This review almost didn’t happen. And why do you ask? Because 1/4 of the way through this film, I was ready to shut it off. I bet you’re thinking, no really Vatche, it’s a fourth film in the Fast & Furious series, of course its going to suck. But no, words do not exist in …
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Mel Gibson in a major film role, I believe the last was Signs in 2002. ‘Edge of Darkeness,’ from Casino Royale director Martin Campbell looks like a return to form for the controversial actor/director. An all out action thriller. Say what you will about the guy, I …
Bryan Singer confirmed his interest in directing another ‘X-Men’ film, and has discussed the idea with 20th Century Fox. Singer left the franchise to direct the abysmal ‘Superman: Returns,’ paving the way for Brett Ratner to direct the third X-Men film, which was a steaming pile of garbage. Singer didn’t say if the film would …
Jon Cassar, best known for his stellar work on FOX’s 24, has signed on to direct ‘Motorcade’ for DreamWorks. Cassar opted out of working on the final season of 24 to direct ‘Motorcade’ which will be his first feature film. The studio is aiming to begin production by late summer or early fall 2010, and …
I talk about Second Skin a lot on here, you know, the documentary that everyone needs to check out that premiered at IFFBoston? Producer Peter Brauer just released a music video that he made towards the end of shooting ‘Second Skin,’ called ‘Level Up’ starring World of Warcraft player Zealous1. The song was used in …
Apparently Stellan Skarsgard has joined the cast of ‘Thor,’ based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name. It hasn’t revealed what role he’ll be playing. Skarsgard’s son, Alexander Skarsgard was long rumored for the role of Thor, which was given to Chris Hemsworth The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, …
Fox and Electronic Arts are coming together to turn “Spore” into an animated film. Chris Wedge of ‘Ice Age’ fame will be directing the CGI film. ‘Princess and the Frog’ writers Greg Erb and Jason Oremland will be writing the script for the film based on the Will Wright game. Wedge told Variety, “I’m always …
L.A. Times is reporting that Robert Downey Jr. is going to be taking on the role in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “Harvey,” a stage-play first adapted for the screen with Jimmy Stewart in the starring role. The the classic Pulitzer-prize winning stageplay tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend, a rabbit …
Our friend Rob Kutner has sent us his latest web short, his “critical contribution to the healthcare debate.” We’ve featured Kutner’s stuff in the past, his Juno parody “Jewno,” and his book “Apocolypse How.” Kutner is currently a writer for the ‘The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien’ Check out his latest video below!
Former Paramount Execs David Kirkpatrick and Earl Lestz confirmed that they are on their way to secure financing for their $550 million dollar film and tv studio based in Plymoouth, MA. “Plymouth Rock Studios” will have 14 soundstages, a 10 acre backlot, and spaces for production offices, post facilities, a theater, and hotel. As a …