Category Archives: Filmmaking

New Trailer For ‘Drive Angry 3D’ Makes The Film Out To be A Grindhouse Flick

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Matt Raub

You know you can judge the merit of a film by the fact that it has 3D in it’s title. As if that gimmick alone is enough to draw an audience. Well that’s exactly what they’re doing over at Lionsgate … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Comedy, Cult Cinema, Filmmaking, Movies, News, Trailers, Video | Tagged amber heard, Dracula 2000, Drive Angry 3D, Ghost Rider, Jason X, Nic Cage, William Fichtner | 1 Comment

The Weinstein Company Wins MPAA Appeal and Gets ‘Blue Valentine’ An R Rating

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Matt Raub

There has been plenty of heat on the MPAA as of late. Cult horror director Adam Green (Hatchet, Frozen) recently had trouble with the organization giving his sequel to Hatchet an NC-17 rating, which is the financial kiss of death … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Business, Drama, Filmmaking, Indie, Legal, Movies, News, Weinstein Co. | Tagged Adam Green, Blue Valentine, Bob Weinstein, Derek Cianfrance, Harvey Weinstein, Hatchet 2, MPAA, Ryan Gosling, The Weinstein Company | 2 Comments

They May Be Confusing, But Check Out Two New Clips From ‘The Tempest’

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Matt Raub

Shakespeare’s The Tempest may be one of the most contrived and story-heavy piece of work in his collection, but that’s not stopping director Julie Taymor, who plans on bringing a direct adaptation of the play to theaters next year. Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adaptation, Books, Classics, Disney, Drama, Filmmaking, Movies, News, Video | Tagged Alan Cumming, Alfred Molina, Ben Whishaw, Chris Cooper, David Strathairn, Disney, Djimon Hounsou, Felicity Jones, Helen Mirren, Julie Taymor, Reeve Carney, Russell Brand, The Tempest, Tom Conti | Comments Off

Things Get Punchy In A New Trailer For ‘Ip Man 2′

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Sebastian Suchecki

While we may still be getting films like Warrior’s Way here in the states, there are still plenty of mind-blowing martial arts films being made across the world. One of those films is the first in the Ip Man franchise. … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Drama, Filmmaking, Foreign Films, Martial Arts, Movies, News, Trailers, Video | Tagged Donnie Yen, Ip Man, Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster, Kung Fu, Sammo Hung | Comments Off

Ricky Gervais and Emily Blunt to Appear in ‘Muppets’ Movie

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Jennifer Tomooka

Muppets are becoming more of the “hip” thing, as big stars keep finding themselves cast in the newest film. Ricky Gervais and Emily Blunt are the latest high-profile celebrities to join the growing list of cameos in Disney’s newest Muppets … Continue reading →

Posted in Casting, Disney, Filmmaking, Movies, News, Prequels and Sequels, Reboots and Remakes | Tagged Alan Arkin, Amy Adams, Billy Crystal, Chris Cooper, Emily Blunt, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Jack Black, James Brobin, Jason Segel, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Muppets, Nicholas Stroller, Rashida Jones, Ricky Gervais, Zach Galifianakis | Comments Off

James Gunn Gives Us A Release Date For ‘Super’

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Sebastian Suchecki

Ever since the first footage of the film crept it’s way through the tubes of the internets, fanboys everywhere have been clammoring for more of James Gunn’s upcoming super hero comedy Super, and it looks like we’re finally going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Comedy, Comics, Film Festivals, Filmmaking, Geek, IFC Films, Indie, Movies, News, Video | Tagged Ellen Page, IFC Midnight, James Gunn, Kevin Bacon, Liv Tyler, Michael Rooker, Nathan Fillion, Rainn Wilson, Super | Comments Off

Gore Verbinski Directing ‘The Lone Ranger’ For Disney

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Matt Raub

We hinted at it a while back, but now it looks like it’s officially news, as Pirates of the Carribbean helmer Gore Verbinski will be taking on the adventure of The Lone Ranger for Disney. Deadline has the scoop. Still … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Casting, Classics, Comics, Disney, Drama, Filmmaking, Movies, News | Tagged George Clooney, Gore Verbinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Carribbean, Rango, Steven Soderbergh, The Lone Ranger, Tonto | 1 Comment

Plot Revealed For ‘Underworld 4: New Dawn’

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Sebastian Suchecki

Vampires may be yesterday’s Zombies, but that doesn’t mean they still don’t look cool while wearing leather and killing werewolves. Luckily enough, that means it’s time for another installment of the Underworld series. There was a nasty rumor that Kate … Continue reading →