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14/08/03
Alexander the Great update:
The Z Review posted an update on the upcoming Oliver Stone epic Alexander. Here's what second unit director Dale Dye had to say:
"Alexander is a huge, sweeping prehistorical spectacle almost....We're going to try to examine what made Alexander 'the Great'. Oliver has written an extraordinary script, probably the best writing I've seen him do since Platoon....I think it's going to be, from a military standpoint, it's going to be a look at how brilliantly he used what we would consider primitive technology and what an extraordinary tactician he was. We're going to look at why people loved him, why they were following him for the years and years it took for him to campaign and virtually conquer the known world".
Dale Dye also talked about the other Alexander movie that's being made by Baz Luhrmann:
"I tell you, I don't know much about it. I think they would go a long, long, long way to come up with a script that's anywhere near as insightful, as brilliant as Oliver's. I think they may take a look at what we bring out because they have cancelled now and decided that they're going to delay on it into the next year. They may get a hint of what's going on and might just move on to greener pastures".
Yeehahh, I also prefer Oliver Stone's version! I can't wait!
14/08/03
Peter Pan:
Coming Soon posted new stills for the upcoming Peter Pan. Check out the pic below and click here for more. The movie is directed by P.J. Hogan and stars Jason Isaacs and Ralph Fiennes. Peter Pan will fly into theatres this december.
© Universal 2003
14/08/03
Matrix Revolutions Trailer:
The Matrix Revolutions trailer that was attached to Reloaded is now online. Check out this link and discover how deep the rabbit hole goes!
13/08/03
First Kill Bill Review:
AICN got the first look at Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol I! The test screening review is very positive but contains spoilers. You can check out the review by clicking here.
13/08/03
Kevin Smith Projects:
Director Kevin Smith revealed what projects he's planning to do including his take on the Fletch character in a new movie called Fletch One. No Chevy Chase this time but Smith was thinking about Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler or Jason Lee. The other project is a sci-fi called Ranger Danger and The Danger Rangers that will be made in the style of the old Flash Gordon adventures.
Source: Variety
12/08/03
The Missing Poster:
The great looking poster for The Missing is on line. The Ron Howard thriller stars Kate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones. Kate plays a mother of two daughters, the oldest one is being kidnapped by a psychopathic killer with mystical powers. The mother must re-unite with her long estranged father (Tommy Lee Jones) to rescue the girl. The movie opens nationwide in January. Click on the pic for a larger version.
Source: Latino Review
© Columbia 2003
12/08/03
The Father of The Punisher:
Some interesting casting news, Roy Scheider (a.k.a Police Chief Martin Brody in Jaws) has been cast for the upcoming Punisher movie. Roy Scheider will play the father of the avenger.
Source: Superhero Hype
12/08/03
Paycheck Pics:
Still no Quicktime version of the trailer for Paycheck, but Yahoo! Movies also added some new pics. Ben Affleck plays the lead and the greatest action director of all time Mr. John Woo-Hoo, helms the Sci-fi thriller! Check out the pics below and click here for more!
 © paramount 2003 |
 © paramount 2003 |
11/08/03
Reggy's Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life Review:
Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life opened last thursday in Holland and I was looking forward to it because Jan de Bont was the director and I believed he could do a better job than Simon West did on the first movie. Click on the pic to check out Reggy's Review!
11/08/03
T4 Update:
Another Terminator 4 update by producer Mario Kassar: "T4 is in the works. The screenplay will be ready in 8 or 9 months. Once we have that, we will proceed with the production. The question that has never been answered in all the Terminator films is time travel. You can come from the future to change the present. But we never see how they go back to the future, which is a subject that can be explored. I think you already know where T4 is going from the ending of T3."
When asked if Schwarzenegger is still interested in doing T4 now he's making a career move into politics, Kassar answered:"It depends on what he's doing in life. If he wants to do politics, he'll do politics. Then we'll have to figure out a way to do it without him. But he has expressed interest in doing T4."
Terminator 3 is expecting to cross $200 million (internationally) next weekend.
Source: Film magazine The Movie Guide
11/08/03
Darabont talks Indy IV!:
Writer/director Frank Darabont (The Green Mile) talked to the Almeda Times-Star about writing the script for Indiana Jones IV: "I absolutely don't want to do things like having him say, 'I'm getting to old for this shit'. I don't want to be slipping and sliding in cliches. This character is no longer in the 1930s. He has to age honestly. He's got to be in the 1950s.
Let's face it, what's not to like about Indiana Jones. I saw the first movie in 1981, five years before I started my writing career. Who knew I would grow up to write the sequel."
Trust me, this project is in good hands and I can't wait!
Source: Coming Soon
11/08/03
U.S. Box Office August 8-10:
S.W.A.T took over the top spot with $33 million last weekend! Jamie Lee Curtis also did great with the comedy Freaky Friday at second place. The Pirates are holding on to number four and passed the $200 million mark, so this is one huge B.O. smash!
The Top Ten:
1. S.W.A.T. - $33,000,000
2. FREAKY FRIDAY - $22,300,000
3. AMERICAN WEDDING $15,100,000 / $64,900,000 since opening
4. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - $13,100,000 / $232,800,000
5. SEABISCUIT - $11,900,000 / $69,500,000
6. SPY KIDS 3D - $10,130,000 / $87,442,000
7. BAD BOYS II - $6,000,000 / $123,000,000
8. LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER 2 - $5,200,000 / $53,700,000
9. FINDING NEMO - $2,500,000 $324,866,000
10. TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES - $1,600,000 / $145,983,000
11/08/03
Gregory Hines passes away:
The great actor and dancer Gregory Hines died of cancer last weekend. One of his first movie roles was in Mel Brook's History of the World, Part I and starred with Billy Crystal in the comedy Running Scared. Gregory Hines was 57.
09/08/03
First look at Garfield:
AICN posted the first pic of the upcoming Garfield movie found in a promotional booklet sent out to UK Cinemas. Bill Murray will voice the grumpy cat so I think this could be a fun flick, click on the pic for a larger version and let me know if you think the cat looks like Garfield or not.
© fox 2003
09/08/03
Akira Update:
Blade and LXG director Stephen Norrington deciced not the remake the manga masterpiece Akira: "I have dropped out of all my Hollywood development deals because I want to pursue more creative avenues."
That's too bad, Norrington would be perfect for the job, I wonder who'll replace him.
Source: The Z Review
09/08/03
Disney's Brother Bear Poster:
The guys from the Latino Review posted the poster for the upcoming Disney movie Brother Bear. The movie opens in november and stars the voices of Joaquin Phoenix, Rick Moranis and Michael Clarke Duncan. Click on the pic for a larger version.
© Disney 2003
09/08/03
Spider-man 2 Budget:
The Wallstreet Journal mentioned the budget of Spider-man 2 and man, it's huge: "Nonetheless, the budget of next year's 'Spider-Man' sequel is said to be approaching $200 million or more. Amy Pascal, chairwoman of Columbia Pictures, says only that it is 25% more than the first movie, which cost $150 million. But Sony Corp. of America Chairman and Chief Executive Howard Stringer says the studio is willing to spend what it takes to preserve its most precious properties. "This one has got to be right," he says, "You cannot squander the franchise."
Source: Superhero Hype
09/08/03
Once Upon a Time in Amerika...uhmm Mexico pics:
Great new Once Upon a Time in Mexico pics can be found at MSN Film Denmark! This movie will Rock! Check out the pics below and click here for more.
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DVD releases R1
Babylon 5 - Third Season
Cradle 2 The Grave
Head of State
House of 1000 Corpses
The Hunted
Lizzie McGuire Movie
Once Upon a Time in China Trilogy
DVD releases R2
De Grote Meneer Kaktus Show 1 + 2
Moonlight Mile
Transformers - Generation 2
Antwone Fisher
Life Or Something Like It
Like Mike
The Pink Panther Collection (6 disc's)
Catch Me If You Can
Ballistic
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