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Lionsgate picks up release rights to Solomon Kane
12 November 2009 9:55 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Lionsgate has picked up the Us distribution rights to Solomon Kane, based on the character created by Conan writer Robert E. Howard, according to Fangoria.
The Puritan gunslinger, who fights supernatural evil in Pre-Revolutionary America, first appeared in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in 1928 and went on to feature in several comic books published by Marvel and Dark Horse.
I've included the official trailer below. The film tells the origins of the 16th century antihero and is aimed to be the first of a trilogy.
It stars James Purefoy in the title role, Max von Sydow as Solomon's father, Mackenzie Crook as deranged priest Father Michael, Rachel Hurd-Wood as Meredith Crowthorn, Pete Postlethwaite as Puritan patriarch William Crowthorn and Alice Krige as his wife Katherine, and Ian Whyte as a demon called The Reaper.
Kane is a brutal mercenary fighting in Africa for Queen Elizabeth I but, after an encounter with The Reaper, »
- David Bentley
Lionsgate Picks Up 'Solomon Kane'
12 November 2009 9:16 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
The U.S. distribution rights for the film adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s “Solomon Kane” have been acquired by Lionsgate.
According to Fangoria, the rights were picked up at the American Film Market and may lead to “Solomon Kane” having a full theatrical release before coming out on DVD.
The $40 million film was written and directed by Michael J. Bassett and stars James Purefoy as the title character. Bassett’s previous films include “Deathwatch” and “Wilderness” while Purefoy is perhaps best known for his role as Marc Antony on the HBO series, “Rome.” Legendary film actor Max Von Sydow also stars in the movie along with Rachel Hurd-Wood, Pete Postlethwaite and Alice Krige.
Created by Howard in 1928, Solomon Kane is a 16th century Puritan warrior who wanders the world in search of evil monsters to slay. Bassett’s film re-imagines Kane as a mercenary soldier who converts to Puritanism »
- Blair Marnell
Lionsgate opens for Solomon Kane, Genius takes Tell Tale
10 November 2009 12:05 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Fango editor Tony Timpone reported in from the American Film Market with word that Lionsgate has apparently picked up U.S. rights to Solomon Kane. The supernatural adventure was written and directed by Deathwatch and Wilderness helmer Michael J. Bassett, based on the character created by Conan scribe Robert E. Howard.
Release plans have yet to be ironed out, though our source suggests the film might get theatrical play before heading to DVD. We’ll keep you posted on confirmed details. Solomon Kane stars James Purefoy (pictured) in the title role of a mercenary who has renounced his violent, bloodthirsty past, then finds his soul tested when he must protect a family from evil forces. The cast also includes The Exorcist’s Max Von Sydow, The Omen’s Pete Postlethwaite, Sleepwalkers’ Alice Krige and An American Haunting’s Rachel Hurd-Wood.
In addition, it was revealed yesterday that Genius Products has nabbed U. »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Sophie Okonedo in Skin: Black Daughter of White Parents
28 October 2009 11:32 PM, PDT | Alternative Film Guide | See recent Alternative Film Guide news »
Sophie Okonedo in Skin Winner of four audience awards, including at the AFI Dallas and Santa Barbara film festivals, Skin tells the factually inspired (and quite curious) story of Sandra Laing (Hotel Rwanda’s Academy Award nominee Sophie Okonedo as an adult; Ella Ramangwane as child), the "black" daughter of "white" Afrikaner parents (veterans Sam Neill and Alice Krige), who until then — South Africa in the 1950s — had been unaware that they must have had some black ancestors. Though raised as a white girl by her parents, Sandra soon discovers the importance of her skin color after she’s officially reclassified as black and is expelled from her school. Her parents then fight a judicial battle to have their [...] »
- Andre Soares
Movie Review: Skin Is Deep
28 October 2009 12:10 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
The corrosive legacy of South Africa's apartheid system is still being felt, 15 years after that country's first free elections and its move to majority rule. To get a sense of just how deep the lingering effects of institutionalized racism must run, take yourself to Anthony Fabian's Skin, a powerful and compelling drama based on a true story that still resonates. It opens Friday (10.30.09) in limited release. The film looks at the life of Sandra Laing (played by Sophie Okonedo as a teen and adult, Ella Ramangwane as a child), a black-looking child born to white parents in South Africa in the mid-1950s. Though her parents, Abraham and Sannie (Sam Neill, Alice Krige), are in denial as the film begins, it's apparent to anyone who sees Sandra that she is, to use the terms of apartheid, colored, meaning of mixed race... »
- Marshall Fine
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 1
27 October 2009 5:54 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Given man's unwavering fascination with woman, it's no surprise that the female star acts as the anchor to a dominant portion of horror pictures. I mean really, who wants to see a bare chested man tearin ass through the woods screaming at the top of his lungs while a bladed assailant nips at his heels? I don't - I know that much, although I'm certain there are plenty of men who would disagree (and that's okay with me, to each his own!). The simple fact remains however, women bring a unique appeal and certain sensual atmosphere to film that no man ever could. And it's not all about gratuitous T&A.
There's a comforting quality in the hands of the heroine; a fascinating maternal strength that, as a man I cannot genuinely relate to. I can however admire, and in many cases it's nearly impossible to not admire the lone »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Matt Molgaard)
14 New Solomon Kane Photos
25 October 2009 9:44 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Today we have 14 new hi-res photos from the upcoming “Solomon Kane” movie.
It tells the heroic story of a savage warrior in 16th Century England who seeks redemption for a lifetime of sins by renouncing violence to live a life of purity, only to find himself compelled to pick up his sword once again to vanquish a growing evil.
James Purefoy has been cast as puritan swordsman Solomon Kane in a movie of the same name to be made from the stories of “Conan the Barbarian” creator Robert E. Howard. Kane is a 16th century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him but is determined to redeem himself by living peaceably. But he finds himself dragged out of retirement for a fight against evil.
Rachel Hurd-Wood, Solomon Kane
“Solomon Kane” also starring Pete Postlethwaite, Max Von Sydow, Rachel Hurd Wood, Alice Krige, Mackenzie Crook, and directed by Michael Basset. »
- Allan Ford
Sitges ’09: My Sitges Story—Part 9
15 October 2009 3:10 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Sunday, October 11
Things are winding down at the 42nd edition of Spain’s Sitges international film festival (see last report here and go here for the fest’s official site), yet there are dozens more genre flicks left to see. So many movies, so little time! When Monday, October 12 rolls around, the event will have screened nearly 150 flicks. And that doesn’t count encores, dozens of shorts and the free screenings held at the town’s Brigadoon theater, where retrospectives on Eurohorror actor Jack Taylor, Vampyres director José Larraz and schlockmeister Juan Piquer Simon (Pieces, Slugs), plus Asian and Bollywood sidebars, unreel for both moviegoers and beachcombers.
My day gets off to an early 10:30 a.m. start with Solomon Kane, the new film by Britain’s Michael J. Bassett, director of Deathwatch and Wilderness. The lead character (played by Rome’s James Purefoy) is based on Conan creator Robert E. Howard »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Tony Timpone)
Fantastic Fest 09: Another review of Solomon Kane
9 October 2009 1:29 PM, PDT | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
Year: 2009
Directors: Michael J. Bassett
Writers: Michael J. Bassett
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: rochefort
Rating: 6 out of 10
The 1600's don't get nearly enough love in cinema, and it's a real shame. The era of witch hunts, musketeers, and flintlock pistols is a ripe one, and has been the setting for such gems as "Captain Blood", "The Three Musketeers" (partial to the Oliver Reed one, of course; totally badass), and "The Conqueror Worm" (aka "Witchfinder General"). And as much money as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films have made, their success has led more to the greenlighting of franchises based on rides and brands than any real cinematic rediscovery of the 17th century. Anyway, there's something genuinely irresistible about this time frame, at least for me.
I don't know if it's the constant specter of religious strife in the pre- and post-Cromwell era, the fact that this part of »
Fantastic Fest 2009: Debbie's Wrap-Up
7 October 2009 8:00 AM, PDT | Slackerwood | See recent Slackerwood news »
The out-of-town fans, actors, filmmakers and film critics have gone home, the parties are over and the post-fest colds are slowly fading after Fantastic Fest 2009. It seems like a good time to reflect over and share my personal festival experience this year, including some films you might want to check out.
Movie highlights:
Solomon Kane - The talented and charismatic British actor James Purefoy portrays the title fictional character created by pulp-era writer Robert E. Howard, best known for his Conan the Barbarian series. Sword and sorcery adventure takes a twist, set in the Puritan era in a grim time portrayed through rain and snow. Despite all the action that packs a wallop in this film, what is truly the core of Solomon Kane is the vision of one man's path to redemption, found in an unlikely manner. The supporting characters in the Crowthorn family were well-cast, with Pete Postlethwaite »
- Debbie Cerda
Fall Frights: Silent Hill (Film Review)
4 October 2009 3:07 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
In the spirit of Halloween '09, we're breaking out reviews (some new, some old) of some Fall Frights you may want to work into your monthly viewing.
Silent Hill - Fangoria Archives: Originally Published 4/2006
Saying that Silent Hill is the best movie yet based on a horror video game will no doubt strike many as damning with faint praise. Sure, when the competition is the likes of Doom, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and the, ahem, oeuvre of Uwe Boll, there’s really nowhere to go but up. This time, though, you get more of a sense of a filmmaker committing to making a real movie out of the source material instead of just hitching a who-cares plot onto a marketable title. Not that the storyline of Silent Hill is especially complex, but director Christophe Gans and screenwriter Roger Avary are clearly committed to recreating the game experience in the cinematic medium; having never played it myself, »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Solomon Kane’
27 September 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Solomon Kane, based on Conan creator Robert E. Howard’s series of stories, begins the film slashing his way around the world destroying anything, and anyone, who gets in his way. He even kills his own men, especially when they show cowardice. This tirade of evil comes to a screeching halt once Kane encounters the Devil’s Reaper, whom the devil has sent to collect Kane’s soul. Kane, barely escaping with his life, realizes his evil ways have led him to this point and decides that he must change if he is to survive. Once he realizes the error of his ways, he then embarks on a new life, relinquishing violence and his evil ways in an effort to achieve redemption.
Of course, if Kane had stuck to that decision, this would be a very short movie indeed. Fortunately, he doesn’t and inevitably must return to his violent ways. »
- Chris Ullrich
Sleepwalkers (DVD Review)
19 September 2009 8:16 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Every now and then I trip over a film so incredibly quirky I have difficulty deciding if I enjoy the picture, or loathe it. Stephen King’S Sleepwalkers is the perfect example of the type of movie I’m referencing. It’s hideously taboo, cheesy and completely devoid of any form of logic. And yet, I have trouble refraining from watching the picture at least once a year or so. Does that make it a good flick? Not necessarily. However, I’m not so quick to brand this one the utter failure that so many critics have eagerly done.
Sure this tale of life draining incestuous shape-shifters is wrong on plenty of levels, but there are some great moments that really sway my negative views quite a bit. For starters, Madchen Amick is adorable as Tanya Robertson, a spunky high schooler that the shape-shifting Charles Brady (Brian Krause) immediately sets his sights on. »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Matt Molgaard)
New Solomon Kane Featurette
16 September 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
MTV has posted this new featurette on Solomon Kane . Written and directed by Michael J. Bassett, the film stars James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Alice Krige and Mackenzie Crook. Solomon Kane is an epic adventure adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of "Conan the Barbarian." Solomon Kane (Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fight once more when a dark power threatens the land. »
New Solomon Kane Featurette
16 September 2009 1:41 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Solomon Kane will debut tonight as part of the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness series, and to help prime audiences for what they're gonna see, a new promotional featurette has just popped up online.
Max Von Sydow (The Exorcist), Pete Postlethwaite (The Omen remake), Rachel Hurd-Wood (Perfume: The Story of a Murderer), and Alice Krige (Silent Hill) all star in the strange tale of a 16th Century Puritan tormented by his past evils.
Synopsis
The first part in a trilogy series, Solomon Kane is an epic adventure adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of "Conan the Barbarian." Solomon Kane (James Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fight once more when a dark power threatens the land. »
- Uncle Creepy
New Solomon Kane Featurette Revealed!
15 September 2009 9:10 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
MTV has revealed a new featurette for Solomon Kane, the epic adventure written and directed by Michael J. Bassett.
The film stars James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Alice Krige and Mackenzie Crook.
Solomon Kane is adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of Conan The Barbarian. Solomon Kane (Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fight once more when a dark power threatens the land.
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'Silent Hill' sequel in the works.
14 September 2009 10:55 PM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Roger Avary and Samuel Hadida of Davis Films will bring a sequel to the successful "Silent Hill." The first film opened on April 21st, 2006 with $20 million before ending off with $46.9 million domestically. Internationally, the horror fared well with a strong $50.6 million grossed. Budget was around $50 million. Apparently Davis Films plans to shoot this after "Resident Evil 4" next year. Film is based on the game by Konani. The cast of the first offering included Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Sean Bean, Deborah Kara Unger, Alice Krige, Kim Coates and Tanya Allen. »
New Still from Solomon Kane Stares at You Sternly
14 September 2009 8:50 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
In anticipation of Solomon Kane's debut as part of the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness series this Wednesday, another new promotional still has appeared in our mailbox, so we're opting to post it here instead of just forwarding it to you all!
Max Von Sydow (The Exorcist), Pete Postlethwaite (The Omen remake), Rachel Hurd-Wood (pictured, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer), and Alice Krige (Silent Hill) all star in the strange tale of a 16th Century Puritan tormented by his past evils.
Synopsis
The first part in a trilogy series, Solomon Kane is an epic adventure adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of "Conan the Barbarian." Solomon Kane (James Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced »
- Uncle Creepy
Redband trailer for 'Solomon Kane' added!
14 September 2009 1:02 AM, PDT | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
See the very entertaining redband trailer for "Solomon Kane," starring James Furefoy, Max Von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite,Rachel Hurd-Wood, Mackenzie Crook and Alice Krige. The character of Solomon Kane was originated by pulp-era writer Robert E. Howard, the legendary creator of Conan and Red Sonja. The film adaptation tells the heroic story of a savage warrior in 16th Century England who seeks redemption for a lifetime of sins by renouncing violence to live a life of purity, only to find himself compelled to pick up his sword once again to vanquish a growing evil. »
New Trailer For Solomon Kane
12 September 2009 2:52 AM, PDT | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
The first feature trailer has been released for Solomon Kane, the fantasy adventure starring James Purefoy and based on the novel by “Conan” creator Robert E. Howard.
James Purefoy stars as Solomon Kane, a wandering 16th century hero whose haunted past forces him to redeem himself by battling a growing evil in his homeland in this big-screen incarnation of Robert E. Howard’s cloaked pulp character. Deathwatch’s Michael J. Bassett directs from his own script, with Max von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Alice Krige, and Mackenzie Crook co-starring.
Solomon Kane is expected for UK release early 2010.
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