IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures, a unit of Time Warner Inc., announced that they have completed an agreement to release up to 20 Warner Bros. films in IMAX’s format over the course of the next three and a half years (from 2010 through 2013). The agreement strategically aligns Warner[...]
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Remember ‘Jonah Hex’?
— by CAM SMITH — Just out of curiosity, how many of you out readers knew that there was a major studio tentpole called “Jonah Hex” scheduled for release in less than two months? Based on the popular DC comic-book, and starring the likes of Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, Will Arnett and John[...]
‘Batman’: The Soundtrack by Prince (1989)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Films, whether consciously or subconsciously…whether intended or not…usually end up becoming a product of their time in some form or fashion. And as timeless as Burton’s original film is, it’s obvious that the inclusion of pop music would give it that[...]
Can Matthew Vaughn Bring ‘Sandman’ to Life?
— by CAM SMITH — With “Watchmen,” the crown jewel in the comic-book medium’s feathered hat, having made the jump to the silver screen, alongside classy adult-oriented faves like “V For Vendetta,” “300,” “Sin City,” “American Splendor” and “From Hell,” filmmakers[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘IMAX: Hubble 3D’
— by ROB COX — Anyone who’s marveled at the breath-taking images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope will likely be fascinated by Warner Bros. upcoming “IMAX: Hubble 3D.” In May 2009, NASA launched Space Shuttle Atlantis on the final mission to service the aging telescope[...]
Leonardo Da Vinci: Action Star?
— by CAM SMITH — I’d imagine that, for many of our hard-working teachers, saddled with this new generation of ADD-addled, ultra-ironic young whipper-snappers, it must be a mighty daunting endeavor to try to convince them that history is interesting and worth knowing, much less cool[...]
DC Entertainment Names Executive Team
Here is the official press release: DC Entertainment, founded in September 2009 to unleash the power of the DC Comics library of characters across all media platforms, has named its executive management team, including new co-publishers of DC Comics and a Chief Creative Officer, as well as heads of [...]
Review: Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
— by KENNETH DAVIS — With several successful movies under their belts, DC comics and Warner Bros. bring us yet another excellent film with “Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths,” co-directed by Sam Liu (of “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies”) and Lauren[...]
Warner Bros. Taking New Approach to Movie Making
— by CAM SMITH — In the current Hollywood paradigm – where most studios’ attentions are largely focused on churning out cynical carbon copies and bland remakes – it’s nice to hear that at least one major film-making corporation is at least trying to keep the[...]
New Clip: Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
— by SEAN GERSKI — If you are a fan of Superman (and really, who isn’t?), then it’s a pretty good day for you. First, we had the news of Christopher Nolan’s possible involvement with the next “Superman” movie, and now we have a new clip from “Justice[...]
Superman 3.0 — Is Chris Nolan Taking Over?
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — A lot of people seem surprised that Warner Bros. is apparently turning to Christopher Nolan to “godfather” the “Superman” series (as reported in this Deadline Hollywood story). However, it really shouldn’t come as too much of a shock.[...]
Brandon Routh: A Superman For All Seasons?
— by BEN FOWLER — I would love to be writing an article right now, straight off the success of the “Superman Returns “sequel “Man Of Steel,” on where the third installment of the Superman franchise could go next. I would love to. Sadly, I will never[...]
Poster: Smallville: Absolute Justice
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — It is such a great time to be a “Smallville” fan. They are getting a movie, they are getting all kinds of exciting guest stars on their show and old favorites returning to the show. They are even getting art, in this case, an impressive poster for the[...]
Blake Lively Cast as Carol Ferris in ‘Green Lantern’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — In a somewhat surprising move, Blake Lively has grabbed the role of Carol Ferris in Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Green Lantern,” an adaptation of the DC Comics superhero. Lively will star opposite Ryan Reynolds, who will play the title role as well as[...]