Edgar Wright Turned Down The 'American Werewolf In London' Remake [Updated]
Edgar Wright reveals why he (wisely) turned down the American Werewolf in London remake years ago when he was offered the job.
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How The 'American Werewolf' Remake Differs From The Original, According To Max Landis
Screenwriter Max Landis provides a brief update on that totally unnecessary American Werewolf remake he's currently writing.
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The New Blu-Ray Releases You Should Check Out This Week: Killer Santa, Some Broken Ankles, And More
Check out this week's new Blu-ray releases and their best special features! Kathy Bates breaking a leg, a killer Santa Claus, stoned Kirsten Dunst & more!
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We Almost Had An 'American Werewolf In London' Sequel From John Landis
In a new book, filmmaker John Landis reveals he was approached to write an American Werewolf in London sequel in the 90s, but his script was never used.
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Now Stream This: A Kurosawa Classic, The Best Horror-Comedy Ever Made And A Classy Spy Thriller
Here are the best movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, FilmStruck, Hulu and more, including classics, new hits, horror, comedy, and more.
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Even John Landis Doesn't Want His Son To Remake 'An American Werewolf In London'
Original director John Landis is against An American Werewolf in London remake, even from his son, Max Landis, a director and social media personality.
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Michael Jackson's Groundbreaking 'Thriller' Music Video Will Premiere In 3D In Venice
After first being announced back in 2014, Michael Jackson's Thriller 3D will finally debut in theaters at the Venice Film Festival this year.
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Director John Landis Says He's "Bored Shitless" By Marvel Studios Movies
Director John Landis (Animal House, Blues Brothers) says he's "bored shitless" with Marvel Studios films. Read the new John Landis Marvel comments here.
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'Mallrats 2' Plot Revealed To Be "A Real Sweet, Family Story"
Kevin Smith reveals the Mallrats 2 plot will be a "real sweet, family story" with cursing. Learn more about the plot and how the movie became a tv show.
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'Star Wars' Theatrical Cut Again Rumored To Be Coming To Blu-Ray
Another day, another rumor. This time it's an old one made new with a Star Wars theatrical cut Blu-Ray arriving. But it's a bit more credible this time.
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Watch The Red Band Trailer For 'Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story Of National Lampoon'
National Lampoon was a comedy powerhouse decades ago, and now you can learn all about it with the National Lampoon documentary trailer that just arrived.
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Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Directed By John Landis To Get 3D Release
Michael Jackson's Thriller 3D rerelease is coming in 2015, according to director John Landis. A video game might also be in the works.
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Listen: John Landis Talks Movies For Three Hours
Who wouldn't love to pick the brain of a Hollywood legend for hours on end? Even actors themselves take the privilege seriously. Case in point, this newly-discovered three hour conversation between Kevin Pollak and John Landis. Landis, whose films include The Blues Brothers, Animal House and An American Werewolf in London, was a guest on…
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'An American Werewolf In London' Comes To Halloween Horror Nights, John Landis Explains Details
This seems like the year that Universal is pulling out all the stops for the Halloween Horror Nights experience at Universal Studios Orlando on select nights from Sept. 20 to Nov. 2.. The first announced attraction, based on Cabin in the Woods, made the event a must-visit for some horror fans. (Edit: I'd originally said that…
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With 'Chronicle 2,' Fox Wants More Of The Same Rather Than A Next Step
This sounds like exactly what Chronicle director Josh Trank was hoping to avoid by edging around the sequel to his "kids with powers" movie. Screenwriter Max Landis penned the first film, and now he's writing the sequel. But if John Landis, director of Burke and Hare and An American Werewolf in London, and father of…
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John Landis Writing His Return To Horror
Briefly: With the 30th anniversary of the release of An American Werewolf in London just around the corner (on Aug 21) it's only fitting that director John Landis says that he's returning to horror movies. The director of Burke & Hare, while promoting that film, responded to Bloody Disgusting's question about returning to outright horror…
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Page 2: Back To The Future, Aziz Ansari, Shaun Of The Dead, Rugrats, George Lucas, Batman, John Landis, Planet Of The Apes
The Daily What brings us a creepy cosplay photo of the day, featuring Nemo from Finding Nemo (and what is that near his legs?) What is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 40…
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Page 2: James Cameron, Labyrinth, John Landis, Cars 2, Tom Hanks, American Werewolf In London, Kevin Smith, Black Swan
What is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 24 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. If…
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Movie Trailer: John Landis' Burke & Hare
Ealing Studios has released a promotional trailer for the John Landis' horror comedy Burke & Hare. As you know, the film is based on the real-life exploits of Irish murderers William Burke and William Hare, who killed at least 17 people in Edinburgh in 1827-8, the film may not hew too closely to the tone…
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New Photo: Simon Pegg And Andy Serkis In Burke & Hare
Well, this photo of Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis in Burke & Hare is quite a bit like the few other photos we've seen of the duo in the movie: grim faces, deep shadows, great hats. Sure, this time there is what appears to be the legs of a corpse in the frame with them,…
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LOL: The Vatican Says 'The Blues Brothers' Is Recommended Viewing For All Catholics
Someone at the Vatican is taking the Blues Brothers line "we're on a mission from God" a little too seriously. Over the years, Catholic authorities at the Vatican have endorsed a number of films as being recommended viewing for good Catholics. It's mostly the expected stuff: The Passion of the Christ, It's a Wonderful Life,…
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John Landis Gathering Funds For Biopic About Mad Magazine Publisher Bill Gaines
Bill Gaines is one of the most important figures in comic book history. In the '50s he was the man behind E.C. Comics, which with titles like Tales From the Crypt and Weird Science became a scapegoat for juvenile delinquency. A Senate Subcommittee investigation into the effects of horror comics led to a skewed public…
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Early Poster Artwork: John Landis' Burke & Hare
While at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, I ran across this early poster art for the John Landis horror comedy Burke & Hare. As you know, the film is based on the real-life exploits of Irish murderers William Burke and William Hare, who killed at least 17 people in Edinburgh in 1827-8, the film may…
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Cannes Banners: Kane & Lynch, Burke & Hare, Gulliver's Travels And More
In addition to the films playing each year at the Cannes Film Festival every year, Hollywood pays millions to install banners, billboards, and hotel front skins on the Croisette to promote upcoming releases. Most of the advertising has never been seen before anywhere. This year's marketing offerings include Kane & Lynch, the Jack Black 3D…
Read MoreFirst Look: Simon Pegg And Andy Serkis In Burke And Hare
NO PHOTO Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis are the stars of Burke & Hare, which unites the actors under the direction of John Landis. Based on the real-life exploits of Irish murderers William Burke and William Hare, who killed at least 17 people in Edinburgh in 1827-8, the film may not hew too closely to…
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Even More Cast For Burke And Hare: Tim, Daisy, Tires, Bilbo And Dexter Reunited
Simon Pegg has Tweeted a link to the extended cast list for John Landis' Burke and Hare on IMDB. He indicated just one mistake on the roster - John Cleese will not be appearing - but called the rest of it "pretty spot on". Not only does this mean that Spaced's Tim and Daisy, Simon Pegg and…
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Burke And Hare Cast Expanding - Isla Fisher, Tom Wilkinson And Paul Davis Join Up
It's all coming out now regarding the casting of John Landis' Burke and Hare, the comedic horror film about the UK's first acknowledged serial killers. Simon Pegg, the man who will be Burke, broke the news via Twitter that David Tennant is no longer going to play Hare, and that Andy Serkis will be coming…
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