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Neil LaBute Signs with Screen Gems for Two More Films

After a successful team up on Lakeview Terrace, Screen Gems has signed director Neil LaBute to a new two-picture deal. LaBute's first project will be the remake of the British comedy Death at a Funeral that is set to star Chris Rock (as we announced last year). This unnecessary remake will be an ensemble comedy about a funeral ceremony that serves as the catalyst in the reveal of shocking family secrets. I hate the idea of remaking what was a very great, very British black comedy for American audiences -- it's sure to void itself entirely of subtlety and situational irony in lieu of slapstick and overt, broad humor.

⥤ Posted January 27 in Movie News, Opinions | 14 Comments

Neil Jordan to Adapt Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book

By Brandon Lee Tenney

The inimitable Neil Gaiman is currently touring the world, doing press for the film adaptation of his novel Coraline. During his appearance on The Today Show this morning, he announced that writer/director Neil Jordan will be adapting his latest work of fiction, The Graveyard Book. Gaiman later confirmed the announcement via his Twitter. Although Henry Selick was interested in following Coraline with another Gaiman stop-motion adaptation, The Graveyard Book will instead be a live-action venture with effects by Framestore, an FX production house in London that most recently worked on films like Australia.

⥤ Posted January 27 in Movie News, Opinions | 8 Comments

Fresh New Batch of Stylish G.I. Joe Posters - Updated!

By Alex Billington

After nearly two years of waiting, we'll finally get out first glimpse at the G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra movie this upcoming weekend during the Super Bowl. So in addition to that new footage, we've got a brand new batch of posters to feature today, straight from JoBlo. I know, I know, we've already seen plenty of posters for G.I. Joe before, but I assure you, these are worth checking out. They're a definite improvement over the older black and white design they've used and are a tweaked version of the Matrix Reloaded-style cut off head posters. And given I'm easily excitable, I'll admit that I think these look pretty badass. Thoughts?

⥤ Posted January 27 in Hype, Posters | 53 Comments

Dark Horse's El Zombo Fantasma Headed to the Big Screen

By Alex Billington

Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment have teamed up to bring the Dark Horse comic book El Zombo Fantasma to the big screen. TMNT director Kevin Munroe, who is also currently working on Dead of Night and War Monkeys, will both write and direct El Zombo Fantasma. Chris Patton and IESB's own Robert Sanchez will be producing. "'Zombo' started years ago as just a geeky idea between two friends who worked at the same video game company," says Munroe. "But Dave and I always knew that the property had a broader appeal than just its publishing roots, and now we'll see it finally reach an entirely new audience."

⥤ Posted January 27 in Movie News | 6 Comments

Warner Brothers Picks Up Futuristic Samson and Delilah Pitch

By Alex Billington

Warner Brothers has signed a seven-figure deal to acquire a pitch for a story called Samson, a futuristic retelling of the biblical Samson and Delilah story. The pitch and screenplay will be written by Scott Silver, of The Mod Squad and 8 Mile previously as well as the upcoming Fighter. Warner Brothers has also set Francis Lawrence of Constantine and I Am Legend, as the director on the film. Erwin Stoff, of Constantine, A Scanner Darkly, and Street Kings previously, will produce through 3 Arts Entertainment. WB won the bidding battle in hopes of turning the big idea in this into a tentpole film where the "concept is the star."

⥤ Posted January 27 in Movie News | 10 Comments

Sundance 2009 Review: Charlyne Yi's Paper Heart

By Alex Billington

There are always a handful of films at Sundance that I go into with low expectations and walk out of loving. Paper Heart was one of them. By the time I had heard about its mockumentary style, I had pretty much lost all interest. But what I discovered in the end was an original, entertaining, and above all, very charming film about discovering love. But I've got some problems with it, especially its conclusion. As for quirky romantic comedies though, if I can even call this one, Paper Heart is one of the better films from Sundance this year with that label. And if you're a fan of Michael Cera or Charlyne Yi, it's certainly worth checking out.

⥤ Posted January 26 in Opinions, Sundance 09 | 8 Comments

Jamie Bell and Daniel Craig Join Steven Spielberg's Tintin

By Alex Billington

Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures have finally made an official announcement today confirming the start of production on Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson's Tintin project. The official title is now The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn and Jamie Bell has been cast as Tintin, while Daniel Craig will play the "nefarious" Red Rackham, a pirate who attacks Haddock's ship The Unicorn. Starting to sound a bit like your standard adventure. Another interesting tidbit is that the script was written by Steven Moffat ("Doctor Who"), Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) and Joe Cornish ("The Adam and Joe Show").

⥤ Posted January 26 in Casting, Movie News, Opinions | 50 Comments

Must Watch: One Final Trailer for Henry Selick's Coraline

By Alex Billington

Have you ever wished for a different life? That's what this newest trailer for Coraline asks. But be careful what you wish for! I've been trying to hold off on running anything new from Coraline recently just because I'm waiting to actually see the film tomorrow. Once I've watched it, I'm sure I'll have a lot more to say, because right now, all I can say is that I really want to see it. This latest trailer shows us a lot more new footage and it still looks great. I'm not the biggest Nightmare Before Christmas fan, but something about this seems like a throwback to that film with so many more new twists. Can't wait to check it out!

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⥤ Posted January 26 in To Watch, Trailers | 15 Comments

Christopher Campbell's The Moviegoer - Bigger Knight Better Than Oscar Night

By Christopher Campbell

The Academy had their say, that The Dark Knight isn't one of the five "Best Picture" candidates for 2008. But who cares? Sure, you can't enjoy the Batman sequel as part of AMC's annual marathon of top Oscar contenders, but then again you can't see any of those five films in IMAX either. What would you prefer? Personally, I haven't decided if I like any of the Best Picture nominees any better than The Dark Knight. But I do personally prefer to see a movie as big as possible, as long as that movie is appropriate for such viewing. And not only is The Dark Knight appropriate for the size, but it was partially filmed for it. So, rather than see any of those other movies a second time, I chose to see The Dark Knight again, in IMAX.

⥤ Posted January 26 in Discussion, Editorials, Opinions | 40 Comments

Sundance Interview: Moon Writer/Director Duncan Jones

By Alex Billington

One of my favorite films coming out of Sundance is Moon, the sci-fi flick starring Sam Rockwell. The man behind it all, Duncan Jones, made both his writing and directing debut with Moon and proved that he's definitely a filmmaker to keep an eye on in the coming years. Immediately after screening the film, I frantically confirmed that I had an interview with Duncan, because there was so much I wanted to ask him. So here is my rather fascinating interview with him. Lastly, I should mention a big spoiler warning for this video, since we talk about some of the big plot elements that a few of you might not want to know.

⥤ Posted January 26 in Interviews, Sundance 09 | 20 Comments

Sundance 2009 Day 10: We've Reached The End, Yet Again

By Alex Billington

How fitting is it that on the very last day of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, it finally starts to snow. It was unusually warm this year in Park City, but I'd rather have it be cold. Whenever it snows during Sundance, it really completes the experience. And it just so happened that it finally snowed on Sunday, Day 10, as I wrapped up the fest with all my good friends. The night before I spent the evening at the closing night party as well as a party at the Stanfield Gallery on Main Street. So all that was left to do was finish up on Sunday with our tradition of a final end of Sundance meal at Main Street Pizza & Noodle.

⥤ Posted January 26 in Editorials, Sundance 09 | 3 Comments

Soundtrack for Bobcat Goldthwait's World's Greatest Dad

By Alex Billington

One film that is coming out of Sundance with a lot of fresh buzz is Bobcat Goldthwait's very dark comedy World's Greatest Dad starring Robin Williams. One of the best parts of the film, in addition to the rather crazy story and performance by Robin Williams, was the music. Although posting this soundtrack this early won't help much (since not that many people have seen the film yet), this should give you a good idea of the music in it. Plus this will be here for reference once the film eventually hit theaters. Straight from the credit's, below you'll find the complete song list from World's Greatest Dad for your enjoyment.

⥤ Posted January 26 in Cool Stuff, Indies | 18 Comments

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