Category Archives: Directors

The Director Carousel Keeps On Spinning At Fox

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

It seems as if every super hero project at Fox has to go through at least one director kerfuffle during it’s pre-production. So it is hardly a surprise to hear that Daredevil just lost its director. David Slade has officially dropped out of the … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Jaws’

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Jaws (1975) is the first summer blockbuster and is considered by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest films ever made. After success with the TV thriller Duel (1972) and his first theatrical release of The Sugarland Express … Continue reading →

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Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ Gets Official Release Date and Director

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The recent trend of Fairy Tale re-imaginings is going to be around for at least a few more years as Disney announced today that one if its most intriguing in-development projects is moving full steam ahead. Maleficent is a live action re-telling of … Continue reading →

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Gary Ross Not a Lock to Return for ‘The Hunger Games’ Sequel ‘Catching Fire’

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The Hunger Games is a certified mega success. It made a metric ton of bank at the box office and feels like it is only just beginning it’s reign in the limelight. So it seemed like a forgone conclusion that director Gary Ross would continue … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Branagh Jumps From ‘Thor’ to Jack Ryan

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The career of Kenneth Branagh is one of the most interesting in modern Hollywood. From Shakespeare to Super Heroes and lots in-between, Branagh has range beyond most modern filmmakers. He is a fantastic actor to boot. Last week we told you … Continue reading →

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The Untitled Jack Ryan Reboot Needs To Find a New Director

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Chris Pine rode a pretty big wave in the wake of Star Trek. He has great on screen presence, looks like a leading man and can even be pretty funny. So he started to pile up some more potential franchises … Continue reading →

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Scorsese and DiCaprio Joining Forces Again For ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street’

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Director Martin Scorsese (Gangs of New York, The Departed) and Leonardo DiCaprio (Shutter Island, The Aviator) have both committed to an adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street. This film will be the fifth time the duo will be working … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Total Recall’

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Not to be confused with the upcoming remake, this week’s pick is Paul Verhoeven’s classic sci-fi action film Total Recall (1990). It is based on Phillip K. Dick’s novel We Can Remember it for You Wholesale and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger … Continue reading →

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