— by ADAM POYNTER — We have seen a number of movies go from the Sundance Film Festival to getting picked up by major studios and then being released to the general public. That isn’t the case with the majority of the movies shown at this festival, though. Many amazing films will never [...]
Archive for March, 2011
Seven Clips from ‘Red Riding Hood’
— by ALEXA MILAN — When I previewed several clips from “Beastly” before it was released last week, I said the dark twist on the classic fairy tale seems to be the new supernatural creature flick. Just like a host of vampire and werewolf projects have cropped up in recent year[...]
Theodore Shapiro to Score ‘Arthur’ Remake
Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedy “Arthur,” in theaters nationwide on April 8. “Arthur” stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren[...]
Four Clips from ‘Mars Needs Moms’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — When I saw the trailer for the CGI movie “Mars Needs Moms,” I thought … eh. Although the animation is pretty astounding, I don’t have much interest in the plot. After seeing clips from the movie, I stand by my first impression. Milo (voiced by 11-year-ol[...]
Cameras Roll on NFB 3D Film The St. Judes
Principal photography has begun in Toronto on “The St. Judes,” a National Film Board of Canada experimental 3D documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeffrey St. Jules and produced by the NFB Ontario Centre’s Anita Lee. The first NFB 3D documentary since[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Thor’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — I am not blown away with the latest poster (see it below) that has been released for “Thor,” the next comic-book movie Marvel Studios is zapping our way (though I have been impressed with everything else I have seen for this movie). At the same time, I ca[...]
The Top 5 most powerful movie scenes
— by CHRIS POWELL — Cinema is filled with scenes which capture brilliance. Whether in the way they contrast emotions, surprise the viewer, or bring subtle plot points to their conclusion, these scenes are notable for their “wow” factor and their memorability. They have power. I submi[...]
Guillermo Del Toro eyes Pacific Rim
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — So much for that. Yesterday, I reported Tom Cruise landed the starring role in Guillermo Del Toro’s “At The Mountains of Madness.” However, as of today, the project is dead. Due to the projected high price tag, Universal Pictures will only[...]
Six Clips from ‘Limitless’
— by ALEXA MILAN — What would happen if you could access 100 percent of your brain? You would become rich, powerful and the target of a bunch of ruthless killers, if the upcoming action thriller “Limitless” is any indication. Based on the novel “The Dark Fields” b[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Puss in Boots’ (Teaser Version)
— by ADAM POYNTER — With the fourth and (reportedly) final chapter in the “Shrek” saga now on Blu-Ray and DVD, we have the first teaser trailer for the upcoming spin-off movie featuring one of the beloved characters from the series “Puss in Boots.” Puss was an addition to[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Harvest’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — All young adults have probably found themselves in Josh’s position at one time or another. In “Harvest,” Josh (Jack Carpenter) wants to go to the beach for the summer, but he’s forced to spend it with his family, because his grandpa (Robert Loggia) is dying.[...]
‘Green Lantern’ Stars Headed to WonderCon
Fans attending the first day of WonderCon (Friday, April 1) will be treated to a special “Green Lantern” talent signing and panel featuring the stars of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures feature film: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard. The signing begins at 4 p.m., followe[...]
Cruise set for At the Mountains of Madness
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — It isn’t a secret that “At The Mountains Of Madness” has been a passion project for Guillermo Del Toro for some time. At last summer’s Comic Con, he hinted about starting production on the film adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft’s horror novella during[...]
Under Review: ‘Mars Needs Moms’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Walt Disney Pictures has been busy at work over the past 70 years producing animated and feature films that enthrall and envelop us in magic foreign lands and introduce us to many new characters and faces. This year alone, we are going to be seeing big releases such a[...]