A key player in BC’s film industry says the biggest grossing movie at the world wide box office won't help the Province compete with other regions offering bigger tax incentives. "I'm sure if Twilight was made again today, there's a very good chance it wouldn't have come to British Columbia,” says Pete Mitchell, a former BC Film … [Read more...]
Sorkin’s Steve Jobs Film Has Three Scenes
November 17, 2012 by
Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic is going to have a fairly unique layout - it'll consist of only three scenes that will unfold in real time. Talking with Newsweek, "The West Wing" creator and "The Social Network scribe revealed that "this entire movie is going to be three scenes, and three scenes only, that all take place in real time." … [Read more...]
McG To Visit The “Magic Castle” Film
November 9, 2012 by
McG ("Terminator Salvation," "Charlie's Angels") is set to direct the Magic Castle film in development at Radar Pictures and 20th Century Fox. Andrew Barrer and Gabe Ferrari are penning the script for this narrative feature about the famed private magic club in Hollywood. Ted Field and Mike Weber are producing. McG won't be able to tackle the … [Read more...]
Oscar Animation & European Film Award Noms
November 5, 2012 by
Twenty-one films have been officially submitted for consideration for the Best Animated Feature award at the Oscars in February. This list will be whittled down to five finalists which will all compete for the award. In alphabetical order, the list includes: "Adventures in Zambezia," "Brave," "Delhi Safari," "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax," … [Read more...]
Granville 7 screens last film before closing
November 5, 2012 by
Dozens of people lined up to see one last film at the Granville 7 Cinema before the curtain falls for good. Granville Street used to be known as theatre row. Granville 7, the last one remaining, is shutting down because it's too costly to upgrade the facility. Patrons are disappointed to see it go. "I think it's sad, I mean it was the last … [Read more...]
“Chopper” Comic & Web Series Becomes Film
November 4, 2012 by
The L.A.-based marketing agency Dilemma is seeking co-producers for a feature film adaptation of Martin Shapiro's horror comic "Chopper". Described as a modern-day spin on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", the story follows a headless motorcycle rider looking for vengeance in the afterlife. Earlier this year, Dilemma produced an ambitious nine … [Read more...]
“Locke & Key” Becoming A Film Trilogy
November 4, 2012 by
Over a year ago, the Fox network decided not to order a series adaptation of the haunted house comic "Locke & Key". The move was a surprise as a Mark Romanek-directed pilot starring Miranda Otto, Nick Stahl and Jesse McCartney was produced and scored praise from reviewers who saw it. Now, Universal Pictures has acquired the property and … [Read more...]
New “Riddick” Film Gets An R Rating
November 1, 2012 by
It looks like Vin Diesel got his wish as "Riddick" is going to get drenched in bodily fluids. Universal Pictures' upcoming third film featuring Diesel's famed anti-hero character has officially been given an R rating by the MPAA. The film scored the rating for "strong violence, language and some sexual content/nudity." This will come as welcome … [Read more...]
Cusack Joins “Cell” Film Adaptation
October 31, 2012 by
John Cusack is attached to star in the film adaptation of Stephen King's psychological thriller novel "Cell" at Cargo Entertainment. The story follows a father who sets out to find his wife and son in the wake of a catastrophic pulse transmitted via mobile phones. Adam Alleca ("The Last House On The Left") co-wrote the script with King. The … [Read more...]
No Two-Part Bond Film Says Craig
October 31, 2012 by
One of the more interesting factoids amidst the news last week that John Logan will be penning the next James Bond film solo is that it is the first of a two-parter. If true it would be the first time the franchises would've attempted such a trick. Daniel Craig however shot down that particular idea recently during "Skyfall" promotions. He tells … [Read more...]
