Category Archives: action

Pinewood Studios’ Second Flowering.

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jlmicek

The Observer Of London … … has a great look this morning at the resurgence of activity in England’s legendary Pinewood Studios on the occasion of its 75th birthday. If the name sounds familiar to American ears, that’s probably because … Continue reading →

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New Dark Knight Set Videos! The Batpod And More.

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s some new “Dark Knight” set videos from filming in Los Angeles. More as we find ’em.

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“Mortal Kombat” Reboot In The Works.

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Thanks To The Success … … of his “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” Web short and the ensuing “Mortal Kombat: Legacy,” director Kevin Tancharoen has been tapped by New Line Cinema. to helm a reboot of the video game/film franchise. Nerd Repository … Continue reading →

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Idris Elba As The New James Bond?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by jlmicek

With Daniel Craig set to turn in his license to kill after the next installment of the long-running spy saga, the speculation has already started on a potential successor. Enter actor Idris Elba who tells The Guardian that he wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Extras Casting Call For “Dark Knight Rises” Filming In NYC.

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie: There’s Big Apple filming Saturday for Christopher Nolan’s Bat-Flick. Here’s the deets: ‘MAGNUS REX’ Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is casting extras for the new Warner Bros. film Magnus Rex. Producers state: “Take part in the urban action adventure … Continue reading →

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New “Melancholia” Character Banners.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of Empire Magazine … … here’s some news about the new Lars von Trier flick, which stars Kirsten Dunst, Alexander Skaarsgard and Kiefer Sutherland. The movie is already getting some advance buzz among the more … ahhh … libidinous … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” Casting Change Announced.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jlmicek

This one’s directly from the film’s official Facebook page. “Ayelet Zurer cast in the role of Lara Lor-Van on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Just days before shooting the scenes with Lara in them, it was reported by Deadline that a … Continue reading →

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Fox Developing “The Spectre” For TV.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by jlmicek

OK, So This Makes Me Happy. It looks like the suits at Fox are developing a drama series based on the long-running DC Comics character “The Spectre.” Via NerdRepository, here’s the report: “A few weeks ago, we reported that DC’s Deadman was being developed … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight Spoilers: The Batwing Filmed In Los Angeles.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s some footage of the Batwing on-set in Los Angeles. In additional “Dark Knight” news, Gary Oldman (Commissioner Gordon), talks about Christopher Nolan’s decision to sign on for the third Bat-flick. And here’s the trailer for the Blu-ray … Continue reading →

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Superman Filming In Chicago — New Set Videos.

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of ComicBookMovie, here’s a bunch of set videos from last week’s Superman filming in Chicago. Some extras, running and screaming: Look, Up In The Sky! And a set photo of a Metropolis TV truck:

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