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Oz the Great and Powerful spells magic: our Sony Pictures Imageworks interview

Chris Burns, Mar 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week we had the opportunity to have a chat with Sony Pictures Imageworks on how they brought the next generation of L Frank Baum’s “Oz” universe to life in the prequel: Oz the Great and Powerful! Our chat began with Sony Pictures Imageworks’ Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Stokdyk, who let us know first and foremost his role with the film. We then quickly launched in on how the movie creates not just a re-entry into this magical environment for fans of the classic “Wizard of Oz” picture, but also – and especially – lovers of the original book series from whens the whole universe is born.

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Time Warner cuts itself off from Time Inc.

Brian Sin, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Time Warner has just announced that it will be separating itself from Time Inc. The decision was made by its board of directors who felt that this separation is the best decision for both companies. Time Warner will cut away from the magazine business and focus all of its efforts on building its juggernaut media network comprised of a huge amount of popular TV stations as well as its movie ventures. Read The Full Story

Carrie Fisher returning as Princess Leia for Star Wars episode 7

Shane McGlaun, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

The buzz continues to build around the next movie in the Star Wars franchise that will be directed by JJ Abrams. We talked about this film several times already since it was announced as in the works by Disney after it purchased Lucasfilm. Lucasfilm is the company owned by George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars franchise. Read The Full Story

Iron Man 3 theatrical trailer unleashes army of Iron Men

Chris Burns, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Today is the day we continue the Tony Stark saga with the first full theatrical trailer for Iron Man 3, complete with full views of the main villain, plotline confirmations galore, and a bit of a teaser of what's sure to be the final battle of the film. This movie contains much contemplation on the part of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark character and some hard decisions made by both he and his associates regarding the defense of the United States of America. To do this, for starters, they'll be rolling out with Iron Patriot - clad in the stars and stripes of the USA flag on an Iron Man body. Read The Full Story

Lucasfilm celebrates 25th anniversary edition of Willow with artist chat

Chris Burns, Mar 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Complete with a lovely dual-interview opportunity for the public with two of the classic film's integral artists, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are re-releasing Willow. This movie will be appearing on both DVD and Blu-ray after director Ron Howard and star Warwick Davis give an "Artist to Artist Twitter chat" this month. You'll be able to join in, too! Read The Full Story

Jaws and Star Trek IV props hit the auction block

Shane McGlaun, Mar 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

We have talked about some interesting items that turned up on the auction block from some the biggest movies in cinema history over the years. Not long ago we talked about the racing suit that Ricky Bobby wore in Talladega Nights. Some new and very interesting movie props have turned up for auction with a company called ScreenUsed. Read The Full Story

Kickstarter-funded film “Inocente” wins Academy Award

Craig Lloyd, Feb 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Some great things have passed through the doors at Kickstarter, including a few clever gadgets. However, a documentary short film that was successfully funded back in July of last year, Inocente, has won an Academy Award, which makes it the first time ever that a Kickstarter-funded film has received such an accolade. Read The Full Story

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Ender’s Game movie still analysis: the Mess Hall

Chris Burns, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

The fan-favorite science fiction novel Ender’s Game is getting it’s own movie this November, and in the weeks and months leading up to that point, more than a few teaser images from on-set and in-film will be shared. Today’s shot is taken straight from the film and shows the mess hall from the battle school that a large chunk of the movie will take place in. It’s got two quite easily identifiable main characters up front, a few in back, and a lovely handful of non-human items throughout to tease us all wildly.

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Company of Heroes movie set for DVD and Blu-ray February 26

Craig Lloyd, Feb 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

THQ may no longer be amongst us, but its Relic Entertainment-developed game Company of Heroes is still in the all clear with its movie adaptation. The straight-to-DVD movie is set for release next week on February 26 in North America, with a European release roughly a month later on March 25. Read The Full Story

Ender’s Game movie controlled leak brings army logos to life

Chris Burns, Feb 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

This afternoon the folks responsible for promoting the Ender's Game movie at Summit Entertainment have worked out a controlled leak of a collection of graphics that will be used in the film. This leak puts the first real official graphic face to the in-story "army" groups the characters are a part of, with Rat Army, Salamander Army, Dragon Army, and Asp Army coming up fresh and clean! Have a peek at the whole lot! Read The Full Story

Report: Harrison Ford signed for Star Wars VII as Han Solo

Chris Burns, Feb 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

It’s time for the mother of all casting calls in the next Star Wars movie: Han Solo – and wouldn’t you know it? It appears that none other than Harrison Ford will be reprising the roll. That is, according to Latino Review – a source that (later in this post) you’ll find has been a surprisingly well-informed source in the past! It’s not every day that we get to report on a new Star Wars movie (even though that may change in a few years time) so it’s all excitement from our end!

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