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Joss Whedon Will Gladly Buy the Rights to 'Terminator'

2 November 2009 12:32 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

The rights to the Terminator franchise have only been up on the auction block for about as long as it takes Arnold Schwarzenegger to emerge naked from a time bubble, but a veteran Hollywood mogul has already expressed interest in taking the brand off the hands of the now-bankrupt Halcyon; and that vet is none other than Toy Story, Alien: Resurrection, and Titan A.E. screenwriter Joss Whedon (oh, and he created Buffy the Vampire Slayer and "Firefly"/Serenity, but I don't think anyone has ever heard of those).

Mr. Whedon took the time out of his busy schedule running his latest TV show, the Eliza Dushku starring "Dollhouse", to write an earnest letter to Halcyon making the case for why he's the right man for the job. And as with all things Whedon, his proposal has its fair share of the funny.

In it, he outlines the six possible directions he'd take the franchise, »

- Peter Hall

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Tiff Auteur Round-up: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Todd Solondz, Werner Herzog

18 September 2009 3:48 PM, PDT | Vanity Fair | See recent Vanity Fair news »

A still from Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Micmacs. Jean-Pierre Jeunet Micmacs Many auteurs allow themselves an occasional lapse into nostalgia—Fellini’s Amarcord, for example, or Woody Allen’s Radio Days. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, meanwhile, has let nostalgia seep into his entire oeuvre (with the exception of Alien: Resurrection, his only English-language movie). It’s in the sepia-drenched streetscapes, the wistful music, the mid-century slang. Jeunet avoids excessive sentimentality, however, thanks to his virtuosic direction, his dark sense of humor, and his Rube Goldberg approach to storytelling. Remember that ridiculous scene in Benjamin Button where a narrator came out of nowhere to explain the series of coincidences that led to Cate Blanchett’s car accident? That was stolen from the Jeunet playbook. The true mark of an auteur is when people rip you off. Jeunet’s latest film Micmacs, which played in Toronto this week, revisits the golden Paris of Amelie. Dany Boon, »

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Top Korean Director Coming To America With Clive Owen?

26 August 2009 8:26 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

There are always a handful of insanely talented foreign directors around whose successes have led to visits from Hollywood representatives thirsty for hot names to pimp, drain, and discard. Hong Kong's John Woo is one of the more famous examples of course... after making two very highly regarded action pics in Asia (The Killer, Hard-Boiled) he came to America, had a few pretty impressive hits followed by a couple bombs, and then returned home with his head down, shoulders slumped, and doves dead in his pockets. They often aren't accustomed to the way the system works over here including the lack of artistic control, the test audiences, the multiple cooks in the kitchen... Woo still faired better than many others though who got just one shot before having their return ticket stamped. Chen Kaige went from beautiful and moving films (Yellow Earth, Farewell My Concubine) to the ridiculous Killing Me Softly. The »

- Rob Hunter

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Ridley Scott's 'Alien' prequel: Who's gonna be the new Ripley?

31 July 2009 8:53 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

No two ways about it: The news that director Ridley Scott is returning to the Alien franchise -- which he started back with the 1979 original -- for a prequel is fantastic. After all, Scott is, as Michael Mann once described him to Russell Crowe, "one of the top 2 percent of shooters in the history of cinema." So I'm giddy to see what Scott does with such rich material. (Plus, whatever he comes up with has to be better than Alien vs. Predator 2: The Suckening.) I've got got two questions: 1. What genre will it be? You might think that Alien -- given that it's about, you know, an alien -- is a science fiction movie. You'd only be partially right. The first film was a horror movie, James Cameron's Aliens was a war movie, David Fincher's Alien3 was a prison flick, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien: Resurrection was, »

- Marc Bernardin

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Visual effects guru to command UFO film adaptation

30 July 2009 1:34 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

One Of The kitsch classics of 70s sci-fi is to be revived and adapted into a Hollywood feature film.

British TV series UFO, which aired in 1970 and 1971, is fondly remembered for lead character Commander Ed Straker (pictured left), played by the late Ed Bishop, who bleached his hair for the first few episodes but then ended up wearing a white wig.

You may also recall the female crew on Moonbase - including actress Gabrielle Drake (pictured above) - with their purple bobbed hairdos, dramatic eye make-up and silver jumpsuits. Their commander was the glamorous Colonel Virginia Lake (pictured below), played by Wanda Ventham.

Now, nearly four decades later, the show - created by sci-fi veterans Gerry and Sylvia Anderson - is to be navigated on to the big screen by visual effects guru Matthew Gratzner, in his directorial debut, reports Variety.

Gratzner did special effects on such films as The »

- David Bentley

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VFX Veteran to Direct Adaptation of ‘UFO’

24 July 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Variety is reporting that veteran visual effects supervisor Matthew Gratzner (Hancock, Iron Man, Alien: Resurrection) will be making his directorial debut on an adaptation of the 1970s British TV series, UFO.

Like the original Gerry Anderson series, the film will revolve around Shado (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense Organization), a covert military operation hidden beneath a Hollywood studio. Shado operatives continually battle an alien race that are kidnapping and killing humans for body parts.

“The story, characters and situations Mr. Anderson created in ‘UFO’ are timeless and engaging,” Gratzner said. “My vision is to utilize visual effects as a supportive storytelling device that draws audiences into this universe.” »

- Jennifer Tomooka

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UFO Gets A Director

22 July 2009 11:30 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

Back in May we reported that producer Robert Evans was set on making a movie of Gerry Anderson series UFO - and now that movie has a director: newbie helmer Matthew Gratzner, who's been a visual effects supervisor for years.Gratzner's credits include Martin Scorsese's upcoming Shutter Island, Hancock, Iron Man and Alien: Resurrection. That makes him, we suspect, a pretty good fit for a film about Shado, a secret organisation based beneath a Hollywood studio that fights aliens who for years have been harvesting humans for their body parts.Gratzner's own New Deal Studios has already started working on the effects and pre-visualisation, but the money's not all in place yet so there's a way to go before this starts production. Still, who doesn't want to see aliens horribly killing and dismembering people, eh? They should have the financing in no time. »

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Matthew Gratzner to Direct UFO

22 July 2009 6:32 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »

Visual effects supervisor Matthew Gratzner will make his directorial debut on the feature adaptation of UFO, based on the 1970s TV series.

According to Variety, Gratzner was visual effects supervisor on the upcoming Martin Scorsese-directed Shutter Island, and his vfx resume includes The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Hancock, Iron Man and Alien: Resurrection.

The film was optioned from rights holder ITV Global by the Robert Evans Co., where producers Evans, Henri Kessler and Avi Haas will be joined by Gratzner's New Deal Studios to move the project forward.

A script has been written by Ryan Gaudet and Joseph Kanarek. Gratzner's studio has begun developing concept art and pre-visualizations; after they're completed, the picture will be shopped for financing.

Like the Gerry Anderson series, the film will revolve around Shado (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense Organization), a secret military operation hidden beneath a Hollywood studio, whose operatives battle an »

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Teaser Trailer For New Jeunet Online

29 June 2009 11:49 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »

Fans of wonky French whimsy rejoice, for Jean-Pierre Jeunet is back! Check out the teaser trailer for Micmacs a Tire-Larigot here.No subtitles yet, but its not difficult to glean that it's a comedy in which French comedian Dany Boon plays a character called Bazil who gets shot in the head. The plot concerns Bazil taking down big-business arms manufacturers. Just like that bit in Bowling For Columbine when they take the bullets back to Wal-Mart. Or something.Trailers can be deceptive but it looks like it's very much back to Jeunet's business as usual, after the comparatively serious A Very Long Engagement: we've got a hero who likes the movies; we've got vintage-postcard cinematography; we've got music by Aline Bonetto; and he's not actually in the clip, but we know that Dominique Pinon is on hand.Jeunet has been hit-and-miss without his early collaborator Marc Caro (Delicatessen, The City »

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Last Call: Win CSI on Bluray

29 June 2009 8:00 PM, PDT | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »

This is your last call to enter and win CSI on Bluray. The original series that birthed a worldwide brand phenomenon,  CSI: Crime Scene Investigation features an all-star ensemble cast that includes  Golden Globe® nominee* William L. Peterson (Fear), Emmy® winner** Marg Helgenberger (Mr. Brooks), Gary Dourdan (Alien: Resurrection), Jorja Fox (ER), George Eads (Savannah) and Paul Guilfoyle (Amistad). Presented in 16:9 widescreen with 7.1 Audio, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The First Season is packed with all new bonus features including an unaired director’s cut... »

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Ridley Scott working on Alien prequel

2 June 2009 12:25 PM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

There have been internet rumors revolving around a possible prequel to the 1979 sci-fi horror classic Alien. Entertainment Weekly now reports those rumors are true.

The original Alien film had enough of a following to support three sequels, Aliens in 1986, Alien 3 in 1992 and Alien: Resurrection in 1997. With the hope that there’s still some interest in the story, Ridley Scott, who directed Alien, is currently developing an origins story for the original film. It’s no surprise some fans are thrilled about the prospect of a prequel while others would rather leave well enough alone.

Scott will produce but not direct the prequel. To fill the director’s chair he’s looking to Carl Rinsch, a first-time filmmaker best known for his futuristic TV commercials. There’s no news yet on the direction of the story or possible stars for the picture but I’m sure something will pop out before we know it. »

- David Pohl

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News: “Alien” the Prequel, Blockbuster Video shows their desperation and more…

1 June 2009 10:38 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »

"Alien" the Prequel: An "Alien" prequel has been verified by  director Tony Scott.  He is the brother of Ridley Scott, the director of "Alien."  The prequel will be directed by Carl Rinsch, director of 1994's "The Quiz."  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0727754/ [1] Tony Scott guesses that production will begin "Hopefully (at) the end of the year."  http://www.collider.com/2009/05/29/exclusive-tony-scott-confirms-carl-rinsch-is-directing-alien-and-its-a-prequel/ [2] I am hoping this will allow the franchise to dig itself out from the hole of 1997's "Alien:  Resurrection" as well as the "Alien vs. Predator" flicks.  The former was just ridiculous; (dead Ripley is back...but as a clone with a different personality? Huh?)  I hope Fox compensated Sigourney Weaver very well for being in that complete mess.  The latter films were just bad CGI wrapped around terrible dialogue.  Maybe this latest installment will act at least as a companion piece that can at least stand alongside the original trilogy. »

- Drew

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Prequel to ‘Alien’ Growing in Fox’s Stomach

28 May 2009 12:21 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »

In an April interview with IESB, Fox executive Tom Rothman revealed plans to revisit the Alien series.  Rothman told the site there was “some talk” of a prequel and the original’s director, Ridley Scott, was said to be “toying around with the idea” of returning to the franchise.  Four films were made in the Alien series alone and two failed projects involving Predators.  The news of another Alien came around the time Robert Rodriguez announced plans to restart that science fiction franchise with a film called Predators.

According to Bloody-Digusting, the Alien prequel is happening with Ridley Scott, his brother Tony Scott, and Michael Costigan (Body of Lies, The Taking of Pelham 123) serving as producers.  The movie would tell the origins of the creatures and bring a “new Ripley” to the screen (meaning no Sigourney Weaver).  One alien.  One spaceship.

The source also says Carl Rinsch has been attached as the director. »

- Jeff Leins

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Win CSI Season One On Blu-ray

13 May 2009 12:03 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

For the first time Screen Rant is running two consecutive contests - we’re giving away three great Terminator Salvation books and now you can win the full first season of CSI on Blu-ray. It’s now available on Blu-ray, so we’re going to select three lucky people to get it for free.

 

Here is everything you need to know about this 5 disc set:

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The First Season

Emmy®-Nominated First Season Debuts On Blu-ray May 12, Presented in 16:9 Widescreen For The First Time Ever

Arrive on the scene, dust for fingerprints and investigate the cases from the beginning when the #1 crime-show on television, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The First Season makes its case on Blu-ray for the first time ever May 12 from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment.

The original series that birthed a worldwide brand phenomenon, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation features an all-star »

- Vic Holtreman

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The Movie Club Podcast #13: The Alien Quadrilogy

8 May 2009 9:01 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

The Movie Club Podcast [1] is a monthly roundtable podcast where we select two movies to dissect, analyze and discuss with a group of fellow movie bloggers and film fans. This was a pretty big episode of The Movie Club Podcast, but hopefully it's one that a lot of people will be interested in. This month we decided to sit down and go through all four movies in the so-called Alien Quadrilogy (Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection). They are all distinctly different, and believe it or not, each one had supporters, resulting in some interesting points of view for discussion. Head over to The Movie Club Podcast website (linked below) to grab the entire 2 hour and 47 minute podcast now. Also be sure to leave your own comments over there, and cast your vote in the poll for episode #15. Next month we will be taking on a pair of serial »

- Sean

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John Frizzell: Legion

28 April 2009 2:41 AM, PDT | MovieScore Magazine | See recent MovieScore Magazine news »

John Frizzell is doing the score for Legion, an apocalyptic action flick starring Dennis Quaid, Paul Bettany, Kevin Durand, Doug Jones and Kate Walsh. The composer, who is best known for his big orchestral scores for Alien: Resurrection and Dante's Peak as well as the quirkier Office Space, has scored a lot of dark subjects lately, including Evil Angel, The Lodger and 100 Feet. Legion is directed by Scott Charles Stewart and produced by David Lancaster and Michel Litvak for release in January 2010 by Screen Gems. The story is about about a group of people who, after a biblical apocalypse, discover that a young woman is pregnant with the messiah. »

- noreply@blogger.com (Mikael Carlsson)

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CSI gets the Blu-ray treatment and M&C's giving away four copies

23 April 2009 12:23 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Follow the evidence when CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The First Season arrives on Blu-ray May 12th from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. M&C is giving away four copies of the Blu-ray . which comes loaded with new bonus features and brand new widescreen picture. The original series that birthed a worldwide brand phenomenon, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation features an all-star ensemble cast that includes Golden Globe nominee William L. Peterson (Fear), Emmy winner Marg Helgenberger (Mr. Brooks), Gary Dourdan (Alien: Resurrection), Jorja Fox (ER), George Eads (Savannah) and Paul Guilfoyle (Amistad). Presented in 16:9 widescreen with 7.1 Audio, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The First Season is packed with all new bonus features including »

- Patrick Luce

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Whatever Became Of Winona Ryder?

21 April 2009 4:30 PM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Dave of Victim of the Time here again; I asked this question of Christina Ricci a couple of weeks ago, and mused on the possibility of doing the same for poor Winona Ryder. (Sidenote: they were apparently in this together. I have not seen that.) So imagine my surprise to see Nat mention her popping up in something over there in Nashville. Noni on the brain; surely a good thing.

I think we all know what became of her really, though: she got busted. But, looking back, her career didn't look in the finest shape anyway; Girl, Interrupted got stolen by a manic Angelina Jolie, Autumn in New York went down like a balloon filled with air instead of helium (terminal illness and an older man lusting after a young woman- where did all go so wrong?), and I'm not sure anyone should ever mention Mr. Deeds again (unless of »

- Dave

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Dead Alive: Bringing Popular Characters Back to Life in Sequels

16 April 2009 7:59 AM, PDT | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

Fans of the gleefully excessive Jason Statham action film "Crank" know that it concluded with an impressively ballsy ending: Statham's Chev Chelios gets his revenge but -- Spoiler Alert! -- falls out of a helicopter in the process. In "Crank"'s final shot, he falls into a car, bounces on to the pavement, twitches and... dies.

It was certainly a surprise -- a pleasant surprise, but a surprise nonetheless -- when the IFC.com staff first got word of a sequel, this week's "Crank: High Voltage." Statham was pretty clearly not alive at the end of that first movie, but, as the sequel's poster puts it: "He Was Dead... But He Got Better."

Chelios is not the first. Hollywood has a long history of bringing back popular dead characters in sequels. Here's a look at five commonly used techniques:

"He's My Twin!"

Jack Palance in "City Slickers II: The Legend »

- Matt Singer

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Ogre and still more “final” guests added to La Fango con

12 April 2009 7:31 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

We thought we were finished, but everybody wants to come to our scary shindig next week! Legendary Skinny Puppy singer Nivek Ogre (a.k.a. Oghr) and a few more notable genre folks have joined the lineup of the fast approaching West Coast edition of Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors convention, to be held April 17-19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 South Figueroa).

Ogre will appear with his Repo! The Genetic Opera cast and crew on Sunday. The singer played Pavi Largo in the cult horror/rock musical. The latest bonus guests (hey, we are running out of room!) include:

• Greydon Clark: cult director of Without Warning, Satan’S Cheerleaders, Wacko, Black Shampoo and Dance MacAbre (signing at Hollywood Book & Poster table)

• Tim Thomerson: fan favorite from Near Dark, Trancers, Dollman, Nemesis and new War Wolves and Live Evil (the latter screening at the con; Thomerson will »

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