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The Orphanage Remake Caught in Limbo

The Orphanage Remake Caught in Limbo

There has been talk about a remake of the hit Spanish horror film The Orphanage for some time. And despite threats of actually making the thing, it appears as if the production has stalled.

By Neil Miller on November 20, 2009 | Comments

Brian Cox Considering a Trek to The Lonely Mountain?

Brian Cox Considering a Trek to The Lonely Mountain?

It’s no secret around my neck of the woods that I’m a rabidly-obsessive Middle Earth fanatic. So what’s the newest casting rumor to hit the interwebz? It seems Brian Cox just may be joining Bilbo Baggins on the quest to evict Smaug from the Lonely Mountain.

By Paul Sileo on November 16, 2009 | Comments

31 Days of Horror: The Orphanage

31 Days of Horror: The Orphanage

Since we’re talking about movies that involve creepy kids, its time to take a trip to Spain, where director Juan Antonio Bayona wants to take you to an orphanage with a creepy history, and an even creepier present.

By Neil Miller on October 10, 2009 | Comments

Mortensen Takes The Road to Retirement

Mortensen Takes The Road to Retirement

The veteran actor is deciding to call it quits…for now. What does that mean for The Hobbit? Nobody knows, so there aren’t any answers inside or anything.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 10, 2009 | Comments

Guillermo Del Toro: The Hobbit Will Not Be in 3D

Guillermo Del Toro: The Hobbit Will Not Be in 3D

3D Hobbit? Not so according to director Guillermo del Toro. Rumors have been flying that del Toro was planning to take Tolkien’s classic and turn it into a 3D Hobbit Experience.

By Robin Ruinsky on September 1, 2009 | Comments

Radcliffe, McAvoy and Tennant Rumored for ‘The Hobbit’

Radcliffe, McAvoy and Tennant Rumored for ‘The Hobbit’

For some reason I have to write the word ‘Bilbo’ a ton in this post, and it feels slightly gross. Luckily, I don’t have to write “Ryan Reynolds Cast as Bilbo Baggins,” so that’s a relief.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 16, 2009 | Comments

Guy Pearce Admits Being ‘Afraid Of The Dark’

Guy Pearce Admits Being ‘Afraid Of The Dark’

Guy Pearce is spending time with Katie Holmes in the dark. Hopefully neither of them will trip over Tom Cruise…

By Rob Hunter on June 30, 2009 | Comments

The Hobbit: The Return of Weaving, McKellen, Serkis

The Hobbit: The Return of Weaving, McKellen, Serkis

All three actors are signed up to reprise their original trilogy roles for the upcoming The Hobbit, so feel free to wet your geek pants. After all, you can’t get any uncooler.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 12, 2009 | Comments

Katie Holmes Is ‘Afraid Of The Dark’

Katie Holmes Is ‘Afraid Of The Dark’

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is a made-for-TV movie from the early seventies, and is notable for being one of the only two terrifying TV movies ever made. Now its getting a redo with Katie Holmes and director Troy Nixey.

By Rob Hunter on May 7, 2009 | Comments

Early Edition: Spider-Man 4 in 3D, Mel Gibson and Megan Fox in Leather

Early Edition: Spider-Man 4 in 3D, Mel Gibson and Megan Fox in Leather

Come for the Spider-Man 4 news and stay for the shot of Megan Fox in leather. You know you love it here in the Early Edition.

By Neil Miller on April 23, 2009 | Comments

New ‘Splice’ Pics Will Bother You

New ‘Splice’ Pics Will Bother You

Guillermo del Toro presents a story of two scientists who have used genetic splicing to create what looks like The Chupacabra. Science!

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 26, 2009 | Comments

Guillermo del Toro Takes on Dahl’s The Witches

Guillermo del Toro Takes on Dahl’s The Witches

Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) might just be the energizer bunny of film directors. He’s got projects lined up through 2010 and now is ready to direct The Witches based on Roald Dahl’s childrens book.

By Robin Ruinsky on December 3, 2008 | Comments

First Look: Sandy Collora’s ‘Hunter Prey’ is Very Interesting

First Look: Sandy Collora’s ‘Hunter Prey’ is Very Interesting

To be honest, I had only heard of fan auteur director Sandy Collora once before today — but that is likely to change, as his film Hunter Prey looks pretty damn cool.

By Neil Miller on November 18, 2008 | Comments

Guillermo Del Toro Dreams of Pinocchio as a Real Bad Boy

Guillermo Del Toro Dreams of Pinocchio as a Real Bad Boy

No, the Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth director isn’t making gay porn. Yes, he is set to create a darker version of the classic tale, Pinocchio.

By Adam Sweeney on November 17, 2008 | Comments

Kim Basinger Fights For Her Life (and Career) In New Red-Band Trailer for While She Was Out

Kim Basinger Fights For Her Life (and Career) In New Red-Band Trailer for While She Was Out

While She Was Out stars Basinger as a troubled housewife and mother who makes a fateful decision to go shopping at the mall.

By Rob Hunter on October 26, 2008 | Comments

Marvel’s Dr. Strange One Step Closer to the Big Screen

Marvel’s Dr. Strange One Step Closer to the Big Screen

Does anyone actually want to see a Dr. Strange movie? Kevin Feige apparently does. And he’s the President of Production at Marvel Studios, so that might actually mean something.

By Rob Hunter on October 22, 2008 | Comments

‘Orphanage’ Director Bayona Debuts in English with ‘Hater’

‘Orphanage’ Director Bayona Debuts in English with ‘Hater’

Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona, who made a major splash last year with the Guillermo Del Toro-produced film The Orphanage, has signed on with Universal to make his English-language debut with Hater.

By Neil Miller on October 13, 2008 | Comments

Guillermo del Toro Won’t Go Topless for ‘Frankenstein’

Guillermo del Toro Won’t Go Topless for ‘Frankenstein’

We already knew del Toro was going to take on Frankenstein. We didn’t realize he’d be keeping his clothes on for it.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 6, 2008 | Comments

Kevin Eastman Discusses David Fincher & ‘Heavy Metal’

Kevin Eastman Discusses David Fincher & ‘Heavy Metal’

Some drama has been stirring between Paramount Pictures and David Fincher, and “Heavy Metal” editor Kevin Eastman knows why. Props to The Playlist, who report that Paramount and Fincher, director of Se7en and Fight Club, have been butting heads over the running time of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. As the bout went on, [...]

By Adam Sweeney on September 7, 2008 | Comments

Guillermo Del Toro’s To Do List is Longer Than Yours

Guillermo Del Toro’s To Do List is Longer Than Yours

I literally have no idea where I’ll be or what I’ll be doing nine hours from now… but Guillermo Del Toro is already planning ahead nine years into the future. He makes the rest of us look so lazy and unmotivated.

By Rob Hunter on September 4, 2008 | Comments