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"Terminator: Genesis" Updates
44 minutes ago
"Terminator: Genesis" the first new film in a stand-alone trilogy, has finalized its main cast:
Arnold Schwarzenegger will reprise his role as a futuristic, weaponized 'cyborg', "Game Of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke as freedom fighter 'Sarah Connor', and Jason Clarke ("Zero Dark Thirty") as 'John Connor', for director Alan Taylor ("Thor: The Dark World").
The new film will be released by Paramount June 26, 2015.
"The Terminator" released in 1984, was inspired by themes and premises by science fiction author Harlan Ellison, then scripted by Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron, with direction by Cameron.
Arnold Schwarzenegger played the 'Terminator', a 'cyborg' sent back in time from the year 2029 to 1984 to kill 'Sarah Connor' (Linda Hamilton).
'Kyle Reese' (Michael Biehn), a soldier from the future, is sent back in time to protect Sarah, so that her unborn son could lead the future resistance forces.
Three sequels were »
- Michael Stevens
"American Hustle": Enter Jennifer Lawrence
55 minutes ago
Sneak Peek more footage and images of Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence in director David O. Russell's dramatic crime feature, "American Hustle", co-starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams.
The film is loosely based on the FBI 'Abscam' operation of the late 1970's and early '80s:
"...In 1978, con artists 'Irving Rosenfeld' (Bale) and 'Sydney Prosser' (Adams) have met, started a relationship, and are working together.
"Sydney has improved Irving’s scams, posing as British aristocrat 'Lady Edith Greensley'.
"They are a well-matched couple, but Irving is reluctant to leave his adoptive son with wife 'Rosalyn' (Jennifer Lawrence), who will not divorce him.
"FBI agent 'Richie Dimaso' (Bradley Cooper) catches Irving and Sydney in a loan scam but offers to release them if Irving can line up four additional arrests..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "American Hustle"...
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- Michael Stevens
Racy Footage From A "Need For Speed"
57 minutes ago
Sneak Peek new footage of 'camera cars' from the racing feature, "Need for Speed" starring "Breaking Bad" Emmy Award winner Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, and Imogen Poots:
"...in a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic 'Tobey Marshall' (Paul)—who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side—reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-nascar driver 'Dino Brewster' (Cooper).
"Just as a major sale to car broker 'Julia Bonet' (Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter.
"Two years later and fresh out of prison, Tobey is set on revenge with plans to take down Dino in the high-stakes 'De Leon' race—the 'Super Bowl' of underground racing.
"To get there in time, Tobey must run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet, dodging cops coast-to-coast and dealing with fallout from a dangerous bounty Dino put on his car. »
- Michael Stevens
"Donnie Brasco" Director Rooting For "The Day Of The Triffids"
58 minutes ago
According to reports, Mike Newell ("Donnie Brasco") will direct a new feature based on the science-fiction classic "The Day Of The Triffids" by author John Wyndham:
The original 1951 post-apocalyptic novel about a plague of blindness which befalls the entire world, allowing the rise of an aggressive species of plant, has been previously adapted into a 1962 feature, three radio drama series in 1957, 1968 and 2008, and two TV series in 1981 and 2009.
"...'Bill Masen' is a biologist who has made his living working with 'triffids' – tall plants capable of aggressive and seemingly intelligent behaviour.
"They are able to move about by 'walking' on their roots, appear to communicate with each other, and possess a deadly whip-like poisonous sting that enables them to kill their victims and feed on their bodies.
"Masen developed a theory that the triffids were bio-engineered in the Ussr and then accidentally released into the wild when a plane smuggling their seeds was shot down. »
- Michael Stevens
"Arrow" - 'Deathstroke' Revealed
1 hour ago
Sneak Peek your first look @ the DC Comics' character 'Slade Wilson' aka 'Deathstroke' (Manu Bennett) in full costume, from an upcoming episode of The CW's "Arrow" TV series, adapting DC Comics' 'Green Arrow' superhero character:
'Deathstroke', debuting in DC's "The New Teen Titans" #2 is a mercenary, genetically augmented by the government to be the perfect soldier.
According to executive producers Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, there will be numerous 10 DC Comics characters that will appear on "Arrow" includng :
'Felicity Smoak-Raymond' debuting in DC's "The Fury of Firestorm #23 , appears in the series as the manager of a computer software company who takes up the fight to keep 'Starling City' clean.
'Walter Steele', debuting in DC's "Green Arrow' Vol 4 #1, is the new CEO of 'Queen Industries'.
'Merlyn', debuting in DC's "Justice League of America" #94 appears as a villainous archer and member of the deadly 'League of Assassins'. »
- Michael Stevens
Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight"
1 hour ago
Although writer/director Quentin Tarantino has halted further development of his Old West screenplay "The Hateful Eight", designed to be a 70-millimeter Western epic, certain story details from the script have now leaked online:
"...the script is an ensemble Western, with the story broken into the chapters 'Last Stage to Red Rock', 'Son of A Gun', 'Minnie’s', 'The Four Pasengers' and 'Black Night, White Hell'. There are parts for Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, Samuel L. Jackson and Christoph Waltz. Jackson and Madsen would play bounty hunters returning 'human plunder' to a town called 'Red Rock' in exchange for hefty rewards.
"Their characters, a former major in the Union army and a man named 'John Ruth', dominate the first two of the script’s five chapters. They run into a Southerner named 'Chris Mannix' on the road, and three of them, along with their driver »
- Michael Stevens
Footage From Oscar Nominee "Nebraska"
1 hour ago
Sneak Peek footage from director Alexander Payne's Oscar-nominated 2013 comedy-drama "Nebraska", starring Bruce Dern and Will Forte:
"...'Woody Grant' (Dern), found walking in traffic is stopped by a police officer and picked up by his son, 'David' (Forte), who learns that Woody wants to go to Lincoln, Nebraska to collect a $1 million sweepstakes prize he has won.
"When David sees the sweepstakes letter, he realizes that it is a mail scam to make a person purchase magazine subscriptions. He returns Woody to his home, where David's mother 'Kate' (June Squibb) becomes annoyed by Woody insisting on collecting his money..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Nebraska"...
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- Michael Stevens
New Footage From "The Walking Dead"
6 hours ago
Sneak Peek more new footage from AMC's ultra-violent 'zombie' TV series "The Walking Dead" returning February 9, 2014, with an episode written by series creator Robert Kirkman and directed by series Special Makeup Effects Artist Greg Nicotero:
"...following the devastating events of the mid-season finale, 'Rick' and the group are still reeling from the loss of their home, family, and friends.
"With the destruction of the prison, we see the group of survivors broken apart and sent on divergent paths, unsure of everyone else’s fate.
"What was a challenging life behind fences and walls grows that much more perilous and precious as they are exposed to new dangers, new enemies, and heartbreaking choices.
"They will have their faith thoroughly tested — a faith that breaks some of them and redeems others.”
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Walking Dead" Mid-Season Premiere...
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- Michael Stevens
Spielberg's New 'Alien' TV Pilot
6 hours ago
Amblin TV ("Falling Skies") will co-produce with ABC Studios a TV pilot for an 'alien' drama series titled "The Visitors", based on author Ray Bradbury's short story "Zero Hour", that was previously adapted by EC's "Weird Fantasy" comics in the 1950's:
"...'The Visitors' chronicles the race against the clock to defeat an unseen alien enemy out to destroy the world using our most precious resource (children) against us..."
Executive producers are Amblin’s Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey and Steven Spielberg.
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- Michael Stevens
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier"- Hail 'Hydra' ?
7 hours ago
According to new reports, several 'good guy' characters in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", could be sleeper agents of 'Hydra', a terrorist organization in Marvel Comics, referencing the mythical 'Lernaean Hydra':
"Hail, Hydra! Immortal Hydra! We shall never be destroyed! Cut off a limb, and two more shall take its place! We serve none but the Master—as the world shall soon serve us! Hail Hydra!"
The organization first appeared in "Strange Tales" #135, headed by businessman 'Arnold Brown', who was killed as 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' tried to crush the organization. It soon returned funded by 'Baron Wolfgang von Strucker', with the support of Third Reich super-villain the 'Red Skull'.
Possible Hydra agents in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" could include Robert Redford's character 'Alexander Pierce'.
Maximiliano Hernández's character 'Jasper Sitwell'.
Garry Shandling's character 'Senator Stern'.
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- Michael Stevens
'Deathlok' Gears Up For "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D."
11 hours ago
A Marvel Comics character, created before 'Terminator' and 'RoboCop' will appear on "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.":
'Deathlok' (the 'Demolisher') celebrating his 40th anniversary in Marvel Comics will appear on a new episode of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiering on ABC Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
"...transformed into the 'cybernetic' solider against his will, 'Mike Peterson' (August Richards) must struggle to find the man in the machine.
"With a high-tech eye that allows him to see through walls, super strength and increased speed courtesy of a cybernetic leg, will 'Deathlok' fight alongside the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or against them?..."
Deathlok debuted in Marvel Comics' "Astonishing Tales" #25 (Aug. 1974), created by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench.
Cybernetic enhancements grant him superhuman speed, strength, durability and reflexes, with the ability to repair bodily damage and track multiple objects.
Click the images to enlarge »
- Michael Stevens
Official Costumes Reveal Movie Characters
11 hours ago
Sneak Peek officially licensed costumes showcasing characters from the upcoming features "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", "Guardians Of The Galaxy" and "Maleficent":
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier":
"...after the cataclysmic events in New York with 'The Avengers', Marvel's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' finds 'Steve Rogers', aka 'Captain America', embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk.
"Captain America and the 'Black Widow' enlist the help of a new ally...
...the 'Falcon' to battle against an unexpected and formidable enemy — the 'Winter Soldier'..."
"Guardians of the Galaxy":
"...in the far reaches of space, Us pilot 'Peter Quill' finds himself in the middle of an intergalatic conflict, as he goes on the run with the galactic freedom fighters - the 'Guardians of the Galaxy'...
"...to defeat a cosmic force of epic proportions..."
"Maleficent":
"...from Disney, »
- Michael Stevens
'Lorelei' On "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D."
23 hours ago
According to reports, the character 'Lady Sif' (Jaimie Alexander) will appear in an episode of "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.", to search for the super-villain 'Asgardian' 'Lorelei', played by actress Elena Satine ("Magic City"):
Created by writer/illustrator Walt Simonson, debuting in Marvel Comics' "Thor" #337 (November 1983), 'Lorelei' is the sister of 'Amora', aka 'The Enchantress'.
"...in the story arc, Lorelei agrees to help 'Loki' trick Sif, the lover of 'Thor' into getting jealous, so Loki turns into 'Thor' and the two kiss.
"When Sif finds them, she is furious and strikes them both to the ground before storming out..."
Like all Asgardians, Lorelei is extremely long-lived, immune to all Earth diseases, and resistant to conventional injury.
Lorelei may have the potential for having mystical powers like her sister, but she has chosen not to develop it to the same extent.
Her great beauty and seductive »
- Michael Stevens
Vancouver Film Production Update: February 2014
23 January 2014 9:15 PM, PST
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for February 2014:
Arrow - Season 2
TV Series
Jul 10/13 - Apr 17/14
Continuum - Season 3
TV Series
Nov 20/13 - Apr 11/14
Falling Skies - Season 4
TV Series
Sep 10/13 - Feb 11/14
Once Upon A Time - Season 3
TV Series
Jul 11/13 - Apr 03/14
Some Assembly Required
TV Series
Aug 12/13 - Mar 07/14
Supernatural - Season 9
TV Series
Jul 11/13 - Apr 24/14
The Tomorrow People
TV Series
Jul 17/13 - Apr 07/14
Wayward Pines
TV Series
Oct 28/13 - Feb 20/14
When Calls The Heart
TV Series
Sep 09/13 - Feb 20/14 »
- Michael Stevens
Toronto Film Production Update: February 2014
23 January 2014 9:15 PM, PST
From TorontoFilm.Net, here is the Toronto Film Production Update for February 2014:
Hannibal- Season 2
TV Series
Sep 10/13 - Mar 20/14
Haunted Peak
Feature
Feb 10-May 13/14
Hemlock Grove- Season 2
TV Series
Oct. 1/13 – Feb. 25/14
Life
Feature
Feb. 18 - Mar 21/14
Orphan Black- Season 2
TV Series
Sept 23/13 – Feb. 18/ 14
Remedy- Season 1
TV Series
Sep. 30 – Feb. 1/14
Rookie Blue Season 5
TV Series
Jan 20 – Jun 9/14
Ruby -Season 3
TV/Web series
Aug. 15 - Mar 21/13
The Divide- Season 1
TV Series
Dec. 2/13 – Ma/14
The Intruders
Feature
The Listener- Season 5
TV Series
Jan 06 - May 16/14
The Strain- Season 1
TV Series
Sep 16/13 – May 9/14 »
- Michael Stevens
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier"- The Wings Of The 'Falcon'
23 January 2014 8:11 PM, PST
Take another look at spoiler set images and footage from Marvel Studio's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", featuring crime-fighter 'Sam Wilson' aka the 'Falcon' (Anthony Mackie):
"...'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' picks up where 'Marvel’s The Avengers' left off.
"'Steve Rogers' struggles to embrace his role in the modern world as he teams up with 'Natasha Romanoff', aka 'Black Widow'.
"Together they battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy...
"...in present-day Washington, D.C...."
'Captain America' was created by writer Joe Simon and illustrator Jack Kirby, debuting in "Captain America Comics" #1 (March 1941).
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"...
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- Michael Stevens
New Footage From "X-Men: Days Of Future Past"
23 January 2014 8:06 PM, PST
Sneak Peek new clips of footage from director Bryan Singer's super-powered 'mutant' feature "X-Men: Days Of Future Past", starring Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Peter Dinklage, Omar Sy, Halle Berry and Daniel Cudmore:
"...the film is based on the 1981 comic book storyline 'Days of Future Past'...
"..published in Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" #141 and #142 by writer Chris Claremont and illustrator John Byrne.
"Premise introduced the idea of an alternate future for Marvel's mutants...
"...that grew out of the 'Brotherhood of Evil Mutants', killing an important senator...
"...leading to a future where all mutants are hunted by robotic 'Sentinels'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "X-Men: Days Of Future Past"...
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- Michael Stevens
Gal Gadot Will Star In "Justice League"
23 January 2014 7:44 PM, PST
Sneak Peek footage of actress Gal Gadot revealing she has signed a 3-picture deal to play 'Diana Prince' aka 'Wonder Woman' for director Zack Snyder's upcoming "Man Of Steel" sequel, a "Wonder Woman" stand-alone feature and a "Justice League" film:
At the age of 19, Gadot joined and served for two years as a soldier in the 'Israel Defense Forces', training as a motorcycle rider and weapons handler.
Gadot continues as spokeperson for fashion clothiers "Castro", as well as leading international campaigns for "Captain Morgan" rum, and the "Vine Vera" skincare ranges.
In 2008, Gadot played the lead in the Israeli drama "Bubot" ("Dolls"), followed by her work as 'Giselle' in the feature "Fast Five", performing her own stunts.
In 2010, Gadot had a role in the action-adventure "Knight and Day", followed by a part in "Date Night".
Then Gadot reprised her role as Giselle in "Fast & Furious 6".
Click the images »
- Michael Stevens
Stephen Verona's "Boardwalk"
23 January 2014 7:43 PM, PST
From Mvd Entertainment Group, Sneak Peek footage from director Stephen Verona's 1979 long-lost indie feature "Boardwalk", now available on DVD and Blu-ray March 25, 2014, starring Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg and Janet Leigh:
"...married for 50 loving years, 'David' (Strasberg) and 'Becky' (Gordon) have lived in the same 'Coney Island' neighborhood for most of their life together. But the area is not what it used to be, and their children ask them to move. A powerful and determined man, David states, 'I left one country, I'm not about to leave another. This is where I choose to live and nobody, but nobody, is going to make me leave'. But Becky becomes ill and David must make his final stance against a group of vandalizing thugs..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Boardwalk"...
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- Michael Stevens
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1"
23 January 2014 4:36 PM, PST
Take another look @ images from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1", directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Danny Strong, as the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel "Mockingjay", the final book in "The Hunger Games" trilogy and the third installment in "The Hunger Games" film series, starring Jennifer Lawrence:
"...'Katniss Everdeen' reluctantly leads the districts of 'Panem' in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt 'Capitol'.
"As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates to the point of destruction of the other districts by the Capitol, Katniss must decide for herself whom she can trust...
"...and what needs to be done, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
Click the images to enlarge »
- Michael Stevens
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