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Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’ Reveals Stitched Up New Poster
23 hours ago | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
You’ve probably heard a few things already on Burton’s Frankenweenie, including the fact he’s gone back to make a feature from the short that got him sacked from Disney in 1984 and, ironically, they’re the film company behind this new stop-motion tail [sic]. This full-feature is a tribute and homage to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein but concentrates on a young Victor who loses his favourite dog, Sparky to the farm house in the sky and then tries to bring him back to life…
An early shot paid its respects towards 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and the eagle eyed chaps over at EW, also noted…is that a sea monkey from Creature From The Black Lagoon in the bottom left of this poster? Scroll down for the trailer but first, here it is:
And your trailer:
Frankenweenie features the voice talents of Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short and Martin Landau. »
- Dan Bullock
Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' stitches together B-movie horror poster
31 May 2012 4:06 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
Disney has pulled back the sheet on a new poster for Tim Burton’s stop-motion animated Frankenweenie, the story of a boy who uses mad-science to resurrect his beloved deceased pet.
That central story obviously is a spin on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein tale (by way of the classic Universal movies) and Burton promises various other famous monsters of filmland will turn up in the story as assorted ghoulish pets. The poster for the 3-D, black-and-white film, which hits theaters Oct. 5, reveals just a few.
Is that a Creature From the Black Lagoon version of a Sea Monkey in the lower left corner? »
- Anthony Breznican
Supporting Actors: The Overlooked and Underrated (part 5 of 5)
30 May 2012 10:08 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Gary Oldman as Jackie Flannery in State Of Grace (Phil Joanou, 1990, USA):
Long considered one of the most talented actors in cinema, it’s very strange that his outstanding acting as the younger brother of Ed Harris’ local crime boss in this underrated film doesn’t get talked about nearly enough when discussing Oldman’s body of work. This is a must-see performance for all Oldman fans. For the record, State Of Grace is a far better Irish mob film than The Departed (Martin Scorsese, 2006, USA), primarily because it contains much better acting across the board. Oldman was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Tomas Alfredson, 2011, UK/France).
Other notable Gary Oldman performances: Prick Up Your Ears (Stephen Frears, 1987, USA), Dracula (Francis Ford Coppola, 1992, USA), True Romance (Tony Scott, 1993, USA), Leon: The Professional (Luc Besson, 1994, France), Air Force One (Wolfgang Petersen, 1997, USA), The Contender (Rod Lurie, »
- Terek Puckett
Danny Boyle Bringing “Frankenstein” Flavor to Olympics Opening Ceremony
30 May 2012 12:57 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
I, for one, had no clue Danny Boyle was taking the reins on the opening ceremony in London for this summer’s Olympic Games. A ton of pressure on a guy, and it’s amazing how far this guy has come since Trainspotting. For those that have merely a passing interest in the Games, this news should entice you a bit. The Slumdog Millionaire and 28 Days Later director told Huffington Post that Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s monster at least partially inspired his ceremony.
In his own words to the Post, Boyle says ”(There is) quite a lot of Frankenstein in the show. I mean, we don’t reanimate dead creatures, but we did use Frankenstein as a dry run for a lot of ideas for this” and if everything goes as planned, the ceremony will look ”more like a cauldron, with all the people hovering over and around you.” I »
- Andy Greene
Danny Boyle Taking Frankenstein to the Olympics
30 May 2012 12:01 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Finally a reason to watch this summer's Olympic Games... well, at least the opening ceremony. Fresh off of bringing the Frankenstein monster to life on the London stage, visionary director Danny Boyle is readying some Mary Shelley inspired hijinx for the big competitive dance.
According to The Huffington Post filmmaker Danny Boyle borrowed ideas from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein when drawing up plans for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London this summer.
The 28 Days Later director signed on to orchestrate the sporting spectacular's kick-off event in July, and he admits the task of creating a jaw-dropping show to be viewed by millions of people hasn't been easy.
He tells Vogue, "It's a challenge, of course, because it can easily be just a cold spectacle - awe-inspiring but not necessarily of the heart - and we want the ceremony to have a visceral effect on the people, »
- Uncle Creepy
Danny Boyle's Summer Olympics Inspiration: 'Frankenstein' (Yes, Really)
30 May 2012 11:16 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Danny Boyle might have created a monster with this summer's Olympic Games. "Slumdog Millionaire" director Boyle, who was tapped as the Artistic Director for the opening ceremony of London's Olympic Games, tells Vogue that he was inspired by Mary Shelley's classic horror novel "Frankenstein" when planning the show. Also read: Danny Boyle on "127 Hours" Faintings: It's Distressing, But "Jackass" Is Worse "(There is) quite a lot of Frankenstein in the show," Boyle told the magazine (via the Huffington Post). "I mean, we don't reanimate dead creatures, but we did use Frankenstein as »
- Tim Kenneally
Danny Boyle: London Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony Inspired by Frankenstein
30 May 2012 8:51 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Dr. Frankenstein would be flattered. Filmmaker Danny Boyle, the creative director for the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony in London, tells Vogue (excerpted by the Huffington Post) that he borrowed ideas from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein when coming up with plans for the event. "It's a challenge, of course, because it can easily be just a cold spectacle—awe-inspiring but not necessarily of the heart—and we want the ceremony to have a visceral effect on people, for it to be a collective experience," he tells the mag of this July's kickoff event. "Stirring emotion is hard in a stadium." "[There is] quite a lot of Frankenstein in the show," the »
Danny Boyle: London Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony Inspired by Frankenstein
30 May 2012 8:51 AM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Dr. Frankenstein would be flattered. Filmmaker Danny Boyle, the creative director for the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony in London, tells Vogue (excerpted by the Huffington Post) that he borrowed ideas from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein when coming up with plans for the event. "It's a challenge, of course, because it can easily be just a cold spectacle—awe-inspiring but not necessarily of the heart—and we want the ceremony to have a visceral effect on people, for it to be a collective experience," he tells the mag of this July's kickoff event. "Stirring emotion is hard in a stadium." "[There is] quite a lot of Frankenstein in the show," the »
Director Danny Boyle: Summer Olympics Opener Partly Inspired by 'Frankenstein'
30 May 2012 5:26 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
London - In preparing the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics that will take place here, director Danny Boyle found some inspiration in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, he told Vogue, The Huffington Post reported. Organizers said previously that the £27 million ($42.3 million) opening event would be based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest. But the late July ceremony, which the Slumdog Millionaire director is overseeing, will also include "quite a lot of Frankenstein," he said. "I mean, we don't reanimate dead creatures, but we did use Frankenstein as a dry run for a lot of ideas for this." Added
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- Georg Szalai
Danny Boyle's Olympics Ceremony Inspired By Frankenstein
29 May 2012 12:06 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Filmmaker Danny Boyle borrowed ideas from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein when drawing up plans for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London this summer.
The Slumdog Millionaire director signed on to orchestrate the sporting spectacular's kick-off event in July and he admits the task of creating a jaw-dropping show to be viewed by millions of people hasn't been easy.
He tells Vogue "It's a challenge, of course, because it can easily be just a cold spectacle - awe-inspiring but not necessarily of the heart - and we want the ceremony to have a visceral effect on the people, for it to be a collective experience. Stirring emotion is hard in a stadium."
But the Oscar winner reveals he found inspiration in an unlikely place - Frankenstein, which fuses elements of romanticism and the creation of life.
He adds, "(There is) quite a lot of Frankenstein in the show. I mean, we don't reanimate dead creatures, but we did use Frankenstein as a dry run for a lot of ideas for this."
And if Boyle's vision is realised, he says the the venue will look "more like a cauldron, with all the people hovering over and around you".
The filmmaker has had a lot of experience with the theme - he directed a production of Frankenstein for the National Theatre in England last year. »
[Now Streaming] Your ‘Dark Shadows,’ ‘God Bless America,’ and ‘Hick’ Alternatives
10 May 2012 6:00 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
Each week within this column we strive to pair the latest in theatrical releases to worthwhile titles currently available on Netflix Instant Watch. This week we offer alternatives to Dark Shadows, God Bless America and Hick.
Tim Burton brings the peculiar tale of the Collins clan to the big screen. Johnny Depp stars as Barnabas Collins, a long-imprisoned vampire unleashed on the 1970s, where he discovers a colorful batch of dysfunctional descendants. Michelle Pfeiffer and Helena Bonham Carter co-star.
Prefer camp with your macabre?
Dark Shadows (1966) Check out the cult classic that started it all. Originally conceived as a moody melodrama, this groundbreaking gothic soap found success following the introduction of tormented vampire Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid). From there the Collins family regularly crosses the paths of ghosts, werewolves, and witches. Oh my.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Or revisit Burton and Depp’s first collaboration, the tale of a modern Frankenstein’s monster with scissors for hands. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Comic Review: Frankenstein Alive, Alive! #1
9 May 2012 7:39 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Frankenstein Alive, Alive! #1
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Story: Steve Niles
Art: Bernie Wrightson
Okay, monster kids. You may not frequent a comic shop, but here are five good reasons that you should go out of your way, take the scenic route to a store, and buy this issue.
1. It is, simply put, a gorgeous book. The weight of the paper feels good in your hands. The text begs for repeated readings. The black and white spreads will take you back to times when a grey film palate was the pinnacle of imagination and wonder. In fact, if you buy the issue digitally, you are doing yourself a disservice.
2. Steve Niles. He is king of the comic monsters, and if anyone knows Frankenstein, it’s Niles. He’s created a smorgasbord of awesomely horrific properties. Niles is also a true punk rock champion of creators and artists. He set up a donation pool for »
- Holly I.
News Shorts: May 9th 2012
9 May 2012 11:50 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Photos of Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace getting ready to kiss in Passion, a shirtless Vin Diesel in Riddick, the two young stars of Beautiful Creatures, Isla Fisher in a water tank in Now You See Me.
More stills from Dredd, Cosmopolis and Lawless.
The first set photos from A Good Day to Die Hard and Ben Stiller's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Also new set location photos from Tom Hopper's Les Miserables.
Former Spider-Man Tobey Maguire has interviewed new Spider-Man Andrew Garfield for VMan. Meanwhile a four-minute preview for "The Amazing Spider-Man" will screen on Monday with "America's Got Talent".
"IFC Films and Sundance Selects have jointly acquired Walter Salles' adaptation of Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road'. A theatrical release is planned in the late Fall…" (full details)
"Arguably the year's most anticipated video game, "BioShock Infinite", has been pushed back has »
- Garth Franklin
Danny Boyle's Frankenstein Returning to American Movie Screens for Two Nights Only in June
9 May 2012 11:45 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Want to see 28 Days Later director Danny Boyle's stage production of Frankenstein starring Trainspotting's Jonny Lee Miller and "Sherlock" Benedict Cumberbatch but can’t afford airfare to the UK? No worry; it’s coming back to a Us theater near you for two nights only next month.
Fathom Events will present Frankenstein as part of its “National Theater Live” series in select theaters around the United States on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, and Thursday, June 7, 2012 (7:00 Pm local time).
Want to know if your neighborhood theater will be broadcasting it? Click here for the current list of cinemas participating in this very special presentation.
Frankenstein was written by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Oscar winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) returned to the theatre to direct this visionary production with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, who reverse roles each night from the creator to the created. »
- Foywonder
Britain’S National Theater Coming To Your Multiplex
9 May 2012 11:35 AM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
A stage production by Britain’s National Theater of director Danny Boyle’s version of Frankenstein will be screened in more than 200 U.S. theaters on June 6-7 at 7:00 p.m. local time. It is Boyle’s first major effort as a stage director in nearly 30 years. His films include Slumdog Millionaire (for which he won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best director), 127 Hours, The Beach, Millions, and Trainspotting. Actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, who shared this year’s Olivier Award for best actor for their performances in the Nick Dear adaptation of the Mary Shelley tale, will play Victor Frankenstein and the Creature, reversing roles on the second night of the performance. The two-hour-long production is being beamed to theaters via Ncm Media Networks’ Fathom Entertainment. »
- admin
Shock Previews Frankenweenie, Talks With Tim Burton About the Animated Film
9 May 2012 9:00 AM, PDT | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Opening in theaters on October 5th is Frankenweenie, a new animated film from visionary director Tim Burton based on his 1984 short film of the same name. The upcoming movie is loosely based on a combination of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and a personal relationship Burton had with his own childhood pet as the story revolves around a young boy named Victor who loses his dog and then uses the power of science to bring him back to life.
Shock recently had a chance to screen the first 26 minutes of the film, as well as sit down with the fan-favorite director to talk about his highly anticipated new movie.
The black-and-white stop motion-animated film began by chronicling the story of Victor and his beloved dog Sparky, who we watch die tragically in a sudden car accident. After witnessing a science experiment in school, Victor has the idea to bring his favorite pet back to life. »
Cool Clicks: Brad Pitt, The New Face of Chanel
9 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
We scour the interwebs for the coolest movie news and more so you don't have to ...
Yes, it's a scent for a woman, but if ever there was a man pretty enough to render that particular point moot, it's Brad Pitt. E! Online brings word that the "Moneyball" star (and Angelina Jolie's better half) is shooting a commercial for Chanel's signature No. 5 scent.
You know the ability of "Piranha 3Dd" to transcend from the level of B-movie trash to the realm of pop art has everything to do with the fact that Gary Busey stars in it. Check out this one-of-a-kind blooper reel featuring the former "Lethal Weapon" villain let loose in the water (and on land), courtesy of Hitfix.
It's "Frankenstein" on stage … on screen! The Hollywood Reporter brings word that a recording of Danny Boyle's acclaimed London production of Mary Shelley's classic horror tale starring »
- Bryan Enk
Review: Frankenstein Alive, Alive!
6 May 2012 9:06 AM, PDT | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
I'm always skeptical about “sequels” to properties. Like, a few years ago when an "official sequel" novel to Bram Stoker's Dracula written by his grand-nephew or something. Needless to say I don't really see a point in doing a sequel to something that wasn't intentionally thought of or doesn't have some sort of connection with the original creators, but it does happen and sometimes they're quite good. Frankesntein Alive, Alive! would certainly be in that category.
If there are two people in the comic book world that know monsters it's Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson. Being the creators of some of the most influential and memorable monster comics ever there's no need to check their credentials. Plus, with the two of them having worked with the Frankenstein monster before it only makes sense that they would team up to tell this story.
Frankenstein Alive, Alive! is a sequel to »
100 Facts on Universal Pictures' 100th Birthday
30 April 2012 11:28 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Today marks the 100th birthday of Universal Pictures and to celebrate the studio has released a list of 100 facts based on its first 100 years in existence. I have placed in bold some of the ones I found interesting as well as offered a selection of photo and video accompaniments here and there. 1. Universal Film Manufacturing Company was officially incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Company legend says Carl Laemmle was inspired to name his company Universal after seeing "Universal Pipe Fittings" written on a passing delivery wagon. 2. The only physical damage made during the filming of National Lampoon's Animal House was when John Belushi made a hole in the wall with a guitar. The actual Sigma Nu fraternity house (which subbed for the fictitious Delta House) never repaired it, and instead framed the hole in honor of the film. 3. The working title for Et: The Extra Terrestrial was "A Boy's Life. »
- Brad Brevet
Apps Rush: LinkedIn, Frankenstein, O2 Wallet, Dell, The Dictator, One Direction, DC Nation and more
27 April 2012 1:59 AM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
What's new on the app stores on Friday 27 April 2012
A selection of 21 new and notable apps for you today:
Business social network LinkedIn has launched its official iPad app, which is very impressive indeed. It's much more than a blown-up version of the company's existing smartphone app, aimed at "coffee and couch" habits of people using their iPads in the mornings and evenings. The most useful feature: synchronisation with the iPad calendar to show LinkedIn profiles for meeting attendees.
iPad
Profile Books and developer Inkle have teamed up for an appy take on Frankenstein, with interactive features including visiting Victor Frankenstein's workshop, helping him build his monster, and taking part in the ensuing chaos. It includes the full text of Mary Shelley's original book, as well as 65 illustrations.
iPhone / iPad
O2 Wallet
O2 is the latest company jumping into the peer-to-peer mobile payments space, with an »
- Stuart Dredge
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