Disney has kind of shied away from the evil overlord and controlling behavior which created a reputation that leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths. There has actually been very little controversy from Disney for a while, the studio even allowing surreal psychological horror movie Escape From Tomorrow to see the light of day even […]
Composure: A conversation with composer Rolfe Kent
While attending the 38th Toronto International Film Festival Trevor Hogg had the opportunity to chat with Rolfe Kent about composing the musical scores for Labor Day, Bad Words and Dom Hemingway… I don’t know if it’s a gift or a need to do it,” observes Rolfe Kent (Wedding Crashers). “When I heard something on the […]
Leeds International Film Festival 2013 – Ikarie XB-1 (1963)
Ikarie XB-1 (a.k.a. Voyage to the End of the Universe), 1963. Directed by Jindrich Polák.Starring Zdenek Stepánek, Frantisek Smolík, Dana Medrická, Irena Kacírková and Radovan Lukavský. SYNOPSIS: The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB 1 embarks on a long journey across the Universe, to search for life on the planets of Alpha Centauri. In 2163, […]
Prince William launches BAFTA campaign
Prince William was at BAFTA to promote a new campaign to encourage young people from all backgrounds to aspire to get into the film, television, and video game industries. Entitled Give Something Back, the idea is that BAFTA members and winners to share their knowledge of the industry and craft through sccholarships, lectures, and internships. […]
R.I.P. Syd Field (1935 – 2013)
Screenwriting guru Syd Field has died in his home at Beverly Hills in the age of 77. According to Variety, Field’s cause of death was hemolytic anemia. Field wrote the book Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, amongst many others, which has helped countless screenwriters. An obituary contained quotes from great writers Judd Apatow, Tina Fey […]
Winona Ryder talks Beetlejuice sequel
Beetlejuice 2 is all but confirmed with Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Dark Shadows writer Seth Grahame-Smith penning the screenplay and both Tim Burton and Michael Keaton looking set to return. Now it seems that Winona Ryder is interested in joining the project as well. In an interview with The Daily Beast, Ryder said, “I’m […]
Leeds International Film Festival 2013 – Nebraska (2013)
Nebraska, 2013. Directed by Alexander Payne.Starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Stacy Keach, Mary Louise Wilson and Rance Howard. SYNOPSIS: An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize. A scam letter from Mega Sweepstakes […]
Comic Book Review – Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #12
Villordsutch reviews Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #12… “Our yearlong celebration of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary concludes! All eleven Doctors must team up if there’s any hope of defeating his latest and most surprising adversary! Everything has been leading up to this epic conclusion!“ As with Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #11, our latest offering […]
Producer Charles Roven talks Batman vs. Superman, filming to begin in February
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale may be done with Batman, but much like screenwriter David S. Goyer, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises producer Charles Roven is set for a second spell with the Caped Crusader when Batman vs. Superman hits cinemas in 2015, and Roven – who also produced this year’s Man […]
No contact between J.J. Abrams and Mark Hamill over Star Wars: Episode VII, according to Samuel L. Jackson
Do you trust Samuel L. Jackson? The actor appeared on David Letterman last night and during the now regular grilling concerning the Star Wars franchise, Jackson revealed that he spoke to Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker himself, who told him that J.J. Abrams was yet to contact him about reprising the role for 2015’s hotly-anticipated Star […]