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Pandorum Plot Summary

17 July 2009 12:40 PM, PDT | From 28 Days Later Analysis | See recent 28 Days Later Analysis news

Paul W. S. Anderson, from "Event Horizon" fame, is one of several producers behind the horror science fiction thriller "Pandorum," which currently has a tentative September 18 theatrical release date. The film showcases the dark talents of several actors including Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma), Dennis Quaid (The Four Horsemen), and famous mixed martial artist Cung Le, with Anderson adding his flair for action sequences into the mix. This A-list cast will battle several mysterious tribal warriors in the deep of space for a wide audience this fall.

A second trailer inside.

A plot summary for "Pandorum" here:

"Two crewmen awaken from hyper-sleep aboard a spacecraft. None of their equipment is working, and their memories are incomplete. What was their mission? How much time has passed? Where are they? Who are they? As they try to piece things together, they discover they are not alone, and the ship's new inhabitants -

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EW Previews the Sci-Fi Movies at Comic Con ‘09 with New Images

17 July 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | From SciFiCool.com | See recent SciFiCool.com news

Entertainment Weekly is previewing a number of sci-fi movies (and one TV show, the SyFy Channel’s Stargate: Universe) that will be holding panels and making splashes at this year’s Comic Con, and have included new images from the movies/show in their preview. They include Shane Acker’s “9″, “Pandorum” with Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster, and Stargate: Universe. In the article, they quote Universe producer Robert Cooper as saying this about the new show: The creators of this latest Stargate series, Sgu, gave themselves one clear directive: ”Completely rethink everything,” says exec producer Cooper. Out are the ”rubber-faced, alien, English-speaking bad guys”; in is a darker, sexier, more character-driven story about a group of civilians, scientists, and military personnel stranded via a Stargate on an ancient alien spaceship. Great. “Darker, sexier, more character-driven story”. Why don’t they just come out and say, “We’re trying to ride the coattails of Battlestar Galactica.

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Exclusive Interview: Pandorum 's Cung Le

17 July 2009 | From shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news

One of the big mystery films of the fall is Overture Films' Pandorum . It's not a sequel. It doesn't feature a familiar bogeyman. And it's not based on a comic book. Nope, this horror/sci-fi hybrid is an "original" (gasp!) from director Christian Alvart and writer Travis Milloy. And even after two trailers (watch them here ) we still can't get a read on what's going on outside of the obvious: Two crew members - Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster - wake up on a ship. They're a bit confused. They meet some other folks. Then there's skin peeling. And a big wave of water somewhere along the way. And talk of turning into something. And what appears to be vicious humanoid...things. Sounds like the type of ride that would come from the dudes - in this case Paul W.S. Anderson...

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Indie Roundup: 'Hideous,' 'Messenger,' Townes Van Zandt

15 July 2009 7:15 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

Indie Roundup reviews the past week of news from the independent film community and provides a peek at what's coming soon.

Friday Openings. Fox Searchlight opens Marc Webb's romantic comedy (500) Days of Summer on 27 screens in selected cities (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Washington DC). Also in limited engagements: John-Luke Montias' crime story Off Jackson Avenue; Max Farberbock's drama A Woman in Berlin; Boaz Yakin's family drama Death in Love; and Eileen Yaghoobrian's very good doc Died Young, Stayed Pretty, about rock music poster artists, which I saw at SXSW and can recommend highly.

Deals. Overcoming negative reviews at Sundance, John Krasinski's Brief Interviews with Hideous Men has been acquired by IFC, which will release it in theaters and via on demand. Look for it September 25. Another Sundance '09 title, Oren Moverman's The Messenger, has been picked up by Oscilloscope,

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Oscilloscope to distribute "The Messenger"

14 July 2009 1:46 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Oscilloscope Laboratories will distribute "The Messenger" in North America and has set the release date for some time in November. Oren Moverman, writer of "Married Life" and "I'm Not There," makes his directorial debut and co-writes the film alongside Alessandro Camon. The film played earlier this year at the Sundance and Berlin film festivals and stars Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, J.D. Daniels, Peter Friedman, Lindsay Michelle Nader, Jeremy Strong and Armand Schultz. Ben Foster stars as an Army officer who can't stand the guy he's working with in the worst job...

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Oscilloscope to Release 'The Messenger'

13 July 2009 12:46 PM, PDT | From The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news

Ben Foster war drama premiered at Cannes and won screenplay award in Berlin.

By Wrap Staff

Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired distribution rights to award-winning screenwriter Oren Moverman’s (“I’m Not There”) directorial debut, “The Messenger.”

The story about a returned war hero making his first steps towards a normal life, “The Messenger” had its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and won the Silver Bear award for Best Screenplay and the Peace Film Award at the 2009 Berlinale Film Festival. ...

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New Pandorum Concept Art

12 July 2009 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Overture Films recently released some very cool concept art for the upcoming horror film “Pandorum” by director Christian Alvart (Case 39) and starring Ben Foster (30 Days of Night, 3:10 to Yuma), Dennis Quaid (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra), Cam Gigandet (The Unborn), Antje Traue and Cung Le. Synopsis: In Pandorum, actors, Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point, The Express) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog), join Cam Gigandet (Never Back Down, Twilight), Cung Le (Tekken, Fighting), newcomer Antje Traue and director Christian Alvart (Antibodies) to tell the terrifying story of two crew members stranded on a spacecraft who quickly realize they are not alone. Two astronauts awaken in a [...]

Brian Corder

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Summer Movie Guide 2009 - 'Pandorum'

11 July 2009 8:10 AM, PDT | From FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news

FEARnet's Summer Movie Guide is helping you wade those rocky cinematic waters! Instead of just getting your feet wet with the latest cinematic blockbuster releases this summer, we're providing you with a guide guaranteed to make you jump right in and let these flicks wash over you! With our guide in hand, it is now safe to get in the water. Now float away with Pandorum. Synopsis: Two astronauts – Lieutenant Payton (Dennis Quaid) and Corporal Bower (Ben Foster) – awaken from hyper-sleep on their spacecraft, and soon discover they are not alone. In the darkness, they hear a sound from the center of the craft, and are horrified to realize they have no memories of how they arrived on board. Bower explores the...

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2009 Comic-Con Schedule for Wed July 22 - Thurs July 23

11 July 2009 6:53 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Comic-Con is coming at us and everyone is wondering who and what will be where and when.

The good folks at the Comic-Con 2009 website have started to release schedules for the big 4-day event. The weekend for some will actually start on the night of Wednesday, July 22nd, for the pre-registered 4-day attendees with a Special Preview Night Programming.

The schedule is a bit fluid, but at press time, this was as it stood for the Wednesday & Thursday schedules.  Of course, the entire has been edited down to what Screen Rant covers. Check it out:

 

Wednesday, July 22

6:00-9:00 in Ballroom 20

Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings of exclusive pilot premiere screenings of the new TV series of the 2009–2010 season - Human Target, V, and The Vampire Diaries, plus some preview trailers for other upcoming new shows.

Human Target is based upon the DC Comics title starring Mark Valley (Fringe

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Mel Gibson To Star In Jodie Foster’s ‘Beaver’

10 July 2009 11:14 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Fifteen years ago Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster starred together in Maverick. Now the pair are set to reunite in The Beaver.

It is believed that Foster will also direct the quirky drama that is expected to shoot this Fall in New York.

According to Variety:

“Gibson will play a depressed man who finds solace in wearing a beaver hand-puppet. On top of helming, Foster will play the role of the man’s wife.

The budget for the film is $18-19 million, which is pretty economical when you consider that Gibson and Foster could conceivably each ask for that kind of salary when making a studio blockbuster. Financing for the film isn’t in place yet; it could be made independently or shopped to a studio now that the two A-listers are attached.

 

The much-lauded script by Kyle Killen has been included on “the black list” (a list of Hollywood

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San Diego Comic Con 2009 - Horrifying Wednesday and Thursday Schedules

10 July 2009 7:15 AM, PDT | From DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news

Undoubtedly, the best is yet to come from this year's San Diego Comic-Con, but we've got the scoop on all the horrific delights you can look forward to during Preview Night and the first full day of the event.

Wednesday – July 22

6:00-9:00 Pm: Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings - Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly present exclusive pilot premiere screenings of some of the most buzzed-about new TV series of the 2009–2010 season—Human Target, V, and The Vampire Diaries—as well as an exclusive preview trailer for additional upcoming shows.

The Vampire Diaries

Writer/producer Kevin Williamson (the Scream movies) is back with The Vampire Diaries, an edgy and romantic new drama in which two vampire brothers—one good, one evil—are at war for the soul of one girl. Based on the best-selling book series of the same name by L.J. Smith, the show stars Nina Dobrev

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Full Thursday Comic Con 2009 Schedule Released

9 July 2009 11:23 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

San Diego Comic Con International has finally come up with the full schedule for the first full day of Comic Con 2009. From the programming list, it is revealed that Summit Entertainment as well as Walt Disney Pictures will be among those presenting their latest line-up of upcoming movies, such as "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" and "Alice in Wonderland", on Thursday, July 23.

Summit will make use of Hall H from 2:15 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. to give a special presentation as well as unveil exclusive footage of their three feature projects, "Astro Boy", "Sorority Row" and "New Moon". Especially for "New Moon", it is mentioned that surprise members of the cast will attend the presentation to answer questions.

In the meantime, Disney will dominate the Hall H from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. to present their upcoming slate, including "A Christmas Carol (2009)" and "Tron 2.0". Aside from the movies' presentation,

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Geek Deal: Freaks and Geeks Complete Series DVD Box Set for $37

7 July 2009 11:41 PM, PDT | From /Film | See recent /Film news

Amazon is having a sale on the Freaks and Geeks Complete Series DVD box set, selling it for $37.49, 46% off the $70msrp. If you haven't seen Freaks and Geeks, then this is a no-brainer. Created by writer-comedian Paul Feig (Arrested Development, The Office) and executive produced by Judd Apatow, the show starred Seth Rogen, James Franco, Martin Starr, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, Busy Philipps, John Francis Daley, Sam Levine, and featuring appearances by Lizzy Caplan and Ben Foster. Episodes written and directed by Apatow and Feig, and written by Mike White (School of Rock). The box set features: The complete series – all 18 episodes on 6 DVDs, including the director’s cut of the pilot, with never-before-seen footage. Deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes. 29 audio commentaries by the actors, writers, directors, network executives, parents of cast members and obsessive fans. 28-page booklet with an essay by "Freaks and Geeks" ...

Peter Sciretta

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New Pandorum Trailer Arrives Online

7 July 2009 10:21 PM, PDT | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

A new trailer for the sci-fi thriller Pandorum has popped online. Directed by German filmmaker Christian Alvart, the film follows two crew members who wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone -- and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined. Pandorum stars Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Antje Traue, Cung Le, Norman Reedus and Cam Gigandet and hits theaters September 18.

James Cook

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Third Bizarro Trailer for 'Pandorum'

7 July 2009 10:17 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Pandorum will be a part of this year's Comic Con, and it's really good timing for a relatively small sci-fi movie to get a big jolt of fanboy momentum. That's gotta be the design, clearly, so we'll keep tabs on it.

The film itself opens in September, and has given us a strong collection of some of the year's weirdest trailers and posters. Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid wake up from one of those space naps that lasts for years with no memory of who they are or what their mission is. Their crew is missing, too. And slowly (and hopefully creepily), the details start rolling in.

There's a third trailer for Pandorum that kind of marries the first two with some additional footage we haven't seen. And, as it has all along, this trailer makes you think you're finding something out but you still have no idea what the hell is going on.

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Colin Boyd

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Pandorum Trailer Number Three Is Sci-Fi Horror Fantastic

7 July 2009 3:57 AM, PDT | From SciFiCool.com | See recent SciFiCool.com news

I just watched the new “Pandorum” trailer straight out of bed this morning. No more need for coffee for me. “Pandorum” stars Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid and Cam Gigandet and tells a scary tale indeed. Two Crewman wake up aboard a starship where many thousands of other passengers are also supposed to be happily slumbering away to find themselves alone. Where are the rest of the crew? Why is it so dark? What’s that..thing…hiding in the dark? Where is my bladder control? Oh baby this one looks good. It’s a bracing trailer kids. Steel yourself. Opens Sept 18th. Via Apple.com.

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"Pandorum" - Trailer 2 for the sci-fi flick with Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid

6 July 2009 10:36 PM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

See the trailer for Overture Films' "Pandorum," starring Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid, Cam Gigandet, Norman Reedus, Cung Le, Niels-Bruno Schmidt and André Hennicke. The Constantin Film Produktion and Impact Pictures film sees release on September 4th this uear and is produced by Jeremy Bolt, Paul W.S. Anderson, Martin Moszkowicz and Robert Kulzer. In Pandorum, Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point, The Express) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog) join Cam Gigandet (Never Back Down, Twilight), Cung Le (Tekken, Fighting), newcomer Antje Traue, and director Christian Alvart (Antibodies) to tell the terrifying story of two crew members stranded on a spacecraft who quickly – and horrifically – realize

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One-Page Screenplay: Greg Marcks' Suicidal at McD's

6 July 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | From Movieline | See recent Movieline news

It's time for another entry to our growing catalog of One-Page Screenplays, which we eventually plan on collating into a single, handy volume and distributing to sample-needy executives too A.D.D. time-pressed to read full-length scripts. (A nominal PayPal fee of $49.95 is all that's needed to reserve your copy -- order today!)

Past One-Page Screenplay contributors have included industry vets, but today, we're featuring an up-and-comer. Writer/director Greg Marcks (11:14, Echelon Conspiracy) has already attracted top-name talents like Hilary Swank, Ben Foster, Edward Burns, and Martin Sheen to his projects. Next up, he's adapting Jonathan Lethem's L.A.-set indie rocker novel You Don't Love Me Yet for the big screen. For us, however, he offers nothing less than a story of life and death with a side of fries.

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Exclusive: ‘Pandorum’ Brings The Fear To San Diego Comic-Con And MTV.com

1 July 2009 7:30 AM, PDT | From MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news

I caught the trailer for “Pandorum,” produced by the folks behind the “Resident Evil” movie trilogy, a couple weeks ago and was immediately sold. For me, the imagery summons up fond memories of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic “Alien” and Electronic Arts’ hit 2008 space horror video game “Dead Space.” The brief snippets in the trailer left me wanting for more and, needless to say, I’ll be there opening day when the movie opens on September 18.

Of course, there will be more “Pandorum” love to be had long before the fall release. A select few scenes will premiere at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23 as part of a panel featuring stars Ben Foster, Cung Le and Antje Traue (Fyi Twilighters: Cam Gigandet is also in the movie). Fellow star Dennis Quaid will unfortunately not be on-hand, though he’ll have a few words to share with the gathered fans via a special taped greeting.

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Pandorum Slips Two Weeks

24 June 2009 7:43 AM, PDT | From TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news

I have some mildly discouraging news for those of you amped up to see Pandorum later this year. Word has come in from Overture Films that Pandorum's release date has been moved back two weeks from September 4 to September 18. Whether the shuffle is to allow extra time to polish effects or a marketing decision is, and will likely remain, unknown. Pandorum stars Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid, Antje Traue and Cam Gigandet in a story about two crewman who awaken on a deep space vessel to discover the 60,000 passengers on the ship have vanished and all that remains is a strange noise coming from elsewhere on the ship. If you missed the Pandorum trailer then shame on you! Without further hesitation, click here to soak in its deep space coolness.

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