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. DATE NIGHT A likable pairing can only take a movie so far, but that doesn't stop Steve Carell and Tina Fey from…
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In this week's /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley praise the virtues of Tommy Wiseau's The Room, and lament the state of a Hollywood that doesn't allow a James Bond movie to be made. Special guest Jeff Goldsmith joins us from Creative Screenwriting Magazine and its podcast. You can always e-mail us at…
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This week, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley discuss the creative bankruptcy of the Death at a Funeral Remake, gush about Herzog's Bad Lieutenant, and review The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-Ray. Special guest Anne Thompson from Indiewire joins us. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at…
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Screen Gems has released the first trailer for Chris Rock-produced re-imagining of Frank Oz's 2007 British comedy Death at a Funeral. Although Oz's original was well-received by many critics, it didn't get very much traction with theatergoers, drawing only a niche audience. The new film has a primarily African-American cast and focuses on a funeral…
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Rock will be teaming up with Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and Screen Gems for a re-imagining of Frank Oz's 2007 British comedy Death at a Funeral. Rock will produce and star in the film, in addition to co-writing the script with Ayesha Carr (an Everybody Hates Chris veteran). Although Oz's…
Read MoreThe U.S. Comedy Arts Festival and HBO announced their 2007 Film Program line-up which includes Sundance 2007 favorites Eagle vs. Shark, Rocket Science and Waitress in addition to 27 other features. Check out the full list and press release after the jump. New York, NY February 12, 2007 – The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (USCAF)…
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