Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Russ Fischer
We’ve seen two trailers for Youth in Revolt, and with a month left before the film finally opens (it was delayed from a fall open) we’ve now got a red band trailer. This clip follows much the same structure as the second trailer, only with a lot more dirty dialogue. That’s not a bad thing, necessarily, as it’s funny stuff. Check it out after the break. Read More »
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Russ Fischer
When Warner Bros. and DC began a restructuring process earlier this year, we knew that changes were afoot with both the motion picture and (to a lesser extent) printed versions of the DC Universe. Now DC has unveiled a line of graphic novels called Earth One, which will aim to totally reboot the DC Universe for newer readers. The first chapters will feature Batman and Superman, with Geoff Johns writing the former and J. Michael Straczynski penning the latter.
Will these books feature versions of the characters that are likely to end up on movie screens? Read More »
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
Amir Bednarsh was given the opportunity to see an early screening of MacGruber, and posted an early test screening review on The Vertex. It should be noted that this is not a review of the final film, but thoughts on an early cut of the movie (sans final effects, edits, music…etc). Basically, everything could change.
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
New Era Japan have announced a collaboration with LucasFilm, in releasing a new line of 59Fifty fitted Star Wars caps. Included below is a preview of only some of the first wave, showing us a variety of designs, including character heads, iconic scenes, and logos. But are these cool… or just silly? I think I like the Han Solo in Carbonite black cap pictured above as it isn’t too flashy. The caps sell for around 7,000 yen, which is somewhere around $80 USD. Check out more photos after the jump.
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Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta
Anthony Burns makes his feature film directorial debut with Skateland, which premieres at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival as one of the 16 films which were selected from 1,058 submissions for the U.S. Dramatic competition. Skateland is a coming-of-age story which takes place in the early 1980s in small-town East Texas. Dramatic events force a 19-year-old skating rink manager named Ritchie (played by Deadgirl’s Shiloh Fernandez) to look at his life in a very new way.
Ritchie is on the verge of having his life change when the skate park he works at closes down and with it his carefree life of hanging with his friends. With responsibilities suddenly thrust upon him, he spends the rest of the summer transitioning into an adult. “Where he worked at represents a dying age,” Burns explains. “Skateboarding is becoming popular, East Texas is big in exporting energy and industrial chemicals, so there’s a sense of self realization and upward mobility and Ritchie has to grow up.”
Co-writer Brandon Freeman says that Skateland is “a story that resonates – about making choices, finding your way in life, friends, family and change” a story “fueled by an MTV pop appeal, broken and regained relationships, car chases, the always thriving binge drinking backdrop of Anytown, USA, and a cinematic wonder branded by the beauty of the landscape.” I’m a sucker for coming-of-age stories, and growing up in the 1980’s makes this all the more appealing. The movie also stars Ashley Greene (Twilight), Heath Freeman, Taylor Handley, AJ Buckley, and Haley Ramm. Photos after the jump.
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Russ Fischer
George Miller may have a new Mad Max movie brewing, but before that happens he’s got to finish a film that is the polar opposite of the action sequel: Happy Feet 2. (I guess it’s kind of an action sequel, too.) Elijah Wood and Robin Williams are returning to the roles they voiced in the original film (Mumble and Ramon, respectively) and will do the voice work in Australia early next year. Miller again wrote the script; hopefully he gets all the dancing out of his system before making Mad Max. Actually, scratch that. I think Max could probably cut a mean rug. [THR]
After the break, Andrea Savage has dinner with schmucks, and the latest on The Hobbit. Read More »
DERRICK Comedy’s feature film debut Mystery Team had the fourth-highest per screen average this past weekend, a period during which they were the second-most Demanded thing on Eventful. Demand the film come to your city. I’ve been told that they’re trying to respond to those demands in as timely a fashion as their schedule and budget will allow.
The film’s New York City run has been extended through next week (showtimes), and they will have a special limited engagement this Friday and Saturday night at the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque, NM. Several more cities will be announced soon. Derrick will be in New York doing Q&As every night, and handing out swords to people who see the movie twice, until the end of the run.
This morning we received a very nice e-mail from DERRICK, which they said we could share with you, our readers. You can read that letter after the jump.
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Russ Fischer
A new study has been published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp that claims the one-dollar DVD rentals from Redbox kiosks have cost Hollywood one billion dollars, and that the economic fallout could get a lot worse as home video revenue losses spur job cuts and wipe out up to $400m in wages. I think it’s time for studios to give Tommy Wiseau his first real big Hollywood gig — he could do ads parodying his famous cries from The Room, in protest of the DVD rental kiosks. “You are tearing me apart, Redbox!” Read More »
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Brendon Connelly
This is where those Black Cat stories from a few weeks back get really interesting. It’s also where some purists start throwing little fits.
New reports have John Malkovich and Anne Hathaway in the frame for roles in the new Spider-Man picture as father and daughter villains. Malkovich would be playing The Vulture, and Hathaway would be playing The Vulturess.
The who…? You might be surprised, if not outright appalled, when you read just who she is…
Posted on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Adam Quigley
This Week in DVD & Blu-ray is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD and Blu-ray releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry’s.
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
(DVD available as single-disc and 2-Disc Digital Copy Special Edition)
The Harry Potter franchise has marked a rare occasion in cinema, or perhaps even a first. To my knowledge, there is no other long-running, self-contained film series in history where the later entries have improved considerably on their predecessors. As the young Harry Potter has matured, so too have the films depicting his wizarding adventures, turning what initially began as a family friendly adaptation of, essentially, fluff wish-fulfillment silliness, into an artistically rendered journey of kids attempting to balance their growth into adults against the never-ending onslaught of horrors that plague their lives. Cuaron’s Prisoner of Azkaban may remain the champion when it comes to telling the best Potter story that stands on its own, but considering that The Half-Blood Prince is clearly an intermediate chapter that was designed to align the necessary pieces for the final chapter, director David Yates should be applauded for the masterful way he’s managed to sidestep that issue by maintaining a strong focus on progressing the emotional core of the story instead of becoming bogged down in the notably less compelling central plot conflict, as well as gratuitous CGI-heavy action set pieces and wand battles. It’s because of this that, against all odds, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince turned out to be my favorite entry in the series yet, delivering a strangely perfect blend of character-based melodrama, genuinely hilarious moments of comedy, and a palpable sense of dread in every frame. If I wasn’t quite convinced that Yates was capable of tying up the films in a satisfying way after Order of the Phoenix, this most recent effort has convinced me that there’s no other man more qualified for the job.
Blu-ray? Yes.
Notable Extras: 2-disc DVD – Featurettes on the cast and crew and the life of author J.K. Rowling, additional scenes, a sneak peek at the Universal Orlando Resort’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, and a digital copy of the film. Blu-ray – Includes everything on the DVD, as well as a Maximum Movie Mode with the stars, director and producers.
| BEST DVD PRICE* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Best Buy | Fry’s | Walmart |
| $15 | $15.99 | $14.77 | $9.98 |
| Amazon – $9.99 | |||
*Does not include 2-Disc Edition, which costs $19.99 at Fry’s and Amazon, $22.99 at Best Buy, and $26.99 at Target (see below).
| BEST BLU-RAY PRICE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Best Buy | Fry’s | Walmart |
| $19.99 | $17.99 | N/A | $15 |
| Amazon – $15.99 | |||
