Stars: Eili Harboe, Dennis Storhoi, Regina Tucker, Vebjorn Enger, Jonis Jesf, Iben Akerlie, Arthur Berning | Written and Directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken
Like many people, you might think you’ve seen everything when it comes to zombie movies. But there’s always somebody with a new idea, a fresh and original take on the horror genre. Films like One Cut of the Dead, Anna and the Apocalypse, and Train to Busan, have all added something new to the zombie movie, and this Norwegian production tries to do the same.
And Project Z is somewhat original. It takes things from various other movies to create something that is quite unique. To start with, this is a found footage movie, and there’s actually not a whole lot of found footage zombie movies. It doesn’t exactly play out like other films in that horror subgenre though, because it’s a movie about people making a movie.
Like many people, you might think you’ve seen everything when it comes to zombie movies. But there’s always somebody with a new idea, a fresh and original take on the horror genre. Films like One Cut of the Dead, Anna and the Apocalypse, and Train to Busan, have all added something new to the zombie movie, and this Norwegian production tries to do the same.
And Project Z is somewhat original. It takes things from various other movies to create something that is quite unique. To start with, this is a found footage movie, and there’s actually not a whole lot of found footage zombie movies. It doesn’t exactly play out like other films in that horror subgenre though, because it’s a movie about people making a movie.
- 11/9/2023
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
John Wright, the film editor who received Oscar nominations for his work on Jan de Bont’s Speed and The Hunt for Red October, one of six movies he cut for John McTiernan, has died. He was 79.
Wright died April 20 at his home in Calabasas after a battle with prostate and bone cancer, his wife of 57 years, Jane Wright, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Wright’s résumé also included such other high-profile films as Sam Peckinpah’s Convoy (1978), Paul Michael Glaser’s The Running Man (1987), Stan Dragoti’s Necessary Roughness (1991), John Woo’s Broken Arrow (1996), Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000), James Gartner’s Glory Road (2006) and Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk (2008).
He collaborated with directors Mel Gibson on The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006); with Graeme Clifford on Frances (1982) and Gleaming the Cube (1989); and with Randall Wallace on Secretariat (2010) and Heaven Is for Real (2014).
Wright was nominated for an Emmy...
Wright died April 20 at his home in Calabasas after a battle with prostate and bone cancer, his wife of 57 years, Jane Wright, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Wright’s résumé also included such other high-profile films as Sam Peckinpah’s Convoy (1978), Paul Michael Glaser’s The Running Man (1987), Stan Dragoti’s Necessary Roughness (1991), John Woo’s Broken Arrow (1996), Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000), James Gartner’s Glory Road (2006) and Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk (2008).
He collaborated with directors Mel Gibson on The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006); with Graeme Clifford on Frances (1982) and Gleaming the Cube (1989); and with Randall Wallace on Secretariat (2010) and Heaven Is for Real (2014).
Wright was nominated for an Emmy...
- 5/2/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (check out our review here) coming out and over-performing, and because we here at Joblo are big fans of alliteration, we wanted to know what is your Favorite Fantasy Film? If you don’t see your favorite listed, please click “Other” and let its know in the comments
What is your Favorite Fantasy Film?The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (2001)The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug (2013)The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)Beowulf (2007)Hercules (2014)Clash of the Titans (2010)Wrath of the Titans (2012)Conan The Barbarian (1982)Warcraft (2016)Your Highness (2011)The 13th Warrior (1999)Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)The NeverEnding Story (1984)The NeverEnding Story 2: The Next Chapter (1990)Labyrinth (1986)The Wizard of Oz (1939)The Dark Crystal (1982)The Shape of Water...
What is your Favorite Fantasy Film?The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (2001)The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug (2013)The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)Beowulf (2007)Hercules (2014)Clash of the Titans (2010)Wrath of the Titans (2012)Conan The Barbarian (1982)Warcraft (2016)Your Highness (2011)The 13th Warrior (1999)Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)The NeverEnding Story (1984)The NeverEnding Story 2: The Next Chapter (1990)Labyrinth (1986)The Wizard of Oz (1939)The Dark Crystal (1982)The Shape of Water...
- 4/2/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
The 13th Warrior has a storied history–which we actually covered in a previous installment of “Wtf Happened to This Movie?!”–with the most heated aspect of the production being director John McTiernan being replaced by writer Michael Crichton, who wrote the source novel (1976’s Eaters of the Dead). But now, John McTiernan is speaking out against just this, saying The 13th Warrior is undoubtedly his movie.
John McTiernan recently sat down with filmmaker Fabrica Du Welz (the 2016 Chadwick Boseman actioner Message from the King) to discuss a number of his works, with the conversation inevitably turning to 1999’s The 13th Warrior, particularly the debate over who directed which scenes and who truly deserves credit. “The difference between Michael and I amounts to three shots…Yes [it’s my film]!” he said. “[There’s] a tiny amount of stuff added in…” McTiernan then pulled back slightly, delicately broaching Crichton himself but recognizing he may have had...
John McTiernan recently sat down with filmmaker Fabrica Du Welz (the 2016 Chadwick Boseman actioner Message from the King) to discuss a number of his works, with the conversation inevitably turning to 1999’s The 13th Warrior, particularly the debate over who directed which scenes and who truly deserves credit. “The difference between Michael and I amounts to three shots…Yes [it’s my film]!” he said. “[There’s] a tiny amount of stuff added in…” McTiernan then pulled back slightly, delicately broaching Crichton himself but recognizing he may have had...
- 3/23/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Michael Crichton’s brilliant mix of science and narrative resulted in north of $10 billion in film and TV revenue and 250 million books sold. Now, the estate of the author who died in 2008 has made another major deal to bring his work back to new audiences.
Blackstone Publishing has made a seven-figure deal with CrichtonSun to acquire the worldwide print, eBook and audiobook rights to Crichton’s first series of novels, which he wrote under the pseudonym John Lange. This was long before Jurassic Park, ER and such, and he wrote the first three titles while matriculating at Harvard Medical School. This side pursuit also came prior to his first breakout novel done under the Crichton name, 1971’s The Andromeda Strain.
The eight books comprise unconnected tales of fiction in numerous genres and will be shopped to studios and streamers for potential film/television adaptations. Perhaps Crichton didn’t want...
Blackstone Publishing has made a seven-figure deal with CrichtonSun to acquire the worldwide print, eBook and audiobook rights to Crichton’s first series of novels, which he wrote under the pseudonym John Lange. This was long before Jurassic Park, ER and such, and he wrote the first three titles while matriculating at Harvard Medical School. This side pursuit also came prior to his first breakout novel done under the Crichton name, 1971’s The Andromeda Strain.
The eight books comprise unconnected tales of fiction in numerous genres and will be shopped to studios and streamers for potential film/television adaptations. Perhaps Crichton didn’t want...
- 2/21/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Brendan Fraser's ongoing Brenaissance (sorry) continues as the once-reclusive star re-emerges into the spotlight. Much of Hollywood's newly rediscovered love for Fraser stems from his Oscar-nominated turn in Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale," but he's also got the benefit of '90s nostalgia and just being a charming guy working in his favor. That effortless charm was put to good use back in the '90s when Fraser was handed starring role after starring role. From his breakthrough in 1992's "Encino Man," which established his ongoing penchant for playing "naif characters," to 1997's "George of The Jungle," and his biggest hit "The Mummy," Fraser had a gentle and endearing demeanor that proved popular with audiences of all ages. Sometimes.
Other times, it didn't work that way. "George of The Jungle" proved a hit for Disney in '97, bringing in 105 million at the box office on a 55 million budget. Two...
Other times, it didn't work that way. "George of The Jungle" proved a hit for Disney in '97, bringing in 105 million at the box office on a 55 million budget. Two...
- 2/5/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
John McTiernan is responsible for two of the best suspense-filled action movies from the 80s, Die Hard and Predator. Since then, his career has been hit-or-miss with films like Hunt for the Red October, Last Action Hero, Basic, The 13th Warrior, and the remake of the James Caan film Rollerball. After Basic, McTiernan had been convicted of lying to the FBI over spying on producer Charles Roven who had also been involved in his previous project, Rollerball. McTiernan would go to jail in 2013 but then serve the rest of his sentence in 2014 under house arrest and eventually declared bankruptcy.
After 20 years of being out of the public eye, the prolific director is ready to get back to directing movies, and he’s already got a film lined up. According to World of Reel, McTiernan is set to direct a film called Taut Ceci Foxtrot, which will star Uma Thurman and Laurence Fishburne.
After 20 years of being out of the public eye, the prolific director is ready to get back to directing movies, and he’s already got a film lined up. According to World of Reel, McTiernan is set to direct a film called Taut Ceci Foxtrot, which will star Uma Thurman and Laurence Fishburne.
- 10/3/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Hello, everyone! Hard to believe it, but September is nearly upon us, which means we have a brand new month of Digital and VOD premieres to look forward to as we gear up for this year’s Halloween season. For all you James Wan fans out there, the wait to see Malignant is almost over, as his latest horror film will arrive on HBO Max on September 10th, and for the fans who have been anxiously awaiting more horror from Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass will be making its way to Netflix on September 24th. Arrow is set to debut Jumbo exclusively on their platform tomorrow, and Shudder has a trio of exclusive films headed to their service throughout September as well: Simon Barrett’s Seance, Martyrs Lane, and Superhost from Brandon Christensen.
Check out the full rundown of all the digital debuts happening over the next few weeks, as there...
Check out the full rundown of all the digital debuts happening over the next few weeks, as there...
- 8/31/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Hopefully March will bring respite from crippling snow storms and frigid temperatures for much of the globe. And if it doesn’t? Well, Hulu’s got some new streaming options at least!
Hulu’s list of new releases for March 2021 are relatively slight on Hulu originals. Thankfully, one beloved original of note is coming back this month. Solar Opposites will premiere all episodes of its second season on March 26. This sci-fi animated comedy from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland is a breath of fresh alien air.
On the movie side of things, Hulu is premiering Boss Level on March 5. This actioner will star the delightful Frank Grillo and the decidedly less delightful Mel Gibson. Speaking of delightful though, the documentary Kid 90 will arrive on March 12. This comes from Punky Brewster star Soleil Moon Frye and features hours of footage she shot in the ’90s that will depict what...
Hulu’s list of new releases for March 2021 are relatively slight on Hulu originals. Thankfully, one beloved original of note is coming back this month. Solar Opposites will premiere all episodes of its second season on March 26. This sci-fi animated comedy from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland is a breath of fresh alien air.
On the movie side of things, Hulu is premiering Boss Level on March 5. This actioner will star the delightful Frank Grillo and the decidedly less delightful Mel Gibson. Speaking of delightful though, the documentary Kid 90 will arrive on March 12. This comes from Punky Brewster star Soleil Moon Frye and features hours of footage she shot in the ’90s that will depict what...
- 2/27/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
When the film industry hands out its awards, action films rarely get their due, yet there’s serous craft required to make them well – and never more so than when it comes to battles. This week we’re turning our spotlight on some of cinema’s greatest battle scenes, all available for you to watch from the comfort of your home, looking at the way the brilliance of real tacticians combines with storytelling skill to create moments that thrill and terrify in equal measure even when watched over and over again.
The 13th Warrior
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Twelve Viking warriors and the Arab translator they’re teaching to fight. A village whose inhabitants are ready to defend themselves but lack any skills. A cannibal horde determined to overwhelm them all. John McTiernan’s action-packed take on Beowulf has several great battle sequences and draws on...
The 13th Warrior
The 13th Warrior - Amazon Prime, Google Play
Twelve Viking warriors and the Arab translator they’re teaching to fight. A village whose inhabitants are ready to defend themselves but lack any skills. A cannibal horde determined to overwhelm them all. John McTiernan’s action-packed take on Beowulf has several great battle sequences and draws on...
- 11/14/2020
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Two all-time Hollywood greats Lauren Bacall and Kirk Douglas at the Deauville Festival of American Cinema in Deauville in 1999. They were regular attendees over the years. Photo: Festival de Deauville All systems seem to be go for the Deauville Festival of American Cinema in the upscale Normandy resort, which is scheduled to run from 4 to 13 September.
The Festival has confirmed that it will co-operate with Cannes Film Festival and the Annecy Animation Film Festival (both disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic) to present certain titles still to be revealed.
The organisers plan a tribute to Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this year at the age of 103. The veteran star of Spartacaus, Lust for Life and The Vikings and his son Michael have been frequent visitors to the event in the past.
Vanessa Paradis takes over the honours as president of the jury at the Deauville Festival of American Cinema Photo: Richard Mowe...
The Festival has confirmed that it will co-operate with Cannes Film Festival and the Annecy Animation Film Festival (both disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic) to present certain titles still to be revealed.
The organisers plan a tribute to Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this year at the age of 103. The veteran star of Spartacaus, Lust for Life and The Vikings and his son Michael have been frequent visitors to the event in the past.
Vanessa Paradis takes over the honours as president of the jury at the Deauville Festival of American Cinema Photo: Richard Mowe...
- 6/10/2020
- by Richard Mowe
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
All films start out with the greatest of intentions, but some of them fail in massive proportions. When hit with budget over-runs, scripts rewritten by committee and other problems, they can be headed to the garbage dumps of movie history. Take a tour now through our photo gallery featuring 12 of the biggest box office bombs of all time. These turkeys might make you sick to your stomach, but let’s take a photo gallery tour anyway to look over these these rotten leftovers.
SEEThanksgiving on TV: 15 Greatest Episodes of All Time
1. Battlefield Earth – 2000
John Travolta fought for many years to get this adaptation of the L. Ron Hubbard novel made into a movie. Set in the year 3000, the science-fiction film is set on an Earth that has been ruled for 1,000 years by the brutal Psychlos.
2. Heaven’s Gate – 1980
Michael Cimino had full reign to do what he wanted coming off Best...
SEEThanksgiving on TV: 15 Greatest Episodes of All Time
1. Battlefield Earth – 2000
John Travolta fought for many years to get this adaptation of the L. Ron Hubbard novel made into a movie. Set in the year 3000, the science-fiction film is set on an Earth that has been ruled for 1,000 years by the brutal Psychlos.
2. Heaven’s Gate – 1980
Michael Cimino had full reign to do what he wanted coming off Best...
- 11/28/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
MaryAnn’s quick take… An action masterpiece newly remastered in gorgeous 4K (and rejiggered for superfluous 3D) reveals how fresh it remains not only technically but thematically. I’m “biast” (pro): love this movie, have seen it a dozen times at least
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
August 29th? It’s Judgment Day! Or at least it would have been, 20 years ago in 1997, if not for the brave actions of mental patient Sarah Connor, her juvenile delinquent son John, and a reprogrammed T-800 killing machine sent back from the future, who didn’t even have a name, poor thing. To commemorate their selfless work, Terminator 2: Judgment Day has been newly remastered in gorgeous 4K, and also rejiggered for 3D, which is entirely superfluous: it adds nothing to the film, but at least it doesn’t detract from it...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
August 29th? It’s Judgment Day! Or at least it would have been, 20 years ago in 1997, if not for the brave actions of mental patient Sarah Connor, her juvenile delinquent son John, and a reprogrammed T-800 killing machine sent back from the future, who didn’t even have a name, poor thing. To commemorate their selfless work, Terminator 2: Judgment Day has been newly remastered in gorgeous 4K, and also rejiggered for 3D, which is entirely superfluous: it adds nothing to the film, but at least it doesn’t detract from it...
- 8/29/2017
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Welcome to The Top 5, where every week, we list five things for a given topic. These topics can range from "5 Things We Liked About The Power Rangers Teaser Trailer" to "5 Things We Want (Or Don't Want) In Ben Affleck's The Batman."
Of course, because everyone has an opinion, there is sure to be some disagreements, which is why, despite the title "The Top 5," very rarely are these actual "best of" articles. Instead, they're meant to provide entertaining insight, and to stir a discussion, and give everyone a chance to speak their mind.
If you have a suggestion for a Top 5 piece, send them my way via #TheTop5LRM on Twitter. If I choose your topic, I'll be sure to give you a shoutout!
Now, on with today's topic!
5 Star Wars Stories We Want To See After Rogue One
As crazy as it sounds, it’s been less than a...
Of course, because everyone has an opinion, there is sure to be some disagreements, which is why, despite the title "The Top 5," very rarely are these actual "best of" articles. Instead, they're meant to provide entertaining insight, and to stir a discussion, and give everyone a chance to speak their mind.
If you have a suggestion for a Top 5 piece, send them my way via #TheTop5LRM on Twitter. If I choose your topic, I'll be sure to give you a shoutout!
Now, on with today's topic!
5 Star Wars Stories We Want To See After Rogue One
As crazy as it sounds, it’s been less than a...
- 12/7/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Omar Sharif, star of Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, has passed away at the age of 83.
The Egyptian-born actor rose to fame in the '60s thanks to his roles in director David Lean's sweeping epics and continued to work across TV and film for a further five decades. Digital Spy takes a look back at some of Sharif's greatest roles below.
David Lean cast Sharif as Arab revolutionary Sherif Ali in 1962's Lawrence of Arabia - the film was his English language debut and earned him an Oscar nomination.
Sharif reunited with Lawrence director David Lean to take on the lead role in Doctor Zhivago in 1965.
World War II drama The Night of the Generals (1967) saw Sharif star alongside Peter O'Toole once more, with Donald Pleasence, Tom Courtenay and Christopher Plummer in the supporting cast."
Sharif starred opposite Barbra Streisand in 1968's Funny Girl, playing a smooth gambler to her Vaudeville performer.
The Egyptian-born actor rose to fame in the '60s thanks to his roles in director David Lean's sweeping epics and continued to work across TV and film for a further five decades. Digital Spy takes a look back at some of Sharif's greatest roles below.
David Lean cast Sharif as Arab revolutionary Sherif Ali in 1962's Lawrence of Arabia - the film was his English language debut and earned him an Oscar nomination.
Sharif reunited with Lawrence director David Lean to take on the lead role in Doctor Zhivago in 1965.
World War II drama The Night of the Generals (1967) saw Sharif star alongside Peter O'Toole once more, with Donald Pleasence, Tom Courtenay and Christopher Plummer in the supporting cast."
Sharif starred opposite Barbra Streisand in 1968's Funny Girl, playing a smooth gambler to her Vaudeville performer.
- 7/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif, star of such legendary films as Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, has died at the age of 83.
The actor, who made a memorable Captain Nemo in Mysterious Island and also appeared in films like Funny Girl, The Tamarind Seed and The 13th Warrior, continued to work until 2013. He was a real all-rounder, as passionate about sport as he was about theatre and film, with a degree in maths and physics, impressive carpentry skills, and a reputation as one of the world's best bridge players. An international heart-throb in his youth, he went on to play fatherly and grandfatherly roles, ageing gracefully and never losing his loyal fans. Though he sometimes publicly lost his temper, once even striking a fan, he is remembered by his fellow actors for his charm and kindness, and for his joie de vivre. "I want to live every moment...
Omar Sharif, star of such legendary films as Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia, has died at the age of 83.
The actor, who made a memorable Captain Nemo in Mysterious Island and also appeared in films like Funny Girl, The Tamarind Seed and The 13th Warrior, continued to work until 2013. He was a real all-rounder, as passionate about sport as he was about theatre and film, with a degree in maths and physics, impressive carpentry skills, and a reputation as one of the world's best bridge players. An international heart-throb in his youth, he went on to play fatherly and grandfatherly roles, ageing gracefully and never losing his loyal fans. Though he sometimes publicly lost his temper, once even striking a fan, he is remembered by his fellow actors for his charm and kindness, and for his joie de vivre. "I want to live every moment...
- 7/10/2015
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Director John McTiernan at La Cinémathèque Française's masterclass.Last autumn, my friend and colleague, Christopher Small, and I took the vacation of a lifetime to Paris. Did we go to eat macarons, drink wine and sneak a peek at the Mona Lisa? No, no we didn’t. We went to Paris to watch movies. Movies? Yes, movies. Did we go to Paris to watch the latest Godard, visit the site of the first cinema screening or drink beer with friendly Parisians until 4 in the morning? No, but we did anyway. What Christopher and I went to Paris to do was to watch John McTiernan’s movies on glorious 35mm at the Cinémathèque Française. To understand how special this trip was, I should probably provide a bit of background information: my husband, Jake Barningham, and his best friend, Daniel Gorman, started Mission:McTiernan back in 2010. They were right there with Notebook alum...
- 6/15/2015
- by Sara Freeman
- MUBI
30. Sense and Sensibility
Directed by: Ang Lee
Ang Lee has gone in about eight different directions in terms of genre. His resume includes “The Ice Storm,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” Hulk,” “Brokeback Mountain,” “Life of Pi,” and this delightful Jane Austen adaptation, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, and young Kate Winslet. “Sense and Sensibility” took home the Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for the story of the Dashwood family, a mother widowed and left in difficult circumstances after her husband has left his fortune to his first wife, instead of his current one. So Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones) and her daughters Fanny, Marianne, and Elinor (Harriet Walter, Winslet, Thompson) have to find a way to survive in a world ruled by men and the rules that seem to create obstacle after obstacle for them. Unfortunately, given the era, they are viewed as “unmarryable,” since they have no fortune and no prospects.
Directed by: Ang Lee
Ang Lee has gone in about eight different directions in terms of genre. His resume includes “The Ice Storm,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” Hulk,” “Brokeback Mountain,” “Life of Pi,” and this delightful Jane Austen adaptation, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, and young Kate Winslet. “Sense and Sensibility” took home the Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for the story of the Dashwood family, a mother widowed and left in difficult circumstances after her husband has left his fortune to his first wife, instead of his current one. So Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones) and her daughters Fanny, Marianne, and Elinor (Harriet Walter, Winslet, Thompson) have to find a way to survive in a world ruled by men and the rules that seem to create obstacle after obstacle for them. Unfortunately, given the era, they are viewed as “unmarryable,” since they have no fortune and no prospects.
- 1/31/2015
- by Joshua Gaul
- SoundOnSight
We’ve reviewed every summer movie season since 1980 to find out which are the best, and which are the worst. Last week we posted our picks for the worst, and here we post our picks for the best.
2015 and 2016 may just be the most overthetop summer movie seasons yet. It seems like nearly every movie slated for a summer 2015 or 2016 release is heavily anticipated. Because of these impending summers of movie awesomeness, we’ve decided to take a look back at summer movie seasons of years past. The idea of the summer movie season is currently in full swing, but it didn’t catch on immediately. Hollywood had to do its fair share of experimenting to determine what types of films would be most successful. As a result, some summer movie seasons have been better than others. We’ve reviewed them all for you and ranked them from worst to best.
2015 and 2016 may just be the most overthetop summer movie seasons yet. It seems like nearly every movie slated for a summer 2015 or 2016 release is heavily anticipated. Because of these impending summers of movie awesomeness, we’ve decided to take a look back at summer movie seasons of years past. The idea of the summer movie season is currently in full swing, but it didn’t catch on immediately. Hollywood had to do its fair share of experimenting to determine what types of films would be most successful. As a result, some summer movie seasons have been better than others. We’ve reviewed them all for you and ranked them from worst to best.
- 9/15/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
There’s just no point in even bothering. In the vast conspiracy of stupidity that has overtaken pop culture, the disparagement of this movie by a film critic becomes an endorsement of a sad, twisted sort. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): the franchise had worn out whatever welcome it might have had before the end of the first movie
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
There’s just no point in even bothering. I could huff and puff and moan and groan and explain why The Expendables 3 is a terrible excuse for a movie… even for a dumb cheesy 80s-throwback action movie. I could go into great detail about the laziness of the writing, about how perfunctory the directing is, about the blatant obvious cheapness of the FX.
It doesn’t matter. There is nothing I can say that will...
I’m “biast” (con): the franchise had worn out whatever welcome it might have had before the end of the first movie
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
There’s just no point in even bothering. I could huff and puff and moan and groan and explain why The Expendables 3 is a terrible excuse for a movie… even for a dumb cheesy 80s-throwback action movie. I could go into great detail about the laziness of the writing, about how perfunctory the directing is, about the blatant obvious cheapness of the FX.
It doesn’t matter. There is nothing I can say that will...
- 8/12/2014
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Veteran actor Antonio Banderas takls to us about his role in The Expendables 3, working with Robert Rodriguez on Desperado, and more...
One of the greatest strengths that Antonio Banderas possesses as an actor is his ability to be beloved by audiences for entirely different reasons.
For many, especially children, he’s the perfectly (I avoided a cat pun there) charming voice of Puss in Boots in all the DreamWorks incarnations, as well as the father of some uniquely problematic youngsters in the Spy Kids franchise. He’s also developed a rather substantial following of older viewers who appreciate his more romantic and smouldering side in the likes of Evita, Original Sin and Interview With The Vampire, as well as his earlier and racier work with Pedro Almodóvar.
However to me, as well as many of our readers I suspect, Banderas has made a great action hero over the years.
One of the greatest strengths that Antonio Banderas possesses as an actor is his ability to be beloved by audiences for entirely different reasons.
For many, especially children, he’s the perfectly (I avoided a cat pun there) charming voice of Puss in Boots in all the DreamWorks incarnations, as well as the father of some uniquely problematic youngsters in the Spy Kids franchise. He’s also developed a rather substantial following of older viewers who appreciate his more romantic and smouldering side in the likes of Evita, Original Sin and Interview With The Vampire, as well as his earlier and racier work with Pedro Almodóvar.
However to me, as well as many of our readers I suspect, Banderas has made a great action hero over the years.
- 8/11/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Upfront disclosure. I've never read Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series. And before the Starz media blitz had never even heard of it. Somehow despite utilizing both time travel and historical fiction — two thing I love reading about — I missed it. So based only on the ad campaign, I know this is a historical sci-fi drama about a WWII era British woman who gets mysteriously thrown through time to 18th century Scotland. Somehow her modern immune system manages to instantly adapt to this bacterial utopia (life finds a way!) and our plucky heroine is forced to navigate her new reality. ********************************************* We open in Middle Earth. Sweeping vistas of the Scottish highlands are breath-taking but somewhat marred by our heroine’s voice over narration. I keep looking for the Fellowship but alas, Gandalf and the Balrog are on a smoke break. Bagpipes play as Claire laments how people vanish all the time.
- 8/10/2014
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
Argentine director Pablo Trapero to preside over Un Certain Regard; actress-director Nicole Garcia to head Camera d’Or jury.
Just days before the launch of the Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25), two more juries have been revealed.
As previously announced, Argentine director Pablo Trapero will preside over the five-member jury, which will also include:
Peter Becker, President of The Criterion Collection (Us)
Maria Bonnevie, actress (Norway / Sweden)
Géraldine Pailhas, actress (France)
Moussa Touré, director, scriptwriter, producer (Sénégal)
Bonnevie is best known for her roles in I Am Dina (2002) and The 13th Warrior (1999), and will next be seen in Susanne Bier’s En Chance Til.
Pailhas is best known for Don Juan DeMarco (1994), Palme d’Or nominee Jeune & Jolie (2013) and The Returned (2004)
The 20 films taking part in Un Certain Regard will be screened in the Debussy Theatre from May 15-23. The opening film will be Party Girl by Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger and Samuel Théis, a debut movie...
Just days before the launch of the Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25), two more juries have been revealed.
As previously announced, Argentine director Pablo Trapero will preside over the five-member jury, which will also include:
Peter Becker, President of The Criterion Collection (Us)
Maria Bonnevie, actress (Norway / Sweden)
Géraldine Pailhas, actress (France)
Moussa Touré, director, scriptwriter, producer (Sénégal)
Bonnevie is best known for her roles in I Am Dina (2002) and The 13th Warrior (1999), and will next be seen in Susanne Bier’s En Chance Til.
Pailhas is best known for Don Juan DeMarco (1994), Palme d’Or nominee Jeune & Jolie (2013) and The Returned (2004)
The 20 films taking part in Un Certain Regard will be screened in the Debussy Theatre from May 15-23. The opening film will be Party Girl by Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger and Samuel Théis, a debut movie...
- 5/11/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The decision to change the last Hobbit film’s name got us thinking about big movie name changes that have happened over the years, and whether those changes actually helped or hurt the film. We’ve rounded up 23 of the most memorable changes to decide if the films were named correctly, or if they had it right the first time:
Original name: Fruitvale
Final name: Fruitvale Station
For better or worse? In terms of marketing, this was a smart move, because the story was more easily recognizable with the new title. That being said, it’s a very literal title.
Original name: Fruitvale
Final name: Fruitvale Station
For better or worse? In terms of marketing, this was a smart move, because the story was more easily recognizable with the new title. That being said, it’s a very literal title.
- 4/25/2014
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
Celebrated filmmaker John McTiernan has signed on to direct “Red Squad,” an action film from Hannibal Classics. Casting for the leading roles is currently underway with production slated to begin in this spring. Filming will take place in Mobile, Alabama. McTiernan is known for directing such blockbusters as “Predator,” “Die Hard,” and “The Hunt for Red October,” and other landmark films including “Die Hard With A Vengeance,” “The 13th Warrior,” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.” … Continue reading →
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- 2/9/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
It's been 11 years since John McTiernan released Basic, his last film since the long turmoil of a seven-year legal battle began, which ultimately ended in a one-year jail sentence, which he is currently serving. However, the action auteur of such films as Die Hard, Predator, The Hunt For Red October, and The 13th Warrior is not out of the game entirely. McTiernan is expected to be released from prison this spring and has already signed on to direct his first film literally out of the...
- 2/9/2014
- by Paul Shirey
- JoBlo.com
What’s new, what’s hot, and what you may have missed, now available to stream on Netflix, blinkbox, and BBC iPlayer.
new to stream
Die Hard with a Vengeance: Bruce Willis, his headache, and Samuel L. Jackson versus Jeremy Irons, all around New York City [my review] [at Netflix] Tangled: Disney’s lovely, charming, hugely entertaining spin on Rapunzel, all animated gorgeousness and authentic emotion [my review] [at Netflix] The 13th Warrior: an enthralling historical action adventure, gruesome and intense, beautifully mythic visual storytelling [my review] [at Netflix] The Iceman: underbaked mobster drama is redeemed — just barely — by excellent performances from Michael Shannon, James Franco, and Chris Evans [my review] [at Netflix] A Late Quartet: powerfully engaging performances keep us caught up in the emotional upheaval even when it feels a little trite [my review] [at Netflix] Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: pure cinematic junk food, with piracy finally Disneyfied in a way the previous films hadn’t quite done, but still good...
new to stream
Die Hard with a Vengeance: Bruce Willis, his headache, and Samuel L. Jackson versus Jeremy Irons, all around New York City [my review] [at Netflix] Tangled: Disney’s lovely, charming, hugely entertaining spin on Rapunzel, all animated gorgeousness and authentic emotion [my review] [at Netflix] The 13th Warrior: an enthralling historical action adventure, gruesome and intense, beautifully mythic visual storytelling [my review] [at Netflix] The Iceman: underbaked mobster drama is redeemed — just barely — by excellent performances from Michael Shannon, James Franco, and Chris Evans [my review] [at Netflix] A Late Quartet: powerfully engaging performances keep us caught up in the emotional upheaval even when it feels a little trite [my review] [at Netflix] Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: pure cinematic junk food, with piracy finally Disneyfied in a way the previous films hadn’t quite done, but still good...
- 1/8/2014
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
As the year comes to a close, many people are assembling their best and worst of the year lists. This can also inspire people to look back at some of the best and worst of previous years. While Kevin Costner’s infamous 1995 box office behemoth Waterworld is fondly remembered by some (evidenced by the possibly surprising RottenTomatoes score of 43%), most people remember it for its cost overruns and ballooning budget that threatened to break Universal’s bank. (Spoiler alert: Even though Waterworld was famous for its massive budget that wasn’t even remotely recouped at the U.S. box office, it eventually broke even with international numbers, home video sales, and other ancillary revenue streams.) I fall in the column of people who thought the film was a bit of a turkey. Sure, it was impressive in some respects, but the story and characters weren’t enough to keep me interested. There...
- 12/31/2013
- by Kevin Carr
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
What’s your favourite action movie? Die Hard? Predator? The Hunt for Red October? John McTiernan, their director, is unarguably a true master of Western action cinema, and this writer is a huge fan of his work. Sure, there’s been a few missteps, your Last Action Heroes and your Rollerballs, but he’s an incredibly talented filmmaker beloved the world over.
And like many people, you may be wondering what happened to John? Why hasn’t he made a movie in so long?
Well, it’s because he’s been imprisoned for the last six months after a lengthy legal battle which prevented him from working- it’s a labyrinthine set of events to explain, and was perhaps best done so by Buzzfeed’s Michael Hastings. Hastings was the first major journalist in America to investigate the affair, before his untimely and tragic death earlier this year.
Gail Sistrunk Mctiernan is John’s wife,...
And like many people, you may be wondering what happened to John? Why hasn’t he made a movie in so long?
Well, it’s because he’s been imprisoned for the last six months after a lengthy legal battle which prevented him from working- it’s a labyrinthine set of events to explain, and was perhaps best done so by Buzzfeed’s Michael Hastings. Hastings was the first major journalist in America to investigate the affair, before his untimely and tragic death earlier this year.
Gail Sistrunk Mctiernan is John’s wife,...
- 10/22/2013
- by Oscar Harding
- Obsessed with Film
Welcome to The Best Movie You Never Saw, a column dedicated to examining films that have flown under the radar or gained traction throughout the years, earning them a place as a cult classic or underrated gem that was either before it.s time and/or has aged like a fine wine. This week we.ll be examining John McTiernan.s The 13th Warrior, based on the novel .Eaters of the Dead. by Michael Crichton. The Story: In Ad 922, an important emissary who is banished from his homeland. The...
- 9/13/2013
- by Paul Shirey
- JoBlo.com
The Longest Ride lassos Craig Bolton for scripting duties Black Rain starring Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura and Kate Capshaw is one of my favorite films of 1989. A riveting action crime drama helmed by Ridley Scott, which was well written by Bolotin, alongside Warren Lewis (The 13th Warrior). That said, it's been a long time since Bolotin worked on a feature; the last feature being in 1999's Light It Up starring Usher Raymond, Forest Whitaker and Rosario Dawson, and prior to that had seven years to his last credits for That Night and Straight Talk. Whether that hiatus will pay off, remains to be seen.
- 8/20/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Film starring Johnny Depp opens in Britain this weekend as losses could reach $200m after scathing reviews
It was billed as one of the summer's biggest blockbusters, reuniting Johnny Depp – as Tonto in The Lone Ranger – with the team behind the huge success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
But Walt Disney has now warned that the film could instead go down as one of the year's biggest flops, predicting losses of almost $200m.
The Lone Ranger, which opens in Britain this weekend, stars Armie Hammer as the masked Texas lawman and Depp as his Comanche spirit guide. Budgeted at $225m, the film, directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, suffered a tortuous production process and met with largely scathing reviews on its release in the Us.
Concerns over the odds of recouping the investment were reportedly voiced during production, and the shoot halted for several months...
It was billed as one of the summer's biggest blockbusters, reuniting Johnny Depp – as Tonto in The Lone Ranger – with the team behind the huge success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
But Walt Disney has now warned that the film could instead go down as one of the year's biggest flops, predicting losses of almost $200m.
The Lone Ranger, which opens in Britain this weekend, stars Armie Hammer as the masked Texas lawman and Depp as his Comanche spirit guide. Budgeted at $225m, the film, directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, suffered a tortuous production process and met with largely scathing reviews on its release in the Us.
Concerns over the odds of recouping the investment were reportedly voiced during production, and the shoot halted for several months...
- 8/7/2013
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
The Equalizer
Vladimir Kulich ("Vikings," "The 13th Warrior") has joined the cast of the Denzel Washington-led $50 million big screen reboot of "The Equalizer" at Sony Pictures.
Kulich plays a Russian oligarch who funds an international black market enterprise. Washington plays a former covert agent who hires himself out to those in need. [Source: Deadline]
St. Vincent de Van Nuys
Scott Adsit will star opposite Melissa McCarthy in Ted Melfi's coming-of-age story "St. Vincent de Van Nuys" at The Weinstein Company. Naomi Watts, Chris O’Dowd and Terrence Howard also star.
The story focuses on a cranky war veteran (Bill Murray) who becomes an unlikely mentor to a 12-year-old boy. Adsit and McCarthy play the parents. [Source: THR]
Mojave
César-nominated Louise Bourgoin will join Oscar Isaac and Garret Hedlund in William Monahan's thriller "Mojave" at Henceforth Pictures.
The story follows a desolated, violent artist who escapes into the desert and encounters a brilliant,...
Vladimir Kulich ("Vikings," "The 13th Warrior") has joined the cast of the Denzel Washington-led $50 million big screen reboot of "The Equalizer" at Sony Pictures.
Kulich plays a Russian oligarch who funds an international black market enterprise. Washington plays a former covert agent who hires himself out to those in need. [Source: Deadline]
St. Vincent de Van Nuys
Scott Adsit will star opposite Melissa McCarthy in Ted Melfi's coming-of-age story "St. Vincent de Van Nuys" at The Weinstein Company. Naomi Watts, Chris O’Dowd and Terrence Howard also star.
The story focuses on a cranky war veteran (Bill Murray) who becomes an unlikely mentor to a 12-year-old boy. Adsit and McCarthy play the parents. [Source: THR]
Mojave
César-nominated Louise Bourgoin will join Oscar Isaac and Garret Hedlund in William Monahan's thriller "Mojave" at Henceforth Pictures.
The story follows a desolated, violent artist who escapes into the desert and encounters a brilliant,...
- 7/20/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Stars: Charlie Bewley, Clive Standen, James Cosmo, Elliot Cowan, Glynis Barber, Ivan Kaye, Michael Jibson, Guy Flanagan | Written by Matthew Read | Directed by Farren Blackburn
I think it’s fair to say I don’t get on well with many of today’s historical movies and shows. I’m not a fan of Starz’s Spartacus series or the Game of Thrones TV adaptation; and the recent Viking flick Valhalla Rising bored me to tears… Pathfinder, Beowulf, The 13th Warrior, Centurion, The Eagle? No, no, no, no and hell no! So the prospect of watching viking flick Hammer of the Gods – to be honest – filled me with dread. Even more so given it’s a UK movie that, as far as I’m aware, doesn’t have an official UK release date as yet (bar it’s screening at Frightfest on August 24th) – a sign which usually doesn’t bode well for a British production.
I think it’s fair to say I don’t get on well with many of today’s historical movies and shows. I’m not a fan of Starz’s Spartacus series or the Game of Thrones TV adaptation; and the recent Viking flick Valhalla Rising bored me to tears… Pathfinder, Beowulf, The 13th Warrior, Centurion, The Eagle? No, no, no, no and hell no! So the prospect of watching viking flick Hammer of the Gods – to be honest – filled me with dread. Even more so given it’s a UK movie that, as far as I’m aware, doesn’t have an official UK release date as yet (bar it’s screening at Frightfest on August 24th) – a sign which usually doesn’t bode well for a British production.
- 7/11/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Brad Pitt's star power helps his new film avoid disaster. So what does it take to make a genuine modern mega-flop?
You can almost taste the disappointment in the air: World War Z turned out all right, after all. "Advanced word said [it] was the walking dead. This was the giant zombie turkey, come screeching from the shadows to tear the careers of director Marc Forster and producer/star Brad Pitt to shreds," wrote Henry Barnes in this paper, before admitting the film to be "a punchy, if conventional action thriller".
As anyone who understands the ecosphere of Hollywood will know, this was most ungentlemanly of Pitt, the only thing keeping the press alive during the wall-to-wall marketing jamboree of the summer being the slim hope that one film will mount the diving board and execute a perfect triple summersault and twist, before going splat on to the concrete. With bear-baiting now illegal,...
You can almost taste the disappointment in the air: World War Z turned out all right, after all. "Advanced word said [it] was the walking dead. This was the giant zombie turkey, come screeching from the shadows to tear the careers of director Marc Forster and producer/star Brad Pitt to shreds," wrote Henry Barnes in this paper, before admitting the film to be "a punchy, if conventional action thriller".
As anyone who understands the ecosphere of Hollywood will know, this was most ungentlemanly of Pitt, the only thing keeping the press alive during the wall-to-wall marketing jamboree of the summer being the slim hope that one film will mount the diving board and execute a perfect triple summersault and twist, before going splat on to the concrete. With bear-baiting now illegal,...
- 6/20/2013
- by Tom Shone
- The Guardian - Film News
Nu Image/Millennium Films' Crash Bandits adventure lands Cohen as helmer Rob Cohen will direct as well as rewrite the original Michael Stokes script which tells of the rivalry between two treasure hunters who are specialists in salvaging old plane wrecks. When they learn about the ultimate prize, they end up racing against each other in the Amazon jungle. Crash Bandits is being produces by Kevin King, Johnny Martin, David Raines and Mark Canton while Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson and John Thompson are serving as executive producers. According to sources, this one almost saw production with Hayden Christensen attached to star and John McTiernan (The 13th Warrior) helming.
- 4/12/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Nu Image/Millennium Films' Crash Bandits adventure lands Cohen as helmer Rob Cohen will direct as well as rewrite the original Michael Stokes script which tells of the rivalry between two treasure hunters who are specialists in salvaging old plane wrecks. When they learn about the ultimate prize, they end up racing against each other in the Amazon jungle. Crash Bandits is being produces by Kevin King, Johnny Martin, David Raines and Mark Canton while Avi Lerner, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson and John Thompson are serving as executive producers. According to sources, this one almost saw production with Hayden Christensen attached to star and John McTiernan (The 13th Warrior) helming.
- 4/12/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
It's been a rough few years for "Die Hard" director John McTiernan. Once considered one of the hottest directors in Hollywood (he also directed "The Hunt for Red October," "Predator," and "The Thomas Crown Affair"), since 2006 he has been embroiled in a scandal involving the shady private detective Anthony Pellicano and the illegal wiretapping of McTiernan's "Rollerball" producer Charles Roven. The story is positively labyrinthine and involves a number of high profile Hollywood players, but so far McTiernan is the only one who has received jail time (a year-long sentence is scheduled to begin soon). Still, you can't keep a good -- or in the case of McTiernan, a great -- director down, as the filmmaker is quietly working on a new project while awaiting his fate. According to a post on the Free John McTiernan Facebook page (which has already garnered the support of everyone from "The Incredibles" director...
- 3/18/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
Hollywood can be a fickle business. You can have innumerable critical and financial successes, even amassing Academy Award nominations along the way, but if you fail hard enough, it’ll be sufficient to put you out of the running for good. It’s common for film directors to hit a stride and then endure a slump after that initial wave of popularity, and typically, it is something that directors both accept and eventually recover from with their latest hit.
The examples that follow are something altogether different, however. These instances see the director in question diving headlong into the critical and commercial abyss after a string of hits, and as of yet, failing to return to popular notoriety. It is a testament to both the power of the Hollywood machine, and also to the fact that perhaps some of these guys were just in the right place at the right...
The examples that follow are something altogether different, however. These instances see the director in question diving headlong into the critical and commercial abyss after a string of hits, and as of yet, failing to return to popular notoriety. It is a testament to both the power of the Hollywood machine, and also to the fact that perhaps some of these guys were just in the right place at the right...
- 8/7/2012
- by Shaun Munro
- Obsessed with Film
6'5" British TV and film acting veteran Clive Russell has joined the cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones" for its soon to shoot third season says WinterIsComing.Net. Russell has scored the role of Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully, Catelyn Stark's uncle and a skilled warrior who becomes a key player in Robb Stark's war effort.
Russell has had a long and distinguished career on the small screen with roles in the likes of "Middlemarch," "Cracker," "Roughnecks," "Neverwhere," "Spaced," "Happiness," "Waking the Dead," "Coronation St," "Merlin," "The Bill," "Jam and Jerusalem" and "Casualty". On the big screen he's appeared in "Sherlock Holmes," "The Wolfman," "The Wicker Tree," "King Arthur," "The 13th Warrior" and "The Power of One"
In other small screen casting news, "Lost" actress Elizabeth Mitchell is returning to the J.J. Abrams fold as she's joined the cast of NBC's "Revolution" reports The Live Feed.
Abrams and "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke...
Russell has had a long and distinguished career on the small screen with roles in the likes of "Middlemarch," "Cracker," "Roughnecks," "Neverwhere," "Spaced," "Happiness," "Waking the Dead," "Coronation St," "Merlin," "The Bill," "Jam and Jerusalem" and "Casualty". On the big screen he's appeared in "Sherlock Holmes," "The Wolfman," "The Wicker Tree," "King Arthur," "The 13th Warrior" and "The Power of One"
In other small screen casting news, "Lost" actress Elizabeth Mitchell is returning to the J.J. Abrams fold as she's joined the cast of NBC's "Revolution" reports The Live Feed.
Abrams and "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke...
- 7/2/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
By MoreHorror.com
We've got some goodies to give away today thanks to Anchor Bay in the form of three copies of The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray just begging for a home.
Winning at MoreHorror is easy. Simply email your full name and physical address (sorry, Us entries only) with the "The Wicker Tree Giveaway" in the subject title to thewickertree@morehorror.com.
That's it. We'll choose the winners randomly.
About The Wicker Tree
Based on Hardy's acclaimed 2006 novel "Cowboys for Christ," The Wicker Tree tells the story of Texas-based singer Beth Boothby (newcomer Brittania Nicol) and her friend Steve Thomson (Henry Garrett, "The Bill," "Skins"), two born-again Christians who come to Scotland to spread the gospel. When their initial efforts are met with disdain and disinterest, they find comfort in an invitation to sing in Tressock, the border fiefdom owned by Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish, Rambo, the upcoming The Hobbit films).
However,...
We've got some goodies to give away today thanks to Anchor Bay in the form of three copies of The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray just begging for a home.
Winning at MoreHorror is easy. Simply email your full name and physical address (sorry, Us entries only) with the "The Wicker Tree Giveaway" in the subject title to thewickertree@morehorror.com.
That's it. We'll choose the winners randomly.
About The Wicker Tree
Based on Hardy's acclaimed 2006 novel "Cowboys for Christ," The Wicker Tree tells the story of Texas-based singer Beth Boothby (newcomer Brittania Nicol) and her friend Steve Thomson (Henry Garrett, "The Bill," "Skins"), two born-again Christians who come to Scotland to spread the gospel. When their initial efforts are met with disdain and disinterest, they find comfort in an invitation to sing in Tressock, the border fiefdom owned by Sir Lachlan Morrison (Graham McTavish, Rambo, the upcoming The Hobbit films).
However,...
- 4/18/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
We have a new “Making of The Wicker Tree” clip to share with our readers. This particular video features Graham McTavish (Sir Lachlan Morrison) talking about his favorite scene being when he takes the townspeople on a special “hunt”.
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,...
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,...
- 4/12/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
From the director of 1973 classic The Wicker Man, The Wicker Tree is a spiritual sequel that will be released on Blu-ray/DVD on April 24th. We have a new “making of” clip, which includes Christopher Lee talking about working again with Robin Hardy.
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,...
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,...
- 4/6/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
No, I haven't heard much good about The Wicker Tree, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to see it, asap! And while the Blu-ray/DVD release is just around the corner, we've got a little snippet from the supplemental material to tide you over.
From the Press Release
On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
From the Press Release
On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
- 4/6/2012
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
We're almost there, kids! The release of The Wicker Tree (review here) is right around the corner and we've got a trippy new clip and even a making-of for you right here.
From the Press Release
On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,” The Wicker Tree...
From the Press Release
On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,” The Wicker Tree...
- 3/27/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Tree will be available on Blu-ray/DVD on April 24th. We’ve already covered a number of clips in the past and have 2 more for you to check out, including part of the behind-the-scenes bonus feature included on the disc.
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy...
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy...
- 3/27/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
John Carter’s mixed box office fortunes have been widely reported, but where does this obsession with hits and flops come from? Ryan takes a closer look...
“Buzzards were circling John Carter, it seemed, long before it was even released” was the opening line in a brief Den of Geek post about expensive movies from a couple of weeks ago. Those buzzards, it’s fair to say, have now hungrily descended.
Over the past day or two, news outlets of every type have been reporting about John Carter’s tepid box-office with barely concealed glee. The revelation that Disney would incur a $200 million writedown on John Carter was trumpeted in newspapers, on websites and on television. Could it be a bigger flop than Cutthroat Island, some outlets wondered. Could it even be the biggest flop of all time?
Now, there’s no getting away from the reality that John Carter’s performed significantly below expectations.
“Buzzards were circling John Carter, it seemed, long before it was even released” was the opening line in a brief Den of Geek post about expensive movies from a couple of weeks ago. Those buzzards, it’s fair to say, have now hungrily descended.
Over the past day or two, news outlets of every type have been reporting about John Carter’s tepid box-office with barely concealed glee. The revelation that Disney would incur a $200 million writedown on John Carter was trumpeted in newspapers, on websites and on television. Could it be a bigger flop than Cutthroat Island, some outlets wondered. Could it even be the biggest flop of all time?
Now, there’s no getting away from the reality that John Carter’s performed significantly below expectations.
- 3/21/2012
- Den of Geek
Disney's John Carter is set to be the biggest box office flop in history following the studio's revelation that it is expecting to lose $200million (£126million) on the sci-fi film.
Below, we take a look at cinema's top flops but first let's analyse what is going on with John Carter.
A statement released by Disney said: "In light of the theatrical performance of John Carter ($184million global box office), we expect the film to generate an operating loss of approximately $200 million during our second fiscal quarter ending March 31.
"As a result, our current expectation is that the Studio segment will have an operating loss of between $80 and $120 million for the second quarter. As we look forward to the second half of the year, we are excited about the upcoming releases of The Avengers and Brave, which we believe have tremendous potential to drive value for the Studio and the rest of the company.
Below, we take a look at cinema's top flops but first let's analyse what is going on with John Carter.
A statement released by Disney said: "In light of the theatrical performance of John Carter ($184million global box office), we expect the film to generate an operating loss of approximately $200 million during our second fiscal quarter ending March 31.
"As a result, our current expectation is that the Studio segment will have an operating loss of between $80 and $120 million for the second quarter. As we look forward to the second half of the year, we are excited about the upcoming releases of The Avengers and Brave, which we believe have tremendous potential to drive value for the Studio and the rest of the company.
- 3/21/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
There are a lot of great movies coming out this year, and every one of them wants you to believe it's the biggest film event of the decade. "The Dark Knight Rises"! "The Hunger Games"! The Avengers"!
But as fantastic as those films look, there's one movie coming out this year that is set to rule them all: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." So before the onslaught of contenders begins, we thought we'd take a look at everything we know so far about this year's champ.
Release Date: December 14
Star Power: Many of the biggest stars from "The Lord of the Rings" are returning to reprise their roles, including Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood and the ageless Christopher Lee. Most of those folks will just have minor parts, but there's one superstar who's in it for the long haul: Ian McKellen, who returns as everyone's favorite elderly wizard,...
But as fantastic as those films look, there's one movie coming out this year that is set to rule them all: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." So before the onslaught of contenders begins, we thought we'd take a look at everything we know so far about this year's champ.
Release Date: December 14
Star Power: Many of the biggest stars from "The Lord of the Rings" are returning to reprise their roles, including Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood and the ageless Christopher Lee. Most of those folks will just have minor parts, but there's one superstar who's in it for the long haul: Ian McKellen, who returns as everyone's favorite elderly wizard,...
- 3/14/2012
- by Scott Harris
- NextMovie
Robin Hardy’s The Wicker Tree recently received a very limited Us theatrical run and will soon be available on Blu-ray/DVD. A new trailer has just been released and we have it for you to watch:
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,” The Wicker Tree...
“On April 24th, Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading distributor in classic and contemporary horror films, releases Anchor Bay Films’ highly anticipated follow-up The Wicker Tree on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in the same universe as the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward, the film is written and directed by the original helmer, Robin Hardy, who also reunited with the original producer Peter Snell and venerable UK production company British Lion to bring a chilling new vision of this classic story to 21st century audiences, after a theatrical run. Srp is $29.99 for the Blu-ray™ and $26.98 for the DVD.
Based on Hardy’s acclaimed 2006 novel “Cowboys for Christ,” The Wicker Tree...
- 3/8/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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