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Jon Peters on the Superman sequel (Tue 05-01-2007)
"Right now, Bryan Singer is working on the story, and hopefully, that will be a script by the end of the year," says producer Jon Peters of the 'Superman Returns' sequel. "And hopefully, we'll be in preproduction by, say, January or February of next year....Producer Peters Says Singer at Work on SUPER Sequel
by News Editor (Thu 05-03-2007)
Jon Peters told the Hollywood Reporter this week that director "Bryan Singer is working on the story (for the sequel to SUPERMAN RETURNS), and hopefully, that will be a script by the end of the year. And hopefully, we'll be in preproduction by, say, ... SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 2: Writer Kevin Smith
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-12-2000)
... guy. And Jon Peters, who isn’t a really great guy or smart guy. I was fascinated by meeting Jon Peters, though, because this was the guy who produced BATMAN, and to hear him tell the story, you wouldn’t think that Tim Burton meant anything to BATMAN. ... 
Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
...writers); Jon Peters (Producer?); Imageworks (Special Visual Effects); Mark Stetson (Special Visual Effects Supervisor); Stan Winston (Costume Designer - Superman?); John Ottman (Musical Score).Premise:After being sent to the planet Earth as an infant,... SUPERMAN LIVES! - The Development Hell of an Unmade Film
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-05-2000)
...producer] Jon Peters to have a lot of things in the film that can become toys. At one point, he was talking about a character named the Eradicator to have an ‘Eradicator Stick’ because he had images of posters and toys coming out of it. I’m not saying ... Ratner Officially Official For Superman
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-26-2002)
... (Alias). Jon Peters, who
shepherded the Batman franchise to the big screen, will produce.
"Superman
is an American icon and a timeless hero who shares a rich history with Warner
Bros.," said Alan Horn, President, Warner Bros. "We ar... Akira
by Coming Attractions (Thu 10-10-2002)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Warner Bros.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Script Stage.Who's In It:Unknown.Who's Making It:Stephen Norrington (Director); James Robinson, Stephen Norrington (Screenwriters); Jon Peters (... Exclusive Pre-Release Superman Returns Screening (Fri 06-09-2006)
Award-winning Hollywood producer Jon Peters selected The Children's Inn at NIH to benefit from an exclusive, private pre-release screening of his movie "Superman Returns". Join this special fundraising event June 27th at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver S...Orlando Bloom in "Superman Returns" Sequel?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 04-11-2007)
According to the New York Post, Orlando Bloom may be in talks to join the upcoming sequel to Superman Returns.The NY Post explains that they happened to see Bloom, director Bryan Singer and producer Jon Peters all having dinner together and assumed the re... WB officially makes Routh SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-22-2004)
...oduced by Jon Peters, Bryan Singer and Gilbert Adler from a screenplay by Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris. No other casting has been announced.Stated Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros., "We are so pleased to have put this e... Kevin Smith takes on THE GREEN HORNET
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 02-18-2004)
... producer Jon Peters. "I always said I'd never do one, based on my limited experience writing on SUPERMAN and having to answer to the studio, the producer, the comics company and eventually a director," Smith explained to Variety. "Then there's a fando... Norrington To Westernize Akira
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-15-2002)
...oduced by Jon Peters (Batman).
Orlando Bloom in Superman sequel? (Mon 04-09-2007)
Unnamed sources claim Orlando Bloom was spotted discussing roles in the upcoming Superman at the Tower Bar restaurant in Hollywood with Superman Returns producers Mindy and Jon Peters and the movie's director, Bryan Singer.WORLD'S FINEST: The Movie?
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 08-08-2001)
...eanwhile, Jon Peters continues to develop his own SUPERMAN movie project. Execs Considering Tying "Smallville" into New "Superman" Film?
by Joe Hendren (Thu 07-15-2004)
... Producer Jon Peters might be reconsidering the idea of tying it the film in with television's "Smallville", if only because star Tom Welling is becoming increasingly more and more sought by the fans to wear the tights on screen.
More... Lex Luthor to be Diesel Powered? (Thu 10-23-2003)
Anonymous scooper claims "Vin Diesel - as Luthor - has met with McG and Jon Peters about 'Superman.'"Extraordinary Gentlemen Re-Team for Akira
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-10-2002)
...Robinson. Jon Peters (Batman, Superman)
will produce.
The project had
been in development with Norrington and Warner executives Lionel Wigram and Dan
Lin, although they hadn't found the right take they heard Robinson's pitch.
"I've been
a fan of ... Superman Script Stirs Controversy
by Joe Hendren (Fri 09-27-2002)
...sday that Jon Peters (Batman franchise) now has that job.
Additionally, the site claims that Brian Robbins and Michael Tollin of Tollin/Robbins, the production company behind Smallville, are upset that Abrams' script for Superman smashes the continu... Rumors Fly and Ratner Eyes Superman
by Joe Hendren (Mon 08-26-2002)
...t is that Jon Peters is no longer producing it, due
to a purported remake of The Blob. The scooper goes on to say that David Heyman (Harry Potter) and Barrie M. Osbourne (Lord of the Rings, The Matrix) will take over
producing duties as well as pos... SUPERMAN VS. HOLLYWOOD
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 03-03-2008)
...time when Jon Peters (uber producer) and Kevin Smith (‘Clerks’ director and fan boy) would butt heads about their new Superman script. Much of these dealings and meetings have been well documented and discussed by a disgruntled Kevin S... More 'Superman' production details (Thu 01-22-2004)
Peters Entertainment (Jon Peters of 'Batman' fame), Wonderland Pictures (McG's company) and Fly By Productions (created especially for Superman) are said to be involved with the production of steel. More...SUPERMAN LIVES, Part 3: Nicolas Cage
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-19-2000)
... producer Jon Peters liked aspects of his scenario. Despite the fact that he was only involved briefly, Ford was there long enough to develop a distinct impression of the people in charge of Superman. `I can tell you they don`t know much about comics,`... SUPERMAN seeks two new producers
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-17-2004)
... project, Jon Peters, is debatable. Peters has been trying to get the film off the ground for seven long years, burning through directors like Tim Burton and Brett Ratner and millions in development costs. With Adler and Mortiz involvement, Peters may ... Adler takes 'Superman' gig
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 10-22-2004)
Producer Gil Adler has come on board to produce Warner Bros. Pictures' Superman movie and the studio has confirmed the casting of 25-year-old Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel.
Untitled pic will start shooting in Australia early next year for helmer Br... 'Superman' Green like Captain Planet! (Thu 04-08-2004)
The Environmental Media Association on 'Superman' producer Jon Peters: "He is currently working on Superman for Warner Bros. Jon has aggressively sought environmental guidance from EMA to incorporate messaging into the film, 'Superman.'"Christopher Reeve Talks Superman for Both TV and Film (Thu 01-23-2003)
... producer Jon Peters had called him up a few months before. "He told me that his original idea was to do a film of Superman Vs Batman, to be directed by Wolfgang Petersen. They were pretty far into it, and then Jon saw the documentary that my son m...'Superman': What the? Rumors fly!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 09-11-2003)
Are McG, J.J. Abrams and Jon Peters exiting 'Superman'? Does Warner Bros. have a new writer/director waiting in the wings to get this project on track? What does Mark Millar know about all this? Superman-v.com gives its analysis of recent rumors... Singer flys away with SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-19-2004)
... producer Jon Peters -- who has been through this project back in the distant days when BATMAN director Tim Burton was involved -- will remain on under Singer's reign."My interest in Superman dates back many, many years," Singer told Variety. "In fact,... SUPERMAN Sequel NOT on Hold
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-08-2007)
... producer Jon Peters and Bryan Singer took Orlando Bloom out to a quiet business dinner in March though that hasn't been confirmed whether it means a role in the next Supes movie or not.
Cavill back at the top for SUPERMAN contenders?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-16-2003)
... producer Jon Peters first choice for the part of Superman. Even so the website knows just how tenuous these kind of reports can be, and how fast things can change. "Don't take this as gospel until WB issue a press release saying he has the role," adds... Ratner officially flies away from SUPERMAN
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-20-2003)
... producer Jon Peters unable to find their new Man of Steel. Things finally reached breaking point when Ratner's option to direct the film with the studio expired last Saturday, freeing him to focus his energy on developing RUSH HOUR 3.The two remainin... Actor Brock Peters Dies
by News Editor (Thu 08-25-2005)
Brock Peters, who is probably best known for his rolein TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, died this week at the age of 78.The actor was born in 1927 in New York. He appeared in such films as CARMEN JONES, SOYLENT GREEN, and ALLIGATOR II.He also played Admiral Cartw... Video Interview: Jon Voight to Produce and Star in Ghost Rider? (Tue 12-21-2004)
Jon Voight has been attached to the Ghost Rider film for some time and was locked in for a role in the film. Then during our set visit for Fantastic Four Avi Arad mentioned that Jon would be producing instead of acting in the film. Now it seems that Jon m...Jon Favreau Asks for Fan Input for Iron Man (Mon 10-16-2006)
Jon Favreau's official Blog has requested ideas for the character of secretary Pepper Potts.Jon Favreau guards Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man (Fri 06-29-2007)
Robin Leach writes observations about the 'Iron Man' shoot in Las Vegas: Robert Downey Jr.'s character in the 'Iron Man' film shooting at Caesars Palace called for a security guard, so to save time and money, director Jon Favreau cast himself in the pa...Jon Favreau talks 'Iron Man' at Comic-Con (Fri 07-07-2006)
"I'm going to participate in the Marvel panel at Comicon on Saturday. We'll come up with something fun but, keep in mind, we're two years out so don't expect too much," says 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau from his MySpace blog. "We've just approved an...Jon Favreau says 'Iron Man' rolls in eight weeks (Thu 01-18-2007)
"Gwyneth Paltrow has been cast as Virginia Pepper Potts. I met her on an idie called Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle many years ago," says 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau. "We begin filming in eight weeks." More...Jon Favreau on 'Iron Man 2' and beyond (Fri 06-06-2008)
Jon Favreau talked with IESB.net from the set of the new movie 'I Love You Man', where he's wearing his actor hat. Favreau was willing to talk to the press about the success of 'Iron Man' and plans for 'Iron Man 2'. In between takes on this film, the act...Jon Favreau talks Iron Man (Wed 06-21-2006)
"We've got two(2!) sets of writers typing away on scenes and outlines. We've got a room full of storyboard illustrators and concept artists. The story has been fully broken," says director Jon Favreau of the 'Iron Man' project. "The villian has been selec...Jon Favreau discusses 'Iron Man' suit design (Sun 05-06-2007)
"The [Iron Man] suit was designed by an artist named Phil Saunders who collaborated with Adi Granov based on the comic art of Granov," writes 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau in his MySpace blog. "It evolved over many months and then was brought to Winston...Jon Favreau says 'Iron Man' is locked, looks forward to 'Avengers' (Mon 01-28-2008)
'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau was on hand for a press conference for 'Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show' and answered a few questions about his movie and the planned 'Avengers' movie. The director said that 'Iron Man' is "locked", although...Jon Voight on Transformers (Thu 05-11-2006)
At the premiere of Poseidon, IESB caught up with Jon Voight and asked about 'Transformers'. While officially not much is known about the script and it's direction we do know that the Autobots and the Decepticons bring their battle to Earth, leaving the fu...Jon Favreau and the secrets of Iron Man (Fri 01-04-2008)
Jon Favreau talked to MTV about 'Iron Man' and the DVD return of his celebrity talk show 'Dinner for Five'. Favreau revealed that the movie should fall in to the 105-120 minute range and he's close to approaching a final cut of the film. "There's a ...Jon Favreau - Made in "Iron" (Wed 08-08-2007)
You may know him as the reason your obnoxious friend always shouts, "Vegas, baby, Vegas!" when heading out on a road trip. Others may still know him as one of the few good casting choices in the "Daredevil" movie. Some may know him as the director of the ...Jon Favreau on 'Iron Man 2' and interlocking Marvel movies (Tue 07-01-2008)
IESB.net chatted up Jon Favreau about 'Iron Man 2' and more. The director commented on the surprisingly slow contract negotiations for the film. "It's gonna work out. I have a feeling...we're working it all out. They're actively engaged..." H...Jon Favreau Talks IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 02-26-2008)
While at the Wonder Con 2008 event, director Jon Favreau sat down and talked Iron Man with members of the press and here's what he had to say about the upcoming adaptation of the famous comic icon.“[The film] has to attract people who don't know any... In depth interview with Jon Favreau (Sat 07-28-2007)
Jon Favreau talks about 'Iron Man'Jon Favreau wants 'Iron Man' to be agile (Fri 10-06-2006)
On the 'Iron Man' suit, director Jon Favreau said "if you have too clunky of a figure it takes you out of the movie. You can't do with a Robocop suit, what Iron Man has to do. He flies, he's athletic, he's acrobatic, he fights, [and] he shoots. He has to ...Jon Favreau not signed to 'Iron Man' sequel (Thu 05-15-2008)
/Film reports that 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau has not yet been signed to direct the sequel to the astounding hit movie. While speaking on the Howard Stern radio show this week Favreau said: "They haven’t offered me anything yet. They&rsqu...Marvel signs Jon Favreau For 'Iron Man 2' (Fri 07-11-2008)
Deadline Hollywood gossip hound Nikke Finke reports that Marvel Studios have now signed Jon Favreau to direct 'Iron Man 2' It's not officially announced yet, but I'm told that Marvel Studios and Iron Man director Jon Favreau have reached a deal for him...Iron Man Director Jon Favreau Interview (Mon 07-31-2006)
The film is two years out, but Iron Man director Jon Favreau already seems to be extremely open about the process of bringing Tony Stark to the big screen, be it through his myspace.com page or interaction with fans at the recent Comic-Con International. ...Video Interview: Jon Favreau on marketing 'Iron Man' to the fans (Wed 02-27-2008)
From the floor of WonderCon 08, 'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau talks to IGN.com about the challenges and conveniences of marketing the movie in today's webbified world:Interview: The Johns of Transformers - Jon Voight and John Turturro (Thu 06-21-2007)
Jon Voight and John Turturro are two incredibly gifted actors with long track records of impressive work in film. Now, they are both starring in Transformers. It sounds odd I know, but these guys were absolutely fantastic in it.HOLLYWOOD EXILE: Bernard Gordon, Sci-Fi's Secret Screenwriter
by Ted Newsom (Wed 06-07-2000)
As a writer and later as a producer, Bernard Gordon conjured up some of the most memorable fantasy images in films: UFOs smashing into the Capitol dome in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, ambulatory plants devouring innocent humans in Day of the Triffids, a... Jon Favreau talks about Cruise as IRON MAN
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-07-2006)
Jon Favreau, the director of the upcoming film IRON MAN, responded to Cinescape's reports that Tom Cruise may not be out of the running for the role of Iron Man."I've never even met Tom Cruise, though I do think he is a great actor," said Favreau. "He do... Jon Stewart Back Again For 80th OSCARS
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 09-12-2007)
Political commentator/comedian, Jon Stewart, will be back behind the podium for the 80th Academy Awards, says the New York Times. Stewart first hosted the event in 2006 to be replaced by Ellen DeGeneres in 2007. While official confirmation will be given b... Comicscape - March 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-17-2004)
... producer Jon Peters
AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH
© 2002 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
with whom Kevin had preliminary talks with about directing a new SUPERMAN movie. The long and the short of it is that Peters wanted a climactic fin... Exclusive: Jon Favreau forges 'Iron Man'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-26-2006)
Comics2Film's head is still reeling from the biggest Comic-Con ever. One of the highlights was definitively talking with Jon Favreau in a one-on-one interview about 'Iron Man'. Naturally, with so much going on, we started off talking about the hot, humid ... 4400's Peters Plans REVISIONS for Touchstone
by News Editor (Tue 12-13-2005)
Touchstone Television has signed a deal with THE 4400's Co-Creator, Executive Producer, and Writer Scott Peters for a new show titled REVISIONS. The time-travel themed drama centers on a man who finds himself returning to the past in order to prevent disa... Jon Favreau Opens Up on IRON MAN 2 and 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 09-12-2008)
One thing is for sure. Director Jon Favreau has absolutely no issues talking about his future films even if they're high profile tent pole releases. While promoting the upcoming September 30 DVD release of Iron Man, Favreau opened up and confirmed earlier... Jon Favreau Flies Ahead into IRON MAN 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-21-2008)
Previous reports confirmed that production won't officially begin shooting until early 2009 on Iron Man 2 but director Jon Favreau is getting started early. The Los Angeles Times reports thats the director has begun officially prepping pre-production for ... Jon Favreau Signed For IRON MAN 2?
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 07-10-2008)
After two months in limbo and a little back & forth, director Jon Favreau may be signed on to direct the next installment of Iron Man. Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that the director has reached a deal with Marvel Studios and Paramount Picture... Jon Heder in "Three Men Seeking Monsters"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-08-2007)
According to Variety, Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the novel, Three Men Seeking Monsters: Six Weeks in Pursuit of Werewolves, Lake Monster, Giant Cats, Ghostly Devil Dogs, and Ape-Men. They will develop the film as a possible starri... Jon Favreau will direct Iron Man (Fri 04-28-2006)
Marvel Studios has hired Jon Favreau to develop and direct the big-screen adaptation of "Iron Man" and has attracted an impressive roster of writers to help bring some of its high-profile characters such as Captain America and Thor to the big screen. Favr...Jon Favreau wants to assemble 'Avengers' (Fri 01-04-2008)
'Iron Man' director Jon Favreau says he's looking forward to Marvel's 'Avengers' movie and even hopes to be considered to direct it. He also told MTV Movies Blog that the film will not follow the 'Justice League' model of recasting all the superhero roles...Jon Favereau talks "Iron Man"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-22-2007)
Director Jon Favereau had a message for fans via his MySpace Blog in which he updated progress on the upcoming film, Iron Man."We are done with the first week of photography. I am happy to report that the ten months of preparation allowed the extreme... Jon Favreau gives Iron Man Update (Sun 04-29-2007)
From his myspace blog, Jon Favreau writes: "I just got back in town. The company has been on the road for many weeks. We started off in the mountains of Lone Pine which doubled for Afghanistan. We then moved to Edwards Air Force Base. We finally closed...Jon Turteltaub talks NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-04-2006)
Director Jon Turteltaub talked with the LA Daily News about the upcoming film NATIONAL TREASURE 2, the sequel to the hit film NATIONAL TREASURE."We are just about to start pre-production," the director revealed. "We'll have Nic [Cage], Justin Bartha, Dian... Lee, Peters producing Superman Sequel (Thu 11-16-2006)
Chris Lee served as executive producer for "Superman Returns" and will return to that role for the next film. Singer and Peters are also back on board as director and producer, respectively.Jon Favreau on the man in the 'Iron' mask (Thu 08-03-2006)
"Though the set pieces [for 'Iron Man'] are pretty well realized in terms of who he's fighting and what he's fighting about, we're still refining what he's fighting for, how we end this movie and who Iron Man is at the end of this and how he projects hims...Jon Favreau with 'Iron man' Guns (Wed 09-20-2006)
Jon Favreau, the director of the Iron Man movie, has posted on his official MySpace blog a picture of himself and executive producer Peter Billingsley holding guns from the movie in their production offices.Spider-Man 2 Soars Past its Predecessor
by Adam Thur (Fri 06-25-2004)
Note: This review is entirely free of major spoilers, though some very minor story details may be mentioned.
It seemed nearly impossible that Sam Raimi would be able to outdo the first Spider-Man film, a summer blockbuster that outdid every other mov... Jon Favreau on Iron Man Casting Rumors (Sat 07-07-2007)
Speaking from his mySpace page, 'Iron Man' director gives a state of the nation: Now that the movie is finally wrapped, I can spend a little more time filling you all in. I have been reading as many of your posts as I can and here are responses to your...Video Interview: Jon Favreau on his vision of Iron Man (Thu 05-04-2006)
With the recent announcement that he will be directing the upcoming Marvel project "Iron Man", Favreau has certainly filled his plate. He syays that they are currently putting John Cater of Mars on hold at Paramount. More...Jon LeCraft talks "World of Warcraft"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-16-2007)
John LeCraft recently sat down with Game Spot to talk about the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion. Here are a few brief quotes:Game Spot: You added more to the professions, including jewelcrafting and specialisations to tailoring and alchemy--wil... Comicscape - August 4, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-04-2004)
OPINION: Wow, talk about varied opinions! After my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2 a couple of weeks back, I got people agreeing with me, people disagreeing with me, people kinda disagreeing with me, and people strongly disagreeing with me. (I even got on... Trade Paperback Review: Garfield Minus Garfield
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 11-21-2008)
When you remove sarcastic dead weight from a comic—even from his own comic—you leave behind a disturbing but compelling product.
Creative Talent:
Writer: Dan Walsh and Jim Davis
Artist: Jim Davis
Packaging:
If you're the type who likes ... Haunted Horror, Schifrin Style
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 09-18-2002)
This Week’s RecommendationSThe latest release on Lalo Schifrin’s personal label is a vivid and vibrant rerecording of the composer’s seminal horror score, THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (Aleph 026), which garnered an Oscar nomination for best score of 1979. The fi... Musical Intrigue for A Scanner Darkly
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-29-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONLakeshore Records has released Graham Reynolds' eerie score for A SCANNER DARKLY, Richard Linklater's "visually innovative" adaptation of the classic Philip K. Dick novel. Reynolds is a composer, bandleader, and musician based in... Comicscape - July 21, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 07-21-2004)
OPINION: Just a warning if you have not seen SPIDER-MAN 2 yet (though that simply boggles the imagination at this point), and you don't want the plot spoiled, read only the next full paragraph, then come back up and click hereto be taken immediately to t... Face it Tiger - A Brief Look at the Life of Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 07-15-2002)
Some of us are still riding high on the SPIDER-MAN film's monstrous success, particularly those of us who grew up with the wall-crawler and longed for the day we'd see him swinging through the city streets on the big screen. That day has come, the webbed ... Iron Man: Feige on the film, the sequels and the spinoffs
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 08-06-2007)
At the recent Comic-Con International in San Diego, Comics2Film had a chance to sit down with Marvel Studios President Production Kevin Feige during roundtable interviews to talk about the big story at the show: 'Iron Man' and the footage they unveiled ... 'Iron Man' director dust-up clearing? (Thu 06-12-2008)
Yesterday IESB.net broke the news that Marvel might be playing hardball in its negotiations with Jon Favreau regarding 'Iron Man'. The news came from off-record sources that were said to be from within Marvel itself. Today, Harry Knowles at AIC chimes in...DOCTOR WHO: THE FIVE DOCTORS
by Tony Whitt (Fri 09-14-2001)
When the DOCTOR WHO 20th anniversary special "The Five Doctors" aired here on November 23rd, 1983, it was an exciting time for American Who fans. (British fans, ironically, had to wait till the 25th to see the special, a full two days after the actual ann... SPIDER-MAN: REVENGE OF THE GREEN GOBLIN - Roger Stern, Paul Jenkins & Howard Mackie
by James Busbee (Wed 09-27-2000)
Every great hero has that one villain who stands above all the rest, that archenemy who isn’t a cartoonish `bad guy,` but a dark, disturbingly close reflection of the hero himself. Batman has the Joker, Wolverine has Sabretooth and Reed Richards has Docto... AMONG US
by Brian Thomas (Thu 07-22-2004)
Like George Romero, Mark and John Polonia have been making low budget horror films in Pennsylvania for years – but there most of the similarities end. For example, while the Polonias are twin brothers, Romero is not. And while Romero has made classics lik... How Green Was My Goblin
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 10-31-2001)
"Black cats and goblins and broomsticks and ghosts, Covens of witches with all of their hosts, You may think they scare me, you're probably right, Black cats and goblins on Halloween night. Trick-or-treat!"poem as quoted in John Carpenter's HALLOWEENYes, ... Music from A Prehistoric Planet
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-12-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Lalo Schifrin's score for 1981's prehistoric comedy, CAVEMAN, is a wonderful amalgamation of jazz sensibilities, rich symphonic melodies, satirical musical quotations, and a quirky, percussive, and primitive orchestration that ... Places To Be, People To Kill
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-05-2007)
Of all the genre collections that hit bookshelves daily, this week’s release schedule’s got one with the coolest unifying element I’ve ever encountered: one that pays homage to the stand-up citizens who provide death for hire.
... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Talks Friends and Fame
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 02-13-2003)
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Continuing Comics2Film's
coverage of Twentieth Century Fox's Daredevil press junket w... National Treasure: Book of Secrets
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 06-17-2005)
Release Date: December 21, 2007 Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Director: Jon Turteltaub Screenwriter: Cormac Wibberley, Marianne Wibberley, Ted Elliot, Terry Rossio Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, ... Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr. Gets to the heart of Tony Stark
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-17-2008)
Actor Robert Downey Jr. recreates one of Marvel's flagship heroes in the upcoming 'Iron Man', directed by Jon Favreau. The film co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges. Comics2Film got a chance to sit down with the actor as he talked to... 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... Review: 'Spider-Man 3'
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 04-27-2007)
The review contains some minor spoilers.
I should start by saying that I'm a huge fan of the first two 'Spider-Man' movies. I should also add that I've been a big fan of Sam Raimi's ever since I saw "Evil Dead" at the Roseville Theater the first summer... Samurai Champloo Best OST
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 04-04-2005)
What They SayCheck it out... whaddya get by fusing the turbulent era of ancient feudal Japan with a dose of hip-hopin\' vibe? None other than the infectiously cool and inventive anime, \'Samurai Champloo\' that features a fresh, downtempo soundtrack tha... Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
by Coming Attractions (Fri 01-30-2004)
Genre:Adventure/Science Fiction.Studio:Paramount Pictures.Production Company:Brooklyn Films/Natural Nylon Entertainment.Project Phase:Post-production.Who's In It:Jude Law ("Sky Captain"); Gwyneth Paltrow (Polly Perkins); Angelina Jolie; Casey Affleck; Gio... MARVEL KNIGHTS: SPIDER-MAN #5
by Tony Whitt (Thu 08-19-2004)
Aunt May has been kidnapped by one of Peter's old foes who knows his identity. His barely masked face has been plastered all over the BUGLE with a reward posted for his name. Peter himself has been pummeled half to death by Electro and the Vulture. The Bl... Untangling the Web, Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 04-20-2002)
So we've already talked about the confusion that might ensue when moviegoers head to their local comic shop seeking an arachnid fix. But one thing is certain - they won't find just a few Spider-titles on the stand. There will be a plethora of comics, one-... The Making of CAPRICORN ONE
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 04-20-2000)
Fifteen years before The X-Files made government conspiracy a way of life, there was Capricorn One. Born from post-Watergate angst and television’s increasing technological versatility, the film remains an effective thriller and adventure story, tightly-... 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... New NATIONAL TREASURE 2 Featurette
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 11-29-2007)
A new behind-the-scenes featurette has appeared online for NATIONAL TREASURE:BOOK OF SECRETS, the sequel to the 2004 smash hit. This sequel stars Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Bruce Greenwood and Hel... Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-22-2002)
While Loeb and Sale count themselves lucky that they've been able to do the kinds of projects for Marvel that mean something special to them, like the current SPIDER-MAN: BLUE miniseries, Gwen Stacy was anything but lucky way back in 1973. That was the ye... May it Be
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 01-16-2002)
You can't be a Spider-Man fan without having griped about Aunt May at some time or another. Let's face it, as elements of the Spider-mythos go, May is one of the most annoying, exasperating facets of Peter Parker's life that we've ever encountered. With h... SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 09-19-2001)
There is something a bit odd about the collective critical backlash against this film. Not that it’s a masterpiece, because it isn’t. What is interesting is that the movie suffers mostly via comparison to what came before cinematically, rather than by a c... Garfield: The Movie
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 06-14-2004)
Genre:Comedy/Animation/Fantasy.Studio:20th Century Fox.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Breckin Meyer (Jon Arbuckle); Jennifer Love Hewitt (Dr. Liz Wilson); Stephen Tobolowsky (Walter J. Chapman).Whose Voices Are In It: Bill... Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Part 1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 06-19-2002)
While the notion of putting out yet another Spider-Man comic book in the summer of 2002 would seem like a no-brainer - the film is, after all, making box office history across the country - that certainly wasn't the impetus for SPIDER-MAN: BLUE, the new m... Cerenzie to be graphic in nature (Tue 08-14-2007)
From Variety: Producers Michael Cerenzie and Christine Peters have formed Cerenzie-Peters Prods., aimed at adapting graphic novels, comicbooks, novels and videogames. The duo will announce their first film later this month; that project will have a ...Photos from the 55th Annual Emmy Awards!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Tue 10-07-2003)
It was a hot and sunny day at The Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles as I took my place in one of the photographer pens on the red carpet. Fans were in bleachers and screamed for their favorite television stars as they walked down the red carpet to... 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... Peter Straub On Writing MR. X
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-09-1999)
`I`d wanted to write a doppelganger novel for some time,` Peter Straub says of his new novel, MR. X. `I tried it once before, in the book that eventually became MYSTERY. But I got more interested in the character of the old detective in the story than I ... Creator of THE 4400 spills details
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-06-2004)
Screenwriter's Voice has an interview with Scott Peters, the creator of THE 4400, a new science fiction mini-series scheduled to be broadcast on USA Network. Originally announced last month, THE 4400 follows what happens when 4,400 missing persons -- beli... The Remaking of STAR TREK, Part 6: Back to the Small Screen
by Edward Gross (Thu 12-16-1999)
And the Earth shook. If it didn`t, then it must have been a movement of damn near equal proportion to the fans of a little television series they had had refused to let die. They had taken `control` of the show`s destiny by generating an unprecedente... Batman Vs. Superman Vs. Superman!
by Dave Richards (Tue 09-17-2002)
The
Man of Steel will be flying back to the big screen soon, and when he returns
he will not be battling DC's other flag ship hero Batman. A New
York Times article by Laura M. Holson indicated that the decision to
make a new Superman film instead of ... LG, Paramount and Marvel Studios Announce 'Iron Man' Tie-in (Mon 01-07-2008)
From a press release LG Mobile Phones, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios Unite for Joint Partnership Supporting the Upcoming Film Adaptation of 'Iron Man' Tie-In With Star-Studded Action Film Underscores LG's Technology Leadership LAS VEGAS, Jan. ...Goblins a Go-Go
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Mon 04-22-2002)
Recently we gave everyone a heads-up on a problem sure to plague anyone who wishes to learn more about a certain webhead this summer - namely, the many versions of this guy that are currently web-swinging their way across the many Marvel Universes availab... Extended Clip of NATIONAL TREASURE 2
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-12-2007)
Disney and Apple have provided us all with an extended clip of a scene from NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS. The clip goes through a chase scene in the UK between Ed Harris and our treasure hunters. The clip wraps up with some shots from other par... Guitar Gods on DVD
by Randall Larson (Mon 09-05-2005)
Epic Records has announced an October 25th release date for Live in Tokyo, a DVD and double-disc CD featuring guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Dream Theater's John Petrucci. These electrifying live performances were recorded on May 8th at the To... Toxic Viper on DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-30-2005)
This week the Prize Closet holds copies of two DVDs about heroes assigned to quests by their respective deities. Enter to win by sending an email containing your valid mailing address to psycho@psychotronic.info. To win one of five copies of the thri... SURF'S UP for LaBeouf, Bridges and Deschanel
by News Editor (Fri 07-29-2005)
Sony Pictures Animation's has hired Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges and Zooey Deschanel to provide voices for their CGI film SURF'S UP. They will be joining a cast that already includes James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Jon Heder, Mario Cantone, Brian Benben and M... The INVASION Begins Next Week
by News Editor (Wed 09-14-2005)
ABC will debut the premiere episode of INVASION on Wednesday, September 21st at 10 pm (Eastern).The show created by AMERICAN GOTHIC's Shaun Cassidy centers on a family trying to recover from a devastating hurricane and its mysterious aftermath. Eddie Cibr... The Piller of Our Community
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 11-07-2005)
A sad week for SF fans, as Michael Piller has passed away to cancer. As a fan of the man's work, and what I know of the man himself, that saddens me. And as somebody who has faced down and survived the Big C himself, it infuriates me every time somebody... Comicscape - May 18, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-18-2005)
Before my phone interview with Bruce Campbell on Thursday evening, I spent the better part of an hour and a half trying to calm down. I was nervous, to say the least. I undertook my usual pre-interview ritual drinking. This time, it was two swallows of B... ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 11-11-2005)
ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE is one of the better family and/or fantasy and/or science-fiction and/or just plain fun films to come along in a while. Springboarding from Chris Van Allsburg's slim picture book about a board game with a life of its own, writer... The Cult of DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-08-2005)
There were a lot of great entries, but Stephen Smith's defense of MALLRATS was judged to be the most concise, to the point, and in keeping with the Essence of Smith. Plus, his name is Smith, thereby fuelling several conspiracy theories if I pick him, so h... Sony Takes to Favreau's NEANDERTHALS
by News Editor (Tue 10-18-2005)
Sony Pictures Animation has hired Jon Favreau to write and direct the CG-animated feature NEANDERTHALS.The story will be based on an idea from Favreau. No details about the plot have been given yet. SYN CITY
by Randall Larson (Thu 10-06-2005)
As one of the most well-respected bands of the swinging '60s, The Syn were a regular at London's famed Marquee Club, where they opened for the likes of The Who, Pink Floyd, Cream and, most memorably, Jimi Hendrix's first-ever performance in the U.K. That ... All TV and No Play Make David a Dull Boy
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 09-19-2005)
This is both the best and the worst time of year for a TV writer. It's the best because a new season is in bloom, with promising new entertainments across the dial. It's the worst because I suddenly have even less of a social life than normal. I've seen s... Penn To Play Luthor's Right-Hand
by News Editor (Thu 02-10-2005)
Kal Penn has signed on to play Lex Luthor's right-hand man, a genius henchman named Stanford, for Bryan Singer's SUPERMAN.Penn is joining a cast already made up of Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Hugh Laurie, James Marsden and Sam Huntington.Jon Peters, Sin... Patrick Doyle's Goblet of Fire
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 11-24-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Patrick Doyle has proven to be an outstanding choice to compose the music to the fourth film in J.K. Rowling's cinematic franchise, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Based on Rowling's then-longest and darkest series entry, ... SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW
by Brian Thomas (Wed 02-02-2005)
A real life pulp hero, whose famed exploits are followed faithfully by huge fan clubs around the world via comic-books and radio shows, hunts down a supervillain whose schemes threaten the entire planet. Sound familiar? Yep, it's the plot of BUCKAROO BANZ... Best Soundtracks of 2004 Part 2
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 01-13-2005)
Just as more and more original film scores are captured on disc despite the ongoing proliferation of song collections masquerading as "film music" the increasing market for classic and forgotten film scores being fully restored either through archival r... Unsaid Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-16-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSPrometheus Records of Belgium has released Don Davis' sublime and poetic score for Tom McLoughlin's psychological thriller, THE UNSAID (PCD 156). Davis, best known these days for his MATRIX scores, provided a warm orchestral sco... Wicket and Imp #2
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-23-2005)
Jon Kulczar's WICKET AND IMP is the tale of what happens when he's mugged, beaten, and the creatures that populate his imagination take physical form to wreak havoc. Our heroes are Wicket and Imp, two furry one-liner machines that constantly change costu... Stone Age Schifrin: CAVEMAN Finally Comes to CD
by Randall Larson (Mon 04-04-2005)
Aleph Records has set a June 7th release date for their new recording of Lalo Schifrin's complete score to the 1981 prehistoric comedy, CAVEMAN. Directed by Carl Gottlieb, the film starred Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, and Shelley Long. Writing in Variety, ... Final Enterprise
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-09-2005)
The Film Music Society web site has posted an excellent story by Jon Burlingame highlighting Dennis McCarthy's score the final episode of ENTERPRISE. The episode marks McCarthy's 255th original score for TREK, including music for TNG, DEEP SPACE NINE, VOY... 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 ... HOUSE OF WAX... Prey... Slay... Display
by Sue Schneider (Mon 05-02-2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, and Dark Castle Entertainment Productions held the premiere of House of Wax at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California on April 26th. This re-make is an exciting re-imagining o... Not With a Bang...
by David Michael Wharton (Mon 05-16-2005)
I'll admit, I'm a little depressed this week.This was supposed to be the week where I'd wax eloquent about the end however temporary of two of the longest-running and most influential genre properties of our time: STAR TREK and STAR WARS. Not just the ... Elijah Wood In DAY ZERO
by Karl Schneider (Mon 05-08-2006)
Elijah Wood In DAY ZEROSource: joblo.comSome pictures of Elijah Wood in his new movie Day Zero have turned up online. Let's just say he looks a little ... hardcore?Day Zero is a movie about three best friends who are all drafted into service and given 30... Upcoming Film Spotlight: THE INSATIABLE
by Karl Schneider (Tue 07-11-2006)
What if you met the girl of your dreams ... but she was evil?Writer-directors Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman explore this conundrum in their recently wrapped vampire film THE INSATIABLE. The duo's directorial debut, a twisted love story with horror, co... Untitled Warcraft Project
by Karl Schneider (Wed 08-16-2006)
Last Updated: August 16, 2006Genre: Action, Adventure, FantasyProduction Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros. PicturesDistributors: Warner Bros. PicturesProject Phase: Optioned PropertyBudget: NAWho's In It: NAWho's Making It:... Not Quite 4400 Reasons to Watch THE 4400
by Jason Davis (Mon 06-26-2006)
In keeping with the theme of the last few columns, I'm continuing my TV critic education with a crash course in what's presently on the air. This week, I've been through THE 4400, a series I had been intrigued by when it premiered, but had never got roun... Tangerine Dream's Thirty Fifth
by RANDALL LARSON (Fri 06-09-2006)
According to Voiceprint, "post production work is now taking place on the proposed DVD release to feature the thirty fifth anniversary concert from Tangerine Dream. The concert was filmed in London at the Shepherds Bush Theatre and for long time fans the ... X-Men
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 06-08-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONJohn Powell (THE BOURNE IDENTITY, ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN, SHREK) has composed a magnificent, melodic, and powerfully reverent score for X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, released last week by Varese Sarabande Records. The music has plenty ... No GAG Order
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-17-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Perseverance Records has released Dennis Dreith's disturbingly sinister score for Scott McKinley's directorial debut, 2005's GAG, a macabre story about a residential burglary gone horribly, horribly wrong. Dreith, who scored th... Amazing, Too
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-31-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION The anthology series has come and gone in television, from GENERAL ELECTRIC THEATRE and ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS in the 1950s, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, THRILLER, and ONE STEP BEYOND in the 1960s, THE NIGHT GALLERY in the 1970s, to re... Doctor Who - The Complete First Season
by John Sinnott (Fri 11-17-2006)
As a long time fan of the original Doctor Who series I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that the BBC was reviving the show. While I was encouraged that new adventures would be filmed, I was also afraid that this new version, which was touted as being u... Tracklisting of STYX album revealed
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 10-18-2006)
The official tracklisting of the European version of the brand new STYX symphonic live album recorded in May 2006 with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland has been finally revealed: 1. Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) 2. One With Everything 3. It... More CGanime
by Brian Thomas (Sat 09-23-2006)
Don't get me started on a rant about all the Christmas DVDs coming out already or the fact that most of them are just repackaged versions of stuff that came out last year. Just don't. That doesn't mean I'm not in the Spirit of Giving. In our Prize Closet... GODZILLAAAAA!!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 09-05-2006)
Warner Home Video and Amazon.com have announced the wionners of their "DVD Decision" promotion for 2006. The 10 movies that received the most online votes will be released by Warner Home Video in two waves. THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN, PR... Favreau Talks More IRON MAN
by Karl Schneider (Thu 05-25-2006)
MTV recently caught up with Jon Favreau, the director of the upcoming film IRON MAN. Below are the quotes I found most relevant, you can view the full interview on MTV's website here."It's the first movie Marvel is self-financing," he said of a new deal ... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta... Howard Gets Caught in SPIDER-MAN Love Triangle
by News Editor (Thu 01-19-2006)
Columbia Pictures is in talks with Bryce Dallas Howard to play Peter Parker's love interest Gwen Stacy in SPIDER-MAN 3. She joins a cast that already includes Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Topher Grace and Thomas Haden Church. The character ... If I Only Had That Tape...
by Jason Davis (Mon 01-09-2006)
We live in a marvelous time for television fans. If you'd told me ten years ago that I would have high resolution digital transfers of every episode of AMERICAN GOTHIC or SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND on discs the size of a CD, I'd have laughed in your face wh... Flying Saucers over Legend
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-03-2006)
Happy New Year everybody! Below you'll see several of New Line's most successful comedies re-released on UMD. What's different about these UMDs is that they're the first ones I've seen that include extras like commentraks, deleted scenes, etc. With only a... Valderrama Puts his CHiPs on the Table
by News Editor (Thu 12-08-2005)
Warner Bros. Pictures has signed THAT 70'S SHOW's Wilmer Valderrama to play motorcycle cop Francis "Ponch" Poncherello in the big screen version of CHiPs. The role was made famous by Erik Estrada.The TV show followed the adventures of California Highway ... Murphy Takes off in STARSHIP
by News Editor (Tue 02-14-2006)
20th Century Fox has set Eddie Murphy to star in STARSHIP DAVE. Peter Segal will direct.The story centers on a crew of miniature human-looking aliens who are seeking a way to save their doomed world.David Friendly, Marc Turtletaub, Jon Berg, Tom Komarnick... Eastern Spectaculars
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 03-02-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS THE MYTH is Jackie Chan's latest Hong Kong film, and an unusual departure as he plays a Qin Dynasty General in a film that mingles the epic spectacle of films like HERO with the kind of humorous kung-fu action that Chan is know... AMAZING STORIES classic 1980s TV anthology scores come to CD from Intrada
by Randall Larson (Mon 05-15-2006)
In 1985, Steven Spielberg launched an ambitious anthology series called AMAZING STORIES. Spread out over two seasons were good-natured, colorful tales of the fantastic. Stories about a cartoon wheel on a world war II plane, a phantom train, a ghoulish sch... TRANSFORMERS Stars 94% of Hollywood
by Karl Schneider (Sat 05-13-2006)
I told you we would have more Transformers casting news, and it didn't take an insider scoop to figure it out.Rachael Taylor and Amaury Nolasco have been added to the cast of DreamWorks' Transformers, directed by Michael Bay. Tyrese Gibson is in negotiat... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... Jackson Will Lend Voice to Penguins Parody
by News Editor (Fri 03-24-2006)
ThinkFilm will release FARCE OF THE PENGUINS in the late summer. Samuel L. Jackson will narrate the parody of the documentary MARCH OF THE PENGUINS.The "story" centers penguin survival and mating rituals and one bird's search for love while on a 70-mile t... What I'm Watching
by Jason Davis (Mon 12-05-2005)
When last you read my words, I promised you my own personal list of the ten best TV shows ever. I delivered eight of them while noting that the remaining two would be forthcoming in this week's column. This week, I present my ten favorite shows still in... ZATHURA brothers found
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 08-04-2004)
The roles of the two siblings in Jon Favreau's sci-fi family adventure ZATHURA have been filled. Josh Hutcherson and Jonah Bobo will play the two young brothers that find themselves and their house whisked off into interstellar space when they open up and... Flying away to the premiere of PETER PAN
by Sue Schneider (Sun 12-21-2003)
We can fly! Everyone remembers growing up the story of PETER PAN the boy who would not grow up and of course Tinkerbell with her fairy dust so you could fly off to Neverland (no, not Michael Jackson's house). It's one of the most beloved stories that has ... Comicscape - December 17, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 12-17-2003)
OPINION: A brief warning before we start: I had so many varied and intelligent responses to the question of how you'd characterize the main differences between Marvel and DC that I'm having to make this column extra-long. Do not try to adjust your televis... Swinging SPIDER-MAN trailer now online
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-15-2003)
As promised by Sony Pictures last week, the teaser trailer for SPIDER-MAN 2 has hit the web. Make your way here and you too can see a preview of Peter's next adventure as the amazing Spider-Man plus what the nasty Doctor Octopus looks like in action!Got a... The Return of the King
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-04-2003)
IM MEMORY: MICHAEL SMALLFilm composer Michael Small, 64, passed away on November 24, 2003. Small wrote musical scores for over 50 feature films and TV programs, as well as hundreds of TV and radio commercials. His many credits as include the music for Ala... Magical Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-25-2003)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONSJames Newton Howard’s score for PETER PAN (Varese Sarabande 302 066 534 2), the lavish and effects-full, live-action treatment of the J. M. Barrie fantasy, is a magical blend of large orchestra, large choir, and powerful electro... It's UNIQUE in Hollywood
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 01-14-2004)
David Goyer, the screenwriter and director of BLADE: TRINITY and all-around swell fellow, has been attached as a possible director to UNIQUE, a new science fiction project now in development at Touchstone Pictures. UNIQUE is based on a forthcoming graphic... PETER PAN flies onto DVD come May
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 03-17-2004)
Universal Home Video is bringing its fantasy film PETER PAN to home video on May 4. The DVD will be priced at $26.98.Instead of offering such traditional bonus features as a commentary track, the PETER PAN disc will feature 11 featurettes spread out over ... More Marvel movies from Lions Gate
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-26-2004)
Lions Gate Entertainment and Marvel Enterprises announced today a deal that would see the development, production and distribution of two new Marvel superheroes film projects, IRON FIST and BLACK WIDOW. This latest turn in the partnership between the two ... Kevin talks GREEN HORNET
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 02-19-2004)
Over at Ground Zero for Kevin Smith fans, the JERSEY GIRL director told his fans in his own words what the latest inside news was on Smith's newly announced GREEN HORNET movie project.Smith explained that he had climbed onboard Miramax's superhero project... The return of James Cameron
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 01-22-2004)
Today Variety is reporting that Oscar-winning director James Cameron (TITANIC) is almost ready to make his next feature. The man who gave us ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR and THE ABYSS told a TERMINATOR 2 audience this week that his next movie will be a "big-bud... Men at Bedford Falls have a PREMONITION
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 12-03-2003)
Jon Glascoe's supernatural spec script PREMONITION has sold to the Bedford Falls film production company. Glascoe's story is about an agoraphobic man who has visions of future events. Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz at Bedford will produce the film in as... Merry Marvel Mutants on the march again!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-25-2003)
By now you may have heard about how the major film studios got the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to ban the practice of sending out videos of their Oscar nominated films to voters. The major studios argue that having these videos in cir... BATMAN director blasts into EXEC action next
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 10-02-2003)
It looks like Christopher Nolan's comic book adaptations won't be held to just the new BATMAN film. Warner Bros. has picked up the movie rights to the indie comic THE EXEC with the idea for Nolan to direct the film. The director's brother, writer Jonathan... Bartha finds a part in locating TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 09-09-2003)
Relative acting newcomer Justin Bartha just got handed his highest profile gig to date. He'll play Riley Poole, the best friend to Nicolas Cage's character in the action-adventure film NATIONAL TREASURE.Cage, Bartha and actress Diane Kruger (TROY) will ch... Helen of TROY finds her NATIONAL TREASURE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-22-2003)
Diane Kruger, who will appear next year in Wolfgang Petersen's TROY as the fair Helen, has signed on to star in Jon Turteltaub's NATIONAL TREASURE. She will play a Smithsonian museum worker who teams up with Nicolas Cage's character to find a treasure bur...