Thursday, October 06, 2005
FANTASTIC FEST starts today
The first FANTASTIC FEST kicks off today in Austin, Texas. This looks to be the start of a very cool film festival that focuses exclusively on fantasy, sci-fi and horror related films. Over the next few days I will be filing reports about the movies I have seem. A few that I am very much looking forward to: ZARATHUSTRA, FEAST, HOSTEL, WILD BLUE YONDER and A SCANNER DARKLY. Also Robert Rodriguez will be presenting his extended cut of SIN CITY in what may be the extended cuts only theatrical screening. Festival badges and tickets to individual screenings are still available at Fantastic Fest.PS: If there are any Austin readers attending, e-mail me at christopher [at] cinemaeye.com and maybe we can connect at one of the screenings or after-parties.
Posted by Cinema Eye. :: Filed under: Big Screen :: (0) Comments :: Permalink
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
KONG!!!
Posted by Cinema Eye. :: Filed under: :: (1) Comments :: Permalink
Peter Jackson to produce HALO
In what seems like a perfect fit, LORD OF THE RINGS masterminds Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have signed on to develop HALO for Universal and 20th Century Fox. They won’t be directing or writing, but via their Wingnut Films will be providing creative input on all stages of the production. Jackson’s WETA effects companies will provide visual effects for the film. This is the first time Jackson and Walsh have provided these creative services on a film that Jackson isn’t personally directing. As far as I’m concerned it sounds like a good move, expecially if the studios want to ensure this isn’t just another lame videogame movie. However, I’m still waiting to hear news on Wingnut’s live-action version of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION.
Posted by Cinema Eye. :: Filed under: Big Screen :: (0) Comments :: Permalink
GODZILLA: FINAL WARS opening sequence
From everything I’ve heard about it GODZILLA: FINAL WARS sounds like the movie I’ve been waiting all my life to see. A full-blown global monster rumble with kung-fu directed by VERSUS’ Ryuhei Kitamura. It will be out on DVD here in the U.S. a little later this year. But somehow the guys at Daily Starlet have scored a clip of the opening titles. The titles are done by visionary motion graphics artist Kyle Cooper who created the titles for SE7EN. They offer a neat re-cap of Godzilla’s history and definitely let you know that this is going to be a different type of GODZILLA movie.
Posted by Cinema Eye. :: Filed under: Clips :: (0) Comments :: Permalink
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
SAW 2 TV spots
Still haven’t made it around to watching SAW, but I know you youngsters love it. Here are a few TV spots for SAW 2 to whet your appetite for the sequel.
SAW 2 TV Spot: MADNESS
SAW 2 TV Spot: GAME
SAW 2 TV Spot: PUZZLE
Posted by Cinema Eye. :: Filed under: Clips :: (0) Comments :: Permalink
Recent News
