Paul W.S. Anderson

Wentworth Miller On Set Interview RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE – Read or Listen Here

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 27th, 2010 at 11:55 am

Last November, I got to visit the set of Resident Evil: Afterlife when the movie was filming in Toronto.  I was there with a few other online journalists and we got to watch some filming and also interview the cast.  Overall it was a great set visit and you can read my report here.  Anyway, late in the day we got to sit down with Wentworth Miller to talk about playing Chris Redfield.  He told us what he did to prepare for the movie, the kind of research he did online, and how his character is different than the video game.  While the interview wasn’t a long one, it was very informative.  Hit the jump to read or listen to it:

Milla Jovovich On Set Interview RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE – Read or Listen Here

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 20th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

If you’ve been looking forward to the next installment of the Resident Evil franchise, I think I’ve got something to tide you over for a little while: my on set interview with Milla Jovovich.  Last year, when Resident Evil: Afterlife was filming in Toronto, I was part of a group of online journalists that got to visit the set.  And even though Milla Jovovich was in every scene the day that day, she came over to talk to us on two separate occasions.  It was very cool of her.

During our two part interview she talked about her lack of familiarity with 3D before making RE: Afterlife, what’s new with Alice in the fourth film, how much input does she have on the story as she’s married to the writer/director (Paul W.S. Anderson), filming the latest installment and the challenges of 3D, and a lot more.  If you’re a fan of the Resident Evil franchise, you’ll love the interview.

Writer/Director Paul W.S. Anderson On Set Interview RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE – Read or Listen Here

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 20th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

Last November, when Resident Evil: Afterlife was filming in Toronto, I got to visit the set with a few other online journalists.  While on set, we were able to talk with writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson even though he was incredibly busy.  The thing to know is…while every director is always busy on a normal movie set, they were filming RE: Afterlife in 3D, which meant Anderson needed to focus on a lot more than just his normal director duties.  Thankfully, he gave us a few minutes and we talked about what brought him back to the franchise, why 3D, what challenges he’s been dealing with, how the movie is like the 5th video game, and a lot more.  As always, I’ve provided both the transcript and the audio of the interview.

22 Images from RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 20th, 2010 at 1:55 pm

Last year I got to visit the set of Resident Evil: Afterlife when the movie was filming in Toronto.  Now that Screen Gems has lifted the embargo, my goal is to post my set report and a few of the onset interviews later tonight.  Since the studio has only released a few official images from the movie, I decided to grab a bunch from the trailer to add to my interview articles and you can check them out after the jump.  Look for a lot more on Resident Evil: Afterlife later tonight:

Milla Jovovich WonderCon Video Interview RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 6th, 2010 at 2:12 pm

A few days ago I was at WonderCon in San Francisco and was able to interview Milla Jovovich as she attended the con to promote Resident Evil: Afterlife – which gets released this August.  During the interview she talks about what being at WonderCon/Comic-Con is like for her, can she walk around the convention floor and what does she look for, what was her reaction to watching RE: Afterlife, and how would she compare the interview to the previous films.  If you’re a fan of Milla Jovovich, or just want to know more about the next Resident Evil movie, it’s a great interview.  And if you missed my interview with director Paul W.S. Anderson for Resident Evil: Afterlife, click here.

Director Paul W.S. Anderson WonderCon Video Interview – Talks RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE and BUCK ROGERS

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm

At this weekend’s WonderCon in San Francisco, I was able to speak with director Paul W.S. Anderson about Resident Evil: Afterlife and what’s up with his Buck Rogers movie.  As you may have already seen, the first trailer for Resident Evil: Afterlife hit the net yesterday, as the trailer premiered at WonderCon Friday night and this weekend was the first big promotional push for the upcoming Screen Gems movie.

If you didn’t know, Anderson used the cameras that James Cameron created for Avatar on Resident Evil: Afterlife, so it’s going to look very cool in 3D.  During the interview, he discussed why he wanted to film in 3D, how did he compose the images for 3D, he explains why doing 3D in post is not a good idea, and at the end of the interview we discussed what’s up with his Buck Rogers movie and how he wants to do it after his 3D Three Musketeers movie.  Watch the interview after the jump:

First RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE Trailer

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: April 3rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm

The first trailer for Screen Gems Resident Evil: Afterlife has hit the net and if you’re a fan of the Resident Evil franchise, you’re going to like the trailer as it features a lot of action.  Also, unlike some movies that say coming to you in 3D at the end, the RE: Afterlife trailer makes a huge point to let you know it was filmed in 3D using the cameras James Cameron created and used on Avatar.

I actually did a set visit on Resident Evil: Afterlife last year and got to see the cameras up close, as well as talk to the people making the film.  There is no doubt in my mind this movie is going to look very cool in 3D and be loads better than the post converted movies like Clash of the Titans and Alice in Wonderland.  Hit the jump to check out the trailer and look for my set visit and interviews very soon:

Doug Liman in Talks to Direct 3D THREE MUSKETEERS for Warner Bros.

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: April 1st, 2010 at 3:33 pm

Warner Bros. in negotiations with Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) to helm their likely-in-3D adaptation of The Three Musketeers.  Heat Vision reports that the studio is in a race with Summit Entertainment who is also adapting the Alexandre Dumas’ novel with Paul W.S. Anderson (Death Race) and the intent to make 3D.  While the motto of the Musketeers is “All for one, and one for all,” studios approach each other with “I will take my rapier and murder the hell out of your movie.”  Anderson’s adaptation is already at the casting stage but Liman has the advantage because he’s actually made good movies in the past.

For those unfamiliar with the 1884 novel, the story follows three veteran musketeers who team with a young man named D’Artagnan to stop a plot by the traitorous Cardinal Reichlieu.  Screenwriter Peter Straughan (The Men Who Stare at Goats) wrote the screenplay.  Producer Lionel Wigram (Sherlock Holmes) will contribute to the “re-imaging” of the tale.

Liman recently wrapped production on Fair Game, which is based on the outing of CIA Agent Valerie Plame as a means of political retribution by the Bush administration against her husband Joseph Wilson.  The film stars Naomi Watts as Plame and Sean Penn as Wilson and is scheduled to hit theaters sometime this year.

Paul W.S. Anderson to Direct Adaptation of Comic Book Hero BUCK ROGERS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 24th, 2010 at 9:29 pm

In sad news, Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil, Death Race) is attached to direct a movie based on swashbuckling hero of the 25th century, Buck Rogers. One of the quickest ways to make me lose any interest in a project is to say, “Paul W.S. Anderson is attached…” Whether it’s to direct, write, produce, cater, or anything, he takes properties that are out of his league and then brings them down to that crummy league he inhabits.  In that league, you somehow make a PG-13 Alien vs. Predator movie that hardly has any xenomorph-predator combat.  I want to say that Iron Man writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway may be able to help, but I don’t know how much of their contributions ended up in that film and I don’t know how much of their script will ultimately make it into this movie.  Oh, and it may be shot in 3D because that’s what audiences (read: studios) demand!

Buck Rogers isn’t the only classic hero who may be headed back to the big screen.  Also in various stages of development Conan, The Green Hornet (starring Seth Rogen), Doc Savage (with Shane Black at the helm), The Shadow (Sam Raimi producing), and Dan Dare (the “British Buck Rogers” with Sam Worthington attached).

Hit the jump for a brief history of Buck Rogers.  And hey, at least Frank Miller isn’t anywhere near it. [Variety]

Warner Bros. Takes Their Shot at Adapting the Video Game SPY HUNTER

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 pm

Warner Bros. will take a crack at developing the classic arcade game Spy Hunter into a movie.  Launched by Midway in 1983, the game is about a spy in a car who shoots guns at spies in other cars.  Warner Bros. acquired Midway last year and Heat Vision Blog reports that Chad St. John to write the script.  St. John is also working on an adaptation of the comic series Sgt. Rock, which is also set up at Warner Bros with Joel Silver producing.

If an adaptation of Spy Hunter sounds familiar, it’s because the movie has been in development hell for years.   The film was originally set up at Universal with John Woo to direct and Dwayne Johnson to star (although he did star in the video game Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run, which was intended to be a tie-in to the movie, but ended up as a stand-alone title).  That fell apart because of budgetary reasons, which is absurd because it’s about a guy in a car who shoots at people in other cars.  How many fucking white doves did Woo require?  After that, the project passed on to Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil) but it also stalled.  Anderson got his shooty-car movie when he went on and directed the remake of Death Race.

I know the mythos is layered and complex and it’s not a problem that most people have never heard of the series because guy in car shooting at other guy in car is something that only works if you attach the name Spy Hunter to it.  Otherwise, what’s the point?

Sean Bean Joins Luke Goss in DEATH RACE 2: FRANKENSTEIN LIVES – Filming Began Today

by Kevin Mahadeo    Posted: March 1st, 2010 at 3:53 pm

The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision Blog announced today that actor Sean Bean will be joining Luke Goss in Universal’s Death Race: Frankenstein Lives, a sequel/prequel to the car-racing action flick by Paul W.S. Anderson.

As reported previously, the new movie, produced by Anderson and directed by Dutch filmmaker Roel Reine, focuses on the original Frankenstein (Goss) that Jason Statham’s character took over the role of in the previous Death Race entry. Bean joins Lauren Cohan, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo and Frederick Koehler on the project. Written by Tony Giglio, the latest lap in the Death Race franchise is being included as part of Universal’s DVD Originals banner, a line of original home entertainment films that includes the recently released Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassin’s Ball.

Universal has sent out a press release announcing the start of principal photography and with new casting info. Hit the jump to read the release and for thoughts on the newest contestant joining the Death Race.

THREE MUSKATEERS Reboot Currently in the Works; David Frankel or Doug Liman Might Direct

by CJ Simonson    Posted: February 27th, 2010 at 1:19 pm

Hot on the heels of Guy Richie’s Sherlock Holmes, it’s no shocker that The Three Musketeers would be next for Warner Brothers. The L.A. Times is reporting the studio is now forging ahead with a list of directors they’d like to see direct the film. Topping the list are David Frankel and Doug Liman.

Frankel, best known for his work on The Devil Wears Prada and Marley and Me, is in current talks with Warner Brothers.  Frankel is currently also set to potentially direct and develop Septimus Heap: Magyk, an adaptation of a Harry Potter style children’s book, also being made by Warner Brothers.  Liman also tops the list.  The director seems more like a fit for what the studio is probably looking for, with his background on action films being extensive.  Liman has directed Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Jumper, and The Bourne Identity.

For more details on the Three Musketeers reboot, and how it is not the only one in development, hit the jump.

Details on Paul W.S. Anderson’s Upcoming 3D Adaptation of THE THREE MUSKETEERS

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 13th, 2009 at 10:15 am

Steve is currently on the set of director Paul W.S. Anderson’s next film as a reporter for our partner site Omelete, Resident Evil: Afterlife and after speaking with producer Jeremy Bolt, he learned some interesting details on Anderson’s plans for his 3D adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers.  We’ll update this story with direct quotes later today, but in the meantime hit the jump to read the notes Steve scribbled down to learn the details of what Anderson has in store for Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan.

Additionally, Bolt and Anderson are planning to do a 3D heist movie set on a submarine.  The pair would also like to do an adaptation of the popular video game Metal Gear Solid but no deal is set for that yet; it’s just a project they would like to do.

AFM Debuts First Photos and Synopses from 6 Upcoming Movies Including MANOLETE, MONA LISA, SMALL TOWN SATURDAY NIGHT and THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: November 12th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

When it comes to the first photos and synopsis from upcoming films, Collider has reaped great rewards from this year’s American Film Market (AFM).  For those who don’t know, AFM is where film buyers from around the world come once a year to buy movies and also pre-buy films in development.  Simply put, this is where a lot of money changes hands in the film industry and it’s where many decisions about what you and I get to see are made.  In an effort to try and raise a film’s profile or attract film buyers, many of the studios distribute full synopses and still images for their movies.

With that in mind, we have grabbed some of those synopses and images for Manolete (starring Adrien Brody and Penelope Cruz), Mona Lisa, Pearblossom, Small Town Saturday Night (starring Chris Pine), and The Long Good Friday.  Hit the jump to check it all out.  Please note that the synopses are copied down exactly as printed.  I have made no editorial changes.  Furthermore, some of these synopses are complete as describe the entire film.  For those wary of spoilers, read carefully.

Paul W.S. Anderson is Taking THE THREE MUSKETEERS in THREE-D

by Nicole Pedersen    Posted: September 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 am

Paul W.S. Anderson, the always-busy producer/director best-known for the “Resident Evil” series, is producing a reimagining of that staple of 19^th century literature – Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers”.  Will Anderson’s D’Artagnan carry his own dismembered head into battle?  And just how will his “Musketeers” be different from the scores of adaptations that have come before it?  Hit the jump to find out.

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