If you think being an outcast is hard, think how much harder it must be to be a monster. Monsters have always been with us, living in the secret city of Midian. That’s the premise of Clive Barker’s novella and movie called Nightbreed. Now writer Mark Andreyko (Manhunter) and artist Piotr Kowalski (Marvel Knights: Hulk) […]
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2014 J-Pop Summit Announces First Guest of Honor!
San Francisco’s annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, music, fashion and film, the 2014 J-Pop Summit Festival, returns over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, July 19th and 20th. Rock singer May’n is this year’s first official Guest of Honor. An expanded program of events is also being planned with updates being posted at www.JPOP.com. […]
Does Life Imitate Cinematic Art?
The influence of movies on viewers can be significant and profound. How many youngsters have taken up boxing after watching the rags-to-riches-via-canvas story of Rocky Balboa? How many swept hairstyles have followed swiftly in the wake of Ryan Gosling’s starring turn in Drive? How many young couples have stood on promontories in that pose from […]
Extended Trailer: The Fault in Our Stars!
20th Century Fox has released an extended trailer for the movie adaptation of John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars. Check it out after the jump. The Fault in Our Stars opens on June 6th.
Star Wars VII Cast Announced!
After months of speculation, Lucasfilm and J.J. Abrams have announced the cast of Star Wars VII. It’s a mix of new and familiar faces. So, who joins the original stars – Mark Hammill, Carrie fisher, Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker? Follow the jump for the complete list.
Andy Garcia Signed to Live-Action Max Steel Movie!
Andy Garcia has signed on to play Dr. Miles Edwards in the forthcoming live-action Max Steel movie from Dolphin Films. As described by Dolphin CEO Bill Dowd, Edwards is ‘a very complicated character, and he is central to the entire mythology of Max Steel.’ Principal photography for Max Steel begins today. The movie is slated […]
The Other Woman: Not Quite a One-Night Stand!
Leslie Mann, Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton deserve full marks for going all-in on this tepid riff on The First Wives’ Club. Their commitment provides some hilarious moments – if not quite enough to make the film memorable. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is also solid as the serial cheater.
Son of God Producers Set to Remake Ben-Hur!
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, whose Son of God was an unexpected hit during its theatrical run, are teaming up with Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to produce a remake of the classic film, Ben-Hur. The film will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Nightwatch, Wanted) from a script by Keith Clarke (The Way Back) for release […]
First Look: Disney’s Feast!
Making its world premiere at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival June 10, 2014, is “Feast,” a new short from first-time director Patrick Osborne (head of animation, “Paperman”) and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The story of one man’s love life is seen through the eyes of his best friend and dog, Winston, and revealed bite […]
Hobbit Trilogy Finale Gets Title Change!
Oh, dear. Peter Jackson has changed the title of the third Hobbit film. It’s now called The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. See Jackson’s explanation following the jump.
Miller Time Trailer: Sin City: A Dame To Die For!
After rather too long, Frank Miller is once again co-directing with Robert Rodgrigues for a Sin City Movie – A Damn to Kill For. Let’s see if can pull it off this time and at least try to erase his The Spirit from our minds. Check out trailer after the jump. Sin City: A Dame […]