Category Archives: Directors

Joss Whedon Officially Signed On To ‘The Avengers 2’

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

In the least surprising news of the day, Joss Whedon has just been confirmed as the writer and director of The Avengers 2. It was always said that Whedon had the open door to come back if he so chooses, and … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: Piranha (1978)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday Pick comes to us from the wonderful world of the king of Independent cinema, Mr. Roger Corman, who produced the low-budget version of Jaws, and that movie was the Joe Dante classic Piranha (1978). Cashing in on … Continue reading →

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Martin Campbell Will Try To Reboot A ‘Blake’s 7’ TV Series

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Martin Campbell’s particular skill set seems to be geared towards remaking something. He is best known for his two James Bond reboots, Goldeneye & Casino Royal, both of which routinely rank among the best Bond adventures. When he tries to make an original … Continue reading →

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Edgar Wright Adds A Secretive New Project To His Upcoming Slate

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

We are just a little over a week removed from learning that Edgar Wright has not one, but two new movies in the works. One seems to be a traditional Edgar Wright-Simon Pegg project, The World’s End, and the other … Continue reading →

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Steven Spielberg Looks To Asgard For Casting Inspiration On ‘Robopocalypse’

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Steven Spielberg is gearing up for his next major tent pole blockbuster. Summer 2014 is going to begin with a bearded bang with Robopocalypse, and it looks like Spielberg might have found his lead. Deadline is reporting that secret meetings … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh Found The Villain For His Jack Ryan Reboot… In The Mirror

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Kenneth Branagh has one of those careers that every struggling actor waiting tables in Los Angeles dreams of having. He is an extraordinary actor who has mastered The Bard and eventually turned himself into a well-respected director. He is in his ‘tent pole’ era … Continue reading →

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“World of Warcraft’ The Motion Picture Needs A New Director

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

This one actually kinda stings, even if the writing has been on the wall for a little while now. The idea of a Sam Raimi directed epic fantasy opus set in the Warcraft world was something of a cosmic no … Continue reading →

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PIXAR To Move Forward On Another Sequel That Isn’t ‘Incredibles 2’

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

John Lasseter once said that no sequel would ever be made at PIXAR with out the original director’s involvement or explicit permission. It is that mandate that has caused the biggest no brainer at PIXAR, Incredibles 2, to not happen… yet. I say yet because it … Continue reading →

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