(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"'The Mummy' isn't really trying to scare you – it's trying to entertain you." This is what /Film's Chris Evangelista lovingly wrote of 1999's "The Mummy" in 2021. Directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser as the swashbuckling Rick O'Connell, the film became a somewhat unexpected hit, so much so that it ended up being one of the highest-grossing films of 1999 overall. Critics were a bit mixed on it in its day. It was an action/adventure film, the likes of which Hollywood had released many times before. Be that as it may, a film designed purely to entertain (rather than to scare) resonated with audiences in a big way. It was pulpy lightning in a bottle.
Universal had, for years,...
"'The Mummy' isn't really trying to scare you – it's trying to entertain you." This is what /Film's Chris Evangelista lovingly wrote of 1999's "The Mummy" in 2021. Directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser as the swashbuckling Rick O'Connell, the film became a somewhat unexpected hit, so much so that it ended up being one of the highest-grossing films of 1999 overall. Critics were a bit mixed on it in its day. It was an action/adventure film, the likes of which Hollywood had released many times before. Be that as it may, a film designed purely to entertain (rather than to scare) resonated with audiences in a big way. It was pulpy lightning in a bottle.
Universal had, for years,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
In 1999, Universal Studios released The Mummy, a fresh take on the classic monster movie. The Stephen Sommers-directed film was a huge hit and turned Brendan Fraser into a bonafide movie star. The success of the first movie led to two sequels – The Mummy Returns in 2001, and Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008. And though a fourth film was slated for production, it was ultimately never released.
So whatever happened to this mysterious Mummy movie? Will it ever see the light of day, or will it remain forever hidden like an ancient relic? Let’s find out Wtf Happened to the Unmade Mummy: Rise of the Aztec Movie.
Before The Mummy’s release, Universal Studios had spent close to a decade trying to get a remake off the ground. In the late 1980s, producers James Jacks and Sean Daniel sought to modernize the 1932 classic and hoped to turn it into a potential franchise.
So whatever happened to this mysterious Mummy movie? Will it ever see the light of day, or will it remain forever hidden like an ancient relic? Let’s find out Wtf Happened to the Unmade Mummy: Rise of the Aztec Movie.
Before The Mummy’s release, Universal Studios had spent close to a decade trying to get a remake off the ground. In the late 1980s, producers James Jacks and Sean Daniel sought to modernize the 1932 classic and hoped to turn it into a potential franchise.
- 4/4/2023
- by Brian Accardo
- JoBlo.com
“Where were you in ’76?” The newest entrant in Criterion’s 4K disc club is Richard Linklater’s rowdy but affectionate ode to high school nostalgia, Texas-style. It’s a Bicentennial summer update of American Graffiti and in just 14 years the entire face of America has changed. Youth idealism is dead and the main rule is to avoid plans made by parents. Linklater’s graduation night sticks with kids free to roam on their own and have a wild time. He has a terrific way with performances that include a string of memorable faces that became much better-known, plus a couple of future stars.
Dazed and Confused 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 336
1993 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 102 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date February 21, 2023 / 39.96
Starring: Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Michelle Burke, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Matthew McConaughey, Marissa Ribisi, Shawn Andrews, Cole Hauser, Milla Jovovich,...
Dazed and Confused 4K
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 336
1993 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 102 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date February 21, 2023 / 39.96
Starring: Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Michelle Burke, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp, Matthew McConaughey, Marissa Ribisi, Shawn Andrews, Cole Hauser, Milla Jovovich,...
- 2/14/2023
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
The 1990s saw the rebirth of westerns. "Dances with Wolves" won Best Picture at the 63rd Academy Awards, as did "Unforgiven" at the 65th. The genre has never returned to the dominant ubiquity it had in Hollywood's Golden Age. However, the 1990s put Westerns on the track to enjoy a healthy presence in 21st-century cinema. One of the most fondly remembered westerns of this decade is 1993's "Tombstone." It's not as meditative as "Unforgiven," or as politically concerned as "Dances With Wolves." No, it's just a good bloody shoot-em-up.
"Tombstone" retells the story of the Earp brothers and the gunfight at O.K. Corral. The story had been told on film before, such as in John Ford's "My Darling Clementine," and transcended into a silver screen myth. "Tombstone," starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp, was just the latest version of it. Screenwriter Kevin Jarre was originally set to direct...
"Tombstone" retells the story of the Earp brothers and the gunfight at O.K. Corral. The story had been told on film before, such as in John Ford's "My Darling Clementine," and transcended into a silver screen myth. "Tombstone," starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp, was just the latest version of it. Screenwriter Kevin Jarre was originally set to direct...
- 1/15/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
When "Tombstone" trotted into theaters just before Christmas day in 1993, families all over the country flocking to see the action Western were probably completely unaware of just how much of a struggle it was to get the film made. The original screenwriter Kevin Jarre ("Glory") had a highly quotable script that he had every attention of directing himself. After Jarre's own screenplay for "Dracula" was nixed by Universal in reaction to Francis Ford Coppola's intention to direct his own version, there was a risk that "Tombstone" would suffer the same fate after Kevin Costner announced that he and Warner Bros. were moving forward with the sprawling epic "Wyatt Earp."
"Tombstone" had the advantage and about six months of lead time, but Costner was sucking up all the oxygen by securing top-tier actors Dennis Quaid and Gene Hackman. Fortunately, Kurt Russell got hold of Jarre's script and quickly signed on...
"Tombstone" had the advantage and about six months of lead time, but Costner was sucking up all the oxygen by securing top-tier actors Dennis Quaid and Gene Hackman. Fortunately, Kurt Russell got hold of Jarre's script and quickly signed on...
- 1/12/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
John Ford may forever be considered the king of the Western genre. However, mimicking his style in the 1990s proved to be costly for writer and first-time director Kevin Jarre. After penning the screenplay for "Tombstone" Jarre was also hired to direct the 1993 Western. But soon after production started, trouble rode into town.
At the time, Entertainment Weekly noted several issues plaguing the film, including a bloated script that didn't match the production time allotted by the studio. Producer James Jacks opined that the novice director was shooting the film like a John Ford Western, outdated for the era. Actor Sam Elliot, who played Virgil Earp, had harsher words for Jarre. "I knew from the third day Kevin couldn't direct," Elliott said. "He wasn't getting the shots he needed."
The film about Western anti-heroes needed a hero, and Kurt Russell stepped up. Val Kilmer might have uttered the iconic line...
At the time, Entertainment Weekly noted several issues plaguing the film, including a bloated script that didn't match the production time allotted by the studio. Producer James Jacks opined that the novice director was shooting the film like a John Ford Western, outdated for the era. Actor Sam Elliot, who played Virgil Earp, had harsher words for Jarre. "I knew from the third day Kevin couldn't direct," Elliott said. "He wasn't getting the shots he needed."
The film about Western anti-heroes needed a hero, and Kurt Russell stepped up. Val Kilmer might have uttered the iconic line...
- 1/4/2023
- by Travis Yates
- Slash Film
Get ready for an all-new adrenaline-filled adventure in the next chapter of the beloved fan-favorite franchise, Scorpion King: Book of Souls, now available on Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, Digital and On Demand from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Filled with heart-pumping action sequences and intriguing new characters, the historical fantasy film stars Zach McGowan as the legendary Scorpion King alongside Pearl Thusi as the Nubian Princess, Peter Mensah as the evil warlord and Nathan Jones as the noble guardian. Showcasing stunning visuals, Scorpion King: Book of Souls reaches new levels of adventure that will keep viewers mesmerized from start to finish.
Now you can own the Scorpion King: Book Of Souls Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 3 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie with the word ‘King’ in its title?...
Now you can own the Scorpion King: Book Of Souls Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 3 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie with the word ‘King’ in its title?...
- 11/2/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Get ready for an all-new adrenaline-filled adventure in the next chapter of the beloved fan-favorite franchise, Scorpion King: Book of Souls, arriving on Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, Digital and On Demand on October 23, 2018 from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Filled with heart-pumping action sequences and intriguing new characters, the historical fantasy film stars Zach McGowan as the legendary Scorpion King alongside Pearl Thusi as the Nubian Princess, Peter Mensah as the evil warlord and Nathan Jones as the noble guardian. Showcasing stunning visuals, Scorpion King: Book of Souls reaches new levels of adventure that will keep viewers mesmerized from start to finish.
The legendary Scorpion King returns for an epic adventure in the latest action-packed film in the franchise. In ancient Egypt, the evil warlord, Nebserek (Mensah), discovers a cursed sword that makes the one who wields it more powerful with every soul it strikes down.
The legendary Scorpion King returns for an epic adventure in the latest action-packed film in the franchise. In ancient Egypt, the evil warlord, Nebserek (Mensah), discovers a cursed sword that makes the one who wields it more powerful with every soul it strikes down.
- 9/24/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Few filmmakers are better self-promoters than Kevin Smith, who has mastered the art over the course of two decades. Ever since the breakout success of 1994’s “Clerks,” Smith has developed his public persona as a hilarious foul-mouthed geek in tandem with movies that often reflected that sensibility. Today, Smith remains as visible than ever, less because of his movies than because of countless public appearances, a regular podcast, two television series and social media. He’s less pure filmmaker than self-made media machine.
But Smith still makes movies: He took a hiatus after the self-distributed “Red State,” and has since launched into his so-called “True North” trilogy of wacky Canadian tales. After the absurdist comedy-horror of “Tusk,” Smith premiered “Yoga Hosers” at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The movie, which stars his daughter Harley Quinn Smith and Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily-Rose Depp (her dad also plays a small...
But Smith still makes movies: He took a hiatus after the self-distributed “Red State,” and has since launched into his so-called “True North” trilogy of wacky Canadian tales. After the absurdist comedy-horror of “Tusk,” Smith premiered “Yoga Hosers” at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The movie, which stars his daughter Harley Quinn Smith and Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily-Rose Depp (her dad also plays a small...
- 9/3/2016
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Simon Brew Sep 2, 2016
Premiere magazine highlighted 10 movie executives to watch in 1990. So what happened to them?
In its May 1990 issue, the sadly-missed Us version of Premiere magazine published an article, highlighting ten young movie executives, and suggesting that these were people with very big futures ahead of them in the industry.
Given that much is written about movie executives, without actually digging much deeper to find out who they actually are, I thought it was worth tracing what happened to these ten, and – 26 years later – whether Premiere was correct in saluting them as the future of the industry. So, er, I did...
Lance Young
Senior production VP, Paramount Pictures
Pictured in the article on an office swivel chair with some snazzy purple socks, Lance Young, Premiere wrote, had been “groomed for big things since joining Paramount at the age of 23”. He was 30 at the time the article was published, and...
Premiere magazine highlighted 10 movie executives to watch in 1990. So what happened to them?
In its May 1990 issue, the sadly-missed Us version of Premiere magazine published an article, highlighting ten young movie executives, and suggesting that these were people with very big futures ahead of them in the industry.
Given that much is written about movie executives, without actually digging much deeper to find out who they actually are, I thought it was worth tracing what happened to these ten, and – 26 years later – whether Premiere was correct in saluting them as the future of the industry. So, er, I did...
Lance Young
Senior production VP, Paramount Pictures
Pictured in the article on an office swivel chair with some snazzy purple socks, Lance Young, Premiere wrote, had been “groomed for big things since joining Paramount at the age of 23”. He was 30 at the time the article was published, and...
- 8/31/2016
- Den of Geek
Go figure, just a few days after I wrote last week about Kevin Smith’s next film Yoga Hosers, some news pops up about another project of his. This one is his sequel to Mallrats, which he is going forward with, just in a new form. As you’ll see below, he’s opted to take the sequel and make it as a series on television, instead of as a film, due to some previously unforeseen circumstances. This is a lemonade out of lemons situation, as well as perhaps a hint as to where Smith could see his career begin to focus in the years to come. Either way, it’s something new and exciting in his evolution as a storyteller. The behind the scenes story here is that initially Mallrats 2 or Mallbrats was going to be a movie, but when Smith submitted his script to Universal, he found out it wouldn’t be quite so simple, as they wouldn’t just release the property to him. However, considering how popular his episode of The Flash was on CW, as well as the upcoming television series take on Buckaroo Banzai that he’s launching (and recently sold), Smith quickly pivoted. Now, we’re getting Mallrats: The Series, a TV show which could really be something fun. It’s everything we want from Smith going back to the mall, just spread out over a season of TV instead of in one movie. Count me in. Here’s what I wrote last year when the sequel was announced as a film: “The initial reason that Smith decided to make Mallrats 2 into a film was to honor his friend and Mallrats producer Jim Jacks, who passed away back in 2014. As a way of honoring Jacks, a man who had once upon a time championed a potential sequel, Smith then decided to make it a reality. As much as this could be just another one of those interesting announcements that go nowhere, that hasn’t been the case. Over the weeks and months, Smith would go on social media slowly teasing all of the former cast members who are coming back to the mall, as it were. That’s pretty impressive, regardless of the cast. For those who don’t remember, Mallrats starred Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Ethan Suplee, Michael Rooker, Renee Humphrey, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Mewes, Ben Affleck, as well as Stan Lee in a cameo and of course Smith himself [...]...
- 6/13/2016
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The night before the SXSW Film Festival got under way, Michael Barker, co-president of Sony Pictures Classics, defended his communal love of film in theaters. "In pursuing the new future, we cannot decimate the past," he said in his acceptance speech as one of the honorees at the Texas Film Awards, the annual benefit for Richard Linklater's now 30-year-old Austin Film Society.
Watching the Sony Classics reel, the crucial art films I grew up on over the decades sped past. From Truffaut's "The Last Metro" and Merchant/Ivory's "Howards End" to more recent Oscar-winners "Blue Jasmine," "Alice" and "Son of Saul," I felt a twinge of loss. SXSW is all about change, and forward motion. But in our rush toward digital immediacy, we lose something too.
While Barker and partner Tom Bernard's Sony Classics remains the very model of a theatrically driven and adaptive studio specialty subsidiary, the world is changing around them. 35 mm is no longer a viable exhibition format, directors have to fight to shoot with celluloid, and distributors are increasingly challenged to lure consumers away from mobile and home-viewing options in favor of a theater.
Also fighting the good fight is Linklater. He announced construction on the Austin Film Society's new two-screen theatre, "showing repertory, international and arthouse films every day of the week," which will boast a 35 mm projector. Meanwhile, more local exhibitors are turning to alternative content like TCM Classic Movies to grab their customers—most of whom are well over 30, if not 60.
Linklater has enjoyed an enviably idiosyncratic career since his pre-sxsw 1991 Sundance breakout "Slacker" (picked up by Barker and Bernard). He's moved through a wide range of budgets and subjects, from animated "Waking Life" and the walking and talking "Before Sunrise" series to "Dazed and Confused," which Alphaville's Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks made with Universal chairman Tom Pollock. Universal couldn't figure out how to sell a Texas coming of age film with a young indie filmmaker and no-name cast (including Ben Affleck and Matthew "all right, all right" McConaughey) at the box office; "Dazed and Confused" eventually emerged as a cult homevideo classic.
After Linklater made commercial hit "School of Rock" in 2003 at Paramount, the studio developed the 1980 Austin film that became "Everybody Wants Some!!" And, as he said at his New York pre-sxsw party, it was still tough to get it made. The film took a decade to go into production, just as "Boyhood" hit big and headed for awards contention. However, it may be deja vu all over again: Cast with unknowns, the movie is hugely entertaining, shot with the same "Dazed and Confused" aesthetic (and many of the same crew, including long-time Linklater editor Sandra Adair), and Paramount is hedging its bets: "Everybody Wants Some!!" will go out via platform release April 1.
It's a struggle that speaks to why, these days, emerging film directors tend to find more work in television, from SXSW stars the Duplass brothers, who keep their film budgets low, to director-actress Amy Seimetz ("The Killing," "The Girlfriend Experience") and Lena Dunham, whose HBO series "Girls" launched SXSW Film's move into television premieres. These are now major draws, from "Broad City" panels to the outdoor preview exhibit “Welcome to Annville," which ties to AMC’s supernatural comic-book drama, "Preacher" (November) starring Dominic Cooper (from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg); that will premiere at SXSW March 14.
As for the movies at SXSW, buzz has started as film buffs spread the word on opening-night titles like Joey Klein's bleak romance "The Other Half," starring real-life couple Tatiana Maslany and Tom Cullen. But it can be tough for the film side of SXSW to grab attention from the rest of the festival — even after President Obama had left town.
At SXSW 2016, everyone hovers on street corners searching for their Uber or Lyft drivers. Downtown Austin resembles San Diego's Comic-Con with its countless showrooms, meet-up tables, and brand marketing opportunities like the "Mr. Robot" ferris wheel, Capital One House, and pedicabs bedecked with HBO's "Game of Thrones.
As at Comic-Con and Sundance, the noise of the corporate world trying to nab a piece of the smart digital-driven demo at SXSW has gotten a lot louder. Interactive was SXSW's growth engine for four years, but attendance stabilized in 2015 and 2016 (2015 attendance included 30,000 music, 33,000 interactive and 20,000 film participants). "'Twas the night before SXSW and all through this hotel lobby bar there are Interactive nerds drinking wine talking about Macs and Minecraft," tweeted The Daily Beast's @jenyamato.
SXSW attendees lined up around the block to get into fashion and lifestyle site Refinery29's opening night high-school-themed "The School of Self Expression" party, serving miniaturized high school snacks on molded cafeteria trays to guests including Kate Bosworth.
"SXSW is about youth and the future," eight-year SXSW veteran and Refinery29 cofounder Philippe von Borries told me. "It's forward looking, but it's a dude-centric world. SXSW events used to attract diehard geeks who love technology. It then became about big marketing events, as brands started coming in. That's blown up in the last few years. Now there’s a much larger female presence, more style, more creativity in the air."
Targeted to millennial women, Refinery29 lures 150 million visitors a month with content ranging from horoscopes to in-depth interviews with Hillary Clinton, pushed out via social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. "It's about self-expression and empowering women, bringing content from incredible female voices from around the world: style, fashion, beauty, global issues, health, wellness," said Von Borries.
And it may be companies like Refinery29 that will shape the future of SXSW. Video is driving Refinery29's next evolution; at Sundance, it announced the "Shatterbox Anthology," a 12-part series of shorts directed by women. Produced by Killer Films' Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler, it will debut this spring with "Kitty," the directing debut of actress Chloe Sevigne. And Von Borries is proud of Jill Soloway's darkly irreverent six-part comedy series "The Skinny," about a young woman with an eating disorder, which "goes to places other media companies are not going."...
Watching the Sony Classics reel, the crucial art films I grew up on over the decades sped past. From Truffaut's "The Last Metro" and Merchant/Ivory's "Howards End" to more recent Oscar-winners "Blue Jasmine," "Alice" and "Son of Saul," I felt a twinge of loss. SXSW is all about change, and forward motion. But in our rush toward digital immediacy, we lose something too.
While Barker and partner Tom Bernard's Sony Classics remains the very model of a theatrically driven and adaptive studio specialty subsidiary, the world is changing around them. 35 mm is no longer a viable exhibition format, directors have to fight to shoot with celluloid, and distributors are increasingly challenged to lure consumers away from mobile and home-viewing options in favor of a theater.
Also fighting the good fight is Linklater. He announced construction on the Austin Film Society's new two-screen theatre, "showing repertory, international and arthouse films every day of the week," which will boast a 35 mm projector. Meanwhile, more local exhibitors are turning to alternative content like TCM Classic Movies to grab their customers—most of whom are well over 30, if not 60.
Linklater has enjoyed an enviably idiosyncratic career since his pre-sxsw 1991 Sundance breakout "Slacker" (picked up by Barker and Bernard). He's moved through a wide range of budgets and subjects, from animated "Waking Life" and the walking and talking "Before Sunrise" series to "Dazed and Confused," which Alphaville's Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks made with Universal chairman Tom Pollock. Universal couldn't figure out how to sell a Texas coming of age film with a young indie filmmaker and no-name cast (including Ben Affleck and Matthew "all right, all right" McConaughey) at the box office; "Dazed and Confused" eventually emerged as a cult homevideo classic.
After Linklater made commercial hit "School of Rock" in 2003 at Paramount, the studio developed the 1980 Austin film that became "Everybody Wants Some!!" And, as he said at his New York pre-sxsw party, it was still tough to get it made. The film took a decade to go into production, just as "Boyhood" hit big and headed for awards contention. However, it may be deja vu all over again: Cast with unknowns, the movie is hugely entertaining, shot with the same "Dazed and Confused" aesthetic (and many of the same crew, including long-time Linklater editor Sandra Adair), and Paramount is hedging its bets: "Everybody Wants Some!!" will go out via platform release April 1.
It's a struggle that speaks to why, these days, emerging film directors tend to find more work in television, from SXSW stars the Duplass brothers, who keep their film budgets low, to director-actress Amy Seimetz ("The Killing," "The Girlfriend Experience") and Lena Dunham, whose HBO series "Girls" launched SXSW Film's move into television premieres. These are now major draws, from "Broad City" panels to the outdoor preview exhibit “Welcome to Annville," which ties to AMC’s supernatural comic-book drama, "Preacher" (November) starring Dominic Cooper (from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg); that will premiere at SXSW March 14.
As for the movies at SXSW, buzz has started as film buffs spread the word on opening-night titles like Joey Klein's bleak romance "The Other Half," starring real-life couple Tatiana Maslany and Tom Cullen. But it can be tough for the film side of SXSW to grab attention from the rest of the festival — even after President Obama had left town.
At SXSW 2016, everyone hovers on street corners searching for their Uber or Lyft drivers. Downtown Austin resembles San Diego's Comic-Con with its countless showrooms, meet-up tables, and brand marketing opportunities like the "Mr. Robot" ferris wheel, Capital One House, and pedicabs bedecked with HBO's "Game of Thrones.
As at Comic-Con and Sundance, the noise of the corporate world trying to nab a piece of the smart digital-driven demo at SXSW has gotten a lot louder. Interactive was SXSW's growth engine for four years, but attendance stabilized in 2015 and 2016 (2015 attendance included 30,000 music, 33,000 interactive and 20,000 film participants). "'Twas the night before SXSW and all through this hotel lobby bar there are Interactive nerds drinking wine talking about Macs and Minecraft," tweeted The Daily Beast's @jenyamato.
SXSW attendees lined up around the block to get into fashion and lifestyle site Refinery29's opening night high-school-themed "The School of Self Expression" party, serving miniaturized high school snacks on molded cafeteria trays to guests including Kate Bosworth.
"SXSW is about youth and the future," eight-year SXSW veteran and Refinery29 cofounder Philippe von Borries told me. "It's forward looking, but it's a dude-centric world. SXSW events used to attract diehard geeks who love technology. It then became about big marketing events, as brands started coming in. That's blown up in the last few years. Now there’s a much larger female presence, more style, more creativity in the air."
Targeted to millennial women, Refinery29 lures 150 million visitors a month with content ranging from horoscopes to in-depth interviews with Hillary Clinton, pushed out via social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. "It's about self-expression and empowering women, bringing content from incredible female voices from around the world: style, fashion, beauty, global issues, health, wellness," said Von Borries.
And it may be companies like Refinery29 that will shape the future of SXSW. Video is driving Refinery29's next evolution; at Sundance, it announced the "Shatterbox Anthology," a 12-part series of shorts directed by women. Produced by Killer Films' Christine Vachon and Pam Koffler, it will debut this spring with "Kitty," the directing debut of actress Chloe Sevigne. And Von Borries is proud of Jill Soloway's darkly irreverent six-part comedy series "The Skinny," about a young woman with an eating disorder, which "goes to places other media companies are not going."...
- 3/13/2016
- by Anne Thompson
- Sydney's Buzz
The only thing more creepy than their unsettling stares is their psychic powers. The children know what’s on the minds of Midwich residents in John Carpenter’s Village of the Damned remake, a film that will be released as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on April 12th, complete with new cover art and interviews with Carpenter, Sandy King, Greg Nicotero, and more:
Press Release: Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) know well the terrifying tale from his 1995 science fiction-horror cult classic Village Of The Damned, directed by Carpenter and executive produced by Ted Vernon (Scarecrows), Shep Gordon (They Live) and Andre Blay (Prince of Darkness). The film stars Christopher Reeve (Superman), Kirstie Alley (Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan), Linda Kozlowski (Crocodile Dundee) and Michael Paré (The Lincoln Lawyer). On April 12, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present John Carpenter’s Village Of The Damned Collector...
Press Release: Loyal fans of horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, They Live) know well the terrifying tale from his 1995 science fiction-horror cult classic Village Of The Damned, directed by Carpenter and executive produced by Ted Vernon (Scarecrows), Shep Gordon (They Live) and Andre Blay (Prince of Darkness). The film stars Christopher Reeve (Superman), Kirstie Alley (Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan), Linda Kozlowski (Crocodile Dundee) and Michael Paré (The Lincoln Lawyer). On April 12, 2016, Scream Factory™ is proud to present John Carpenter’s Village Of The Damned Collector...
- 2/23/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
With the release of Tremors 5: Bloodlines last week, we thought this would be a perfect time to speak with Jonathan Melville, author of the recent book, Seeking Perfection: The Unofficial Guide to Tremors, which takes a look back at the original film, the Tremors sequels, and the ill-fated television series.
What inspired you to celebrate the Tremors films in book form (beyond the fact that they’re awesome fun)?
Jonathan Melville: I remember watching Tremors on BBC One here in the UK in 1994 (I was 16) and immediately falling for the mix of comedy, horror, sci-fi, western and romance that I hadn’t seen in any other film.
From then on I kept stumbling across the sequels; I rented Tremors 2 from a VHS store while on holiday in Canada and the others on video and DVD when they came out—and each time enjoyed the way the franchise evolved. There...
What inspired you to celebrate the Tremors films in book form (beyond the fact that they’re awesome fun)?
Jonathan Melville: I remember watching Tremors on BBC One here in the UK in 1994 (I was 16) and immediately falling for the mix of comedy, horror, sci-fi, western and romance that I hadn’t seen in any other film.
From then on I kept stumbling across the sequels; I rented Tremors 2 from a VHS store while on holiday in Canada and the others on video and DVD when they came out—and each time enjoyed the way the franchise evolved. There...
- 10/13/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Kevin Smith has announced the title of his Mallrats sequel.
Confusingly, the follow-up to the 1995 comedy will be called MallBrats, as announced by the cult filmmaker on social media.
20 years in the making. 113 pages fulla old friends & new jokes. This is for you, Jim. Wish you were here. #MallBrats pic.twitter.com/O6HfIWbRY6
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) May 11, 2015
Smith posted a photograph of the completed script, as well as one of himself with Mallrats (and Dazed and Confused) producer Jim Jacks, who died in January 2014.
Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Joey Lauren Adams, Michael Rooker and Ethan Suplee will all return for the sequel.
Comics legend and professional cameo artist Stan Lee has confirmed that he will be back in a bigger role for the sequel.
Details of MallBrats remain light, although the film will apparently deal with the destruction of the mall.
Confusingly, the follow-up to the 1995 comedy will be called MallBrats, as announced by the cult filmmaker on social media.
20 years in the making. 113 pages fulla old friends & new jokes. This is for you, Jim. Wish you were here. #MallBrats pic.twitter.com/O6HfIWbRY6
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) May 11, 2015
Smith posted a photograph of the completed script, as well as one of himself with Mallrats (and Dazed and Confused) producer Jim Jacks, who died in January 2014.
Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Joey Lauren Adams, Michael Rooker and Ethan Suplee will all return for the sequel.
Comics legend and professional cameo artist Stan Lee has confirmed that he will be back in a bigger role for the sequel.
Details of MallBrats remain light, although the film will apparently deal with the destruction of the mall.
- 5/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Kevin Smith posts a picture of the Mallrats 2 screenplay, and confirms that the new film is called Mallbrats...
He only officially revealed the project back in March, but writer/director Kevin Smith seems to be fasttracking his planned sequel to Mallrats. Smith had been planning to make Clerks 3 next, but he's rejigged his schedule, and it's Mallrats 2 that's going to arrive first (well, Yoga Hosers is next, technically).
Furthermore, he's now revealed on his Facebook page that the new film will be going by the name of Mallbrats. He posted a picture of the first draft screenplay cover, along with the words "20 years in the making. 113 pages fulla old friends, new jokes and a bloody battle withStan Lee! This is for you, Jim. Wish you were here... #MallBrats".
The Jim that Smith refers to here is the late Jim Jacks, who produced the original film, and had...
He only officially revealed the project back in March, but writer/director Kevin Smith seems to be fasttracking his planned sequel to Mallrats. Smith had been planning to make Clerks 3 next, but he's rejigged his schedule, and it's Mallrats 2 that's going to arrive first (well, Yoga Hosers is next, technically).
Furthermore, he's now revealed on his Facebook page that the new film will be going by the name of Mallbrats. He posted a picture of the first draft screenplay cover, along with the words "20 years in the making. 113 pages fulla old friends, new jokes and a bloody battle withStan Lee! This is for you, Jim. Wish you were here... #MallBrats".
The Jim that Smith refers to here is the late Jim Jacks, who produced the original film, and had...
- 5/12/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Ever since director Kevin Smith announced it in March, there has been quite a lot of movement on the sequel to 1995’s Mallrats, a tribute to his friend, and the original's producer, Jim Jacks, who sadly passed away last year. Originally set to start production next year, Mallards 2 rocketed up the director’s schedule, bumping back his long awaited Clerks 3, after he found the perfect mall to film in (and completely trash, that’s important), one that just so happened be set for demolition. Now, Smith has taken to social media to announce another twist to the tale: the sequel’s title is officially Mallbrats. 20 years in the making. 113 pages fulla old friends & new jokes. This is for you, Jim. Wish you were here. #MallBrats pic.twitter.com/O6HfIWbRY6 — KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) May 11, 2015 While nothing is known about the movie, the new title does suggest a new breed of...
- 5/11/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
As a pretty big fan of filmmaker Kevin Smith, I tend to be inclined to support whatever project he’s interested in making, be it a new movie, a new podcast, or anything in between. Even so, I was initially a bit confused as to why Smith was looking to follow up Clerks III (which I’m hugely looking forward to) and his next two Canadian set genre outings (this year’s Yoga Hosers and the still to be shot Moose Jaws) with a sequel to Mallards. Yes, it’s developed over the years from a box office disappointment to one of his most beloved titles, but was anyone yearning for Mallrats 2? Then, I listened to Smith explain why and now, not just am I on board, I think it has the potential to be the rare 90’s movie reunion that really works. The reason that Smith decided to make...
- 3/30/2015
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
In light of an innocent update via his social media hubs, Kevin Smith has now confirmed what we suspected all along: he’s making Mallrats 2. “I hate to disappoint people but, yes, I am doing a Mallrats sequel,” he declared in his regular podcast Hollywood Babble-on, after posting a message to Twitter and Facebook that concluded with the words “I smell a rat…”
The director, currently prepping to shoot Clerks III in May, took to the mic to deliver the details on the long-awaited sequel. Smith told his avid listeners the reason behind the decision to roll out a follow-up some twenty years after the original hit cinemas and bombed. His friend and producer on Mallrats James Jacks, had always joked and pushed Smith to make another. When he sadly passed away last year, his death sparked something inside of the filmmaker. He decided to develop a sequel in honor of his long-time friend.
The director, currently prepping to shoot Clerks III in May, took to the mic to deliver the details on the long-awaited sequel. Smith told his avid listeners the reason behind the decision to roll out a follow-up some twenty years after the original hit cinemas and bombed. His friend and producer on Mallrats James Jacks, had always joked and pushed Smith to make another. When he sadly passed away last year, his death sparked something inside of the filmmaker. He decided to develop a sequel in honor of his long-time friend.
- 3/17/2015
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
Just last week, writer and director Kevin Smith seemed to be hinting that he might be working on a sequel to his infamous box office bomb turned cult classic, Mallrats. The hint came in a Facebook update that revealed his filmmaking timeline over the next couple years, and now Smith has gone on the record to confirm that he is indeed in the middle of writing Mallrats 2. Speaking on his own Hollywood Babble-On podcast (via SlashFilm), Smith explained the motivation behind getting the sequel off the ground 20 years later. With self-awareness, he said, "I hate to disappoint people but, yes, I am doing a Mallrats sequel." Here's how Smith explained his motivation to make Mallrats 2: "About a year and change now Jim Jacks, who was a producer on 'Mallrats,' died. And we talked about him during the show and what a good dude he was….'Mallrats...
- 3/16/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
The great Scorpion King and a disloyal rival race against time to find a treasure that possesses the power to rule the world in The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, debuting on DVD and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD with Ultraviolet™ on January 13, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
The epic next chapter in the billion-dollar The Mummy franchise, The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power propels the enormously successful series to new heights with a cast of renowned veterans and icons from the mixed martial arts and professional wrestling worlds as well as the intrigue and pulse-pounding action than fans have come to embrace.
Victor Webster (The Scorpion King: The Battle for Redemption) stars as the heroic warrior Mathayus and is joined by Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Ellen Holman (“Spartacus”), Barry Bostwick (“Cougar Town”), Michael Biehn (The Terminator) and Rutger Hauer (“True Blood,” Blade Runner...
The epic next chapter in the billion-dollar The Mummy franchise, The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power propels the enormously successful series to new heights with a cast of renowned veterans and icons from the mixed martial arts and professional wrestling worlds as well as the intrigue and pulse-pounding action than fans have come to embrace.
Victor Webster (The Scorpion King: The Battle for Redemption) stars as the heroic warrior Mathayus and is joined by Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Ellen Holman (“Spartacus”), Barry Bostwick (“Cougar Town”), Michael Biehn (The Terminator) and Rutger Hauer (“True Blood,” Blade Runner...
- 1/12/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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The annual "In Memoriam" tribute at the Oscars can be a tear jerker. Last year the industry lost a lot of talented individuals who brought entertainment into our lives. The video features several prominent names from the entertainment industry who are no longer with us. Some of those include Ray Harryhausen, Paul Walker, Philip Seyour Hoffman, and Harold Ramis. A few people were overlooked this year, such as actor Dennis Farina and producer James Jacks who brought us movies like Raising Arizona, Dazed and Confused, Tombstone, Mallrats, The Mummy, Rat Race, and a ton of other films.
The annual "In Memoriam" tribute at the Oscars can be a tear jerker. Last year the industry lost a lot of talented individuals who brought entertainment into our lives. The video features several prominent names from the entertainment industry who are no longer with us. Some of those include Ray Harryhausen, Paul Walker, Philip Seyour Hoffman, and Harold Ramis. A few people were overlooked this year, such as actor Dennis Farina and producer James Jacks who brought us movies like Raising Arizona, Dazed and Confused, Tombstone, Mallrats, The Mummy, Rat Race, and a ton of other films.
- 3/3/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Forgetting stars in the Academy Awards "In Memoriam" segment is almost as much a tradition as the fashion and speeches. But which stars missed out on live Oscars broadcast in 2014? Cory Monteith, Dennis Farina, Sarah Jones and Tom Clancy are among those not memorialized on TV.
Thanks to the Internet, the 86th Academy Awards can claim to honor just about everyone in film who died. Still, there's a bit of a slight felt by fans of those deemed unworthy for the telecast. Here are some of the biggest names left out of the video:
Jonathan Winters -- Died: April 11, 2013. Claim to Oscar fame: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," "The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming," "The Smurfs"Gary David Goldberg -- Died: June 22, 2013. Claim to Oscar fame: "Must Love Dogs," sitcoms from "Family Ties" to "Spin City"Cory Monteith -- Died: July 13, 2013. Claim to Oscar fame: "Glee,...
Thanks to the Internet, the 86th Academy Awards can claim to honor just about everyone in film who died. Still, there's a bit of a slight felt by fans of those deemed unworthy for the telecast. Here are some of the biggest names left out of the video:
Jonathan Winters -- Died: April 11, 2013. Claim to Oscar fame: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," "The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming," "The Smurfs"Gary David Goldberg -- Died: June 22, 2013. Claim to Oscar fame: "Must Love Dogs," sitcoms from "Family Ties" to "Spin City"Cory Monteith -- Died: July 13, 2013. Claim to Oscar fame: "Glee,...
- 3/3/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
James Jacks -- who produced "The Mummy" and dozens of other movies -- believed he could buy immortality ... because he gave a bloody fortune to his church "to pray for [his] immortal soul."Jacks' handwritten will is bizarre. In addition to giving $500K to The St. Charles Borromeo Church of Toluca Lake, he directed that his good friend give party favors to people who attended his wake.The party favors are movies ... and lots of them.
- 2/27/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It has not been an easy week, saying goodbye to two old friends, Hollywood producer Jim Jacks and studio executive Tom Sherak, who shared something in common; they were both good guys. They were generous and giving to their friends; they were adored by the people who worked for them. At the Academy Board of Governors meeting on Monday night, the governors gave former AMPAS president Sherak a moment of silence, and talked about how much he had done to help shepherd the organization through a challenging time. Wednesday brought a Catholic Mass in North Hollywood, followed by a heartfelt celebration of the life of Jim Jacks at West Hollywood restaurant Craig's, where he used to have dinner once a week. Along with his family, the friends who shared Jacks stories included Circle Releasing's Ted Pedas (who backed three Coen brothers movies, "Raising Arizona, " "Miller's Crossing" and "Barton Fink," produced...
- 1/31/2014
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Veteran producer James Jacks died Monday of a heart attack in his Los Angeles home, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 66. His friends, including longtime producing partner Sean Daniel and Kevin Smith, are remembering him on Facebook. "Here's to Jim Jacks," Daniel wrote. "Nobody loved movies more. Passionate, loyal, generous, accomplished, noble, caring, heavily armed, creative, dare I say obsessive on occasion. A good man, a good friend, a wonderful partner, a loving son to his family. You will be missed." Roundtable: 6 Celebrated Producers Talk Biggest Successes and Greatest Struggles Jacks and Daniel produced the
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- 1/21/2014
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"The Mummy" series producer James Jacks died Monday of a heart attack. He was 66. He started his producing career with Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused" and three early films by the Coen brothers, and introduced Hollywood to John Woo, backing his first Hollywood production "Hard Target." I first met Jacks on the set of "Raising Arizona" and we became fast friends. He was one of those rare people who navigated this risky business with cheer and grace. He deeply loved movies and creative people and worked hard to come through for his filmmakers. Since he left Alphaville Productions in 2004, which had an exclusive overall deal at Paramount Pictures, where he was partnered with former Universal Pictures president Sean Daniel and produced such films as Billy Bob Thornton's "The Gift" and William Friedkin's "The Hunted," Jacks had been developing five mid-budget projects under his Frelaine banner that were...
- 1/21/2014
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
This is sad news. Jim Jacks has died. The former Universal Pictures production executive transitioned to a film partnership with Sean Daniel in Universal-based Alphaville, and together they produced The Mummy franchise and films that included Tombstone, Dazed And Confused, A Simple Plan, Michael, and The Jackal. He was an exec producer of Raising Arizona and Intolerable Cruelty. They were among Universal’s biggest producing teams during the 1990s and early 2000s before they split. Daniel posted a tribute on his Facebook page: “Here’s to Jim Jacks. Nobody loved movies more. Passionate, loyal, generous, accomplished, noble, caring, heavily armed, creative, dare I say obsessive on occasion. A good man, a good friend, a wonderful partner, a loving son to his family. You will be missed.” I am getting ready to leave Sundance, but will provide more details when I can. According to my Variety pal Dave McNary, Jacks was...
- 1/21/2014
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Len Wiseman has exited Universal’s The Mummy reboot, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Sources said scheduling issues were to blame but did not offer details. He directed the Fox TV pilot Sleepy Hollow and is due to direct the first few episodes. The director boarded Mummy last fall and was working with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (who also is exec producing Sleepy Hollow) along with Sean Daniels and Jim Jacks on a modern day-set story. Jon Spaihts wrote the script. Photos: Best Cameos in Prequels, Reboots and Remakes Wiseman got the gig due to his ability to blend horror
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- 7/31/2013
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Pictures is set to give Len Wiseman (Underworld, Total Recall) the helm of their upcoming reboot of The Mummy, last seen on the big screen in a trilogy led by Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in the first two, and Dwayne Johnson in The Scorpion King.
The film will be produced by the ever-brilliant duo of Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci (Star Trek, Transformers), alongside former partners Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks, who produced the latest trilogy.
Jon Spaihts (The Darkest Hour, Prometheus) is penning the script, and the studio are eyeing a release for summer 2014, which is currently already blockbuster heavy, with the likes of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Godzilla, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Transformers 4, Ninja Turtles, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Guardians of the Galaxy all set for release that season – which, by the by, sounds like an utterly epic few months.
The film will be produced by the ever-brilliant duo of Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci (Star Trek, Transformers), alongside former partners Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks, who produced the latest trilogy.
Jon Spaihts (The Darkest Hour, Prometheus) is penning the script, and the studio are eyeing a release for summer 2014, which is currently already blockbuster heavy, with the likes of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Godzilla, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Transformers 4, Ninja Turtles, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Guardians of the Galaxy all set for release that season – which, by the by, sounds like an utterly epic few months.
- 9/25/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Len Wiseman ("Underworld," the "Total Recall" remake) is in talks to helm the reboot of "The Mummy" at Universal Pictures says Heat Vision.
Stephen Sommers helmed the fairly well liked and highly successful first film in 1999 which starred Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. The two sequels in 2002 and 2008 however were not as well regarded.
This would mark the second reboot of the property as the previous series was itself a new take on the classic Universal Monsters movies from the 30's and 40's.
This one is expected to go in a different direction, for starters Jon Spaihts' script apparently moves the action from the 1920's to contemporary times.
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Sean Daniels and Jim Jacks are producing.
Stephen Sommers helmed the fairly well liked and highly successful first film in 1999 which starred Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. The two sequels in 2002 and 2008 however were not as well regarded.
This would mark the second reboot of the property as the previous series was itself a new take on the classic Universal Monsters movies from the 30's and 40's.
This one is expected to go in a different direction, for starters Jon Spaihts' script apparently moves the action from the 1920's to contemporary times.
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Sean Daniels and Jim Jacks are producing.
- 9/25/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Universal is moving forward with its reboot of The Mummy, and it looks like Len Wiseman (Total Recall, Underworld, Live Free or Die Hard) is going to be the guy behind the camera. Share your thoughts in our comments section!
Per Deadline, Universal Pictures is wrapping up a deal for Wiseman to direct The Mummy, the reboot of a franchise whose most recent incarnation grossed $1.25 billion over three films. Jon Spaihts (The Darkest Hour, Prometheus) is writing the script, and the studio is eyeing a potential summer 2014 release.
The film is being produced by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci through their Universal-based K/O Paper Products alongside former partners Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks, who produced the version launched by Steve Sommers, which starred Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
Apparently the new script moves The Mummy into a modern day context with a dark tone.
“When Bob and Alex pitched it,...
Per Deadline, Universal Pictures is wrapping up a deal for Wiseman to direct The Mummy, the reboot of a franchise whose most recent incarnation grossed $1.25 billion over three films. Jon Spaihts (The Darkest Hour, Prometheus) is writing the script, and the studio is eyeing a potential summer 2014 release.
The film is being produced by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci through their Universal-based K/O Paper Products alongside former partners Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks, who produced the version launched by Steve Sommers, which starred Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
Apparently the new script moves The Mummy into a modern day context with a dark tone.
“When Bob and Alex pitched it,...
- 9/24/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Len Wiseman is in talks to helm Universal’s reboot of its classic horror franchise The Mummy. Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are producing the reboot along with Sean Daniels and Jim Jacks, the producers of the recent Mummy movies starring Brendan Fraser. Photos: 'Total Recall' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale Starring Boris Karloff, The Mummy (1932) was one of studio’s classic monster movies. It was set during the 1920s and designed to scare the bandages off of audiences. The recent movies were reinvented as actioners with wide appeal and also were set in the '20s. The new
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- 9/24/2012
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Universal Pictures is setting Len Wiseman to direct The Mummy, the reboot of a franchise whose most recent incarnation grossed $1.25 billion over three films. Jon Spaihts is writing the script and the studio is eyeing a potential summer 2014 release, so things are moving quickly, with Universal eager to ramp back up one of its most venerable franchises. The film is being produced by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci through their Universal-based K/O Paper Products, alongside former partners Sean Daniel and Jim Jacks. Latter two produced the version launched by Steve Sommers which starred Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. That trilogy was based on the Karl Fruend-directed Boris Karloff starrer that the studio made in 1932. I spoke to both Kurtzman and Wiseman, and they said that the script Spaihts is writing puts the gauze covered villain into a modern day context. “When I first heard Universal was relaunching this,...
- 9/24/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Robocop
Jackie Earle Haley is signing on while Jay Baruchel is circling Jose Padilha's "Robocop" remake at MGM.
Haley will play Maddox, the man who dispenses the military training to Robocop (Joel Kinnaman). Gary Oldman, Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson and Abbie Cornish are also set. [Source: Deadline]
Ivanhoe
British actor Sam Riley ("Control," "On the Road") will play the title role in Iain Softley’s adaptation of Sir Walter Scott’s epic "Ivanhoe" at Morena Films and Egoli Tossell Film New GmbH. The project is being shot on 65mm with a script adapted by John Brownlow and James Jacks.
Set in 1194 after the failure of the Third Crusade, the action follows Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon who is out of favor with his father for his allegiance to the Norman king Richard I of England (aka Richard the Lionheart). What follows is a complicated story with many intersecting character arcs and subplots.
Jackie Earle Haley is signing on while Jay Baruchel is circling Jose Padilha's "Robocop" remake at MGM.
Haley will play Maddox, the man who dispenses the military training to Robocop (Joel Kinnaman). Gary Oldman, Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson and Abbie Cornish are also set. [Source: Deadline]
Ivanhoe
British actor Sam Riley ("Control," "On the Road") will play the title role in Iain Softley’s adaptation of Sir Walter Scott’s epic "Ivanhoe" at Morena Films and Egoli Tossell Film New GmbH. The project is being shot on 65mm with a script adapted by John Brownlow and James Jacks.
Set in 1194 after the failure of the Third Crusade, the action follows Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon who is out of favor with his father for his allegiance to the Norman king Richard I of England (aka Richard the Lionheart). What follows is a complicated story with many intersecting character arcs and subplots.
- 7/21/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
It’s the second part of our interview with Michael Biehn, in which he talks about his acting in The Abyss and Tombstone, and his first feature as director, The Victim…
As the first part of our interview demonstrated, the great, under-appreciated actor Michael Biehn has enjoyed a lengthy and varied acting career. His fruitful partnership with James Cameron continued after the success of The Terminator and Aliens, with the pair teaming up again for The Abyss.
Here, we talk to Biehn about the making of that 1989 epic of sci-fi, working with James Cameron, passing on Point Break, and defending strippers in his directorial debut, The Victim…
I’ve always admired your loyalty to James Cameron. And then you went on to work with him on The Abyss (1989), and I remember you’ve always defended his working style, especially after reports of a few egos getting bruised during the filming of that film.
As the first part of our interview demonstrated, the great, under-appreciated actor Michael Biehn has enjoyed a lengthy and varied acting career. His fruitful partnership with James Cameron continued after the success of The Terminator and Aliens, with the pair teaming up again for The Abyss.
Here, we talk to Biehn about the making of that 1989 epic of sci-fi, working with James Cameron, passing on Point Break, and defending strippers in his directorial debut, The Victim…
I’ve always admired your loyalty to James Cameron. And then you went on to work with him on The Abyss (1989), and I remember you’ve always defended his working style, especially after reports of a few egos getting bruised during the filming of that film.
- 8/31/2011
- Den of Geek
Hollywood is always responsive to trending hot topics--like the death of Osama bin Laden. Who will get close to the secretive Navy Seals to dramatize this pivotal moment in American history? First at bat is Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow and producer/writing partner Mark Boal, who are ramping up a SEALs bin Laden movie for Sony. The film will focus on the black ops mission that ended with bin Laden’s death in May 2011. Producer James Jacks is also developing a Seals Afghan war movie, Hindu Kush, that is picking up steam. Another possible way into the story: military film advisor Captain Dale Dye has written a graphic novel based on the capture of bin Laden, Code Word: Geronimo, to be published by Idw Publishing ...
- 6/27/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
Are you ready for more Scorpion King action? Because, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that The Scorpion King 3 has started principal photography in Thailand. From the producers of The Mummy, the new action film stars Ron Perlman, Victor Webster and Billy Zane.
I never liked the Scorpion King films; they we're very poorly made films. I imagine this next one won't be any different, but it's got Billy Zane and Ron Perlman in it so maybe I'll have to watch it. Hopefully it's one of those it's so bad it's good movies.
Yes, this is going to be a straight to DVD movie. Here's the synopsis:
As The Scorpion King 3 begins, Mathayus has lost his beloved queen and been driven from his former kingdom by a virulent plague. Now, an assassin for hire, Mathayus is dispatched by Horus, the King of Egypt, to protect his ally King Ramusan from imminent attack.
I never liked the Scorpion King films; they we're very poorly made films. I imagine this next one won't be any different, but it's got Billy Zane and Ron Perlman in it so maybe I'll have to watch it. Hopefully it's one of those it's so bad it's good movies.
Yes, this is going to be a straight to DVD movie. Here's the synopsis:
As The Scorpion King 3 begins, Mathayus has lost his beloved queen and been driven from his former kingdom by a virulent plague. Now, an assassin for hire, Mathayus is dispatched by Horus, the King of Egypt, to protect his ally King Ramusan from imminent attack.
- 12/2/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that principle photography is beginning for The Scorpion King 3. The film stars Billy Zane and Ron Pearlman. Here’s the full press release (via Coming Soon):
“A legendary hero returns to fight his most fearsome adversary as an all-new adventure unfolds in The Scorpion King 3, now shooting in Thailand. Steeped in intrigue, sorcery and romance and featuring more of the spectacular action, mind-boggling stunts and astonishing plot twists that have made The Scorpion King franchise an outstanding addition to Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s groundbreaking DVD Originals™ line, The Scorpion King 3 is slated for release on DVD in early 2012.
Picking up where The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior left off, The Scorpion King 3 continues the story of Mathayus, now the deposed leader of an ancient desert empire, as he faces the most terrifying challenge of his life. The film, which began...
“A legendary hero returns to fight his most fearsome adversary as an all-new adventure unfolds in The Scorpion King 3, now shooting in Thailand. Steeped in intrigue, sorcery and romance and featuring more of the spectacular action, mind-boggling stunts and astonishing plot twists that have made The Scorpion King franchise an outstanding addition to Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s groundbreaking DVD Originals™ line, The Scorpion King 3 is slated for release on DVD in early 2012.
Picking up where The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior left off, The Scorpion King 3 continues the story of Mathayus, now the deposed leader of an ancient desert empire, as he faces the most terrifying challenge of his life. The film, which began...
- 12/2/2010
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Universal Home Entertainment issued a press release earlier today, announcing that The Scorpion King 3 had begun principal photography. I think the real news here is that, Scorpion King 2 made enough money to even necessitate a sequel. Like the last film, it'll be a Direct-to-dvd release. It's an odd choice for a movie. Seriously, the first one wasn't that great and the second one definitely wasn't anything to write home about. While, Dtdvd movies aren't exactly known for their high quality, it's hard to see what fan base would be left for this Mummy off-shoot franchise.
Personally, I loathed The Scorpion King with The Rock (the only Scorpion King movie to hit theaters). I thought the plot was boring and even the action wasn't that great. It was trying to ride on the success of the first two Mummy films but it failed miserably. The second film wasn't that great either...
Personally, I loathed The Scorpion King with The Rock (the only Scorpion King movie to hit theaters). I thought the plot was boring and even the action wasn't that great. It was trying to ride on the success of the first two Mummy films but it failed miserably. The second film wasn't that great either...
- 12/2/2010
- Cinelinx
"The Scorpion King 3", continues shooting in Thailand, slated for release on DVD early 2012, for the Universal Studios Home Entertainment "DVD Originals" series.
The feature started lensing October 29 in and around Bangkok, introducing a new cast including Victor Webster as 'Mathayus', Ron Perlman as 'Horus', Billy Zane as 'King Talus', Ufc star Kimbo Slice as 'Zulu Kondo', Bostin Christopher as 'Olaf', WWE champion Dave Bautista as 'Agromael', Selina Lo as 'Tsukai', Krystal Vee as 'Princess Silda' and Temuera Morrison as 'King Ramusan'.
"...As 'The Scorpion King 3' begins, 'Mathayus' has lost his beloved queen and been driven from his former kingdom by a virulent plague. Now, an assassin for hire, Mathayus is dispatched by 'Horus', the King of Egypt, to protect his ally 'King Ramusan' from imminent attack. In return for his services, he is promised Ramusan's daughter 'Silda' in marriage, as well as the legendary 'Eye of the Gods' medallion,...
The feature started lensing October 29 in and around Bangkok, introducing a new cast including Victor Webster as 'Mathayus', Ron Perlman as 'Horus', Billy Zane as 'King Talus', Ufc star Kimbo Slice as 'Zulu Kondo', Bostin Christopher as 'Olaf', WWE champion Dave Bautista as 'Agromael', Selina Lo as 'Tsukai', Krystal Vee as 'Princess Silda' and Temuera Morrison as 'King Ramusan'.
"...As 'The Scorpion King 3' begins, 'Mathayus' has lost his beloved queen and been driven from his former kingdom by a virulent plague. Now, an assassin for hire, Mathayus is dispatched by 'Horus', the King of Egypt, to protect his ally 'King Ramusan' from imminent attack. In return for his services, he is promised Ramusan's daughter 'Silda' in marriage, as well as the legendary 'Eye of the Gods' medallion,...
- 12/2/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A legendary hero returns to fight his most fearsome adversary as an all-new adventure unfolds in The Scorpion King 3 , now shooting in Thailand. Steeped in intrigue, sorcery and romance and featuring more of the spectacular action, mindboggling stunts and astonishing plot twists that have made The Scorpion King franchise an outstanding addition to Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s groundbreaking DVD Originals™ line, The Scorpion King 3 is slated for release on DVD in early 2012.
Picking up where The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior left off, The Scorpion King 3 continues the story of Mathayus, now the deposed leader of an ancient desert empire, as he faces the most terrifying challenge of his life. The film, which began shooting on October 29 in and around Bangkok, introduces an all new cast featuring Victor Webster (“Melrose Place,” Surrogates) as Mathayus; Ron Perlman (“Sons of Anarchy,” Hellboy 1 and 2) as Horus, the powerful King of Egypt; Billy Zane (“Samantha Who?...
Picking up where The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior left off, The Scorpion King 3 continues the story of Mathayus, now the deposed leader of an ancient desert empire, as he faces the most terrifying challenge of his life. The film, which began shooting on October 29 in and around Bangkok, introduces an all new cast featuring Victor Webster (“Melrose Place,” Surrogates) as Mathayus; Ron Perlman (“Sons of Anarchy,” Hellboy 1 and 2) as Horus, the powerful King of Egypt; Billy Zane (“Samantha Who?...
- 12/2/2010
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I" is now the biggest "Harry Potter" opening of all time, having smashed box office records with a magical $125 million domestically.
The film -- which follows Harry, Hermione and Ron as they leave the comforts of Hogwarts to search for ways to destroy the evil wizard Lord Voldemort -- surpassed the series' previous best, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," which opened in 2005 with $102 million.
Here are...
The film -- which follows Harry, Hermione and Ron as they leave the comforts of Hogwarts to search for ways to destroy the evil wizard Lord Voldemort -- surpassed the series' previous best, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," which opened in 2005 with $102 million.
Here are...
- 11/22/2010
- Extra
By Todd Gilchrist
On April 27, Tombstone arrives on Blu-ray. The film, one of two competing efforts to chronicle the life of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, encountered almost historic problems when the film’s original writer-director, Kevin Jarre, was fired from the production, and replced by George P. Cosmatos. Thankfully, all of that behind-the-scenes drama ultimately had little impact on the film’s commercial success, not only beating Lawrence Kasdan’s Wyatt Earp to screens nationwide, but raking in a tidy $60 million at the box office.
Last week, in conjunction with its upcoming Blu-ray release, Hollywood News caught up with one of the film’s co-stars, Michael Biehn, to discuss the drama that swirled around the production. In addition to talking about the tone and atmosphere of that tumultuous set, Biehn explained how he approached playing the film’s most formidable villain, Johnny Ringo, and offered a few suggestions for which...
On April 27, Tombstone arrives on Blu-ray. The film, one of two competing efforts to chronicle the life of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, encountered almost historic problems when the film’s original writer-director, Kevin Jarre, was fired from the production, and replced by George P. Cosmatos. Thankfully, all of that behind-the-scenes drama ultimately had little impact on the film’s commercial success, not only beating Lawrence Kasdan’s Wyatt Earp to screens nationwide, but raking in a tidy $60 million at the box office.
Last week, in conjunction with its upcoming Blu-ray release, Hollywood News caught up with one of the film’s co-stars, Michael Biehn, to discuss the drama that swirled around the production. In addition to talking about the tone and atmosphere of that tumultuous set, Biehn explained how he approached playing the film’s most formidable villain, Johnny Ringo, and offered a few suggestions for which...
- 4/23/2010
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Hollywoodnews.com
Berlin -- Walking around the European Film Market you hear just about as many accents as there are sellers. But step inside the screening rooms and it's hard to mistake a new lingua franca emerging from the foreign films on display: English.
Whether it's double Oscar nominee "The Last Station," produced by Berlin's Egoli Tossell Film; "Brighton Rock," StudioCanal's adaptation of the Graham Greene novel starring Helen Mirren and Sam Riley; or Joel Schumacher's "Twelve," co-produced by Gaumont, the trend is clear. European production companies from Madrid to Munich are moving into English-language features in a big way.
Some of the hottest new projects at the Efm this year are English-language features financed out of Europe.
Take "Ivanhoe," a new big-screen adaptation of Walter Scott's classic medieval tale that Egoli Tossell and Spain's Morena Films are producing. The Euro shingled picked up the project, which has Iain Softley attached to direct,...
Whether it's double Oscar nominee "The Last Station," produced by Berlin's Egoli Tossell Film; "Brighton Rock," StudioCanal's adaptation of the Graham Greene novel starring Helen Mirren and Sam Riley; or Joel Schumacher's "Twelve," co-produced by Gaumont, the trend is clear. European production companies from Madrid to Munich are moving into English-language features in a big way.
Some of the hottest new projects at the Efm this year are English-language features financed out of Europe.
Take "Ivanhoe," a new big-screen adaptation of Walter Scott's classic medieval tale that Egoli Tossell and Spain's Morena Films are producing. The Euro shingled picked up the project, which has Iain Softley attached to direct,...
- 2/12/2010
- by By Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Scribe Peter Briggs ("Hellboy") and producer Gary Kurtz ("Star Wars," "The Dark Crystal") are teaming for the supernatural war thriller "Panzer 88" reports Screen Daily.
Filming kicks off later this year in Eastern Europe and the story is described as a a creature feature set around a group of blue-collar fighters in the German tank regiments in October 1944.
Briggs is directing from a script he co-wrote with Aaron Mason and James Cowan. Some concept art and an interview with Briggs about the film is up at Bloody Disgusting.
Briggs is also attached to direct "Mortis Rex" which Jim Jacks is producing. That film is currently in pre-production for shooting to kick off in the Spring.
Filming kicks off later this year in Eastern Europe and the story is described as a a creature feature set around a group of blue-collar fighters in the German tank regiments in October 1944.
Briggs is directing from a script he co-wrote with Aaron Mason and James Cowan. Some concept art and an interview with Briggs about the film is up at Bloody Disgusting.
Briggs is also attached to direct "Mortis Rex" which Jim Jacks is producing. That film is currently in pre-production for shooting to kick off in the Spring.
- 2/10/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
London -- Producer Gary Kurtz and British-born writer Peter Briggs have teamed to drive World War II tank thriller "Panzer 88" onto the big screen, the duo said Friday.
Briggs will direct from his own script he has co-written with Aaron Mason and James Cowan from a concept by Mason and Cowan. Briggs' credits include "Hellboy" and "Alien vs. Predator."
Kurtz, whose resume includes "Star Wars" and "American Graffiti," will be joined through his Corona Pictures by producing partners Richard Johns and Rupert Jermyn.
Kurtz said Briggs has a "proven track record the world over in high-grossing, high-concept movies."
Briggs is also attached to direct his original screenplay, "Mortis Rex," with Jim Jacks producing, and U.K. sales and finance house Intandem handling international sales duties.
The shoot for "Panzer 88" is scheduled to go ahead in Eastern Europe in 2010, the producers said.
Briggs will direct from his own script he has co-written with Aaron Mason and James Cowan from a concept by Mason and Cowan. Briggs' credits include "Hellboy" and "Alien vs. Predator."
Kurtz, whose resume includes "Star Wars" and "American Graffiti," will be joined through his Corona Pictures by producing partners Richard Johns and Rupert Jermyn.
Kurtz said Briggs has a "proven track record the world over in high-grossing, high-concept movies."
Briggs is also attached to direct his original screenplay, "Mortis Rex," with Jim Jacks producing, and U.K. sales and finance house Intandem handling international sales duties.
The shoot for "Panzer 88" is scheduled to go ahead in Eastern Europe in 2010, the producers said.
- 2/5/2010
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Smith has been open about his difficulties directing Bruce Willis on the set of his new comedy co-starring Tracy Morgan, A Couple of Cops. “He’s undirectable,” he said. At the New Moon premiere Smith kidded producer James Jacks, saying, “Dude, why didn’t you tell me!” The movie may have turned out okay (here’s an early AICN review), but point is, Smith and I agreed, the glory days for stars are over. With Hollywood in recession and the star system on the decline, fewer big-budget live-action movies are getting made and most stars can’t get their price anymore. Most are just searching for a good part. …...
- 11/19/2009
- Thompson on Hollywood
Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 47 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. Italian artist Franco Brambilla has created a series of photos that blends vintage postcards with zany Sci-Fi beings. Screen Media Films has acquired worldwide rights to Adam Kane's political thriller Formosa Betrayed, starring James Van Der Beek. [thr] io9 has a few new images from Batman: Dead End director Sandy Collora's Hunter Prey. Check out this behind the scenes featurette on Spike Jonze's We Were Once A Fairytale. Dimension Films are planning a remake of Hellraiser in 3-D. [shock] FilmSchoolRejects takes a look at 7 directors who could handle Dune. This scan of Russell Crowe in costume in Ridley Scott...
- 11/3/2009
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
We've got a pretty special interview for you this evening as in light of the recent announcement that Us producer Jim Jacks, whose track record includes the Mummy franchise and A Simple Plan, has signed on to produce Hellboy co-writer Peter Briggs supernatural action thriller Mortis Rex, we sat down with Briggs to talk in-depth about this project, among numerous others. Beyond the break you'll find this massive interview, along with some concept art we've posted previously. "Bloody Disgusting" -- who have been covering "Mortis" since its announcement at the last American Film Market -- managed to grab Briggs this morning and score an exclusive from him.
- 10/30/2009
- bloody-disgusting.com
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