Every so often the horror world gets a jolt of great news… today is that day! In a story from Fangoria, it seems that Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has released a cornucopia of DVD specs for the following titles… Dawn of the Dead (Coming to Blu-ray disc October 2): Audio commentary by writer/director George A. Romero, makeup FX artist Tom Savini, assistant director Chris Romero and DVD producer Perry Martin...
The Good A solidly done movie that seemed more concerned with the characters than is usually the case. The Bad Overall, this movie lacked the “militaryness” that you expect military films to have. I didn’t see Annapolis in the theater simply because going to movies is such an ordeal sometimes (and I usually have a ton of DVDs to watch) that it just didn’t happen. While I am not kicking myself for not seeing this movie on the big screen, I am surprised that it wasn’t received better....
The Good Who doesn’t love seeing Jack Nicholson (albeit in a smaller role) in action? The Bad Clocking in at 69 minutes and having no extras is an insult. Layered with dialogue and some interesting action scenes, the 69 minute Back Door to Hell DVD contains a very inspired war film. The movie focuses on three men who have been sent to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese and provide the US with important information before they attack....
In a bit of news that just might get that “I Love You” song stuck in your head, Barney the Dinosaur will be explored in an upcoming documentary series about the iconic children’s character. Set for a premiere on Peacock in 2022, the docuseries will consist of three parts and has already begun production. It’s said to examine the “rock star-like trajectory of Barney the Dinosaur, the beloved character who captured the hearts of millions of children and then became the target of hate and rage across pop culture, the early internet and playgrounds around the world....
Not only can you get a new animated look at Batman before he returns to theaters, but you can check the live version out in high-definition. Batman Begins will be released on Blu-Ray on July 8, the same day as the animated feature, Batman: Gotham Knight will hit the shelves, and just before The Dark Knight hits the big screen on July 18. The film will be available on BD in two different editions....
Things are about to get definitive! On March 5th, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment launched the elite Definitive Editions collection with the release of 13 awe-inspiring films on DVD, including an exceptional new uncut version of Fight Club and an even sexier director’s cut version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Definitive Editions are the ultimate special editions for the real film fan - each packs a punch with stunning special features, giving unparalleled behind the scenes access (RRP....
Alex Garland is a British novelist, screenwriter, and filmmaker born in 1970 to psychologist Caroline Medawar and political cartoonist Nicholas Garland. The elder Garland would later collaborate with his son on his 2004 novel The Coma. Garland came of age in the UK, studying at the University of Manchester, and graduating with a degree in Art History. He became a household name in 1996 upon the release of his first novel The Beach....
Lycanthropy, or the supernatural transformation of a person into a wolf, is no stranger to the world of fiction. Werewolf lore dates all the way back to ancient Roman and Greek mythology. However, Hollywood capitalized on these texts and myths to make creature features of men or women turning into ferocious beasts at the sight of a full moon. Almost always, it starts with a suspicious animal bite and slowly becomes a depiction of the madness within, all leading to the ultimate full transformation from human to beast....
Since May is finally here, it’s time to properly celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Although we should celebrate Asian history all year long, May gives us the opportunity to truly appreciate and highlight some of our favorite moments of Asian achievements. For over a century, as outlined by Variety, Asian cultures, narratives, and people have been constantly misrepresented in Western media and heavily stereotyped. While Asian-American cinema has seen steady growth in the last few years, per The Science Survey, particularly since Crazy Rich Asians broke box office records and made history, there is still a lot of progress to be made in terms of equitable and respectful representation....
Nicole Kidman has been one of the most successful leading ladies in Hollywood since her breakthrough in the 90s and is still consistently giving brilliant performances. While Kidman is best known for her work in film due to iconic movies she starred in such as Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut and Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge, she has also done great work in television. Indeed, the actress played a vital role in Jean-Marc Vallée’s successful HBO series Big Little Lies alongside Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz, and Shailene Woodley....
Robert Redford is a Hollywood icon, starring in critically acclaimed films such as The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Way We Were, to name a few. Not only is he a phenomenal actor, but he is also an accomplished director and producer, and is the founder of the Sundance Institute and creator of the Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the United States. Redford was born in Santa Monica, California in 1936 to parents Martha and Charles Redford....
Documentaries are sometimes the best way to absorb information. They are able to utilize interviews, archival footage, and narration to construct a story and a claim. A documentary isn’t just about documentation and capture; it is about creating an account and showcasing a real-life conflict. Documentaries can be both entertaining and educational. The budget of a documentary film compared to a Hollywood blockbuster film is much lower. This makes it easier for creators and producers with unique perspectives to create content relating to a field they are passionate about....
AMC announced today a partnership with the on-demand service Postmates to deliver meals from Better Call Saul’s infamous Los Pollos Hermanos restaurant. On August 20th, 21st and 22nd hungry fans in key areas within New York City and Los Angeles can order a special mini-meal of Gus Fring’s (Giancarlo Esposito) famous fried chicken and curly fries via the Postmates app - delivered for free, while supplies last, beginning at 12pm local each day....
Better Call Saul is getting an animated spinoff series. AMC Networks has revealed the company’s new slate of original digital series heading into development, and the list includes a new season of the Emmy-winning digital series Better Call Saul Employee Training featuring all-new characters from the show. Also on the list is Slippin’ Jimmy, an animated series derived from the world of Better Call Saul set in the lovable conman’s younger years....
Blair Underwood is in talks to join the ABC series Dirty Sexy Money. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Underwood will be playing the well-to-do nemesis of Tripp Darling, played Donald Sutherland. Tamara Feldman has also joined the cast. The show revolves around an idealistic lawyer (Peter Krause) who goes to work for Darling, the patriarch of one of New York’s richest families. Feldman will play the former best friend of the youngest Darling, who comes back and causes controversy for the family....
After debuting the first trailer and the Bloodline Season 3 release date last month, the Netflix streaming service has unveiled a second trailer for this hit drama series’ final run, which arrives in just a few short weeks. Take a closer look inside the Rayburn family’s final journey before this intense saga comes to a close. The trailer reveals that the Rayburns may get their comeuppance, as John confesses that they did a “bad thing”, but they aren’t “bad people....
There are many fans who aren’t happy at all about Warner Bros. Discovery pulling the plug on Batgirl. Even though the production had already cost around $90 million with filming having since been completed, the company made the unprecedented move to cancel its release, meaning Batgirl won’t be coming out either in theaters or on HBO Max. This pulls the rug out from under all of the film’s cast and crew who’d spent months putting their all into the project just for the studio to throw it all away....
Brian De Palma (Scarface) has signed on to direct The Boston Stranglers for producer Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is adapted by Alan Rosen (Head of the Class) from Susan Kelly’s nonfiction book “The Boston Stranglers: The Public Conviction of Albert DeSalvo and the True Story of Eleven Shocking Murders.” The thriller will detail the early ’60s Beantown killings and their controversial resolution....
Brightlight Pictures and Rhombus Media will partner again with the development of Under the Bridge, a feature film based on the book by Rebecca Godfrey. Under the Bridge is a joint venture between BLP - Rhombus and Reese Witherspoon’s Type A Films. Producers are Shawn Williamson and Stephen Hegyes (BLP), Niv Fichman (Rhombus), and Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Simpson (Type A). A critically-acclaimed investigative narrative, Godfrey’s bestselling Under the Bridge tells the compelling story of a group of seemingly ordinary suburban teenagers....
Another holiday season has arrived, which means Die Hard fans are once again debating the age-old question of whether or not the film is indeed a Christmas movie. Those arguing for Die Hard to be considered an official Christmas movie point to the holiday setting and how much of an effect it has on the overall tone of the film. Others say that the Christmas elements are not so important and that Die Hard is just an awesome action flick that just so happens to be set during the holiday season....
