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New ‘Avatar’ Concept Art
‘Avatar,’ James Cameron’s long-awaited, highly anticipated sci-fi epic isn’t here yet, but some interesting concept art has been released, and confirmed by Fox. Both pieces of art show a mechanical...
May 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongTom Cruise, Cameron Diaz Are Going to ‘Wichita’
It appears a couple of high-profile, Hollywood A-listers are following Jack White’s example when he sang, “I’m goin’ to Wichita…” Tom Cruise is set to join Cameron Diaz in 20th Century Fox’s action...
May 28, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Likely to Be Relaunched on the Big Screen
Tired of remakes, reboots, and worn-out old franchises getting recycled and repackaged for perpetually gullible public consumption? Well, get ready for more. A new version of “Buffy the Vampire...
May 26, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRoger Donaldson in Talks to Helm ‘Umbra’
Roger Donaldson, known for his direction of “The Bank Job,” 1987’s “No Way Out,” and “The Recruit,” which starred Al Pacino and Colin Farrell, is currently in talks with Relativity Media to helm...
May 26, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongHaneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’ Wins Palme d’Or
Michael Haneke’s “The White Ribbon,” won top honors at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d’Or (Golden Palm). Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the North American rights to the...
May 24, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongIrvine Welsh to Helm ‘The Magnificent Eleven’
Irvine Welsh, the author of “Trainspotting,” later adapted for film by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle, is said to be taking the reigns of the soccer comedy, “The Magnificent Eleven” for Angry Badger...
May 23, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongAkroyd: New ‘Ghosbusters’ Flick Could Be in Production By Winter
Dany Akroyd recently hinted that Sony Pictures’ forthcoming reboot of the “Ghostbusters” franchise may be getting underway sooner than expected. Akroyd told the Los Angeles Times that they, “could be...
May 22, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong3 New ‘Inglorious Basterds’ Clips
The Weinsteins have released three new “Inglorious Basterds” clips in the wake of its Cannes Film Festival premiere. So far critics have been rather luke-warm, but decide for yourself:
May 21, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongChace Crawford to Star in ‘Footloose’ Remake
Remakes, remakes, and more remakes. Hollywood is officially creatively bankrupt. Variety reported Wednesday that “Gossip Girl” star, Chace Crawford has signed on to anchor Paramount Pictures’ remake...
May 20, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRobert Pattinson Confirms ‘Breaking Dawn’ Rumors
Robert Pattinson, famous for his role as the vampire, Edward in the film versions of Stephanie Meyers’ “Twilight” books has confirmed that there will be a film version of “Breaking Dawn,” the fourth...
May 20, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongSpielberg to Produce Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic
It’s been more than 40 years since luminary civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. was shot to death outside of his motel room in Memphis, Tennessee. DreamWorks has recently acquired King’s life...
May 20, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongMel Gibson Settles With Screenwriter Out of Court
Benedict Fitzgerald, the screenwriter of Mel Gibson’s 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ” had claimed that he was underpaid by Gibson and his production team in the wake of the film’s $600 million...
May 19, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongSherlock Holmes Trailer
In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as...
May 19, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongJim Carrey Gets Scrooged
Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol” will be adapted again, this time by Disney and Hollywood funnyman, Jim Carrey will play the infamous party-pooper, Ebenezer Scrooge. After playing...
May 18, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongSean Penn Wants to Rock Out
Two-time Oscar winner, Sean Penn has been the center of a media firestorm as of late thanks to his recent marital troubles combined with the news that he will star in a “Three Stooges” film with Jim...
May 18, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRecent Articles
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- TMA FilmCast #32 — Alison Frank interviews Ana Geislerova
- ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ tops Online Film Critics Awards
- TMA FilmCast #31 — Alison Frank reports from 67th Locarno Film Fest
- 5 ½ hour film dominates awards at Locarno
- Shorts at #Locarno67: meditation vs testing the audience’s patience
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