Just a quick notice to update you on my activity. I have decided to take a couple of weeks off blogging just to get a few things sorted; moving, uni, etc.
I will be continuing with my tweets however, and hope to be back blogging as soon as possible.
Thanks,
FilmDebate
Adam Snowden
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Friday, 11 May 2012
[Film News] - 11th May 2012
Click on the title to be taken to the source:
1) Confirmed - Nick Nolte to star in 'Bitterroot'
The 71 year old will star in 'Bitterroot', the story of an ageing rancher who looses his life savings through a phone solicitation bank scam; with no one to help, he takes matters into his own hands.
2) Confirmed - Stephen King's 'The Reach' to get a movie adaptation
The king of horror strikes gold once more with news that his novel 'The Reach' will be adapted into a film, starting to wonder which of his novel's wont get a movie deal!
3) Confirmed - The Wolverine will film in Japan
Fox have announced that the film will be shot in Japan, reportedly it is focusing on a famous stretch in the comics that are set in East Asia.
4) Confirmed - Henry Selick to direct 'The Graveyard Book'
The Neil Gaiman adaptation picks up a director in the form of Henry Selick as well as a deal with Disney
5) Unconfirmed - Jonah Hill joins the cast of 'The Wolf Of Wall Street'
Apparently he is very close to joining Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's project 'The Wolf Of Wall Street'
6) Confirmed - Guillermo Del Toro set to co-direct 'Pinocchio'
Guillermo Del Toro is not set to co-direct the stop motion adaption of Disney's 'Pinocchio'
Quentin Tarantino's much anticipated project has hit it's first snag with news that Kurt Russell and Sacha Baron Cohen have left the cast.
8) Confirmed - Sam Raimi to produce 'The Poltergeist' remake
The horror remake is now firmly in the pipe lines, with Nathan Kahane, Roy Lee and Robert Tapert all on board as producers as well - Now they need to find a director
9) Confirmed - Willem Dafoe joins 'Out Of The Furnace'
He will star alongside Christian Bale & Casey Affleck in Scott Cooper's crime thriller in 'Out Of The Furnace'
10) Unconfirmed - David Koepp to write 'Snow White And The Huntsman' sequel
Even before the release date of the original film, Universal have reportedly already hired a writer for its sequel - Jumping the gun a little?
11) Confirmed - Catherine Zeta-Jones joins the cast of 'Red 2'
She joins the cast of the comedy/action sequel alongside Byung-Hun Lee and returning Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis, John Malkovich & Mary-Louise Parker
12) Confirmed - Chloe Moretz joins the cast of 'Maggie'
She will be staring as a zombie alongside Paddy Considine in 'Maggie'
13) Confirmed - New writer hired for 'Daredevil' remake
Director David Slade has seen his project slump over the last year, so the only logical thing was to replace current writer Caleb Kane. The new man for the job: David James Kelly
14) Confirmed - Rebecca Hall on for 'Iron Man 3'
The latest is that she is going to be replacing Jessica Chastain
Monday, 30 April 2012
[New Trailers] - 30th April 2012
Click the links for the trailers, if you know of any other recent film trailers leave a comment and I will add it to the list:
New Teasers:
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2 Days In New York
New Trailers:
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The Dark Knight Rises
Hope Springs
Lawless
Hotel Transylvania
Fast Girls
Hick
G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation
Piggy
Monsieur Lazhar
This Is 40
Prometheus
New Teasers:
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2 Days In New York
New Trailers:
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The Dark Knight Rises
Hope Springs
Lawless
Hotel Transylvania
Fast Girls
Hick
G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation
Piggy
Monsieur Lazhar
This Is 40
Prometheus
Monday, 23 April 2012
[Film News] 23th April 2012
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1) Unconfirmed - Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie to reunite on screen in 'The Counselor'
Reportedly, Ridley Scott's project 'The Counselor' will be reuniting the pair for the first time since 'Mr & Mrs Smith' in 2005.
2) Confirmed - Dwayne Johnson to star in 'Lore'
The Rock joins the cast of 'Lore', a monster action-packed comic book adaptation written by Ashley Wood and T.P Louise.
3) Confirmed - Ray Liotta joins 'The Rut'
He has joined the cast of 'The Rut', an independent drama directed by Karyn Kusama
4) Unconfirmed - Taylor Swift to take the lead in Joni Mitchell Biopic
The singer is reportedly considering the role of Joni Mitchell in a film adaptation of the book 'Girls Like Us', written by Sheila Weller.
5) Confirmed - 'The Dark Knight Rises' will contain over an hour of IMAX footage
They didn't hold back!
6) Confirmed - Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman & Liam Hemsworth join the cast of 'Paranoia'
The project has been in the pipelines for over three years, but has suddenly picked up interest. Ford, Oldman and Hemsworth all join the cast of Robert Luketic's film.
7) Confirmed - Russell Crowe to star in Darren Aronofsky's picture 'Noah'
The Oscar winner has signed on for the lead in 'Noah', a biblical picture based on one of the most famous stories in the bible; Noah's Arc.
8) Unconfirmed - David O. Russell & Christian Bale could be reuniting for 'American Bullshit'
'The Fighter' was the first project that paired Christian Bale and David O. Russell, and the result was a performance Oscar. Reportedly, the pair could be reuniting for 'American Bullshit', an FBI-sting film set in the 1970's.
9) Confirmed - 'Sin City 2' has begun Production
Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez have begun production on 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For'
10) Confirmed - Vince Vaughn & Owen Wilson to reunite on screen in 'The Internship'
Twentieth Century Fox and Director Shawn Levy will reunite the pair since their hit film 'The Wedding Crashers'
11) Confirmed - Guy Pearce joins the cast of 'Iron Man 3'
Reportedly, he is to have quite a central role, however what character he is playing is yet to be released
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12) Unconfirmed - Leonardo DiCaprio to take the lead in 'Live By Night'
DiCaprio's production company; 'Appian Way' is already producing the Dennis Lehane adaptation, however it has come to light that Leo himself may be taking the lead.
1) Unconfirmed - Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie to reunite on screen in 'The Counselor'
Reportedly, Ridley Scott's project 'The Counselor' will be reuniting the pair for the first time since 'Mr & Mrs Smith' in 2005.
2) Confirmed - Dwayne Johnson to star in 'Lore'
The Rock joins the cast of 'Lore', a monster action-packed comic book adaptation written by Ashley Wood and T.P Louise.
3) Confirmed - Ray Liotta joins 'The Rut'
He has joined the cast of 'The Rut', an independent drama directed by Karyn Kusama
4) Unconfirmed - Taylor Swift to take the lead in Joni Mitchell Biopic
The singer is reportedly considering the role of Joni Mitchell in a film adaptation of the book 'Girls Like Us', written by Sheila Weller.
5) Confirmed - 'The Dark Knight Rises' will contain over an hour of IMAX footage
They didn't hold back!
6) Confirmed - Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman & Liam Hemsworth join the cast of 'Paranoia'
The project has been in the pipelines for over three years, but has suddenly picked up interest. Ford, Oldman and Hemsworth all join the cast of Robert Luketic's film.
7) Confirmed - Russell Crowe to star in Darren Aronofsky's picture 'Noah'
The Oscar winner has signed on for the lead in 'Noah', a biblical picture based on one of the most famous stories in the bible; Noah's Arc.
8) Unconfirmed - David O. Russell & Christian Bale could be reuniting for 'American Bullshit'
'The Fighter' was the first project that paired Christian Bale and David O. Russell, and the result was a performance Oscar. Reportedly, the pair could be reuniting for 'American Bullshit', an FBI-sting film set in the 1970's.
9) Confirmed - 'Sin City 2' has begun Production
Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez have begun production on 'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For'
10) Confirmed - Vince Vaughn & Owen Wilson to reunite on screen in 'The Internship'
Twentieth Century Fox and Director Shawn Levy will reunite the pair since their hit film 'The Wedding Crashers'
11) Confirmed - Guy Pearce joins the cast of 'Iron Man 3'
Reportedly, he is to have quite a central role, however what character he is playing is yet to be released
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12) Unconfirmed - Leonardo DiCaprio to take the lead in 'Live By Night'
DiCaprio's production company; 'Appian Way' is already producing the Dennis Lehane adaptation, however it has come to light that Leo himself may be taking the lead.
Monday, 16 April 2012
[Review] John Carter - 15th April 2012
★
★
★
★
- Leaves A Lot To Be Desired [For rating system, see information tab at top of blog]
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Release Date: 9th March 2012
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Director: Andrew Stanton
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Writer: Andrew Stanton - Mark Andrews - Michael Chabon (Screenplay) - Edgar Rice Burroughs (Story)
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Cast: Taylor Kitsch - Lynn Collins - Samantha Morton - Willem Dafoe - Mark Strong - Thomas Haden Church
Review
As is common with a range
of Disney live action films, 'John Carter' is actually an adaptation. It came
from a story named 'A Princess Of Mars', first written in 1917 by Edgar Rice
Burroughs, the same man that brought us 'Tarzan'. When you consider that the
story of 'John Carter' was originally written nearly a century ago, the imagination
used in its production is something to behold.
The film is a
fantasy/sci-fi action production following the character of John Carter, an
American civil war veteran who is unknowingly transported to Mars. There, he is
confronted by a race of alien
barbarians, a war between two human factions and a princess in need of a saviour.
Unfortunately, I have
little to say of a positive nature about this film; it is weak in a range of
areas. The storyline is common to Disney, following the standard;
'unknown-hero-saves-the-world-and-gets-the-girl' dynamic. This predictability
is furthermore accompanied by a barrage of weak performances which are unrealistic
and somewhat stylized. The dialogue also lacks any imagination, and the
direction disorganised. Furthermore, the film’s
length, over two hours, leaves one feeling drained, and ultimately bored.
The single positive aspect
to acknowledge from 'John Carter' are its numerous action sequences, in which
special and sound effects, and editing are effective, but this in no way makes
up for the areas in which the film needs improvement. Due to the emphasis on
adventure sequences, 'John Carter' will attract the kind of audience that is
synonymous with action films - the pre-teen adventure-hungry boys. However, even
for this specific target audience, there are unfortunately, films currently
viewing that are far better than 'John Carter'.
Friday, 13 April 2012
[New Trailers] 13th April 2012
Click the links for the trailers, if you know of any other recent film trailers leave a comment and I will add it to the list:
New Teasers:
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Keith Lemon The Film
Looper
Top Cat: The Movie
New Trailers:
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Elles
Red Lights
A Fantastic Fear Of Everything
The Angel's Share
The Sweeney
Savages
Lola Versus
New Teasers:
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Keith Lemon The Film
Looper
Top Cat: The Movie
New Trailers:
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Elles
Red Lights
A Fantastic Fear Of Everything
The Angel's Share
The Sweeney
Savages
Lola Versus
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
[Film News] 10th April 2012
Click on the title to be taken to the source:
1) Unconfirmed - Woody Allen eyes Cate Blanchett & Bradley Cooper for his next project
You would think the 76 year old would take a small break after winning his fourth Oscar last February, but it seems nothing can stop him - Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper, an unusual combination, but a promising one none-the-less.
2) Confirmed - Mark Millar & Matthew Vaughn to adapt 'The Secret Service'
The 'Kick-Ass' pair are teaming up again to adapt another comic 'The Secret Service'
3) Unconfirmed - Ben Affleck to star in 'Nathan Decker'
It seem's that Ben Affleck isn't all about directing and writing now, as he is tipped to star in Warner Bro's new political comedy 'Nathan Decker'.
4) Confirmed - 'X-Men: First Class' Sequel to begin filming in january 2013
Very little other information has been released, only that the shooting schedule has been changed to make sure Jennifer Lawrence's other projects don't clash.
5) Confirmed - Gerard Butler offered a part in 'Motor City'
Gerard Butler, known quite extensively for his, shall we say, 'vocal' performance in '300' may be taking a part in Albert Hughes' dialogue free picture 'Motor City'; a unique crime/thriller focused on a framed criminal's revenge.
6) Confirmed - Woody Harrelson joins the cast of 'Out Of The Furnace'
He has taken the role alongside Cristian Bale, playing the leader of a dangerous crime ring.
7) Unconfirmed -Ben Kingsley to join the cast of Iron Man Three?
Certain reports suggest that he could be playing the villain in the third instalment
8) Confirmed - Colin Farrell pulls out of 'Arthur & Lancelot'
Don't worry too much, the project continues to move forward.
9) Unconfirmed - John Lee Hancock could be directing 'Saving Mr Banks'
'The Blind Side' Director could have hit the project of his life in 'Saving Mr Banks', a film about the making of 'Mary Poppins' - reports suggest that Tom Hanks could be playing Walt Disney
10) Unconfirmed - Jennifer Aniston could join the cast of 'We're The Millers'
Reports suggest that Aniston could join her 'Horrible Bosses' co-star Jason Sudeikis in the new comedy 'We're The Millers'.
11) Unconfirmed - Steve Carell to make an adaptation of 'Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day'
After making several kid's animations in 'Over The Hedge', 'Despicable Me' and 'Horton Hears A Who', it seems Carrell now wants to move to live action child's cinema.
12) Unconfirmed - Paula Patton, Denzel Washington & Mark Wahlberg could star together in '2 Guns'
'2 Gun's could combine the three, but the project is very young.
1) Unconfirmed - Woody Allen eyes Cate Blanchett & Bradley Cooper for his next project
You would think the 76 year old would take a small break after winning his fourth Oscar last February, but it seems nothing can stop him - Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper, an unusual combination, but a promising one none-the-less.
2) Confirmed - Mark Millar & Matthew Vaughn to adapt 'The Secret Service'
The 'Kick-Ass' pair are teaming up again to adapt another comic 'The Secret Service'
3) Unconfirmed - Ben Affleck to star in 'Nathan Decker'
It seem's that Ben Affleck isn't all about directing and writing now, as he is tipped to star in Warner Bro's new political comedy 'Nathan Decker'.
4) Confirmed - 'X-Men: First Class' Sequel to begin filming in january 2013
Very little other information has been released, only that the shooting schedule has been changed to make sure Jennifer Lawrence's other projects don't clash.
5) Confirmed - Gerard Butler offered a part in 'Motor City'
Gerard Butler, known quite extensively for his, shall we say, 'vocal' performance in '300' may be taking a part in Albert Hughes' dialogue free picture 'Motor City'; a unique crime/thriller focused on a framed criminal's revenge.
6) Confirmed - Woody Harrelson joins the cast of 'Out Of The Furnace'
He has taken the role alongside Cristian Bale, playing the leader of a dangerous crime ring.
7) Unconfirmed -Ben Kingsley to join the cast of Iron Man Three?
Certain reports suggest that he could be playing the villain in the third instalment
8) Confirmed - Colin Farrell pulls out of 'Arthur & Lancelot'
Don't worry too much, the project continues to move forward.
9) Unconfirmed - John Lee Hancock could be directing 'Saving Mr Banks'
'The Blind Side' Director could have hit the project of his life in 'Saving Mr Banks', a film about the making of 'Mary Poppins' - reports suggest that Tom Hanks could be playing Walt Disney
10) Unconfirmed - Jennifer Aniston could join the cast of 'We're The Millers'
Reports suggest that Aniston could join her 'Horrible Bosses' co-star Jason Sudeikis in the new comedy 'We're The Millers'.
11) Unconfirmed - Steve Carell to make an adaptation of 'Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day'
After making several kid's animations in 'Over The Hedge', 'Despicable Me' and 'Horton Hears A Who', it seems Carrell now wants to move to live action child's cinema.
12) Unconfirmed - Paula Patton, Denzel Washington & Mark Wahlberg could star together in '2 Guns'
'2 Gun's could combine the three, but the project is very young.
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