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Samuel L. Jackson Changes Lanes
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 04-18-2002)

In the upcoming film CHANGING LANES, Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Affleck go head-to-head as two New Yorkers who's car accident inadvertently puts them both in different kinds of jeopardy. Each blames the other as tensions flare. Soon, the men shock themselv...

Samuel L. Jackson: Space Mace Part One
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 05-21-2002)

Some STAR WARS fans where a little surprised when PULP FICTION's original hardcore badass, Samuel L. Jackson, was featured in EPISODE I as Yoda's friend and confidant. But Jackson's legendary talent has made Jedi Master Mace Windu one of the most popular ...

Samuel L. Jackson
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 03-26-2007)

...rmance is Samuel L. Jackson. This man is truly one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood and respected immensely because of it in inner industry circles. Jackson was born in Washington, DC on December 21, 1948 but he grew up in Chattanooga, T...


Samuel L. Jackson: Space Mace Part Two
by Chris Wyatt (Wed 05-22-2002)

...e." Samuel L. Jackson and his wife at the STAR WARS: EPISODE II premiere. (2002 Copyright Sue Schneider) © 2002 Sue Schneider The digital format also allows Lucas the freedom in the editing room that he always wanted."What happens is that G...

Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington join "Lakeview Terrace"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 01-19-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington are in negotiations to co-star in the upcoming thriller, Lakeview Terrace. The film, based on a script from David Loughery, centers on a black LAPD officer (Jackson) who will sto...

Mark Hamill and Samuel Jackson Set for AFRO SAMURAI
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)

Spike TV's critically-acclaimed, funktastic anime series "Afro Samurai" returns with an original movie event set to premiere on the network in January 2009. "Afro Samurai: Resurrection" stars Academy Award®-nominated actor Samuel L...

FUNimation Entertainment Acquires Afro Samurai: Resurrection Starring Samuel L. Jackson
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-24-2008)

...ted actor Samuel L. Jackson returns as the voice of Afro and  his sidekick Ninja Ninja as well as executive-producer of this stylish series. Based on the graphic novel by Takashi Okazaki and set in a unique world that is part ancient Japan and p...


Cartoon Samuel L. Jackson
by BRIAN THOMAS (Mon 05-21-2007)

...Voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, Ron Perlman and Kelly Hu, this funky adventure series tells the tale of a black samurai searching for his father’s killer. Music by the Rza. Director’s Cut edition includes commentrak, interviews, featurettes an...

Samuel L. Jackson is a JUMPER
by Karl Schneider (Mon 07-10-2006)

Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to star in JUMPER for Regency Enterprises. He joins Tom Sturridge, Jamie Bell and Teresa Palmer in the cast. Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) will direct the sc-fi thriller for the studio.JUMPER is based on a Steven Gould ...

Samuel L. Jackson joins "The Cleaner"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 10-27-2006)

According to Production Weekly, Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to play the lead role in a thriller named The Cleaner. The script, written by Matthew Aldrich, centers on Jackson's character Tom, an extremely hygienic man who uses this urge in his p...

Jackson is FURY in Iron Man?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 06-21-2007)

According to a scooper over at AICN, thespian Samuel L. Jackson is filming on Iron Man today. It goes farther then that though, Maniacs. Apparently the role he's taking features himself as an actor within the Marvel continuity. Moriarty at AICN is very co...


Jackson Takes "Flight 121"
by News Editor (Tue 03-15-2005)

New Line is in talks with Samuel L. Jackson to star in their thriller FLIGHT 121. Jackson would play an FBI agent on a long quest to bring a ruthless mob boss to justice. He finds a witness and takes him on a commercial flight from Hawaii to L.A. Trouble ...

Jackson defends Lucas and STAR WARS choices
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 05-30-2002)

Samuel L. Jackson is finally stepping into the Jar Jar Binks war, three years after the obnoxious Gungan first tripped across the screen in STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE.In fact, Jackson, one of the most visible and influential African American ...

Jackson Will Manage 1408
by News Editor (Tue 04-04-2006)

Dimension Films has set Samuel L. Jackson to star in 1408.Based on a short story by Stephen King, the story cetners on a debunker of paranormal occurrences (John Cusack) who encounters real terror when he checks into the notorious Room 1408 at the Dolphin...

Jackson talks about Lucas' new filmmaking process
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-14-2002)

In interviews hyping this week's release of STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES, Samuel L. Jackson revealed the secrets to George Lucas' "new" process for making films -- a process developed during the shooting of his prequel trilogy.While Lucas ...


Jackson talks XXX role
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 05-15-2002)

With only one film left in the STAR WARS prequel series, it looks like Samuel L. Jackson is working to snare another recurring role in a big Hollywood series. His latest attempt comes in this summer's new style spy flick, XXX. In an interview with the Chi...

Jackson as The Octopus
by Associate News Editor (Mon 05-12-2008)

Comic Con International's Spring 2008 issue features a cover shot of Samuel L. Jackson in his role as The Octopus from the upcoming Will Eisner's THE SPIRIT. As previously discussed the big screen adaptation is being directed by Frank Miller (SIN CI...

Jackson Jumps On XXX
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 09-26-2001)

Samuel L. Jackson has signed on board Revolution Studios' fast developing Vin Diesel action starrer XXX. According to Variety, Jackson will take on the role of a government agent who recruits and trains Diesel's character. Previously described as a hip-ho...

Jackson doesn't want Mace going out like some punk
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-14-2002)

Samuel L. Jackson is dropping more hints about his ultimate end in STAR WARS EPISODE III. And for those of you loath to read spoilers, skip this one entirely. It even gives away things about EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Still there? After saying rece...


Jackson Has UNFINISHED Business
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 12-05-2007)

Samuel L. Jackson is set to star in UNFINISHED COUNTRY, says the Hollywood Reporter. The pic is described as a Training Day-style thriller from scribe Mark Wheaton. William Sherak, Jason Shuman, Bill Johnson and Tim O'Hair are set to produc...

Jackson, Harlin Are Into Another KISS
by News Editor (Wed 06-13-2007)

MTV Movie Blog is reporting that Samuel L. Jackson and director Renny Harlin are in early, early stages of development for making THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT 2. The actor said in an interview,  “Mitch is one of my favorite characters.  I...

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...

Jackson Catches THE SPIRIT
by News Editor (Fri 05-18-2007)

Lionsgate and Odd Lot Entertainment are in talks with Samuel L. Jackson to play the supervillain in THE SPIRIT. The story revolves around Denny Colt, an ambitious young cop murdered in the line of duty who under mysterious circumstances is reborn as the ...


Jackson to Swing AFROSAMURAI Sword
by News Editor (Wed 08-03-2005)

Samuel L. Jackson has agreed to star in the live-action feature film AFROSAMURAI. The movie will be based on the Japanese comic franchise created by Takashi Okazaki.The story centers on a warrior in feudal Japan who roams the country trying to avenge the ...

Travolta, Jackson Reunite in BASIC
by Frank Kurtz (Fri 09-28-2001)

John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson will be reteaming on the big screen in Phonenix Pictures/Intermedia's military thriller called BASIC.The film, which will be directed by John McTiernan, will tell the James Vanderbilt scripted story of a DEA agent inves...

Cristensen and Jackson See HINDSIGHT
by News Editor (Wed 05-11-2005)

Hayden Christensen and Samuel L.Jackson have agreed to star in the psychological thriller WISDOM AND HINDSIGHT.Stunt co-ordinator turned director Nick Gillard will helm the project. Gillard was the action unit director on ATTACK OF THE CLONES.Click here ...

xXx 2: State of the Union
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 07-19-2004)

Genre:Action/Adventure/Sequel.Studio:Columbia Pictures.Production Company:Revolution Studios/Original Film.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ice Cube (Darius Stone); Samuel L. Jackson (Augustus Gibbons); Willem Dafoe (General George Deckert); Scott Speed...


Afro Samurai
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-04-2008)

Mixing a number of genres together to produce something highly commercial, Afro Samurai succeeds in being just that, a commercial success.What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who ...

Al Pacino Speaks For Us All, Maniacs.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-01-2007)

...York) and Samuel L. Jackson. When editorializing about a person deserving to be under that blinding beam of light in the center chair, I believe I should feel passionate about that person.   I need to speak to you from the heart here. I shoul...

Del Toro & Jackson Answer Fan Questions for HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 05-24-2008)

Even though director Guillermo del Toro has another four good years of production ahead of him for the upcoming Hobbit prequels, that's not stopping him and executive producer Peter Jackson from answering tons of fan questions. The duo worked together in ...

Afro Samurai
by John Eriani (Mon 10-08-2007)

What They SayAfro Samurai (voiced by Academy Award nominated Samuel L. Jackson) is an epic tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (voiced by Ron Perlman: Hellboy, Alien Resurrection), the worlds greatest fighter and his fathers murderer. With music s...


Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)

...lpatine); Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu); Christopher Lee (Count Dooku); Jimmy Smits (Senator Bail Organa); Bruce Spence; Bai Ling; Genevieve O'Reilly (Mon Mothma); Joel Edgerton (Owen Lars); Jay Laga'aia (Captain Typho); Rena Owen (Taun We); Kee Chan;...

CHANGING LANES
by ABBIE BERNSTEIN (Fri 04-12-2002)

...e Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) get into a minor collision while driving the expressway into Manhattan. Both men are at fault Gavin is on his cell phone, working out details of a legal scheme that sounds iffy as soon as we hear about it, while Doyle is l...

Ashton Kutcher joins "Lakeview"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 03-12-2007)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ashton Kutcher is in talks to star in the upcoming Screen Gems thriller, Lakeview Terrace.  He will join Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington in the cast.The film, which Neil LaBute is in negotiations to direct,...

Swank Confirmed for IRON MAN
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 07-24-2007)

I'm not quite sure if this is news you folks will want to appear or not but I'll pass it along. MTV is confirming that Hillary Swank will appear in the new IRON MAN movie with Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man). Here's the details from MTV; Marvel St...


Tony Kaye to direct "Black Water Transit"
by Karl Schneider (Mon 02-19-2007)

...illis and Samuel L. Jackson as it follows  the divergent agendas of crooks, cops and lawyers as they clash over a shipment of illegal firearms, mafia ties and a double homicide. Due to the directorial change, production has been pushed back unt...

GDH K.K. and FUNimation Entertainment to Reveal Director's Cut Footage of AFRO SAMURAI at New York Comic Con (Fri 02-23-2007)

...ted actor Samuel L. Jackson as the Afro Samurai, the series is a groundbreaking fusion of American hip-hop and classic samurai story. Jackson also executive produces the series. FUNimation Entertainment is hosting the premiere of never before seen ani...

Comic-Con News: July 23 and July 24 Schedule
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-11-2008)

...ris Pine, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Alexander, Sandra Oh, William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, and Abigail Breslin. Ballroom 20 4:00-5:00 TV Costume Designers— Characters created by writers and comic book illustrators are...

UNBREAKABLE
by Eric Moro (Tue 06-26-2001)

...ah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), a comic book art dealer suffering from a debilitating disease that makes every bone in his body as brittle as glass. The man poses to Dunn a rather bizarre explanation as to why he escaped the train wreck unscathed: modern...


Afro Samurai
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-09-2008)

What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who murdered his father. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh entertainme...

Jumper
by Karl Schneider (Sat 09-09-2006)

Release Date: February 14, 2008 Studio: 20th Century Fox Director: Doug Liman Screenwriter: David S. Goyer, Simon Kinberg Cast:  Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Roberts, AnnaSophia Robb Genre...

Comicscape - September 10, 2003
by TONY WHITT (Wed 09-10-2003)

...st - the "Samuel L. Jackson" version of Fury doesn't appear to be a bastardization of the character in any way (at least, not in the same way that the David Hasselhoff version does...), so is the change all that extreme?Leonard Pigg feels that it isn't...

GDH Unveils Sequel to AFRO SAMURAI at Comic-Con 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-25-2008)

... Starring Samuel L. Jackson and featuring a musical score by The RZA, the series won high praise among young adults when it first aired in the U.S. on Spike in January 2007 and was the best-selling anime DVD release of 2007.   Afro Samurai picks...


See the stars of S.W.A.T.
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 08-08-2003)

With Columbia Pictures' new action movie S.W.A.T. opening in cineplexes today, the studio has furnished us with links to a featurette, cast interviews and clips from their new movie. Download interviews with Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J and...

New Line/Peter Jackson Case Settled, Jackson Produces HOBBIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 12-18-2007)

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the foll...

Photos from the MTV 2003 Movie Awards
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Thu 06-19-2003)

...resenters Samuel L. Jackson and Will Ferrell. Accepting was Yoda via tape. In the press room Jackson stated that he leaves July 3 for Sydney to begin work on the next episode and he was happy to be a presenter and in a movie with Yoda, as well as part ...

STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 05-14-2002)

While many are hoping STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES will be as easy to pick on as THE PHANTOM MENACE, the rest of us were quietly hoping STAR WARS creator George Lucas took notice of all the complaints against the first part of his prequel t...


Full XXX trailer hits the web
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 06-24-2002)

The new, full blooded trailer for Vin Diesel's franchise in the making, XXX, has hit the web. The film centers on an extreme sports hero, nicknamed XXX, who takes on a mission as a globe trotting super-agent. Samuel L. Jackson stars as a kind of M charact...

MEN IN BLACK II Premiere Photos
by Sue Schneider (Mon 07-08-2002)

...im Allen, Samuel L. Jackson, Dennis Haysbert, Christian Slater, Thora Birch and Matthew Perry.MEN IN BLACK II opened nationwide July 3rd.

March 4 March 10: Genre Movies Galore!
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 03-04-2002)

... It's got Samuel L. Jackson and he's one bad ass [expletive deleted] so it's not all bad.The Sci Fi Channel is airing BLADE RUNNER at 6 p.m. and apparently it's the director's cut, but I don't know which one. Well, there were so many. How's a girl to k...

Jan. 14 Jan. 20: The Clock Stops TICKing
by Sonia Mansfield (Mon 01-14-2002)

...e'll take Samuel L. Jackson in there with him for back-up?Remote Patrol is our weekly Television column.


JUSTICE LEAGUE Tidbits
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 07-26-2001)

...s between Samuel L. Jackson in SHAFT and Lou Gosset Jr. in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN.* McLaughlin describes the Flash as being "fast on his feet, fast with his mouth, fast with the ladies -- or so he thinks." As established in the comics, the Flash an...

Diesel Fueled
by Pamela Harland (Fri 08-09-2002)

... Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) to help save the world, Diesel says the appeal of the character came in his apathetic attitude."This character could care less about the world and as the one least likely to save the world he ends up being recruited by the ...

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (Wed 10-02-2002)

... Daniels, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Oz, Christopher Lee, Jimmy Smits, Temuera Morrison Director: George Lucas Status: Post-productionLatest Rumors: Through the official Star Wars website, Lucas revealed that the post-production effects work for the fil...

On the red carpet with S.W.A.T.
by Sue Schneider (Mon 08-18-2003)

... Street); Samuel L. Jackson (Hondo); Michelle Rodriguez (Sanchez); James Todd Smith aka LL Cool J (Deke); Josh Charles (TJ); Brian Van Holt (Boxer); Jeremy Renner (Brian Gamble); Olivier Martinez (Alex); Ashley Scott (Lara) and Page Kennedy (Travis).Th...


XXXing the Cube
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 10-03-2003)

...rd yet if Samuel L. Jackson will reprise his part as the XXX division's chief, Gibbons.Now that Diesel's duties for an xXx sequel are no longer relevant, he'll move on next to HANNIBAL, the legenday Carthaginian general who attacked Rome nearly two tho...

Governor Killer Cyborg from the Future
by Brian Thomas (Tue 11-11-2003)

... TriStar) Samuel L. Jackson as a crimebuster captured and held hostage by a gang of crooks.(O) ONE MAN ARMY (Ground-Zero) In this 1980 Taiwanese picture inspired by LONE WOLF & CUB, Yueh Hua seeks to avenge the murder of his family, hitting the roa...

'Tis the Season for TV Seasoning
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-30-2003)

...rrell and Samuel L. Jackson turned out to be more fun than the lame 1970s TV series it’s based on. In widescreen or fullscreen editions, includes two commentraks, bloopers, deleted scenes and more. (O) TENACIOUS D: The Complete Masterworks (Rhino)...

At the premieres of COLD CREEK MANOR and THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS
by Sue Schneider (Fri 10-03-2003)

...k Carter, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Brady, Jamie Foxx and many, many more.Now across the street (we missed a few of the arrivals) seen at COLD CREEK MANOR were the stars Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff, director Mike Figgis, along with guests ...


Comicscape - September 3, 2003
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-03-2003)

...played by Samuel L. Jackson" version currently running around in THE ULTIMATES. If you haven't yet weighed in on this controversy - or, indeed, whether it's a controversy at all - I'd like to hear from you. E-mail your responses to comicscape@cinescape...

Sloth
by Andrew Hershberger (Mon 05-12-2003)

...all about Samuel L. Jackson spouting out one liners and us loving every second of it. Bring on the sequels. SMALLVILLE (9 pm, WB) Chloe finds out about Lana and Clark; no longer thinks of Clark as such a super man. 24 (9 pm, Fox) It's 6 am and there's ...

SOCCER and SWAT posters
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 06-20-2003)

The hombres at Latino Review have landed two nice exclusives for your eyeballs to look at; first up is a look at the four new teaser posters for Columbia Pictures' S.W.A.T. film. See what Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez and LL Cool J ...

UNBREAKABLE: Part 2
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 11-22-2000)

The big secret about Unbreakable is that it’s really a comic book superhero movie.Yes, you read that right.The explanation offered by Elijah (Samuel L. Jackson) for David’s miraculous escape from the train wreck is that David (Bruce Willis) is the real-li...


McTiernan eyeing BOOSTER
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 08-13-2002)

...volta and Samuel L. Jackson. That film, set for release next year, has Travolta investigating the disappearance of a famous Army Ranger (Jackson). Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think at feedback@cinescape.com.

Favreau Talks About IRON MAN 2
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 06-05-2008)

...ief cameo Samuel L. Jackson is looking to expand upon his post-credit appearance as Nick Fury and the S.H.I.E.L.D storyline. Same goes for Robert Downey Jr. interested in expanding a few storylines from source material such as "Demon in a Bottle&q...

SHOOTER Leads Rental Race
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 07-19-2007)

... starring Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci only took in 9.4 mil in its box office run.   Following right behind in 3rd place is the debut of New Line’s The Last Mimzy. It opened up this week with 3.73 mil over the past week. It grabbe...

Johansson Set for Miller's SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 08-17-2007)

..., Octopus(Samuel L. Jackson).   Plot Summary: The story centers on a detective (Gabriel Macht) who fakes his own death and fights crime from the shadows of Central City. The Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson) -- who kills anyone unfo...


First JUMPER Trailer Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-09-2007)

The first official theatrical trailer for JUMPER has appeared online this weekend after debuting at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The upcoming sci-fi action-thriller, based on the novel by Steven Gould, stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jac...

Bridge to Terabithia & Other Song & Score Soundtracks
by Randall Larson (Thu 02-15-2007)

...o the new Samuel L. Jackson movie, Black Snake Moan, where he encounters, not a plane full of snakes, but a gorgeously trampy Christina Ricci.  Jackson plays a bluesman who brings the worn and torn Ricci in; the score consists of bluesy instrum...

Yared makes his horror music debut
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-08-2006)

...usack and Samuel L. Jackson. For composer Yared, 1408 will be his first excursion into horror territory – the composer, who won an Oscar for The English Patient, is best known for writing intimate and sophisticated scores for dramas such as C...

BREAKING: Raw EPISODE III footage online
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-23-2004)

...s include Samuel L. Jackson (Jedi Master Mace Windu) in lightsaber action; Jimmy Smits holding a placement object for a to-be-added at a later time CGI character or item; Ian McDiarmid (Emperor Palpatine) and Christensen talking against greenscreen; Ch...


Max Thieriot signs on to JUMPER
by Karl Schneider (Tue 08-29-2006)

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Max Thieriot has signed on to the upcoming sci-fi adventure film JUMPER.Thieriot will play the younger version of the title character, played by Hayden Christensen. Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell and Teresa Palmer also...

Upcoming film JUMPER to be a trilogy?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 09-14-2006)

...istensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell and Max Thieriot and follows Christensen's character, a troubled young man who discovers he can teleport himself by merely thinking about it. Doug Liman (Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith) is directing the film...

One Comicscape, Many Subjects
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)

...ame time, Samuel L. Jackson is confirmed as playing Nick Fury in Iron Man. It looks that since Marvel now has its own in-house studio, the company may maintain continuity between the films it produces. The next six films on the slate, includi...

Six New Clips for JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-01-2008)

...istensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Roberts and AnnaSophia Robb. Here's the six clips. (You can get different formats via the "Jumper" links). 'Get Me Out of Here' QuickTime, 'The Fight' Qui...


Afro Samurai (Edited or Uncut)
by Luis Cruz (Tue 09-18-2007)

What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who murdered his father. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh entertainme...

GONZO's 15th Anniversary Title AFRO SAMURAI Goes On-Air in Japan (Thu 03-08-2007)

...ted actor Samuel L. Jackson as the hero, and also features Ron Perlman (Hellboy) and Kelly Hu (X2: X-MEN United). The soundtrack is composed by the revolutionary hip-hop artist The RZA, adding his considerable creative talents to help create an animati...

Comicscape: The Dreaded Comic-Con Recap
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-30-2008)

...Macht and Samuel L. Jackson, who plays the villain the Octopus. Ray Stephens was on-hand for a panel to promote the forthcoming Punisher: War Zone, which launches the character’s franchise for the third time. Though director Lexi Alexan...

Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)

... cameo by Samuel L. Jackson, the film itself acknowledges it. Tony Stark is Iron Man—a superhero in every sense of the word, straight out of a comic book. The supporting cast of Iron Man turns in equally strong performances. Jeff B...


The Christmas SPIRIT
by Associate News Editor (Wed 05-07-2008)

...el Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes. Miller adapted the script.  THE SPIRIT is a co-production between Odd Lot Entertainment and Lionsgate.

JUMPER Teleports Into First Place
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 02-17-2008)

...ristensen-Samuel L. Jackson vehicle pulled in 33.8 mil, not too shabby a start for Fox since the film’s budget is at 85.   Following in 2nd place is the latest film taking advantage of the dance-off genre phenomenon, Step Up 2 the Streets...

Miller Updates Blog on SPIRIT
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-16-2008)

Writer-director Frank Miller has published a fourth production blog for his upcoming adaptation of Will Eisner's The Spirit. You can check out the update on the official website. The action-adventure stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johans...

DEEP, BLUE SEA: Jurassic Shark!
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 01-26-2000)

...arsgaard, Samuel L. Jackson, and LL Cool J, but (not to give too much away) two out of three of them are devoured way too early.Credit this to a writer’s gambit that doesn’t quite pay off. The screenplay intentionally pulls a few surprises, setting up ...


A Look at Johnny Depp
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-13-2007)

...tlight on Samuel L. Jackson, it’s just part of the hiccups along the journey to stardom. Depp would end up playing another bit role in Oliver Stone’s Platoon before going into a brief stint in television which would make him a Teen Idol fav...

PIRATES Grabs Booty at Awards
by News Editor (Mon 06-04-2007)

The 2007 MTV Movie Awards were held last night. Sarah Silverman hosted.  Presenters included Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, and Shia LaBeouf.  The awards were held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Unive...

Cute Animals Get Canned
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 06-24-2007)

Creature Comforts, a series I had recently added to the TV Wasteland schedule, just got the big bump by the networks. Last week’s episode came in fourth place in its time slot. If you haven’t watched it, and apparently you haven&rsqu...

Fox Releases JUMPER Site Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 08-07-2007)

The official site for Doug Liman's (Bourne Identity, Mr. And Mrs. Smith) next project, a sci-fi thriller called JUMPER, has been released online. The film itself is based off the Steven Gould novel. It stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rac...


Mary McCormack joins 1408
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-14-2006)

...usack and Samuel L. Jackson in the big screen adaptation of Stephen King's 1408.Cusack will play a debunker of paranormal occurrences who encounters real terror when he checks into the notorious Room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. McCormack plays Lilly, hi...

Disturbia Wins Back to Back
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-22-2007)

While it can be said that Disturbia wins this weekend, it should be noted first and foremost that the last 3 days, it’s clear the audiences of America were not going to the theaters. First place, Disturbia, gets only 13.4 mil in its top ranking s...

Day Break Gets a Date
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 01-21-2007)

...Davis and Samuel L. Jackson star in this film about a female assassin who loses her memory.  When she begins to feel like something’s missing she hires Jacks, a private detective to investigate causing her one time superiors to realize sh...

Glory brings home the Gold!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-01-2007)

... busy as Samuel L. Jackson, Eddie Murphy & many others in the whole “accepting roles” department. That’s not to say it’s going to continue though. I’ve heard recently that Will’s set on slowing the pace down ...


Dario Argento, a Master of Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)

...me). From Samuel L. Jackson (The King of Cool) to one of the best directors of my generation, John Carpenter to a true legend of Hollywood lore, Robert Wise.   Men with Vision.  People whom have shaped cinema with their imaginations to t...

The JUMPER Trailer Hits Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 10-10-2007)

A trailer has appeared online for the sci-fi thriller JUMPER courtesy of Fox's official website. The film, directed by Doug Liman, stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Roberts and AnnaSophia Robb...

There are a Few Things to Watch
by Stephen Lackey, Columnist (Sun 01-06-2008)

...in terms. Samuel L. Jackson is shoehorned into the narrative as sidekick. Sunday   THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (FOX 9PM EST) PILOT EPISODE Debut: The sci-fi drama, based on the "Terminator" movies, follows a fugitive mother and son...

GDH Announces AFRO SAMURAI US Premiere Date (Tue 10-31-2006)

...ted actor Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of the hero. Ron Perlman (Hellboy) and Kelly Hu (X2: X-MEN UNITED) also participate as voice actors. The soundtrack of the series is composed by the revolutionary hip-hop artist The RZA, adding another outstandi...


Tor Books partners with Seven Seas to form new manga imprint and announces publication of Afro Samurai, the basis for the hit Spike TV anime series! (Thu 12-06-2007)

...voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Ron Perlman, and Kelly Hu. The publication of Afro Samurai will kick off a multi-platform promotional campaign, including an Afro Samurai video game by Namco and the launch of Spike TV’s second Afro Samurai season, b...

Mania Manifesto: Top 7 Video Games at E3
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-22-2008)

...alog from Samuel L. Jackson, Kelly Hu and Ron Perlman. WHY IS THIS ON THE LIST?: One of the most visually stunning games at the show, Afro Samurai is just as gory and as smooth as its inspiration. Enemies can be sliced in precise patterns and the indi...

Afro Samurai (Edited or Uncut)
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-16-2008)

What They SayAfro Samurai (Samuel L. Jackson) is the tale of a black samurai\'s hunt for Justice (Ron Pearlman), who murdered his father. Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese culture, funky technology and hip hop to create a brutally fresh entertainme...

Yugo the Negotiator Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-08-2005)

...ings like Samuel L. Jackson from the movie The Negotiator. We\'re introduced to Yugo, a quiet but serious looking Japanese negotiator whose had some bad luck in the past and it\'s really formed his attitude in how he deals with the jobs he picks and th...


New Extended Scene of JUMPER
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 02-08-2008)

A seventh extended scene for Jumper, which hits theaters next week, has made its way online courtesy of Yahoo. The upcoming sci-fi action-thriller stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell, Max Thieriot, Shawn Robert...

New SPIRIT and HELLBOY Posters Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 04-18-2008)

New teaser posters have appeared online for two upcoming comic adaptations. AICN premiered the teaser poster for Frank Miller's upcoming The Spirit, the film which stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Sarah Paulson, Paz ...

Annual Recap: Best Film Score Licks of 2006
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-04-2007)

...ce of the Samuel L. Jackson character.  The songs are quite good as well, from the catchy and determined theme song by Cobra Starship (a new band combining members from The Academy Is and Gym Class Heroes and the leggy blonde diva from The Sou...

Merry Hogswatch
by Matt Kamen (Fri 12-22-2006)

... starring Samuel L. Jackson at his badass best demands nothing more from its audience than enough suspension of disbelief to buy into the premise of a serpentine invasion of an LA-bound night flight. Fast paced and tongue in cheek, with knowingly c...


THE INCREDIBLES on DVD in March
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-17-2005)

...elson and Samuel L. Jackson; behind-the-scenes featurettes; and in the tradition of earlier Pixar films such as MONSTERS INC. and TOY STORY, a "blooper" reel featuring flubs and practical jokes by the INCREDIBLES "actors".Got a scoop? Know something t...

THE INCREDIBLES
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 03-18-2005)

...y Lucius (Samuel L. Jackson), the ex-hero Frozone, sneak out at night to do anonymous good deeds, catching thieves and putting out fires, risking the ultimate danger of discovery. After Helen finds out what he’s up to and they quarrel, Bob tries to giv...

Best of the bond Babes on CD and DVD
by Randall Larson (Fri 06-10-2005)

... starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube and Willem Dafoe. Of bond's previous recordings, The Los Angeles Daily News commented; "bond shakes, stirs and sexes up the string quartet" by "putting spice into their classical music" and the Newark Star Ledger n...

The Force is with Vanity Fair
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 01-04-2005)

...istensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Christopher Lee, Pernella August, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Liam Neeson, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams and Mark Hamill; famous STAR WARS characters such as Yoda, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Dar...


THE INCREDIBLES
by Lisa Keeler (Fri 11-05-2004)

...voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) and a host of other "supers" protected their secret identities while saving the world, taking on everything from supervillains to cats stuck in trees. But then lawsuits start, people get paranoid and there's a fierce backla...

THE INCREDIBLES launch!
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-14-2004)

...y Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Wallace Shawn, Sarah Vowell and Pixar good luck charm John Ratzenberger, THE INCREDIBLES is about a seemingly average, everyday American family of five that actually all possess superpowers. What the world doesn'...

GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS is here!
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-26-2004)

...aracters. Samuel L. Jackson provides the voice of Officer Tenpenny, the corrupt San Andreas police officer that frames you; Chris Penn (RESERVOIR DOGS) plays Tenpenny's partner Pulaski; James Woods is Mike Torreno, one of your allies (or is he?); Peter...

Actors' Unions Make Deal to Voice Games
by News Editor (Sat 06-11-2005)

...tors like Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Fonda, Miguel Ferrer, Keith David, James Caan, Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Katie Holmes, and more.If approved, these contracts, covering voice-over talent,...


EVIL Wins at Spike TV Game Awards
by News Editor (Sat 11-19-2005)

...hosted by Samuel L. Jackson.

Rachel Bilson joins JUMPER; Palmer leaves
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-16-2006)

According to Variety, Rachel Bilson will star in the upcoming 20th Century Fox film JUMPER, taking the place of Teresa Palmer.Palmer was replaced when the role was reconceived as a 25-year-old woman rather than a 20-year-old. Bilson will join Samuel L. J...

Babylon 5 Back on TV?
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Sun 11-19-2006)

...ilm stars Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta and Bruce Willis.

Ed Harris and Keke Palmer join "Cleaner"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 12-14-2006)

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ed Harris and Keke Palmer are in negotiations to join the Samuel L. Jackson film Cleaner.The crime thriller centers on a man who specializes in cleaning up crime scenes and is drawn into a mystery when he cleans up the...


Hayden Christensen to star in JUMPER
by Karl Schneider (Fri 08-11-2006)

Earlier rumors prove true as Hayden Christensen officially signs to star in the upcoming film JUMPER.He will join Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Sturridge, Jamie Bell and Teresa Palmer in the cast. Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) is attached to direct the sc-fi t...

First SNAKES ON A PLANE clip
by Karl Schneider (Tue 06-27-2006)

A new first look clip for New Line's SNAKES ON A PLANE has shown up on Yahoo!. You can go here to view the clip.The film opens August 18 and stars Samuel L. Jackson as an FBI agent who is escorting a witness on a flight. It is an intense action feature ...

Superman TV shows
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 01-17-2006)

... with cop Samuel L. Jackson recruiting nerdy Eugene Levy on a case. Special guest star the hilarious Miguel Ferrer. Includes deleted footage, featurettes and gag reel. (O) THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 1 & 2 (Buena Vista) Fat scientist Eddie Murphy invents a...