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DVD Playhouse--November 2009
11 hours ago | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
DVD Playhouse—November 2009
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Watchmen—The Ultimate Cut (Warner Bros.) Director Zack Snyder’s film of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ landmark graphic novel is as worthy an adaptation of a great book that has ever been filmed. In an alternative version of the year 1985, Richard Nixon is serving his third term as President and super heroes have been outlawed by a congressional act, in spite of the fact that two of the most high-profile “masks,” Dr. Manhattan (Billy Cruddup) and The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) helped the U.S. win the Vietnam War. When The Comedian is found murdered, many former heroes become concerned that a conspiracy is afoot to assassinate retired costumed crime fighters. Former masks Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman) and still-operating Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley, in an Oscar-worthy turn) launch an investigation of their own, all while the Pentagon’s “Doomsday »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
'Hansel and Gretel' to Get the Nazi Zombie Treatment
13 November 2009 4:32 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
By: Alison Nastasi
Gotta love those dark Germanic fairy tales. They are ripe with strange folklore, the supernatural, and some of the most grotesque creatures ever imagined. These stories are intrinsically woven into the fabric of horror culture. You would think there would be more amazing fairy tale film adaptations, but only a few immediately come to mind: The Company of Wolves, Little Otik, Snow White and the Seven Dwarf and Labyrinth. Perhaps they hold more magic on paper, but it's inevitable that filmmakers will continue to turn to these tales for inspiration.
Earlier this year it was reported that Tommy Wirkola, the Norwegian director behind the Nazi-zombie flick Dead Snow will make his first U.S. feature with Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. The film is being produced by Gary Sanchez Productions--the Paramount company run by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy and Kevin Messick.
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- Cinematical staff
DVD Review: ‘Will Ferrell: You’re Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush’
13 November 2009 9:49 AM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – When I first heard about Will Ferrell’s one-man Broadway show in which he would deliver a nearly-90-minute monologue as outgoing President George W. Bush, I was both excited at the potential and nervous as to how on Earth the talented comedian could keep it interesting for its full running time. Wouldn’t it play like an extended “Saturday Night Live” sketch? “You’re Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush” not only justifies its running time but is smart, clever, and well-written enough that I wished it was twice as long.
DVD Rating: 4.0/5.0
In his first-ever HBO special, Ferrell brings his Tony-nominated portrayal of George W. Bush to audiences who couldn’t make it to New York City earlier this year. Timed to coincide with Bush handing over the reins of the country to Barack Obama, “You’re Welcome America” is a searing, satirical look »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Judd Apatow to Chat About Funny People
13 November 2009 8:55 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Critically acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow (The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up) will be making a special visit to the Funny or Die writers' room to answer fan-submitted questions on his latest film Funny People via a special live event on www.funnyordie.com on Wednesday, Nov 18 from 12:30 - 1:00 Pm Pt (3:30 -4:00 Pm Et). Funny People takes audiences on a hilarious and revealing look at the world of stand-up comedy with the story of George Simmons, a famous comedian who is given a second chance at life. Funny People is coming to two-disc Blu-ray Hi-Def, two-disc Collector's Edition DVD, single-disc DVD and digital download on November 24, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
"I have never been more excited about a live stream. Actually that is not true," said Apatow.
Apatow will answer pre-submitted questions from Funny or Die's Facebook page (Facebook.com/FunnyOrDie.com) and »
Writer Tapped For Hansel and Gretel
12 November 2009 12:15 PM, PST | toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news »
The Hollywood Reporter.com is reporting that Dante Harper has been attached to work on the script for the action/horror project “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.” Tommy Wirkola, who directed and co-wrote the Nazi zombie horror comedy “Dead Snow” is directing the project for both Paramount and Gary Sanchez Productions. The film will be about the classic fairy tale siblings after their gingerbread house experience, which inspires them to become a witch-hunting duo. Gary Sanchez’s Kevin Messick, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy are producing the project. Stay tuned for more about “Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters” right here at Shockya.com. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) »
- Costa Koutsoutis
Tommy Wirkola’s Hansel and Gretel Gets a Writer
12 November 2009 11:45 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
As a fan of director Tommy Wirkola’s Nazi zombie opus “Dead Snow,” I’m super jazzed about the filmmaker’s upcoming Stateside project “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters,” a film that’s being produced for Will Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez Productions. According to The Hollywood Reporter, writer Dante Harper is set to handle scripting duties, which should be a pleasant surprise for fans of Charles Burns’ “Black Hole.” Harper, along with director David Fincher, had a hand in developing the comic book series. In case you’ve been out of the loop for a while, “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” follows the duo into adulthood, where they have become witch-hunting mercenaries. Co-producer Adam McKay, at one point, stated that he wanted to develop three of these, though I suspect his lofty ambitions will be greatly determined by the first’s box office success. »
- Todd
Hansel And Gretal Still Set To Kick Ass
12 November 2009 9:37 AM, PST | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »
Was it really April when I first covered this? Damn time flies…
Paramount Pictures have signed up Dante Harper to pen the script for their big screen adaptation of the children’s classic, Hansel and Gretal. The film, which is being directed by “Dead Snow” co-writer/director Tommy Wirkola for Paramount and Gary Sanchez Productions, sees the brother/sister pair as professional Witch hunters – so expect action aplenty!
The story takes place 15 years after the pairs first encounter with a witch, a story told in the classic tale first written by the Brothers Grimm, and the pair now make a living as bounty hunters – took that gingerbread house incident a bit seriously didn’t they?
According to THR, Kevin Messick, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy are producing the film, which is being described as a horror/comedy and is being likened to Shaun of the Dead. First film »
- Craig Sharp
Writers join Fright Night remake, Dead Snow director’s Hansel And Gretel
12 November 2009 7:41 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marti Noxon will script the remake of the 1985 vampire fave Fright Night for DreamWorks and producers Michael De Luca, Michael Gaeta and Alison Rosenzweig. She’s an appropriate choice, given her experience writing and producing for TV’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel.
The new film will maintain the mix of chills and humor from writer/director Tom Holland’s original, which stars Chris Sarandon as a suave but deadly bloodsucker who moves next door to a horror-loving teenager (William Ragsdale), who turns to a washed-up TV creature-feature host (Roddy McDowall) for help. The FX will be “modernized” (read: lots of CGI); a director and cast have yet to be signed. Noxon’s many other TV credits include Grey’S Anatomy, its spinoff Private Practice, Prison Break and, currently, the hit series Mad Men.
In addition, the trade reports that Dante Harper has been »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Writers join Fright Night remake, Dead Snow director’s Hansel And Gretel
12 November 2009 7:41 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marti Noxon will script the remake of the 1985 vampire fave Fright Night for DreamWorks and producers Michael De Luca, Michael Gaeta and Alison Rosenzweig. She’s an appropriate choice, given her experience writing and producing for TV’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel.
The new film will maintain the mix of chills and humor from writer/director Tom Holland’s original, which stars Chris Sarandon as a suave but deadly bloodsucker who moves next door to a horror-loving teenager (William Ragsdale), who turns to a washed-up TV creature-feature host (Roddy McDowall) for help. The FX will be “modernized” (read: lots of CGI); a director and cast have yet to be signed. Noxon’s many other TV credits include Grey’S Anatomy, its spinoff Private Practice, Prison Break and, currently, the hit series Mad Men.
In addition, the trade reports that Dante Harper has been »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Writers join Fright Night remake, Dead Snow director’s Hansel And Gretel
12 November 2009 7:41 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marti Noxon will script the remake of the 1985 vampire fave Fright Night for DreamWorks and producers Michael De Luca, Michael Gaeta and Alison Rosenzweig. She’s an appropriate choice, given her experience writing and producing for TV’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel.
The new film will maintain the mix of chills and humor from writer/director Tom Holland’s original, which stars Chris Sarandon as a suave but deadly bloodsucker who moves next door to a horror-loving teenager (William Ragsdale), who turns to a washed-up TV creature-feature host (Roddy McDowall) for help. The FX will be “modernized” (read: lots of CGI); a director and cast have yet to be signed. Noxon’s many other TV credits include Grey’S Anatomy, its spinoff Private Practice, Prison Break and, currently, the hit series Mad Men.
In addition, the trade reports that Dante Harper has been »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Writers join Fright Night remake, Dead Snow director’s Hansel And Gretel
12 November 2009 7:41 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marti Noxon will script the remake of the 1985 vampire fave Fright Night for DreamWorks and producers Michael De Luca, Michael Gaeta and Alison Rosenzweig. She’s an appropriate choice, given her experience writing and producing for TV’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel.
The new film will maintain the mix of chills and humor from writer/director Tom Holland’s original, which stars Chris Sarandon as a suave but deadly bloodsucker who moves next door to a horror-loving teenager (William Ragsdale), who turns to a washed-up TV creature-feature host (Roddy McDowall) for help. The FX will be “modernized” (read: lots of CGI); a director and cast have yet to be signed. Noxon’s many other TV credits include Grey’S Anatomy, its spinoff Private Practice, Prison Break and, currently, the hit series Mad Men.
In addition, the trade reports that Dante Harper has been »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Norway And Will Ferrell Figure Out How To Make Hansel & Gretel Fresh
12 November 2009 7:27 AM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Nearly 10 years into a world dominated by Shrek, it's hard to come up with a way to riff on fairy tales with even a hint of originality. By by God if a Norwegian hasn't figured out how to do it. Tommy Wirkola, who cowrote and directed the Nazi zombie movie Dead Snow, has hired writer Dante Harper to tackle Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. And yes, it is as awesome as you're thinking. According to THR, the movie takes place 15 years after the events inside the witch's house, and the brother-sister duo are motivated by their experience to become witch bounty hunters. Even better, the Gary Sanchez team that includes Adam McKay and Will Ferrell will be producing the horror comedy, which is obviously being compared to Shaun of the Dead. I firmly believe that there is only room for one Shaun of the Dead-esque movie in the world »
Hansel and Gretel:Witch Hunters Gets Writer
12 November 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
The Hollywood Reporter says that Dante Harper has been hired to write the script for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters . Dead Snow co-writer/director Tommy Wirkola is helming the project for Gary Sanchez Prods. and Paramount. The story picks up 15 years after the fairy-tale siblings traumatic gingerbread house incident, which provokes them to become witch bounty hunters. Sanchez execs Kevin Messick, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy are producing the horror-action comedy, which is said to have a gory-but-funny Shaun of the Dead vibe to it. (Makes sense if you've seen Dead Snow .) More details when we hear 'em. »
Dante Harper to write Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
12 November 2009 2:06 AM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »
Dante Harper will be working the screenplay for "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters." Tommy Wirkola ("Dead Snow") is directing the project for Will Ferrell's Gary Sanchez Productions and Paramount Pictures. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Norwegian pitched and plotted out the story line, which apparently follows the fairy-tale siblings some fifteen years after their gingerbread house incident, which provoked them to become witch bounty hunters. Kevin Messick, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy of Gary Sanchez are producing the horror-action comedy. This is being pitched as having a "Shaun of the Dead" gory-but-funny vibe. »
Ryan Reynolds Could Have Been Captain Marvel
11 November 2009 10:30 PM, PST | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Ryan Reynolds is setting himself up to be for superhero movies what Will Ferrell is for sports movies. Earlier this year, he turned in a pretty decent performance as Deadpool which will eventually turn into its own series. Next he.s signed up to play Green Lantern. For the sake of this argument, I.m also going to count Van Wilder as a superhero character because that dude is just plain awesome. That's three, and it could have been four. It turns out that writer Bill Birch also thought Reynolds would make a great Captain Marvel. Segal is currently working on a script for Shazam, the film adventures of Captain Marvel. Talking to CineFOOLS, Birch stated: .I always thought Ryan Reynolds would have been interesting but now that he.s Green Lantern that.s not an option.. Captain Marvel, as some may remember, is the alter ego of Billy Batson, »
Dante Harper to Polish Script for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
11 November 2009 9:55 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
It's been about six months since we first heard about Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, the brainchild of Dead Snow co-writer/director Tommy Wirkola under the auspices of Gary Sanchez Productions and Paramount. Now finally the project has a writer to take Wirkola's idea and smooth it out a bit: Dante Harper.
Harper's last genre film was Black Hole, which David Fincher has been developing (also at Paramount). But as for H&G: Witch Hunters, "[Wirkola] pitched and plotted out the story line, which picks up the fairy-tale siblings 15 years after their traumatic gingerbread house incident, which provoked them to become witch bounty hunters.
Sanchez execs Kevin Messick, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, and Chris Henchy are producing the horror-action comedy, which is pitched as having a gory-but-funny 'Shaun of the Dead' vibe."
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New Scribe to Sweeten 'Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters'
11 November 2009 8:06 PM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
Writer Dante Harper has been hired to sprinkle a few more bread crumbs on the script for Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters. Dead Snow co-writer/director Tommy Wirkola is helming the project for Gary Sanchez Prods. and Paramount. The Norwegian pitched and plotted out the story line, which picks up the fairy-tale siblings 15 years after their traumatic gingerbread house incident, which provoked them to become witch bounty hunters. But here's the cool news, Sanchez execs Kevin Messick, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy are producing the horror-action comedy, which is pitched as having a gory-but-funny Shaun of the Dead vibe. Harper also worked on the Cronenberg-esque screenplay for Black Hole, which director David Fincher has been developing at Paramount. »
And the nominees are…
11 November 2009 2:24 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Vampires definitely don’t suck.
“True Blood” and “Twilight” were the top nominees for the People’s Choice Awards. Fans cast more than 18 million votes online to select the nominees and will also choose the winners in 35 categories.
“Twilight” is up for Favorite Movie, Franchise and On-Screen Team for its trio of stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Stewart and Pattinson were also nominated individually for Favorite Movie Actress and Actor, and Lautner is up for Breakout Movie Actor.
The HBO phenomenon, “True Blood” was nominated for Favorite TV Obsession and Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show; star Anna Paquin also garnered a nod for TV Drama Actress.
Queen Latifah will host the awards on CBS on Jan. 6, 2010.
The complete list of nominees:
TV Drama: “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House,” “Lost,” “NCIS”
TV Comedy: “Desperate Housewives,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “The Office, »
- Leilani Laureano
Taylor Swift Collects Three People's Choice Awards Nominations
10 November 2009 7:21 PM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
The nominees for the 36th Annual People's Choice Awards has been unveiled Tuesday, November 10, and country singer Taylor Swift has received three nominations. The "You Belong with Me" hitmaker thus leads the pack in the music field, collecting more nods than fellow singers Carrie Underwood, Beyonce Knowles and Lady GaGa.
Through the announcement made at the Sls Hotel in Beverly Hills, it is uncovered that 19-year-old Swift will be competing against last year's favorite Underwood in two categories, Favorite Female Artist, for which she will be up against Beyonce as well, and Favorite Country Artist. She, moreover, vies for Favorite Pop Artist and is in competition with GaGa, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Black Eyed Peas for the title.
Beside Swift, other young Hollywoods collecting nominations for the awards are "Twilight" trio, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. In addition to the nod for Favorite On-Screen Team, Pattinson, Stewart »
- celebrity-mania.com
List of 36th People's Choice Awards Nominees in TV
10 November 2009 6:52 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
The vampires are feasting on the nominations list of 2010 People's Choice Awards. Announced Tuesday, November 10 at Beverly Hills' Sls Hotel, "True Blood" is among the shows gathering three nods. The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" follows next with two.
The HBO show takes in almost all the categories possible for one show to achieve, only missing the spot in Favorite Drama Actor. Meanwhile, as a newcomer "The Vampire Diaries" attains the honor to battle it out with "True Blood", "Lost", "Heroes" and "Supernatural" in the category of Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show.
However, not only the blood suckers are dominating the list but also the doctors. Representing "Grey's Anatomy" are Seattle Grace medical practitioners such as Patrick Dempsey and Katherine Heigl, and from "House M.D.", it's the chief of Princeton Plainsboro, Hugh Laurie.
In the comedy categories, this year's Emmys winner "30 Rock" fails to secure a slot in the Favorite Comedy but »
- AceShowbiz.com
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