Category Archives: Adaptation

Michael Fassbender Discusses Inspiration for ‘Jonah Hex’ Henchman

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

For actor Michael Fassbender, getting into distinct characters is another day at the office. Over the last two years, he has transformed himself into a Spartan warrior, an emaciated hunger striker and a dashing English military man. For the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Spielberg Eyeing ‘Halo’ Adaptation

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Halo fans who have been patiently waiting for a movie version of their beloved video game — especially after the previous version was killed a few years ago — might have a reason to celebrate in the near future. The … Continue reading →

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‘Scott Pilgrim’ Game Coming Next Year

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Who would’ve thought that a game starring Michael Cera, Kieren Culkin, and Jason Schwartzman would get optioned as a video game by UbiSoft, the developer who’s titles include Assassin’s Creed and Call of Juarez? Apparently Universal did, as they’re already … Continue reading →

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Sony Offers First Look at ‘Priest’

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Sony’s Screen Gems has launched an official website for the Scott Stewart-directed Priest adaptation, giving fans a first look at Paul Bettany in the lead role. Based on the popular manga TokyoPop comic book, Priest is set in a world … Continue reading →

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First Trailer for ‘Planet Hulk’

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Matt Raub

Back in February, during a panel with legendary artist Neil Adams, he explained that the future of comics is in animation. Nobody really understood what that meant, but now with Marvel and DC releasing animated film after animated film, we … Continue reading →

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Prior Film Commitment Caused ‘Twilight’ Recast

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

With Twilight fans all over the world scratching their heads over the decision to release Rachelle Lefevre from her Twilight commitment, it looks like the real reason why the actress was let go is finally coming to light. Additional reporting … Continue reading →

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Lefevre out, Howard in as Victoria in third ‘Twilight’ film

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Twilight fans should prepare themselves for a new face when the third installment of the series, Eclipse hits the big screen in 2010. Variety is reporting that Bryce Dallas Howard has joined the cast of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Summit … Continue reading →

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SDCC: Peter Jackson Discusses ‘The Hobbit’

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Fans who thought that Peter Jackson’s presence at this year’s Comic-Con meant that he would have big news regarding the release of The Hobbit are in for a bit of a disappointment. Cinematical reports that Jackson revealed The Hobbit is … Continue reading →

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