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Jan 17, 1977
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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August 10, 2007
Saw IV's First Five Minutes Are Online! Opens in new window
If you've got a thirst for cinematic gore that just can't wait to be slaked until October 26, IESB has some good news for you -- the first five minutes of Saw IV, recently shown to Comic-Con attendees, have made their way online! More...

June 14, 2007
Wan Protects "Saw IV" Opens in new window
James Wan directed the original "Saw," then turned the sequels over to Darren Lynn Bousman. His partner, Leigh Whannell, continued to write the scripts. More...

June 13, 2007
Wan Aiming for Scary Action in "Death Sentence" Opens in new window
James Wan launched a whole franchise of serial killer movies with his original "Saw." Now he's stepping into the action genre, but promising to make it scary too. His upcoming "Death Sentence" is a revenge thriller starring Kevin Bacon. More...

March 15, 2007
New Writers Onboard, But "Saw IV" Still Promises Surprises -- And Jigsaw Opens in new window
After the success of "Saw III," the producers once again rushed a sequel into production. "Saw IV" is due out this October and creator/executive producer Leigh Whannell promises the franchise hasn't run out of surprises. Though there are plenty of rumors about how to handle Jigsaw's fate at the end of "Saw III," Whannell assures us that they won't do something lame. More...

January 22, 2007
"Saw" Director James Wan Talks "Saw IV" Opens in new window
Writer/director James Wan is prepping for the big-screen debut of his latest project, "Dead Silence," on March 23 -- but since he's also part of the creative engine driving the "Saw" franchise, that prepping involves answering a bunch of questions about this year's "Saw IV," expected in October. More...

May 5, 2006
"Saw 3" Cast Buzzing Opens in new window
The horror fans know they'll (seemingly) always have a new "Saw" flick to enjoy each October -- and they'll also be happy to know that series regulars Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, and Dina Meyer will be returning. And they'll be joined by newcomers Bahar Soomekh ("Mission: Impossible 3") and Angus Macfadyen ("Equilibrium"). More...

March 17, 2006
Dimension Sends "Saw II" Helmer To "Wichita" Opens in new window
"Saw II" director Darren Lynn Bousman has been tapped to helm new thriller "Wichita" for Dimension Films. More...

March 3, 2006
Jigsaw Returns this Halloween Opens in new window
Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, and Twisted Pictures today announced plans to develop and produce "Saw III," the next film in the psychologically intense and disturbing horror franchise, for an October 27, 2006 wide release. More...

October 13, 2005
3-Minute "Saw 2" Clip Available ... and Nasty Opens in new window
On the upcoming "uncut" DVD release of "Saw," you'll find a three-minute clip from the new sequel. But those hardcore movie geeks over at JoBlo's took it a step further by making the clip available online for you saw-crazed suckas. More...

July 18, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Saw 2 (teaser) Opens in new window
Fans of last year's indie horror hit "Saw" will want to head on over to the sequel's official site and check out the brief but tantalizing look at "Saw 2." First-time director Darren Lynn Bousman has taken over for James Wan (who is currently working on a thriller called "Silence"), although screenwriter Leigh Whannell is still on board. More...

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