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Mark Dacascos and Michael Madsen’s Serbian Scars Trailer
26 December 2009 8:24 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
Mark Dacascos as a Serbian? Sure, why not, there have been stranger things in film, I suppose. Like, you know, Keanu Reeves playing a Japanese Samurai. Um. Anyways, check out a trailer for the action-thriller “Serbian Scars”, which stars Dacascos as a street fighter and Michael Madsen as a Serbian scumbag behind all the bad deeds. The film also stars Vladimir Rajcic, one of the writers on the film, and is directed by Brent Huff, an actor who has been in his share of direct-to-dvd movies. This action, thriller, drama Serbian Scars, is set in Belgrade, Chicago and Kosovo, chronicles the complicated relationship and reunion of estranged brothers, Alex and Peter and the forbidden love of a Serbian Soldier (Alex Obilich) and a young Muslim woman. Alex believing his father (Goran Obilich) to be at deaths door and in need of a bone marrow transplant, ventures from Serbia to Chicago »
- Nix
Movies Forgotten In Time: I Come In Peace
25 December 2009 2:36 AM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Five years after his now legendary performance as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren was enjoying considerable success having starred in a trio of films that include Red Scorpion, (the original) The Punisher and as popular toy figure He-Man in Masters of the Universe. The films ranged from okay to just plain awful, but Lundgren had an onscreen presence that was more than just his six foot five frame. The guy had personality and for a native of Stockholm, Sweden, he could easily adopt an American accent. The nineties saw Lundgren in a string of action films that included Showdown in Little Tokyo with the late Brandon Lee, Universal Soldier with Jean-Claude Van Damme and the Keanu Reeves vehicle Johnny Mnemonic which to this day remains Ludgren's last film that had an American theatrical release. By the close of the decade Lundgren's films were only released straight to video sin the U. »
The Notable Films of 2010: Part Four
19 December 2009 11:50 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Opens: 2010
Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech
Director: Renny Harlin
Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.
Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.
Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three »
- Garth Franklin
The Notable Films of 2010: Part Four
19 December 2009 11:50 PM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Opens: 2010
Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech
Director: Renny Harlin
Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.
Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.
Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three »
- Garth Franklin
Director updates on Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Brood
19 December 2009 7:13 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
It's been taking rather a long time for the Creature from the Black Lagoon to re-emerge on to the big screen for the planned remake. And now it's evolving yet again...
The project has been in development at Universal for more than a quarter of a century and the studio has just hired a new director, Carl Rinsch.
Rinsch, whose previous work is mainly in commercials, was recently linked to the new Alien prequel (now being helmed by Ridley Scott) and will be in the hotseat for the samurai film 47 Ronin (starring Keanu Reeves).
Meanwhile, Breck Eisner - who had dropped out of the Creature remake earlier this year - is now directing a new version of The Brood, David Cronenberg's 1979 horror film about mutant children instructed to carry out violence through a psychic link with their mother.
The original Creature from the Black Lagoon, about an amphibious missing »
- David Bentley
X-Men: First Class Writer Announced
18 December 2009 5:50 AM, PST | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
Just yesterday it was announced Bryan Singer was to return to the films that everybody loves him for. He isn’t going to do the world a favour and re-make X-Men 3, but he’s signed up for an X-Men Origins movie centring on the early years of Professor X. Whilst fans rejoiced over the world at this great, great news, a writer has been announced, too.
The Hollywood Reporter have it that Jamie Moss is set to pen Singer’s glorious return to the franchise. He’s not very well known…but this only a) shows he can make a name for himself b) he’s clearly respected by the studio c) he’s not Brett Ratner.
Moss scripted the Keanu Reeves flick Street Kings and he’s currently writing Ghost in the Shell for Dreamworks. He has replaced Oc writer Josh Schwartz. A story centring on Professor X’s »
- Martyn Conterio
Christmas and new year TV films
18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
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Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all, »
- Paul Howlett
Christmas and new year TV films
18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
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Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all, »
- Paul Howlett
Street Kings Writer Jamie Moss Handed X-Men: First Class Assignment
17 December 2009 4:48 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Heads were spinning off the neck last night when Bryan Singer, the acclaimed director of X-Men and X2: X-Men United, announced that he would be returning to the franchise after Brett Ratner's miserable attempt at the third installment. Though very little has been made of the project since September, when it was announced that shooting would begin next year, we now have news two days in a row, as Fox has announced who will be adapting the story. According to THR, Jamie Moss has been hired by the studio to write the screenplay for the film. The project will Moss' second, the first being the Keanu Reeves cop film Street Kings, an adaptation of James Ellroy's novel The Nightwatchman. While I can't be critical of his past work as I never saw the film, I am disappointed that Fox didn't go with David Hayter, also known as the »
Rinsch in talks for 'Black Lagoon'
16 December 2009 7:57 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Universal Pictures is in preliminary talks with Carl Erik Rinsch to direct "Creature From the Black Lagoon." It would be a remake of the 1954 Universal horror film about an undersea creature that terrorizes a scientific expedition. According to Variety, Strike Entertainment's Marc Abraham and Eric Newman will produce with Gary Ross.This would mark the second big Universal picture for Rinsch, who will make his feature directing debut on "47 Ronin," the epic samurai swordsmen tale that takes place in 18th century Japan, and stars Keanu Reeves. Production on "47 Ronin" begins next year.Rinsch made his name directing commercials for Rsa owners Ridley and Tony Scott. Rinsch had been considered to direct the upcoming prequel to "Alien," until Ridley Scott »
- Adnan Tezer
'Creature From The Black Lagoon' And 'The Brood' Remakes Find Directors In Carl Rinsch And Breck Eisner
16 December 2009 8:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Filmmaker Carl Rinsch has already traded acid-bleeding extraterrestrials for a pack of lordless samurai, but now he's adding some monsters to the mix once again.
According to Hero Complex, Rinsch — a one-time rumored contender to direct the upcoming "Alien" prequel, and recently announced as the helmer for "47 Ronin" alongside star Keanu Reeves — is in discussions with Universal to take the reins on "Creature From the Black Lagoon."
Rinsch's involvement comes after director Breck Eisner departed the project earlier this year. Ironically enough, news of Rinsch's takeover comes coupled with the announcement that Eisner is moving on to a different horror remake altogether — "The Brood."
"The Brood," which Eisner will direct for Spyglass Entertainment based on a script from Cory Goodman, is a remake of David Cronenberg's 1979 horror film about a brood of asexually produced mutant children that act on the violent impulses of their mother thanks to a telepathic link. »
- Josh Wigler
New Director Emerges from 'The Black Lagoon'
15 December 2009 11:02 PM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »
It's been a crazy year for Carl Rinsch. The commercial director was at one point going to direct the Alien prequel, at least according to Tony Scott. Now that's his brother, Ridley's, gig. Then Rinsch grabbed 47 Ronin, the Keanu Reeves samurai movie. And it looks like Universal smells what the Rinsch is cookin', because The Los Angeles Times says he's now the new director of record on the update of The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
That's a pretty big project for a guy who hasn't directed a movie yet, don't you think? I mean, in light of the problems da U has had with The Wolfman, this is either a supreme vote of confidence or it's completely misguided, no offense to Rinsch, who is clearly a hot property at the moment.
He replaces Breck Eisner (Sahara and the upcoming The Crazies remake), who was pulled off the project only »
- Colin Boyd
47 Ronin director might be helming a horror remake
15 December 2009 12:22 PM, PST | GordonandtheWhale | See recent GordonandtheWhale news »
Not too long ago, Carl Rinsch (who had been making his money directing visually notable commercials) signed onto direct Keanu Reeves in the Samurai movie, 47 Ronin, marking his feature film directorial debut. Yeah, Keanu Reeves is going to be in a samurai movie, it is kind of weird, but oh well.
Read more on 47 Ronin director might be helming a horror remake… »
- Rusty Gordon
Rinsch Directing "Black Lagoon" Remake
15 December 2009 5:16 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Acclaimed commercials director Carl Erik Rinsch is in early talks to direct the remake of 1954 monster movie classic "Creature From The Black Lagoon" for Universal Pictures reports The La Times.
The original followed an undersea creature that terrorizes a scientific expedition. Gary Ross, Marc Abraham and Eric Newman will produce the remake.
Before that Rinsch will make his feature directing debut on epic period piece "47 Ronin" starring Keanu Reeves. He became famous online earlier this year when he was briefly courted to direct an "Alien" prequel that Ridley Scott ultimately will helm. »
- Garth Franklin
Rinsch Directing "Black Lagoon" Remake
15 December 2009 5:16 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Acclaimed commercials director Carl Erik Rinsch is in early talks to direct the remake of 1954 monster movie classic "Creature From The Black Lagoon" for Universal Pictures reports The La Times.
The original followed an undersea creature that terrorizes a scientific expedition. Gary Ross, Marc Abraham and Eric Newman will produce the remake.
Before that Rinsch will make his feature directing debut on epic period piece "47 Ronin" starring Keanu Reeves. He became famous online earlier this year when he was briefly courted to direct an "Alien" prequel that Ridley Scott ultimately will helm. »
- Garth Franklin
Rinsch Directing "Black Lagoon" Remake
15 December 2009 5:16 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Acclaimed commercials director Carl Erik Rinsch is in early talks to direct the remake of 1954 monster movie classic "Creature From The Black Lagoon" for Universal Pictures reports The La Times.
The original followed an undersea creature that terrorizes a scientific expedition. Gary Ross, Marc Abraham and Eric Newman will produce the remake.
Before that Rinsch will make his feature directing debut on epic period piece "47 Ronin" starring Keanu Reeves. He became famous online earlier this year when he was briefly courted to direct an "Alien" prequel that Ridley Scott ultimately will helm. »
- Garth Franklin
Rinsch to Direct ‘Black Lagoon’ Remake?
15 December 2009 5:08 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
If this news turns out to be true, I’m more than a little excited: it seems that Ridley Scott protege/son-in-law Carl Erik Rinsch, also known as the man briefly attached to direct the next Alien film, is in talks to helm a remake of 1954’s Creature From the Black Lagoon.
I know what you’re going to say already. Excited about a remake? For shame!
But let’s get something straight: if remakes are going to be a ceaseless avenue of profit (as they always have been in Hollywood), then we should place them in the hands of young, talented directors. Rinsch hasn’t had his chance to shine in the limelight, but look at what Alexandre Aja did with The Hills Have Eyes, for crying out loud!
Creature From the Black Lagoon will be produced by Marc Abraham, Eric Newman, and Gary Ross. Rinsch will make his debut with 47 Ronin, »
- John Cooper
Black Lagoon director?
15 December 2009 1:38 AM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
For quite some time, Gary Ross (Seabiscuit) was developing a remake of Creature From The Black Lagoon for Universal. After what seems like an eternity, the film has finally found its director. Universal is in talks with Carl Erik Rinsch, son-in-law of Ridley Scott, to direct the film. While you might not know much of Rinsch's work yet, he was in talks to direct the Alien prequel and recently signed with Universal to direct 47 Ronin with Keanu Reeves. While Black Lagoon still doesn't have »
- Mike Sampson
'Creature from the Black Lagoon' Remake Finally Gets Director
14 December 2009 11:07 PM, PST | Horrorbid | See recent Horrorbid news »
As long as it has taken to get Universal's "The Wolfman" to where it is today multiply that by about 5 and you have the mind numbing trouble it has taken to get the "Creature From the Black Lagoon" remake off the ground. Directors are on, then they are off, production is set then it is delayed, finally it looks like the green light has been lit...
News that Universal Pictures is in early talks with Carl Erik Rinsch to direct "Creature From the Black Lagoon," a remake of the 1954 U pic about an undersea creature that terrorizes a scientific expedition.
Strike Entertainment's Marc Abraham and Eric Newman will produce with Gary Ross.
Deal would be the second big U picture for Rinsch, who will make his feature directing debut on "47 Ronin," the epic samurai swordsmen tale that takes place in 18th century Japan, and is set to star Keanu Reeves. »
- admin
Carl Erik Rinsch in talks to Remake Creature From The Black Lagoon
14 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Universal is in early talks with commercial director and Ridley Scott protege Carl Erik Rinsch to direct a remake of Creature From The Black Lagoon. Last month we told you that Rinsch signed on to helm the Keanu Reeves epic period samurai film 47 Ronin (not to be confused with the adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel Ronin), also for Universal. You might recognize Rinsch's name as he was originally tapped to direct a prequel/remake of Alien, but Fox convinced Ridley Scott to helm the project himself. I was one of the few people actually interested in Rinsch's involvement. Rinsch's commercials show an amazing sense of imagination, visual effects artistry and composition. We've profiled his amazing commercials on the site, more than once. If you havent checked them out yet, you should do so now. Rinsch is not only Scott's protege, a commercial director for Scott's company Rsa, but »
- Peter Sciretta
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