Is John Carpenter broke? It seems like every one of his projects is being optioned for a remake! Carpenter’s 1978 classic is remade here by Rob Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects) starring Malcom McDowell, Scout Taylor-Compton, Sheri Moon, Danielle Harris, and Tyler Mane as Michael Myers. Check out the official site. The film scares itself into theaters everywhere on Friday. Larger trailer, plus the original 1978 trailer, available in the Full Diagnosis.
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A month ago we looked at some early leaked pics for The Dark Knight. Now a new batch have been leaked including this one here. Check out the Full Diagnosis for more. I’m still not sure if these make me more or less scared of what this sequel will look like.
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Frank Miller’s feature film version of The Spirit, based on Will Eisner’s famous masked vigilante, has cast its first film fatale. Scarlett Johannson will play Silk N. Floss, a dangerous secretary and an accomplice to the Octopus. Johansson joins the cast of Samuel L. Jackson as the Octopus, and Gabriel Macht as The Spirit. The film is set for a 2009 release. For a little more Scarlett Johansson love check out the Full Diagnosis.
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With the a new “Special Edition” (i.e. give us more of your $$$!) of Serenity out today we look back with a series of clips and interviews from the cast of Joss Whedon’s short-lived television show and feature film. Up first, here’s Mal ( Nathan Filliion) and Inara (Morena Baccarin) discussing the differences of shooting a film compared to an hour TV episode. Larger version in the Full Diagnosis along with more interviews and clips from the ‘vese including a fanmade trailer for a Serenity sequel.
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A young sportswriter (Josh Hartnett) in need of a big story comes in contact with a homeless man (Samuel L. Jackson) who was once of the top ranked boxers of the world. Alan Alda, Kathryn Morris, Teri Hatcher, Rachel Nichols, and David Paymer also star. Check out the official site. The film opens everywhere on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
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