Category: Film

  • Director of Animated Sequence in Latest Harry Potter Set to Direct Pan

    Ben Hibon, who directed the animated sequence in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be directing a film with a new take on the Peter Pan story, entitled Pan.

    In it, Captain Hook will be portrayed as an ex-police detective pursuing a kidnapper who appeals to children. It’s bound to be creepy.

    The screenplay was penned by Ben Magid and will be produced by Brooklyn Weaver, Christopher Tuffin, and Martin Shore with Renee Tab and Tarik Heitmann as executive producers.

    I enjoyed the animated sequence in Harry Potter, so who knows? This spin on Peter Pan has the potential to bring something new to the table with Ben Hibon directing.

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  • Jon Favreau’s Cowboys and Aliens Trailer

    The trailer for director Jon Favreau’s film Cowboys and Aliens is released. Sure, the title is a little silly, but from what I’ve seen at Comic-Con and from the trailer — and a cast with Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde, and Sam Rockwell — this adaptation of the comic book has a lot going for it.

  • Green Lantern Trailer Released

    What else is there to say other than the trailer for Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds is released? I’m stoked.

  • Red Riding Hood Trailer

    Red Riding Hood has become a movie. Well . . . sorta. Director Catherine Hardwicke seems to be a one trick pony with this effort: changing the Little Red Riding Hood story into a Twilight knockoff. Seriously. Just look at the trailer. And it’s just too bad, because it has a good cast. The potential is wasted.

  • The Wolverine Announced

    The sequel to X-Men Origins: Wolverine has been given an official title that’s been revealed by director Darren Aronofsky: The Wolverine. It’s simple and short. I like it.

    The new film will take place during Logan’s time in Japan. For those who don’t read the comics: in Japan Logan develops a relationship with a woman who’s being forced into an arranged marriage. Of course Logan is stubborn, so he ends up fighting against the woman’s father and and her samurai brothers.

    The film will be a “one-off”, a standalone movie, said Aronofsky. It’s a smart move considering how horrible the first movie was. Hopefully their second outing with the character is done well; otherwise the nerd rage will reach Hulk proportions.

  • Battle: Los Angeles Trailer

    A trailer has been released for the alien invasion film Battle: Los Angeles. It’s looking to be a gritty and violent war movie. And who wouldn’t want to see it with Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriquez as the leads? It opens on March 11, 2011.

  • Rubix’s Cube gets a Movie?

    Months ago I ridiculed the fact that a board game was getting a film. And what’s this? The Creative Arts Agency has been in talks with various producers about developing a movie on the Rubix’s Cube? Yes, they’re trying. It just might happen if they attach one of their big name actors to the project.

    Is a film on the Rubix’s Cube necessary? No — but imagine the fun! You could watch others on a screen timing each other solving the Rubix’s Cube! A Rubix’s Cube tournament could be the climax of the movie, where the protagonist solves the puzzle in record time and releases Pinhead and his cenobites. Oh wait . . .

    I could see a five minute short for the Rubix’s Cube, but a feature length film wouldn’t be compelling. The concept would have to be outside the box (forgive the pun). Then again, it could stay in development hell. Unless of course it made a deal and comes through Pandora’s box. Then we’re in trouble.

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  • Silent Hill 2 to be Directed by Michael J. Bassett

    Silent Hill 2 moves forward with director Michael J. Bassett spearheading the film. Samuel Hadida and Don Carmody are set to produce. Shooting is planned to begin this winter in Toronto, Canada.

    “It’s early days, and I’m keeping details of the plot secret for now, but it’s going to be a sequel to the first film whilst trying to remain true to the plot of game 3, and will also work as a stand-alone movie for people who don’t know the series.”

    -Michael J. Bassett to Empire Online

    Bassett also drafted his own screenplay for the film, much to the surprise of everyone who expected Roger Avary — who wrote the first movie — to pen the sequel. Bassett went through the games and researched any material he could get his hands on to gain a good grasp on the mythology. He’s intent on doing the new Silent Hill adaptation justice.

    Bassett went on to praise the first Silent Hill movie’s look and atmosphere. And it’s true. The first film perfectly captured the feel of the videogames. Bassett plans to bring back as many of the film’s creative team as possible. I can’t help but agree with that endeavor. The first movie’s atmosphere was engaging and creepy. It made the film memorable despite its flaws in the acting and story.

    I’m interested to see what Michael Bassett does with Silent Hill 2. He’s putting a lot of ambition into shooting a movie for the fans and for newcomers alike.