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'The Wolfman' Producer Barks on Delays and CG Make-Up
16 hours ago | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
Horror fans keeping a close eye on Universal Pictures' The Wolfman know that the remake, starring Benicio Del Toro, has been delayed so many times it's becoming uncomfortable. Typical delays of such length are the result of problems behind-the-scenes, or just a cluttered release schedule. According to a new interview with producer Scott Stuber, it's neither. Beyond the break you can read about the difficulties in keeping the film practical and how the FX have taken a toll on post-production. "The visual effects work was so complex that some of the stuff wasn't ready," Stuber told Total Film Magazine in response to the delays. "There were so many textures we had to create, like landscapes of London and all the elements within the London sequence; they just weren't where they needed to be." »
Our 20 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2010
18 hours ago | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
As we come to the end of 2009, it’s time to look forward and put together our list of our most anticipated movies of 2010.
Last year could have been worse – 5 of our 10 most anticipated movies of 2009 turned out to live up to our expectations (including Watchmen, Up, and Star Trek), while the other five ranged from mediocre (Public Enemies) to downright disappointing (Terminator Salvation, Wolverine, Transformers 2). Of course “most anticipated” does not necessarily mean “movies we think are going to be awesome” – it’s “movies we hope are going to be awesome.”
This year the task was made a lot easier thanks to our senior editor Kofi Outlaw putting together Screen Rant’s 2010 movie preview, giving us a one-stop list from which to gather the biggies. While last year was a group effort, this year I’ve decided to pull rank and come up with the list myself, with »
- Vic Holtreman
More Explanations of The Wolfman Delays
19 hours ago | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
The Wolfman has suffered through several delays, which is usually a bad sign. Actress Emily Blunt has tried to explain the delays by saying that the movie "needed to cook a little bit more," and producer Scott Stuber agrees, though his explanation involves more technical details.
The visual effects work was so complex that some of the stuff wasn't ready. There were so many textures we had to create, like landscapes of London and all the elements within the London sequence; they just weren't where they needed to be.
It's an authentic, make-up-driven film, but there are transitional pieces that we needed to do in CG, so you didn't have to cut away during the change in the monster. Integrating the make-up and the effects to make them feel like one cohesive whole was always going to be a challenge and it's something we've had to work through.
Beyond the special effects delays, »
- Ryan Gowland
Blunt: 'Wolfman Will Win Over Fans In February'
23 hours ago | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Emily Blunt has heaped praise on movie executives for opting to delay the release of her new movie The Wolfman - because the extra time allowed director Joe Johnston to make a better film.
The film, in which Blunt stars alongside Benicio Del Toro and Sir Anthony Hopkins, was scheduled to hit cinemas this year, but now it will be released in February - and the actress insists to decision to delay the project was the right one.
She tells WENN, "With a movie like that and all its special effects, it's a big movie; you can't accelerate it's release date. It's not fair. It just needed some more time. The film is so good. I'm really happy that they waited.
"I think February is the best time to see it. The fall is all about the award seasons, and it's not that kind of film. It's a werewolf movie and a brilliant one; more of a throwback to the old Lon Chaney films. It's classic, gothic and eerie... I think more people will see it in February." »
International Wolfman Movie Poster
25 December 2009 11:00 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Check out a very cool international movie poster for the upcoming film “The Wolfman” by director Joe Johnston stars Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Benicio Del Toro. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from The Wolfman. Plot: Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother… and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him [...] »
- Brian Corder
Terror Tidbits (Fango #290): The Wolfman: Hair Today, Gore Tomorrow
22 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
The beast is back, and he’s staring Fangoria right in the eye. It’s May 2008, and the end of a long day at England’s Pinewood Studios, where your correspondent has been given a tantalizing behind-the-scenes tour of Universal’s latest attempt to mine its classic horror back catalog, following the successful revamp of The Mummy. After visiting various sets and interviewing some of the cast and crew of The Wolfman, we have decamped to a windowless room to chat with makeup legend Rick Baker about the task of turning star Benicio Del Toro into the eponymous monster.
Midway through our chat, the lights go out, plunging the room into total darkness. “Stay calm,” instructs the film’s unit publicist, “it’s just a problem with the fuse.” But something is afoot. Suddenly, there’s movement at a door, and a large shape enters the room. As our eyes become accustomed to the gloom, »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Mark Salisbury)
'Sin City' Actress Brittany Murphy Dead At Age 32
21 December 2009 6:29 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
Actress Brittany Murphy, who played Shellie in "Sin City," died Sunday at age 32.
Also known for roles in "Clueless" and "8 Mile," Murphy played a waitress at Kadie's in the chapter of "Sin City" titled "The Big Fat Kill," based on the 1994-1995 Frank Miller miniseries. Her character's problems with a drunken, abusive ex-boyfriend (played by Benicio del Toro) are solved by Dwight (Clive Owen) — only to have the situation escalate into a full-scale war between the police, the mob and the inhabitants of Old Town.
Keep it locked to Splash Page and MTV.com for more on Murphy's life and passing, as well as what it could mean for the "Sin City" movie franchise. »
- Rick Marshall
Brittany Murphy's Best Moments On MTV News
21 December 2009 2:38 AM, PST | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
From tours of the actress' trailer to shopping at Blockbuster, we never knew what would happen next.
Brittany Murphy on"Trl" in 2005
Photo: MTV
Over the weekend, 32-year-old actress Brittany Murphy passed away — and it's at times like this that we here at MTV News have to take a moment to reflect back on what it was like to spend time over the years with someone like her.
A lot of what you see in entertainment news is unapologetically manufactured. But when it came to Murphy, she was as pure a star as you could ask for — what you saw at home was exactly what she was like in real life. And as we got into the MTV offices this morning and began poring over some of the many interviews we had with her over the years, it was incredibly moving to see how her personality always shone through. »
The Wolfman Lunar Phases Widget & Full Moon Sweepstakes
21 December 2009 12:36 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
We are pleased to announce our collaboration on the upcoming film, “The Wolfman,” and share all the available feature The Wolfman Lunar Phases Widget! Join us as we count down to the next Full Moon on December 31st by checking out this widget. When the moon is full, the legend of the Wolfman comes to life…happy hunting.
The Wolfman Synopsis: Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar® winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother…and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Lawrence Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, »
- Allan Ford
Brittany Murphy Dies at 32
20 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Versatile actress Brittany Murphy, who appeared in both light-hearted comedies and darker dramas, died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 20th. She reportedly collapsed at the home shared with her spouse Simon Monjack. After firefighters were unable to revive her, Murphy was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at approximately 10:04am
An autopsy has yet to be performed, but Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter told the Associated Press that Murphy died of natural causes. Experts are looking into her medical history and toxicology reports.
The actress, who was of Irish, Eastern European and Italian-American descent, got her start on television, but her career took off with 1999’s Girl, Interrupted, which Murphy starred in alongside Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. Big studio films followed, including the Michael Douglas thriller Don’t Say a Word (2001), the Eminem drama 8 Mile (2002), and the romantic comedy Little Black Book »
Brittany Murphy Dead At 32
20 December 2009 12:26 PM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Actress Brittany Murphy died early this morning at the age of 32 when she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived. At 8:00 Am a 911 call was made to the Los Angeles City Fire Department from the home of Simon Monjack, Murphy's husband. Murphy was reportedly taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival.Murphy starred in such films as "Clueless," "8 Mile," "Don't Say A Word” and 'Black Book.” In 2003 she made headlines with her brief relationship with Ashton Kutcher her co-star in the comedy 'Just Married.' Murphy was also reportedly linked to rapper Eminem whom she shared the screen with in Curtis Hanson's '8 Mile'. Throughout her career she was the subject of eating disorder rumors due to photos of the starlet at varying levels of being underweight. Murphy repeatedly denied the rumors as well as reports that she had »
The Wolfman Sweepstakes Widget
18 December 2009 11:23 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
In celebration of the upcoming release, Universal is giving away a Classic Horror DVD Set and an Autographed Wolfman Poster. All online entries must be received by 11:59Pm on December 31, 2009. “The Wolfman” by director Joe Johnston stars Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Benicio Del Toro. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from The Wolfman. Plot: Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. [...] »
- Brian Corder
Emily Blunt Interview, The Young Victorian
16 December 2009 8:00 PM, PST | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
Emily Blunt shot to international prominence in 2004 with her lead role in the multi award-winning British movie, My Summer of Love. In 2005, she starred in the critically acclaimed Gideon’s Daughter opposite Bill Nighy and Miranda Richardson and won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2006, Emily appeared in The Devil Wears Prada opposite Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci. She’ll be seen next in The Wolfman alongside Anthony Hopkins and Benicio del Toro.
In The Young Victoria, Emily plays Queen Victoria in the turbulent first years of her reign. Rupert Friend (Pride & Prejudice) portrays Prince Albert, the suitor who wins her heart and becomes her partner in one of history’s greatest romances. This love story, set amongst all the intrigue of the court, also features Paul Bettany (Iron Man, The Da Vinci Code), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire »
Screen Rant’s 2010 Movie Preview
16 December 2009 6:46 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
As 2010 approaches, it’s time to bid farewell to the cinematic happenings of 2K9 – but what does the near-future hold for movie lovers? Luckily for you guys, we here at Screen Rant are dusting off our crystal ball and looking ahead… all the way to the year 2010.
Be sure to read through our entire 2010 movie preview (of over 70 movies!) to get the scoop on when you’ll be able to catch big flicks like Iron Man 2, Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Shutter Island, Freddy Krueger’s return to Elm Street, a comic book adaptation that’s sure to Kick-Ass, an animated showdown between Dreamworks’ Shrek Forever After and Pixar’s Toy Story 3 – and for the ladies, a second helping of Sex In The City and an obscure little film called The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
…And that’s just the preview of the preview. Let »
- Kofi Outlaw
The Notable Films of 2010: Part One
15 December 2009 7:47 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
After such success with this last year, today comes the first in a multi-chapter look at the various cinematic releases hitting the U.S. in 2010.
Each 'Volume' contains brief descriptions and editorial opinion/analysis of around 25-30 films, and at present it's looking to run around nine volumes in length.
Expect the remaining ones to go up between now and the first official weekend of releases on January 8th.
13
Opens: 2010
Cast: Jason Statham, Alexander Skarsgard, Mickey Rourke, Ray Winstone, 50 Cent
Director: Géla Babluani
Summary: A remake of 2005 French thriller "13 (Tzameti)". A naive young man assumes a dead man's identity and finds himself embroiled in an underground world of power, violence, and chance where men gamble behind closed doors on the lives of other men.
Analysis: Remakes are very common, the same director remaking his own film in English is rarer but still not unheard of ("Funny Games," "Bangkok Dangerous," "The »
- Garth Franklin
Half Page Poster for The Wolfman
14 December 2009 11:00 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Here’s a very cool half page poster for the upcoming film “The Wolfman” by director Joe Johnston stars Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Benicio Del Toro. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from The Wolfman. Plot: Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother… and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down [...] »
- Brian Corder
'Creature From the Black Lagoon' Gets New Director
14 December 2009 9:40 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Universal's gestating remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon has tapped a new director to replace the outgoing Breck Eisner. And while many wondered if the reborn story of the Gill-Man would languish indefinitely, it turns out he'll probably be back to terrorize audiences once again (one way or another).
Carl Eric Rinsch, the commercials director, who was once a contender to direct the Alien prequel, and who recently signed on to direct the samurai adventure 47 Ronin for Universal, is in talks to shepherd Black Lagoon for the studio.
Gary Ross penned the script for the story that concerns a mythic monster who dwells in the Amazon, but the studio has reportedly gone back to the drawing board with the script; starting over entirely.
It almost seems as though within the onslaught of remakes headed our way, there's a bevy of sub-genres being reimagined as well. A good example is »
Full Moon Rising Photos from The Wolfman
13 December 2009 11:32 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Here’s a new set of movie stills from the upcoming film “The Wolfman” by director Joe Johnston stars Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Benicio Del Toro. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from The Wolfman. Plot: Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother… and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down [...] »
- Brian Corder
"The Wolfman" Cursed With An 'R' Rating
12 December 2009 10:26 AM, PST | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
Universal has announced that "The Wolfman", the 2010 remake of the 1941 classic horror film, will be rated 'R' for "bloody horror, violence and gore."
The film is directed by Joe Johnston starring Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik, slated for release February 12, 2010.
Set in the late 1880s, the film keeps the plotline of the original, with 'Lawrence Talbot' (del Toro) reuniting with his estranged father (Hopkins) following the disappearance of his brother.
"...Lawrence Talbot's childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the Victorian hamlet of Blackmoore, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget.
When his brother's fiancée, 'Gwen Conliffe' (Blunt), tracks him down to help find her missing lover, Talbot returns home to join the search.
"He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable blood lust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named 'Aberline' (Weaving) has come to investigate. »
- Michael Stevens
Vive Les Floating Heads! French One-Sheet: The Wolfman
11 December 2009 3:01 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
It's good to see and know that America isn't the only country cursed with pointless floating heads on movie posters! Betcha five bucks a Yankee designed the official French one-sheet for The Wolfman!
Check out the unimaginative crapsterpiece below courtesy of FilmsActu!
Look for the film here in theatres on February 12th, 2010.
Synopsis
"Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar® winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother…and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Lawrence Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. »
- Uncle Creepy
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