Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage boardFilmographies
overviewby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards by genre by keywordBiographical
biography other works publicity photo galleryTwitterblogNewsDeskmessage boardExternal Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clipsNews for
Thora Birch More at IMDbPro »
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
11 items from 2013
New 'Dungeons & Dragons' Movie in the Works
8 May 2013 8:40 AM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Warner Bros. has snapped up the rights to develop a "Dungeons & Dragons" movie. "Wrath of the Titans" writer David Leslie Johnson wrote a script in 2012 known as "Chainmail" that was to be developed at Warner Bros. The as-yet untitled "D&D" movie will be based on that script, with some tweaks to it more in the style of that world-famous role-playing game. The original script took its cues from the pre-"D&D" tabletop wargame with the same name, developed by Gary Gygax. The sort of fanbase that enjoys "D&D" is the stuff that studio execs dream of, but there's not really a way to capture the spirit of the open-ended game system on film. The storyline is co-created by the players and led by one Dungeon Master, with the adventure unfolding based on throws of the dice and minute-by-minute decisions. Trying to "reboot the franchise for a new generation, »
- Jenni Miller
'Dungeons and Dragons' movie reboot planned by Warner Bros
8 May 2013 2:54 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Warner Bros has acquired the rights to film a Dungeons and Dragons movie reboot.
Wrath of the Titans writer David Leslie Johnson has signed on to work on the script, according to Deadline.
The studio is reported to be "quite far along" in the project, adapting a script that was originally based on Gary Gygax's D&D precursor Chainmail.
A 2000 Dungeons and Dragons film starring Thora Birch, Jeremy Irons and Justin Whalin was a critical and commercial flop.
It nevertheless went on to spawn two straight-to-dvd sequels - 2005's Wrath of the Dragon God and 2012's The Book of Vile Darkness.
The 2000 film's director Courtney Solomon will produce with The Lego Movie's Roy Lee. »
"Dungeons and Dragons" Gets Rebooted
7 May 2013 9:52 PM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the rights to make a new feature based on the RPG fantasy franchise "Dungeons and Dragons".
The project began as "Chainmail", a script by David Leslie Johnson ("Wrath Of The Titans," "Red Riding Hood") based on an obscure game by D&D designer Gary Gygax.
The script will now be retro-fitted to fit the much larger and more well-known creation. Roy Lee and Courtney Solomon will produce.
The Dungeons and Dragons brand has generated north of $1 billion in books and merchandise since it was launched in 1974.
A previous and modestly budgeted film adaptation was made in 2000 starring Jeremy Irons, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans, Thora Birch and Bruce Payne. It's expected this rebooted take on the property will score a more substantial budget and higher profile behind-the-scenes talent.
Source: Deadline »
- Garth Franklin
Let There be Dragons! (Again!) Warner Bros. is Rebooting Dungeons & Dragons
7 May 2013 8:09 PM, PDT | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
You may recall that there was a “Dungeons & Dragons” movie based on the popular role-playing game in 2000 that spawn a sequel, the direct-to-dvd “Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God” 5 years later. Okay, so you may not recall the 2000 movie. (Or the sequel.) They were both kind of awful. The first one starred Jeremy Irons (chewing scenery like his life depended on it), Thora Birch (being terrible as usual), and Marlon Wayans (as, predictably, the “hilarious” sidekick to the white hero). It was, ah, not so good, and was a commercial flop for New Line. But if you were a fan of the game and that whole “Dungeons & Dragons” lore and wished a studio would do it justice with a big-budget movie, then rejoice, folks, because Warner Bros. is set to do just that. The studio is currently in the very late stages of adapting an original script called “Chainmail »
- Nix
10 Movies You Had No Idea Were Based On Comic Books
2 May 2013 12:17 PM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Over the past couple of years it has been almost impossible to go to the cinema without there being some form of a comic book adaptation on, with each film being heralded with a big budget and a lot of nerd-buzz meaning that nine times out of ten it would recoup its budget if nothing else. But believe it or not there was a time when nerd culture didn’t = big box office, and comic book adaptations were a huge gamble for film studios with them often focusing on the more adult/non-superhero material out there.
Here we’ve listed 10 movies which you might not realise were originally comics…
10. Ghost World
A cult film from 2001 starring Thora Birch (as Enid) and a pre A-List Scarlett Johansson (as Rebecca), Ghost World told the story of the trials and tribulations of two cynical social outcasts during the summer after their high school graduation. »
- Neil Thomason
Flickering Myth's Greatest Comic Book Movies: #22 - Ghost World (2001)
5 April 2013 12:20 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Throughout April, we're counting down to the release of Marvel's Iron Man 3 with our picks for the Greatest Comic Book Movies of All Time; here's #22....
Ghost World, 2001.
Directed by Terry Zwigoff.
Starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Brad Renfro, Pay Healy, Illeana Douglas, Bob Balaban, Stacey Travis and Teri Garr.
Terry Zwigoff's comedy-drama Ghost World is based upon Daniel Clowes acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, which was originally published in serialised form in Clowes' comic book series Eightball between 1993 and 1997.
Only a moderate success financially upon its release, Ghost World has since went on to achieve cult status. The film stars Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson as Enid and Rebecca, two teenage friends struggling with their impending adulthood and all the complications it brings. During the summer after their high school graduation, the two girls begin to drift apart after responding to a personal ad »
- Flickering Myth
The successful career paths of 7 Hollywood child stars
2 April 2013 2:47 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
Odd List Np Horton 3 Apr 2013 - 05:30
With the arrival of Spring Breakers imminent, Nick looks at seven former child stars who've gone on to enjoy film careers as grown-ups...
Making a name for yourself while young is definitely an appealing way to get into the acting business, for pushy parents and wannabe stars alike. The pros are obvious – fame and fortune at a young age, established links with the industry, and an early chance to make your mark. But for many, being a child star is the only thing they know, and once adulthood comes around, there goes the career.
Options can become limited once you’ve gone past your cute sell by date (just ask Macaulay Culkin), so is it any wonder that Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson have decided to explode their child star image by starring in boundary pushing and very adult Spring Breakers? »
- ryanlambie
Afternoon Delight: Jane Lynch is "Dropping the Soap," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" renewed
11 March 2013 1:51 PM, PDT | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »
Tags: Jane LynchLisa KudrowEmma WatsonNurse JackieIMDbDropping the SoapThe Jeff Probst ShowThe FostersPretty Little LiarsErin Daniels
Good afternoon and happy Monday!
Happy birthday to Thora Birch, Alex Kingston, Lisa Loeb, Cathy Lewis and Nicol Paone!
Not surprisingly, The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been renewed though the 2016-2017 season. Way to go Ellen!
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
ABC Family has announced its summer premiere dates! The new season of Pretty Little Liars returns on Tuesday, June 11 at 8 pm and Jennifer Lopez’s new lesbian series The Fosters will debut Monday, June 3 at 9pm. This is going to be one gay-ass summer!
Speaking of returning shows with queer characters, new episodes of All My Children debut on April 29 via Hulu.com, Hulu Plus and iTunes.
Lily Tomlin posed with Tina Fey and Paul Rudd at the New York premiere of their comedy Admission.
Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images
The trailer »
- Bridget McManus
Thora Birch Turns 31 -- See the Cast of "Now & Then" Then & Now!
11 March 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | TooFab | See recent TooFab news »
Aw, little Teeny is not so tiny anymore -- Thora Birch turns 31 years old today! The adorable actress who played the loveable pre-teen in "Now and Then" has had huge success since starring in the cult classic. The popular film followed four 12-year-old best friends during their very eventful summer filled with love, some mystery and heartbreak, set in a small suburban town in the 1970s. Since starring in the popular flick, which featured stars like Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, Rosie O'Donnell and Rita Wilson playing the girls' older selves, Thora's gone on to land roles in box office hits like "American Beauty," "Anywhere But Here" and "Deadline." Sadly, Birch's co-star Ashleigh Aston Moore (who played Chrissy) reportedly passed away from pneumonia in 2007 and Walter Sparrow, who played Crazy Pete, also passed away in 2000.Find out what the rest of the star-studded cast has been up to by clicking "Launch Gallery" above! »
- tooFab Staff
Girls Review: Country Strong
24 February 2013 6:30 PM, PST | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
It was time for a road trip on this week's Girls. However, don't get too excited: "Video Games" was a little bit of a depressing episode.
Okay, it was A Lot depressing and it ended with one of our girls on the run again.
Jessa took Hannah on a trip upstate this week to confront her massive Daddy Issues. Jessa was cranky and bitchy from the moment her absentee father was late to pick the girls up from the train station. All Hannah did was agree to come with her. Sheesh!
It's not lame that it bothers Hannah that Jessa's father is late to pick them up. Considering all the crap Hannah goes through that weekend, she is a pretty damn good friend and not so selfish for once. For instance: almost dying in the car while everyone was doing whippits, getting stranded in like 10 different places, and then eating »
- leigh.raines@gmail.com (Leigh Raines)
Exclusive: Mark Tonderai Talks House at the End of the Street Blu-ray
11 January 2013 7:21 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Director Mark Tonderai discusses his thriller House at the End of the Street, currently available on Blu-ray and DVD
Director Mark Tonderai made his feature directorial debut in 2008 with the thriller Hush, after working as an actor, writer, and producer for various films and TV shows. The filmmaker returned to the silver screen last year with House at the End of the Street, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue, and Max Thieriot. The story follows Sarah and Elissa (Elisabeth Shue and Jennifer Lawrence), a mother and daughter who move into a dream house they shouldn't be able to afford. As it turns out, just at the end of the street, a young girl killed both her parents, with the lone survivor Ryan (Max Thieriot) living all alone in that big house. When Elissa starts to get close to Ryan, she learns the untold truth about what really happened. I recently had »
- MovieWeb
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
11 items from 2013
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
See our NewsDesk partners
Copyright © 1990-2013
IMDb.com, Inc.
Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads
An 
company.