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Martin and John Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 10-31-2008)
There’s a man named Martin and there’s a man named John. And there’s another man named Martin and another named John. And then… there’s another man named Martin and another named John. Creative TalentWriter... THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 01-25-2002)
In their ever-more-desperate efforts to shake some kind of reaction out of an ever-more-jaded public, scary movie makers have come up with some nifty twists in the last few years, from the faux documentary stunt THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT to the "gotcha!" en... The MOTHMAN Cometh Part One
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 01-30-2002)
Genre-wise, the new Richard Gere film THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES would seem to be a supernatural thriller in the spooky SIXTH SENSE vein complete with visions of future events, people speaking from beyond the grave and mysterious sightings of the winged titl... 
A special edition MOTHMAN just for you
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-27-2003)
When I first read the script for THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, I became a big fan of the project. Screenwriter Richard Hatem (same guy who created ABC's MIRACLES, a show that's fondly missed) perfectly encapsulated the weird world of the paranormal, delivering... The Lair of the Beasts: Mothman Resurfaces
by Nick Redfern (Sat 10-18-2008)
As someone who works as an author, journalist and seeker of bizarre beasts, I’m regularly sent review-copies of new books on all-things-unexplained. Most times, in my opinion, the books are pretty good; sometimes they’re okay, and then... The MOTHMAN Cometh Part Two
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Wed 02-06-2002)
The new Richard Gere starrer THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES combines the aspects of a supernatural thriller with those of a "true-life story," based on a 1975 book by scientist-turned-paranormal investigator John A. Keel. Today director Mark Pellington continues ... THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MYSTERIOUS BEINGS
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 11-20-2002)
Alien hunter John A Keel's new book, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MYSTERIOUS BEINGS, is a fabulous read. It is, of course, a load of unsubstantiated hogwashbut that should in no way discourage someone from picking up the endlessly amusing volume. Much like Keel'... THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 06-05-2002)
The Mothman represents one of the oddest of Fortean phenomena. It's tenacious enough to be taken seriously, yet doesn't fit in well with any other such weirdness. Every few years we get a 'flap' of sightings people who see a tall, dark stranger with wing... The Library Vault Opens!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-29-2000)
READ A BOOK, GO TO JAILBanned Books Week runs through September 30, and during this week the American Library Association and the ACLU encourage you to read banned books. Not surprisingly, perhaps, the most frequently challenged title of 1999 was Harry Po... John Ottman Joins the Fantastic Four
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-14-2005)
John Ottman has risen to an impressive prominence over the last several years, while also avoiding that traditional Hollywood pitfall typecasting. He's managed to score a continual variety of films from scary horror films like URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT a... John Wayne - Genius
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-29-2007)
In our DVD Shopping List Prize Closet this week we have some terrific classic Hong Kong action titles, courtesy of Dragon Dynasty. Two winners will get both Shanghai Express and Above the Law, and all you have to do to win is send an email which includes ... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Nine
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 08-14-2007)
Here we are the season finale, more ex-Deadwood actors and more weirdness. Do we know anymore about the story? Well, no not so much. Do we really know anything about what we’ve spent the last ten weeks watching? Again, no, not so... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Seven
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-31-2007)
I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I have to ask it again here; when does the ambiguity go too far? This series has asked tons of questions and set up plenty of vague and surreal situations but so far very little has been explained.... THE FILMS OF JOHN CARPENTER
by Jason Bovberg (Fri 07-07-2000)
John Carpenter`s résumé is top-heavy with such genre classics as Halloween, The Thing and Escape from New York, and yet lately the director`s name conjures more groans than cheers. Who didn`t walk away from Village of the Damned or Vampires with a sour ta... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Three
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-03-2007)
John from Cincinnati continues to easily be the strangest show on TV. Sometimes it is legitimately bizarre and other times it feels a little like it’s trying really hard to be strange. This week many of the characters finally start to catc... Comicscape March 2, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-02-2005)
I'll say this first: for next week, send in your responses to this column and your rants about other comic-to-film changes. If you still hate Spider-Man's organic web-shooters or find yourself incensed that Mystique wasn't Rogue's mom, e-mail me here or ... BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 11-05-1999)
Is it possible for a film to be both good and overrated? If we ever had any doubts, they were answered with a resounding `yes` with the release of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT - a film that deserved praise but not the universal accolades it received. Not to be... JOHN Q.
by Michael Tunison (Fri 02-15-2002)
Sometimes one element is enough to keep a film alive when all of its vital signs seem to be failing, and such is the case with Denzel Washington's heartfelt performance in the otherwise creaky melodrama JOHN Q. This health care-themed riff on DOG DAY AFTE... HALLOWEEN: Cast and Crew Reunion at American Cinematheque
by Steve Ryfle (Thu 10-19-2000)
It`s been 22 years since Michael Myers broke out of the loony bin, commandeered a government vehicle and then terrorized his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, but the trail of dead bodies left in his wake is pretty easy to follow. Without John Carpenter`... Taking Score for STARSHIP TROOPERS 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-04-2004)
For many years now, William Stromberg and John Morgan have been highly respected names in restored film scores from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Through an outstanding series of Classic Film Scores on the Marco Polo label, restored musically by Morgan and perf... Genre Oscar Winners of the Past: The List (Sat 03-25-2000)
Here is a list of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy Oscar Winners. Included are both obvious genre films and borderline efforts perhaps more commonly thought of as dramas (e.g., HAMLET, SONG OF BERNADETTE). Inevitably, this kind of judgment call leaves...Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 2
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sat 08-25-2001)
In Part 1 of CINESCAPE's exclusive John Carpenter interview, the famed director discussed getting his latest jaunt into the sci-fi/horror genre, GHOSTS OF MARS, off the ground and out of the hands of intrusive studio executives. In our continuing coverage... THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES
by Chris Wyatt (Fri 01-25-2002)
The filmmakers that converted John Keel's non-fiction book THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES into a Richard Gere movie were very liberal when adapting the material. If you're looking for a print version of the story you've seen on the screen, don't bother picking th... VIZ MEDIA AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PARTICIPATING IN THE JAPAN! CULTURE + HYPER CULTURE EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHTING JAPANESE ART AND POP CULTURE (Tue 02-05-2008)
Visitors Invited To The VIZ Media Manga Café And Lounge To Sample An Array Of Animation And Manga San Francisco, CA, February 5, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...How John Rzeznik became the latest Disney lyricist
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-16-2002)
During an interview for his latest Disney animated project, TREASURE PLANET, producer Roy Conli (HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME) discussed how Goo-Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik became involved with the project. Rzeznik composed and performed two songs for the ... John Debney Versus THE SCORPION KING Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-30-2002)
After several years of scoring comedies and family films like SPY KIDS, INSPECTOR GADGET, JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS, CATS & DOGS and PRINCESS DIARIES, a meaty assignment like THE SCORPION KING came as a welcome adventure for composer John Debney.Debne... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 1
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 08-24-2001)
"Retirement" is a common threat director John Carpenter issues at the end of his films, but the man who made a name for himself with the independent chiller HALLOWEEN and garnered Jeff Bridges an Academy Award nomination for his performance in STARMAN say... Constantine
by Coming Attractions (Mon 03-15-2004)
Genre: Horror/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Warner Brothers.Production Company: Shuler Donner/Donner Productions.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: Keanu Reeves (John Constantine); Rachel Weisz (Angela); Tilda Swinton (Gabriel); Djimon Hounsou (Papa Mid... Ghost World: The John Carpenter Interview Part 3
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Sun 08-26-2001)
In Part 2 of CINESCAPE's exclusive John Carpenter interview, the famed director discussed the process behind his unique brand of movie making. In the final installment of our coverage, the filmmaker looks into the future: what projects lie ahead, what pro... JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN
by Tony Whitt (Tue 10-02-2001)
Salden comes from a world with higher gravity and a thicker atmosphere, a world where the terrorist Gundor Gorrok wreaks havoc. Gorrok has killed Salden's wife and plans to steal the prototype Time/Space Bender to escape. Salden fights his way aboard the ... John Carter of Mars
by Development Heck (Wed 01-04-2006)
John Carter of Mars (Sci-fi)Current stage: DevelopmentDescription: A Civil War veteran retreats into a cave to avoid capture by Apache Indians takes an otherworldly turn as he's transported via time portal to the planet of Barsoom and taken prisoner by 1... FARSCAPE'S John Crichton: Ben Browder
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 07-03-2000)
Ben Browder, on his way to his last, official second-season shooting day for the series Farscape is feeling, well, sad. Fans in the United States have only seen eight episodes of the second season so far, and the show has been picked up for a third. Still... Rated R JOHN RAMBO Trailer #2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-08-2007)
A second Rated-R trailer of JOHN RAMBO has appeared online. A few months ago, a redband look at the upcoming installment of the returning Vietnam vet hit the web featuring some dialogue in the film and culminating in some gruesome kills from Rambo himself... Snake Plissken Chronicles, John Carpenter's
by Coming Attractions (Tue 03-25-2003)
Genre:Action/Science Fiction/Animation/Sequel.Studio:Unknown.Production Company:Production IG.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Kurt Russell (Snake Plissken).Who's Making It:Mamoru Oshii (Director); Corey Mitchel, William Wilson (Screenwriters); Jo... William Ross: Crafting the Music for Harry Potter
by Ford A. Thaxton and Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-28-2002)
The magical, adventurous world of Harry Potter was well defined by composer John Williams in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. With his characteristic flair for melody, effervescent action scoring, and musical depictions of fantasy and suspense, John... Royal Hunt Parts Ways With Singer John West
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-23-2007)
Danish/American progressive metal band Royal Hunt has issued the following statement: "Royal Hunt and John West [vocals] have decided that at this time (after numerous albums and concert tours) they are no longer able to contribute cr... John Carpenter
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-11-2007)
This week, I’m going to talk about something near and dear to my own inner child. It’s going to be about someone in our Hollywood scene who has been a personal favorite of mine since I was a kid and it’s someone who made an impact in ... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II: John Woo, Part 1
by Craig Reid (Thu 06-01-2000)
If you have ever seen a John Woo film and read most of what`s written about them, you`d think that they`re about guns. Hands lovingly caressing revolvers or stroking pump-action shotgun barrels, Woo`s heroes tap dance upon the fence between psychotic rel... Despite Oscar's disrespect, Film Music Critics Vote John Williams "Composer of the Year"
by Randall Larson (Mon 03-13-2006)
While the uproar over last week's shameful awarding of the Oscar for best Musical Score (ignoring two fantastically progressive John Williams scores, MUNICH and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA in favor of Gustavo Santaolalla's simplistic guitar interludes for BROKEBA... Tide-Line Blue Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Tue 10-28-2008)
While a bit more serious than expected, Tide-Line Blue was also a bit better, though not without its flaws.
What They Say
After the catastrophe known as the 'Hammer of Eden' struck, 90% of the Earth's surface was flooded, killing over 6 billion people... John Frankenheimer, 1930-2002
by John Thonen (Wed 07-17-2002)
"I want reality. I never want the audience to say, I don't believe that."When director John Frankenheimer unexpectedly passed away June 6th, even the hype-ridden world of Hollywood had to stop and offer a moment of recognition to a master. Frankenheimer's... John Buscema Battles Stomach Cancer
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 08-09-2001)
For those of us who just saw John Buscema one of Marvel's greatest living illustrators at the San Diego Comic-Con this past July, there was no real indication that anything was amiss. Unfortunately, CINESCAPE has learned that Buscema is facing a very di... Joe Satriani to Team Up with John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert for 2007 G3 Tour
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-31-2007)
The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14 in Phoenix starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The 2007 tour mar... Elvis, Christ and the Atomic Bomb
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-05-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSDon Coscarelli's highly inventive comedic horror film, BUBBA HO-TEP, has garnered a thoroughly wonderful score from Brian Tyler. The film, based on a laudable Joe R. Lansdale short story, has to do with Elvis, alive and well and... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Five
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-17-2007)
OK, we’re officially at the halfway point for this season and things are finally starting to happen. The things that are wrong with the show are still wrong this week (Rebecca De Mornay’s character) but the things that are right, are at t... Suby's Effective Butterfly Score
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-22-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSMichael Suby is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Music, achieving a degree in film scoring in May of 2000. He wrote the music to an independent science fiction epic called ABLE EDWARDS and composed the main title them... Disney's 10 Animated Films To 2012
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-09-2008)
The Walt Disney Studios unveiled a diverse and ambitious slate of 10 new animated feature films from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios to be released through the year 2012 at a New York press conference held today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt ... Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-03-2003)
Genre:Action/Sci-Fi/Sequel.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:C-2 Pictures.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-850); Nick Stahl (John Connor); Kristanna Loken (T-X); Claire Danes (Kate Brewster); David Andrews (Robe... John Woo Takes on Comic CALIBER
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-17-2008)
One thing seems certain about John Woo. The man knows all about certain caliber bullets and guns from such movie experiences as Hard Boiled and The Killer. Well, Variety's reporting that the director will be taking that and incorporating it into the 19th ... John Dykstra on Doc Ock. Also: Kids WB! (Mon 12-15-2003)
John Dykstra, who is returning as visual effects supervisor, said the tentacles are a combination of presentations. List of the Kids' WB!'s new Saturday morning lineup, beginning Jan. 17Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Talks Blood+ & More With Translator John Thomas (Sun 06-22-2008)
Plus Anime Expo, kids activities in Japan, contests, & Auroranote in episode 69! GRIMES, IA, June 20, 2008 - Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome John Thomas - the translator of Dark Horse's Blood+ novels a...John August talks 'Barbarella'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 12-23-2003)
In an interview with Ain't It Cool News, screenwriter John August discussed the long-in-development "Barbarella":
"I need to go back and do another draft. The one thing we do know is that we're very happy with the story, and what it's going to be. It's ... JOHN RAMBO Has a New Title
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 10-12-2007)
Lionsgate has given a new title to the upcoming John Rambo flick featuring the return of Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The new title seems to have been given in accordance with the violence/gore of the trailers & footage we hav... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Two
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 06-19-2007)
Is there a series on television right now that has as many offbeat characters as this one? I don’t think so, and in the end, that’s why I came back for week two of the series. The series opener didn’t do much story-wise. I... Smallville's John Glover Talks (Wed 01-21-2004)
John Glover spoke to SCI FI regarding his scene with Christopher Reeve in the April 14 episode. Glover also mentioned a previous encounter on stage with Reeve.John Moore to Pilot AIRBORNE
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 08-13-2007)
Director John Moore's (The Omen) schedule continues to fill up recently. Last week, he was tapped to direct the adaptation of the VIRULENTS comic, a story based around vampire zombies fighting soldiers in Afghanistan. Now, Variety is reporting the directo... JOHN RAMBO Gets a Release Date
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)
You most likely had a glimpse at the two Rated-R trailers for Lionsgate's upcoming installment of JOHN RAMBO which we published last Saturday. Now, we have an official release date thanks to Lionsgate. Rambo will be declaring war on January 25, 2008 in th... A Horror Western From John Woo?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
Ryan Rotten has alerted us to a myspace blog from actress Jordan Bayne, which revealed an interesting little project on the horizon. It seems that John Woo may be executive producing (and possibly directing) a new western horror called High Moon. If... John Rogers talks 'Global Frequency,' 'Catwoman' (Wed 07-06-2005)
In an interview with screenwriter John Rogers, the writer talks about his involvement with the ill-fated 'Catwoman' movie as well as the 'Global Frequency' TV project.John Ottman On His Fantastic Four Soundtrack (Thu 08-11-2005)
John Ottman's detailed thoughts to his Fantastic Four soundtrack are now up online. "I distinctly remember the moment I stumbled across the basic thematic chords for Fantastic Four. It was one of those spontaneous doodles on the keyboard that actually ...Smallville's John Glover Talks Martha and Lionel (Mon 03-13-2006)
"[Lionel Luthor has] been in love with [Annette O'Toole's Martha Kent] for a long time," says 'Smallville' actor John Glover. "This has been coming for a while. They teased with us last year, then it never came to fruition. Annette and I are tickled pink,...Listen to John Powell's 'X-Men 3' Soundtrack Main Theme (Mon 05-22-2006)
Check out a peice of John Powell's main X3 theme which can be found within the score track entitled 'Bathroom Titles'.Video Interview: 1:1 with John August (Fri 08-31-2007)
John August gives the IESB an update on the upcoming film Shazam! Is the script complete? Do they have casting in mind? All these questions and many more answered in IESB's exclusive!Popcorn Taxi hosting John Ottmman Q&A (Mon 07-25-2005)
Popcorn Taxi is proud to present this special evening with the Composer/Editor of Superman Returns, and the forthcoming remake of Logan's Run, John Ottman on Wednesday, August 17th, 2005 - 7:30pm. The program - featuring clips and an extended interview an...John Ottman scores THE INVASION
by Randall Larson (Wed 05-30-2007)
This week, composer John Ottman was at the Eastwood Scoring Stage at Warner Brothers, recording his score to the new sci-fi thriller, The Invasion. Directed by award-winning German director Oliver Hirschbiegel (The Experiment, Downfall), the film stars Ni... John Glover Radio Interview (Fri 02-04-2005)
Smallville's John Glover was recently interviewed on "The Hot Morning Show." In the interview he discusses his role of Lionel Luthor (some spoilers within) and his connection to some other DC Comics-related projects. He also talks a little about the new S...John Ottman scores Fantastic Four (Tue 05-17-2005)
John Ottman returned to the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox a few days ago. His mission: record the score to the Marvel superhero flick 'Fantastic Four' in five days. With over 90-minutes of score to record, Ottman used a 94-piece orchestra, and ...Margot Kidder & John Schneider at the 2005 Superman Celebration (Mon 06-13-2005)
John Schneider and Margot Kidder spoke about their respective 'Smallville' characters at the 2005 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL this weekend. Among the topics: Schneider's expectations for the show's future as well as his own character's fate; Ki...John Schneider of 'Smallville' Interview (Thu 09-23-2004)
There is no cooler feeling than picking up your phone and hearing "Hi, it's John Schneider." Man, he's Bo Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard! But of course, Mr. Schneider has no desire to rest on the laurels of his famous southern good ol' boy. Now, he is pla...Composer John Frizzell Will Stay Alive
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-28-2006)
Composer John Frizzell scores STAY ALIVE. Written and directed by William Brent Bell and starring Frankie Muniz (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE), the film tells the story of a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Stay Alive. The game details the... Screenwriter John Logan writes a ticket to the future for THE TIME MACHINE
by ARNOLD T. BLUMBERG (Wed 03-13-2002)
John Logan, screenwriter for GLADIATOR and the upcoming STAR TREK: NEMESIS, had to think for about five seconds when offered the chance to adapt the classic H.G. Wells' SF novel, THE TIME MACHINE, for Dreamworks. Offering a new take on the original novel ... John Travolta in negotiations to become Intermedia's LAST CHANCE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Mon 09-30-2002)
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has announced that John Travolta (SWORDFISH, DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE) is in negotiations to star in Intermedia Films' JOE'S LAST CHANCE. Andrew Bergman (STRIPTEASE, HONEYMOON IN VEGAS) will direct. Following in the ANALYZE THIS vein, L... John Woo might get PAYCHECK
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Wed 10-23-2002)
Paramount is hoping that John Woo (WINDTALKERS, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II) will bring his thrilling directorial style to their adaptation of PAYCHECK, based on sci-fi author Philip K. Dick's short story. VARIETY reports that Woo is currently in negotiations ... John Meredyth Lucas dead at 83
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-07-2002)
VARIETY reports that writer, director, and producer John Meredyth Lucas passed away of leukemia on October 19 in Los Angeles at age 83. Lucas' career stretched back to the infancy of television, and was marked by long involvement with genre projects, incl... SEQUENTIAL THOUGHTS: John Romita Jr.
by John Romita Jr. (Mon 11-12-2001)
Welcome to the first in a series of exclusive columns written for CINESCAPE by some of the best and brightest in the comic book industry. SEQUENTIAL THOUGHTS gives these talented creators a chance to write about anything they wish and bring their thoughts... Next For John Carpenter?
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 08-02-2001)
Though GHOSTS OF MARS hasn't hit theater screens yet, director John Carpenter is at work on his next movie project. But he's choosing to stay quiet about what it is.While talking to syndicated columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith, Carpenter revea... John Boorman Reliving EMPEROR HADRIAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 07-29-2008)
Fans of Excalibur and The Emerald Forest will be pleased to hear that British director John Boorman is ready to travel back in time to relive the life of Roman Emperor Hadrian, the man most known for building the wall between England and Scotland. Boorman... BATTLEFIELD EARTH: John Travolta's Greatest Challenge
by Edward Gross (Wed 03-22-2000)
Over the course of his nearly 30-year career, John Travolta has played a wide-ranging series of characters, from a moronic student (TV`s WELCOME BACK, KOTTER) to a disco king (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER), criminal with dreams of stardom (GET SHORTY), and a coup... GHOST OF MARS: John Carpenter
by John Thonen (Thu 09-07-2000)
The Internet has become an amazing source of information on past, current and upcoming films, but, the net’s very nature has also made it a breeding ground for gossip and misinformation, particularly for actors and filmmakers with strong cult followings. ... John Cleese to script SUPERMAN
by Mike Whybark (Mon 11-18-2002)
ANANOVA points out that funny, funny man John Cleese will be scripting a SUPERMAN tale for DC to be titled "True Brit", concerning the interesting hijinks that would follow on should Supes have happened to land in England.DC Comics editor Mike Carlin, spe... Glenn John McQueen, Pixar animator, dies
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-19-2002)
VARIETY notes the passing of Glenn John McQueen, a veteran animator for Pixar. Mr. McQueen passed away on October 29 at 41 in Berkeley of melanoma. McQueen worked on TOY STORY, his first film at Pixar, and went on to contribute work to TOY STORY 2, A BUG'... John Moore to direct PILGRIM
by Karl Schneider (Sat 10-14-2006)
According to Variety, John Moore is in negotiations to direct the Regency Enterprises film PILGRIM, formerly titled 'Splinter Cell'.The script, written by William Wisher, follows the story of a former CIA agent who, haunted by the murder of his mentor, ac... John Stockwell to direct "Villain"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-03-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Stockwell is in negotiations to direct the upcoming thriller Villain.The script, written by Joshua Zetumer, follows a forest-fire spotter with a secret who is visited by his crazy brother in the remote, frozen wil... Pixar negotiating for "John Carter of Mars"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 01-17-2007)
Disney and Pixar are in final negotiations to acquire the film rights to the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel series John Carter of Mars. The series tells of a Civil War officer named John Carter who is transported to Mars and finds himself a captive of the ... John Irving and Stephen King want Harry Potter to live!
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-02-2006)
JK Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving were at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for a charity reading. While answering questions, it became clear that Irving and King wanted Harry Potter to survive the final book of the HARRY POTTER series. Row... Sir John Tavener to score Universal's sci-fi drama, THE CHILDREN OF MEN
by Randall Larson (Fri 03-17-2006)
In one of the most prestigious composer assignments this year, Sir John Tavener has been engaged by Universal Pictures to compose original music for Alfonso Cuarón's upcoming film THE CHILDREN OF MEN. Tavener, one of the most respected composers of contem... JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-25-2003)
Snake Plissken, one of the '80s greatest cinematic outlaw heroes - as played by Kurt Russell in the cult classic, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - is back in an all-new comic book incarnation. Seems that his creators, producers John Carpenter and Debra Hill, have d...