Around the Web is a daily feature where we highlight some of the days movie related stories from across the internet that we think you may find interesting. If you come across something that you think we should share with the rest of the world, please contact John with the … [Read More]
Oh good grief… someone tell me this is all just a bad joke. Apparently studio execs are set and ready to green light a Dukes of Hazzard 2. Yes, the crap just keeps on rolling. Yes, they managed to trick enough people into seeing the first one to make almost … [Read More]
I’ve slowly been learning to appreciate Billy Bob Thornton. Yeah… I think the man is a complete whack job.. but that doesn’t take away from the fact that I find him to be one hell of a performer. Drama or comedy he just brings it every time (even in horrible … [Read More]
IMDB are carrying a rather insightful article on the problems of Hollywood and current cinema, leading off on the problems of Cinderella Man, Nikki Rocco, Universal Pictures distribution chief, says: …the studio is going “back to the drawing board” following the box-office failure [of Cinderella Man]…”Good movies are supposed to … [Read More]
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X-Men 3 continues to be in total disarray. Losing 2 directors, ridiculous plot leaks, the loss of Nightcrawler, over casting and now to add to all of that casting a character just 3 days before the character’s scenes are supposed to start shooting. Has any GOOD new come out for … [Read More]
The first Zathura trailer I saw about a month ago was pretty lame and had me rolling my eyes. However, just last week (when seeing Wedding Crashers I believe) they showed the new full trailer for the film. And my opinion of the project changed. This new trailer gives you … [Read More]
The good folks over at FlmForce have posted up a really neat little article on Hollywood’s Weirdest Casts”. It’s basically a rundown of a whole bunch of films that have casts that you never would have though about putting together in one single film. Like, putting Luciano Pavarotti together in … [Read More]
I remember seeing the movieSleuth quite some time ago on television and I was amazed at the complex story, the sparse cast but superbly crafted and rich characters and multi-layered plot. It was superb, and showed the superb talents of Michael Caine playing alongside the undeniable legend of Sir Laurence … [Read More]
A new script has just been bought by Platinum Studios which will convert another comic character to the movie screen, Dead of Night. I can’t say I’ve read any Dylan Dog, but the premise sounds familiar and interesting. From Done Deal. An ex-cop turned private investigator, is one of the … [Read More]
I can’t get the theme song outta my head (“Transformers…. more than meets the eyyyyeeee”). Anyway, I was practically giddy when I first heard the news of a live action/CGI heavy Transformers movie… and I’m still giggling like an idiot. It appears a target date for the release of the … [Read More]
There’s been a few stories over the last couple of days about who is going to direct Transformers. Filmfodder carry the summary of Ain’t it cool: Ain’t It Cool News says two directors have been rumored to oversee Dreamworks’ live-action “Transformers” movie: Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow”) … [Read More]