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Michael Jackson's Run In With Tyrese Gibson And The Real 'Spider-Man 4' Villain In Today's Twitter-Wood

28 October 2009 7:43 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

The Twitter-Wood feed assembled after the jump is the fine work of Mr. Brian Warmoth, but he seems to have disappeared before finishing the evening's intro bump. So you're stuck with me, @geminibros, your friendly neighborhood MTV Movies Blog editor.

I may not have Brian's panache, but I can still fill you in on what's shaking in the Twitter-Wood today. Rob Zombie just wrapped up the audio commentary for the director's cut of "Halloween II," "Harry Potter" star Tom Felton decided on his Halloween costume -- I wholeheartedly approve -- and "Shaun of the Dead" writer/director Edgar Wright saw the Coen brothers' new one, "A Serious Man." I wholeheartedly approve of that as well. Meanwhile, Brian Lynch has the real scoop on the next "Spider-Man" villain and Sarah Silverman shares a downright baffling twitpic. Also, Tyrese Gibson shares his very special moment with Michael Jackson, clinching himself the top »

- Brian Warmoth

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The Balloon Boy, 'New Moon' In Rome And Wolf T-Shirts In Today's Twitter-Wood

15 October 2009 8:09 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

As the search for Falcon Heene, the six-year-old boy feared to have been trapped in a runaway Colorado balloon, continues today, the story has more or less less consumed the Twittersphere. Twitter-Wood hasn't been immune to that effect with Alyssa Milano, Simon Pegg and plenty of others posting about the unresolved scenario.

On the flipside of the Twitterverse, cast members of "New Moon" have been swapping tweets in anticipation of the movie's scene screenings at next week's Rome Film Festival. Check out who's been talking to whom, along with Rainn Wilson's new wolf T-shirt, Tom Felton's metal T-shirt and what's been going on in Diablo Cody's dreams. It's all after the jump in the Twitter-Wood report for October 15, 2009.

Twitter Pic of the Day:

@TomFelton just seen that @dramamagazine is now out and about! probably the strangest piece of clothing i've ever had to wear!!! hmmmm be a »

- Brian Warmoth

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Edward Norton's Marathon, Paris Hilton's Halloween Costume And Juggalo Culture In Today's Twitter-Wood

29 September 2009 3:30 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

The Fall season always means two things -- it's time to wrap up marathon training and start planning Halloween costumes. Edward Norton and Paris Hilton are on top of those tasks, respectively. Norton's planning on running with some Kenyans in New York on November 1st, while Paris is hard a work costume hunting, but you'll have click on down to see where she's shopping.

Also today, Alyssa Milano emphatically denied that she is pregnant, so rumor-mongers back off. Read on to check out what she said, as well as where John Hodgman has been reading about Juggalos, what the weather is like on the "Eclipse" set and what Paul Reubens would have looked like in your high school yearbook. It's all in the Twitter-Wood report for September 29, 2009.

Twitter Pic of the Day:

@peeweeherman http://pic.gd/2ffdbb if you haven't already seen it, check out yearbookyourself.com

-Paul Reubens, »

- Brian Warmoth

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Chopping Block: Megadeth, Dethklok, Austrian Death Machine

24 September 2009 2:06 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

In each Fangoria Musick Chopping Block, we'll be taking a look at a trio of recent releases.

In this installment, Fango grabs the latest releases from Megadeth, Dethklok, and Austrian Death Machine - three flavors of death, and two having fictional frontmen. It's the Deth Edition...

Megadeth - Endgame

Roadrunner Records

Back in 1993, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine was the second interview I'd ever conducted. Only 16 at the time and sporting a horrible Iowa-style metalhead mullet, taking a seat next to Dave was a huge deal. One thing that was clear to me even in my youth was that there's two types of metal fans: one's that like Megadeth, and one's that don't. The very traits that draw some listeners into the fold are the same that drive others away. Megadeth is a unique thrash-metal beast.

While the late '90's and early 2000's were not kind to the band (lineup changes, »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)

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Sdcc '09: ICv2 Comics & Media Conference

20 July 2009 1:07 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Fango's own Pam Koller checked in from the West Coast last night with a little update about a pre-Comic-Con event that budding media creators might want to attend.

Taking place on Wednesday, July 22nd at the San Diego Marriott (next to the Convention Center) from 1-5pm (just prior to preview night), ICv2's Comics & media Conference is for building connections between Comics and Film, TV, and Gaming.

Full details below. From ICv2's website:

San Diego Comic-Con International has become the place where the worlds of comics, film, TV and videogames all meet. Now there’s a ticketed conference, held in conjunction with Comic-Con, where the business and creative leaders from comics and media can gather to find ways to build stronger, more successful connections.  

The ICv2 Comics and Media Conference, held Wednesday afternoon just before Comic-Con Preview Night, is a ticketed half-day event with programming and networking opportunities »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)

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Movie News Wrap Up: June 14, 2009

14 June 2009 6:42 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

This week:

The box office has a severe Hangover; Vertigo tries to find the real Exorcist; Ed Neumeier talks RoboCop; Angelina Jolie is Wanted; Megan Fox is a Vampire Slayer and Dwayne Johnson goes Commando.

 

Box office

The Hangover was a holdover this week in the number 1 position. The R-rated comedy should bank another $33 million over the weekend to bring the total of the film up to $100 million after one week on release. With a sequel already in development it looks like this is a new lucrative franchise for Warner Bros - one that doesn’t involve costly special effects. Up held onto the runner-up spot with a weekend take of about $30 million showing that people just love Pixar movies.

Tony Scott’s The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 arrived at number 3 this weekend with a gross of $25 million. The Denzel Washingtion/ John Travolta starrer faced some hefty competition but its opening »

- Niall Browne

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Rumor Mill: The Rock’s Commando Remake? Megan Fox: Vampire Slayer? Bond 23 in Afghanistan?

10 June 2009 2:10 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »

A couple rumors are circulating the interwebs this week, so I thought I'd put together a small round-up. First up, JoBlo caught wind of an article in the Australian magazine Rci that claims a remake of the 1980's Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic Commando is being developed.  Another site, Cinefools, has also heard rumblings of a Commando reboot, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson rumored to star. Hollywood is rebooting all the other Schwarzenegger action films (Predator, Total Recall..etc) so why not Commando? And The Rock has long been compared as the Arnold of the next generation. Some might recall a mini "passing of the torch" in The Rundown. Mark this rumor as possible. UK Newspaper The Guardian speculates that the 23rd James Bond film will feature "the poppy fields and drug barons of [Afghanistan]." Apparently the screenwriters of the next Bond adventure sought technical advice from the British embassy in Kabul, »

- Peter Sciretta

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Dwayne Johnson Sizing Up for Commando Remake?

9 June 2009 8:12 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Cinefools heard through the grape vine that the Commando remake that was rumoured last week here is in fact happening. And even though it's in early development, rumors are circulating that Dwayne Johnson is being considered to fill Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoes. Well, he might just be bad-ass enough!

But wait, who should take the daughter's role? The original being one that belonged to a young Alyssa Milano?

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Weekly Ketchup: My Three Schwarzenegger Remakes

5 June 2009 10:32 AM, PDT | Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news »

This week's Ketchup sees Hollywood continuing its love affair with remakes, sequels, and movies based upon old toys and comic strip orange cats, as well as yet another Hamlet movie. #1 The Governator's Movies Continue On (Mostly) Without Him: Total Recall, Predators And... Commando Arnold Schwarzenegger might not be making movies anymore, but his filmography is quickly becoming one of the most mined resources for remakes and sequels. First up, there is the news that Columbia has chosen Total Recall remake writer: Kurt Wimmer, writer/director behind Equilibrium and Ultraviolet, and scripter behind in-production projects Salt (starring Angelina Jolie) and Law... »

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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Commando Being Remade

4 June 2009 8:00 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »

When Arnold Schwarzenegger leaves the Governor's mansion, he could easily return to Hollywood since most of his old movies are currently being remade. First there was the new "Terminator" franchise, then "Predator," then "Total Recall" and now "Commando." JoBlo is reporting that Australian magazine called Rci is claiming that "Commando" is being considered for a remake. Not much more information is given, but the site has confirmed "whispers" at 20th Century Fox about moving forward with a new film. The original 1985 movie revolves around a retired elite commando (Schwarzenegger), who has only a few hours to find and rescue his daughter (Alyssa Milano) from an exiled dictator. This wouldn't be the first time that "Commando" would be remade, Russia made their own copy last year. Check out the trailer for it below. Russian "Commando" Trailer: »

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Commando Remake in Development?

4 June 2009 6:31 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

Just yesterday we posted an update on the previously announced remake of Total Recall [1], and one of the reasons why I questioned the feasibility of this particular remake is that the original was largely built around the appeal and star power of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Well, it looks like yet another Schwarzenegger film is up for a possible redo as well: the 1985 action flick Commando. According to JoBlo [2], an article in an Australian magazine called Rci claims that a Commando remake is currently in development. There are no further details to be had at this time (and in fact, I haven't even been able to verify that this magazine exists) so I would definitely take it with a grain of salt. At this rate, however, I wouldn't be surprised if every single Schwarzenegger flick had been remade by the time he gets out of office! At least the Terminator, Conan and »

- Sean

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Commando to Be Remade as Well?

4 June 2009 6:14 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

The remake train keeps chugging along, with rumors swirling that an Arnold Schwarzenegger 80s classic is set to reboot. JoBlo was pointed to a piece in an Australian magazine named Rci that indicated Commando was in line for a remake.

The site also checked with its own sources who also have, "heard whispers" of this remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film. The source also indicated that the idea for the reboot had been brewing for some time now.

We'll be sure to keep you posted on any and all updated surrounding this possible remake as soon as we have more information.

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Next on the Remake Chopping Block: Commando?

3 June 2009 9:34 PM, PDT | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »

I know what you’re thinking: “A remake of ‘Commando?’ Bull! Why would anyone remake a brainless action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1985?” Um, why would they remake “A Nightmare on Elm Street” or “Red Dawn” from 1984, or “Conan” from 1982? The real question isn’t why they’re remaking “Commando”, it’s why wouldn’t they remake “Commando”? At this point, one movie from the ’80s is as good as another, so trying to make sense of why Hollywood chooses to remake one movie and not others is kind of pointless. Having said that, there are rumors that a remake of “Commando” is on the horizon. The news comes from Joblo.com, who wouldn’t necessarily say they’ve confirmed the remake rumors, but that they do know someone who has “heard whispers” of said remake ambitions. Why just whispers? Probably because if you went around telling people out loud »

- Nix

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Schwarzenegger's 'Commando' Getting Remake

3 June 2009 9:20 PM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »

It's been speculated, including by the California Governor himself, that once Arnold Schwarzenegger leaves his political office in Sacramento, that he may return to motion pictures. It makes sense, particularly given that all the franchises that enabled him to rise to prominence, financial independence, and yes, political aspiration, are getting remade, rebooted or continued: Terminator, Predator, Total Recall...and now, Commando (yeah, we know...but don't shoot the messenger, folks, Ok?).

JoBlo is reporting that Australian magazine Rci has made the claim that Schwarzenegger's take on 'Rambo' is being considered for a remake. Not much info beyond that is given, but the site has confirmed "whispers" at 20th Century Fox about moving forward with a new film.

The original 1985 movie revolves around a retired elite commando (Schwarzenegger), who has only a few hours to find and rescue his daughter (Alyssa Milano) from an exiled dictator. »

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The 10 Best Revenge Movies of All Time

19 May 2009 12:18 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

Given the recent DVD/Blu-Ray release of Taken, in which Liam Neeson beats the crap out of the Euro trash villains that dare to kidnap his daughter, now seems an appropriate time to step back and offer our picks for the ten best revenge movies ever made. There are, to be sure, lots and lots of quality ones. Before getting to the list, though, several caveats should be made clear. First, so many films feature revenge as a major component in a storyline that it was difficult to determine what qualifies a "revenge movie." Second, there are certain commonly accepted staples of the genre (Death Wish) and others that I don't particularly like (Gladiator), but I've included them for the prominence of their revenge plots, their general stature and the sheer badass nature of their iconic heroes. In other words, in crafting this list I took more into account than my own personal preferences, which »

- Robert Levin

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Dolph Lundgren Film Fest Report From The New Bev!

30 April 2009 1:00 AM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »

It was Saturday evening, April 18th and several events were the buzz of the Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors. There was of course Fango's own "vampire ball", a replacement to the usual ice cream social they throw every year. Or the Laid To Rest premiere at the Laemmmle's Grande. But your faithful Icons staffers Robg., John Torrani and Adam Barnick already had their night's plans covered. Dolph Lundgren Fest at the New Beverly! 5 Dolph Lundgren films, back to back on the big screen! Including I Come In Peace at midnight! There was no way in hell we were missing this!

Torrani and I had sadly missed the first feature Red Scorpion, but we got there half way through Universal Soldier. While fun, nothing compared to the sheer audience excitement for the evening's next feature Rocky IV! We cheered for Rocky, boo-ed for Drago and did shots of vodka (with B-d's Brian Collins) when Apollo died. »

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Review: 'Mr. Stuffins' #1

27 April 2009 7:41 AM, PDT | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »

Greetings, ComicMixers and Mixettes... I come to you today from the future. I've just returned home from a trip to the cinematorium (back in 2009, you would have referred to it as a “movie theatre”). I caught a wonderful little film based on a comic book series I have time tracked to debut this week. The book? Boom! Studios' Mr. Stuffins. While the film followed the source material closely, for this reviewer there was just a bit too much sex and violence. Who knew even in the future movies would still differ from their literary counter-parts such as to enhance the boom-booms and the titillation. Feh, feh I say!

Ok, I jest. I'm not from the future. And there's no film (yet) for Mr. Stuffins. That being said though, I did read the first issue of this series, and it was a delight. If the quality of the rest of this »

- Marc Alan Fishman

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Exclusive Silent Night, Zombie Night Pics; Director Speaks!

27 January 2009 5:48 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Don’t let the title Silent Night, Zombie Night fool you. While writer/director Sean Cain is clearly paying homage to the campy 80s slasher flick Silent Night, Deadly Night, there’s nothing campy about his latest film.

“Snzn is really the story of three people who emotionally fall apart and come together during a zombie pandemic,” explained Cain. “So while yes, the movie is about zombies, it’s really about these three people dealing with their own issues during a horrific ordeal.”

Taking place a week before Christmas, Snzn is about a viral outbreak that’s unleashed, turning La citizens into the feral undead. While facing the devastating effects of the outbreak, Lapd officer Frank Talbot (Jack Forcinito) is also faced with the decision of whether or not to leave both his wife Sarah (Nadine Stenovitch) and his partner Nash (Andy Hopper).

Other Snzn cast members include genre favorites »

- thehorrorchick

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Opening This Week: Horrorfest, a bridal comedy and the best damn Mexican Mennonite drama ever made

5 January 2009 7:26 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

By Neil Pedley

There's a welcome change of pace this week, with nary a Nazi in sight. Character actors go to work both in front of and behind the camera, there's a white wedding, a black comedy and a bizarre love triangle in Plautdietsch just over the Mexican border.

"8 Films to Die For: After Dark Horrorfest 2009"

For one week only, nasty niche distributor After Dark Films terrorizes 300 screens across the country with their third annual "Horrorfest" showcase featuring a selection of eight indie horror films. This year's selection comprises of: "Autopsy," the Lena Headey-Richard Jenkins' thriller "The Broken," "The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations," "Dying Breed," "Perkins' 14," "Slaughter," the Korean frightfest "Voices," and "From Within," which Alison Willmore noted during its Tribeca premiere wasn't exactly for God-fearing types. Eight films to die for is what they say -- we'll settle for being made to perhaps feel a bit sick afterwards. »

- Neil Pedley

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2009 | 2008

19 articles from 2009

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