IESB.net brings word that a news conference was held at Troublemaker Studios (Rodriguez's independent filmhouse) for the signing of a long-awaited reform of Texas film incentive program-HB 873. The "one-man-film-crew" had a chance to address the members of the press [...]
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Cowabunga Dude?
Over on his TMNT creator Peter Laird's official blog, he wrote up an entry about the live-action news and at the end, commented on the hybrid aspect of it. "So here we go — another live action film! As you [...]
Read moreMara and Gregg Join Iron Man 2
Kate Mara and Clark Gregg have joined Marvel Studios' Iron Man 2, being directed by Jon Favreau and currently shooting in Manhattan Beach, California. Mara's role is being kept under wraps, while Gregg is returning as Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. The [...]
Read more“X-Men Forever” Debuts in May with Jim Lee Variant Covers
Official Press Release Comics icon and New York Times bestselling writer Chris Claremont makes his highly anticipated return to the X-Men mythos with the release of X-Men Forever Alpha #1. Collecting his landmark X-Men #1-3 with superstar artist Jim Lee, this [...]
Read moreKICK ASS HIT GIRL
Empire magazine has published an official photo of Chloe Moretz as Hit Girl/Mindy Macready in director Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass, based on Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s comic book. The story centers on a high school dweeb named Dave Lizewski who [...]
Read moreRobert Downey Jr. Says ‘Iron Man 2’ Tells Story Of ‘How A Dysfunctional Family Saves Life On Earth’
Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Iron Man 2' Tells Story Of ‘How A Dysfunctional Family Saves Life On Earth' it's nearly impossible to separate Robert Downey Jr. from his now ubiquitous role as Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man), so it's no surprise [...]
Read more“Red Dwarf” makes a sonic boom upon re-entry
It may be cold outside but there's plenty of atmosphere, and they definitely weren't alone (more or less.) The two-night return of the sci-fi comedy series, "Red Dwarf" proved to be a ratings hit last weekend in the United Kingdom. More [...]
Read moreIn Brightest Day, In Blackest Night
Green Lantern Confirmed to Shoot in Sydney The Mt Druitt Standard reports that New South Wales premier Nathan Rees has confirmed that Warner Bros. Pictures will shoot Green Lantern at Fox Studios Australia in Sydney later this year (previous reports said [...]
Read moreWolverine & Free Comic Book Day
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” star Hugh Jackman encourages fans to check out their local comic-book stores on Saturday, May 2, for Free Comic Book Day. [...]
Read moreEli Roth moving toward big budget destruction
The Hostel and Cabin Fever director, Eli Roth, has been away from the camera for a little while. Roth, who has a starring role in Quentin Tarantino's forthcoming dyslexic WWII flick Inglourious Basterds alongside Brad Pitt, stopped into MTV to [...]
Read moreFly, Fat-Ass, Fly!
Film maker extraordinaire Kevin Smith will be conducting a one night only, three-hour show "Silent Bob Speaks: An Evening With Kevin Smith" which will consist of Smith's storytelling and a hefty Q&A session with the audience. Says Smith, "This country must [...]
Read moreX-Men are set to fly First Class
Twentieth Century Fox is gearing up to continue its "X-Men" franchise with a younger set of mutants. Studio has tapped "Gossip Girl" creator Josh Schwartz to write "X-Men: First Class." Schwartz, the creator and exec producer of CW's teen sudser hit as [...]
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