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		<title>New Video Interview: Ninja Assassin Director James McTeigue</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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Hitting theaters next week for Thanksgiving is the most badass action-packed ninja movie you'll see this year - Ninja Asssassin. It's directed by James McTeigue, who got his start working as the Assistant Director for the Wachowski Brothers on The Matrix, then spun off and directed V for Vendetta on his own. Now he's back with his second movie, Ninja Asssassin, and it's awesome (I've seen it a few times and love it). A few months back, Warner Bros invited me to interview McTeigue while he was in Austin at Fantastic Fest. In promotion of the release next week, here's my interview with James, which went incredibly well.

Watch my video interview with Ninja Assassin director James McTeigue:



I've been a big fan of McTeigue ever since I first saw V for Vendetta (which is one of my all-time favorite movies) and have been excited to talk to him for a long ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/video-interview-ninja-assassin-director-james-mcteigue/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/McTeigue-Rain-Ninjapremiere-intimg.jpg" alt="James McTeigue and Rain" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Hitting theaters next week for Thanksgiving is the most badass action-packed ninja movie you'll see this year - <strong><em>Ninja Asssassin</em></strong>. It's directed by <strong>James McTeigue</strong>, who got his start working as the Assistant Director for the Wachowski Brothers on <em>The Matrix</em>, then spun off and directed <em>V for Vendetta</em> on his own. Now he's back with his second movie, <em>Ninja Asssassin</em>, and it's awesome (I've seen it a few times and love it). A few months back, Warner Bros invited me to interview McTeigue while he was in Austin at <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/category/fantasticfest09/">Fantastic Fest</a>. In promotion of the release next week, here's my interview with James, which went incredibly well.<span id="more-27803"></span></p>
<p align="center">Watch my video interview with <em>Ninja Assassin</em> director <strong>James McTeigue</strong>:</p>
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<p>I've been a big fan of McTeigue ever since I first saw <em>V for Vendetta</em> (which is one of my all-time favorite movies) and have been excited to talk to him for a long time. I think he's a fantastic director with a lot of potential and a unique style. <em>Ninja Assassin</em> may get some flack for its poor story, but blame the writers, not McTeigue. In fact, I think he did a <em>great</em> job with the script and budget he had, and delivered one hell of an action-packed, bloody, and entertaining movie. And if you're wondering why the blood is so stylized, well, that's one question he answers in this. <em>Ninja Assassin</em> hit theaters everywhere on <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/releaseschedule2009/#nov"><strong>November 25th</strong></a>. See it!</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/07/23/must-watch-the-insanely-awesome-ninja-assassin-trailer/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/ninja-assassin-postercrop-interview.jpg" alt="Ninja Assassin" border="0" /></a></p>
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		<title>Check This Out: The Evolution of the Superhero Movie Graph</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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There's really no denying that superhero movies are in their prime right now. Years ago, no one thought comic book adaptations would become the mainstream mega-hits that they are today. And to show us the history and evolution of that genre, we've got another great graph to feature today called The Evolution of the Superhero Movie. This comes from the guys who made the Sequels That Bombed, $400 Million Club, and Harry Potter Directors graphics previously. This is one of my all-time favorites though, just because it's dealing with an area of cinema that I'm very familiar with. And so with that, check this out fullsize below.



This graphic originally comes from KoldCast TV, although I was given permission by the creators to run it here. There are a lot of fascinating stats found on this chart. For example, 68% of all superhero movies are from Marvel, which is an impressive ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/check-this-out-the-evolution-of-the-superhero-movie-graph/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/superheromovie-evolution-sized-tsr.jpg" alt="The Evolution of the Superhero Movie Graph" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>There's really no denying that superhero movies are in their prime right now. Years ago, no one thought comic book adaptations would become the mainstream mega-hits that they are today. And to show us the history and evolution of that genre, we've got another great graph to feature today called <strong>The Evolution of the Superhero Movie</strong>. This comes from the guys who made the <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/10/06/check-this-out-sequels-that-bombed-box-office-graphic/">Sequels That Bombed</a>, <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/08/28/check-this-out-the-400-million-club-box-office-graphic/">$400 Million Club</a>, and <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/07/21/check-this-out-harry-potter-directors-by-the-numbers/">Harry Potter Directors</a> graphics previously. This is one of my all-time favorites though, just because it's dealing with an area of cinema that I'm <em>very</em> familiar with. And so with that, check this out fullsize below.<span id="more-27802"></span></p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://blog.koldcast.tv/media/superhero/evolving_history.html"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/superheromovie-evolution-sized.jpg" alt="The Evolution of the Superhero" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>This graphic originally comes from <a href="http://blog.koldcast.tv/2009/koldcast-news/the-evolution-of-the-superhero-movie/">KoldCast TV</a>, although I was given permission by the creators to run it here. There are a lot of fascinating stats found on this chart. For example, 68% of all superhero movies are from Marvel, which is an impressive majority. Not sure if that includes movies like <em>Blade</em>, but it's still a good number. Additionally, it's both amusing and completely unsurprising that the three biggest bombs are the three <em>Punisher</em> movies. They might as well give up - a <em>Punisher</em> adaptation will <em>never</em> work. And of course, I'm glad to see <em>Batman</em> as the top-grossing franchise, slightly above <em>Spider-Man</em>. <strong>Now your thoughts?</strong></p>
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		<title>Michael Bay Promises Megan Fox Will Be Back in Transformers 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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Yes, I know you're trying to forget about Transformers 2, and this isn't helping. If you followed the big back-n-forth between Michael Bay and Megan Fox earlier this year, you might've been left wondering if she would actually return, considering it seemed the two were not on good terms. However, Bay talked to USA Today at the recent Victoria's Secret show (he directed some of their commercials) and he's not mad at her after all. "I love her," Bay said. "It's just, she's young. Everyone's got to give her a break, she's only... 23? It's just hard. I've traveled around the world with her and she's just like this world symbol now, ya know?"

Uh, right, we know, but thanks for clarifying. But that's not all. For better or worse, he also confirms she's set to return in Transformers 3, which he's already been working on since its due out in ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/michael-bay-promises-megan-fox-will-be-back-in-transformers-3/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/meganfox-transformers2-onground.jpg" alt="Megan Fox" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Yes, I know you're trying to <em>forget</em> about <em>Transformers 2</em>, and this isn't helping. If you followed the big back-n-forth between <strong>Michael Bay</strong> and <strong>Megan Fox</strong> earlier this year, you might've been left wondering if she would actually return, considering it seemed the two were <em>not</em> on good terms. However, Bay talked to <a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/entertainment/2009/11/michael-bay-give-megan-fox-a-break-.html">USA Today</a> at the recent Victoria's Secret show (he directed some of their commercials) and he's not mad at her after all. "I love her," Bay said. "It's just, she's young. Everyone's got to give her a break, she's only&#8230; 23? It's just hard. I've traveled around the world with her and she's just like this world symbol now, ya know?"<span id="more-27791"></span></p>
<p>Uh, right, we know, but thanks for clarifying. But that's not all. For better or worse, he also confirms she's set to return in <em>Transformers 3</em>, which he's already been working on since its due out in July 2011.</p>
<blockquote><p>He also said, "She's got a great part in <strong>Transformers 3</strong>," and he said he's currently working on the script. So Bay's not planning on getting revenge by, say, killing her off? "No, no. no," he said, dismissing it. "She gets enough of that already."</p></blockquote>
<p>That's both amusing and depressing all at the same time. I don't <em>want</em> to start making comparisons like this, but one of the reasons why I think <em>The Dark Knight</em> was as brilliant as it was is because Christopher Nolan had enough balls to (<strong>spoiler!</strong>) kill off the female love interest in his movie. Bay may now consider adding that into the story (why not?), which might not be a bad idea. I'd rather see something like that happen to Mikaela than have them continue to leave plot holes left and right and ruin another sequel. And it might up the ante in a big way. And no, temporarily killing Optimus in <em>Revenge of the Fallen</em> isn't the same either!</p>
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		<title>Watch This: Flashy Full-Length Season of the Witch Trailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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Lionsgate has debuted the full-length trailer for Season of the Witch starring Nic Cage and Ron Perlman on Fandango today. We previously featured a very short teaser trailer for this back during Halloween. If it weren't for Cage being so damn cheesy, I would say this actually looks pretty damn cool. I mean, its got Ron Perlman and it's about a witch who summons evil to attack this group of guys trying to transport her across Europe. It looks pretty badass, like some good, dark cinematic entertainment, let's just hope it holds up and Cage doesn't ruin it. I'm not sure I have faith in Dominic Sena yet, but we'll find out in March. Take a look!

Watch the first teaser trailer for Season of the Witch:

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You can also watch the Season of the Witch trailer in High Definition on Fandango

A 14th century knight (Nicolas Cage) transports a ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/watch-this-flashy-full-length-season-of-the-witch-trailer/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/seasonofthewitch-full-trailer-tsrimg.jpg" alt="Season of the Witch Trailer" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Lionsgate has debuted the full-length trailer for <strong><em>Season of the Witch</em></strong> starring Nic Cage and Ron Perlman on <a href="http://www.fandango.com/hdmovietrailers/seasonofthewitch:trailer2-1336456600/">Fandango</a> today. We previously featured a <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/10/22/first-short-teaser-trailer-for-nic-cages-season-of-the-witch/">very short teaser trailer</a> for this back during Halloween. If it weren't for Cage being so damn cheesy, I would say this actually looks pretty damn cool. I mean, its got Ron Perlman and it's about a witch who summons evil to attack this group of guys trying to transport her across Europe. It looks pretty badass, like some good, dark cinematic entertainment, let's just hope it holds up and Cage doesn't ruin it. I'm not sure I have faith in Dominic Sena yet, but we'll find out in March. Take a look!<span id="more-27772"></span></p>
<p align="center">Watch the first teaser trailer for <em>Season of the Witch</em>:</p>
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<p align="center">You can also watch the <em>Season of the Witch</em> trailer in <a href="http://www.fandango.com/hdmovietrailers/seasonofthewitch:trailer2-1336456600/" target="_blank"><strong>High Definition</strong></a> on Fandango</p>
<p><em>A 14th century knight (<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115/">Nicolas Cage</a>) transports a girl suspected of being the witch behind the Black Plague to an abbey of monks trained in exorcising demons.</em> Also stars Ron Perlman and Stephen Graham.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479997/"><em>Season of the Witch</em></a> is directed by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0784061/">Dominic Sena</a>, of <em>Gone in Sixty Seconds</em>, <em>Swordfish</em>, and <em>Whiteout</em> most recently. The screenplay was written by up-and-coming writer <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0776885/">Bragi F. Schut</a>, of the CBS show "Threshold" and only <em>Charlie Thistle</em> previously. Lionsgate will be bringing <em>Season of the Witch</em> to theaters everywhere starting on <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/schedule2010/#mar"><strong>March 19th, 2010</strong></a> next year, the same day as <em>Hot Tub Time Machine</em>. Will you be seeing this?</p>
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		<title>Alice in Wonderland's Mia Wasikowska in Talks for Jane Eyre</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[

Just last month we keyed you in on an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's seminal novel Jane Eyre to be helmed by Cary Fukunaga, director of the buzzed about foreign film Sin Nombre, starting next year. Now Variety reports that Mia Wasikowska (Defiance) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) are in negotiations to star in the film scripted by Moira Buffini. Numerous adaptations precede it, but this new version, along with being a period piece, will play up the gothic elements of the story about Jane, a demure governess who discovers her surly employer Rochester (Fassbender) is harboring a dark secret. Read on!

Wasikowska is sure to bring more attention to the adaptation of this iconic British novel after audiences catch her as the titular Alice in Wonderland in Tim Burton's fantastical adaptation of yet another classic piece of literature being released next March. The actress has slowly built a name for herself, ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/alice-in-wonderlands-mia-wasikowska-in-talks-for-jane-eyre/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/jane-eyre-mia-fassbender-casting.jpg" alt="Mia Wasikowska / Michael Fassbender" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Just last month <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/10/21/sin-nombres-cary-fukunaga-directing-new-jane-eyre-adaptation/">we keyed you in</a> on an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's seminal novel <strong><em>Jane Eyre</em></strong> to be helmed by <strong>Cary Fukunaga</strong>, director of the buzzed about foreign film <em>Sin Nombre</em>, starting next year. Now <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011645.html?categoryid=13&#038;cs=1">Variety</a> reports that <strong>Mia Wasikowska</strong> (<em>Defiance</em>) and <strong>Michael Fassbender</strong> (<em>Inglourious Basterds</em>) are in negotiations to star in the film scripted by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1620490/">Moira Buffini</a>. Numerous adaptations precede it, but this new version, along with being a period piece, will play up the gothic elements of the story about Jane, a demure governess who discovers her surly employer Rochester (Fassbender) is harboring a dark secret. <em>Read on!</em><span id="more-27769"></span></p>
<p>Wasikowska is sure to bring more attention to the adaptation of this iconic British novel after audiences catch her as the titular <strong><em>Alice in Wonderland</em></strong> in Tim Burton's fantastical adaptation of yet another classic piece of literature being released next March. The actress has slowly built a name for herself, and has even caught the attention of director Gus Van Sant who has cast her in his upcoming <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/10/09/teen-actress-mia-wasikowska-joins-gus-van-sants-restless/">untitled teen angst driven drama</a>. Fassbender on the other hand will also be gaining more attention as he is stars the upcoming comic book adaptation <em>Jonah Hex</em>. Period pieces like this don't really grab my attention, but with these up-and-coming actors taking part in the follow-up film for Cary Fukunaga, it just might be worth a look. <strong>Agreed?</strong></p>
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		<title>School of Rock's Mike White Writing Holiday Comedy Santa Wars</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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While Mike White might not be a household name, you've surely seen him in bit parts of movies like School of Rock, Orange County and more recently Gentlemen Broncos. And what you might not know is that aside from acting in those films, White has also written or produced those and several other projects. Now it looks like White has found his next project to write as Variety announces that he will pen Santa Wars, a holiday comedy based on the apparently true story of rival factions that developed within a union of professional Santa Clauses who became arch enemies during an epic Santa Claus civil war of sorts.

The chronicle of the Santa Wars were recounted on Ira Glass' popular public radio show "This American Life" as written by Joshuah Bearman (who will executive produce the film) that aired last December. The segment revolved around the battles that erupted after ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/school-of-rocks-mike-white-writing-holiday-comedy-santa-wars/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/santaclause-helicopter-wars-movie.jpg" alt="Santa Claus" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>While <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0925234/"><strong>Mike White</strong></a> might not be a household name, you've surely seen him in bit parts of movies like <em>School of Rock</em>, <em>Orange County</em> and more recently <em>Gentlemen Broncos</em>. And what you might not know is that aside from acting in those films, White has also written or produced those and several other projects. Now it looks like White has found his next project to write as <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011648.html?categoryId=13&amp;cs=1">Variety</a> announces that he will pen <strong><em>Santa Wars</em></strong>, a holiday comedy based on the apparently true story of rival factions that developed within a union of professional Santa Clauses who became arch enemies during an epic Santa Claus civil war of sorts.<span id="more-27703"></span></p>
<p>The chronicle of the Santa Wars were recounted on Ira Glass' popular public radio show <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_american_life">"This American Life"</a> as written by Joshuah Bearman (who will executive produce the film) that aired last December. The segment revolved around the battles that erupted after two men who made seasonal livings dressing up as Santas formed a union, the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas, but then became bitter rivals. Thanks to SlashFilm we can direct you to the original segment (audio only since it's a radio show) on the <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1276">"This American Life" website</a> (just fast forward to the 22:30 mark). It's an amusing story to listen to.</p>
<p>Truly great holiday comedies are few and far between, but this sounds like a holiday comedy that I can get behind and hopefully won't be more junk thrown on the DVD shelf the following Christmas. For now this is just one more reason to look forward to Christmas, despite the movie not being ready by <em>this</em> Christmas.</p>
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		<title>Touching Story of Man &amp; His Dog Nubs Heading to Theaters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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If Marley &#38; Me proved anything (other than some people are just mean-spirited), it's that audiences still love man's best friend on the big screen, no matter how heart-wrenching the story. Now Warner Bros is banking on a feel-good dog story as THR reports they have picked up the rights to Nubs, for writer Justin Zackham (The Bucket List) to tell the story of a stray dog that Major Brian Dennis rescued while on a tour of duty on the front lines in Iraq. After nursing the dog back to health and caring for it as his own, he had him shipped back to the US to be reunited with the dog when his tour ended. Truly heart-warming, indeed.

Along with Dennis' life rights, the story as chronicled in the children's book Nubs: A Marine, a Mutt and a Miracle, was purchased after making the rounds on talk shows like "Today," "The Tonight ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/touching-story-of-man-his-dog-nubs-heading-to-theaters/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/nubs-truestory-bookcover-tsrimg.jpg" alt="Nubs: A Marine, a Mutt and a Miracle" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>If <em>Marley &amp; Me</em> proved anything (other than some people are just <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/12/12/lol-vandals-spoil-marley-mes-ending/">mean-spirited</a>), it's that audiences still love man's best friend on the big screen, no matter how heart-wrenching the story. Now Warner Bros is banking on a feel-good dog story as <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ib1f5c256ca1b29dda0692a20b75fcaed">THR</a> reports they have picked up the rights to <strong><em>Nubs</em></strong>, for writer <strong>Justin Zackham</strong> (<em>The Bucket List</em>) to tell the story of a stray dog that Major Brian Dennis rescued while on a tour of duty on the front lines in Iraq. After nursing the dog back to health and caring for it as his own, he had him shipped back to the US to be reunited with the dog when his tour ended. Truly heart-warming, indeed.<span id="more-27721"></span></p>
<p>Along with Dennis' life rights, the story as chronicled in the children's book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031605318X/firstshowingn-20"><em>Nubs: A Marine, a Mutt and a Miracle</em></a>, was purchased after making the rounds on talk shows like "Today," "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Despite being a feel-good film, apparently it still has elements in common with <em>Marley &amp; Me</em> with a focus on complicated relationships between humans - and complicated relationships between humans and their dogs. As Zackham says, "It's a story that parents can take their kids to but that adults can also go to and appreciate. It's one of those movies that everyone can take something from." Hopefully I won't want to take back my admission price like I did after I saw <em>The Bucket List</em>. Zing!</p>
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		<title>A Fourth Installment of Underworld is Apparently Necessary</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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After the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale decided not to return for the third installment of even more vampire / werewolf battles in the Underworld series, I thought that it'd at least become a straight-to-DVD franchise, if not fall into oblivion. But apparently Beckinsale's replacement Rhona Mitra got the job done to the tune of $91 million internationally, so the series will continue as THR's Heat Vision announces that John Hlavin (writer for the FX series "The Shield") will take on scripting responsibilities for a fourth installment of the franchise, but neither Mitra nor Beckinsale are attached, and the project is still in need of a director.

Hlavin wouldn't give up any plot details, but he did say "I can tell you it's not a prequel. It will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being taken to honor ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/a-fourth-installment-of-underworld-is-apparently-necessary/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/underworld-beckinsale-old-tsrimg.jpg" alt="Underworld" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>After the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale decided not to return for the third installment of even more vampire / werewolf battles in the <strong><em>Underworld</em></strong> series, I thought that it'd at least become a straight-to-DVD franchise, if not fall into oblivion. But apparently Beckinsale's replacement Rhona Mitra got the job done to the tune of <a href="http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=underworld3.htm">$91 million internationally</a>, so the series will continue as THR's <a href="http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2009/11/the-shield-writer-to-pen-fourth-underworld-film.html">Heat Vision</a> announces that <strong>John Hlavin</strong> (writer for the FX series "The Shield") will take on scripting responsibilities for a <strong>fourth installment</strong> of the franchise, but neither Mitra nor Beckinsale are attached, and the project is still in need of a director.<span id="more-27733"></span></p>
<p>Hlavin wouldn't give up any plot details, but he did say "I can tell you it's <strong>not a prequel</strong>. It will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being taken to honor what fans have loved but at the same time introduce fresh elements." That's Hollywood talk for, we're trying to figure out how to make the most money and convince audiences they're not watching a recycled movie they saw six years ago all over again. Let's not forget this new one is <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/08/08/sony-moving-forward-on-developing-underworld-4-in-3d/">supposed to be</a> shot in 3D as well. Sony is hoping to have this ready be January 2011. <strong>Are you still interested in <em>Underworld</em>?</strong></p>
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		<title>Point Break Writer Peter Iliff Penning American Gladiators Movie</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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After the American Gladiators made a huge television comeback on NBC with all new events and red, white and blue clad, muscle-bulging athletes, the next logical step was to somehow adapt it into a feature length motion picture as we reported earlier this year. Now it looks like the project is making some headway as Variety reports screenwriter Peter Iliff, (Point Break, Patriot Games) will write the film based on the television show which first premiered in the late 80's, however the story will see the titular characters as superheroes instead. Just when I thought Hollywood had run the well dry, here comes a drought. Read on!

This is about as ridiculous as it comes. This is an idea that would've been green-lit as a Saturday morning cartoon in the 80s. It's one thing to have the gladiators from the show move onto their own film careers (see Gina Carano, aka ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/20/point-break-writer-peter-iliff-penning-american-gladiators-movie/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/american-gladiators-newshow-tsrimg.jpg" alt="American Gladiators" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>After the <em><strong>American Gladiators</strong></em> made a huge <a href="http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/">television comeback</a> on NBC with all new events and red, white and blue clad, muscle-bulging athletes, the next logical step was to somehow adapt it into a feature length motion picture as we reported <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/05/12/american-gladiators-the-movie-is-coming-this-is-not-a-joke/">earlier this year</a>. Now it looks like the project is making some headway as <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011639.html?categoryId=13&amp;cs=1">Variety</a> reports screenwriter <strong><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0407717/">Peter Iliff</a></strong>, (<em>Point Break</em>, <em>Patriot Games</em>) will write the film based on the television show which first premiered in the late 80's, however the story will see the titular characters as superheroes instead. Just when I thought Hollywood had run the well dry, here comes a drought. <em>Read on!</em><span id="more-27717"></span></p>
<p>This is about as ridiculous as it comes. This is an idea that would've been green-lit as a Saturday morning cartoon in the 80s. It's one thing to have the gladiators from the show move onto their own film careers (see <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/todays-girl/77664/gina-carano.html#5">Gina Carano</a>, <acronym title="also known as">aka</acronym> sexy American Gladiator known as <a href="http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/bios/">Crush</a>, who will be leading a <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/09/06/soderbergh-and-mma-actress-set-to-knockout-audiences/">Steven Soderbergh flick</a>), but it's entirely another to base a film on a show based solely on candid athletic competition and turn it into a superhero movie. If you're going to do anything involving <em>American Gladiators</em> and superheroes, take the maniacal <a href="http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/bios/wolf.shtml">Don "Wolf" Yates</a> and turn him into Kraven the Hunter from <em>Spider-Man</em>. <em>You're welcome!</em></p>
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		<title>Idris Elba Joins the Cast of Kenneth Branagh's Thor as Heimdall</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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So it looks like Marvel plans to continue to drop hints about what to expect storywise in the Thor movie by announcing more casting and giving us a taste of who the most important characters are. THR's Heat Vision reports today that Idris Elba has joined the cast of Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Thor. Elba will play Heimdall, the guardian of the mythical world of Asgard, who stands on the BiFrost Bridge ready to defend the city from intruders. Boy does he look like a badass guardian. But does this mean Asgard going to be attacked at some point in the movie? Is that the hint Marvel is dropping here? Any more revelations?

Idris Elba previously starred in Obsessed, The Unborn, RocknRolla, Prom Night, American Gangster, and he also appears on "The Office". He's a fine actor and I'm glad to see him join this cast as well. I don't know ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/idris-elba-joins-the-cast-of-kenneth-branaghs-thor-as-heimdall/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/idris-elba-thor-casting-comboimg.jpg" alt="Idris Elba / Heimdall" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>So it looks like Marvel plans to continue to drop hints about what to expect storywise in the <strong><em>Thor</em></strong> movie by announcing more casting and giving us a taste of who the most important characters are. THR's <a href="http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2009/11/idris-elba-joins-marvel-studios-thor-natalie-portman-kenneth-branagh.html">Heat Vision</a> reports today that <strong>Idris Elba</strong> has joined the cast of Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of <em>Thor</em>. Elba will play <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heimdall_%28Marvel_Comics%29">Heimdall</a>, the guardian of the mythical world of Asgard, who stands on the BiFrost Bridge ready to defend the city from intruders. Boy does he look like a badass guardian. But does this mean Asgard going to be attacked at some point in the movie? Is that the hint Marvel is dropping here? Any more revelations?<span id="more-27705"></span></p>
<p>Idris Elba previously starred in <em>Obsessed</em>, <em>The Unborn</em>, <em>RocknRolla</em>, <em>Prom Night</em>, <em>American Gangster</em>, and he also appears on "The Office". He's a fine actor and I'm glad to see him join this cast as well. I don't know anything about the role, but I'm sure he's cast in it for a reason (as in, it's important). <em>Thor</em> also stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Jaimie Alexander, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Stellan Skarsgård, Stuart Townsend, Ray Stevenson, and Tadanobu Asano. I'm curious if there are any other roles we don't know about that have been cast with name actors as well. Of course, we'll keep you updated!</p>
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		<title>Watch This: New Avatar Featurette on the Human Hardware</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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I'm trying to slow down on our Avatar posts so as to not overload everyone with new footage, but this time I just can't help myself. IGN UK debuted a new featurette for James Cameron's Avatar today titled Human Hardware. It's actually a very impressive featurette looking at the design and development (and usage) of the various "hardware" that the humans use - as in, the badass mech AMP units (seen above), helicopters, gunships, and so on. My hope is that everyone gets more and more excited the more they see from Avatar, whether it be posters or more featurettes. And there's lots of new footage and plenty to see in this, so enjoy!

Watch the new Avatar featurette titled "Human Hardware":



Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine on the planet Pandora who, as an Avatar - a human mind in an alien body - finds himself in a desperate fight ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/watch-this-new-avatar-featurette-on-the-human-hardware/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/avatar-mech-featurette-crop-tsrimg.jpg" alt="Avatar Featurette" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>I'm trying to slow down on our <strong><em>Avatar</em></strong> posts so as to not overload everyone with new footage, but this time I just can't help myself. <a href="http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/800318/avatar/videos/avatar_hardware.html?show=hi">IGN UK</a> debuted a new featurette for James Cameron's <em>Avatar</em> today titled <strong>Human Hardware</strong>. It's actually a very impressive featurette looking at the design and development (and usage) of the various "hardware" that the humans use - as in, the badass mech AMP units (seen above), helicopters, gunships, and so on. My hope is that everyone gets more and more excited the more they see from <em>Avatar</em>, whether it be <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/18/new-french-poster-for-avatar-3-hour-runtime-confirmed/">posters</a> or more featurettes. And there's lots of new footage and plenty to see in this, so enjoy!<span id="more-27691"></span></p>
<p align="center">Watch the new <em>Avatar</em> featurette titled "Human Hardware":</p>
<div align="center" style="width:480px;margin:0 auto"><object width='480' height='270' id='ignplayer' data='http://images.rottentomatoes.com/ev/embed.swf' type='application/x-shockwave-flash'><param name='movie' value='http://images.rottentomatoes.com/ev/embed.swf' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='allowscriptaccess' value='always' /><param name='bgcolor' value='#000000' /><param name='flashvars' value='vgroup=avatar_hardware&#038;object=800318' /></object></div>
<p><em>Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine on the planet Pandora who, as an Avatar - a human mind in an alien body - finds himself in a desperate fight for his survival and that of the indigenous beings called Na'vi.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0499549/"><em>Avatar</em></a> is both written and directed by Oscar winning visionary filmmaker <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116/">James Cameron</a>, of <em>Piranha II</em>, <em>The Terminator</em>, <em>Aliens</em>, <em>The Abyss</em>, <em>Terminator 2: Judgment Day</em>, <em>True Lies</em>, and <em>Titanic</em> previously. He has been developing the technology to make this movie for the last 10 years. 20th Century Fox is bringing James Cameron's <em>Avatar</em> to both IMAX and regular theaters in 3D around the world on <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/releaseschedule2009/#dec"><strong>December 18th</strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Marvel Updates from Twitter - Iron Man 2 Trailer, Thor Buzz!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Within the last year, Twitter has become a huge source for updates and a valuable resource for keeping in touch with filmmakers. We've written about plenty of scoops and reports from Twitter before, but today we've got a few updates to highlight, all pertaining to Marvel movies in the works. First off, Jon Favreau tweeted a reply last night to a user confirming that the Iron Man 2 trailer would be attached to Sherlock Holmes, meaning it would debut on Christmas Day. That's almost exciting enough already. Additionally, though, some Marvel guys were chatting about a meeting they had for Kenneth Branagh's Thor movie.

The big Thor discussion was kicked off today by Marvel's editor-in-chief Joe Quesada - @JoeQuesada:

"I could listen to Branagh talk about Thor all day long. Cast is in place, sets are being built and screenplay is brilliant. Marveldom rules!"

Then comic book author Brian Michael Bendis - @BRIANMBENDIS ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/marvel-updates-from-twitter-iron-man-2-trailer-thor-buzz/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/ironman2-tonystark-armory-tsrimg.jpg" alt="Iron Man 2" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Within the last year, <a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a> has become a huge source for updates and a valuable resource for keeping in touch with filmmakers. We've written about plenty of scoops and reports from Twitter before, but today we've got a few updates to highlight, all pertaining to Marvel movies in the works. First off, <a href="http://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/status/5853428208">Jon Favreau tweeted</a> a reply last night to a user confirming that the <strong><em>Iron Man 2</em></strong> trailer would be attached to <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>, meaning it would debut on Christmas Day. That's almost exciting enough already. Additionally, though, some Marvel guys were chatting about a meeting they had for Kenneth Branagh's <strong><em>Thor</em></strong> movie.<span id="more-27677"></span></p>
<p>The big <em>Thor</em> discussion was kicked off today by Marvel's editor-in-chief Joe Quesada - <a href="http://twitter.com/JoeQuesada">@JoeQuesada</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>"I could listen to Branagh talk about Thor all day long. Cast is in place, sets are being built and screenplay is <strong>brilliant</strong>. Marveldom rules!"</p></blockquote>
<p>Then comic book author Brian Michael Bendis - <a href="http://twitter.com/BRIANMBENDIS">@BRIANMBENDIS</a> - replied with the following as well:</p>
<blockquote><p>"Broadcasting live from marvel west. Thor movie meeting with Ken branagh was <strong>over the top amazing</strong>. Visited the sets! I was in Odin's chamber!"</p>
<p>"U should get in line for the Thor movie today. Just saying."</p></blockquote>
<p>I know this kind of buzz is pretty much expected coming from people who work for Marvel, but it's always awesome to hear. And the more I hear, the more excited I get, which is a big change of pace because I wasn't on-board when they first signed Kenneth Branagh to direct. These new quotes fall right in line with <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/06/16/marvels-joe-quesada-talks-iron-man-2-and-thor-directors/">what I've heard previously</a> about this movie and about everything Branagh has done for it so far. We <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/13/kenneth-branaghs-thor-finally-starts-shooting-in-january/">reported last week</a> that Marvel and Paramount were preparing to shoot this in January. So while <em>Thor</em> is shooting, we'll all be screaming in excitement over the <em>Iron Man 2</em> trailer, which will probably kick ass. I say bring it on!</p>
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		<title>Director Larry Fessenden Off the Remake of The Orphanage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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As angry as I am about the swift moves to remake the spectacularly reviewed Let the Right One In, it wasn't the first time I had felt similar emotions in an all too familiar scenario. Back in 2007, El Orfanato (aka The Orphanage) hit theaters and gained considerable buzz and attention thanks to not only Guillermo del Toro's endorsement as producer, but also because it was a satisfyingly chilling tale. And like any foreign film that gains the smallest amount of attention in Hollywood, a remake was ordered with Larry Fessenden attached to direct. That is, until Arrow in the Head found out from Fessenden that he's off the project.

Fessenden laid it out bluntly:

"The Orphanage was two years of waiting. Working on the script with Guillermo was a very exciting experience, but then I got into a casting miasma and that's where the thing is; I think they're gonna do ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/director-larry-fessenden-off-the-remake-of-the-orphanage/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/orphanage-kid-standinglight-tsr.jpg" alt="The Orphanage" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>As angry as I am about the swift moves to remake the spectacularly reviewed <em>Let the Right One In</em>, it wasn't the first time I had felt similar emotions in an all too familiar scenario. Back in 2007, <em>El Orfanato</em> (<acronym title="also known as">aka</acronym> <strong><em>The Orphanage</em></strong>) hit theaters and gained considerable buzz and attention thanks to not only Guillermo del Toro's endorsement as producer, but also because it was a satisfyingly chilling tale. And like any foreign film that gains the smallest amount of attention in Hollywood, a <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/08/05/larry-fessenden-directing-new-lines-remake-of-the-orphanage/">remake was ordered</a> with <strong><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0275244/">Larry Fessenden</a></strong> attached to direct. That is, until <a href="http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=19405&amp;order=popular&amp;test=1">Arrow in the Head</a> found out from Fessenden that <strong>he's off the project</strong>.<span id="more-27630"></span></p>
<p>Fessenden laid it out bluntly:</p>
<blockquote><p>"The Orphanage was two years of waiting. Working on the script with Guillermo was a very exciting experience, but then I got into a casting miasma and that's where the thing is; I think they're gonna do it another way, actually. So I think I'm out of it. Hopefully they'll still use my script, but I'm not sure I'm directing it anymore. <strong>That's Hollywood <a id="KonaLink1" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://www.joblo.com/arrow/index.php?id=19405&amp;order=popular&amp;test=1#" target="undefined"></a>for ya</strong>."</p></blockquote>
<p>Too true, Larry, too true. Unfortunately he doesn't mention exactly what character was the source of all the casting frustration, but I'm sure it has something to do with the casting of the lead female role. Now the concern will be finding a new director, but how much time is del Toro going to have to dedicate to keeping <em>The Orphanage</em> on track with his spending the next decade of his life dedicated to <em>The Hobbit</em>? We'll listen up for any further developments and let you know when/if they find a new director anytime soon. It'll be a considerable tough task to find someone else good enough. <strong>Who do you think should take over this?</strong></p>
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		<title>Pineapple Express 2 Might Still Happen, But Superbad 2 Won't</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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I often get tired of writing about sequels that will never happen, but just because people want to see them, they always continue to exist as rumors forever and ever. Comedian extraordinaire Judd Apatow recently appeared on the Funny or Die Writer's Room live stream (found via The Playlist) and talked ever so briefly about two sequels to movies he produced. The first is Superbad, which has had sequel talk since the day it came out. And the second is Pineapple Express, which wasn't as big of a success as Superbad, but has also been talked about for a while. I'm down for seeing more from either, although I liked Superbad better.

"I can't get [Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg] to make the Superbad sequel. I begged, but they don't want to ruin it. They think it's a gem of a movie and they don't want a crappy second," Apatow said. ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/pineapple-express-2-might-still-happen-but-superbad-2-wont/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/pineapple-express-treelook-sequel.jpg" alt="Pineapple Express" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>I often get tired of writing about sequels that will never happen, but just because people <em>want</em> to see them, they always continue to exist as rumors forever and ever. Comedian extraordinaire <strong>Judd Apatow</strong> recently appeared on the <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2586651">Funny or Die Writer's Room</a> live stream (found via <a href="http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/11/judd-apatow-talks-sequels-gives-faint.html">The Playlist</a>) and talked ever so briefly about two sequels to movies he produced. The first is <strong><em>Superbad</em></strong>, which has had sequel talk since the day it came out. And the second is <strong><em>Pineapple Express</em></strong>, which wasn't as big of a success as <em>Superbad</em>, but has also been talked about <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/07/07/seth-rogen-already-up-for-pineapple-express-sequel/">for a while</a>. I'm down for seeing more from either, although I liked <em>Superbad</em> better.<span id="more-27650"></span></p>
<p>"I can't get [Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg] to make the <em>Superbad</em> sequel. I <strong>begged</strong>, but they don't want to ruin it. They think it's a gem of a movie and they don't want a crappy second," Apatow said. That actually makes sense, especially because it <em>was</em> such a great movie. And as for <em>Pineapple Express</em>, he seems more optimistic. "There's a little talk about a <em>Pineapple Express</em> sequel if that's your cup of tea&#8230; your bowl of smoke. You probably have a <strong>better shot</strong> of seeing that [then any <em>Superbad 2</em> or any other Apatow sequel]," he said. Although it sounds like they aren't doing a <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/08/06/oh-hell-yes-superbad-pineapple-express-crossover-movie/">crossover sequel</a> either. Damnit, I wanted to see that.</p>
<p>So there you have it. I'm not sure why they think <em>Pineapple Express</em> has some potential for a sequel and yet <em>Superbad</em> doesn't, but either way, I'm down. And while we won't get that crossover sequel, I can bet that if they do make <em>Pineapple Express 2</em>, Officers Slater and Michaels will show up at some point. <strong>Sound good?</strong></p>
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		<title>Eddie Murphy May Be Talking to Some More Fluffy Animals</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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It's a true shame that the once raunchily hilarious comedian Eddie Murphy has turned into a family film garbage machine. I don't have problems with family films, but rather family films that simply suck. So when I heard the news from THR's Risky Biz Blog that Eddie Murphy is attached to produce and potentially star in The Misadventures of Fluffy, a road trip flick through New York featuring talking animals, I was already worried. But when I heard that it also has "an element of social comedy reminiscent of Murphy's 1980's hit Trading Places," then I joined SlashFilm in hoping the old Eddie Murphy is finally coming back.

Obviously talking animals brings back shudder-inducing memories from the beginning of Eddie Murphy's downward spiral with two Dr. Dolittle films (I don't care if both films made $465 million globally between the two, because they were both terrible) but recalling one of Murphy's ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/eddie-murphy-may-be-talking-to-some-more-fluffy-animals/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/eddie-murphy-oldBHC-casting-img.jpg" alt="Eddie Murphy" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>It's a true shame that the once raunchily hilarious comedian <strong>Eddie Murphy</strong> has turned into a family film garbage machine. I don't have problems with family films, but rather family films that simply suck. So when I heard the news from THR's <a href="http://riskybusiness.blogs.thr.com/2009/11/eddie-murphy-trading-places-and-talking-to-animals-redux.html#more-4933">Risky Biz Blog</a> that Eddie Murphy is attached to produce and potentially star in <strong><em>The Misadventures of Fluffy</em></strong>, a road trip flick through New York featuring talking animals, I was already worried. But when I heard that it also has "an element of social comedy reminiscent of Murphy's 1980's hit <em>Trading Places</em>," then I joined <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/11/19/eddie-murphy-attached-to-produce-possibly-star-in-r-rated-buddy-comedy-the-misadventures-of-fluffy/">SlashFilm</a> in hoping the old Eddie Murphy is finally coming back.<span id="more-27618"></span></p>
<p>Obviously talking animals brings back shudder-inducing memories from the beginning of Eddie Murphy's downward spiral with two <em>Dr. Dolittle</em> films (I don't care if both films made $465 million globally between the two, because they were both terrible) but recalling one of Murphy's great comedies to describe to tone for Fluffy definitely has me intrigued. Oh and also that this will supposedly be <strong>R rated</strong>. Of course, with Murphy only formally attached to produce and only circling the possibility of starring, my hopes might be all for naught. And if this turns out just to be standard family fare, then I'll take the same route that myself and many others have taken with Murphy's previous films <em>Imagine That</em> and <em>Meet Dave</em> - I'll just sit this out.</p>
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		<title>Producer Says Silent Hill 2 Might Still Be a Long Ways Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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If there's one thing that will stop a movie dead in its tracks, it's one of the filmmakers being sent to prison. Such is the case with the developing horror sequel Silent Hill 2. While a sequel might not seem necessary or even desired, certain fans and, of course, the producers feel otherwise. Despite the delay caused by writer Roger Avary's imprisonment, make-up effects designer Paul Jones was still pumped for Silent Hill 2 just last week and it sounded like Avary was still on board. Now producer Don Carmody has shared some new info about the pending sequel with ShockTillYouDrop, and it's quite interesting to hear what he has to say.

Right from the get-go, Carmody says, "Well, we have had a bit of a hiccup with Roger. We're just debating whether we can wait for him. He's writing the script for sure." But while we're waiting to hear if Avary ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/producer-says-silent-hill-2-might-still-be-a-long-ways-out/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/silent-hill-grayfrog-pavement-tsr.jpg" alt="Silent Hill" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>If there's one thing that will stop a movie dead in its tracks, it's one of the filmmakers being sent to prison. Such is the case with the developing horror sequel <strong><em>Silent Hill 2</em></strong>. While a sequel might not seem necessary or even desired, certain fans and, of course, the producers feel otherwise. Despite the delay caused by writer Roger Avary's <a href="http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Roger-Avary-Gets-One-Year-In-Prison-14993.html">imprisonment</a>, make-up effects designer Paul Jones was still pumped for <em>Silent Hill 2</em> just <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/13/updates-on-silent-hill-2-paul-ws-andersons-three-musketeers/">last week</a> and it sounded like Avary was still on board. Now producer <strong>Don Carmody</strong> has shared some new info about the pending sequel with <a href="http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=12891">ShockTillYouDrop</a>, and it's quite interesting to hear what <em>he</em> has to say.<span id="more-27614"></span></p>
<p>Right from the get-go, Carmody says, "Well, we have had a bit of a hiccup with Roger. We're just debating whether we can wait for him. He's writing the script for sure." But while we're waiting to hear if Avary will be out of prison by the time they decide to go into production, Carmody did have some details regarding the direction the story was taking:</p>
<blockquote><p>"I think we need to make it a little <strong>more accessible</strong> to the movie-going public. 'Silent Hill' is <strong>not a blockbuster game </strong>like 'Resident Evil<strong>'</strong> or the other games out there. It's a connoisseurs' game. It has its own, rabid fan base. They're not cheap, these things. You have to appeal not only to the gamers, you have to <strong>appeal to a wider audience</strong>. So we have to get some story in there that helps explain a bit more. I think that's all happening. Of course, [the story] is going to happen years later and the main character - without giving too much away - is much older and representative to the movie-going public which is in that age group."</p></blockquote>
<p>But since actress Radha Mitchell (from the first <em>Silent Hill</em>) has not yet officially signed on to return, we'll have to see how this works out. And as far as making the film more accessible, it sounds like what made this film appealing and enjoyable to fans was the extreme violence and gore, and so trying to appeal to a wider audience is going to hurt those elements (it'll probably be PG-13). In addition, fans who want more of the same might not get that, as Carmody says director <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0304521/">Christophe Gans</a> doesn't seem interested in returning. "I don't think he wants to come back. He'll have some input for sure. In his mind, I think he wanted to do the first one and for this he's very happy to consult, but I think he wants to direct something new."</p>
<p>So until we hear anything else, we're not exactly sure how likely it is that this sequel will come to fruition. Since I haven't had a chance to sit down and watch <em>Silent Hill, </em>I don't particularly have an invested interest in its sequel, but I'm sure plenty others have an opinion or two about it. <strong>Who should direct instead?</strong></p>
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		<title>Sam Worthington Will Witness The Last Days of American Crime</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Anderton</dc:creator>
		
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Even though Terminator Salvation was a lackluster installment in that franchise, no fault could be placed on Sam Worthington who, in my opinion, showed up Christian Bale on screen. And with the starring role in Avatar later this year, he's quickly becoming one of the most demanded actors in Hollywood. And we can add another project to his roster as Mania reports Worthington has signed on for an adaptation of Rick Remender's upcoming comic series, The Last Days of American Crime, a futuristic story where the government is set to roll out mind-control technology that will kill the criminal impulse in all citizens.

Of course chaos descends on America's cities as the country braces for the new order, and career criminal Graham Brick (Worthington) is forced to accelerate the heist of his career with an untested new crew in order to beat the deadline. I'm hooked already. Series writer Rick Remender ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/sam-worthington-will-witness-the-last-days-of-american-crime/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/worthington-americancrime-comic.jpg" alt="Sam Worthington" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Even though <em>Terminator Salvation</em> was a lackluster installment in that franchise, no fault could be placed on <strong>Sam Worthington</strong> who, in my opinion, showed up Christian Bale on screen. And with the starring role in <em>Avatar</em> later this year, he's quickly becoming one of the most demanded actors in Hollywood. And we can add another project to his roster as <a href="http://www.mania.com/worthington-signs-for-american-crime_article_119023.html">Mania</a> reports Worthington has signed on for an adaptation of Rick Remender's upcoming comic series, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1935417088/firstshowingn-20"><strong><em>The Last Days of American Crime</em></strong></a>, a futuristic story where the government is set to roll out mind-control technology that will kill the criminal impulse in all citizens.<span id="more-27607"></span></p>
<p>Of course chaos descends on America's cities as the country braces for the new order, and career criminal Graham Brick (Worthington) is forced to accelerate the heist of his career with an untested new crew in order to beat the deadline. I'm hooked already. Series writer Rick Remender has actually been writing and developing the screenplay for the film concurrently with the comic series so this should be a very efficient and accurate transition from page to screen. On the style of the story, Remender says:</p>
<blockquote><p>"It's really motivated by [David] Mamet's '<strong>Heist</strong>' film and James Ellroy's [novel] '<strong>American Tabloid</strong>.' Ellroy being an example of the kind of hard-boiled crime that has a socio-political backdrop and Mamet's 'Heist' a very well-thought out film that focuses on the heist itself."</p></blockquote>
<p>That definitely sounds like a fun story, and after Remender revealed Worthington's involvement in the project, he also teased that more casting announcements were on the way: "The people that they're bringing in are all big A-list Hollywood people." I can't wait to see who else is joining this project in addition to Worthington. Mark this down as one of the <em>few</em> adaptations that I'm actually excited to see. And while we're waiting, you might as well pre-order the comic from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1935417088/firstshowingn-20">Amazon</a>. Best to get acquainted with it beforehand!</p>
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		<title>Watch This: Remember Me Trailer Starring Robert Pattinson</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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On the eve of the release of New Moon, Summit has debuted the trailer for Remember Me, starring their money-making hunk Robert Pattinson. However, don't write this off so quickly, it also stars Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper, and Emilie de Ravin as the love interest. And honestly, this was looking really good until all of the cheesy lines like: "I'm undecided." "About what?" "Everything..." I think the father-son story will be a lot more interesting than the love story, but you never know, it could be a good movie overall. I'll probably see it anyway, it looks like a good indie, why not give it a a chance? Anyway, watch the official trailer below!

Watch the first trailer for Allen Coulter's Remember Me:



You can also watch the Remember Me trailer in High Definition on MySpace

A drama centered on two lovers, Tyler (Robert Pattinson) and Ally (Emilie de Ravin) whose newfound relationship ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/watch-this-remember-me-trailer-starring-robert-pattinson/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/robertpattison-facesmash-trailer-tsr.jpg" alt="Remember Me Trailer" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>On the eve of the release of <em>New Moon</em>, Summit has debuted the trailer for <strong><em>Remember Me</em></strong>, starring their money-making hunk Robert Pattinson. However, don't write this off so quickly, it also stars Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper, and Emilie de Ravin as the love interest. And honestly, this was looking really good until all of the cheesy lines like: "I'm undecided." "About what?" "<em>Everything</em>&#8230;" I think the father-son story will be a lot more interesting than the love story, but you never know, it could be a good movie overall. I'll probably see it anyway, it looks like a good indie, why not give it a a chance? Anyway, watch the official trailer below!<span id="more-27594"></span></p>
<p align="center">Watch the first trailer for Allen Coulter's <em>Remember Me</em>:</p>
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<p align="center">You can also watch the <em>Remember Me</em> trailer in <a href="http://www.myspace.com/trailerpark"><strong>High Definition</strong></a> on MySpace</p>
<p><em>A drama centered on two lovers, Tyler (<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1500155/">Robert Pattinson</a>) and Ally (<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0211087/">Emilie de Ravin</a>) whose newfound relationship is threatened as they try to cope with their respective family tragedies and their fathers.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403981/"><em>Remember Me</em></a>, <acronym title="also known as">aka</acronym> <em>Memoirs</em>, is directed by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002339/">Allen Coulter</a>, who last directed <em>Hollywoodland</em>, although he's directed numerous TV show episodes as well, including for "The Sopranos" and "Rome". The screenplay was co-written by first-timer <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3391497/">Will Fetters</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0525886/">Jenny Lumet</a> (of <em>Rachel Getting Married</em>). Summit Entertainment is bringing <em>Remember Me</em> to theaters starting on <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/schedule2010/#mar"><strong>March 12th, 2010</strong></a> next year. So, planning on seeing it?</p>
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		<title>Brad Pitt's Plan B Developing Dark Void Video Game Movie</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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Have video game movies finally started to get to a point where a high profile star like Brad Pitt can lead them? Variety announces that Pitt's company Plan B and Reliance Big Pictures have purchased the rights to the video game Dark Void from Capcom. They will be developing a feature film based on the game as a potential franchise and starring vehicle for Pitt. The game isn't even out - it'll hit shelves in January for all systems (Xbox, PS3, PC). “As a game, Dark Void was developed with a wide-screen mentality – a world full of adventure presented in cinematic scope and scale,” Capcom senior VP Germaine Gioia said of the game.

Dark Void centers on a a cargo pilot named Will who, after crashing in the Bermuda Triangle, ends up in a parallel universe where a band of humans must fight an alien threat they had long been ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/brad-pitts-plan-b-developing-dark-void-video-game-movie/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/dark-void-lookingup-screen-tsr.jpg" alt="Dark Void" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Have video game movies finally started to get to a point where a high profile star like <strong>Brad Pitt</strong> can lead them? <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011605.html?categoryid=13&#038;cs=1&#038;nid=2564">Variety</a> announces that Pitt's company Plan B and Reliance Big Pictures have purchased the rights to the video game <strong>Dark Void</strong> from Capcom. They will be developing a feature film based on the game as a potential franchise and starring vehicle for Pitt. The game isn't even out - it'll hit shelves in January for all systems (Xbox, PS3, PC). “As a game, Dark Void was developed with a wide-screen mentality – a world full of adventure presented in cinematic scope and scale,” Capcom senior VP Germaine Gioia said of the game.<span id="more-27572"></span></p>
<p>Dark Void centers on a a cargo pilot named Will who, after crashing in the Bermuda Triangle, ends up in a parallel universe where a band of humans must fight an alien threat they had long been thought extinct. Will and the other humans are outmanned but have a number of weapons and powers to help them beat back the alien incursion. You can see a screenshot from the game above and it does look pretty damn cool. Pitt and Co. haven't gone so far as to setup distribution plans yet, so we're not sure how far out this is. They probably need to get a script written and director attached first before they put this into pre-production. <strong>Thoughts?</strong></p>
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		<title>Lauren McLaughlin's Cycler Novels Are Headed to the Big Screen</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Billington</dc:creator>
		
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Another adaptation of a "young-adult" book - does this one also include screaming girls? Angryfilms, run by Don Murphy and Susan Montford, has picked up the rights to Lauren McLaughlin's Cycler series of novels, which tell the story of Jill, a suburban teenager who for four days each month turns into Jack, complete with male anatomy and 17-year-old-boy fantasies. Jill has maintained her life of ordinary teenage worries, such as going to the prom and dealing with crush, but that changes when Jack, tired of being locked in his room, begins to escape, causing damage to her social life. Now that sounds like it could be quite an intense movie.

Cycler was first published last year and was followed by a sequel, Re-Cycler, with more sequels on the way. The books have won praise for their unique handling of teen sexuality, with the second being nominated for the American Library Association's ...]]></description>			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image" align="center"><a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/11/19/lauren-mclaughlins-cycler-novels-are-headed-to-the-big-screen/"><img src="http://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/img/cycler-book-cover-logo-crop-tsr.jpg" alt="Cycler" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>Another adaptation of a "young-adult" book - does this one also include screaming girls? Angryfilms, run by Don Murphy and Susan Montford, has picked up the rights to Lauren McLaughlin's <strong><em>Cycler</em></strong> series of novels, which tell the story of Jill, a suburban teenager who for four days each month turns into Jack, complete with male anatomy and 17-year-old-boy fantasies. Jill has maintained her life of ordinary teenage worries, such as going to the prom and dealing with crush, but that changes when Jack, tired of being locked in his room, begins to escape, causing damage to her social life. Now that sounds like it could be quite an intense movie.<span id="more-27581"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375851925/firstshowingn-20"><em>Cycler</em></a> was first published last year and was followed by a sequel, <em>Re-Cycler</em>, with more sequels on the way. The books have won praise for their unique handling of teen sexuality, with the second being nominated for the American Library Association's Rainbow List. I haven't really read any of these, so I can't speak to their story, but it sounds like an interesting concept. However, I have a feeling that this is just another <em>Twilight</em> wanna-be project. And since this doesn't seem to have the following that <em>Twilight</em> does, maybe they can find a <em>good</em> writer and director to actually do a good job bringing this to the big screen. Anyone interested at all?</p>
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