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Monster Madness: Vlad The Impaler Action Flick & Dean Koontz’s Modern Frankenstein Adaptations In The Works

February 16, 2010 8:04 pm

"The Machinist" screenwriter Scott Kosar has been hired to write the script for "Vlad," which takes an action-oriented look at Dracula, or Vlad the Impaler. Charlie Hunnam (the blonde British kid of "Undeclared...

Weekend Box Office – Fall Begins With A Whimper

Gabe Toro

September 6, 2009 5:40 pm

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Newsflash- when there are no interesting wide releases out, no one will go to the movies. In one of the slowest sessions in recent memory, "The Final Destination" keeps the ignominious position of #1 movie in ...

Mike Judge Hopes To Tackle Napoleonic Comedy Based On Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Short Stories Next

Rodrigo Perez

September 4, 2009 2:35 pm

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Mike Judge's workspace comedy "Extract" hits theaters today, its a diverting effort, but not quite in the class of "Office Space" — then again that one took more than a few years to achieve cult status and the ...

In Theaters: ‘Extract,’ ‘Gamer,’ ‘Amreeka’ (Good Luck!)

Hunter McClamrock

September 4, 2009 2:04 pm

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Labor day weekend is typically one of the worst movie-going periods of the year, and this weekend’s crop is no exception, christ. While everyone else is contemplating going back to school or trying to squeeze i...

Review: Mike Judge’s ‘Extract’ Is Diverting Fun, But Mild In Flavor

Rodrigo Perez

September 3, 2009 6:02 pm

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To quote the oft-quoted Quentin Tarantino, you can't unhear what you just heard (he was talking about Luc Besson flattering him and therefore affecting his 'Basterds' creative decisions). So with that sentiment...

‘The Green Hornet’ Recruits Two More, Seth Rogen Talks ‘Paul,’ Beavis And Butthead Return To Promoto Mike Judge’s ‘Extract’

Simon Dang

September 3, 2009 1:01 pm

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- Principal photography has began on Michel Gondry's "The Green Hornet" with two more actors joining the cast: the versatile Tom Wilkinson and the Tony-Award nominated David Harbour. Nicolas Cage, however, is s...

Jane Campion’s ‘Bright Star’ Set For Telluride, Julie Taymor’s ‘Spiderman’ Musical Hits Bump, ‘It’s Complicated’ Trailer Debuts

Simon Dang

August 7, 2009 11:32 am

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Jane Campion's "Bright Star" is set to feature at this year's Telluride Film Festival, the place where "Slumdog Millionaire's" glorious rise began last year. Campion's latest effort played at Cannes this year t...

James McTeigue Plays Coy On ‘Superman,’ New ‘Extract’ Poster, Red Band ‘Zombieland’ Trailer

Simon Dang

August 6, 2009 12:55 pm

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James McTeigue unnecessarily decided to play it coy when recently asked about "Superman", seemingly admitting that he's in contention to helm a reboot: "You know… I… I would say… I'll keep you guessing, actuall...

‘The Road,’ Werner Herzog’s ‘Bad Lieutenant’ & Todd Solondz’s ‘Forgiveness’ To Screen At The Venice Film Festival?

Simon Dang

July 23, 2009 1:33 pm

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The 2009 Venice Film Festival is scheduled to be unveiled in about a week and as usual the trades have received wind about what's probably/possibly going to be there. Our first few reactions: 1.) Wow 2.) Can so...

Kiss Rocker, Gene Simmons To Play Sleazy Lawyer In Mike Judge’s ‘Extract’ Comedy

Rodrigo Perez

May 4, 2009 6:06 pm

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Reptilian sleazebag rocker vocalist/bassist, Gene Simmons of Kiss, who would monetize the death of a grandparent if he could, will have an appearance as a "shady lawyer" in the upcoming comedy, "Extract" accord...

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