Yesterday, fellow blogger Farzan posted about Fox’s announcement that a Wolverine sequel had been greenlit. I left him a comment saying that I could do with a break from Wolverine for a movie or two, and hoped that Fox might move on to another character for their next project. Ask, and ye shall receive. Fox…
The Wall pt. 2
For a few years now, rumours have abounded that a sequel to WALL STREET is being kicked around Hollywood. “Why not?” right…if studios can try to remake BONNIE AND CLYDE, FOOTLOOSE, and DROP DEAD FRED (yes, really)…then a sequel to an 80’s classic isn’t that far fetched. While director Oliver Stone was never attached to…
"Give It Away" (Studios Sign YouTube Deal)
“On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero” – Chuck Palahniuk I can’t help but think about those words as I read about today’s announcement that YouTube has struck a deal to offer full length tv shows and movies on their site. The deal will offer content from Lionsgate, BBC,…
The Bitch of Living
Last night, m’lady and I went to see SPRING AWAKENING at The Canon Theatre. It’s an amazing musical. Go see it if you have the means, but leave the little kids at home. As we were walking up Victoria Street, I said aloud “Now that would make a great movie.” Ask and ye shall receive…
Dirty Laundry
Recently, news has surfaced that Sacha Baron Cohen’s next film BRUNO has been hit with an NC-17 rating in America. Colour me shocked. Baron Cohen, you must remember, is the face and brains behind Borat. Bruno is another one of his characters, a flamboyantly gay TV style reporter who hooks unsuspecting interviewees into all sorts…
Let’s Hear It For The Boy
Yes, that’s right. I just used a song by Deniece Williams for my post title. Make of that what you will. Recently, news broke that tween idol Zac Efron has dropped out/been cut from the upcoming remake of FOOTLOOSE. I was actually quite happy to hear this news. For starters, while Paramount are adamant that…
Girls On Film
Cypress Moon Productions, the group behind THE MIRROR and WHEN I FIND THE OCEAN (No, I haven’t heard of them either) have begun pre-production on THE STORY OF BONNIE AND CLYDE for a projected 2010 release. Clyde Barrow is gonna be played by the straight-outta-Tiger Beat Kevin Zeggers. Bonnie Parker will be played by Hilary…