Exclusive: Empire star Terrence Howard, Wesley Snipes (Blade), Eiza González (Baby Driver), rapper and actor Tip "T.I." Harris (Ant-Man), Demetrius Shipp Jr. (All Eyez on Me) and Shameik Moore (Netflix’s The Get Down) have all been tapped to star in post-Katrina heist drama, Cut Throat City, with Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA at the helm. The pic, currently filming in New Orleans, is produced by Elliott Michael Smith of Rumble Riot Pictures, Michael Mendelsohn of Patriot Pictures…...
- 12/14/2017
- Deadline
FilmBookCast Ep. 61 FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released in-theater. This week they will be sharing their thoughts on the newest film from director Edgar Wright, [...]
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- 7/6/2017
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
Last year we debuted the poster for Yen Tan's 1985, a short film that evoked potent memories in just eight minutes. It won a Special Jury Prize at SXSW. Now a feature film version is on its way. The cast is impressive: Cory Michael Smith (TV's Gotham), Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis, Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things) and Jamie Chung. Here's the synopsis, per Deadline: Terminally-ill Adrian (Smith) flies home from New York to visit his estranged family in Texas. His attempt at revealing his circumstances to his conservative parents (Madsen, Chiklis) are challenged when he reconnects with his preteen brother (Schnapp) and his old flame (Chung). Yen Tan (Pit Stop) wrote the screenplay and will direct. He's a long-time acquaintance, talented filmmaker and an all-around good...
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- 5/1/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Robert Heinlein’s 1961 science fiction novel “Stranger in a Strange Land” is getting its first-ever TV treatment. Syfy is adapting the book as a new drama, currently in development from Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions.
“Stranger in a Strange Land” follows the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human who was raised on Mars and comes to Earth. It’s the latest classic sci-fi novel to wind up in development at Syfy, which is also looking to adapt “Brave New World.”
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Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and William Sherak of Mythology Entertainment, Scott Rudin, Garrett Basch and Eli Bush of Scott Rudin Productions, and Joe Vecchio of Vecchio Entertainment are executive producers on “Stranger in a Strange Land.”
“This novel has resonated with me since college and there’s a reason it has continued...
“Stranger in a Strange Land” follows the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human who was raised on Mars and comes to Earth. It’s the latest classic sci-fi novel to wind up in development at Syfy, which is also looking to adapt “Brave New World.”
Read More: Neil Labute’s Making A Syfy Vampire Show, And That Makes Perfect Bloody Sense
Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and William Sherak of Mythology Entertainment, Scott Rudin, Garrett Basch and Eli Bush of Scott Rudin Productions, and Joe Vecchio of Vecchio Entertainment are executive producers on “Stranger in a Strange Land.”
“This novel has resonated with me since college and there’s a reason it has continued...
- 11/16/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Ghostbusters Review Podcast. FilmBookCast Ep. 37 – Ghostbusters (2016), is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio discuss their thoughts on the newest film from director Paul Feig, Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters is a movie directed by Paul Feig and starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Cecily Strong, Andy Garcia, and Neil Casey, among others. Ghostbusters‘ IMDb […]...
- 7/18/2016
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
Fox‘s Gotham Prisoners Review. Gotham City’s Podcast: The Gotham Podcast: Season 2, Episode 16: Prisoners is an audio review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction to the latest episode of Fox’s Gotham. Gotham: Season 2, Episode 16: Prisoners‘ plot synopsis (spoilers): “James Gordon is removed from protective custody and gets in trouble with Blackgate prisoners. […]...
- 4/6/2016
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
By Cate Marquis
Truth examines the events around the 2004 “60 Minutes” report on then president George W. Bush’s military service, which led to Dan Rather’s resignation and producer Mary Mapes’ firing. But in truth, the film is as much about the pitfalls of news reporting under the pressure of the 24-hour news cycle, and journalism’s traditional mission, the search for truth. Viewers may think they already know this story but, like the document at the center, not all is what it seems, and the truth is more complicated.
Robert Redford plays Dan Rather and Cate Blanchett plays his long-time producer Mary Mapes, in this drama based on Mapes’ book “Truth and Duty: The Press, The President, and The Privilege of Power.” The report, which aired in the heated atmosphere of a presidential election, purported to show that George W. Bush not only used family connections to obtain...
Truth examines the events around the 2004 “60 Minutes” report on then president George W. Bush’s military service, which led to Dan Rather’s resignation and producer Mary Mapes’ firing. But in truth, the film is as much about the pitfalls of news reporting under the pressure of the 24-hour news cycle, and journalism’s traditional mission, the search for truth. Viewers may think they already know this story but, like the document at the center, not all is what it seems, and the truth is more complicated.
Robert Redford plays Dan Rather and Cate Blanchett plays his long-time producer Mary Mapes, in this drama based on Mapes’ book “Truth and Duty: The Press, The President, and The Privilege of Power.” The report, which aired in the heated atmosphere of a presidential election, purported to show that George W. Bush not only used family connections to obtain...
- 10/30/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The new trailer for Sony Pictures Classics’ Truth teases out a great intro for the tragic journalist tale of legacy CBS newsman Dan Rather. 60 Minutes freelance researcher Mike Smith, (Topher Grace) asks senior journo Rather (Robert Redford): “Why did you get into journalism?” “Curiosity,” Rather responds, then asking, “Why did you go into journalism?” Smith answers pointedly: “You.” The film is based on 60 Minutes II producer Mary Mapes’ memoir Truth And Duty: The Press…...
- 9/23/2015
- Deadline
Toronto – Americans often lament the influence of corporations in politics. And, of course, news organizations have made their political prejudices clear since the printing press was invented centuries ago. What often gets lost is the sometimes symbiotic relationship between all three entities. James Vanderbilt’s “Truth,” which debuted at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, is a striking reminder of how a corporation’s political needs can take precedence over their journalistic endeavors to disastrous effect. In September 2004, veteran CBS news producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett) oversaw a piece for the now defunct Wednesday night version of “60 Minutes” about President George W. Bush’s service in the Texas Air National Guard. Bush was running for reelection and leading in the polls partially thanks to third party attacks on the Vietnam War record of the Democratic nominee, John Kerry. Mapes was provided memos that questioned Bush’s service and landed an interview with Ben Barnes,...
- 9/15/2015
- by Gregory Ellwood
- Hitfix
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Them Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 10: Them is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 10: Them‘s plot synopsis (spoilers): [...]
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- 3/3/2015
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead What Happened And What’s Going On Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 9: What Happened And What’s Going On is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The [...]
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- 2/11/2015
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominations for the 13th Annual Ves awards "the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on-the-keys artists who bring this work to life."
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
- 1/14/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominees for its 13th Annual Ves Awards, which recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Among the nominees — Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, Maleficent, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies and X-Men: Days Of Future Past – for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture. The awards will be held February 4 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. See the complete list below.
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
- 1/13/2015
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Coda Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 8: Coda is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 8: Coda‘s plot synopsis (spoilers): [...]
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- 12/28/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Crossed Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 7: Crossed is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 7: Crossed‘s plot synopsis (spoilers): [...]
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- 12/28/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Consumed Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 6: Consumed is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 6: Consumed‘s plot synopsis (spoilers): [...]
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- 12/24/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Self Help Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 5: Self Help is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 5: Self Help‘s [...]
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- 12/24/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Slabtown Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 4: Slabtown is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 4: Slabtown‘s plot synopsis (spoilers): [...]
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- 12/19/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Four Walls And A Roof Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 3: Four Walls And A Roof is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: [...]
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- 12/18/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead Strangers Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 2: Strangers is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 2: Strangers‘ plot synopsis (spoilers): [...]
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- 12/18/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
AMC‘s The Walking Dead No Sanctuary Review. Walking With The Dead: The Walking Dead Podcast: Season 5, Episode 1: No Sanctuary is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead: Season 5, Episode 1: No Sanctuary‘s [...]
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- 11/4/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
NBC‘s Constantine New York Comic Con Panel. John Constantine: The Constantine Podcast: Nycc 2014 Season 1, Episode 1 Non Est Asylum Review is an audio review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses the pilot episode of Constantine, which he saw as part of an early screening at this year’s New York Comic Con. [...]
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- 10/22/2014
- by Michael Smith
- Film-Book
• Catherine Zeta-Jones will star in the true story crime biopic The Godmother about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. Norwegian filmmaker Eva Sørhaug (90 Minutes) is directing the Oscar winner as one of the most fearsome figures in the Miami drug wars of the '70s and '80s who was killed in a motorcycle drive-by assassination in 2012 after serving 18 years in prison. Filming will begin early next year with a script by Frank Baldwin. [Deadline] • Erica Bana has joined the ensemble of Disney's The Finest Hours directed by Craig Gillespie (Million Dollar Arm). Bana will play Daniel Cluff, the deeply respected Coast...
- 10/3/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside Movies
Craig Lines Oct 27, 2016
The 'live' broadcast Ghostwatch scared many people witless back in 1992. It's still spooking Craig right to this day...
Like many who are old enough to remember Halloween 1992, I watched Ghostwatch when it aired on BBC1 and was just the right age; poised somewhere between old enough to love it and young enough to believe it was real. I was staying over at a friend's house and his mum had no problem letting us stay up late. We were giddy with excitement because we already loved all things supernatural and the possibility of seeing actual, real live ghosts on actual, real live TV was irresistible. Never mind that it was billed quite clearly as a fictionalised drama. Like a significant slice of the UK population, I conveniently missed the writer's credit at the start and bought into the conceit hook, line and sinker...
The premise involved a team of TV presenters (Michael Parkinson,...
The 'live' broadcast Ghostwatch scared many people witless back in 1992. It's still spooking Craig right to this day...
Like many who are old enough to remember Halloween 1992, I watched Ghostwatch when it aired on BBC1 and was just the right age; poised somewhere between old enough to love it and young enough to believe it was real. I was staying over at a friend's house and his mum had no problem letting us stay up late. We were giddy with excitement because we already loved all things supernatural and the possibility of seeing actual, real live ghosts on actual, real live TV was irresistible. Never mind that it was billed quite clearly as a fictionalised drama. Like a significant slice of the UK population, I conveniently missed the writer's credit at the start and bought into the conceit hook, line and sinker...
The premise involved a team of TV presenters (Michael Parkinson,...
- 6/6/2007
- Den of Geek
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