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Mark Millar to Direct Independently Financed Superhero Movie

Mark Millar to Direct Independently Financed Superhero Movie

Comic creator and writer Mark Millar, whose property Wanted became one of the break-out hits of last year, is getting ready to take on something new: directing.

By Neil Miller on November 2, 2009 | Comments

‘Lives of Others’ Director Might Fall Into Jolie’s ‘Tourist’ Trap

‘Lives of Others’ Director Might Fall Into Jolie’s ‘Tourist’ Trap

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck is Spyglass’s number one choice to direct Angelina Jolie kicking ass and taking candid pictures in front of famous landmarks in The Tourist.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 19, 2009 | Comments

Continuity Be Damned, Jolie to Return in Wanted 2?

Continuity Be Damned, Jolie to Return in Wanted 2?

If your favorite character died in Wanted, don’t worry, because apparently there is a pretty good chance they’ll be back in the sequel.

By Robert Fure on June 15, 2009 | Comments

The Ten Best Cinematic Fights of 2008

The Ten Best Cinematic Fights of 2008

We Rejects love our action and we sure as hell like watching men, women, monsters, and superheroes whip the crap out of each other on the big screen. Here are our favorite fights of 2008.

By Robert Fure on December 30, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: Car Chase City

Boiling Point: Car Chase City

Robert Fure gets a serious case of road rage when it comes to car chases where minivans, school buses, and Corvettes all have the same top speed.

By Robert Fure on December 22, 2008 | Comments

DVD’s I Bought This Week: December 2nd

DVD’s I Bought This Week: December 2nd

Brian Gibson loves to buy DVDs. Come with him on his weekly journey into the depths of credit card debt as he tells you what to buy, rent and avoid.

By Brian C. Gibson on December 2, 2008 | Comments

Blu-ray Report: Wanted, Prince Caspian and More…

Blu-ray Report: Wanted, Prince Caspian and More…

Another week gone by and another round of $35 DVD purchases await with the Blu-ray Report. Last week was a soft one, but the Blu-ray format comes roaring back this week with a few cool releases and some others with potential.

By Neil Miller on December 2, 2008 | Comments

Natural Born Killers: Ten Badass Cinematic Killing Machines

Natural Born Killers: Ten Badass Cinematic Killing Machines

Everyone loves a good killing spree, do they not? Here at Film School Rejects we love a good killer more than most, and whether they are hacking with a blade or shooting ‘em up we are always ready to sit up and take notice. With that in mind, we’ve drawn up a list of ten of our favorite on-screen killers.

By Neil Miller on November 26, 2008 | Comments

The Boys: Possibly the Next Great R-Rated Comic Book Film

The Boys: Possibly the Next Great R-Rated Comic Book Film

So because Wanted turned out to be pretty good. Does this mean that Hollywood should take its liberties with the strengths and tone of ‘The Boys’?

No.

By Brian C. Gibson on November 9, 2008 | Comments

Boiling Point: Nanny State Absurdity

Boiling Point: Nanny State Absurdity

Robert Fure hates a lot of things, and first among them are censorship and those who are far, far too easily offended.

By Robert Fure on September 8, 2008 | Comments

Wanted Sequels to Go Right to Film, Skip the Comic Step

Wanted Sequels to Go Right to Film, Skip the Comic Step

It comes as no surprise that the hit film Wanted, an adaptation of the Mark Millar, J.G. Jones comic books will spawn at least two sequels. But the films will be stand alone originals with some input from the authors of the original comic miniseries.

By Robin Ruinsky on September 1, 2008 | Comments

Universal Packing ‘2 Guns’ from Boom!

Universal Packing ‘2 Guns’ from Boom!

The producer of “Wanted” wants to bring another pistol packing graphic novel to the big screen.

By Robert Fure on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Ten Rapper Acting Performances That Don’t Suck

Ten Rapper Acting Performances That Don’t Suck

If a List of 10 Rap Artists that crossed over into film with varying degrees of success doesn’t seem timely, it should, because a movie about hardcore rappers came out just last Friday: Step Brothers.

By Josh Radde on August 1, 2008 | Comments

Universal Wants a Jolie-less Sequel for Wanted 2

Universal Wants a Jolie-less Sequel for Wanted 2

Our own Rob Hunter goes ape-shit over Variety’s reporting around a sequel for Wanted. Beware, this article contains both spoilers and references to canine testicles.

By Rob Hunter on July 16, 2008 | Comments

Box Office: Will Smith Rules Again

Box Office: Will Smith Rules Again

Well, Will Smith is once again at a familiar spot — on top of the box office with a $100-million dollar hit movie.

By John Cairns on July 6, 2008 | Comments

Box Office: Everyone Wanted to see WALL-E (and Angelina Jolie)

Box Office: Everyone Wanted to see WALL-E (and Angelina Jolie)

The story at the top is that WALL-E did exactly the kind of business it was expected to do: it made $62 million for the third-best opening of the entire year so far. But it wasn’t the runaway victory that everyone expected.

By John Cairns on June 30, 2008 | Comments

Looking for a Good Time, Check in with ‘Wanted’

Looking for a Good Time, Check in with ‘Wanted’

Every once in a while we head out into the world, seeking a little escapism from our everyday grind. Thankfully, Hollywood pumps out wicked, energy-infused flicks like Wanted. Escapism, ho!

By Neil Miller on June 28, 2008 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 71 – Wanted Fat Guys

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 71 – Wanted Fat Guys

Fellow Fat Guy Brian Gibson joins Neil in the Magical Studio in the Sky to remember the late George Carlin, chat about the San Diego Comic-Con and ramble on and on about why people should see bad movies

By Kevin Carr on June 27, 2008 | Comments

The Reject Report: WALL-E, Wanted Roll Out

The Reject Report: WALL-E, Wanted Roll Out

What happens over the next four weeks may determine whether theaters end up in the black for the summer — or in the toilet.

By John Cairns on June 27, 2008 | Comments

Movie Style Guy: Guns Wanted

Movie Style Guy: Guns Wanted

Does “Wanted” have your firearms sense tingling? Take a look at the Movie Style Guy’s picks for the top five most attractive handguns.

By Robert Fure on June 26, 2008 | Comments