Netflix Buys 'Kingsman' Comic Book Publisher Millarworld
In the company's first ever acquisition, Netflix buys Millarworld, the comic book publisher behind titles like 'Kingsman,' 'Kick-Ass,' and 'Wanted.'
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Movie Mixtape: 6 Movies To Watch With 'The Dark Tower'
In the latest edition of Movie Mixtape, we discuss the six movies to watch with The Dark Tower, from Stephen King adaptations to anime.
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/Filmcast Ep. 65 - World's Greatest Dad (GUEST: Anne Thompson From Indiewire)
In this week's /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley reflect on Disney's absorption of Marvel Entertainment, wonder if Terminator Salvation could be improved with some R-rated action, get excited about some action movie sequels, and assess the state of the Redbox legal battle. Special guest Anne Thompson from Indiewire joins us for this…
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Pooh's Heffalump Movie Scribe To Write Wanted 2?
Universal has hired a new writer to pen a sequel to the popular comic book movie action film Wanted. Who did they hire? Evan Spiliotopoulos, co-writer of Pooh's Heffalump Movie and its DVD Halloween spin-off. It doesn't make sense, but it doesn't really have to make sense. The screenwriters of the first film wrote 2…
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My Top 5 Movie Quotes Of 2008 (With Audio)
Although the end of the year is coming, along with all of its attendant and obligatory "Top 10" lists, I thought this year I'd try something different . While 2008 was a year of great films, I wanted to pause and reflect on some of my favorite quotes of the year. Some pretty great actors…
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This Week In DVD: Wanted, Prince Caspian, Step Brothers, The X-Files And More
This Week in DVD is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, and Fry’s. Please don't take the commentary on the movies and TV shows too seriously, as they're meant not to be reviews but rather previews that…
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Cool Stuff: Wanted Limited Edition Collector's Set
Universal is releasing a Special Limited Edition Collectors Set for Wanted. The 2-disc Special Edition DVD, Blu-ray Hi-Def and collector’s sets are packed with over an hour of exciting bonus features, including: Extended Scene – Be the first to view this killer extended scene from Wanted. Cast and Characters – Go behind the scenes with…
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Mark Millar Talks Wanted 2 Film, No Comic Version
With Wanted being a huge success this summer, it's no surprise that Mark Millar is already talking plans for more sequels to the film. What's interesting is that Millar has pretty much given up the comic book continuity of the series. In an interview with Newsarama, Millar discusses his complete disinterest in a comic follow-up…
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Mark Millar Has "Big Name Action Director" For A Superman Returns Revamp? Announcing At Xmas? Madness.
Let's hope Mark Millar sticks around the movie business for many years, and not only because the guy gives great quotes. With the adaptation of his Wanted comics raking in considerable bank and an adaptation of Kick-Ass on the way from director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake), Millar is not allowing a Superman Returns revamp to…
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/Filmcast Episode 6: Wanted And Wall-E
In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Adam, and Devindra geek out about some brand new trailers, speculate on the future of The Office, and try to find some meaningful criticisms of Wall-E. Special Guests Kevin Buist from Filmcouch and Eric Vespe (AKA "Quint") from Aint it Cool News join us today. Have any questions/comments/suggestions?…
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Hunter Stephenson's Movie Review: Wanted
The following review contains very minor spoilers. Not unlike applying an exact birth date to new slang, it’s difficult to gauge whether director Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch) has invented a new language for the modern action film with Wanted. We’ve reached a point where today’s actioners are required to wear moon shoes---films like Wanted and…
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LOL: Movie Marketing In Hong Kong Bathroom
Universal Pictures Hong Kong features their "stunning series of summer attractions" in the washrooms of local AMC Theatres. Because there is nothing like taking a crap while watching the latest movie trailer for The Mummy 3. Thanks to /Film reader Adam H for sending this over. via: moviesonhk
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The /Filmcast: After Dark - Episode 5
The /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient…
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WALL-E - The Best Reviewed Movie Of 2008?
What movie should you see this weekend? Wanted is surprisingly good, and will likely beat your expectations. I can honestly recommend it... but the clear winner is WALL-E. So far the little robot that could has a 98% tomatoemeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes with over 40 reviews. Actually, only one reviewer gave a negative critique.…
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Wanted Creator Mark Millar Confirms Sequel, Insults Wall-E
Twitter has been flush with positive, early endorsements, Slashfilm's included, for Wanted, the R-rated bulletime fiesta opening this weekend based on Mark Millar's lauded comic book miniseries. A veddy confident Millar has announced via his message board that the studio is already putting its sequelitis into action, and then he aimed his gold-plated Uzi at…
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Watch 7 Minutes Of Wanted And Get Smart
Warner Bros is offering a 7 minute sneak peak at Get Smart, exclusively on iTunes. Universal has also made 7 minutes of Wanted available online, which you can watch below.
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New Wanted Photos
Universal sent us a new batch of production photos from Wanted. Check out 22 more photos after the jump. Official Plot Synopsis: Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov-creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series-Wanted tells the tale of…
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Wanted Movie Trailer #3
Universal has finally released another trailer for Wanted, Timur Bekmambetov's big screen adaptation of Mark Millar's graphic novel series. My excitement level for this movie sky rocketed after a behind the scenes featurette and Russian trailer that hit the net last month. This new full length American trailer, not so much. I am convinced that…
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Wanted International Trailer Kicks Ass Red Band Style
Universal has a new international trailer for Universal's Wanted. I normally wouldn't be posting a Russian language trailer on /Film, but this trailer shows off some of the incredible cinematography that all of a sudden got me excited about this film. It's also uncensored. This same trailer would certainly be redband if it were released…
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New Wanted Video Clip
Universal has released a new teaser trailer / video clip from the upcoming comic book adaptation Wanted. This is the beginning of what becomes an insane car chase sequence which I had the chance to see at WonderCon. I'm actually surprised they didn't show more. I'm still blown away by the behind the scenes featurette…
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Wanted Featurette Will Actually Make You Excited To See The Movie
Empire has posted a very cool featurette for the upcoming big screen adaptation of Mark Millar's Wanted. The behind-the-scenes look might actually make you excited to the the film. Intercuting panels from the comic book with sequences from the film, the cast and crew from the film explain why this movie might actually be worth…
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Page 2
Here is a round up of stories that just didn't make the /Film front page, or what we like to call.... Page 2! TotalFilm has a batch of production photos from Pixar's WALL-E. David Poland calls Sex and the City: The Movie "the Lord of the Rings of Chick Flicks… not that it's anywhere near…
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Page 2
Here is a round up of stories that just didn't make the /Film front page, or what we like to call.... Page 2! Global Nerdy brings us the photo of the day: Speeder Dogs. Charles Grodin will cameo in Jason Segel's new Muppet Movie. [mtv] TorrentSpy already shut its doors earlier this year, and now…
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Haas And Brandt Hired To Write Wanted Sequel
/Film reader Editor E has passed along word that screenwriters Derek Haas and Michael Brandt have already been hired by Universal to pen a sequel to Wanted. Derek Haas revealed that "We're just finishing up a book adaptation for Universal of the James Siegel novel Deceit. We've been hired to write the sequel to Wanted…
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Page 2 For April 28th 2008
Here is a round up of stories that just didn't make the /Film front page, or what we like to call.... Page 2! Expect the first reviews of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on Sunday May 18th at 6:30am-ish eastern time, as that is when press at Cannes will have seen…
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Wanted New York Comic Con Exclusive Poster
Universal released a New York Comic Con Exclusive Wanted Poster. Click on the image below to see it enlarged. Wanted hits theaters on June 27th 2008.
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Matthew Vaughn To Adapt And Direct Mark Millar's "Kick-Ass" Comic Book?
Hopefully Thor isn't developing a serious beer belly waiting for Matthew Vaughn's ambitious adaptation, once proposed for $300 million, to come to fruition. According to Moriarty at AICN, Vaughn (Star Dust, Layer Cake) is currently writing and set to direct an adaptation of Mark Millar's nascent comic book Kick-Ass. Many know Millar from his work…
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