Dec 30 2005Ultraviolet Poster
A new Russian poster for Kurt Wimmer's Ultraviolet has been released. I have no idea what the movie is, but Milla Jovovich is in it and here's the description according to IMDB:
Set in the late 21st century, a subculture of humans have emerged who have been modified genetically by a vampire-like disease (Hemophagia), giving them enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute intelligence, and as they are set apart from "normal" and "healthy" humans, the world is pushed to the brink of worldwide civil war (a war between humans and hemophages) aimed at the destruction of the "diseased" population. In the middle of this crossed-fire is - an infected woman - Ultraviolet (played by Milla Jovovich), who finds herself protecting a nine-year-old boy who has been marked for death by the human government as he is believed to be a threat to humans.
The only thing I care about is that Milla Jovovich is in this bad boy. She's usually cast in some pretty terrible movies, but as long as they don't mess with her face or body, it's all good.
Dec 30 2005Google finanes Broken Arrows
The founders of Google have take it upon themselves to step out of the conquering the world business and into the movie business. They recently announced that they're financing an independent film for their friend, Reid Gershbein, a graphics designer at DreamWorks Animation. The film is called Broken Arrows and according to the site is:
A story of love and a struggle over the virtues of free will versus destiny. It follows the journey of Reese, who becomes a hitman after he loses his wife and unborn child, as he confronts the forces of love, faith, and destiny.
Sure, whatever. The only thing anybody cares about here is that Google is involved. According to my study - which features a lot of graphs and diagrams - Google will become President of the United States in the year 2009. And that's not even an election year.
Broken Arrows [Official Site]
Dec 30 2005Meiling Melancon is Pyslocke
Meiling Melancon has been confirmed to play the role of Psylocke in the upcoming X3 film. She recently appeared in Brett Ratner's Rush Hour 2, and it's nice to see that he'll be using her again. Because if there's anything X3 is going to need, it's an Asian woman dressed as a deadly telepathic ninja. And by "deadly" I mean "super ultra sexy."
'X-Men 3' has another villain in Melancon [Hollywood Reporter]
Dec 29 2005Lady in the Water sneak peak
It's not very informative, but this sneak peak of Bryce Dallas Howard in Shyamalan's Lady in the Water is exciting stuff. And I'm not only saying that because Bryce Dallas Howard looks like she's about to go on a knife-wielding murder spree in this shot. Or maybe have blood start pouring out of her eyes and use telekinetic powers to strangle people.
Dec 29 2005Steven Spielberg to remake Marry Poppins
Steven Spielberg is apparently set to remake Marry Poppins, though I don't see any possible reason why. Sir Richard Eyre, the director of the London stage show of Mary Poppins, has been approached by Spielberg to helm a new version of the 1964 movie, saying, "Spielberg wants to make a new film of Mary Poppins and we've talked about it a lot. It will be hard to outdo the original but kids love the story and I'm sure that the remake will be a real success."
Unless they ditch the musical aspect and go with the futuristic flying machines shooting everybody to death with their ray guns, there's really no point to be remaking Marry Poppins. A more interesting remake for him to take on would be The Wizard of Oz. At least there you've got some CGI material to work with. And some flying monkeys. That's pretty cool, right?
Dec 27 2005300 Video Journal Up
The first video journal for Zack Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's 300 is up. And if all the blue screens don't look impressive, you can check out the concept art page which gives a rough composite of what the final shots will look like. There's not enough material to make any judgements yet, but it looks like they're heading in the right direction. And by "right direction" I mean they hired a lot of muscular guys in underwear.
First Look: Adapting the Graphic Novel [Official site]
Dec 27 2005Miami Vice Trailer
The new Miami Vice trailer is out and it looks like all sorts of fun. Michael Mann must really love the digital film he used for Collateral since the quality of the film looks exactly the same, as does all the cinematogrpahy. And considering he got his big break on the original TV series, it's exciting to see how a grown up Michael Mann will be able to improve on his original creation. Although the guy responsible for Collateral and Heat could take a dump on my head and I'd still give him a high five if I saw him on the street.
Miami Vice trailer [Apple]
Dec 27 2005Frank Miller wants five Sin City films
Frank Miller has stated that he's working on the script for Sin City 2 and is hoping that there will be a total of five Sin City films.
"I'm finishing the script right now for Sin City 2 - I can't wait to get back behind the camera. If I have my way, there's going to be five [films] - but that's if I have my way! Five would take care of all the graphic novels - but there's new material that I'm writing for the second one. There'll probably also be a separate graphic novel that I'll do. It's a Nancy Callahan story that I've been wanting to do."
My only complaint with the first Sin City was that all the stories felt too rushed, so if they spread the rest out among five films I'm sure they'll be great. Plus if they're sticking with Jessica Alba, I don't see how a Nancy Callahan story could possibly go wrong. Two hours of Jessica Alba playing a good-hearted stripper? We might as well hand over the Academy Award for Best Actress now.
Frank Miller Talks Sin City 2 [Empire]
Dec 27 2005Uwe Boll is still crazy as ever
Creature Corner has one of the most bizarre "interviews" I've ever read with director Uwe Boll. It's not very informative at all, but he does talk about his desire to cast The Rock or Jason Statham in his adaptation of Far Cry. Although I don't know how this guy keeps getting the money and resources to make his films, since he's clearly the worst possible director for any actor to attach their name to. I'm not saying that House of the Dead and Alone in the Dark were terrible movies, I'm just saying that if I had a choice between watching them and stabbing myself in the eye with a spoon, you better let the hospital know I'm on my way.
INTERVIEW: UWE BOLL [Creature corner]
Dec 27 2005Kill Bill will become one long kill-fest
Quentin Tarantino is set to release a merged version of Kill Bill in the theaters, complete with intermission.
"I want to cut the whole movie together like one big epic with an intermission in the middle like a 60s film," explained the iconic director. "It'll be coming out in theatres. I've been holding off because I've been working on it for so long that I just wanted a year off from Kill Bill and then I'll do the big supplementary DVD package" says QT.
As much as I liked the films, I don't think I have the patience or desire to watch them both again in the theater, especially one after the other. Maybe if they replaced one of the halves with softcore porn I could do it, but I don't think my brain could take 4-hours of people getting their heads chopped off.
"Kill Bill" Resurrected In One Cut [Dark Horizons]
Dec 26 2005Vincent Schiavelli (1948 - 2005)
Actor Vincent Schiavelli died of lung cancer today at the age of 57. You probably never heard his name, but if you've seen Ghost or One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest then you'd probably recognize his face. He's been in over a hundred films as that weird looking guy playing the minor role and he'll definitely be missed.
Dec 25 2005Brandon Routh is Superman
I don't care what people say, Brandon Routh just doesn't look the part of Superman. His chest is too small, his outfit is too goofy, and his overall physique just isn't what it's supposed to be. I'm not saying they should've put in the biggest grossest body builder they could find, but how about somebody with a little more mass? Although I must admit that this picture looks pretty damn sweet. Like a chocolate frosted donut dipped in liquid sugar and sprayed with whip cream.
