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Cinematical has just received this exclusive clip from the new documentary Religulous, starring Bill Maher and directed by Larry Charles (Borat). In the docu-comedy, Maher travels from country to country examining faith and religion and the role it plays in the world. In the clip below, Maher, demonstrating his pro-marijuana beliefs, discusses whether you can be high and spiritual at the same time. On Religulous, Cinematical's James Rocchi said, "it's a funny film about some depressing things, it's a lighthearted tour through terrorism, injustice and intolerance. But those contradiction and challenges are, ultimately, what make the film linger uneasily in your mind, reaching past comedy and confrontation to challenge the audience with a fierce and forceful prayer that there might be no god." You can listen to our audio interview with Bill Maher over here, and you can catch Religulous in theaters this weekend. Filed under: Comedy, Documentary, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:02:00 -0400 Exclusive: Clip from Bill Maher's 'Religulous' 11763295 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-pray-the-devil-back-to-hell-poster-premiere/11763295/
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Click image above to enlarge Cinematical has just received this exclusive poster for Pray the Devil Back to Hell, which took home the Best Documentary award at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Gini Reticker, the buzz-worthy doc tells of a courageous group of Liberian woman who came together and stood up to those holding their country hostage in an attempt to bring peace back to the land. The synopsis adds, "Thousands of women - ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim - came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they took on the warlords and nonviolently forced a resolution during the stalled peace talks. A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations." Pray the Devil Back to Hell opens in theaters (in NYC) on November 7.Filed under: Documentary, Movie Marketing, Images, Posters Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:02:00 -0400 Exclusive: 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' Poster Premiere! 11720627 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/news-bites-transformers-2-goes-imax-mary-jane-returns-and-more/11720627/
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Happy New Year to all my brothers and sisters. May 5769 kick a whole lot more ass than 5768. While over 98% of Hollywood takes the day off, here's what's happening: Variety reports that Michael Bay has taken a page from Christopher Nolan and will shoot "at least three action set pieces" using IMAX cameras during Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Usually I'd reserve this spot for a Bay joke, but I truly think this is a great thing for a film like Transformers. The action scenes in the last one felt claustrophobic (especially toward the end), and so utilizing IMAX would allow Bay and Co. to open it up and really have fun with the thing. Visually, this could add a lot to the film. Hopefully they'll use it for some massive robot battle. Other films also mentioned in the article as possible contenders for a similar IMAX approach include Iron Man 2 and Y: The Last Man. Looks like the old gang is making a play for Spider-Man 4 (and 5?), as Kirsten Dunst told MTV that she's "in" when asked whether she'd be returning to the mega-franchise as Peter Parker's old lady, Mary Jane. However, she did follow that up with "I'm not saying anything. I know there's rumors ..." -- which, in actor-speak, means "We're still negotiating and I'm not really allowed to open my big mouth." I'd expect a big announcement soon stating the return of Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst for a back-to-back shoot of Spider-Man 4 and 5. Thomas Dekker (aka that dude who stars in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) is in talks to snag a lead role in MGM's remake of Fame, so says The Hollywood Reporter. The original 1980 film, which was nominated for six Oscars, follows several aspiring young performers and teachers at the prestigious New York Academy of Performing Arts. Considering the times we live in, I envision this update to feel like a mix between Step Up, You Got Served and American Idol: The Movie. Much more after the jump ...Filed under: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Casting, Deals, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Newsstand, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading News Bites: 'Transformers 2' Goes IMAX, Mary Jane Returns and More Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:43:00 -0400 News Bites: 'Transformers 2' Goes IMAX, Mary Jane Returns and More 11720634 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/monday-morning-poll-will-smith-vs-will-smith/11720634/
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The first trailer for Will Smith's new flick has just arrived online, and it's called Seven Pounds ... and it was directed by Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness) ... and it definitely looks like one of them tear-jerkers. (For those obsessive, need-it-right-now folks, you can watch the trailer after the jump.) In the film, Smith plays a guy who's feeling guilty about mistakes he's made over the years, and so he decides to help change the lives of seven total strangers. In doing so, he winds up falling in love with one of the aforementioned strangers, played by Rosario Dawson. So here we have a movie about giving to others, it comes out December 19 (right in time for Christmas), and it stars our most precious A-list actor. Mmmm ... makes you just wanna wash it all down with a slice of apple pie. Seven Pounds marks Big Willie's second trip to the multiplex this year, after first starring in the summer superhero action/adventure Hancock. A quick glance at his previous two films spots a similar pattern of action blockbuster and quiet drama -- and even though Smith will always guarantee you great numbers on opening weekend no matter the genre, one wonders which version of the man you all prefer? For ten bucks, would you rather spend it watching Will Smith kick ass on a $200 million budget, or would you prefer to spend the time with his gentler, Oscar-nominated side? Or, would you rather watch the man star in more straight-up comedies, a la Hitch? How do you like your Will Smith? Related: Fan Rant: Will Smith Needs to Play a Villain View PollFiled under: Drama, Fandom, Trailer Trash, Movie Marketing, Monday Morning Poll, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading Monday Morning Poll: Will Smith vs. Will Smith Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:45:00 -0400 Monday Morning Poll: Will Smith vs. Will Smith 11688904 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/new-benjamin-button-trailer-arrives-online/11688904/
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A brand new trailer for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has just arrived online via Apple (head there to view it in brilliant HD). Directed by David Fincher, Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt as a man who's born old and slowly begins to age backwards. The film tells his life story -- one that follows him through a war and a love story with Cate Blanchett (the two also starred opposite one another in Babel). And in true extended trailer fashion, this one gives us a lot more meat -- snippets of scenes and dialogue from across the entire film. Visually, it looks stunning, and I wouldn't be surprised if this freakish flick hit the radar hard come Oscar time. Check out a few stills from the trailer up top and below, then head over to Apple to view the whole thing. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button hits theaters Christmas Day. Whaddya think? Filed under: Fandom, Trailer Trash, Brad Pitt, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:30:00 -0400 New 'Benjamin Button' Trailer Arrives Online! 11688914 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/trailer-park-deadly-tales/11688914/
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Halloween's still a month away, but these films all have some afterlife in them. The Spirit The second trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of Will Eisner's classic graphic novel looks a lot like Robert Rodriguez's Sin City. That's not surprising, since comic book great Frank Miller not only co-directed that flick, he also wrote the book it was based on. The Spirit marks his solo directorial debut, and he's definitely got the film noir thing down. After a rookie cop is brutally murdered, he's resurrected as the title character (Gabriel Macht), a masked crime fighter dedicated to keeping the city streets safe. Of course he has to vanquish a supervillain (Samuel L. Jackson as the Octopus) and a couple of femme fatales, first. It's clearly got a dark vibe, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. There's a bunch of one-liners in the trailer. My favorite: "Somebody get me a tie ... and it sure as hell better be red!" Filed under: Fandom, Trailer Trash, Movie Marketing, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading Trailer Park: Deadly Tales Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:32:00 -0400 Trailer Park: Deadly Tales 11671164 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-trailer-for-the-pleasure-of-being-robbed/11671164/
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Cinematical has just received this cute and quirky exclusive trailer for The Pleasure of Being Robbed (watch it below), which marks the feature directorial debut of Joshua Safdie, and is a comedy that revolves around a kleptomaniac who touches the lives of everyone she steals from. Eleonore Hendricks stars as the attractive, fearless and stealthy thief, and also co-wrote along with Safdie. Pleasure first debuted back at the SXSW Film Festival before hopping across to Cannes where IFC eventually picked it up, and it's left a trail of great buzz all summer long. The Pleasure of Being Robbed will enjoy an exclusive theatrical run at the IFC Center in New York City beginning October 3, and will be available On Demand as part of IFC's Festival Direct (which I love, and have used multiple times) on October 22. Bonus points go to the reader who can name the artist and song in the trailer. (And yes, this is for purely selfish reasons ...) Enjoy. Filed under: Comedy, SXSW, Cannes, IFC, Fandom, Trailer Trash, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:02:00 -0400 Exclusive: Trailer for 'The Pleasure of Being Robbed' 11671166 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/quantum-of-solace-groovy-new-pics/11671166/
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Click above to go directly to hi-res gallery As part of Cinematical's recent James Bond-related trip to London, we were handed six brand new photos from the film to share with our readers. Next week I'm allowed to start telling you what exactly went on over in London -- the danger, intrigue, romance, adventure and excellent room service -- but for now I want you to feast your eyes on these new images, which you can access by either clicking on the image above or into the gallery below. Directed by Marc Forster, Quantum of Solace picks up 10 minutes after Casino Royale left off, and it follows Bond (Daniel Craig) while he continues his quest to take down the secret organization that blackmailed his ex-lover Vesper. During his mission, Bond will once again woo the ladies, as well as uncover one man's (Mathieu Amalric) sinister plot to control earth's water supply. Check out our brief conversation (using your questions) with both Craig and Forster over here. Quantum of Solace hits theaters on November 14. Gallery: Quantum of Solace Filed under: Action, Fandom, Movie Marketing, James Bond, Remakes and Sequels, Images, Daniel Craig Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 'Quantum of Solace': Groovy New Pics! 11671169 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-synecdoche-new-york-poster-premiere/11671169/
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Click to enlarge Synecdoche: n. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole (as hand for sailor), the whole for a part (as the law for police officer), the specific for the general (as cutthroat for assassin), the general for the specific (as thief for pickpocket), or the material for the thing made from it (as steel for sword). -- American Heritage Dictionary Cinematical has just received this exclusive poster for Synecdoche, New York, which marks the directorial debut of the great Charlie Kaufman (off a script he also wrote) who's mind and pen have given us some of the more absurd, quirky and beautiful stories of the past decade (Being John Malkovich, Human Nature, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). Philip Seymour Hoffman stars as a theater director who struggles to balance all the women in his life with a new play he's directing -- a play, mind you, that's utilizing a giant, life-size replica of New York City built inside a warehouse. Knowing Kaufman, that all-too-brief synopsis doesn't even come close to what this film is really about. While writing in from Cannes, Cinematical's James Rocchi called Synecdoche, New York a piece of "inspired brilliance and real humanity." Needless to say, it's on my must-see list. Is it on yours? Synecdoche, New York will arrive in theaters on October 24. Check out the trailer after the jump.Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Images, PostersContinue reading Exclusive: 'Synecdoche, New York' Poster Premiere Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:20:00 -0400 Exclusive: 'Synecdoche, New York' Poster Premiere 11651664 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/new-images-oliver-stones-w/11651664/
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More photos from Oliver Stone's upcoming George W. Bush satire, W., have arrived online via USA Today, and a good amount of them show what it looked like behind the scenes on one of this fall's most talked-about films. Above you get a pretty good look at Stone going over notes with Thandie Newton (Condoleeza Rice), Scott Glenn (Donald Rumsfeld), Bruce McGill (George Tenet), Josh Brolin (George W. Bush), Jeffrey Wright (Colin Powell) and Richard Dreyfuss (Dick Cheney). Also featured in this selection of images is James Cromwell as President George H.W. Bush. Apparently the film opens with Bush Jr. standing in the middle of a baseball field, listening to the roar of the crowd as an announcer calls forth the 43rd president of the United States. However, the camera pans back to reveal no one there but Bush. What's up with what? Stone notes, "We all have retreat fantasies. He did have the express desire to be baseball commissioner, and I think some people, historically, would say if he had become baseball commissioner, it would have saved us a lot of problems." As far as the target audience for W. goes, Stone adds, "I'm not interested in that radical 15% that hate Bush or the 15 to 20% who love Bush. That's not our audience. Those people probably won't come. I'm interested in that 60% in the American middle who at least have a little more open mind." Will you be seeing Oliver Stone's W. when it hits theaters on October 17? Check out two new photos of Bush and Bush Jr. below, then head to USA Today for the rest. Gallery: W. Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Images Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:32:00 -0400 New Images: Oliver Stone's 'W.' 11651668 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/countdown-five-fall-winter-trailers-to-watch/11651668/
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You escaped summer and spent the month of September watching "eh" films do "blah" business at the box office, while tons of press folk shouted praise for (insert festival film here). Release dates keep switching, movies are on the, well, move, and you still don't know exactly what you should be looking forward to over the next couple months. Here are five to get you started: 5. Yes Man When: In theaters December 18th. What's It About: Jim Carrey stars as a dude who says 'no' to everything until some guru hits him in the forehead, and then -- whaddya know -- he begins to say 'yes' to everything instead. Who Should Watch: People who loved Liar, Liar and have been desperately waiting for Jim Carrey to return to comedic form. Guys who like to get lost in Zooey Deschanel's eyes (raises hand). Folks who say 'no' more than they say 'yes'. If You Dig This, Check These Trailers Out: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (October 3), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (October 31), Four Christmases (November 26) Four more after the jump ... Filed under: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fandom, Family Films, Movie Marketing, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading Countdown: Five Fall/Winter Trailers to Watch Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:45:00 -0400 Countdown: Five Fall/Winter Trailers to Watch 11634535 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-images-from-steven-seagals-kill-switch/11634535/
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When Cinematical was asked to debut a set of exclusive stills from the new movie Kill Switch, all we needed to hear were two words: Steven Seagal. There could be 13 images of Seagal in the bathroom and we'd still post them! But fear not you Cinematical addicts, the images featured in the gallery below do not include any spectacular toilet shots ... but they do include Steven Seagal doing what he does best: kicking bad guy ass. Also pictured is Isaac Hayes in his second to last performance. So what are we looking at here? Well, Kill Switch hits DVD on October 7th, and the film follows homicide detective Jacob King, who, following the murder of his twin brother, takes the law into his own hands and attempts to track down two ruthless serial killers. Come October 7th, you bet your ass I'll be hosting a Seagal triple feature ... and those who want an invite will have to bring Italian food and wear a leather trenchcoat. Who's with me? Show of hands ... Check out our awesome exclusive gallery below ... Gallery: Kill Switch Filed under: Action, Fandom, Home Entertainment, Movie Marketing, Images Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:15:00 -0400 EXCLUSIVE: Images from Steven Seagal's 'Kill Switch' 11545671 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-clip-battle-in-seattle/11545671/
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Cinematical has just received this exciting exclusive clip from Battle in Seattle, directed by Stuart Townsend. In theaters this weekend, Battle in Seattle tells the true story of what happened when tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle to protest the World Trade Organization. Starring folks like Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Andr Benjamin and Michelle Rodriguez, the film follows several different points of view -- from protesters and police to delegates and doctors. In the clip, Woody Harrelson plays a SWAT officer who begins to take the taunting of protesters a little too personally. Check it out after the jump... Warning: The following clip contains foul language.Filed under: Drama, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading Exclusive Clip: 'Battle in Seattle' Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:02:00 -0400 Exclusive Clip: 'Battle in Seattle' 11545675 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-clip-harold/11545675/
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Cinematical has just received this exclusive clip from Harold (watch it after the jump), which arrives on DVD tomorrow. Starring Spencer Breslin and Cuba Gooding Jr., Harold follows a balding geeky teenager who, of course, is tortured by his fellow classmates for looking the way he does (watch the clip and you'll see what I mean). However, Harold eventually befriends the school's janitor (Gooding) who helps him deal with the teasing. In the clip, Harold storms out of his house to deal with a group of menacing neighborhood kids after their ball lands in his yard. This kid gives "13 going on 60" a whole new meaning. Harold also stars Nikki Blonsky, Ally Sheedy, Dave Attell and Rachel Dratch, and it hits shelves on DVD tomorrow. Watch the clip after the jump ...Filed under: Comedy, Fandom, Home Entertainment, Movie Marketing, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading Exclusive Clip: 'Harold' Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:15:00 -0400 Exclusive Clip: 'Harold' 11545679 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/watch-this-seven-minutes-of-the-day-the-earth-stood-still/11545679/
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While it doesn't arrive in theaters until December, Fox feels pretty confident in their The Day the Earth Stood Still remake -- so much so that they aired roughly seven and a half minutes of footage last night during a repeat of the Fringe pilot. Seems a bit odd to show that much footage this far in advance of the film's release date, but apparently Fox wants to build good buzz now ... and, thankfully, it would appear the film warrants it. The footage (which you can see after the jump) is not comprised of one, long extended scene. Instead, we're taken through a whole bunch of scenes from what would appear to be the first half of the film, with some playing out a bit longer than others. Essentially, The Day the Earth Stood Still tells of an alien visitor (Keanu Reeves) and a giant robot who land on earth and turn the place upside down. Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Kathy Bates and John Cleese also star. Check out the seven-minute clip after the jump. The Day the Earth Stood Still hits theaters on December 12. Gallery: The Day the Earth Stood Still Filed under: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Remakes and Sequels, Trailers and ClipsContinue reading Watch This: Seven Minutes of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:22:00 -0400 Watch This: Seven Minutes of 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' 11284282 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/insert-caption-burn-after-reading/11284282/
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Welcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game you won't want to burn after reading ... because, well, how could you win any prizes then? Last week we asked you to give us your best college-esque caption for a photo from the new comedy College. In return for your brilliance, we were shelling out a one-of-a-kind beer pong table. Sweeet! Only one winner this week, so congrats to John R. for his inspiring take on a classic tale ... 1. "Unfortunately, try as he might, Peter just couldn't find his way back into Narnia" -- John R. See full image and all captions This week, we're shacking up with our old Oscar-winning pals Joel and Ethan Coen as they get ready to unveil their latest darkly comedic crime caper, Burn After Reading, starring folks like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich and Frances McDormand. Prizes? Oh yeah, check it: One Grand Prize winner will receive one Burn After Reading USB 2.0, one T-shirt, one Water Bottle and two Wrist Bands. Wait, there's more! Four first prize winners will each receive one T-shirt, one Water Bottle, and two Wrist Bands. Sound off below! Read the official rules for this contestFiled under: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Fandom, Brad Pitt, Movie Marketing, Contests, Insert Caption, George Clooney Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:02:00 -0400 Insert Caption: Burn After Reading 11284285 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-happy-go-lucky-poster-premiere/11284285/
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Cinematical has just received this exclusive poster for Happy-Go-Lucky (click image to enlarge), directed by Mike Leigh (Vera Drake, Secrets it's certainly one of Leigh's more mainstream-friendly films, and will appeal to moviegoers beyond the dress-all-in-black, gloom-and-doom cinephile crowd, while still retaining enough of the Leigh touch to satisfy most of the purists." Happy-Go-Lucky will arrive in theaters with a smile on October 10.Filed under: Comedy, Independent, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Toronto International Film Festival, Posters Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:20:00 -0400 EXCLUSIVE: 'Happy-Go-Lucky' Poster Premiere! 11243150 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-images-from-the-brothers-bloom/11243150/
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Cinematical is excited to bring you these brand new exclusive images from The Brothers Bloom (see gallery below), which will enjoy a premiere at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival this month. The film, which marks writer-director Rian Johnson's follow-up to the much-beloved Brick, stars Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo as "the best con men in the world" who, for their one last job, decide to take a beautiful and eccentric heiress (Rachel Weisz) on a trip around the world. The delightful Rinko Kikuchi (pictured in the gallery below) also stars. We here at Cinematical are big fans of Johnson's Brick (that kinda sounds weird, huh?), and have been looking forward to The Brothers Bloom for quite some time now. While those lucky ducks currently in Toronto will get to see the film early (we'll have our review soon), the rest of us will have to wait till it hits theaters on December 19. Gallery: The Brothers Bloom Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Toronto International Film Festival, Images Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:02:00 -0400 EXCLUSIVE: Images from 'The Brothers Bloom' 11243152 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/get-a-load-of-bulma-in-the-new-dragonball-poster/11243152/
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I might have been raised on the old maxim: If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all -- but even I can't keep my mouth shut on this one. A new poster and some stills from the live-action Dragonball have hit the net (along with some official pics from Fox), and it is not looking any better for the anime update. If you are one of the few Dragonball fans left out there with hope for this movie, I'm afraid once you get a look at James Marsters as Lord Piccolo, the dream of a decent flick goes right out the window. Although to be fair, I have to give them credit for trying out a slightly more 'modern' look on the new poster art. Dragonball stars Justin Chatwin as the mighty Goku (a casting decision that has yet to ever really make sense), a legendary warrior who is responsible for protecting the awesome powers of the mystical 'Dragonballs'. Jamie Chung also stars as Chi Chi (Goku's love interest), along with Marsters as the evil Lord Piccolo (oh Spike, where did it all go wrong?), Chow Yun Fat as Master Roshi, and Emmy Rossum as Bulma. Just last week, the rumors were silenced that Fox would be scrapping the one hundred million dollar film. The current spin from Fox is that they are 100% behind the project -- but honestly, what else could they say? So whatever you may think about Dragonball, plenty of fans will probably be there on opening day. Who knows? Maybe I'll be one of them. I have been known to enjoy watching a train wreck on screen -- how about you? [Thanks Coming Soon]Filed under: Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, 20th Century Fox, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Images, Posters Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:32:00 -0400 Get a Load of Bulma in the New 'Dragonball' Poster 11243153 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/the-banned-zack-and-miri-poster-youll-only-see-in-canada/11243153/
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So if you aren't lucky enough to live in the wondrous nation known as Canada (can you guess where I live?), then look to your right, because this is going to be your one and only chance to see the first poster for Kevin Smith's Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Just when you thought Smith's troubles with the censors were over, the one-sheet for the 'adult' comedy has been given a thumbs down by the MPAA, and will not be displayed in the US. That's right, days before the film is set to premier at the Toronto Film Festival, it turns out the only people who will get to see this poster will be those north of the border. Zack and Miri follows two childhood friends who are strapped for cash, and come up with the wild idea of making a porn to ease their financial woes. The film stars Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks, but there are also plenty of familiar faces from Smith's usual stable (along with some of Judd Apatow's regulars). It didn't come as a surprise when the film ran into trouble with the MPAA, and luckily Smith managed to avoid the dreaded NC-17 rating. But in the age of successful 'R' rated comedy, you would have thought the ratings board would move a little more with the times -- for goodness sake, Good Luck Chuck one-sheets made it stateside. Smith told EW, "When you've got the word 'porno' in the title, naturally, the marketing materials are gonna be scrutinized more closely by the MPAA, I understand they've got a job to do, but c'mon...this image isn't that dirty; they're both fully clad." So even though I am on Smith's side in the argument, you have to love his qualifier of 'that dirty'. Zack and Miri will premier at TIFF on September 7th, and will arrive in theaters on October 31st.Filed under: Comedy, Celebrities and Controversy, Movie Marketing, Toronto International Film Festival, Images, Posters Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:32:00 -0400 The Banned 'Zack and Miri' Poster You'll Only See in Canada 11125015 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/edgar-wright-gives-a-much-needed-scott-pilgrim-update/11125015/
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Filed under: Action, Comedy, Romance, Universal, DIY/Filmmaking, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek If ever there was a pairing to hipster fan-boys everywhere; it is Michael Cera and Edgar Wright. Think about it, Cera made a name for himself being the awkward hero, and who can write an unlikely hero better than the man who helped write the Blood and Ice Cream trilogy? In an interview with Wizard Universe, Wright got the chance to update the status of his indie-comic feature, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (if you have also been waiting with bated breath for news on his Ant Man adaptation, there are a few tidbits to be had as well). So if you were worried that Pilgrim would fall by the wayside in the light of some of Wright's other projects, fear not, all is well in Pilgrim-land. The original series was about a young Canadian and wannabe-rock star who falls for an American girl with the memorable name of Ramona V. Flowers (aka, the perfect girl). But in order to win the lady fair, our slacker must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends in hopes of winning a date with his dream girl. Cera plays Pilgrim, the bassist for the terribly titled band, Sex Bob-Omb, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead will star as Ramona. Wright isn't counting on making any more sequels the film as the comic was originally a 6-part series. Instead, Wright told Wizard that, "The script that we've written essentially covers all six. If it was at the level of Harry Potter we might be able to talk about doing six films but in this case our film is very much an adaptation of the entire six."Continue reading Edgar Wright Gives a Much Needed 'Scott Pilgrim' Update Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:03:00 -0400 Edgar Wright Gives a Much Needed 'Scott Pilgrim' Update 11125016 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/jim-carrey-and-ewan-mcgregor-get-close-in-i-love-you-phillip-morris/11125016/
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Filed under: Comedy, Gay & Lesbian, Romance, Movie Marketing, Images Jim and Ewan sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N..well, you get the idea. Thanks to Jim Carrey Online, we now have our first official look at the happy couple in the black comedy, I Love You Phillip Morris. Elisabeth brought us a behind the scenes photo back in May, but in spite of the thrill of seeing Jim Carrey and Rodrigo Santoro dripping with sun-tan oil and Versace, I was a little disappointed that my favorite Scot was nowhere to be seen -- until now. Morris was written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, who are also the guys responsible for the raunchy holiday offering Bad Santa. The script was based on the book by the same name from the Houston Chronicle crime reporter, Steve McVicker. Carrey stars as Steven Russell, a happily married con-man who finds himself falling in love with his cell-mate, Phillip Morris (as played by McGregor). Russell spent years defying the judicial system, and also spent most of his criminal career hopping in and out of prison through a variety of elaborate schemes. Russell even posed as his Morris' lawyer to get him switched to a closer prison. But it all came crashing down when in 1988, Russell was sentenced to 144 years in prison. Leslie Mann joined the cast back in April as Carrey's abandoned wife, and Santoro also stars as another of Carrey's paramours. Even though plenty of actors still struggle with playing characters in same-sex relationships, without 'wimping' out all together (yes, I'm looking at you Will Smith). But like always, I think that McGregor will pull through just fine. As for Carrey? Now that's another question all together...what do you think? I Love You Phillip Morris is scheduled to arrive in theaters in Spring, 2009 [Thanks: Coming Soon] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:03:00 -0400 Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor Get Close in 'I Love You Phillip Morris' 11106712 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/exclusive-clip-choke/11106712/
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Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fandom, Home Entertainment, Movie Marketing, Trailers and Clips Cinematical has just received this exclusive clip from the upcoming film Choke, based on one of my personal favorite Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club) books. Choke stars Sam Rockwell as Victor Mancini, a snarky sex addict who cons well-to-do folks out of their money by fake-choking in restaurants while subsequently feeding off the sympathy of others. He then uses this money to help pay his mother's (Anjelica Huston) mental hospital bills. In the clip above -- which is one of a few flashbacks in the film -- young Victor and his mother visit the zoo ... at night ... and they're not exactly there to buy cotton candy. You can learn more about Choke over at its official website. I saw the film back at Sundance and liked it quite a bit -- especially Rockwell's off-the-charts performance as Mancini. Definitely see this one when you get the chance; it arrives in theaters on September 26. Additionally, watch the trailer and another clip over on Moviefone. Enjoy. Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:02:00 -0400 Exclusive Clip: 'Choke' 11106716 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/clive-barker-gets-harsh-on-lionsgate-boss/11106716/
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Filed under: Horror, Lionsgate Films, Fandom, Movie Marketing I'm glad to have seen The Midnight Meat Train in a theater earlier this month, even if it was a run-down dollar theater. But Lionsgate certainly made it difficult for horror fans, booking the film into only about 100 locations and carefully avoiding theaters anywhere near the city centers of New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Portland, etc. When the limited release strategy became known, Clive Barker, who wrote the story upon which Ryuhei Kitamura's film is based, expressed his support for a fan-made viral campaign to get a wider release. Now that the limited release has come and gone, he told MTV News of his displeasure toward "small-minded" Lionsgate president Joe Drake. Barker believes that Drake shortchanged MMT to avoid competition with The Strangers, on which Drake had a producing credit. "You don't have to sh-- on somebody else's work to advance your own material," Barker said. Barker feels that Kitamura made "a beautifully stylish, scary movie." He's convinced that "people will find it, and whether they find it in midnight shows or they find it on DVD, they'll find it, and in the end the Joe Drakes of the world will disappear." In his review from Comic-Con, Scott Weinberg opined that The Midnight Meat Train would be a tough sell on 1,200 screens because it's such a dark, "horror fans only" experience. On the other hand, the apparently inferior Mirrors (as per William Goss' review) opened on 2,664 screens and made $11 million in its opening weekend. But Lionsgate took that decision out of (most of) our hands. The DVD should be out Real Soon Now. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:33:00 -0400 Clive Barker Gets Harsh on Lionsgate Boss 11091455 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/is-hari-puttar-too-close-to-harry-potter-warner-bros-thinks-so/11091455/
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Filed under: Warner Brothers, Celebrities and Controversy, Movie Marketing Movie studios are big on protecting their intellectual property, which is certainly understandable -- but sometimes they come down too hard. Take this new case. Warner Bros. is suing to stop the Indian release of a domestic film called Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors. Why? Because Hari Puttar is close to Harry Potter, obviously, and Warners damn well owns the film rights to Harry Potter. Sounds fair enough -- except that the movie has nothing to do with Harry Potter, and doesn't even appear to be an attempt to capitalize on the Potter brand name. As best I can determine, "Hari Puttar" is the endearing nickname of a 10 year-old character named Hari Prasad Dhoonda. The movie itself appears to be an action-adventure fantasy, about a resourceful kid who saves his dad's top secret computer chip from some burglars -- sort of like a modern, Indian Home Alone. The title references Harry Potter, but there's no theft here; the closest parallel is Son of Rambow, which managed to avoid a lawsuit (reportedly by adding the "w" to the end of "Rambo"). Warners, of course, has to fight this battle in Indian courts, so it's hard to predict what's going to happen. But Harry Potter is such a prominent part of the zeitgeist all over the world, that the company may have a lot of battles on its hands if it chooses to go after every incident such as this. Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:32:00 -0400 Is 'Hari Puttar' Too Close to 'Harry Potter'? Warner Bros. Thinks So 11091458 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/a-depressing-trailer-for-the-boy-in-the-striped-pajamas/11091458/
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Filed under: Drama, Movie Marketing, Miramax, Trailers and Clips We've all sat down to watch a movie that I like to call the cinematic equivalent of 'civic duty'. Sure, it's not going to be a fun night at the movies, but its all for a good cause, so you shell out your hard-earned dollars. That is exactly the kind of film that I think The Boy in the Striped Pajamas will be -- well intentioned, but depressing as hell. The trailer for the Holocaust drama appeared on the net a few days ago, and I have to send this warning before you press play: you might want to keep a tissue nearby. Pajamas was directed by Mark Herman (who also wrote the screenplay) and the film shares a producer with the Harry Potter franchise (David Heyman). Pajamas is the story of a young boy whose father is a high ranking guard in the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. Through the course of the story, the cost of war and inhumanity is all shown through the friendship between the young German boy, and the boy in the 'striped pajamas' on the other side of the fence. Pajamas stars David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, and Vera Farmiga. The film is based on the novel by John Boyne, who, believe it or not, intended this story to be a 'children's book'. But if I had come across this story as a child, I might have needed some long-term grief counseling. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is expected to arrive in theaters in November; which leaves you with plenty of time to practice sobbing quietly in the movie theater. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:32:00 -0400 A Depressing Trailer for 'The Boy in The Striped Pajamas' 11075404 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/check-out-the-new-max-payne-posters/11075404/
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Filed under: Action, 20th Century Fox, Movie Marketing, Games and Game Movies, Images It's funny how little things can make a big difference. When the first poster was released from the big-screen version of Max Payne, I have to tell you; I was pretty underwhelmed. But my opinion of the design has improved now that I've gotten a gander at the two new posters for the flick (see larger versions of both in the gallery below). Although, I have to ask, who knew that Mr. Payne was such a 'shoe-gazer'? The original Max seemed a bit more thick-skinned than his feature film version; Wahlberg makes the man look downright depressed at times. Mark Wahlberg stars as Payne, a cop who has lost his family and partner at the hands of a powerful crime syndicate. When he is left to his own devices, our hero sets out on a mission of revenge for his loved ones, and discovering some unnatural secrets along the way. Starring alongside Wahlberg are Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as Mona Sax, Beau Bridges as Payne's friend and mentor, and Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges as an IA agent. We finally got a look at the trailer back in July, and if you are fan of the series, you probably noticed that the film has taken it's look from the original game. Payne was directed by John Moore, who has the dubious credit of being behind the remake of The Omen back in 2006. But, to be fair, the flick seems like an easy sell. Wahlberg seems suited to the more 'violent' strain of moviemaking. Plus, once you throw in the pre-existing fan base, and competition-free release date, Fox should be able to rake in some serious dough. Max Payne will arrive in theaters on October 17th. Gallery: Max Payne Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:03:00 -0400 Check Out the New 'Max Payne' Posters 11056100 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/vin-diesel-directing-fast-and-furious-prequel/11056100/
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Filed under: Action, Universal, Movie Marketing, Remakes and Sequels Were you out there feeling like there were still just too many unanswered questions in The Fast and the Furious franchise? Okay, probably not, because that's like asking for CliffsNotes for an episode of The Hills. But, I guess somebody out there felt there was some explaining to do, because Coming Soon reports that Vin Diesel (who plays muscle car driver extraordinaire, Dominic Torretto) will be directing a 20-minute prequel to the upcoming Fast and Furious. There aren't many details on the short, but starring alongside Diesel will be Michelle Rodriguez, who will reprise her role as Letty, and Sung Kang will also be returning as Han. Diesel did not provide any details about the story for the short, but for those of you who are well versed in the world of Fast and Furious, you can probably guess that it will act as a tie-in to bring together the events of the second and third films. I'll admit I was surprised to discover that Diesel has already directed before. Mainly they were other short films, but back in 1997, he wrote, directed, and starred in Strays, a drama about hustlers, and of course, there are still those long-standing rumors about Diesel directing his own Hannibal (not the cannibal) feature. Nobody knows for sure where the Fast and Furious prequel will appear first, but the obvious choice would be online. There is also a chance that to drum up a little business Universal will premiere it on TV, or as an extra on the DVD. One thing is for sure, unless Justin Lin has the running time of Fast and Furious down to 70 minutes, I doubt we'll be seeing it in theaters. Fast and Furious is scheduled to open on June 5th, 2009. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:32:00 -0400 Vin Diesel Directing 'Fast and Furious' Prequel 11000116 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/fan-made-dark-knight-sequel-poster/11000116/
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Filed under: Action, Fandom, Movie Marketing, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels, Posters Here's a piece of coolness that's been making its way around the internets today. From our friends at First Showing (via Superhero Hype) comes what appears to be a fan made poster for The Dark Knight Returns (click to enlarge), a sequel to this summer's The Dark Knight. No, a third Batman film has not been announced yet, so don't go gettin' your knickers in a twist thinking they've already started promoting the next film. (God, please don't tell me they've already started promoting it -- I think I speak for all us online movie dudes when I say we need a few months off to recover from this puppy.) That said, can you spot the two new characters this poster introduces? Yes, one of them is Riddler, but the other is a bit harder to locate. (Hint: Look at the newspaper articles.) No one knows exactly what direction the next Batman movie will head in, except for the Nolan boys should they decide to pen the script. Riddler is a cool character, but is he too close to Joker? Should they take a chance on Catwoman? Should they dip into a lesser known villain, or create a brand new one? One thing's for sure: You folks will not get tired of this debate anytime soon ... Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:02:00 -0400 Fan Made: 'Dark Knight' Sequel Poster 10986178 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/joel-silver-screens-rocknrolla-for-competing-studios/10986178/
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Filed under: Drama, Foreign Language, Independent, Awards, Casting, Deals, New Releases, Lionsgate Films, Sony, Warner Brothers, RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Distribution, Movie Marketing As far as hustling movie producer archetypes go, I tend to prefer Joel Silver over Harvey Weinstein. Sure, Weinstein played a role in some of the great American independent films from the last decade of the twentieth century, but Silver's production credits have more spice to them -- The Matrix, Predator, 48 Hrs. -- hinting at the zany force behind their existence. The movies he has produced don't always please everyone (consider those last two Matrix movies), and sometimes his productions run into unforeseeable setbacks (Joss Whedon's troublesome Wonder Woman script). But now, Silver's trying a radical maneuver that reaffirms his maverick abilities: He's shopping around Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla, which tells the story of a drama surrounding a stolen painting and stars Gerard Butler, to other studios despite the plan to release it through Warner Bros. in October. According to Patrick Goldstein in The Los Angeles Times, Silver said he showed the movie to Lionsgate and Sony Pictures to get some advice on how to market the film. However, when Goldstein asked Warner Bros.' top executive Alan Horn about the situation, Horn called the movie "very English," not "broadly commercial," and said the studio "might not be willing to spend the marketing money he wants us to." So it follows that Silver probably wants to sell the movie to somebody else. This kind of thing has happened before. Jonathan Levine's teen horror flick All the Boys Love Mandy Lane was set for a release through The Weinstein Company, but when it was determined that the distributor might not provide the best home for the film, it went to the more agreeable Senator Films (although Senator has yet to release it). What troubles me is Horn's assertion that RocknRolla is "very English." Yeah ... so? Permalink | Email this | Comments ]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:02:00 -0400 Joel Silver Screens 'RocknRolla' For Competing Studios