Who Will be Returning to Middle Earth for “The Hobbit”?
After numerous delays and a game of musical chairs with directors, The Hobbit is scheduled to hit theaters in December 2012 (part 1 that is). While the casting of the title character Bilbo Baggins has been announced, we are slowly hearing exactly what characters from the Lord of the Rings trilogy will be returning to […]
Danny Boyle Says “Trainspotting” Sequel is a Possibility
Danny Boyle hit it big when he directed 1996’s Trainspotting, and since then he has gone on to do films like A Life Less Ordinary, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Millions, Slumdog Millionaire, and his latest hit, 127 Hours. In an interview with Cinematical, the director revealed that a sequel (with returning cast) may happen. “It […]
Creators of “Hurt Locker” Shopping Low Budget International Thriller
Director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal achieved the top prize in Hollywood last year, walking away with Best Picture at the Academy Awards. What is even more amazing is that they did it on a low budget tense action/drama hybrid. Bigelow and Boal are apparently looking for some of the same magic as they […]
“District 9” Director and Star, Neill Blomkamp and Shartlo Copely Reunite for “Elysium”
Three years ago if you had asked someone who Neill Blomkamp and Shartlo Copely, it would have been quickly greeted with, “Who?” Although, many people on the street might still utter the same response, I wouldn’t expect it to stay that way. The two have now become a hot Hollywood commodity with the surprising critical […]
Warner Bros. Snaps up Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell Political Comedy
Yup, you read that correctly. Two of Hollywood’s hottest comedic properties are teaming up for a political comedy directed by Dinner for Schmucks director Jay Roach. The pitch package was the subject of an intense bidding war that left Warner Bros. standing as the victor. The comedy pits Ferrell and Galifianakis as political rivals in […]
“How to Train Your Dragon” Tops Annie Award Nominations – Read the Full Nominations List
Things have been a little rough this year with the Annie Awards. Both Disney and Pixar have pulled out of the awards due to a voting dispute. However, that didn’t stop voters from voting for Toy Story 3 in Best Animated Feature, Best Director (Lee Unkrich) and Best Screenplay (Michael Arndt). The film was however […]
“The King’s Speech” Wins Big at British Independent Film Awards
After viewing The King’s Speech last week I started predicting big wins for the picture, including potential Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards for Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Seems I’m not the only one on that wavelength. The film captured five awards at the British Independent Film Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, […]
The Villain in the New Spider-man Film is…
Nels Van Adder! Wait, who the hell is that? Proto-Goblin! Still not ringing any bells? Yeah, not for me either. Irrfan Khan, who many remember as the police officer in Slumdog Millionaire, will be playing the villain that I have named above (a villain nobody knows). I quickly researched said name on the most trusted […]
Missouri’s “Winter’s Bone” Continues to Rack Up Nominations in Independent Spirit Awards
Yesterday it was announced that Winter’s Bone won Best Film at the 2010 Gotham Awards, (read about it here) now the film has been nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Female Lead, Best Supporting Female, Best Supporting Male, and Best Cinematography, giving it the most nominations of the Independent Spirit Awards. Is […]