There's a lot of early talk about sequels going around this week, as the directors of current movies promote their new releases. After the break, we've got quotes on the following: Mark Neveldine says Crank 3 will happen, Rupert Wyatt talks about a Planet of the Apes sequel, Brad Bird has a couple more comments…
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The above graph is from ChartsBin, showing the top 10 most pirated movies of 2009. The list, which was collected by Torrent Freak from several sources, is pretty odd. It's not surprising that big Hollywood blockbusters like Star Trek and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen topped the list, but who would have thought that a…
Read MoreThis 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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In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra, and Adam witness the self-destruction of Joaquin Phoenix, say goodbye to Laserdiscs, and discuss the status of Wolverine: X-Men Origins. Special geek/guest Elisabeth Rappe joins us from Cinematical and MTV Movies Blog. As always feel free to send us your e-mails at slashfilmcast@gmail.com, or call and leave…
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It's day seven of my 28 day movie adventure. The Toronto International Film Festival has begun. And anyone who doesn't think Canada can be hot obviously hasn't visited Toronto in September. I arrived at 2:00am due to an unforeseen delay in my flight, and was unable to catch the morning press screening of Guy Ritchie's…
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The opening credit sequence for Guy Ritchie's RockNRolla is now online. Check out the sequence for RockNRolla by clicking on the image above. You probably have never heard of Danny Yount, but you've definitely seen some of the animated title sequences he has created: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Iron Man, The Invasion, The Reaping, Six…
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Warner Bros has unveiled their Comic-Con 2008 line-up: Thursday, July 24th: Dark Castle Presentation: Rocknrolla, Ninja Assassin, The Hills Run Red, Ferryman (comic book) 6:00pm – 7:00pm in Hall H Expected Talent: Joel Silver (producer) and Susan Downey (producer) Rocknrolla: Guy Ritchie (director & writer), Chris Bridges, Jeremy Piven (tbd) additional cast tba, Ninja Assassin:…
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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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Empire has the movie trailer for Guy Ritchie’s new film RockNRolla. When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, and all of London’s criminal underworld wants in on the action. Everyone from a dangerous crime lord to a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and down-on-their-luck petty thieves…
Read MoreFilm1.nl has the first poster for the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves. Even though we’ve heard virtually nothing about this project since the first casting announcements, Fox is still planning on releasing the film on December 12th 2008. /Film reader Christopher M sent over this poster for Guy Ritchie’s…
Read More/Film photo scooper Christopher M sent over some new photos from Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla. When a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal, millions of dollars are up for grabs, and all of London’s criminal underworld wants in on the action. Everyone from a dangerous crime lord to a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician and…
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Fresh off working with Guy Ritchie on Rocknrolla (due this October), mega-producer Joel Silver says he's tapped the British director/major Madonna fan to see through his long gestating comic book adaptation of Sgt. Rock. AICN got the succinct scoop... Moriarty: But you do that with properties. You stick by them, like SGT. ROCK. You have…
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The Weinstein Co has announced that Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno will hit theaters on October 31st 2008. The film will go head to head with Guy Ritchie's new gangster film RocknRolla starring Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Tom Wilkinson and Jeremy Piven. Zack and Miri stars Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as…
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Warner Bros has released the first two production photos from Guy Ritchie's RockNRolla, a crime thriller starring Gerard Butler. Click on the images to enlarge. Everyone is hoping that this film might be a return to form for Ritchie, who has had a string of critical bombs and box office failures. We have a reader…
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When Guy Richie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch) first announced RocknRolla, his return to the ensemble British Gangster movie genre, we wondered if the old (pre-Madonna) Richie had also returned. Well finally the ensemble cast has been announced: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Idris Elba. While the casting…
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Guy Ritchie was a cult phenomenon. He rocketed onto the scene with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and soon after created Snatch, which is on the top 10 list of most 20-something film fanatics. The filmmaker then married Madonna, who seemingly sucked all the creative life out of Richie's career. Well good news, Richie…
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