11 items from 2012
24 May 2012 12:34 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Gabriel Garko (photo) will play Rudolph Valentino (aka Rodolfo Valentino in places like Italy and Brazil) in a two-part Italian TV movie. To be directed by Alessio Inturri for Mediaset, the Valentino project is reportedly to be filmed this year in both Italy and the United States. Gabriel Garko, who’ll turn 38 next July 12, has worked steadily on Italian television. His feature-film appearances, however, have been sporadic. Most notable among those were supporting roles in Ferzan Ozpetek’s gay/bisexual drama Le fate ignoranti / The Ignorant Fairies (2001) and Franco Zeffirelli’s Callas Forever (2002). In terms of movie fandom, the Italian-born Rudolph Valentino was the George Clooney / Robert Pattinson / Johnny Depp / Zac Efron of the early-to-mid-’20s. One of Hollywood’s earliest superstars, Valentino’s movie career skyrocketed in 1921, after he was featured in Rex Ingram’s blockbuster The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and in George Melford’s The Sheik. »
- Andre Soares
22 May 2012 3:08 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Steven Paul (Baby Geniuses, Ghost Rider) is going to produce “Dracula: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” with Pearry Reginal Teo (Dead Inside) on hand to direct what he hopes to be a “Twilight-like” franchise. Steven Paul had this to say about the movie, according to Shock Till You Drop: “It’s the first installment in a franchise about a young, romantic Prince of Darkness, his Army of the Undead and a series of events that shake Transylvania to its core.” A movie about Dracula and an army of undead and the four horsemen of the apocalypse sounds awesome. But making it a Twilight like franchise? And produced by the guy who did Baby Geniuses? I’m very skeptical, and that’s me being nice. »
- Andy Greene
22 May 2012 8:39 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Crystal Sky is planning a prequel to last year's video game adaptation Tekken, which is currently titled Tekken: Rise of the Tournament.
Prachya Pinkaew is on board to direct, although don't expect any Tekken stars to sign on. According to Crystal Sky CEO Steven Paul, the prequel will cast actors who look like the characters from the popular video game series. Crystal Sky doesn't have a distribution deal in place as of yet, but the studio is aiming for a theatrical release.
The studio also announced that production will begin this summer on Dracula: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Romania. Pearry Reginald Teo (Necromentia) is directing, although they have not cast the lead yet. Here's what Steven Paul had to say about this horror tale, which he hopes to be the launching pad for a new franchise.
"It's the first installment in a franchise about a young, »
- MovieWeb
25 April 2012 6:09 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
You want action? Movie-movie action? Then forget The Avengers, which opens in the Us on May 4. The following day, head instead to the Niles Essanay Film Museum in the northern Californian town of Fremont, where they’ll be screening two action-packed flicks: Laughing at Danger and "The Tragic Plunge," episode 7 of the serial The Perils of Pauline. Haven’t heard of either one? Well, Laughing at Danger was an independent production released in 1924. It stars Richard Talmadge (no relation to sisters Constance Talmadge and Norma Talmadge), who, according to some sources, was quite popular in the Soviet Union, of all places. As for the serial The Perils of Pauline, it was a humongous success in 1914, turning Pearl White (photo) into a major screen star. Actually, more than that. White became a near-legendary movie icon, one whose adventures have been copied, remade, and rebooted ever since. In fact, I wouldn’t »
- Andre Soares
17 March 2012 12:41 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
In celebration of the release of "Helldiver", the first book in the epic graphic novel series The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Heavy Metal Magazine invites artists to submit their original artwork or photography displaying their vision of Pestilence.
The three-book series is written by Michael Mendheim and illustrated by Simon Bisley. Check out the cover art for "Helldiver" and a video trailer below. Parts 2 and 3 are entitled "The Chosen" and "End of Days," respectively.
Kevin Eastman, owner and publisher of Heavy Metal Magazine, asks "What's Your Vision of Pestilence?" The Top 10 Finalists will have the honor of their artwork celebrated in Heavy Metal Magazine's 35th anniversary issue and receive a subscription to Heavy Metal Magazine with the grand prize winner also taking home an original, signed Simon Bisley painting of Pestilence!
The contest is simple. Submit your vision of Pestilence through original artwork or photography from March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) through April 28th, »
- The Woman In Black
1 March 2012 3:51 AM, PST | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
With The Artist (2012) having completed its triumphant awards season run, culminating in its five Oscars at this year’s Academy Awards, now seems the ideal time to take a look back at the silent era. Although to many it may seem outdated and redundant today, silent cinema can still offer a unique form of entertainment and spectacle. Additionally, its influence on the world of contemporary cinema goes beyond The Artist to encompass a number of iconic films. However, if you enjoyed Michael Hazanavicius’ ode to silent film then you will surely find plenty here to cherish.
10. Wings (1927)
The only other silent film to have won a Best Picture Oscar, William A. Wellman’s Wings is a melodrama of epic proportions. The story concerns a love triangle between two World War One fighter pilots and a female ambulance driver. Although at times the pace of the film seems long-winded, it is »
20 February 2012 6:22 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Fantasy artist Simon Bisley began his career on the British multi-strip comic 2000 Ad, where he handled Judge Dredd, Slaine and ABC Warriors.
He then moved on to America's DC Comics where he produced award-winning work on Doom Patrol, Lobo and the fan-favourite Batman vs Judge Dredd. Simon also created concept art for films such as Galaxy Quest and the remake of The Time Machine.
Adding to that impressive résumé, he's teaming up with video game producer/director Michael Mendheim (Mutant League Football, Army Men, Battletanx, Defjam: Icon, Robocalypse), who is the creator and writer of new graphic novel series The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
The project was unveiled last year and a release date of April 13 has now been announced for the first book - titled Helldiver - in the three-part series. Second book The Chosen and third volume End of Days are set to follow later in the year. »
- David Bentley
16 February 2012 5:13 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Kevin Eastman, owner/publisher of Heavy Metal, announced the first major event for the year-long 35th anniversary celebration of the magazine with the launch of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, a three-book series featuring the stories of Michael Mendheim and art of Simon Bisley.
Synopsis:
The End is Here - Welcome to the Apocalypse! Raised by the Order of Solomon, Adam Cahill is one of a rare handful of highly trained warriors bound by bloodline to guard the Seven Holy Seals that contain the End of Days. But ageless forces have conspired toward a prophetic event foretold by numerous cultures and multiple religions, and when that cryptic date arrives, they strike against the order without mercy! Adam's world is shattered, his family murdered, and he is sent spiraling into Hell itself. There, he must find three corrupt souls, chosen by Divinity, to join him in battle against the legendary Horsemen of the Apocalypse. »
- The Woman In Black
16 February 2012 2:10 PM, PST | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
We can always depend on Heavy Metal magazine to take things to the extreme.
Just announced is the first installment in a three graphic novel series called The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
The premise as you can imagine, is simple enough:
The End is Here: Welcome to the Apocalypse! Raised by the Order of Solomon, Adam Cahill is one of a rare handful of highly trained warriors bound by bloodline to guard the Seven Holy Seals that contain the End of Days. But ageless forces have conspired towards a prophetic event foretold by numerous cultures and multiple religions, and when that cryptic date arrives, they strike against the order without mercy! The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a dark, gritty, action – horror story inspired by the biblical tale of Armageddon. In addition to the works of Simon Bisley, the series will feature additional art by the late Stan Winston, »
- spencer@test.com (Spencer Perry)
24 January 2012 8:00 AM, PST | Bad Lit | See recent Bad Lit news »
The 3rd annual Strange Beauty Film Festival unspools on Feb. 16-18 with three nights, and one afternoon, of great underground short films from all over the world. The fest screens at the Man Bites Dog Theater in Durham, Nc.
First, Strange Beauty’s home state of North Carolina is properly represented with several short films, such as Jim Kellough’s Red Rocks, Josh Gibson’s Kudzu Vine, Heather D. Freeman’s Pennipotens, Charlotte Taylor’s The Edge of Summer and several more.
Plus, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is heavily represented by Leslie Supnet‘s Spectroscopy, Kevin Kelly’s 367 Years in Montreal, Aaron Zegher has two films in the fest: I See a Light and The Story of Thomas Edison; and Winnipeg expat Clint Enns will screen Connecting With Nature. However, most exciting on the Winnipeg front is a screening of Jaimz Asmundson‘s thoroughly amazing The Magus, which was the 2nd »
- Mike Everleth
18 January 2012 2:09 PM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has unveiled its list of 10 Most Influential Silent Films in celebration of Michel Hazanavicius’ ode to the silent era, The Artist, which won three Golden Globes® Sunday night, including Best Picture . Musical or Comedy, Best Actor . Musical or Comedy for Jean Dujardin and Best Original Score. The Artist also picked up 12 British Academy Film Award nominations. The Weinstein Company will expand its release of The Artist nationwide on Friday.
TCM’s list of 10 Most Influential Silent Films spans from the years 1915 to 1928 and features such remarkable films as D.W. Griffith’s groundbreaking (and controversial) The Birth of a Nation (1915), which revolutionized filmmaking techniques; Nanook of the North (1922), a film frequently cited as the first feature-length documentary; Cecil B. DeMille’s epic silent version of The Ten Commandments (1923); Sergei Eisenstein’s oft-imitated Battleship Potemkin (1925), which took montage techniques to an entirely new level; and Fritz Lang’s »
- Michelle McCue
11 items from 2012
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