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“Iron Man Remix” from Addictive TV
Paramount Pictures spreads the word about “Iron Man Remix” from Addictive TV. The piece uses sound effects from the action picture to create a beat. To view the “Iron Man Remix” music video, please click here. Iron Man is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Nip/Tuck now available to download
From Warner Bros. Digital Distribution comes the announcement of the digital release for Nip/Tuck - Seasons 1, 2 and 5, with the latter season being its most recent. The seasons are available now on iTunes and Amazon, and coming soon to Xbox Live and Movie Link. “Get it digitally before you can get it anywhere else.”
Groundlings to create digital shorts
West Hollywood improv troupe the Groundlings is expanding their sketch comedy with digital shorts, says Variety. Financed and distributed by Sony, the deal will allow the group to create 50 three- to five-minute shorts over a one-year period. Groundlings is known for introducing such performers as Will Ferrell, Lisa Kudrow and Paul “Pee-wee Herman” Reubens.
Indiana Jones sends package to journalists
SlashFilm reveals the contents of an intriguing package sent to various reporters. It seems brown travel briefcases covered with location patches from around the world were sent to numerous outlets. In each briefcase was none other than an official Indiana Jones fedora. The item was part of Expedia.com’s promotion for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as the online company will soon unveil a sweepstakes for the film.
Screenplay for Gladiator sequel gets reviewed
Gone Elsewhere takes a look at the Nick Cave (The Proposition) screenplay for a Gladiator sequel. The script and its author were praised by Russell Crowe, who commented, “He’s an excellent writer, man. Nick did this draft and Ridley and I considered it for a while.” As for Gone Elsewhere, the site’s verdict on the script is, “So wrong, yet so right. I love it as a standalone screenplay but hate it as a sequel to Gladiator.”
Blockbuster bids for Circuit City
Blockbuster is attempting to purchase electronics chain Circuit City, informs Variety. The cash offer of $6 - $8 a share was made February 17, only now becoming public because Blockbuster wants Circuit City shareholders to weigh-in on the matter. The response from Circuit City is that it will “carefully consider and evaluate” the offer, while adding that “fundamental questions” remain. Among those questions is the matter of how Blockbuster will fund the $1 billion acquisition.
Fundraiser for ailing film critic D.K. Holm
Cinematical spreads the word of a fundraiser for D.K. Holm, an author, contributor to Kevin Smith’s Quick Stop Entertainment site, and film critic for Vancouver Voice. Unfortunately, Holm has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. As is the case with one-sixth all Americans and most freelance writers, he does not have health insurance. While the cancer is treatable, it will cost thousands of dollars in chemotherapy and surgery.
Hence, some of Holm’s friends are throwing a benefit to help him. The fundraiser will take place at Portland’s best independent movie house, Cinema 21, on April 27. For further details on this important cause, please visit here.
13Apr2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedTetris - The Movie trailer
Black20 screens an interesting fan project: a trailer for a non-existent movie based on the classic video game Tetris. Thomas Seymour directed the video, written by Mike O’Gorman. Surprisingly, no computer animation was used for the trailer. Instead, models, traditional animation and a green screen were employed.
Rachel Dawes believes in Harvey Dent
Gotham City Assistant District Attorney Rachel Dawes, played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, has announced her support behind Harvey Dent for Gotham City District Attorney. Slashfilm presents the video, which is the latest act of the intriguing Dark Knight viral campaign. The Dark Knight will open in theaters on July 18.
Take a “Vacation with Pitka”!
The official website for The Love Guru now allows visitors to upload pictures of themselves, which will then be integrated with images of Guru Pitka. The resulting photograph is a souvenir from one’s own imaginary adventure with the Mike Myers character. To see an example of such a photograph, as provided by Paramount Pictures, please click here.
Meanwhile, Guru Pitka has set up his own MySpace page. One of the most humorous aspects of the page is the gallery showcasing him with celebrities of the past and present.
5Apr2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedEric Tan unveils Raiders artwork
As noticed by /Film, artist Eric Tan has crafted an exciting poster for Raiders of the Lost Ark, inspired by a retro propaganda style. For $150, one may own this beautiful piece of artwork, presented by Indiana Jones Shop as part of a new series of limited edition fine art lithographs by Acme Archives. “My idea here was to create something that looked as if it came out when the movie took place, circa 1936,” elaborates Tan. “I was heavily influenced by Mexican film posters from the 30’s & 40’s. They had that western/dramatic/action feel nailed down.”
Dark Knight campaign readying for April Fool’s Day?
/Film summarizes the recent developments in the Dark Knight viral campaign. First of all, there appears to be a string of new phone messages. Transcriptions for the calls may be read at the noted site.
However, the most intriguing aspect of these updates appears to be a surprise waiting to be unveiled tomorrow, April Fool’s Day. A new site, ClownTravelAgency.com, mysteriously hints that April 1st may hold something special for Batman fans.
31Mar2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedWeb host suspends anti-Koran film’s site
Due to complaints, Network Solutions has suspended the site of the short film Fitna, reports Yahoo!/Reuters. From Islam critic and Dutch right-wing lawmaker Geert Wilders, the 15-minute feature is said to be critical of the Koran. The title of project, Fitna, references the Koranic term sometimes translated as “strife.”
Revolution for low-budget filmmaking
BBC News highlights the increasing popularity and accessibility of low-budget filmmaking. From camcorders to editing software, the price of creating a professional-looking motion picture is considerably lower than it once was. Furthermore, thanks to video-sharing sites such as YouTube, getting one’s masterpiece viewed by many people is likewise easier.
