— by KYLA DREWETTE — Created by Jake Armstrong as part of his senior project at the School of Visual Arts, “The Terrible Thing of Alpha 9” is a short animated film with a heartfelt and memorable story. The project took Armstrong approximately one year to complete using[...]
‘Green Lantern’ to Recruit Fans in 11 North American Cities
In celebration of the June 17 theatrical release and big-screen debut of “Green Lantern,” Warner Bros. will light up 11 North American cities on June 13, encouraging people to Join the (Green Lantern) Corps. Markets include: Los Angeles, New York City, Vancouver, San Diego, Miami, Atlanta, Cleveland, Kansas City, Sacramento, St. Louis, and New Orleans, […][...]
Under Review: ‘Queen of the Sun’
— by BEV QUESTAD — What happens when the one you love, the one you trust to always be there and the one who gives you sustenance disappears without a trace? “Queen of the Sun” is a delicate, sensitive, tender love story of nurturing and interdependence portending a great tragedy. The human foodchain is dependent […][...]
Eight Clips from ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Keeping with a hot trend right now, Hollywood is adapting another book into a feature film. This time, it’s Richard Atwater’s 1938 children’s classic “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” which updates the old tale into a contemporary setting. In the movie, we have Tom Popper (Jim Carrey), an extremely driven businessman who […][...]
Cameras Roll on ‘Rock of Ages’
New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut. “Rock of Ages” also stars Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman, […][...]
Under Review: ‘Super 8’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Not only is “Super 8” — a collaboration of director J.J. Abrams (“Star Trek”) and producer Steven Spielberg (”Saving Private Ryan”) — reminiscent of great movies of the past, it also strives to be a film that will inspire movies of the future. In the late 1970s, in the small […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Soon to hit the movie festival circuit is “Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass,” the new feature film from writer-director Pat Tremblay. Being a staple in the underground film scene since the ’90s, the Montreal-based Tremblay has slowly built up a following and gained some acknowledgment from critics with […][...]
Is Naomie Harris Targeting Bond Role?
— by ALEXA MILAN — Has Daniel Craig found his next Bond girl? According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, actress Naomie Harris may step into the role of James Bond’s latest female sidekick/potential love interest. The news was first reported[...]
New TMNT movie has new writers
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Some characters and franchises seem to always find the light of day in one form or another. So, it’s no surprise we are now getting word that the talented writing team for the upcoming “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” movie have been nabbed to[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Bait’
— by LYNN TACKITT — There are some days when nothing goes right from the first minute you step out of bed and all you want to do is crawl back inside it. For the characters in “Bait,” this is one of those days. When a group of shoppers at an underground store are caught […][...]