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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 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 Ottman's Arachnid Overtures Part Two
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 07-14-2002)
John Ottman is unique in the world of filmmaking in that he has, at various times, served as a composer of film music (LAKE PLACID, SNOW WHITE, HALLOWEEN: H20), a film editor (THE USUAL SUSPECTS), and a director (URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT). He recently ret... 
Ottman on "Superman Returns"
by News Editor (Fri 03-04-2005)
Superman-V.com recently talked with composer John Ottman about some of his upcoming projects, including SUPERMAN RETURNS directed by Bryan Singer.Rumors are swirling about in terms of John Williams score for SUPERMAN being used in some form. Ottman said,... John Ottman's Arachnid Overtures Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 07-08-2002)
John Ottman's career continues to shift between composing (LAKE PLACID, SNOW WHITE, HALLOWEEN: H20), film editing (THE USUAL SUSPECTS), and directing (URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT). Through the space of less than a decade, Ottman has spun his talents into mor... John Williams wins Saturn Award for SITH
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-08-2006)
...FIRE, and John Ottman for KISS KISS BANG BANG. - via filmmusicradio.com Cinescape's Music News provides weekdaily news and views on film music, game music, progressive rock, and other notable musical genres, culled from a variety of sources. John Powell to score 'X-Men 3'
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-16-2005)
...Kamen and John Ottman. Cast members Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry and Famke Janssen all return in X-MEN 3. The film is scheduled to premiere next May. John Powell's other upcoming films include two animated features: ICE AGE ... Ottman to score new version of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS
by Randall D. Larson (Mon 09-11-2006)
Warner Bros. has confirmed to Film Music Radio that John Ottman has been hired to score THE VISITING, the upcoming remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Malin Akerman. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, the Germa... SUPERMAN's Ottman to receive Career Achievement Award
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 08-09-2006)
Composer John Ottman will be honored at the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival on a black-tie gala on September 17. He will receive the Outstanding Career Achievement Award for his work on films such as THE USUAL SUSPECTS, KISS KISS BANG ... Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)
...n Returns/John Ottman (Rhino)
Just as the film is a spiritual incarnation of Richard Donner’s mythic 1978 Superman, so John Williams’ stalwart, swashbuckling music for that film is vividly recaptured by John Ottman in his splendidly rou... DeCoding Zimmer
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-04-2006)
... composer John Ottman has been busy recording his score to the upcoming Warner Brothers feature, SUPERMAN RETURNS. SoundtrackNet has just posted a first-look at the scoring sessions to this highly anticipated feature on their web site. "There has been ... Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
...perman?); John Ottman (Musical Score).Premise:After being sent to the planet Earth as an infant, the Kryptonian named Kal-El is raised by loving parents as their own child named Clark Kent. Discovering that Earth's yellow sun gives people from his wor... Polanski Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
...NG BANG - John Ottman - La-La Land MARJORIE MORNINGSTAR - Max Steiner - Screen Archives THE SEA WOLF - Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Chandos And finally, also courtesy of Film Score Monthly, here are some notable upcoming scoring assignments to keep and ey... Basic Harry
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-13-2004)
....com John Ottman (URBAN LEGENDS FINAL CUT, EIGHT-LEGGED FREAKS, X2) will score the upcoming remake of the classic 1953 horror thriller HOUSE OF WAX, directed by newcomer Jaume Serra and produced by Dark Castle Entertainment (Robert Zemeckis' and J... SUPERMAN soundtrack preview online
by RANDALL LARSON (Tue 06-06-2006)
Time is flying and so it seems is Superman, who "RETURNS" to our screens in a matter of weeks. As reported a few months ago, Rhino Records will release John Ottman's score for the film on June 27th, just prior to the film's release in the US, and a track ... SITH Leads Nomination List for 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
by News Editor (Wed 02-15-2006)
...er Bros.) John Ottman ("Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang") (Warner Bros.) John Williams ("Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith") (20th Century Fox/Lucasfilm) John Williams ("War of the Worlds") (Paramount) BEST COSTUME Trisha Biggar ("Star Wars: Episode III... Comicscape - June 23, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-23-2004)
...X-MEN 2's John Ottman and everything should work out just fine. He knows how to avoid using "funny" music cues, for one thing. And speaking of humorous elements...2. Keep the humor in its place.One thing the first FF movie does not do well is humor. T... Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Creeper
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-02-2003)
... score by John Ottman, is described as "dark and terrifying" and comes out on November 18th.Perseverance Records reports that, due to legal reasons, their upcoming CD of Basil Kirchin's score to THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES will not include music from Kir... Music To Be Abducted By
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-29-2004)
...OF EVIL), John Ottman (USUAL SUSPECTS), David Raksin (LAURA), Dimitri Tiomkin (STRANGERS ON A TRAIN), Franz Waxman (SUNSET BOULEVARD) and Roy Webb (JOURNEY INTO FEAR). The exhibit, co-curated by Warren Sherk and co-presented by The Film Music Society o... First of the Summer Blockbusters
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-07-2005)
...oundtrax: John Ottman & Fantastic Four A Fantastic Interview Recommended Soundtrack sources: www.buysoundtrax.com www.intrada.com www.screenarchives.com www.footlight.com www.arksquare.com/index_main.html (Japan) www.... 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... The Thing About The Fantastic Four Soundtracks
by Randall Larson (Tue 06-28-2005)
... composer John Ottman. Scored for a huge orchestra and capturing the scope of the picture, Fantastic Four may well become one of the classic scores of the comic book genre. See the May/June issue of Film Score Monthly magazine for a short interview wit... A Fistful of Elfman with MIB II and Spidey's Score CD
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 07-17-2002)
... composer John Ottman has released his score to PUMPKIN (Citadel STC 77133), a poignant and delicately powerful score that invests with strong emotions this comedy-drama of an uppity sorority girl who falls in love with a retarded boy. John's score is ... Composer Deborah Lurie Adds Magic To Spider-Man 3, Dreamgirls
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-22-2007)
... composer John Ottman, composing the score for Imaginary Heroes based on Ottman’s theme and arranging music for blockbusters such as X2.
Other recent arranging credits include the top selling album by The All-American Rejects, hard rocker... SERENITY Composer Discusses the Score
by News Editor (Mon 09-12-2005)
...AVEN) and John Ottman (KISS KISS BANG BANG). To check out Daniel Schweiger's interview with David Newman and even the rest of the site click here. X-MEN 2 Clarifications
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 10-26-2001)
...know that John Ottman may be a preference for him... which I can understand, because he had an earlier relationship with him... but if John doesn't want to do it, I'll be there." Gothika
by Coming Attractions (Fri 09-26-2003)
...esigner); John Ottman (Musical Score).Premise:Without explanation, a female psychiatrist wakes up as a patient at the mental hospital where she worked.Release Date:November 24, 2003.Comments:None.Scoop Feedback:June 3, 2002... Director Sebastian Gutier... Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-19-2007)
...Composer, John Ottman - Composer, Aaron Osborne - Production Designer, Jim Page - Editor
Notes: The film has been released and is actually out on DVD shelves. The film made about $4.2 million in theaters.
Escaped Development Hell on: Octo... Re-Animating Band
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 03-21-2003)
...ng music, John Ottman finally started recording the 100+ minute score to X-MEN 2 on March 7th. With a 90+ piece orchestra (and choir) to be utilized, conductor/orchestrator Damon Intrabartolo kicked off the scoring session at the Newman Scoring Stage. ... LAKE PLACID
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 01-09-2000)
...mposed by John Ottman. Rated R. With: Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, Betty White. Eight Legs is Enough
by Jeff Bond (Wed 08-07-2002)
John Ottman is one of the most unusual triple-threats working in Hollywood today. He started out both editing and providing an unusually memorable score for Bryan Singer's THE USUAL SUSPECTS, a standout success that launched Ottman's career as a composer.... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
... Callery, John Ottman and Alex Wurman), a column discussing potential Oscar nominees (from Horner's Apocalypto to Craig Armstrong's World Trade Center), and sidebars with composers discussing their latest scores (Beck's We Are Marshall, Danna's The... X-MEN producer to SUPERMAN?
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 07-21-2004)
.../composer John Ottman has said that he will indeed compose and conduct the score for Singer's SUPERMAN movie as well as edit the picture. Speaking with Music From the Movies, Ottman went on the record and said "All I can say is that he [Bryan Singer] i... Finale
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-31-2007)
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John Ottman (Fantastic Four, X2) has scored the new sci-fi thriller, The Invasion. Directed by award-winning German director Oliver Hirschbiegel (The Experiment, Downfall), the film stars Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Jeremy Northam in a mo... Toaster, Brave
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-17-2005)
...Lurie and John Ottman plus songs by various eclectic artists, including I-94, "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" by The Postal Service, Slim Harpo, Yellowman and more. To celebrate more than 25 years of successful quality soundtracks, Milan Records
... Trolling
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-11-2007)
...n Menken, John Ottman, Trevor Rabin, Graeme Revell and Marc Shaiman. It is hosted by Stacey Aswad. The logline for this comedic documentary is, "After the death of his brother, a Hollywood film music agent drags his son through an obsess... 2 Saturn Nominations for Williams
by Randall Larson (Mon 02-20-2006)
...FACTORY), John Ottman (KISS KISS, BANG BANG), James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer (BATMAN BEGINS). Williams and Elfman each have 5 Saturn Awards already. This year's winners will be announced on Tuesday May 2nd) -via musicfromthemovies.com Cinesc... 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 ... 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.... 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 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... 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... Fantasy Films Sweep Oscar Music Nominations
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-27-2002)
This Week's RecommendationThe evocative
John Ottman's EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS soundtrack CD
© 2002 Warner Bros.
and blood-drenched, richly dynamic scores of England's Hammer Film Studios come together in a new compilation of some of the century's... Rota Does Poe
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 02-12-2004)
...ruary 8th.John Ottman (X2) is currently working on CELLULAR, and will compose the theme for a small budget film called IMAGINARY HEROES with Sigourney Weaver - Deborah Lurie will adapt the score. David Koepp's upcoming film version of the Stephen
... 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... 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... 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... 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 ... 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... 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 ... Robert Zemeckis doing "John Carter of Mars"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-08-2007)
According to film ick, Robert Zemeckis and Disney may be teaming up to make a motion capture John Carter of Mars film. The site's speculation is based on various emails citing gossip in motion capture circles. The series tells of a Civil War officer... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Primeval: Composer John Frizzell Goes Alligator Hunting
by Randall Larson (Wed 01-10-2007)
Composer John Frizzell has traveled across three continents to score Primeval, Michael Katleman’s film based on the true story of a legendary 25-foot crocodile that killed an estimated 300 people in war-torn Burundi. The film stars Gideon Em... Two New JOHN RAMBO Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 07-18-2007)
Two new photos from JOHN RAMBO have appeared online this afternoon courtesy of Comingsoon. One photo is on the left hand side with John (Sylvester Stallone) hunting something in the water with his bow. To see the other photo, click right here. T... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day One
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 06-12-2007)
I was a big fan of Deadwood, and can’t wait to see the movies that will tie that series up. When I found out the John from Cincinnati was the creation of Milch, I was intrigued. From the ads, I was never able to really figure out what this... 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... Pixar Developing JOHN CARTER OF MARS Trilogy
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-09-2007)
How long has the sci-fi series JOHN CARTER OF MARS been in development hell? A long time, readers. A very long time...Not anymore thanks to Pixar and Disney. They're developing a trilogy based on the series with the first film adaptation to hit theaters s... 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... 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... 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 ... 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... 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 ... 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... 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... Some Kid Named Potter
by Randall D. Larson (Sun 11-18-2001)
...9th, 2002.John Ottman is scoring [IMG4R]MY BROTHER'S KEEPER (formerly called BREEDERS), John Badham's new TV-movie slated for release next year, as well as EIGHT-LEGGED FREAKS (originally called ARAC ATTACK).George S. Clinton has indeed been signed to ... 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... 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 ... The Duke is Tops
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-22-2007)
This week is loaded, so let’s get right into our Prize Closet – which is also loaded.
In keeping with John Wayne Month, we have two copies of the new deluxe edition of True Grit, courtesy of Paramount. To be eligible to win one, just se... 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... 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... 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... 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... Heroes of Heaven, Earth, and Raccoon City
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-07-2004)
... composer John Ottman will use parts of Williams' original score in the new SUPERMAN movie. "Much of the resonance in the first SUPERMAN film stemmed from the subtle elements of its design," the story states. "Singer, a fan himself of th... 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... John Hurt Talks INDY 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
Nearly three decades after voice-starring as Aragorn (Lord of the Rings) and having a nasty little alien pop out of his chest (Alien), the actor is still amassing an impressive resume. Premiere had a chance to sit down with John Hurt, who's sta... 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 CARPENTER PRESENTS VAMPIRES: LOS MUERTOS
by Chris Wyatt (Sat 07-06-2002)
Tonight the action channel will premiere a very loose sequel to JOHN CARPENTER'S VAMPIRES. Rumor has it that Destination Films had this picture originally slated for theatrical release under the title VAMPIRES 2. It's usually a bad sign when a theatrical ... 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 Constantine Hellblazer: Reasons to be Cheerful
by Tim Janson (Wed 05-02-2007)
Hellblazer is really one of the great success stories in modern comics. Introduced as a minor character (an annoying one at that) in Swamp Thing, John Constantine got his own series in 1988 and will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cont... 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 ... 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... John Woo casts THE BATTLE OF RED CLIFF
by Karl Schneider (Fri 09-01-2006)
John Woo has signed Chow Yun-Fat, Ken Watanabe, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-Ling to star in his upcoming film THE BATTLE OF RED CLIFF.The film is set in the final days of the Han Dynasty in the year 208 and covers the war that est... 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 ... Kate Walsh and John Cusack in 1408
by Karl Schneider (Wed 07-12-2006)
Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy) has signed on the dotted line and will join John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in the Dimension Films' big screen Stephen King adaptation 1408.Cusack will play a debunker of paranormal occurrences who encounters real terror when... John Eric Bently joins RESIDENT EVIL
by Karl Schneider (Wed 06-28-2006)
John Eric Bentley will join the cast of the upcoming RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION to be directed by Russell Mulcahy.Bently will play an executive from the Umbrella Corporation who is trying to track down Milla Jovovich's character, Alice.RESIDENT EVIL: EXTIN... John Leguizamo to star in THE MINISTERS
by Karl Schneider (Thu 10-12-2006)
According to Production Weekly, John Leguizamo is looking to star in an upcoming Franc. Reyes' thriller called THE MINISTERS.The film follows a female NYPD detective whose father was murdered by a mysterious religious group thirteen years prior and had di... John Goodman joins DEATH SENTENCE
by Karl Schneider (Sat 10-14-2006)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Goodman has signed on to star in 20th Century Fox's upcoming vigilante drama DEATH SENTENCE. He will join Kevin Bacon, Kelly Preston and Aisha Tyler in the cast of the film.The film centers on a father, played by ... John August to write "Shazam!"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John August has been hired to write the upcoming adaptation of the DC comic, Shazam!.The series focuses on Billy Batson, a teenager who becomes the superhero known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "... John Woo Presents Stranglehold
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-09-2006)
Plot:
Chow Yun Fat takes the role of Inspector Tequila from John Woo’s film Hard Boiled. Set up as a shooter game, it runs through blights of the main character in the underground. Your job is to destroy the entire seedy underworld, while trying... Susan Sarandon and John Goodman join "Speed Racer"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 04-02-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Susan Sarandon and John Goodman are in negotiations to play the parents of Emile Hirsch in the upcoming film, Speed Racer.Goodman is playing Pops, a race car owner and builder. Sarandon's character is the backbone of t... Meet John Doe, vampire
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-09-2003)
One year ago at this time, actor Dominic Pursell had his own TV series on the Fox Network. Unfortunately, JOHN DOE only lasted for one season before getting cancelled, Now Pursell is going to be returning to where the series was filmed -- Vancouver, Canad... 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... 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 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... Will Smith as JOHN HANCOCK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)
The first set photos of the superhero gone wrong scenario, Will Smith's JOHN HANCOCK, has made its way online. The filming is shooting in Los Angeles and there are 10 photos of the sets which you view here. So, what's this movie about?
The stor... 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 Malkovich is a Magician
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-24-2006)
John Malkovich has signed on to play a magician in THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD. The movie will be directed by Sean McGinly and also stars Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks.The story follows a renowned illusionist whose career is going downhill. A kid fresh out of sch... 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... WAR OF THIS WORLD: John Williams' Latest Spielberg Score
by Randall Larson (Mon 12-19-2005)
Award-winning composer John Williams has had a rather fruitful year. He wrote his final STAR WARS score. He scored a Steven Spielberg summer action movie (WAR OF THE WORLDS). He scored a period drama (MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA). To finish off the year, he score... John Carpenter and game producer Rob Loftus uncover the nature of F.E.A.R.
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Mon 10-31-2005)
It's a sad time in horror movie history when the gaming industry has a better idea how to scare the crap out of its target audience, while big studio horror flounders with incomprehensible dreck like BOOGEYMAN, VENOM and HIDE AND SEEK. And with the releas... 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... JOHN DOE re-ups at Fox
by Mike Whybark (Thu 11-14-2002)
VARIETY reports that Fox has picked up a full season of JOHN DOE, as well as the police show FASTLANE.DOE's high ratings are the reason given for the amnesia serial's survival. Fates of other Fox shows, including Joss Whedon's SF series FIREFLY, hang in t... 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'... Snipes to be JOHN DOE
by Mke Whybark (Thu 12-05-2002)
ZAP2IT reports that BLADE's Wesley Snipes has been tapped to lead the cast for JOHN DOE, a sci-fi action thriller.DOE's plot offers the tale of a homeless amnesiac who gradually discovers he's got superhuman powers, a beautiful home and girl, and is hunte... John Entwistle Anthology To Be Released In March
by Randall Larson (Tue 02-22-2005)
Sanctuary Records Group U.K. will release John Entwistle: So Who's The Bass Player? - The Ox Anthology on March 15 in England. The 2-CD set is the first-ever 2-disc career retrospective of the Who's much-missed rock-solid bass guitarist, and quite possibl... 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... 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... Paranoia Passionata
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-24-2007)
...report on John Ottman’s score for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Two years after the original film, Ottman with another reflection of the heroes from the Baxter Building. The web site report includes sound clips for ev... JOHN HANCOCK Set Photos Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-14-2007)
It's a really slow news day....Really slow. I guess this gives our Maniacs a time to respond to the last 2 days of articles until something hot hits the wires but I'll pass this along in any case. A slew of new set photos from the upcoming misguided super... John Moore Adapts VIRULENTS Comic
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-07-2007)
Another horror comic on the way? Yesterday, we learned that DARKCHYDLE was being adapted to the big screen. Today, we learn from Variety that an adaptation of the "zombie vampire" comic, VIRULENTS, is also being prepped. Fox has selected John Mo... JOHN FROM CINCINNATI: His Visit: Day Four
by Stephen Lackey (Tue 07-10-2007)
We’re about halfway through this season and even though I really like some of these characters, the series is starting to try my patience. This episode was again another character set up type of episode. Shouldn’t we be beyond the ch... John Moore Remaking CAPRICORN ONE
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-05-2008)
John Moore will direct a remake of the 1978 conspiracy thriller Capricorn One, reports Variety. Peter Buchman penned the screenplay for New Regency. The original cult hit was penned and directed by Peter Hyams and starred Elliot Gould, James Brolin and O... The return of John Landis
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 12-14-2004)
John Landis, the director of such 70s and 80s classics as THE BLUES BROTHERS, ANIMAL HOUSE and AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, is stepping up to helm a new film project. Landis has attached his name to direct a big screen version of EPIC PROPORTIONS, an o... Special EFFECTS soundtrack from CREEPSHOW's John Harrison
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-02-2005)
Shipping Dec. 6, 2005 from La-LaLand Records is composer John Harrison's never-before released score to the recently re-discovered cult thriller EFFECTS. Lauded for his groundbreaking scores for CREEPSHOW, DAY OF THE DEAD, TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE and othe... John Powell Chips Away at ICE AGE 2
by Randall Larson (Tue 08-02-2005)
20th Century Fox has confirmed to Music from the Movies (www.musicfromthemovies.com) that composer John Powell (SHREK, THE BOURNE SUPREMACY, EVOLUTION) has been hired to compose the music for ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN for release in March next year. The seq... John Cusack and Sean Hayes join "Igor"
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-28-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John Cusack and Sean Hayes join the voice cast of the upcoming CG Animated film, Igor.Igor is a playfully irreverent comedy which brings a new twist to the classic monster genre, Igor is the story of a mad scientist's ... "Prison Break: John Doe"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Fri 01-26-2007)
The ads for the spring return of Prison Break have hinted that this is the time the boys stop running and start fighting back. It’s true that they do just that with an unlikely ally in Kellerman, the rogue agent who once worked directly fo... In Memory of John Buscema
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 01-11-2002)
Sad word has come of the demise of comic artist John Buscema. The artist succumbed to stomach cancer, which he had been diagnosed with in fall 2001.John Buscema was born on December 11, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, and began his long career in comics at Timely C... John Byrne Does FF Poster
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 10-29-2001)
John Byrne is returning to FANTASTIC FOUR - ever so briefly. The veteran writer/artist has created a limited edition mini-poster featuring the FANTASTIC FOUR battling Doctor Doom to benefit the American Cancer Society.The full color 3-D computer-generated... 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... JOHN DOE season one pics
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 09-19-2002)
FOX has released images from the second episode of JOHN DOE.The show centers around John Doe, an amnesiac who knows everything in the world but who he is. Week after week, he uses his wits to solve crimes, as well as track down his true identity.Click on ... Pics from the "Idaho" episode of JOHN DOE
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Fri 11-08-2002)
Here are the latest images from FOX's JOHN DOE series. John Doe (Dominic Purcell) learns more about his past from a woman who has been tracking his progress for some time. She gives Doe what he thinks is information that will help him discover his true i... John Debney enters ZATHURA
by Randall Larson (Tue 05-03-2005)
Music from the Movies (www.musicfromthemovies.com) reports the upcoming film version of children's author Chris Van Allsburg's book Zathura will get an original score by John Debney. The composer has been hired by Columbia Pictures to write the music for ... A Tribute to John Thonen
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 04-12-2004)
Based on Actual Television Shows Greetings Cinescapers! While every week I try to bring you more of my patented anti-wit, along with a series of unwarranted attacks on beloved television series and classic films, (an obvious sour grapes result of the fail... 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... It's official: Stahl is T3's John Conner
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 03-25-2002)
Ending months of speculation and wild goose Internet rumors, Nick Stahl (IN THE BEDROOM) has been cast as John Conner in T3: RISE OF THE MACHINES. He steps into the role after T2's John Conner, Edward Furlong, could not reprise the mantle because of perso... Sam Elliot joins "John Rambo"?
by Karl Schneider (Fri 02-23-2007)
According to The Hollywood News, Sam Elliot has signed on to play a role in the upcoming Rambo sequel, John Rambo.The film, which stars Matt Marsden, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Dickens and James Brolin, will see Rambo fighting to save Christian missionaries ... John Byrne's LAB RATS
by Rob Allstetter (Tue 01-22-2002)
Beginning in April, veteran comics writer/artist John Byrne will have a new ongoing series, LAB RATS, with DC Comics.In the first issue, readers will be introduced to the research subjects of the Campus - a scientific institution whose goals are unknown a... In Memory of John Chambers
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 08-31-2001)
Word has come that the great make-up artist/technician John Chambers passed away last weekend of natural causes.Chambers started his career creating prosthetic limbs. Eventually, he jumped into the world of television, requiring him to quickly create make... John Frankenheimer passes at 72
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 07-08-2002)
John Frankenheimer, the director who gave us the 1962 classic THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, as well as solid action films like RONIN and thrillers like SEVEN DAYS IN MAY, died Saturday at 72. According to wire reports, Frankenheimer, who also directed BLACK S... John Logan's NEMESIS Part One
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 12-06-2002)
The crew of STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION are undergoing many changes in their new film, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, but perhaps one of the biggest differences between this tenth film in the popular franchise and those that have come before is the presence of a ... Inside the Mind of TAO FENG's John Tobias
by Chip Meyers (Wed 04-09-2003)
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o... John Logan's NEMESIS Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 12-09-2002)
Fans of STAR TREK are anxiously awaiting the latest film in the venerable franchise, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, which opens this Friday. The tenth TREK picture, and the fourth to feature the NEXT GENERATION cast, NEMESIS depicts Captain Picard's efforts to make ... GREEN LANTERN #156
by Tony Whitt (Tue 12-03-2002)
Readers of GREEN LANTERN since Judd Winick took over may note a curious thing: it's not just about Kyle Rayner anymore. If any title deserved to have the word "family" added to the title (as in BATMAN FAMILY, SUPERMAN FAMILY, or even GREEN ARROW FAMILY), ... John Leguizamo: Ice Cold Bud
by Pamela Harland (Sat 03-16-2002)
It's no surprise that ICE AGE star John Leguizamo is a cartoon nut. "To me Mel Blanc was a comedy genius," says Leguizamo of his inspiration. "I will be sitting with my girlfriend watching cartoons for a little while and I am there watching for like two h... Berg, Bateman, Theron Discuss JOHN HANCOCK
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 09-04-2007)
Some new details and quotes for next summer's superhero film, JOHN HANCOCK, has appeared online courtesy of MTV. The film stars Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman and is directed by Peter Berg. The site recently interviewed Bateman, Theron an... Pre-Strike Priorities Have Changed
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 10-11-2007)
Remember that "Pre-Strike Priority List" we discussed last month? It had a laundry list of high profiles films which the studios wanted in production prior to the impending June 2008 strike. Well, it seems as time has rolled onward since Septemb... John Woo's KILLER To Be Remade
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-09-2007)
Not even 20 years have passed since director John Woo released his Hong Kong action film, THE KILLER , but a remake is still on the horizon, says the Hollywood Reporter. A new American take of the film, yet featuring a new Korean star, will be u... 12 inch John Wayne Figure!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
Sideshow Toys has revealed a new John Wayne Green Beret 12 inch figure featuring a dense tigerstripe camouflage uniform and a boonie hat.The figure also includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Sideshow's Creative Director, Tom Gilliland.Figure Fe... MAN FROM EARTH
by Tim Janson (Sat 11-17-2007)
A history professor gathers several of his esteemed colleagues together for a going away party at his remote cabin. His friends are all curious and concerned why he is suddenly packing up and leaving. This begins a mesmerizing 90 minute film tha... Strike Memo of High Priority Movies?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 09-13-2007)
Alright readers, I'm going to warn you now that this "memo" should be taken with a grain of salt. The reasoning behind that warning is we don't know how old this memo is..It could have been pulled together by the various studios rather quickly a... Best Soundtracks of 2002 Part One
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 01-29-2003)
...reamworks
John OttmanVarese Sarabande 302-066-380-2John Ottman's wonderfully quirky, adventurous score nicely straddles the thin line between humor and horror. With a compelling main theme that exudes all the tongue-in-cheek charm of 1950s movie monste... BSG's Campbell Joins KNIGHT, Rambin Joins CONNOR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 06-17-2008)
Two new castings have joined the returning genre television series "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" and "Knight Rider", reports The Hollywood Reporter. Paul Campbell, who appeared in 25 episodes of "Battlestar Galactica" as Bill... Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Pilot
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Tue 01-15-2008)
I didn’t watch the early broadcast of this pilot so I saw it Sunday night for the first time. I’ve been excited for it because I believe there is potential for a great series within this mythology. My reaction to this series is mixed... History of Violence, A
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 08-03-2004)
Genre:Drama/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Benderspink.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Viggo Mortensen; Maria Bello; Ed Harris; William Hurt.Who's Making It:David Cronenberg (Director); Josh Olson (Screenwri... The SCREEN ACTOR GUILD Nominations Are...
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
This particular award show may end up ultimately being the award show for 2007 films and television shows. As you know, the WGA denied requests for waivers to the Globes and Oscars. In fact, the WGA plans to picket the Globes, which has a lot of insi... Testimony of Evil
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-07-2006)
You may note, as I have, that todays list contains an inordinate number of double, triple, quadruple and quintuple feature sets. I can only assume that this represents an effort on the part of the studios to get gift-ready bargain sets into stores in ... Remembering Shirley Walker
by Randall Larson (Thu 12-07-2006)
In a second sad blow to film musicdom, Composer Shirley Walker passed away last week, barely a week and the identical age as Basil Poledouris who died on November 8th. Walker died after suffering a brain aneurism from which she did not regain c... John J. Rambo - Halo Version
by News Editor (Mon 02-13-2006)
In the second quarter of 2006, Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys will release the HALO Jumper Rambo figure. The Rambo figure features the muscular body developed by Hot Toys, which conceals all of the cleverly designed articulation. The HALO Jumper Rambo... Punisher, The
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-23-2004)
Genre: Action/Crime/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio: Lions Gate Films.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Thomas Jane (Frank Castle/"The Punisher"); John Travolta (Howard Saint); Laura Harring; Rebecca Romijn-Stamos; Will Patto... SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Heavy Metal
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-06-2008)
With the last episode, we saw John trying to take control of his life and embrace his destiny. It’s interesting to see him making this move but a lot failed for me in the execution of that evolution. The evolution continues this week and it was... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... O'Bannon talks FARSCAPE Part Two
by Anna L. Kaplan (Wed 09-12-2001)
In part one of CINESCAPE's exclusive Rockne S. O'Bannon interview, the FARSCAPE creator discussed two of the three third season episodes he scripted while acting as the show's executive producer. In this final installment, O'Bannon discusses "Fractures."I... Five-by-Five for 2005
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-12-2006)
The year 2005 was a good one for bombastic soundtracks, just as it was a pretty good year for bombastic action films, but there were also a number of profoundly affecting introspective dramatic scores as well. Here's my recap of my Top Twenty favorite new... RAMBO
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Sun 01-27-2008)
This is ‘Rambo’. If you don’t understand what “this is Rambo” means or all that it encompasses then do not see ‘Rambo’. It isn’t a film for you. If you know that Rambo will live “day by ... Wayne’s World
by Brian Thomas (Tue 05-08-2007)
Wow, this is one of those week’s when the column is just loaded. Onward!
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
This month is definitely John Wayne month, with several packages being released in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth over the next few ... International Film Music Critics Association Nominees
by Randall Larson (Mon 02-05-2007)
... Returns (John Ottman) * X-Men: The Last Stand (John Powell) I - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE FOR TELEVISION * 24 Season # (Sean Callery) * Battlestar Galactica Season # (Bear McCreary) * Lost Season # (Michael Giacchino)&nb... Klaatu Barada Nikto Redux
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 02-19-2003)
This Week's RecommendationComposer Michelle DiBucci
Michelle DiBucci's ambient New Age-ish score for Larry Fessenden's horror film, WENDIGO
© 2003 Pacific Time Records
has emphasized the Native American aspects of Larry Fessenden's eerie horr... AMERICAN ZOMBIE
by Abbie Bernstein (Sat 03-29-2008)
During its initial moments, American Zombie looks as though it’s going to be a complete mockumentary on socially conscious documentaries on minority groups, sort of a fantasy/comedy version of commentaries on gay people, religious people, surfers, e... They Might Be Giants - MINK CAR
by Tony Whitt (Thu 09-20-2001)
It seemed for the longest time that They Might Be Giants had disappeared from radar screens. The release of their last album of original material, 1996's FACTORY SHOWROOM, received virtually no publicity. Their previous album, JOHN HENRY, was a non-favori... Hobbit History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-22-2007)
As if there isn’t a book-load of backstory already on The Hobbit’s road to film translation, John D. Rateliff is bringing the history back to its roots with an intimate, three-volume look at one of the most famous bedtime stories of all time.
... Terminator 3 on HD DVD, Descent coming to Blu-ray, and a really dumb idea.
by John Sinnott (Sun 10-08-2006)
The Descent
© Lionsgate
DESCENT to be released on Blu-ray: Last year's sleeper hit, THE DESCENT is heading to Blu-ray, but not until after the holidays. The tense horror film is scheduled for a December 26th release on Blu-ray, the same dat... Elfman Meets Lecter in a Tasteful Horror Score
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-02-2002)
This Week's RecommendationDanny Elfman's first foray into the dark world of Hannibal Lecter in RED DRAGON, released this week by Decca (289 473 248-2), is a mesmerizingly dark journey into malevolency and dementia.In RED DRAGON, Elfman follows the work of... Academy to screen "Star Wars"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
According to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the 1977 Best Picture nominee Star Wars will be screened as the first feature of the fourth installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Great To Be Nominated" ser... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Christian Bale Cast in TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-22-2007)
Harry Knowles over at his AICN site says that Christian Bale has been cast as the new John Connor in TERMINATOR SALVATION:THE FUTURE BEGINS. There has been no confirmation since this is Thanksgiving and it will be a slow day but a bombshell like... IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-29-2004)
From its title, its plot engine and any number of background details, it is clear that IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE seeks to make a meaningful statement about the state of human emotions. Director Thomas Vinterberg and fellow screenwriter Mogens Rukov try to tie t... Sarah Connor Chronicles: Queen's Gambit
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
When this series first started, I really wanted to like it but in the end was fairly disappointed with the execution of the first couple of episodes. Last week’s episode and this one are setting a new trend of improvement that really has me exc... Fish Heads, Fish Heads
by Randall Larson (Thu 04-12-2007)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweden’s new film label, Fin de Siècle Media, has released a real treasure of late 70’s Eurohorror film music – Luciano Michelini’s provocative score for L’Isola Degli Uomini... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... The New World
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 08-02-2004)
Genre:Historical/Drama.Studio:New Line Cinema.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Greenlighted.Who's In It:Colin Farrell (John Smith); Christopher Plummer (Captain Christopher Newport); Christian Bale (John Rolfe); David Thewlis (Captain Wingfeld); ... 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... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... Be Cool
by Coming Attractions (Mon 02-02-2004)
Genre: Action/Comedy/Sequel.Studio: MGM.Production Company: Jersey Films.Project Phase: Released.Who's In It: John Travolta (Chili Palmer); Uma Thurman (Edie); Vince Vaughn; Danny DeVito (Martin Weir); James Gandolfini (Bear); Joe Pesci; Dwayne "The Rock"...