Climate change is real, and it’s here. With the urgency of the situation comes the need for immediate solutions. But, how do you spread public awareness about a topic as crucial as climate change? It’s a good thing that there are tons of movies about climate change, sustainability, human-nature balance, etc. Movies provide educational content […]
Exhibs: No Upcharge for 48FPS “The Hobbit”
Good news for moviegoers who will be watching “The Hobbit” in the 48FPS format, because US exhibitors have decided not to add any charge on it. However, audience still need to pay additional for the usual 3D charge. Although someday, there might be a possibility of upcharge from the 24FPS to 48FPS viewing, Warner refused […]
“Expendables” Expanding to the Ladies
While “The Expendables 2” is exploding in theaters nationwide, Dutch Southern has been tasked to develop an all-female cast from the action franchise courtesy of the 1984 Private Defense Contractors. The company is beginning to talk around with prominent actresses in the action genre. 2012 has been a great year for female-driven flicks thanks to […]
‘SCARY MOVIE’ WRITERS SENDING UP ‘HUNGER GAMES’
EXCLUSIVE: It was only a matter of time before someone sent up one of the year’s runaway hits: Spoof auteurs Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer have come on board to write and direct THE STARVING GAMES, with K5 selling its international rights at Cannes. Though HUNGER GAMES will be front center for many of the jokes, other pics it […]
Nick Cassavetes Going (Back) To ‘Cali’
Exclusive News: After the huge success of The Notebook, Nick Cassavetes is set to direct ‘Cali’, a gritty action film that stars Kristen Stewart. The film tells of a couple from San Fernando Valley who decides to use a fake snuff movie to earn a load of cash. A few years after, Stewart’s character must […]
“On The Road” Gets A US Home at IFC Films, Sundance Selects
US distributions rights for the movie, “On The Road” has been acquired by AMC Networks, with plans to release the film around fall. The company’s film distribution outfits Sundance Selects and IFC Films will be releasing it. The film is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next week. AMC Networks has acquired the […]
Mara Spike’d on Jonze Project
Rooney Mara is in the final stages of negotiation for Spike Jonze’s next project alongside actors Joaquin Phoenix, Samantha Morton, and Amy Adams. This after Variety sources confirmed that Carey Mulligan opted out due to scheduling conflicts. With the screenplay by Jonze and himself directing the movie, it tells the story of a man falling […]
Patton Oswalt in Talks for Fox’s ‘Walter Mitty’
Exclusive News: Fresh from the positive reviews he got portraying the role of disabled Matt Freehauf in ‘Young Adult’, Patton Oswalt is in negotiations to join the cast of ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’. He is set to join fellow stars Kristen Wiig and Ben Stiller in this 20th Century Fox production. Oswalt is […]
“Transformers” 4 and 5 May Shoot Back to Back
EXCLUSIVE: News of a back-to-back shoot for Transformers 4 and 5 are ripe in speculation after executives of Hasbro and Paramount were happy with the $1 Billion earnings of the latest “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” movie. Hasbro has said that it is actively in talks with the studio for immediate plans, and sources of […]
Greenlight Decision Looming for WB’s Akira
It seems a long time ago when Warner Bros. announced an Akira movie with Appian Way set to produce. Fast forward to the present after several rewrites, revised budget, plus a change in director, and Warner Bros. is set to make a decision any time now after a Wednesday presentation to the execs. Reliable sources […]