Brad Pitt producing a movie based on a videogame? Brad Pitt actually starring in said videogame turned movie? Hey, stranger things have happened. Like, say, a guy name Uwe Boll buying up and making movies based on videogames, and people actually allowing him to do so. It could be worst, I suppose, and Pitt would certainly look pretty good as a Rocketeer-ish badass fighting aliens.
Archive for Sci-Fi Movie News
Brad Pitt Pulls a Uwe Boll, Enters the Dark Void
Sci-Fi Short: Amy Engles’ Nora
Here’s an excellent sci-fi short from director Amy Engles. The short follows Nora, a service android who is given the rare opportunity to leave her ship to go on a mission vital to the continuation of the human species, thus fulfilling her lifelong dream. When she finds herself abandoned on a desolate planet, her illusions are shattered, and she is left to build a new future for her and her species…
Sam Worthington To Headline American Crime
Mr. Worthington is going to be in every movie you see soon it looks like, or at least every movie you want to see. He’s about to get blue in next months “Avatar” and soon will go all “300″ on us in the fantastic looking “Clash of the Titans”. Sources at ComingSoon are reporting that Sam will star in the film adaptation of Radical Publishing and Rick Remender’s “The Last Days Of American Crime”.
Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief International Trailer
Let’s face it, with a name like Percy Jackson, he better be a very cool musician masquerading as a high school teenager, or the descendant of Greek Gods. In the case of our hero in “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief”, it’s the latter. Man, he must get chicks. Even if they have snakes for hair. Check out the recently released International trailer for “Percy Jackson”, from director Chris Columbus, who knows a thing or two about launching big Hollywood movie franchises. No doubt everyone involved in “Percy Jackson” is hoping for a “Harry Potter” effect.
Do We Have A Front Runner For The Villain In Trek 2?
Apparently, there is a “juicy” rumour that J.J. Abrams and company have one man in mind when they think villain for the so far officially unannounced “Star Trek 2″. Rewinding just a bit here, much of the questions asked to J.J. during the Blu-Ray release party by inquisitive and intrepid reporters is whether or not the character of Khan will be rebooted for the next installment. I think it’s a pretty sure thing.
Avatar Videos In Abundance
So yes, as I’m sure you’ve heard, there’s a little indy motion picture coming out next month called “Avatar”. It apparently cost about the GNP of Canada to produce. In order to help ensure it’s success, the happy elves in the promotions dept of FOX are working feverishly, hammering out videos, images and probably a metric whack tonne of toys and other movies tie in’s.
Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney on an Alien Legion Movie
Apparently uber producer Jerry Bruckheimer (“Transformers”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”) and Disney have been looking at possibly turning the comic book title “Alien Legion” into a feature-length movie for a while now. A live-action movie, at that. USAToday currently has a long article on the birth and status of “Alien Legion” the comic book, and towards the end they mention that a script for the movie is currently in the works by writers Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, the duo behind “Wanted” and “3:10 to Yuma”.
New Avatar Picture Of Neytiri Released
Seems that an “Avatar” trailer is on my television every time I look up from my obsession with Stephen King’s “Under The Dome”. Despite seeing these trailers a bizillion times it still seems like I see something new in them every time, so piled full of vision is James Cameron’s Magnum Opus. Of particular interest is the female Na’ Vi, Netytiri. I’m crushing. Here’s a new pic from USA Today of her blue kitty fineness. Go buy your IMAX tickets now because “Avatar” hits theatres Dec 18th.
The Rock Hints at a Possible Race to Witch Mountain Sequel
To be honest with you, I don’t see how Disney wouldn’t make a sequel to “Race to Witch Mountain”, and according to one of the film’s stars, the original did leave room for more stories. Released earlier this year, the movie earned $67 million at the domestic box office, and went on to make $106 million worldwide. That sounds like a recipe for sequels to me. While doing the press junket for his animated sci-fi comedy “Planet 51″, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said as much.
New Road Clips Show The Life Before And Preparation For The Life After
We’re finally going to get to see “The Road”, the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s brilliant and honest story of a man trying to keep his son alive and the hope his son represents, in a world that has suffered a horrific cataclysm. Viggo Mortensen is the man for this role. He was born to it. Here’s a couple of new clips showing how life was before for Viggo and his family and also some evidence of the measure of the father’s strength. I’ve also added an interview with Viggo as he describes his feelings about the book and the filming of the movie. “The Road” is in theatres Nov 25th. Thanks io9 for spotting these.
The Cave – Bundle up & get your swim fins – we’re goin in!
Oh, so I had an idea, I’ll rent one of the worst movies I can find.
Nobody ever says that on the way to get a movie right? It’ll be an EXPERIMENT!
Open Discussion Thread: 2012
We’ve been covering Roland Emmerich’s “2012″ since it was announced in February of 2008. Almost two years later, the film explodes its way into theater this Friday, and no one and nothing is safe. Emmerich and company ponders the end of the world in “2012″ by way of the Maya Calendar, which depending on your belief, either foretells the end of the world in December 2012, or, well, doesn’t. That’s all fine and well, but the real question isn’t whether the Maya Calendar predicts the end of days, but if the movie was worth your time.
Roland Emmerich Wants Double The Independence Day Sequel Fun
I am one Sci-Fi fan that never tires of films where the aliens come down to Mother Earth and think that we humans will be as easy to conquer as butter, only to see us rise up and deliver a serious lesson in smackdown.
Duncan Jones’ Mute Script Details
Duncan Jones, the director and co-writer of this years stupendous “Moon” was supposed to be gnawing away feverishly on the film “Mute” about a deaf bartender in Berlin trying to find his missing girlfriend.
More on Shawn Levy’s Real Steel
Director Shawn Levy has revealed more about his upcoming sci-fi movie “Real Steel”, which is being described as “a father/son action drama set in the near future, surrounding the sport of robot boxing.” If that sounds familiar, it may be because the movie will be based on a short story by the prolific sci-fi/fantasy writer Richard Matheson (“I am Legend”, among many, many others), who previously adapted his story into a “Twilight Zone” episode in 1963 called “Steel”. In the interview, Levy says that the movie won’t be an all-out robot action movie ala “Terminator” or “Transformers”. He also confirms that the top candidate to headline the film is Hugh Jackman.
