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Boos! & Whoop-doos!: A Decade of Glossy Schlock!
31 December 2009 1:23 PM, PST
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The Drive-In? Whoop-doo!Boos! & Whoop-doos!: A Decade of Glossy Schlock! The Aughts ushered in a new era of glossy schlock that rose quietly from the ashes of the once burgeoning Drive-In scene. The Drive-In Theater has always stood as a temple for exploitive, low-grade cinema. But by 1999, even the most popular of these late night playgrounds had crumbled to dust. They rose to prominence in the late forties and early fifties, and then experienced a quaint resurgence in the late 70s and early 80s. By the time this decade kicked off to shouts of "Y2K", they had all been wiped clean off the face of the Cineplex landscape. But their aura and mystic still lingered around many a DVD shelf like a ploom of stink bomb smoke. If there's one lasting remnant the Drive-In era gave us, it's the Z-grade flick. The second run feature whose only purpose
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Disney Conjuring Up "Doctor Strange"
31 December 2009 9:37 AM, PST
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Walt Disney Co. chief Robert Iger, overseeeing the final acquisition of Marvel, is reportedly looking at 'obscure' Marvel super heroes among the company's 5,000 proprietary characters, for rapid development into branded film properties.
Currently Paramount distributes Marvel movie properties "Iron Man" and "Captain America", Sony handles "Spider-Man", "Ghost Rider", "Venom" and "The Punisher", Fox has "X-Men", "Wolverine" and "Fantastic Four" and Universal has "The Hulk" and "Namor: The Sub-Mariner". Artisan and Lionsgate also produced a "Man-Thing" feature in 2005.
Iger said that Disney may 'test' different Marvel characters on cable TV, similar to how Warners showcases DC Comics super-hero properties on the Vancouver-lensed 'Superman' TV series "Smallville".
"Instead of making a $200 million movie and kind of betting the farm on one character," said Iger, "you can develop a television pilot, or a television series."
Marvel characters with film potential include "Doctor Strange", "Ant-Man", "The Black Panther", "Skrull Kill Crew", "Luke Cage" and
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!Shocking! With Disney Buying Marvel, They Want To Make Superhero Movies
29 December 2009 10:18 AM, PST
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We all know Disney is buying Marvel. We all know that Disney plans on making money for such a purchase. How wil they do this? By making more toys, games, and...wait for it...movies.The trades wrote an article about Disney wanting to make films based off of the more "obscure" characters like Ant-Man or Iron Fist. To reach people who have never heard of them like they've heard of Iron Man or Hulk.I think what they mean is, they're obscure to the old people who live in farms in Montana. You know them, they're the same audience who also didn't know that Iron Man and Hulk ever existed. Check out this quote:"With Marvel, it's not just about 'Iron Man' and 'Hulk,' " Caris & Co. analyst David Miller said. "It's all about the other 5,000 characters that you and I don't even know about yet."Actually,
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The Foywonder's Ten Worst Horror Films of the Decade
23 December 2009 8:31 PM, PST
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The first decade of the new millennium has come to an end, and that means it is now time for film sites all over the web to begin posting their various retrospectives and lists recalling the decade that was. I generally as a rule dislike such lists because they are always so subjective. Then I said screw it and took it upon myself to do one of my own naming the ten worst horror movies of the past decade. Besides, people love bitching on the Internet about lists like this, and who am I to deny readers yet another excuse to get into pointless flame wars over personal opinions.
Of course, this list is just my personal opinion which is not legally binding ... unless Proposition 304 passes. And we all pray that it will.
I set two rules when putting this list together: Only horror movies that received fairly wide theatrical
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Multiple Personality Disorder Report
23 December 2009 2:15 PM, PST
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#1 James Cameron to redo “The Fantastic Voyage”
Now don’t be getting too excited because there’s no news that Cameron will direct the project but Variety does report that Cameron is producing the film and from what I can gather, the project (and a few more to follow) is an effort to make use and money from the expensive technology he spent years prepping for Avatar. It’s a great opportunity to remake this sci-fi classic but with “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem” writer Shane Salerno on board to adapt the original story, I can’t say I’m all that excited.
#2 Natalie Portman starring in “Pride Prejudice and Zombies”
This seems like an odd pairing but Portman does have the looks for period drama though I’m not sure what possessed her to agree to a period piece about a man searching for love amidst a zombie outbreak. Portman
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'Marvelous Color' Exhibit Spotlights Black Superheroes And Hip-Hop Comic Collections
18 December 2009 3:01 PM, PST
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By Steven Roberts
From MTV.Com: It's no secret that many rappers are huge comic-book fans: For example, Ghost Rider and Iron Man are aliases of comic-book characters Johnny Blaze and Tony Stark respectively, but they're also aliases of Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man and Ghostface as well. Meth adopted Johnny Blaze out of his love for the badass with a flaming skull, mystical chain and penchant for vengeance, and Ghostface actually named his first album Ironman, and appeared in the first "Iron Man" movie.
That's why Shady Records exec Riggs Morales jumped at the idea to become an associate producer for the "Marvelous Color" exhibit in New York, which runs through February 26 of next year. The exhibit, which is curated by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, highlights the six major black characters in the Marvel Comics Universe: Storm, Black Panther, Blade, the Falcon and War Machine. Morales said he's been looking for
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Eminem's Comic-Book Collection Is 'Otherworldly,' Shady Exec Says
18 December 2009 1:20 AM, PST
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He even has ultra-rare 'Amazing Fantasy' #15!
By Steven Roberts
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It's no secret that many rappers are huge comic-book fans: For example, Ghost Rider and Iron Man are aliases of comic-book characters Johnny Blaze and Tony Stark respectively, but they're also aliases of Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man and Ghostface as well. Meth adopted Johnny Blaze out of his love for the badass with a flaming skull, mystical chain and penchant for vengeance, and Ghostface actually named his first album Ironman, and appeared in the first "Iron Man" movie.
That's why Shady Records exec Riggs Morales jumped at the idea to become an associate producer for the "Marvelous Color" exhibit in New York, which runs through February 26 of next year. The exhibit, which is curated by Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, highlights the six major black characters in the Marvel Comics Universe: Storm, Black Panther, Blade, the Falcon and War Machine.
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Summit To 'Drive Angry' With Nic Cage
17 December 2009 12:57 AM, PST
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Summit Entertainment, the studio that "Twilight" built, will release the Nicolas Cage revenge movie "Drive Angry" on February 11, 2011.
"Angry," which is now in pre-production, centers on a man (Cage) driven by rage who is chasing the people who killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby. The vendetta/rescue spins out of control, as the chase gets bloodier by the mile, leaving bodies strewn along the highway.The project, which will be in 3-D, is being directed by Patrick Lussier ("My Bloody Valentine") from a screenplay penned by Lussier and Todd Farmer.
I think his track record proves that you have to be veeerrry careful how you use Cage. Obviously, the quirkier the role, the better. He just doesn't belong in standard leading man roles. Hopefully, between his surprisingly entertaining work in "Bad Lieutenant," and what I'm hearing is a (pun 100 percent intended) kick ass performance in the upcoming "Kick Ass,
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Can You Picture Robert Pattinson as Magneto?
12 December 2009 9:30 PM, PST
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Actually, I can picture this. I may not be a fan of 'The Twilight Saga', but the idea of Robert Pattinson playing a young Magneto in the long simmering 'X-Men Origins: Magneto' project makes perfect sense to me.
It seems to make sense to Pattison, too. According to the Coventry Telegraph, the young heartthrob recently responded to a question about whether or not he'd like to play any comic book characters on the big screen, saying: "Well, yeah, I think everyone wonders about that sometimes. My little cousin tells me I look like Magneto so I guess that's who I should probably play."
Action heroes (and villains) appear to be the big draw right now for the 'Twilight' alums. Taylor Lautner has signed on to play the superhuman Max Steel, while Kellan Lutz wants to play the lead role in The First Avenger: Captain America.
Of course, Pattison
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Watch the first 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' trailer
11 December 2009 9:45 AM, PST
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What did you expect from Jerry Bruckheimer? His trailer for the modern update of Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" is full of explosions and action. It goes with the Bruckheimer territory.
Nicolas Cage stars as the aforementioned sorcerer, who names young Dave (Jay Baruchel) his apprentice in modern-day New York City. Lots of explosions and one pretty wicked car chase ensue, no doubt due to evil, evil Alfred Molina.
The original -- sans car chases -- was a part of Disney's 1940 film "Fantasia": A sorcerer's apprentice, Mickey Mouse, gets lazy and brings a broom to life to do the daily chores. That doesn't work as planned, so Mickey brings more brooms to life, which cause more trouble, and so on.
Watch the first "Sorcerer's Apprentice" trailer, and watch for an homage to the 1940 broom sequence:
The movie opens July 16, 2010.
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Exclusive: Future El Guapo Reviews Spider-Man 6!
10 December 2009 2:26 PM, PST
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I get a lot of strange e-mails, but none stranger than the one I received this morning. At first I thought it was some reader who was going to tell me what a horrible writer I am, or how I killed their grandfather. You know, the usual fan mail. But this was pretty strange.Apparently, my future self decided to e-mail me. I guess I reviewed Spider-Man 6 and wanted my past self (me in the present) to post it. I have no idea why I would do that. Then again, I'm probably just as stupid in the future as I am now. So readers, here is an exclusive review of Spider-Man 6 from yours truly.May 9th, 2014Hey Dude,It's me, George. Yes, you. Future you. I know, it's kind of shocking that I would be e-mailing you, especially to your Latinoreview address. Good news about that is, you're still employed and running the website.
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Sam Elliot Believes Hugh Grant Is A Very Charming Romantic Man
10 December 2009 4:08 AM, PST
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The ‘Did You Hear About The Morgans?’ actor claims his British co-star – who he appears alongside with Sarah Jessica Parker in the new romantic comedy - could talk himself out of any bad situation because of his well-spoken voice and gentlemanly demeanour.
He told Bang Showbiz: “I’ve never known anybody that can get away with the s**t that Hugh Grant gets away with. And he gets away with it because he’s so damn charming. He gets away with everything. I couldn’t get away with the stuff he gets away with – I mean I wouldn’t even try!”
The 65-year-old film star learned a lot from his ladies man co-star.
He explained: “Hugh Grant is the main man. He’s the number one romantic comedy man in the world.”
Despite his own glittering career, Sam admits he found it daunting working with Hugh, Sarah and director Marc Lawrence.
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James Cameron Prepping His Next Epic at Fox with Salerno?
9 December 2009 9:50 AM, PST
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The Twitter feed for Production Weekly has become a hot bed of mini movie updates over the past year and most often times I ignore it quite simply because taking the time to turn a 140 character or less production note into a full post is a waste of time, but last night an interesting detail was announced that can be expanded upon.
The update said James Cameron is developing a Shane Salerno-scripted sci-fi action script for Fox, described as an "event" film set in the future. This, of course, has people scratching their heads wondering what it could be. Well, the only way to figure that out is to see what Shane Salerno has been up to, which leads us to this year-old story.
Back in September 2008, The Hollywood Reporter said Fox has picked up Doomsday Protocol in a seven figure deal, an original spec by Shane Salerno. Plot
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James Cameron Developing Futuristic Sci-Fi Action Film
9 December 2009 8:30 AM, PST
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Production Weekly is reporting that "James Cameron is developing a Shane Salerno-scripted sci-fi action script for Fox, described as an 'event' film set in the future." No other details are available, but most people think the project might be Doomsday Protocol, a film which was announced last year.
James Cameron wasn't mentioned in the initial The Hollywood Reporter announcement, which included the following plot details:
"Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it is known to be an epic science fiction adventure in the vein of The Seven Samurai involving a group of aliens and humans with various abilities who are brought together to save Earth."
In June 2009, it was mentioned in Variety that Salerno was developing a project for Cameron, but no one connected the dots. Shane Salerno, whose credits include Avpr: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem, Ghost Rider, Shaft and Armageddon, crafted the screenplay on spec,
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Goyer In Gear For "Ghost Rider 2"...
8 December 2009 6:39 AM, PST
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Writer/director David "Blade" Goyer is drafting a screenplay for Marvel's "Ghost Rider 2", following the 2007 feature's worldwide box office take of $228,738,393.
Actor Nic Cage will return in a 'darker' interpretation of flaming skull-head 'Johnny Blaze', a former stunt motorcyclist who morphs into a demon vigilante, in a 'darker' interpretation of the character.
Goyer said the new film will not be a 'reboot', but a serious sequel, picking up eight years after the first film, in an "existential place."
In the original film, Cage rode a Buell motorcycle for Blaze's stunt cycle and a heavily customized hardtail chopper named 'Grace' that transformed into the 'Hell Cycle'.
"Ghost Rider" debuted in Marvel Comics "Marvel Spotlight" #5 (Aug. 1972), created by editor Roy Thomas, writer Gary Friedrich and artist Mike Ploog.
Sneak Peek "Ghost Rider"...
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Trailer For 'Grant Morrison' Biopic Arrives Online
7 December 2009 11:33 AM, PST
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An upcoming biopic spotlighting iconic comic book writer Grant Morrison has generated a lot of buzz lately, and today we have our first trailer for the documentary about one of the industry's most interesting creative minds.
Titled "Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods," the film is directed by Patrick Meaney, who's been chronicling the "We3" and "The Invisibles" writer's life for quite a while now, and interviewing various personalities in and around the comics scene. Among the many notable comic creators that appear in the trailer are Jason Aaron ("Ghost Rider"), Matt Fraction ("Invincible Iron Man"), Geoff Johns ("Blackest Night"), and Mark Waid ("The Flash," "Incorruptible").
The film is currently scheduled to debut during the 2010 Comic-Con International in San Diego.
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Nic Cage Not Sure If He's Involved With Ghost Rider 2
30 November 2009 1:46 PM, PST
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Ghost Rider is one of those odd movies that was surprisingly successful but seems to have very little staying power. I don.t think I know a single person who actually saw the flick and if they did, I.m almost certain they don.t remember much of it. So while it was at once certain that Nic Cage.s superhero movie would get a sequel, things are no longer looking so sure.
According to MTV, Cage isn.t even positive that he.ll be involved. When asked about his involvement in the sequel, he said, .Yeah, well I don.t really know how to answer that because I don.t have all the details.. He continued, .You probably know more about it then I do.. In fact, Cage says that he hasn.t heard anything about Ghost Rider 2, which will be penned by Batman vet David Goyer.
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Cage unsure on 'Ghost Rider' future
30 November 2009 9:59 AM, PST
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Nicolas Cage has revealed that he is unsure whether he will be reprising his role as Johnny Blaze in David Goyer's Ghost Rider sequel. It was previously reported that Goyer is currently working on a screenplay set ten years after the first film. In an interview with MTV, Cage claimed to have heard nothing about the project and refuted rumours that he has already signed up for the lead role. "You probably know more about it then I do. What have you read?" said the actor. When asked if he is attached to the movie, he added: "Yeah, (more)
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Exclusive: Nicolas Cage Wants To Know If You've Heard Anything About 'Ghost Rider 2'
30 November 2009 8:30 AM, PST
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From Splash Page: Nicolas Cage’s 2007 hit “Ghost Rider” may have made $115 million, but two years later it seems to be existing in that same state of Hollywood limbo as barely-blockbusters like “The Sum of All Fears,” “Hairspray,” or “The Italian Job” — sequel rumors pop up, but there’s some doubt whether one would cement a bigger “Bourne”-like box-office increase, or a “Tomb Raider”-esque over-anticipation of demand. And despite reports of movement on David Goyer's "Ghost Rider" sequel script, Cage says he’s the wrong person to ask these days for updates.
“You probably know more about it then I do,” laughed the veteran actor when asked about the project. “What have you read?"
Cage said he hadn’t heard anything about Goyer's sequel — which is set 10 years after the first film — and is afraid to comment on his future with the character these days.
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Exclusive: Nic Cage Uncertain About 'Ghost Rider 2' Involvement
30 November 2009 7:02 AM, PST
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Nicolas Cage’s 2007 hit “Ghost Rider” may have made $115 million, but two years later it seems to be existing in that same state of Hollywood limbo as barely-blockbusters like “The Sum of All Fears,” “Hairspray,” or “The Italian Job” — sequel rumors pop up, but there’s some doubt whether one would cement a bigger “Bourne”-like box-office increase, or a “Tomb Raider”-esque over-anticipation of demand. And despite reports of movement on David Goyer's "Ghost Rider" sequel script, Cage says he’s the wrong person to ask these days for updates.
“You probably know more about it then I do,” laughed the veteran actor when asked about the project. “What have you read?"
Cage said he hadn’t heard anything about Goyer's sequel — which is set 10 years after the first film — and is afraid to comment on his future with the character these days.
“Yeah, well I don’t
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