Back in 2010, Warner Bros realized that one of their flagship franchises, Harry Potter, would be wrapping up the following year and they needed a replacement. They also realized that with the exception of Chris Nolan’s two Batman films, Marvel was killing them in the comic book movie department. So they decided to launch a new franchise based on a character …
Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: June 5, 2012
It’s been all quiet on the Highlander reboot front for a while now. At last word, about 9 months ago, Fast Five director Justin Lin shuffled from the director’s to the producer’s chair, with 28 Weeks Later helmsman, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, musical-chairing his way into the now-vacant seat. And now according to Variety, Fresnadillo may possibly have found his Connor Macleod …
It wouldn’t be a proper year for films if there wasn’t a new CGI picture in the works, and it looks like Dreamworks will once again be joining the release schedule next year for such projects, as new details on their upcoming family film, Turbo, have finally been revealed. Last Updated: February 24, 2012
When it comes to depicting other countries, Hollywood tends to adopt a kind of “stereotype shorthand” – a highlights package approach as it were. So, if the action takes place in Rio, for example, there are typically shots of Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, and the film’s hero inevitably encounters street kids or finds himself in a labyrinthine favela. If …
After a few dud weeks of new releases, today is a bumper day for South African movie fans. Four high profile films open locally (2 of them 2012 Oscar nominees). Bring on the pedigree. Bring on the quality. Hugo: Shot specifically for 3D, and screening in both 2D and 3D, is this family fantasy adventure… from director Martin (Taxi Driver, …
He may have been a Green Lantern and a merc with a mouth, but the latest comic book role that actor Ryan Reynolds is busy with happens to be one that centers around the actor portraying the dead cop Nick Walker, who teams up with other deceased lawmen that work for the Rest In Peace Department, tracking down errant spirits …
Evidently it’s the season for action thrillers… especially those starring Nicolas Cage! (Seeking Justice and Trespass both debut in SA cinemas over the coming fortnight). If you can’t stomach the thought of watching the Horrifically Haired One but sill crave some big screen brutality, you may want to check out Safe House. Safe House releases on 10 February in the …
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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