BREAKING MOVIE/TV NEWS

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Fox Stakes Out "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"

Sneak Peek the new lenticular posters supporting 20th Century Fox upcoming, live-action, 3D film adaptation of author Seth Grahame-Smith's "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter".

The $69 million budgeted supernatural feature is directed by Timur Bekmambetov ("Wanted") and produced by Tim Burton.

"...Indiana, 1818. Moonlight falls through the dense woods that surround a one-room cabin, where a nine-year-old 'Abraham Lincoln' kneels at his suffering mother's bedside. She's been stricken with something the old-timers call 'Milk Sickness'.

"After she dies, grieving Abe learns his mother's fatal affliction was the work of a vampire. When the truth becomes known to young Lincoln, he writes in his journal, 'henceforth my life shall be one of rigorous study and devotion. I shall become a master of mind and body. And this mastery shall have but one purpose...'

"Gifted with his legendary height, strength, and skill with an axe, Abe sets out on a path of vengeance that will lead him all the way to the White House.While Abraham Lincoln is widely lauded for saving a Union and freeing millions of slaves, his valiant fight against the forces of the undead has remained in the shadows for hundreds of years. That is, until Seth Grahame-Smith stumbled upon The Secret Journal of Abraham Lincoln, and became the first living person to lay eyes on it in more than 140 years..."

The new film will be released June 22, 2012.

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Feast Your Eyes On "The Hunger Games"

Sneak Peek the new poster supporting the upcoming feature, "The Hunger Games", directed by Gary Ross ("Pleasantville") , based on "The Hunger Games" novel trilogy, by author Suzanne Collins.

Cast includes Elizabeth Banks as 'Effie Trinket', Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Dayo Okeniyi and Amandla Stenberg.

The first motion picture adaptation is based on the first novel of Collins'"The Hunger Games" trilogy.

The other two novels are"Catching Fire"and "Mockingjay".

Screenplay For "The Hunger Games" is by Billy Ray ("Shattered Glass").

Premise revolves around 'Katniss Everdeen', a teenage girl forced to represent her 'region' in an annual 'Hunger Games' event, where participants must fight to the death.

"...In this futuristic world, traditional government has gone by the wayside and America is split into 12 regions, each of which must send contestants to this deadly battle each year."

Lionsgate will release the first film March 23, 2012.

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Sneak Peek "Don: The Origin"

Sneak Peek the cover to the graphic novel"Don: The Origin", to be launched in tandem with the debut of the 3D Bollywood action movie sequel "Don 2'.

The comic book bring fans up to date on the 2006 feature "Don" in a graphic novel format.

That feature was an updated remake of the Indian action film "Don" (1978), directed by Chandra Barot, starring Amitabh Bachchan as the leader of an underworld gang.

"Many have shown curiosity in knowing how 'Don' came into being," said "Don 2" co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani. "The comic story will help them understand him and also offer a background on other characters like 'Roma' and 'Vardhaan'."

Farhan Akhtaron, director of the 2006 version of "Don", returns with actor Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, reprising their roles for "Don 2", continuing the events from the first film.

"Don 2" opens in the UK ahead of its India release, December 21, 2011, in 2D and 3D with English subtitles, via Reliance Entertainment.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Don" (1978), "Don" (2006) and 'Don 2" (2011)...

'Jedi Kerra Holt': Caught Between A 'Sith' and A 'Hutt'

Dark Horse Comics' "Star Wars: Knight Errant- Deluge" #5, available now, is written by John Jackson Miller and illustrated by David Daza, with a cover by Joe Quinones :

"...caught between a 'Sith' and a 'Hutt', 'Jedi Knight Kerra Holt' must battle both to save the billions on the planet 'Darkknell' from being drowned by a fleet of ships with the power to flood the planet! Her plan is full-steam-ahead brute force -- but her enemies are more cunning than she expected. Is this the end of 'Kerra Holt', the lone 'Jedi' ?..."

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Sneak Peek "Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance"


Sneak Peek the new trailer supporting the upcoming Columbia Pictures, Hyde Park Entertainment 3D motion picture "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance", starring Nicolas Cage, based on the Marvel Comics' superhero character :

"...in the successor to the worldwide hit 'Ghost Rider', 'Johnny Blaze' (Cage) – still struggling with his curse as the devil’s bounty hunter – is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe.

"There he is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciaran Hinds).

"At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the 'Ghost Rider', but it is the only way to protect the boy – and possibly rid himself of his curse forever..."

"Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance" is directed by the team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, from a screenplay by Scott M. Gimple, Seth Hoffman and David S. Goyer.

Based on Marvel Comics' "Ghost Rider", created in 1972 by writers Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich and illustrator Mike Ploog, producers of the new film are Steven Paul, Ashok Amritraj, Mike De Luca, Avi Arad, and Ari Arad.

The new film opens February 17, 2012.

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Howard Stern Joins "America's Got Talent"

In what may seem like a desperate ratings move by NBC, shock jock radio personality Howard Stern will replace Piers Morgan, as the next 'judge' on the network's reality entertainment TV series, "America's Got Talent".

Morgan, who filled CNN's "Larry King Live" timeslot with "Piers Morgan Tonight", is currently preparing to testify in a British inquiry into 'media ethics'.

"Howard Stern's larger-than-life personality will bring a thrilling new dynamic to 'America's Got Talent' starting this summer," said Paul Telegdy, president of alternative and late night programming for NBC. "He’s a proven innovator and his track record in broadcasting is truly remarkable."

"America's Got Talent", is part of the global "British Got Talent" franchise featuring performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of $1 million.

Among its significant features is giving a televised opportunity to talented amateurs and unknowns, with the results decided by an audience vote.

Stern has had previous experience as a 'judge' on his filmed radio shows, using laser pointers to point out physical flaws of aspiring models and actresses, complimented by his now familiar sex and toilet humor shtick.

Its not known if Stern will have more plastic surgery in preparation for his NBC summer debut, or if the network will make attempts to bleep his amusing, scathing, social commentary.

Stay tuned...

Explosive Love In BBC's "We'll Take Manhattan"

Sneak Peek actress Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who") as 1960's fashion icon 'Jean Shrimpton' in the upcoming BBC4 TV drama "We'll Take Manhattan", premiering January 2012.

Gillan stars alongside actor Aneurin Barnard, as photographer 'David Bailey', depicting their "explosive love affair".

Premise of the film follows a week-long photo-shoot Bailey did with Shrimpton for the October 1962 issue of Vogue magazine.

According to Gillan, both Shrimpton and Bailey approved the film project.

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"Chronicle": Not All Heroes Are Super

Sneak Peek new posters supporting "Chronicle", the upcoming science fiction feature set in the 'found footage' format.

Directed by Josh Trank from a screenplay by Max Landis (son of director John Landis), the film stars Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly and Alex Russell :

"...three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their 'darker sides'..."

"Chronicle" will be released by 20th Century Fox, February 2012.

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Sneak Peek "COMICS: The Three Stooges"

Comic book publishers Bluewater Productions and film company Digital-CAPs have released a new trailer promoting the January 2012 release of Bluewater's biography comic book, "The Three Stooges", written by Jaymes Reed with illustrations by Apriyadi Kusbiantoro :

"...the legendary physical farce and extreme slapstick of 'The Three Stooges' are the subject of a new comic book called 'COMICS: The Three Stooges.' 'COMICS' is a biography series about stand-ups, sitcom stars and comedians who have made a huge impact on popular culture. From Moe Howard's childhood acting days during the dawn of the film industry to the very last Curly and beyond, Bluewater recounts the story of one of the funniest and longest running troupes in comedy history..."

Click the image to enlarge and Sneak Peek Bluewater Productions' "COMICS: The Three Stooges"...


"Age Of Apocalypse" - March 2012

Marvel Comics' "Age Of Apocalypse" #1, available March 2012, is written by Dave Lapham, with illustrations by Roberto De La Torre and covers by Humberto Ramos, Bryan Hitch :

"...spinning directly out of 'Uncanny X-Force', the amazing 'X-Men' have lost the evil 'Weapon X', more powerful than ever, with 'Jean Grey' and 'Sabretooth' at their lowest point. Meanwhile, just who are the 'X-Terminated' ?..."

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