Category Archives: Film News

Film Bits: More Movie Writing Across The Web.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Morning, All. It’s raining and cold here in Pennsylvania, so here’s a steaming hot serving of some of the best in movie writing from around the WordPress-o-Sphere. You guessed it: It’s time for another installment of FilmBits. The Droid … Continue reading →

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New “Raven” Poster Released.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The retelling of the Edgar Allen Poe classic, starring John Cusack and Alice Eve, is released March 9. From IMDB, a brief synopsis: “A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, in which the poet pursues … Continue reading →

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Is “Chronicle” Director Josh Trask in Line To Direct “X-Men” Sequel?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Already mentioned as a possibility to helm a reboot of the “Fantastic Four,” reports are surfacing that the suits at Fox are eyeing up “Chronicle” director Josh Trask for the sequel to last year’s “X-Men: First Class.” ComicBookMovie has a … Continue reading →

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Spielberg To Get His Moses On With “Gods and Kings.”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The folks at /Film report that the famed director is nearing a deal to shoot what’s being described as a “gritty” reimagining of the Old Testament tale of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt: “Gods and Kings would follow Moses from … Continue reading →

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New “Dark Knight Rises” Image Shows Bane’s Battle Scars.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s yet another teaser image from “The Dark Knight Rises,” this time showing some of the battle scars sported by the villainous Bane (Tom Hardy). TotalFilm notes: “Presumably, the neck scar is linked to the painkilling apparatus worn by the … Continue reading →

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Massive Avengers Spoiler News

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jlmicek

Fair warning: Massive spoiler ahead. You have been warned. Ready? Ok: 1 2 3 4 From BritFilm site HeyUGuys comes this news from veteran actressJenny Agutter, who has a small role in the movie: Having just admitted that she was … Continue reading →

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New “Amazing Spiderman” Plot Synopsis Has New Details.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jlmicek

From the Times of India (via ComicBookMovie): “The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) … Continue reading →

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New “John Carter” Promo Pix Released.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a couple of promo shots from Disney’s upcoming “John Carter.” And a plot synopsis: “John Carter, the newest movie from Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton is an action adventure story set on Barsoom, the exotic and mysterious planet we … Continue reading →

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New “Superman” Photo Emerges.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a recent shot of “The Man of Steel’s” Henry Cavil (via TotalFilm)

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Report: “Clerks” Director Kevin Smith Wins Sundance Deal.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jlmicek

The Guardian Reports: “Kevin Smith has signed a deal with Canadian distributor Phase 4 that will see 12 films exhibited under the Kevin Smith and SModcast Presents … banner in the US and Canada over the next three years. The … Continue reading →

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