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17 May 2012 5:46 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

No, we're not talking about a remake of the jazzy little Seventies flick that saw Joan Collins battling giant ants. What we have here, kids, is another book adaptation that's coming at us faster than an ant can pounce a sugar cube. Read on for details.

According to The Hollywood Reporter Korean production/distribution giant Mirovision will adapt Empire of the Ants, the best-selling sci-fi novel by French author Bernard Werber, for the big screen. Mirovision, headed by Jason Chae, is showing the first promo trailers for the $25 million, 3D animated feature, to buyers in Cannes.

Korean director Kim Moon-saeng, who shot animated fantasy film Wonderful Days (2003), is on board to helm the English-language production and will produce with his Anima House shingle and production partner Kay Hwang. Young Gi Lee of Korea's Wonderworld Studios will also produce.

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- Uncle Creepy

16 May 2012 6:40 PM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

The PG certificate of Jaws has always struck many as a strange decision, due to its frightening suspense and gory shark attacks.

Now, 37 years since its original release, the BBFC have granted Jaws a 12A certificate for its upcoming theatrical re-release.

Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller about a great white shark which terrorises a small beach community, was first released uncut in 1975 with an ‘A’ certificate – which meant that the film may be unsuitable for younger children. Following its theatrical release, Jaws was then later certified as ‘PG’ for all subsequent releases on VHS and DVD.

Although it might seem unusual for a film to have its certification upped to a higher rating, this certainly isn’t the first time the BBFC have done so. Just last year a theatrical re-release of Ghostbusters was also raised from a PG to a 12A due to sexual innuendo – or to be more precise, »

- Stephen Leigh

16 April 2012 9:50 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »

While Episode 3 of HBO's hit Soapless Opera was a bit talkier - not to mention 100% less infanticidey - than the last two eps, that's not to say that it didn't offer its fair share of thrills, chills, and dead kids. Let's jump in, shall we?

We pick right off with Jon Snow (Kit Harington) getting his frozen ass handed to him by his sword-coveting, baby-killing host, Craster (Robert Pugh). Seriously, does no one have a copy of Martha Stewart Entertains to pass around north of the wall to help people navigate these situations? Because it says - right there in Chapter 1 - that it is considered impolite to murder your children and/or feed them to the Undead that Rule the Night when you have guests over. Also, I didn't see a single guest towel!

James Cosmo as Jeor

When his Night's Watch commander, Jeor (James Cosmo), learns that Jon »

- brian

5 April 2012 9:51 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »

The following is taken from the film’s review when it was featured as part of the 2011 Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival this past November.

Chico And Rita is a dazzling, musical feature-length animated film that uses many modern techniques while harkening back to a time, not too long ago, when American studios flirted with the idea of animation geared to more adult stories. Now this is not to say that the great Pixar films don’t have adult themes but their  finished stories are “kid-friendly”. Forty years ago Ralph Bakshi was heading the charge for movie cartoons to compete for mature audiences. As Fritz the Cat said in the ads, ” I’m X-rated and animated! “. Soon Bakshi’s  toned down th more extreme elements in his features ( ending his run with Wizards, American Pop, and his take on Tolkein ) while other studios explored the territory with Watership Down and Heavy Metal. »

- Jim Batts

27 January 2012 1:35 PM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »

It actually comes as no surprise that the British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced the legendary John Hurt, will receive an achievement award at this years forthcoming ceremony. In fact, for all Hurt’s incredible work over the years, it actually seems long overdue.

With countless iconic performances in his 50 year career, (that shows no sign of stopping anytime soon – even at the age of 72 ) John Hurt will be rewarded with the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Here is the full official press release by BAFTA.

Universally acclaimed for his acting talent, Hurt’s vast range of distinguished performances has shaped an impressive career spanning six decades.

The Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award, introduced in 1978, is presented annually in honour of Michael Balcon. Previous recipients include Mike Leigh, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jarman, Mary Selway, Ridley and Tony Scott, Working Title Films and Lewis Gilbert. »

- Craig Hunter

5 items from 2012