Category Archives: Adaptation

J.M. Straczynski Talks ‘World War Z’

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Bob Starr

With both Chris and Matt extremely busy and the American Thanksgiving this week, you know what that means? The Canadians are taking over The Flickcast (are you with me Sal?). Having celebrated Thanksgiving weeks ago, we’re in the clear to … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Ryan Kelley Talks ‘Ben 10: Alien Swarm’

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Matt Raub

There seems to be a plethora of animated shows taking off these days, with Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon filling up just about every kid’s TiVo across the country. We are definitely not in an era of Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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Newest Trailer for ‘Percy Jackson and The Olympians’

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Matt Raub

Every year, there tends to be a common theme in most big-budget Hollywood films. Back in 2006, magicians were a big hit, as in both The Illusionist and The Prestige. We haven’t even hit 2010 yet, but it looks like … Continue reading →

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‘Hack/Slash’ Adaptation Gets a New Screenwriter

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Elisabeth Rappe

We may be miles away from getting a solo superheroine movie on the big screen, but at least one graphic heroine is getting close. The popular horror comic Hack / Slash has been in development with Rogue Pictures ever since … Continue reading →

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‘Dune’ Redub

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Sebastian Suchecki

As we sometimes say around The Flickcast HQ: “This is some funny stuff.” And sometimes, we’re actually right about that. Case in point is this parody of David Lynch’s sci-fi “masterpiece” Dune, created by YouTube user Devho89 and his pals … Continue reading →

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Another New Poster for ‘Kick-Ass’

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Matt Raub

Lionsgate has really stepped up on the marketing for their newest Marvel comic-turned-film, Matthew Vaughn’s Kick-Ass. In a matter of a week, we’ve already gotten a peak at four new character posters, the brand new website, the first official teaser, … Continue reading →

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Ridley Scott’s ‘Monopoly’ Gets A Plot

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Matt Raub

There have been plenty of optioned films over the past few months that don’t make a lot of sense. Peter Berg will be directing a film based on Battleship, Michael Bay is producing Ouija, and Kevin Lima (Enchanted) is directing … Continue reading →

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Official ‘Kick-Ass’ Teaser Goes Live

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Matt Raub

A few months ago, there was a little gathering of pop culture fans that some call San Diego Comic-Con. There, movie studios bring projects that are upcoming to show off, and almost every time, one of the fans shoots the … Continue reading →

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