From director David Twohy comes the suspenseful film critics call,
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant Review
22 October 2009 8:59 PM, PDT
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Short Version: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is an entertaining “alternative” vampire movie that should appeal to teens - but it’s Not for younger kids.
Screen Rant reviews Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
I haven’t read the books this movie is based on (from what I understand, the first three books of a 12 book series - a lot to cram into one film) and I didn’t have any preconceived notions about it good or bad going in. Based on trailers and commercials I really didn’t know what to expect, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised… in most part due to John C. Reilly’s performance as Larten Crepsley, mentor to our burgeoning hero Darren Shan (played by Chris Massoglia).
Darren Shan is your basic “good kid” teenager. He gets good grades, stays out of trouble and listens to his overly “square” parents.
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'30 Days of Night Dark Days' Officially Announced
22 October 2009 2:36 PM, PDT
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While Bloody Disgusting exclusively broke the news a few days back, today the official announcement was made for the 30 Days of Night sequel. Principal photography has commenced in Vancouver, Canada for 30 Days Of Night: Dark Days, the sequel to the vampire movie sensation based on the cult-hit graphic novel series by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith. Produced by Stage 6 Films and Ghost House Pictures, 30 Days Of Night: Dark Days marks director Ben Ketais first feature film and is based on a screenplay written by Niles and Ketai.
The cast includes Kiele Sanchez (A Perfect Getaway, Lost), Diora Baird (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Wedding Crashers), Rhys Coiro (Entourage, 24 the upcoming Straw Dogs), Mia Kirshner (The L Word, The Black Dahlia), and Harold Perrineau (Oz, Lost, The Matrix Revolutions).
Check out the synopsis below.
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Exclusive photo: The Crazies love Fango!
22 October 2009 11:52 AM, PDT
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Makeup FX artist Robert Hall passed on an exclusive new behind-the-scenes pic from Overture Films’ upcoming remake of The Crazies, in which one of the infected folks (played by Chris Carnell, the murderous miner from the 3-D My Bloody Valentine) enjoys his favorite magazine. Check out the photo below!
Directed by Breck Eisner from a script by The MacHinist’s Scott Kosar and Case 39’s Ray Wright, The Crazies updates George A. Romero’s 1973 chiller about a small town overtaken by a biotoxin that turns its residents insane, with the military that created it arriving to violently quarantine the area. Silent Hill’s Radha Mitchell, A Perfect Getaway’s Timothy Olyphant and Friday The 13th’s Daniell Panabaker star; the movie is set for release February 26. Check out its official website here, see the beginning of our exclusive on-set coverage here and watch for it to continue in Fangoria
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Ghost House Officially Announces 30 Days of Night: Dark Days
22 October 2009
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Stage 6 and Ghost House have officially announced the principal photography star of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days , the sequel to 2007's 30 Days of Night .
The cast includes Kiele Sanchez ( A Perfect Getaway ), Diora Baird ( The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning ), Rhys Coiro ( Straw Dogs ), Mia Kirshner ( The L Wor ), and Harold Perrineau ( Lost ).
Here's the official synopis: It's been a year since the Alaskan town of Barrow's population was decimated by vampires during its annual month long sunset. Riddled with grief over the death of her husband, bound by nightmares and void of all emotions beyond hate and sorrow, Stella (Sanchez) has spent the past months traveling the world, trying to convince others that vampires exist. Met with skepticism and laughter, Stella is
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In My Opinion: The Best and Worst Movies of 2009 So Far
20 October 2009 3:56 PM, PDT
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Recently someone asked in the comments if Paranormal Activity was my #1 film of the year so far and while it is definitely a favorite as evidenced by my A+ review, it won't end up my #1. However, with some time to go in the year I decided to piece together a couple of alphabetical lists of my favorite films and my least favorite films, and open up the conversation to the floor to see where you all stand as we approach the final two months of 2009.
Favorite Films (in alphabetical order)
500 Days of Summer (I enjoyed this film, but I'm worried a second viewing may begin to grate on me a bit)
An Education (I've seen it twice and it lost none of its charm)
Bronson (loved it, the character created by Hardy alone was enough to keep me enthralled)
The Brothers Bloom (I just received the DVD and anxious to
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- Brad Brevet
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