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. SURROGATES It's bad, no question. But bad doesn't necessarily mean unwatchable. At a scant 88 minutes, Surrogates doesn't linger on a single…
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In this week's /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley discuss the ongoing Roman Polanski saga, praise Community and Cougar Town, reflect on the similarities between Lost and FlashForward, remind you of the greatness of LA Confidential, get freaked out by Paranormal Activity, and continue to chronicle Hollywood's downfall through the proliferation of remakes…
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Remember the days when the best way to see early footage of a movie you might want to see was in the music video for a soundtrack single? I think my memories of Shocker (come on, it was Wes Craven before he was really terrible) are more from the Megadeth video than the actual movie.…
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Touchstone Pictures has released the official trailer for the sci-fi comic book adaptation of Surrogates. The movie tells the story of FBI agents (Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell) who are investigating the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed…
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Disney has also premiered an extended preview of Jonathan Mostow's sci-fi comic book adaptation Surrogates. I haven't been impressed with any of the footage I've seen so far, and some people who have read the graphic novel have complained the the film looks too glossy, totally negating the grittiness, Blade Runner-like style of the comic.…
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Shortly after the Up panel at the New York Comic Con today, we received a look at the trailer for Jonathon Mostow's upcoming live action adaptation of The Surrogates starring Bruce Willis. The film tells the tale of a future where people can transplant their minds into robotic bodies with ease and experience the world…
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This weekend at the New York Comic Con, Disney will be unveiling the first footage of Jonathan Mostow's sci-fi comic book adaptation Surrogates. Bruce Willis stars as an FBI Agent who is sent to investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows…
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Walt Disney Pictures has released the first official photo for U571/Terminator 3 helmer Jonathan Mostow's big screen adaptation the Robert Vanditti graphic novel Surrogates (the graphic novel is available on Amazon for around $14). The sci-fi thriller has an interesting concept, but I found myself unimpressed by an early sizzle reel that was shown at…
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