July 2010

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Review

Published on: 30th July, 2010

British director Edgar Wright works in an individual style that is fueled by measured tempos. His rhythmic approach makes him a sort of visual musician, giving his film a beat that is constantly manipulated and shifting.

An early example his developing technique can be found in Wright’s first foray in film, Shaun of the Dead, when Simon Pegg and his posse beat a zombie down with pool cues to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” You can clap your hands to the whacks and smacks. His next film, the buddy-cop action flick Hot Fuzz, featured intricately choreographed violence that, at times, mimicked the grace of ballet.

Wright’s new film, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, is his rock opera. The ultimate mash-up film, Pilgrim is a kung fu/Bollywood video game movie that is based on a comic book, with slivers of Star Wars mixed in for good measure. Wright’s film speaks directly to a generation raised with a game controller fused into his/her hand.

‘Precious’ Filmmaker to Serve Up ‘Butler’ Next

Published on: 30th July, 2010

Lee Daniels, director of the critically-acclaimed film Precious, is lining up his next movie, The Butler, and has approached Denzel Washington to star.

According to Deadline, Daniels will re-write and direct the story of Eugene Allen, a servant at the White House from 1952 to 1986 under eight different presidents where he witnessed the collapse of segregation in the United States. Allen was invited the inauguration of President Barack Obama before passing away in March.

Ghostface Returns in This New ‘Scream 4′ Pic

Published on: 30th July, 2010

On Thursday, director Wes Craven tweeted “He’s baaack!” and the first official look at the killer in Scream 4. Unfortunately, he or she is hidden behind the series’ signature ghostface mask and one of the sequel’s crew members.

The slasher flick marks the return of Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette, and the introduction of the franchise’s long of potential victims and suspects: Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Alison Brie, Rory Caulkin, Adam Brody, Marley Shelton, Erik Knudsen, and Mary McDonnell.

Levy to Have ‘Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’

Published on: 30th July, 2010

Shawn Levy and 20th Century Fox are developing a feature film adaptation of Judith Vorst’s children’s book “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.”

Levy will produce the project under his 21 Laps banner, just as doing with the kids series “The Berenstain Bears.” The Jim Henson Co. owns the rights to Vorst’s beloved story, according to Variety. Rob Lieber will write the screenplay.

‘Lost’ Co-Creator Lindelof to Pen Alien Prequel?

Published on: 30th July, 2010

Damon Lindelof, one of the co-creators of ABC’s “Lost” and a screenwriter on Star Trek, may be doing rewrite work on Ridley Scott’s prequel to Alien.

Deadline reports Lindelof has closed a deal to work on the untitled project at Fox in hopes that a fresh take may convince Scott to make the prequel a priority on his extremely busy schedule. The original script was written by Jon Spaihts.

Len Wiseman to Direct ‘Total Recall’ Remake

Published on: 29th July, 2010

Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman is in final negotiations to direct Columbia Pictures’ remake of Total Recall.

The sci-fi original in 1990 starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and was based on the Philip K. Dick story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.” Kurt Wimmer (Salt, Law Abiding Citizen) will write a “new, contemporized adaptation” of the Mars-based adventure.

Del Toro’s Next is ‘At the Mountains of Madness’

Published on: 29th July, 2010

Prior to the start of Comic-Con and during the media swarm over his reboot of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion, Guillermo del Toro consistently told press that he would make an official announcement very soon on what would be his next directorial project. Speculation has been rampant since del Toro’s departure from production on The Hobbit in May, especially since the filmmaker has always been open about the long list of potential projects on his proverbial plate.

The wait is over. Guillermo del Toro will finally direct his adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness, a horror novella written by H. P. Lovecraft in 1931 about an expedition to Antarctica that uncovers the remains of ancient, alien lifeforms. Their discovery awakens a dark, mysterious force.

Darren Aronofsky’s RoboCop Remake is Dead

Published on: 29th July, 2010

MGM’s financial woes have claimed another victim.  Darren Aronofksy’s remake/reboot of the RoboCop franchise has been scrapped due to the studio’s status and the filmmaker’s lack of interest.
MovieHole spoke to a source inside MGM who called the project “Gone. Kaput. Cancelled.”  Their insider added, “It was one of the first casualties.  Darren has lost interest [...]

Comic-Con 2010: Epic ‘Thor’ Footage

Published on: 29th July, 2010

The extended Thor footage from Marvel’s Comic-Con panel is now online, and it’s sweet.  This is the same 6-minute sizzle reel that had Hall H crowds losing their minds last Saturday, and will likely wash away any skepticism you might have had from the first few official images. Kenneth Branagh’s affinity for all things [...]

‘Yogi Bear’ Teaser Trailer Will Make You Cringe

Published on: 28th July, 2010

Warner Bros has just released the cringe-inducing teaser trailer for Yogi Bear, a live-action/CGI hybrid that makes Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties look like Alvin and the Chipmunks.  Dan Aykroyd, who voices the titular talking bear, introduces the clip to remind you the studio wasted their money on a celebrity voice.  Even worse, ubiquitous [...]

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