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Robert Rodriguez's Predators Attack

Producer/writer Robert Rodriguez, director Nimród Antal and creature designer and FX man Greg Nicotero showed up at South by Southwest Film Festival with the first trailer and some surprises from their upcoming movie Predators, a rousing "First Look" presentation that had people lining up for hours earlier and desperately trying to get the special priority passes (of which there were only 45 available.) Fortunately, ShockTillYouDrop.com was able to get in and here's a quick overview of what was shown and said. A placard comes up stating, "They’re the most dangerous killers on the planet" and then, "But this isn’t their planet," signifying they are in fact somewhere out in space rather than on earth. Braga asks, "Who would do this to us?" and we start hearing the telltale clicking noises made by the Predators, the creepy music intensifies and there’s a red pulsating light almost like a heartbeat with a high tone adding to it. Lawrence Fishburne says "They can hear you, smell... Read more

James Cameron Writing Avatar Prequel

The man who made the biggest film of all time is doing the prequel on a smaller scale- in novel form. Avatar producer Jon Landau recently told MTV that Cameron is writing a prequel novel that may hit store shelves by the end of the year. "It would be something that would lead up to telling the story of the movie, but it would go into much more depth about all the stories that we didn't have time to deal with — like the schoolhouse and Sigourney [Weaver's character] teaching at the schoolhouse; Jake on Earth and his backstory and how he came here; [the death of] Tommy, Jake's brother; and Colonel Quaritch, how he ended up there and all that," Landau says. "There might be opportunities in publishing to tell some of the backstory, tell some of the Earth war stories, what went on in Jake's life before the movie. And we'd have that lead up to the sequel that might take place on Pandora several years after our movie closed." The Avatar prequel novel will be Cameron's first foray... Read more

Inception 2010

Click here for the latest trailer Warner Bros. presents the new film by The Dark Knight's Christopher Nolan, this one taking on a sci-fi psychological spin for the serious-minded action auteur, with Leonardo DiCaprio spearheading the cast. Emma Thomas serves as producer, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, and Ellen Page rounding out the supporting roles. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page More info http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com/... Read more

The First Iron Man 2 Poster!

this first poster for Marvel Studios' Iron Man 2, which Paramount Pictures will release in theaters on May 7. The poster gives you a first official look at War Machine! Directed by Jon Favreau, the anticipated sequel stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Garry Shandling, John Slattery, Kate Mara, Clark Gregg and Olivia Munn.Poster here... Read more

A new movie poster for The Wolfman popped up online today. This one is for France, and it’s pretty lackluster

The Wolfman is a 2010 remake of the 1941 classic horror film of the same name. The remake is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik. Although originally scheduled for November 12, 2009, it has been successively pushed back and is slated to be released on February 12, 2010.Latest trailer HERE... Read more

Hollywood's 10 Best Alien Stories

When Hollywood looks to the skies and brings to us beings from another world, the result is rarely good for humanity. In fact, it usually means trouble. But sometimes, just sometimes, it means box office gold and some of the greatest movies ever made. This week, with the release of the alien abduction film The Fourth Kind, we once again look to the skies and give pause to think about the very best of previous visitations. Close Encounters of the Third Kind This Steven Spielberg classic is the model that every "real world" alien visitation film has followed (or ripped off). Complete with one of the very best final sequences ever imagined in such a film, it has been parodied or referenced untold times and has become a major part of the collective unconscious as far as anything alien is concerned. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial OK, so not every alien wants to eat you or stick a probe up your ***. Sometimes they simply want to have some candy, make a phone call, and be your beste... Read more

'Alvin' sequel to open on Dec. 23

Hoping to get kids squeaking early, 20th Century Fox will now open "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel" on Dec. 23, instead of Christmas Day. Studio said more than 76% of kids will be out of school by the Wednesday before Christmas, as opposed to 66% on Monday and Tuesday. But move means Fox is releasing its two year-end tentpoles less than a week apart. On Dec. 18, Fox unspools James Cameron's 3D epic "Avatar." "Alvin's" new release date allows it to get a jump on Christmas weekend, when competition for eyeballs will be fierce between new entries and holdovers ("Alvin" has the advantage of being the only kiddie pic in the marketplace). Opening wide on Dec. 25 are Warner Bros.' Robert Downey Jr.-Jude Law starrer "Sherlock Holmes" and Universal's Nancy Meyers comedy "It's Complicated," starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Two films also go wide on Dec. 25; Paramount's George Clooney topliner "Up in the Air," directed by Jason Reitman and opening in ... Read more

LISTEN TO:The official track list for the Soundtrack for New Moon has been released Listen here..

The official track list for of the Soundtrack for New Moon has been released. The New Moon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album was released on October 16 CLICK HERE FOR THE CD... Read more

NEW:James Cameron's Avatar movie trailer 2

James Cameron's Avatar movie trailer 2 - VF - HD --WATCH HERE-- From the director of TERMINATOR, ALIENS, TERMINATOR 2, TRUE LIES & TITANIC - original trailer 2 english speaking language and title inserts - In the future, Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na'vi, a humanoid race with their own language and culture. Those from Earth find themselves at odds with each other and the local culture. More trailers at MovieieTendency.com... Read more

Continue Your Michael Jackson Concert Experience

Continue Your Michael Jackson Concert Experience Last night the world tuned in to see the red carpet premiere of Michael Jackson's This Is It movie. Today fans will begin to see in raw and candid detail the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and creative genius as he prepared for his performances at his sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena. Now continue your Michael Jackson concert experience... * Share your thoughts and opinions on the Michael Jackson's This Is It movie forum * Find out more about the This Is It band, dancers and crew * Share your photos and reviews of classic Michael Jackson concerts * View legendary Michael Jackson pictures * Purchase the This Is It companion album on CD or Vinyl * Watch classic Michael Jackson videos * Listen to Michael Jackson songs * Read Michael Jackson lyrics * Browse Michael Jackson DVDs http://www.michaeljackson.com/nl/news/continue-your-michael-jackson-concert-experience... Read more

Official Avatar Site Launched

In addition to the amazing new trailer for James Cameron's Avatar, 20th Century Fox has also launched the official website for the film which includes new photos, wallpapers and more. You'll also get to hear more of James Horner's score from the movie. You can check out the site here http://www.avatarmovie.com/ Opening conventional 3D theaters and IMAX 3D on December 18, the James Cameron film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Peter Mensah, Laz Alonso, Wes Studi, Stephen Lang and Matt Gerald. http://www.avatarmovie.com/... Read more

Scond trailer NEW MOON

TRAILER HERE THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON Clip - "Jacob's Transformation. In the second installment of Stephenie Meyers phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as BELLA SWAN (Kristen Stewart) delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world she yearns to become part of—only to find herself in greater peril than ever before. With more of the passion, action and suspense that made TWILIGHT a worldwide phenomenon, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is a spellbinding follow-up to the box office hit.... Read more

UPDATE NEWS : Penélope Cruz joined the cast of Sex and the City 2

The Sex and the City sequel just got a little more glamorous. Along with the original fab four – Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon – Penélope Cruz and Liza Minnelli are both appearing, along with Jason Lewis, who reprises his role as Samantha's younger ex. Despite previous reports, Cruz doesn't play herself in the film, which is due to hit theaters next summer. For her cameo, the Oscar-winner fills the designer shoes of a banker, a source tells PEOPLE. Cruz's character may spell trouble for Carrie (Parker). Clad in a sexy backless black dress, Cruz was spotted at New York City's Empire Hotel earlier this week filming a scene in which she gets a little too close to Mr. Big, played by Chris Noth. Minnelli, meanwhile, filmed for three days on the Manhattan set. When she wrapped, she broke into a rendition of "Every Time I Say Goodbye" for the cast and crew.... Read more

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Trailer 2 NEW

The second trailer for Oren Peli's Paranormal Activity. WATCH HERE ... Read more

Iron Man 2 Release Date: May 7, 2010

Iron Man 2 is an upcoming 2010 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics fictional character Iron Man. The film is directed by Jon Favreau, with Robert Downey Jr. reprising the title role. The film is to be released on May 7, 2010. Iron Man 2 will be one of a series of super hero films (including Thor and Captain America) that will eventually set up the Avengers movie which will be released in 2011. While information is sparse at this time, it is known that Robert Downey Jr. will return as Tony Stark, and that Jon Favreau is set to direct. Marvel has been on a spur of announcements regarding upcoming films, so check back often to ensure that you don't miss any of the newly released news about Iron Man 2, which is sure to be one of the biggest hits of 2010.... Read more

Predators (Predator 3) To be released 2010?

It would seem that most Predator fans (myself included) hold the original movie in higher esteem than any other form of Predator story. This could be due to the 'feel' of the movie - the way the commandos interact with each other so realistically, and the way that each character is crafted that makes us actually care about them. (This is in direct contrast to Predator 2, where there wasn't anywhere near as much time spent 'getting to know' each character.) Given a decent character-driven story, who would feature in the cast? Well, we die-hard fans would love to see ol' Arnie reprise his role of Dutch, but it seems a bit unlikely since he's still 'The Governator' of California. Another logical choice would be Danny Glover, due to his association with Predator 2, but it's doubtful he'd return to a heavy action role these days. Script-wise, there has been speculation ever since the release of Predator 2. I myself would love to see the original Dark Horse Comic story Predator (Conc... Read more

Michael Jackson's new unreleased track "This Is It"

Michael Jackson's new unreleased track "This Is It" Michael Jackson's new song, This Is It, accompanied by video footage from the forthcoming movie of the same name. Courtesy Sony Music Entertainment A new Michael Jackson song, the first track to emerge since the star's death, has been given its public premiere. Few details of the track, called This Is It, were released beforehand. It features backing vocals by Jackson's brothers, but it is not known whether they were recorded before or after the star's death in June. The song has been released on the singer's website and to radio stations. It will be the only original song on a double CD due to be released soon. At the time of its airing there was also no information about when the song was written and recorded, and who else worked on it. Jackson's record label and estate declined requests for details. It was aired on his website, michaeljackson.com, at 0400GMT on Monday and sent to radio stations and other m... Read more

The Descent: Part 2 Release March 2010

The Descent Part 2 is an upcoming British horror film, a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2005 horror film The Descent. The film was shot in London and is currently awaiting release. The film is being produced by Christian Colson and co-produced by Paul Ritchie with Neil Marshall, the producer and director of the original, as executive producer. Distraught, confused, and half-wild with fear, Sarah Carter emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system where she encountered unspeakable terrors. Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened - or why she's covered in her friends' blood - Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions. As the rescue party drives deeper into uncharted caverns, nightmarish visions of the recent past begin to haunt Sarah and she starts to realize the full horror and futility of the mission. Subjected to the suspicion and mistrust of the group and confronted once more by the inbred, feral and savag... Read more

The Crazies release 26 February 2010/USA

About the inhabitants of a small Iowa town suddenly plagued by insanity and then death after a mysterious toxin contaminates their water supply. The Crazies is an upcoming 2010 science fiction/horror/thriller film that is a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film of the same name. The scheduled release date for the remake is February 26, 2010. The film is being produced and will be distributed by Overture Films[1].A reinvention loosely based upon the George Romero classic of the same name[2], The Crazies is about the inhabitants of a small Iowa town suddenly plagued by insanity and then death after a mysterious toxin contaminates their water supply... Read more

AVATAR USA 18 December 2009

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Release Date: TBA Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Not Available Screenwriter: Not Available Starring: Not Available Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi MPAA Rating: Not Available Official Website: JurassicPark.com Review: Not Available DVD Review: Not Available DVD: Not Available Movie Poster: Not Available Production Stills: Not Available Plot Summary: Since Joe Johnston's "Jurassic Park III" in 2001, Universal has been developing a fourth outing in the successful franchise. Trailer: Coming Soon! ... Read more

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Emmys 2009 Highlights and Lowlights

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Robert Rodriguez's Predators Attack
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Producer/writer Robert Rodriguez, director Nimród Antal and creature designer and FX man Greg Nicotero showed up at South by Southwest Film Festival with the first trailer and some surprises from their upcoming movie Predators, a rousing "First Look" presentation that had people lining up for hours earlier and desperately trying to get the special priority passes (of which there were only 45 available.) Fortunately, ShockTillYouDrop.com was able to get in and here's a quick overview of what was shown and said. A placard comes up stating, "They’re the most dangerous killers on the planet" and then, "But this isn’t their planet," signifying they are in fact somewhere out in space rather than on earth. Braga asks, "Who would do this to us?" and we start hearing the telltale clicking noises made by the Predators, the creepy music intensifies and there’s a red pulsating light almost like a heartbeat with a high tone adding to it. Lawrence Fishburne says "They can hear you, smell you, see you…" and Brody says, "We were chosen." "Chosen for what?" Braga asks. "This planet is a game preserve," he tells her, "And we’re the game." We then see a very cool shot of Brody as seven or eight of those trademark Predator tri-prong laser sights are trained on his body. The rest of the trailer are shots of them being chased and trapped in nets and the word "fear" appears on screen, followed soon after by "Is reborn" and Brody says, "I want you to kill them however you can." We see a couple quick shots of the new Predators including a partial shot of one discussed below, and a longshot of one letting out a battle cry similar to the first movie before it ends on the "Predators" logo. (A little while later, Rodriguez showed an extended version of this trailer with a few more shots and lines, just a little bit longer but generally the same structure.) Rodriguez dispelled any rumors that the movie would be anything but R-rated, them having even created an end logo for the trailer where the word "Predators" poured away in red blood leading on the "R" remaining, but the MPAA wouldn’t approve that. Rodriguez then showed an extended clip of the group encountering something they hadn’t seen before (and this is kind of a spoiler, because it gives a reveal of one of the main characters, so you might want to skip the rest of this paragraph if you worry about that sort of thing.) The clip opened with them walking through the woods having just killed one of the creatures and they start hearing strange noises all around them as the camera pans around them, then a menacing Predator appears directly behind Brody with a gun pointed at his head, but when asked "What the f*ck are you?" by Brody, it removes its helmet and (suspenseful drumroll) it’s Lawrence Fishburn! Apparently, he arrived on the planet before them and he figured out that the best way to survive was to pretend he’s one of them. He tells the group that they’re talking too loud and that if he can smell them or hear them, then they (the Predators) can, too. When Braga asks who he is, he responds by saying, "I’m the one that got away, the one you don’t f*ck with." The filmmakers then brought out Greg Nicotero who worked on the original Predator as part of the KNB FX crew; he was brought on board to help design and realize the new Predators for the movie. As they talked about the project, a lot of conceptual art of the new Predators and environments for the movie were shown on the screen, although we were told a lot of what was being shown were initial visual ideas and not all of it is from the movie. Still, we could get a really good idea what went into the creature design for the new movie, which builds upon the ideas from the first movie. (Rodriguez even shared with the audience that he got confirmation from James Cameron that the filmmaker had indeed suggested the idea for the Predator’s distinctive mouth to Stan Winston.) Even though there would be a lot of new Predators for the movie, they’re all seemingly going to have different looks and personalities based on their hunting techniques, and that involved different colored armor as well as them looking different underneath the distinctive helmets. The most intriguing new Predator may be the one who uses a "flushing" technique where you send dogs out to chase the prey out of wherever they’re hiding; this one wields large spikey creatures that were titled as "Hell Hounds" in some of the concept art but were referred to as "Pred-Hounds" by the filmmakers. Another one takes on the form of a "hawker" with a mechanical bird-like creature that acts like his "eye in the sky." The worries some people had about creatures being called "Super-Predators" in the script were unfounded, since those were just a generic term used to differentiate the different creatures for the FX teams. Also, anyone worried about them using CG Predators or just using a lot of CG at all as seems to be the norm these days, should put those fears to rest as Rodriguez mentioned they barely used the green screen stage he has at his studio, and that he was more psyched than most to be able to walk out into the parking lot and see the creature performers and stunt people walking around wearing Predator suits.
 
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