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Fans not pleased with Fanboys decision
The Weinstein Co. has announced that it will release two versions of the film Fanboys. That decision, however, is not pleasing all fans, writes The Hollywood Reporter. It seems that many of them are upset with Weinstein’s choice to edit and reshoot a percentage of Fanboys. One particular item of the feature that has been cut involves one of the characters having cancer. “Harvey feels it’s hard to market, especially with this cast,” clarified an insider. “He wants to market to a more teen audience. The filmmakers wanted a dramedy along the vein of Stand by Me.”
Terminator Salvation plot details
Cinema Blend has the scoop regarding the plot for Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. The site’s source states that Kyle Reese, to be played by Anton Yelchin, will be the central character of the new Terminator films. “Just like the Star Wars prequels when it was the relationship between Anakin and Obi Wan that drove the three films, that’s the concept for the new Terminator films when its between the relationship of Kyle and John, who is really father and son but with the moral dilemma with John knowing what has to be done in order for him to be born,” the source elaborates.
In addition, the report includes the info that the new Terminator movies “will also address the terminators and their evolution including the terminators of the first three films” and may feature direct connections to the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV series.
20Mar2008 | Josh E Armstrong | ContinuedLucas talks live-action Star Wars TV series
With Entertainment Weekly, George Lucas reveals some interesting tidbits about the upcoming Star Wars live-action television series. Regarding the show’s association with the blockbuster Star Wars trilogies, Lucas elaborates, “The live-action has [none of the characters from the Star Wars movies], because it’s after Episode III, so everybody’s dead, basically, or hiding somewhere.” Still, he admits, “Some of the characters from the features find their way in there, so it’s not completely divorced.”
Lucas on the future of Star Wars
Coming Soon had the opportunity to chat with George Lucas about the upcoming animated and live-action Star Wars television series. Interestingly, the possibility of a new Star Wars film trilogy was raised, with Lucas responding that he has no story for such since the tale of Anakin Skywalker has been told.
Big Screen Roundup: 1/28/08 Edition - Part II
Coming Soon points out that new artwork is on display at the official production site for Hellboy II: The Golden Army. The art features a first look at the character Johann Krauss.
Two new images [1, 2] from Hancock have hit online, revealing Will Smith in the title character’s heroic suit.
Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment and Habbo, a virtual world for teens, have united to create and merchandize virtual goods based on at least three of the studio’s films: Beowulf, Mean Girls and The Spiderwick Chronicles. The Hollywood Reporter has the story.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock speaks with The Los Angeles Times about his latest project, Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden?
Vanity Fair examines what it refers to as the “Little Miss Juno phenomenon,” considering the chances the Fox Searchlight hit has at winning an Oscar.
Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp has signed with Gallic graphic novel publisher Casterman for the film rights to Jacques Tardi’s classic comic book series Aventures Extraordinaires d’Adele Blanc-Sec. Variety explains that current plans of EuropaCorp involve a trilogy based on the series.
The New York Sun takes a look at the Sundance reception for Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s Sugar, while also noticing Alex Gibney’s newest documentary, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
Home entertainment specs for The Golden Compass, Jimmy Carter Man From Plains and Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium are online at DVDActive.
Remembering the performances of Heath Ledger, SaltyStix.com counts down who it feels are the ten most promising young actors working today. With Ryan Gosling topping the list, other thespians to make the cut are James McAvoy, Emile Hirsch, Paul Dano and Shia LaBeouf.
Deputy Dog presents 10 of the “best themed home cinemas on earth.” Themes among the theaters include the franchises of Indiana Jones, Batman, Star Trek, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as such films as Titanic and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
29Jan2008 | Josh E Armstrong | Continued
