All Articles by David Lane

4 Movie Clips from Clint Eastwood’s HEREAFTER

Posted: October 13th, 2010 at 8:54 am

With Clint Eastwood’s latest Hereafter opening in limited release this weekend and everywhere on October 22, we’ve been given 4 clips.  Hereafter stars Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jay Mohr, and Frankie/George McLaren and it tells the story of three people who are haunted by mortality in different ways.  Hit the jump for the official synopsis and the clips:

SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD Blu-ray Review

Posted: September 30th, 2010 at 6:00 am

I’m not really sure even where to begin with Survival of the Dead. The film left me dumbfounded and a bit mystified by just how poorly it was made and how much of a fall from grace it felt like, from the guy who created this genre in the first place.  If you saw George A. Romero’s last zombie flick Diary of the Dead, and thought it missed the mark and were hoping he would get back on track with his sixth zombie outing… You would be sorely mistaken.  With the last two Dead movies Mr. Romero seems hopelessly out of touch with the undead onscreen and the living audience members that have to suffer through these half-baked attempts at cinema and social commentary.  More after the jump.

6 Movie Clips from LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

Posted: September 26th, 2010 at 12:18 pm

Opening next weekend is director Greg Berlanti’s Life As We Know It and it stars Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks and Hayes MacArthur.  The romantic dramedy is about two people that only have one thing in common: their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie.  But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, they’re forced to put their differences aside as they try living under one roof.  Hit the jump to watch six clips from the film:

Producers Guild of America Honoring James Cameron at 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards Ceremony

Posted: September 22nd, 2010 at 10:04 am

The Producers Guild of America has announced James Cameron will be honored with the 2011 Milestone Award at next January’s Producers Guild Awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.  The Milestone Award is the Guild’s highest honor that recognizes an individual (or team) who has made historic contributions to the entertainment industry. Previous recipients are Clint Eastwood, Alfred Hitchcock, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Ron Howard & Brian Grazer, and Walt Disney, among others.

With how much money Cameron has made at the worldwide box office, and how he’s also developed films about ocean exploration and conservation, it’s no surprise he’s being honored with this award.  Hit the jump for the press release:

Target is Selling an Exclusive Limited Edition IRON MAN 2 Blu-ray; Cover Art and Info Here

Posted: September 7th, 2010 at 12:37 pm

With director Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 hitting Blu-ray September 28th, Target has released the cover art and info for their exclusive Blu-ray that’s limited to 30,000 copies.  According to the info we were given, the exclusive metal case holds 3 discs and it comes with these features:

• Each case is individually numbered, with printing stamped into the metal on the top right corner
• 3D Lenticular cover image features the MARK VI Iron Man suit
• Interior image is Target’s exclusive image of Tony Stark’s “Hall of Armor”
• The back of the case includes both Iron Man and War Machine
• Blu-ray sized metal case, from MetalPak, holds all 3 discs

Hit the jump for the full picture and if you want a copy, you can buy it online now.

TIFF 2010: 4 Movie Clips from THE BANG BANG CLUB Starring Ryan Phillippe, Malin Akerman, Taylor Kitsch

Posted: August 26th, 2010 at 8:53 pm

One of the many films premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival is writer-director Steven Silver’s The Bang Bang Club – which stars Ryan Phillippe, Malin Akerman, Taylor Kitsch, Neels Van Jaarsveld and Frank Rautenbach.  Here’s the synopsis:

The Bang Bang Club was the name given to four young photographers: Greg Marinovich (Ryan Phillippe), Kevin Carter (Taylor Kitsch), Ken Oosterbroek (Frank Rautenbach) and Joao Silva (Neels Van Jaarsveld), whose photographs captured the final bloody days of white rule in South Africa. The film tells the remarkable and sometimes harrowing story of these young men – and the extraordinary extremes they went to in order to capture their pictures. Robin (Malin Akerman) is their photo-editor, who looked out for them, protected them and made sure their photographs were seen across the world.

While the first thing we normally see is a trailer, we’ve been provided with four movie clips and a number of images.  So if you’re curious about The Bang Bang Club, hit the jump to check everything out:

4 Movie Clips from TAKERS Starring Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, and Hayden Christensen

Posted: August 20th, 2010 at 3:10 pm

Opening next week is Screen Gems Takers which stars Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Jay Hernandez, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Chris Brown and Hayden Christensen.  Here’s the synopsis:

Takers takes you into the world of a notorious group of criminals (Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Michael Ealy) who continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hell-bent on solving the case.

For more on Takers, hit the jump to watch four clips.  And check back next week for exclusive interviews with the cast.

5 Movie Clips from THE SWITCH Starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum

Posted: August 13th, 2010 at 1:38 pm

Opening next week is the Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman movie The Switch.  Here’s the synopsis:

The film is an offbeat comedy about Kassie (Aniston), a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her slightly neurotic best friend Wally’s (Bateman) objections, decides it’s time to have a baby—even if it means doing it by herself… with a little help from a charming sperm donor (Patrick Wilson). But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later when Wally finally gets acquainted with Kassie’s precocious—though slightly neurotic—son. The Switch also stars Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis, and Thomas Robinson.

The Switch used to be called The Baster when Bateman spoke to Steve about it last year.  Hit the jump to check out five clips from the film:

CBS Films Acquires THE MECHANIC; Plans a Spring 2011 Release

Posted: August 8th, 2010 at 8:21 pm

CBS Films has acquired US distribution rights for director Simon West’s (Con Air, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) The Mechanic from Millennium Films.  A remake of the 1972 action thriller starring Charles Bronson, The Mechanic follows an elite hit man (Jason Statham) as he teaches his trade to an apprentice (Ben Foster) who has a connection to one of his previous victims.  The film was produced by Irwin Winkler, Robert Chartoff (Rocky, Goodfellas), David Winkler and William Chartoff and CBS Films is planning on releasing it next spring. Richard Wenk and Lewis John Carlino wrote the screenplay

Hit the jump for an image from the film and a few quotes from the press release:

New, Must-See Poster for YOGI BEAR; Features Tag Line “Great Things Come in Bears”

Posted: August 5th, 2010 at 7:43 pm

Warner Bros. has released a new poster for the 3D live-action/CG hybrid remake of Yogi Bear, and it both made my day and ruined my night.  I don’t remember the last time a poster for a family film has fascinated me so, but I won’t be able to sleep tonight.  I think the exact nature of what’s going on in the poster is open to a slew of crazy interpretations, so I’ll leave it up to you to fill in your own blanks.  I hope Yogi’s wild-eyed gaze in the image above has convinced you to check out the full poster after the jump.

3 Movie Clips, 4 TV Spots and Behind the Scenes Footage from DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS

Posted: July 11th, 2010 at 2:21 pm

Paramount and DreamWorks have released 3 movie clips, 4 TV spots and some B-Roll (Behind the Scenes Footage) from director Jay Roach’s Dinner for Schmucks.  The film is based on the French film film Le Diner de Cons and it tells the story of Tim (Paul Rudd), a guy on the verge of having it all.  The only thing standing between him and total career success is finding the perfect guest to bring to his boss’ annual Dinner for Extraordinary People, an event where the winner of the evening brings the most eccentric character as his guest.  Enter Barry (Steve Carell), a guy with a passion for dressing mice up in tiny outfits to recreate great works of art. The film also stars Jemaine Clement, Zach Galifianakis, Jeff Dunham, Bruce Greenwood, Ron Livingston, Stephanie Szostak, and Lucy Davenport.  Hit the jump to watch all the videos.  Dinner For Schmucks gets release July 30. 

SMALLVILLE Comic-Con News: Tom Welling, Cast and Producers Attending Sunday, July 25

Posted: July 7th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

With Smallville entering its 10th and final season, we’ve just been sent a press release which confirms the show will be at Comic-Con Sunday, July 25.  Also, while Tom Welling only made his first Comic-Con appearnace last year, he must have enjoyed his stay in San Diego as he’s attending along with showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, as well as series regulars Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman and Justin Hartley.

The panel is Sunday at 10:00–11:00 a.m. in Ballroom 20 and it’ll feature an exclusive sneak peek at clips from the final season’s premiere episode and the panel will answer fans’ questions.  Writer/producer Geoff Johns (chief creative officer at DC Entertainment) will moderate.  Hit the jump for the full press release:

Warner Home Video formally announces SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE as DC Universe Animated Original Movie coming Sept. 28, 2010

Posted: June 29th, 2010 at 9:23 am

Fans of the direct to DVD animated films from DC/Warner have another reason to rejoice. Following next month’s release of Batman: Under The Red Hood, the follow up will be Superman/Batman Apocalypse. Based on the DC Comics series/graphic novel Superman/Batman: Supergirl by Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is produced by animation legend Bruce Timm and directed by Lauren Montgomery (Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) from a script by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tab Murphy (Gorillas in the Mist).  Hit the jump for the high resolution cover art and the press release – which offers a lot more info on the release:

First Clip from BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD

Posted: June 24th, 2010 at 9:23 am

Warner Home Video has released the first clip from Batman: Under the Red Hood – the eighth entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies will be distributed on July 27, 2010.

The 54-second clip features an encounter between Batman and Red Hood.  In the film, Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. And when The Joker falls in the balance between the two forces of justice, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened.  Watch the clip after the jump:

Ruben Fleischer is Developing the Action-Comedy BABE IN THE WOODS at Columbia Pictures; Written by Mike White

Posted: June 22nd, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) is developing the action-comedy Babe in the Woods at Columbia Pictures.  Written by Mike White, the film centers on a female freshman from the Midwest who arrives at Yale and becomes a target of the New Jersey mob.  White will produce the project through his Rip Cord Productions banner.  Rip Cord’s David Bernad will also serve as a producer on the film.

Presidents of Columbia Pictures Matt Tolmach said in a press release, “Our experience working with Ruben on Zombieland was nothing short of amazing.  We love what Mike did with this script and could not be more thrilled to develop Babe in the Woods with these two guys. They bring the perfect blend of comedy and attitude to their projects.”

Fleischer is currently developing 30 Minutes or Less for Columbia which stars Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari and Jesse Eisenberg.

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