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PREDATORS Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: October 28th, 2010 at 12:59 pm

Predator is one of the great action movies of the 1980’s. John McTiernan directed the hell out of it, and it is one of the great signature Arnold Schwarzenegger roles. They tried sequelizing it, and then there were the pathetic Alien vs. Predator films – Fox knew there was a franchise here, they just didn’t know how to pull it off. So they hired Robert Rodriguez to produce a new sequel that ignored all the other spin-offs, and to class it up, they ripped off James Cameron by naming it Predators. Nimrod Antal directs Adrian Brody, Danny Trejo, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne, Alice Braga, Topher Grace, Louis Ozawa Changchein, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, and Oleg Taktarov as a group of killers rounded up by Predators, and let loose on an Alien planet to defend themselves. In this case, the hunters become the hunted until they become hunters hunting the hunters who are hunting them. My review of Predators on Blu-ray after the jump.

PREDATORS Interview: Director Nimrod Antal and Producer Robert Rodriguez

by Jake Lasker    Posted: July 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm

Earlier today I had the opportunity to see a screening of Nimrod Antal’s Predators, followed by a press conference with Antal and producer Robert Rodriguez. While I can’t say much about the film, just know that I loved it. In our 25-minute press conference, Antal and Rodriguez spoke about:

• the film’s inception
• why the Predator is such an enduring character
• the possibility of cameos and other allusions to the original film
• how Adrien Brody convinced them he was right for the part
• their own memories of seeing Predator for the first time
• when we can expect the next Machete trailer

Hit the jump for a full transcipt of the press conference. Make sure to check back next week to read about our other press conference with stars Adrien Brody and Walton Goggins.  Predators hits theaters July 9^th.

Restricted International Trailer for PREDATORS Starring Adrien Brody

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: June 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am

An age-restricted, international trailer for Nimrod Antal’s Predators has hit the net.  It’s gory, has an amazing one-liner from Laurence Fishburne, and is way too spoilery.  There’s only a handful of actors in this movie and the trailer shows one of them getting killed.  Obviously, in a movie where all the characters are prey for the Predators, folks are going to die.  But you don’t need to show me which ones and how they’re going to die.  Why should I even have to say that?  It’s common freaking sense.  Also, it’s not even an inventive kill, so what exactly are they showing off?

Basically, this trailer shows too much.  If that doesn’t bother you, then hit the jump to check it out.  Predators hits theaters on July 9th.

Three International Posters for PREDATORS Starring Adrien Brody

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 19th, 2010 at 8:02 am

Three Italian websites have premiered posters for Nimrod Antal’s upcoming film Predators.  The posters are English but they’re for the international market.  For those who don’t know, Predators ignores the events of Predator 2 and the Alien vs. Predator movies.  Instead, it’s about a group of killers transported to a planet that functions as a game reserve for the predators.  The film was produced by Robert Rodriguez and stars Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Danny Trejo, Oleg Taktarov, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, and Laurence Fishburne.

Hit the jump to check out the posters.  Predators hits theaters on July 9th.

New Images from PREDATORS and Dwayne Johnson’s FASTER

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 26th, 2010 at 8:29 am

Two new images have hit this net this morning.  One is from  director Nimród Antal’s Predators, and the other is Dwayne Johnson in CBS Films Faster.

As I’ve previously mentioned, I did set visits on both of these films and both look cool.  What’s great about Predators is 20th Century Fox gave producer Robert Rodriguez the creative freedom to make a cool movie and based on what I saw…he did just that.  And regarding Faster, it’s Johnson’s return to action as he plays a guy trying to get revenge on the people that killed his brother.  If you’ve been waiting to see Johnson fuck people up, you’ll be able to later this year.  Hit the jump to check out the new images:

Over 20 New Images from PREDATORS! Tons of Awesome New Images Hit the Net Thank to Robert Rodriguez

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: March 13th, 2010 at 10:54 am

Thank to Robert Rodriguez posting the Predators sneak peak trailer on the official site last night, I screen-grabbed over 20 images from the clip so you can look at them without having to continually push pause.  While some of you out there thought 20th Century Fox was going to, once again, fuck us with another bad Predator movie after the AVP fiascoes, I think after you see these images or watch the sneak peak trailer, you’ll be completely on board.  Also, Predator dogs are coming!

In addition, I did a set visit on Predators back in December, and while I’m under embargo from saying what I learned on the set visit, Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal are not, and last night at SXSW they revealed a ton of info about the movie.  Hit the jump to read a bullet point recap and also check out the images.  The official trailer get released on March 18th.

First Look at Sneak Peak and Poster for PREDATORS

by David Corbin    Posted: March 13th, 2010 at 1:55 am

Predators, Nimrod Antal’s anticipated sequel to the Arnold Schwarzanegger classic was finally previewed at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin last night. 20^th Century Fox, which is producing the film, also released a new teaser poster. The sneak peak does not say anything that producer and screenwriter Robert Rodriguez has not already revealed in interviews but the cinematography is sleek and the Predators look as bad-ass as ever. Even better, Adrian Brody looks half-way believable as the hero of the story. You’ll have to wait until July 7^th to get to the chopper but until then hit the jump and check out both the sneak peak, the poster, and the official synopsis.

Behind-the-Scenes Pictures from Nimród Antal’s PREDATORS

by Matt Currie    Posted: January 16th, 2010 at 3:31 pm

A batch of behind-the-scenes pics from Nimród Antal’s upcoming Predators has popped up on avpgalaxy.net.  A brief refresher: the Robert Rodriguez-produced film is a reboot of the cult sci-fi action series, which began with the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle Predator.  It will center on a Blackwater-esque mercenary unit that’s hunted by a group of the warrior aliens…so basically, the original movie with more bad guys.

For the most part, the pictures are just shots of the cast and crew sitting around between takes and posing together for the camera. However, we do get a look at the sets, the new Predators, and a few of the actors in costume. I know some of you have been concerned about Adrien Brody playing a bad-ass commando; well, here’s your first chance to critique. I can tell you that while we don’t see any shots of him in action, he does totally manhandle some kind of wrapped sandwich. Hit the jump for the pictures.

Laurence Fishburne Joins Director Nimród Antal’s PREDATORS

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: December 17th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

If you’re a fan of Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and the Predator franchise, I’m about to tell you some awesome news.  That’s because I’m in Austin right now, as I got to spend all day on the set of director Nimród Antal’s Predators movie – along with a number of other online journalists.  While I can’t tell you anything about what I saw or thought of the movie until my embargo lifts, I’m allowed to report Laurence Fishburne has just joined the cast and he’s playing a character named Noland.

While I would really like to tell you a lot more…since Predators doesn’t get released until next July, it’s going to be awhile before you can read my set report.  Saying that, here’s the synopsis that’s on IMDb:

A group of elite warriors are hunted by members of a merciless alien race known as Predators.

Predators stars Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Danny Trejo, Alice Braga, Derek Mears, Walton Goggins, Oleg Taktarov, and Louis Ozawa Changchien.  Predators is being produced by Robert Rodriguez.

Adrien Brody and Possibly Topher Grace Cast in PREDATORS; Internet Becomes Concerned

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: October 6th, 2009 at 7:21 pm

I understand the need for redemption from the “Alien vs. Predator” movies and if adding more xenomorphs made “Aliens” an action-charged flick, then adding more Predators can’t be a horrible idea.  Recent casting news seemed sensible: Danny Trejo, Walton Goggins, Alexa Braga, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali (his nickname is “Ali” although I can’t possibly imagine why he would need a nickname), and UFC fighter Oleg Taktarov.  A team of ass-kickers, just like in the original “Predator”.  But who would lead this band of modern-day vikings?

Adrien Brody.  Because when I think “bad-ass”, I think, “Adrien Brody”.  That’s who’s leading them.  Oh, and Topher Grace may also be in the gang, also as a bad-ass.  Let this casting news sink in a bit and then hit the jump.

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