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Will Smith Brings ‘Seven Pounds’ and Good Cheer to Cleveland

Will Smith Brings ‘Seven Pounds’ and Good Cheer to Cleveland

We were able to catch up with Smith and gave some news regarding Will Smith and his role in Oldboy, but here is the full report.

By Brian C. Gibson on November 24, 2008 | Comments

Will Smith Says Oldboy Won’t be Adaptation of Chan-wook Park’s Film

Will Smith Says Oldboy Won’t be Adaptation of Chan-wook Park’s Film

We heard it straight from the star’s mouth. He’s definitely starring in Steven Spielberg’s Oldboy…but there’s a twist.

By Brian C. Gibson on November 21, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Clip: Michael Rapaport in ‘Special’

Exclusive Clip: Michael Rapaport in ‘Special’

In support of the release of Special, a new indie film starring Michael Rapaport, Magnolia Pictures has hooked us up with an exclusive clip from the film. Check it out.

By Neil Miller on November 20, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Meet the Real Bruce Campbell in Columbus, Ohio

Exclusive: Meet the Real Bruce Campbell in Columbus, Ohio

Bruce Campbell: “My fans are my clients. I’m never going to really insult them. I’ll dick with them in the movie because I interact with them. I know how to mess with them. And I’m going to do just that. It’s an old Sam Raimi rule: The innocent must suffer.”

By Kevin Carr on November 17, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Bruce Campbell Tells Us How We Can Get Him in Our Movie

Exclusive: Bruce Campbell Tells Us How We Can Get Him in Our Movie

So you want Bruce Campbell in your film. He shared with us his four rules he follows when he accepts a part.

By Kevin Carr on November 12, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Interview: Madagascar 2 Producer Mireille Soria

Exclusive Interview: Madagascar 2 Producer Mireille Soria

We recently had a chance to visit the luxurious InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio and meet with one of the producers of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. And yes, there is a luxurious hotel in Ohio.

By Brian C. Gibson on November 7, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Creative Minds Talk About Their ‘Genetic Opera’

Exclusive: Creative Minds Talk About Their ‘Genetic Opera’

Repo! The Genetic Opera stood out as one of the best films at this year’s Fantastic Fest, and we got a chance to sit down and talk with director Darren Lynn Bousman, writer/actor Terrance Zdunich, and music producer Joseph Bishara.

By Adam Sweeney on November 5, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Brad Anderson’s Transsiberian

Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Brad Anderson’s Transsiberian

Brad Anderson’s Hitchcockian thriller Transsiberian hits DVD and Blu-ray today. And we’ve got an exclusive clip to take you behind the scenes.

By Neil Miller on November 4, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Picking the Brains of Zombie Girl stars Emily and Megan Hagins

Exclusive: Picking the Brains of Zombie Girl stars Emily and Megan Hagins

Emily M. Hagins, 16 year old director of Pathogen, and her mother Megan talk to us about the walking dead, the divide between Star Wars and Star Trek, and what comes next for the talented director.

By Adam Sweeney on November 1, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Clip: Yes, That’s Tiffany Thiessen in ‘Cyborg Soldier’

Exclusive Clip: Yes, That’s Tiffany Thiessen in ‘Cyborg Soldier’

It has been a long time since I have seen the former Kelly Kapowski in anything significant. As well, it appears that she isn’t getting any help from the wardrobe department.

By Neil Miller on October 4, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Clip: Steven Seagal in ‘Kill Switch’

Exclusive Clip: Steven Seagal in ‘Kill Switch’

If you are like many of the folks around Reject HQ, then you too have a soft spot for anything involving Steven Seagal. As well, you will probably enjoy this clip.

By Neil Miller on October 3, 2008 | Comments

Indie Spotlight: M.K. Asante, Jr.’s The Black Candle

Indie Spotlight: M.K. Asante, Jr.’s The Black Candle

Maggie Van Ostrand shines an exclusive spotlight on “a mesmerizing indie documentary embodying the search for commonality in the African American community” from director M.K. Asante, Jr.

By Maggie Van Ostrand on October 2, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Chuck Palahniuk Tells Us About Getting Filthy, Falling in Love, and Choke

Exclusive: Chuck Palahniuk Tells Us About Getting Filthy, Falling in Love, and Choke

Seven minutes into my conversation with Chuck Palahniuk, I’m still not sure that he exists.

By Cole Abaius on September 24, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Interview: DJ Caruso Wants You to Fear Your Blackberry

Exclusive Interview: DJ Caruso Wants You to Fear Your Blackberry

Back in July I had the chance to watch the first thirty minutes or so of DJ Caruso’s newest thriller, Eagle Eye. First off, I have to say that what I saw of Eagle Eye…I loved. It was a fun, fast and intense ride that will make you think twice about syncing your iPhone. Caruso’s Disturbia was a big surprise for me, and his followup film seems to be ready to surprise fans once again.

By Brian C. Gibson on September 16, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Clip: Charlize Theron Gets Rattled in Battle in Seattle

Exclusive Clip: Charlize Theron Gets Rattled in Battle in Seattle

To get you started with Battle in Seattle, we’ve received a clip from one of the scenes right as the WTO riots begin, featuring Charlize Theron on what starts off as an innocent trip to The Gap.

By Neil Miller on September 14, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Get Your First Look at Goal II: Living the Dream

Exclusive: Get Your First Look at Goal II: Living the Dream

You may remember a little soccer movie called ‘Goal’ from 2005. It made a big splash, and now it is getting a sequel. And we’ve got some exclusive new images from said sequel.

By Neil Miller on August 18, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Vin Diesel Smacks Down This Summer’s Heroes

Exclusive: Vin Diesel Smacks Down This Summer’s Heroes

To put it lightly, Vin Diesel would not appreciate being called a “bitch” in any forum. And in this little video, he lays down the smack on a few of this summer’s blockbusters.

By Neil Miller on August 18, 2008 | Comments

Punisher: War Zone Will Be Rated R, Rumors Are Bogus

Punisher: War Zone Will Be Rated R, Rumors Are Bogus

Rumors swirl over The Punisher’s rating - but violence junkies rejoice: There Will Be Blood (and an R-Rating).

By Robert Fure on August 15, 2008 | Comments

W. Gets Misunderestimated With New Posters in Denver

W. Gets Misunderestimated With New Posters in Denver

One of our faithful readers has sent us over this exclusive first look at a set of posters for the upcoming film W., which have emerged in Denver, CO, home of the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Coincidence? We think not…

By Neil Miller on August 14, 2008 | Comments

Join FSR in Columbus for American Teen Tuesdays!

Join FSR in Columbus for American Teen Tuesdays!

If you haven’t heard of the upcoming Paramount Vantage release American Teen, then we are about to help you out…

By Neil Miller on August 2, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Video: The Rejects Hit the Show Floor

Comic-Con Video: The Rejects Hit the Show Floor

FSR Editor Cole Abaius reports in from the show floor at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego. He went out in search of celebrity interviews and scoops… He came back with this.

By Neil Miller on July 31, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Battle in Seattle Poster and Not-So-Exclusive Trailer

Exclusive: Battle in Seattle Poster and Not-So-Exclusive Trailer

We’ve got a first look at the final poster for Stuart Townsend’s Battle in Seattle, a quaint little indie just hoping to break on through to the other side.

By Cole Abaius on July 30, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive Report: DLP Spearheads 3D Development

Exclusive Report: DLP Spearheads 3D Development

Join us as we’ve got the inside scoop on the further developments of 3D cinema technology, straight from the trend-setters at DLP.

By Robert Fure on July 7, 2008 | Comments

Director Brad Anderson Talks About Delivering an Authentic Hitchcockian Experience with Transsiberian

Director Brad Anderson Talks About Delivering an Authentic Hitchcockian Experience with Transsiberian

Some say that M. Night Shyamalan is the modern day Hitchcock. I would contend that few directors can control the pace and suspense of a film like Hitchcock, one of them being Transsiberian director Brad Anderson.

By Neil Miller on June 24, 2008 | Comments

Jonah Hex Photo Debunked, Sort of — Thomas Jane Sets The Record Straight

Jonah Hex Photo Debunked, Sort of — Thomas Jane Sets The Record Straight

You may have heard by now that the photo we posted of Thomas Jane as Jonah Hex is fake. Only problem is that that’s not entirely true.

By Neil Miller on June 20, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: First Look at Thomas Jane as Jonah Hex?

Exclusive: First Look at Thomas Jane as Jonah Hex?

As you may already know, we are by no means a scoop factory. Then again, sometimes our ninjas in the field come across something cool that no one else has seen before. This is one of those times…

By Neil Miller on June 18, 2008 | Comments

Exclusive: Optimus Prime Spotted on Set of Transformers 2!

Exclusive: Optimus Prime Spotted on Set of Transformers 2!

Sick of all the lame Transformers set photos that have been circulating around the web today? We’ve got one that is more than worth a look — it is worth a million.

By Neil Miller on June 3, 2008 | Comments

A Quick Chat with ‘The Promotion’ Director Steve Conrad

A Quick Chat with ‘The Promotion’ Director Steve Conrad

The Promotion director Steve Conrad chats with our Josh Radde about making movies in the Windy City, the morality of supermarkets and an upcoming project that involves Brad Pitt playing Brad Pitt.

By Josh Radde on June 3, 2008 | Comments

Joe Wright Brings ‘The Soloist’ to Cleveland

Joe Wright Brings ‘The Soloist’ to Cleveland

The Soloist will be released on November 21 and has already garnered some Oscar buzz. Keep your eyes on FSR as we will keep close coverage on the film.

By Brian C. Gibson on June 3, 2008 | Comments