Category Archives: Directors

Supposedly ‘Men In Black III’ is WIll Smith’s Idea

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

In what is probably the least surprising news ever, Men in Black III was all Will Smith’s idea. Men in Black III director Barry Sonnenfeld was recently interviewed by UK entertainment magazine Contactmusic, in which he confirmed that the story … Continue reading →

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The Griswolds Are Heading Back Out For Another ‘Vacation’

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

The original Vacation movie is a bona fide classic. The film was made during the primes of Chevy Chase, John Hughes and Harold Ramis, three of the most prolific names in 80s pop culture. It spawned a hit and miss franchise that … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter’

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday pick is Manhunter (1986), Michael Mann’s film adaptation of Thomas Harris’s classic novel Red Dragon. The film stars William Petersen, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Dennis Farina, Stephen Lang, and Tom Noonan. Manhunter is one of … Continue reading →

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First Trailer for Morgan Spurlock’s Nerd Doc ‘Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope’ Hits The Web

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Matt Raub

For those lucky millions who have made it to San Diego in July for Comic-Con International, you know how truly epic it is for fans. That’s why infamous niche documentary director Morgan Spurlock felt it was time to put the … Continue reading →

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J.J. Abrams And Paramount to Extend Deal Through 2015

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

According to a joint press release, Paramount Pictures and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions have agreed to an extension of their exclusive, first-look agreement through December 2015. The deal looks to be incredibly lucrative for both sides. “J.J. is a … Continue reading →

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New Poster For Tim Burton’s Next Stop-Motion Animated Film ‘Frankenweenie’

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

2012 is going to be a big year for stop-motion animation, with three high profile stop-motion animated features invading cinema’s throughout the year. The most notable of this bunch is Tim Burton’s next feature, Frankenweenie, which is a feature length, … Continue reading →

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‘Twisted Metal’ Crashing Its Way Onto the Big Screen

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance co-director Brian Taylor is set to write and direct a live action adaptation of the iconic video game Twisted Metal. Sony Pictures has offered Taylor a 7-figure deal to head up the film. Like the … Continue reading →

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‘Transformers’ Planning To Return in 2014 With a Reboot

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Matt Raub

Living with the immediate “ADD” audience that exists today, it’s hard for major studios to believe that kids today can follow the plot of any single movie, let alone a multi-film franchise like what Michael Bay has done with Transformers. … Continue reading →

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