Controversy

Tue, Aug 31 2010
PIRANHA 3D Producer Responds To Cameron’s Diss

PIRANHA 3D Producer Responds To Cameron’s Diss

We know that James Cameron isn’t really proud of his debut work as a film director, 1981′s Piranha II. True, he was fired mid-way through production, so you can be sympathetic to his feelings... 

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Thu, Aug 19 2010
Going Psycho Over Aspect Ratios

Going Psycho Over Aspect Ratios

Also in: History

The recent release of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece Psycho on blu-ray disc in the UK and its impending blu-ray release in the US this fall have stirred up a bit of controversy in some quarters.... 

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Wed, Jul 14 2010
Is Mark Ruffalo The New Hulk In THE AVENGERS?

Is Mark Ruffalo The New Hulk In THE AVENGERS?

Also in: Casting, Comics And Film, Coming Soon, In Development

Well, if this was true, Edward Norton wasn’t all that hard to replace. Dateline:Hollywood is reporting that actor Mark Ruffalo is in “late-stage talks” with Marvel Studios to take over... 

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Mon, Jul 12 2010
Norton Weighs In On AVENGERS Casting Controversy

Norton Weighs In On AVENGERS Casting Controversy

Also in: Casting

We’ve heard the original story that Marvel Studios wasn’t going to be bringing back Edward Norton to reprise his Incredible Hulk role of Dr. Bruce Banner. Then Marvel Studios released an official... 

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Sun, Jul 11 2010
UPDATE UPDATE: Norton’s Camp Responds

UPDATE UPDATE: Norton’s Camp Responds

Also in: Actors, Comics And Film, Coming Soon, In Development

There’s nothing like a good Hollywood back-and-forth to make the dog days of summer more bearable, right? The “Edward Norton Dumped By Marvel Drama” continues. We told you Saturday that... 

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Sat, Jul 10 2010
UPDATE: Marvel Confirms Norton Out, Offers Reason

UPDATE: Marvel Confirms Norton Out, Offers Reason

Also in: Actors, Casting, Coming Soon, In Development

Behold the power of Drew McWeeny. Not 24 hours after he broke the rumor of Edward Norton being bounced from The Avengers, he gets an exclusive confirmation from Marvel Studios President of Production... 

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Mon, Jun 14 2010
Bruce Campbell Blasts Sony’s SPIDER-MAN Reboot

Bruce Campbell Blasts Sony’s SPIDER-MAN Reboot

Also in: Actors, WizardWorld

Actor Bruce Campbell and director Sam Raimi have been friends since childhood and it can be fare to say that each owe their success in the film industry in part to their relationship with the other. They... 

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Tue, Jun 8 2010
Ebert And I Agree- No Movies On iPhone

Ebert And I Agree- No Movies On iPhone

Also in: News

There’s a commercial for a smart phone service where the pitchman exhorts “I can stream Airplane! while at the airport!” My response has always been the same- “Why the hell would... 

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Mon, Apr 5 2010
Bad 3D? Don’t Blame CLASH’s DIRECTOR

Bad 3D? Don’t Blame CLASH’s DIRECTOR

Also in: 3D, Directors

Despite some bad reviews (30% over at Rotten Tomatoes), director Louis Leterrier’s remake of Clash Of The Titans has pulled in over $61 million at the box office. (Of course,the recently jacked up... 

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Thu, Mar 18 2010
Directorial Stalement Threatens GHOSTBUSTERS Sequel

Directorial Stalement Threatens GHOSTBUSTERS Sequel

Also in: Directors

How is this for awkward? Columbia Pictures wants a third Ghostbusters film, but are reportedly starting to cool on the idea that  Ivan Reitman, who directed the first two comedies in the 1980s, should... 

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Mon, Feb 15 2010
Kevin Smith Kicked Off A Plane, Tweets About It

Kevin Smith Kicked Off A Plane, Tweets About It

Also in: News

This really isn’t film news related, but as a man of sizable size and girth, I think it bears repeating. Kevin Smith was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday. Why? For being fat. The... 

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Mon, Jan 11 2010
Sony Shoots Self In Foot, Rebooting SPIDER-MAN Without Raimi

Sony Shoots Self In Foot, Rebooting SPIDER-MAN Without Raimi

Also in: Casting, Comics And Film, Coming Soon, Directors, In Development, Opinion, Writers

After weeks of rumored contentious back and forth over the direction of the franchise, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have released a statement saying that the Spider-Man franchise is set to be revamped–without... 

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Sun, Jan 3 2010
Will Gay Subtext Sink HOLMES Sequel?

Will Gay Subtext Sink HOLMES Sequel?

Also in: In Development

Guy Ritchie’s new cinematic interpretation of Sherlock Holmes has certainly gotten fans of the Great Detective debating the last couple of weeks over whether the eponymous film is  true to the spirit... 

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Wed, Dec 9 2009
Smith’s COUPLE OF DICKS Gets New Title

Smith’s COUPLE OF DICKS Gets New Title

Also in: Coming Soon, Directors

Well, it was bound to happen. Kevin Smith’s upcoming buddy cop comedy starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan A Couple Of Dicks has been forced to changed its name. That’s not really surprising,... 

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Mon, Nov 23 2009
Kevin Smith Defends TWILIGHT Fans

Kevin Smith Defends TWILIGHT Fans

Also in: Directors

We don’t discuss the Twilight franchise much around here. Mostly because it receives such abundant coverage elsewhere that there’s nothing new that we can really add. (I also have some reservations... 

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