Friday, February 09, 2007
Toy Story 3 for 2009
"Toy Story 3" is coming in 2009 said Disney Pictures at an investor conference on Thursday reports Variety.
Pixar reps provided extensive details on the project which "Finding Nemo" and "Toy Story 2" co-director Lee Unkrich will helm solely this time around. Michael Arndt ("Little Miss Sunshine") is penning the script.
Lasseter also confirmed that veteran story artist Chris Williams has taken over directing duties on 2008's "American Dog" which "Lilo & Stitch" helmer Chris Sanders was previously developing.
Thanks to Dark Horizons
Pixar reps provided extensive details on the project which "Finding Nemo" and "Toy Story 2" co-director Lee Unkrich will helm solely this time around. Michael Arndt ("Little Miss Sunshine") is penning the script.
Lasseter also confirmed that veteran story artist Chris Williams has taken over directing duties on 2008's "American Dog" which "Lilo & Stitch" helmer Chris Sanders was previously developing.
Thanks to Dark Horizons
Doctor Dooms New Costume Design
Joblo showcase what looks like Doctor Dooms new costume for the Fantastic Four 2: The Rise of the Silver Surfer. i think this film could be very good, much better than the first. The Design is smart, simple but very effective.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Anna Nicole Smith Dies
Anna Nicole Smith has collapsed and died at the age of 39.
The former Playboy model - famous for marrying billionaire oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall - was rushed to the Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida after being discovered in her hotel room.
Despite attempts to resuscitate her, Smith died just after 2pm ET, 7pm UK time.
"I can confirm that she is deceased. It’s as shocking to me as to you guys," Smith's lawyer Ron Rale told Reuters. "I don’t know anything further. Howard [K. Stern, husband] obviously is speechless and grieving."
Her death comes just five months after her 20-year-old son Daniel died suddenly while visiting her in hospital.
The former Playboy model - famous for marrying billionaire oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall - was rushed to the Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida after being discovered in her hotel room.
Despite attempts to resuscitate her, Smith died just after 2pm ET, 7pm UK time.
"I can confirm that she is deceased. It’s as shocking to me as to you guys," Smith's lawyer Ron Rale told Reuters. "I don’t know anything further. Howard [K. Stern, husband] obviously is speechless and grieving."
Her death comes just five months after her 20-year-old son Daniel died suddenly while visiting her in hospital.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game Announced
Wizkids anounce new Star Wars Trading Card Game for June 2007The Star Wars PocketModel TCG combines the best features of classic TCGs with those of constructible strategy games (CSGs), a category that WizKids® pioneered for kids. This TCG innovation allows players to use characters and action scenes from the movies on their cards to help control their fleets of PocketModel ships as they attempt to destroy each other¹s objectives. This exciting, easy-to-learn game derives its content from all six Star Wars movies, making it possible for fans of all generations to enjoy battling for control of the galaxy!
Following in the tradition of WizKids¹ successful Pirates CSG, no Starter is required for game play. Each Game Pack (SRP $4.99) contains four to eight styrene constructible vehicle models, six game cards, two micro dice, assembly instructions and complete rules.
Indiana Jones 4 Release Date
Star Wars fans have long thought of May as the birth-month of their beloved saga, and in 2008, they'll be welcoming a globetrotting archeologist to the party. While May 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, May 2008 marks the return of Indiana Jones in the fourth feature film reuniting Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford and George Lucas. Paramount has just announced the worldwide release date of Indy 4, so mark your calendars now: Thursday, May 22, 2008. Stay on top of the latest Indy announcements by checking out indianajones.com.
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Myspace eyes up Future Talent for Big Prize!
Social networking website MySpace is running a competition to win the director's job on a £1m feature film.Site users and experts including directors Anthony Minghella and Kevin Macdonald will choose the winner from short films submitted to MySpace.
Production partners Film4 and Vertigo Films will then help develop a project.
MySpace users will be able to contribute to the script and audition for roles in the film, due to be completed by the summer of 2008.
Launching this Wednesday (7th) and is openb to all UK residents. Its just a shame you don't walk away with a million pounds!!!!
Monday, February 05, 2007
Boba Fett at Toy Fair Pics!!
Plus this from their blog:We are delighted to announce that the popular grading authority the AFA will be present at Celebration Europe. The AFA is the largest toy grading company in the world and this will be the first time that they have attended an event outside the USA. The AFA was established to help promote the hobby and to give toy collectors the peace of mind of knowing the exact condition and authenticity of a figure. Once a figure is graded, AFA encases it in museum quality acrylic to preserve the condition and improve the display quality. AFA will be accepting all submissions at Celebration Europe and we encourage our European customers to visit their stand as they will be offering Celebration Europe discounts.
Prince Caspian Casting News
Darkhorizons reports that 26-year-old British actor Ben Barnes will be playing the title role in Disney's upcoming Narnia sequel "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian".
Barnes had been playing the sexually manipulative Dakin in the British National Theatre's production of "The History Boys" since December last year.
This week he surprised them by saying that he had been offered a three-film deal to play Caspian and was leaving right away - before his contract was due.
As a result the production has been left in the lurch with actor Jamie King, the previous theatre run's Dakin, flown in from Los Angeles to take over. National Theatre are said to be considering a lawsuit over breach of contract.
Filming is due to begin this month in New Zealand. The movie is released in cinemas next May.
Barnes had been playing the sexually manipulative Dakin in the British National Theatre's production of "The History Boys" since December last year.
This week he surprised them by saying that he had been offered a three-film deal to play Caspian and was leaving right away - before his contract was due.
As a result the production has been left in the lurch with actor Jamie King, the previous theatre run's Dakin, flown in from Los Angeles to take over. National Theatre are said to be considering a lawsuit over breach of contract.
Filming is due to begin this month in New Zealand. The movie is released in cinemas next May.
Hasbro at the New York Toy Fair
Hasbro has sent out a press release talking about all that the company will present at New York's annual American International Toy Fair (February 11-14). Here are the Spider-Man 3 and Transformers items:OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET
Our world will be changed forever on July 4 when an alien race of robots make Earth their final battleground in DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' live-action feature film TRANSFORMERS. Fans of all ages will witness the legendary struggle of the AUTOBOTS versus the DECEPTICONS, which has captivated kids and kids at heart since it was first introduced to the world in 1984. The OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET allows kids to "become" the AUTOBOTS leader hero, OPTIMUS PRIME, and sound like a TRANSFORMERS robot for the first time! The OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET features 3 modes: VOICE CHANGER: Make your voice sound like a robot; BATTLE PHRASES: OPTIMUS PRIME speaks iconic phrases; CONVERSION SOUNDS: Hear OPTIMUS PRIME change from a truck to a robot and back! (Approximate retail price $29.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: June 2007)
SPIDER-MAN DELUXE SPINNING WEB BLASTER
Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man(TM) 3 reunites the cast and filmmakers from the first two blockbuster adventures for a web of secrets, vengeance, love, and forgiveness that will transport worldwide audiences to thrilling new heights on May 4, 2007. For kids who love to pretend they are Peter Parkers alter ego, Hasbro delivers the most realistic web-slinging experience ever with the DELUXE SPINNING WEB BLASTER. The amazing web blaster creates spiral webs with special web fluid. The blaster can also blast water. Included is one can of web fluid, with refills available separately. (Approximate retail price $24.99, refills $5.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Spring 2007)
Spider-Man 3 hits theaters on May 4 and Transformers on July 4. Thanks to Superherohype
Peter Webber For Barbarella
Variety has a follow-up on last week's news saying that Hannibal Rising director Peter Webber will helm the new version of Barbarella for producer Dino De Laurentiis.
"Female James Bond -- in outer space," is how De Laurentiis described the project. Barbarella will shoot at Morocco's CLA studios.
De Laurentiis is also working on The Last Legion, Virgin Territory and an as-yet-untitled underwater epic about a killer whale, written by Tom and Jez Butterworth. The producer expects to have a script for the latter to be ready by March.
"Female James Bond -- in outer space," is how De Laurentiis described the project. Barbarella will shoot at Morocco's CLA studios.
De Laurentiis is also working on The Last Legion, Virgin Territory and an as-yet-untitled underwater epic about a killer whale, written by Tom and Jez Butterworth. The producer expects to have a script for the latter to be ready by March.
Finally Apple and Apple stop arguing!
Technology giant Apple has reached a deal with the Beatles to end the dispute over the use of the Apple name.Apple Inc will now take full control of the Apple brand and license certain trademarks back to the Beatles' record company Apple Corps for continued use.
The two companies have been wrangling over the use of the Apple name and logo for more than 25 years. The legal battle over the trademark will now end.
Apple Inc boss Steve Jobs said the court dispute had been "painful".
The Beatles' songs are still not available on any legal download service, but this truce could pave the way for their anticipated appearance on the iTunes download store.
NECA reveal Sao Feng
NECA has released this image of one of their upcoming figures from their line based on Pirates of the Caribbean 3's new baddie: Captain Sao Feng...Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is the third part of the trilogy initiated by the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and followed by the 2006 film Dead Man's Chest. At World's End is directed by Gore Verbinski, the director of the previous two films. The film's cast includes returnees Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Bill Nighy, Geoffrey Rush, and Jack Davenport. Chow Yun-Fat makes his first appearance in the franchise as one of the film's antagonists. Disney has announced a global release date of May 25, 2007. Thanks to Action-Figure.com
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Halloween Casting News
Adam Weisman is revealed as playing Judith Myers' boyfriend Steve in Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween, which is now filming around the Los Angeles area. He joins Tyler Mane, Malcolm McDowell, Daeg Faerch, Pat Skipper, Dee Wallace Stone, Sheri Moon Zombie, William Forsythe, Ken Foree, Danielle Harris, Adrienne Barbeau, Clint Howard, Courtney Gains, Daryl Sabara, Brad Dourif, Udo Kier and Kristina Klebel. Click the title above for more info on the film, which hits theaters August 31 from Dimension Films.
10 New Xbox Live Arcade Games in Feb
“3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures,” from developer Wanako Games and publisher Sierra Online, allows gamers to putt their way through 36 fun-filled holes of manic minigolf action on wild courses that range from the Old West to outer space and feature a bevy of crazy hazards and obstacles.
“Alien Hominid HD” from The Behemoth features side-scrolling, hysterical cartoon action with a quirky twist and exclusive Xbox Live Arcade features.
“Band of Bugs” from NinjaBee is a fast-paced tactical strategy game that offers gameplay deep enough to satisfy tactical genre fans and friendly enough to appeal to casual gamers. Creative gamers can even design their own levels with the built-in level editor, then play them solo or over Xbox Live with friends.
“Castlevania: Symphony of the Night” from Konami is a faithful version of this legendary classic updated for Xbox Live Arcade and featuring the game’s full soundtrack and memorable side-scrolling vampire-hunting action.
“Catan,” from developer Big Huge Games Inc. and publisher Microsoft® Game Studios, is a faithful remake of the immensely popular strategy board game.
“Eets: Chowdown” from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a completely revamped version of the popular PC title of the same name. It offers new items, 120 new levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.
“LUXOR 2,” from developer MumboJumbo LLC, sets a new standard for action puzzlers as players match and shoot their way through the land of ancient Egypt.
“Paperboy,” from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, is a classic coin-op hit, specially enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade.
“Root Beer Tapper,” also from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, features fast-paced reflex action as players scramble to keep thirsty patrons happy without dropping root beer mugs in the scramble to earn the biggest tips.
“Worms” from developer Team 17 Software Ltd. features armies of adorable weapon-toting worms locked in tactical combat.
“Alien Hominid HD” from The Behemoth features side-scrolling, hysterical cartoon action with a quirky twist and exclusive Xbox Live Arcade features.
“Band of Bugs” from NinjaBee is a fast-paced tactical strategy game that offers gameplay deep enough to satisfy tactical genre fans and friendly enough to appeal to casual gamers. Creative gamers can even design their own levels with the built-in level editor, then play them solo or over Xbox Live with friends.
“Castlevania: Symphony of the Night” from Konami is a faithful version of this legendary classic updated for Xbox Live Arcade and featuring the game’s full soundtrack and memorable side-scrolling vampire-hunting action.
“Catan,” from developer Big Huge Games Inc. and publisher Microsoft® Game Studios, is a faithful remake of the immensely popular strategy board game.
“Eets: Chowdown” from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a completely revamped version of the popular PC title of the same name. It offers new items, 120 new levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.
“LUXOR 2,” from developer MumboJumbo LLC, sets a new standard for action puzzlers as players match and shoot their way through the land of ancient Egypt.
“Paperboy,” from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, is a classic coin-op hit, specially enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade.
“Root Beer Tapper,” also from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, features fast-paced reflex action as players scramble to keep thirsty patrons happy without dropping root beer mugs in the scramble to earn the biggest tips.
“Worms” from developer Team 17 Software Ltd. features armies of adorable weapon-toting worms locked in tactical combat.
New Shrek the Third Trailer
The new trailer introduces us to the character of Artie (aka King Arthur) voiced by Justin Timberlake, as well as spending lots of time revealing several plot points.
View the new trailer here
View the new trailer here
Stan Lee makes Heroes Cameo
Stan "The Man" Lee is set to make a cameo appearance as a bus driver in the Monday, February 19 episode of NBC's hit drama "Heroes." The episode, titled "Unexpected," features a scene in which Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka) encounters the legendary Lee.
New Fantastic Four 2 Trailer on its way
Earlier today 20th Century Fox informed the IESB that the new trailer for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer will be attached to Warner Bros. 300 on March 9th.
Good news for Fan Four fans is that Fox is hoping to also release a third trailer and for it to be attached to Spider-Man 3 coming out May 4th.
Stay tuned for when these trailers come online.
Good news for Fan Four fans is that Fox is hoping to also release a third trailer and for it to be attached to Spider-Man 3 coming out May 4th.
Stay tuned for when these trailers come online.
A Piece of iCake
The guys over at Engadget have been sent some tasty treats! take a look, the iPhone and Mac Mini in glorious Cake goodness.
Scrap Big Brother
Former pop singer Jo O'Meara has called for Celebrity Big Brother to be axed in the wake of the international race row that engulfed the Channel 4 show.
"I feel if this is what a TV show does to people, then it shouldn't be a TV show," she told Sky News.
"The whole thing has been so unfair and so cruel," she added. "I've not been portrayed as the person I really am."
O'Meara's conduct towards Indian star and eventual winner Shilpa Shetty saw her accused of racist bullying.
The former S Club 7 singer has claimed she has received death threats since leaving the Channel 4 show.
"I feel if this is what a TV show does to people, then it shouldn't be a TV show," she told Sky News.
"The whole thing has been so unfair and so cruel," she added. "I've not been portrayed as the person I really am."
O'Meara's conduct towards Indian star and eventual winner Shilpa Shetty saw her accused of racist bullying.
The former S Club 7 singer has claimed she has received death threats since leaving the Channel 4 show.
Sccorsese named best Director
Martin Scorsese won the DGA feature film award Saturday for "The Departed."
The Irish mob film overcame competition from the helmers of "Dreamgirls," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Queen" and "Babel."
"Departed" represented Scorsese's seventh nomination for a DGA award, but he had never won previously. The guild gave him a lifetime achievement award in 2003.
The Irish mob film overcame competition from the helmers of "Dreamgirls," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Queen" and "Babel."
"Departed" represented Scorsese's seventh nomination for a DGA award, but he had never won previously. The guild gave him a lifetime achievement award in 2003.