Sony Pictures have picked up Mommy and Me, a comedy that will feature Meryl Streep and Tina Fey as mother and daughter. The Hollywood Reporter have the scoop on the somewhat-secret project, which set studio tongues wagging when it was announced a couple weeks back. Sony also developed Julie and Julia, which was a box […]
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Archive | July, 2010
Alien prequel gets Lost
July 29, 2010 
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Lost show-runner Damon Lindelof has been recruited by 20th Century Fox to rewrite the script for their upcoming Alien prequel. It will be his first solo stint since Lost wrapped up earlier this year. An artist’s rendition of Lindelof (left) with fellow Lost show-runner Carlton Cuse (right) and a polar bear (center). According to Deadline, […]
Read moreAustralian box office – Mindcrimes rule
July 29, 2010 0 Comments
People love their mind-benders. Christopher Nolan’s Inception rocketed to the top of the pops, while Toy Story 3 became the highest grossing film in Disney’s history at the Australian box office. Here are the b/o figures for the weekend period July 22-25, 2010. 1. Inception [413 screens/ $17,986]WKND = $7,428,415 / TOTAL = $7,428,4152. Knight […]
Read moreAFI award feature film contenders revealed
July 28, 2010 0 Comments
The contenders for the 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards have been revealed. In the feature film category, 19 pictures will compete for nominations (and ultimately the top prize). Samson and Delilah was named Best Film by the AFI in 2009. Check out the worthy films below: FEATURE FILM CONTENDERS Accidents HappenAnimal KingdomBeneath Hill 60BlameThe Boys […]
Read moreDaniel Craig cast in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
July 28, 2010 0 Comments
Daniel Craig has been cast in the lead (although not title) role in David Fincher‘s upcoming American remake of the Swedish film The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. As first reported by Deadline (and later confirmed by Sony Pictures) Craig will star as investigative journalist Mikael Blomkivst. Fincher has also confirmed that his remake will […]
Read moreDeath blow – Killers review
July 28, 2010 1 Comment
Killers – Starring Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl and Tom Selleck. Directed by Robert Luketic. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. Killers is what I like to call a ‘perspective’ film. Sometimes in this profession, it’s easy to get into the habit of nitpicking truly great films (such as Toy Story 3 and Inception) and arguing the […]
Read moreThe Green Lantern character posters debut
July 27, 2010 0 Comments
Warner Bros have unveiled a batch of teaser posters for Martin Campbell‘s upcoming comic book adaptation The Green Lantern, featuring the main characters in all their half-faced glory. Fans of the comic will recognise the phrase “In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight” as the beginning of the Lantern’s oath […]
Read moreTol story – The Last Station review
July 27, 2010 0 Comments
The Last Station – Starring James McAvoy, Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer. Directed by Michael Hoffman. Rated M. Originally published April 2, 2010. By Simon Miraudo. The Last Station is the kind of adult drama that I’m just thankful is still being made. Therefore, I was ecstatic to also find it to be rather good. […]
Read moreSucker Punch teaser trailer debut
July 27, 2010 0 Comments
The teaser trailer for Zack Snyder‘s nutty action flick Sucker Punch has debuted online. And yes, much of it is in slow motion. As we’ve discussed previously, the film stars Emily Browning as Babydoll, a young woman who uses her imagination to escape from the mental institution in which she is confined. Abbie Cornish, Jamie […]
Read moreThe Goon – Would you watch this movie?
July 26, 2010 0 Comments
One of the most intriguing projects featured at Comic Con this year was The Goon, an adaptation of Eric Powell’s oddball zombie comic book of the same name. A promo reel was screened by producer David Fincher – and here’s the kicker – despite the fact that no feature length film is in production. Yes, […]
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