Archive for May, 2009
Twilight Fans – Robert Pattinson’s Pictures from New Moon!
Posted by: | CommentsThose of you who are big fans of the Twilight series will be pleased to see some new official screenshots and ‘behind the scene snaps’ from the upcoming film New Moon – which are now available to view online. You can see the ever popular Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, alongside some scenes from the movie.
The final bit of news to add is that Pattinson has agreed to star in the fourth instalment of the series The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, much to the fangirl’s delight. It seems that boy has dollar signs tattooed over his pallid skin – or at least that’s what the investors are seeing.
Click here to see the juicy info from New Moon.
Alien Remake in the Pipeline?
Posted by: | CommentsGet away from her you bitch!
That’s right, everyone’s favourite sci-fi flick starring Sigourney Weaver – Alien. (Yes, I’m aware that the quote is from Aliens but I was only a consonant away from being correct)
And just like with all great old movies, Hollywood is deeming it fit to destroy the whole franchise and start afresh by remaking the original Ridley Scott film.
Before the diehard fans start to panic, it is currently only a rumour which has been passed down from Fox. They hinted that there could be some reboots on the card, with commercials director Carl Erik Rinsch at the helm.
However, the slightly better news is that Ridley Scott has already been named as the producer alongside Tony Scott. Furthermore, other rumours have suggested that it may be an ‘origins’ film rather than a direct remake of the first extra terrestrial thriller. It follows that – despite it only being a rumour at present – there is some truth in this, cosnidering that Predator is being remade for next year.
If you’re curious about the new director then you should click here for a compilation of some of his stuff. All I can say is that I hope the pants are bigger this time.
Pandorum Trailer Online!
Posted by: | CommentsStarring Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster and Cam Gigandet, Pandorum is the new flick by Christian Alvart and there’s a new trailer online.
The film sees Quaid and Foster wake up from cryo-sleep aboard a spaceship with little memory of who they are or what their mission is. They venture into the body of the ship to find out more – and find more than they bargained for.
To see the trailer please click here to visit the original content at EmpireOnline.
Unofficial Bad Lieutenant Trailer Online!
Posted by: | CommentsSneak-peek time, courtesy of EmpireOnline. Take a look at Werner Herzog’s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans starring Mr. Nicholas Cage as a Louisiana cop who’s going “off the reservation in a blizzard of cocaine, fast women and ginormous handguns”.
The cast includes Cage, Eva Mendes, Xzibit, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Val Kilmer. Some are calling it the start of a franchise. In Cage’s words: “You could have Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call London next. It could happen!”
It’s out in December, and you can see the trailer by clicking here.
Disney-Pixar’s Up – New Screenshots!
Posted by: | CommentsThe French site Buzz et Cie has landed their mitts on some new pictures from Disney-Pixar’s upcoming (no pun intended) flick Up. The new shots give a little more impression of the film – these include a couple of shots from the film’s opening section, chronicling Carl Fredricksen’s 70-year relationship with his wife Ellie.
You can also see Fredricksen with his stowaway Russell in the second picture, a building foreman called Tom, a scary super-dog Alpha and an aerial shot of the South American plateau where most of the adventure takes place and a shot of Fredricksen matching up location and destination as he and his floating house land in the jungle.
Phew.
To see the shots please click here. Up is out on October 16 in UK but has just been released in the US. Sometimes it sucks to be Brit, doesn’t it? Unless you’re an MP of course. KACHING.
Sony Home Downloaded 6.5 Million Times. Seriously!
Posted by: | CommentsSony have revealed that the much criticized Playstation Home has been downloaded an amazing 6.5 million times.
This is what PS Home director Peter Edward had to say…
“We do have a profit and loss on Home, and obviously revenue is an important part of it, just like with anything else. But our belief is that if you make the community happy, and get good content on to the platform – if you get a platform that people want to keep coming back to – then the monetisation aspect of it will almost take care of itself,”
“It’s certainly not something that should be the driving force – not something that’s the driving priority at this stage of development.”
“That’s not to say that we don’t want to monetise the platform and that we don’t have plans to do so,” he added, “But it’s definitely a kind of consequence of getting all the other factors right, rather than being a driving force. We’re not in it to make a quick buck from Home, and then move onto the next thing – Home is a strategic platform for PlayStation, and as such we’re developing it.”
At no point during his speech did he admit that Home is pretty shit though.
New Tomb Raider Movie To Be Prequel!
Posted by: | CommentsProducer Dan Lin has confirmed that the upcoming Tomb Raider movie will in fact be a prequel.
It’s actually going to explore Lara Croft’s origins.
Um, seriously though, does anyone care anymore?
Casting for the role of young Lara has yet to begin but what we do know is that it’s not going to be Angelina Jolie no matter how many tubs of Nivea she goes through.
Castlevania Movie May Not Happen!
Posted by: | CommentsPaul W.S. Anderson’s adaptation of the video game classic; Castlevania looks like it’s not going to happen after all.
According to Bloody Disgusting, the project is neck deep in development hell.
Personally I never wanted this movie to happen.
But that’s just me.
Gyllenhaal talks Prince of Persia!
Posted by: | CommentsPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time is now in post production, and Jake Gyllenhaal has been spilling some gossip on the new flick. Gyllenhaal plays the hero of the games Dastan, who is charged with battling a shadowy cult of assassins called the Hanssansin.
Talking to Empire, Gyllenhaal stated: “I’m always fascinated with these kinds of stories of the hero’s journey. You’re playing a legitimate hero, you know? I think it’s an honour to do that.”
You can expect to see the new Prince of Persia movie in May 2010, but for more information on the film and some footage, click here.
Alan Partridge Movie In The Works!
Posted by: | CommentsSteve Coogan has confirmed that a movie based on his iconic character; Alan Partridge is in the works.
Coogan, who is currently in cinemas with Night at the Museum 2, revealed on BBC Radio 1 that “there are plans afoot” to bring the ex-chatshow host to the big screen.
He had this to say…
“We are planning on making a movie. We’re talking at the moment. What it is we’re not quite sure.”
Anyway, sounds interesting if not exactly exciting.
Doctor Who Coming To Big Screen!
Posted by: | CommentsBBC films have comfirmed that Doctor Who will be getting a big screen adaptation.
According to a BBC spokeswoman, “A script is in development” for a Doctor Who feature.
There’s no news yet as to who will actually play the timelord on the silver screen but the fact that it’s coming is exciting enough!
New GTA IV Episode Named!
Posted by: | CommentsRockstar have announced that the second episode for Grand Theft Auto 4 will be called The Ballad of Gay Tony and is due for release this autumn.
Like The Lost & Damned, The Ballad of Gay Tony will set you back 1600 Microsoft points.
Another interesting tidbit is the news that both DLC episodes will be available as a retail disc that will not require you to own the original game.
Slumdog Millionaire Exclusive Deleted Scene Clip!
Posted by: | CommentsEmpire have courteously uploaded a deleted scene from the new DVD which is being released of Slumdog Millionaire. Boyle’s film has received worldwide critical acclaim, and one can only assume that it’s going to sell like wildfire, but for those of you who can’t wait for a sneak preview, click here to go and see the “operatic” clip for yourselves. Enjoy.
Resident Evil The Directors Cut Coming To PSN!
Posted by: | CommentsCapcom’s Resident Evil: Directors Cut, which is basically an enhanced version of the original Resident Evil and was released way back in 1997, is coming to the PSN.
Yep, don’t expect anything in the way of graphical or audio improvements, this is a direct port of the Playstation One classic.
This is the first of a number of high-profile Playstation One games that are expected to hit the network over the coming months. The original Metal Gear Solid is expected to be announced shortly.
New Buffy The Vampire Slayer Movie On The Way!
Posted by: | CommentsVertigo Entertainment are rebooting every-one’s favorite teenage Vampire slayer and guess what?
It wont be based on the TV series or the movie that went before it.
And in an even bigger shocker, Joss Whedon will not be involved.
Yep, we’re talking a complete reboot baby!
The new movie will be developed by Roy Lee and Doug Davison, and also Fran Rubel Kuzui, the director of the 1992 movie.
Watchmen Blu-ray To Include Game!
Posted by: | CommentsWarner Bros. have announced that their upcoming Blu-ray release of Watchmen: The End Is Nigh: The Complete Experience will even contain the action beat em up The End Is Nigh Parts 1 and 2.
And part 2 isn’t even on the Playstation network yet, (it’s out in July)
Anyway, as well as the standard theatrical cut of the movie, the 2-disc Blu-ray version will come with the much talked about directors cut which will add about 40 mins to the movie.
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh: The Complete Experience is released on July 21st.
Daredevil Reboot On The Way?
Posted by: | CommentsCould 20th Century Fox and Marvel Studios be thinking of rebooting Daredevil?
Well, some curious reports concerning Battlestar Galactica star Katee Sackhoff buying up as many Daredevil comics as she could get her hands on in a Hollywood comic book store with “hopes to get a part for a marvel movie” suggest that we might be getting a new Daredevil movie after-all.
Only question now is whether or not it will be a sequel starring Ben Affleck or a reboot.
Either way I’m happy. The original Daredevil movie a couple of years back is something of a guilty pleasure. (Just like Ghost Rider)
Save My Name Is Earl! Petition Alert!
Posted by: | CommentsI don’t normally get behind any petitions of any sort. Usually I’m way too wrapped up in myself to give a damn about signing my name to anything, but sometimes, sometimes a cause comes along that pricks my interest and fills me with the need to sign my name on a piece of paper.
This is one of those times people.
NBC have confirmed that My Name Is Earl is to be dropped from their schedule.
Yep, canceled.
Now, that doesn’t necessarily have to mean that it’s game over for the show, no. Fox could pick it up.
And that’s precisely what Ethan Suplee (Randy) and Nerdles.com is hoping will happen.
If you want to help him save Earl from cancellation then look him up on Twitter. Tell him Nerdles sent you and above all, be brave. These are dark times my fellow Earl fans, dark times indeed.
Modern Warfare 2 Trailer!
Posted by: | CommentsOkay, so it’s dropped the ‘Call of Duty’ tag but this year’s ‘Call of Duty’ game; Modern Warfare 2 is probably the game I am most anticipating this year.
Last years’ Call of Duty: World at War was a massive surprise for me personally as in; I didn’t expect to enjoy it more than the first Modern Warfare. Treyarch did a blinding job on it, so it’s with great interest that I’m following ‘Modern Warfare 2′.
Just how will developer ‘Infinity War’ raise the bar further?
Anyway, here’s the trailer…
Professor Layton Sequel To Be Released In August!
Posted by: | CommentsProfessor Layton And The Diabolical Box, the sequel to the well-received “Curious Village” will hit the Nintendo DS on August 24th.
“The Diabolical Box” has been available in Japan for two years already, where it’s known as “The Demon’s Box”.
Expect more head-scratching puzzlement!
