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Screenwriter John August spoke rather candidly in regards to his involvement with the big screen adaptation of DC Comics’ Shazam. August’s script was a comedic in nature which doesn’t differ from how the character is portrayed in the comics. After the success of The Dark Knight, Warner Brothers felt it would be best to take the character in a somewhat edgier direction with a “considerable push into dark territory”.

According to August, the project is now unofficially dead. It could come back and make use of another screenwriter’s script but odds are that it’s permanently stuck in limbo.

Has the success of The Dark Knight spoiled the possibility of optimistic, cheerful heroes making their way to the big screen? Would you prefer a darker take on Captain… Continue reading Shazam Screenwriter Says Project is “Dead”

Hey teenagers! Do you like Rock Band and/or Guitar Hero? Do you feel upset with the game and its developers as you unlock songs and peruse the DLC available and see no music from Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, A Simple Plan, of your other favorite bands? If your answer to all those questions is yes, XS Games would like to introduce you to their latest title, Pop Star Guitar. It is now available for both the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 2.

Despite the fact all the folks on our staff are long past their teenage years; Insulinfunk was deemed worthy to receive a press copy of the Wii version of the game. I could tell almost immediately after opening the package that I was in for… Continue reading Pop Star Guitar (Wii) Review

South Korean director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Lady Vengeance) premiered some footage from his next film, Thirst, a vampire love story, on Korean television. There is no audio to go along with it, but it doesn’t matter since there are no subtitles either.

A reader of HorrorMovies.ca recently made mention that Scream 4 may end up seeing the light of day. This would be one of those oh-so-trendy “franchise reboots” that everyone seems to love. However, unlike a typical “franchise reboot”, some of the original cast may be involved. “Actor” Jamie Kennedy mentioned he’d possibly be reprising his role in an interview with iFMagazine. “The rest of the cast would be a mixture of new characters with ‘old faces that you wouldn’t believe,” he said.

Bob Weinstein is apparently into it. And, believe it or not, Wes Craven is into it and has reportedly spoke with Neve Campbell about possibly returning. Aside from Drew Barrymore, most of the original cast probably aren’t that busy. Perhaps this could actually be… Continue reading Scream 4 Might Actually Happen

Yes, I know the rumor that Phillip Seymour Hoffman would portray the Penguin in the next Batman film was debunked by the actor himself. That doesn’t put the kibosh on the fun factor of speculation, though.

An anonymous Cinema Blend reader recently sent an image to the site that he claims is a “test image” fabricated by the film’s producers of the actor in the role. While it does look like Hoffman would be a perfect fit, Cinema Blend was quick to rule it a fake.

To see a larger version of the image visit the source link. After you’ve done that, come back here and tell us what characters you’d like to see in the next Batman film and the actors you hope will portray… Continue reading Phillip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin

Myspace.com has posted an exclusive a new Watchmen behind-the-scenes featurette. In it, director Zach Snyder discusses the film’s story and its cast of characters.

The video is embedded below so no need to actually visit Myspace. I know that’s quite difficult for some.

Los Angeles Judge Gary Feess gave Fox an excellent Christmas gift. On December 24, the Judge ruled that they do indeed own a “copyright interest” in Warner’s film adaptation of the Watchmen. This came as quite a shock to all parties involved as the judge had originally delayed the trial until January.

“Fox owns a copyright interest consisting of, at the very least, the right to distribute the ‘Watchmen’ motion picture,” says the official ruling.

Judge Feess has encouraged both parties to get together and work out some sort of solution to their problems.

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Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz spoke with Fancast.com in regards to his baby making its way to the big screen. All things looked fantastic for the film, however, it looks as though Michael Cera is having doubts about reprising his role from the series.

“I don’t want to talk about who is holding out right now because we might still work that out and I don’t want to pressure anyone through the press,” said Hurwitz. “Although I will say that Will Arnett is gung-ho, so there’s a big clue!”

This would be a bummer, indeed. You can’t have Arrested Development without George Michael. Of course, since he’s played George Michael-esque characters in all his subsequent work perhaps he has grown tired of the persona. Hit the source link… Continue reading Michael Cera Might Not Return for Arrested Development Film

Yes, the day we’ve all been waiting for will soon be here. Notorious, the biopic of rapper Notorious B.I.G., will debut in American theaters on January 13. According to MTV, a “star-studded” soundrack will be available for purchase that same day. You may view a 3 minute clip from the film after the jump.

Little-known rapper Jamal Woolard won the role of Biggie after an open casting call. He, much like myself, suffers from Type-2 diabetes. In order to accurately portray Biggie, Woolard’s weight reportedly increased to 340 lbs. while filming. “I was just pigging out,” Woolard told Rolling Stone. “My doctor told me, ‘You really are ready to die.’” Does that qualify as not keepin’ it real or frontin’?

Continue reading New Clip From Notrious B.I.G. Biopic

Torrentfreak.com has released the most pirated movies for the week of 11/21/08. The numbers are quite surprising. First off, the fact that Transporter 3 is number one gives me an even more negative impression of pirates than I already have. Despite my love for Jason Statham I felt the movie was quite awful. Not worth the bandwidth. The second big surprise was The Dark Knight falling to the seventh spot on the list. It was preceded by Bangkok Dangerous, which I’d think even the most vile criminal would shun, the better-than-Transporter 3 Statham film Death Race, The Wackness, Eagle Eye and Ghost Town.

Rounding out the top ten are Surfer Dude, Mirrors, and Seven Pounds.

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