April 12, 2012
Total Recall: Best Luc Besson Productions
The poster for this weekend's Lockout shouts "Brought to you by the producers of Taken" -- a list that includes a certain Luc Besson, who might be best known as a director and screenwriter, but who's also stayed surprisingly busy behind the scenes of a long and impressively eclectic list of films over the years. Naturally, we decided now would be the perfect time to take an appreciative look back at some of the best Besson productions, so grab a bucket of popcorn and your finest French dictionary -- it's time for Total Recall!
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March 12, 2009
Kamen, Besson Ready to Get Taken Again
After years spent in Hollywood's creative wilderness, "Taken" screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen is right where he wants to be: partnered with Luc Besson, responsible for a string of action hits, and prepping for a "Taken" sequel.
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January 29, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Three New Films Battle Super Bowl Frenzy
With all eyes on Tampa Bay for the Super Bowl, Hollywood offers three counter-programming options for those looking for something a little different. Fox releases the kidnapping thriller Taken, Paramount also delivers teen girls in distress with the suspense chiller The Uninvited, and Lionsgate counters with a few laughs with the Renée Zellweger comedy New in Town.
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November 14, 2008
Luc Besson Preps Return to Sci-Fi
He still has to get through work on a pair of "Arthur and the Invisibles" sequels first, but Luc Besson tells Collider that he's ready to return to sci-fi -- as soon as next year.
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November 20, 2007
RT on DVD: Live Free or Hairspray This Thanksgiving
Good news, blockbuster fans: this week in home entertainment features a crowd-pleasing toe-tapper (Hairspray), the return of John McClane (Live Free or Die Hard), another harrowing star turn by Christian Bale (Rescue Dawn), and plenty more (Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, Ghosts of Cite Soleil, Chappelle's Show Collection).
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March 19, 2007
Rolling Stones Get Animated With "Ruby Tuesday"
Back in the psychedelic '60s, The Beatles got animated for the film "Yellow Submarine." Four decades later, it's the competition's turn. The Rolling Stones have licensed 12 of their songs for an animated film to be produced by Luc Besson, who is on an animation kick since "Arthur and the Invisibles."
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March 14, 2007
Besson Contemplates Post-"Fifth Element" Return to Sci-Fi
"The Fifth Element" was Luc Besson's only foray into science fiction. Though praised by many fans and critics, the experience was so frustrating for the filmmaker that he has never tried the genre again. But now that technology would make such films easier, he's got ideas.
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March 13, 2007
"District B13" Sequel Yes, American Remake No
The Luc Besson produced "District B13" made such waves in Hollywood, introducing Parkour as a new martial arts style, that studios immediately wanted to make it their own. Besson, however, said no to a remake.
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March 12, 2007
"Transporter 3" to Shoot Next Year
With the success of "The Transporter" and "Transporter 2," completing the trilogy seems like a no brainer. Yet, there has been little confirmation about plans to move forward, until now. Producer Luc Besson suggested a start date for a third adventure of Frank Martin the Driver.
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February 13, 2007
The "Hitman" Claims a Release Date
Fox's game-to-movie adaptation "Hitman" aims to hit theaters in October of this year ... but the flick doesn't go into production until this April. Raise your hand if you think this one will get bumped back to next February.
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January 30, 2007
Sundance Reviews: Short and Sweet, A Review Roundup
We know some of you hate reading those cumbersome long reviews, so here's a gaggle of Sundance screening write-ups in three sentences or less. See if you can look forward to "Resurrecting the Champ," "Angel-A," "King of California," "Smiley Face," and more!
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January 17, 2007
Olyphant Pursues "Hitman" Contract
Timothy Olyphant has been linked to the movie based on the "Hitman" video game, though he says there is no official contract, pun intended. He's in talks though, and hopes it comes together.
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December 11, 2006
Tim Olyphant Replaces Diesel's "Hitman"
For a while there it looked like Vin Diesel was going to star in Fox's big-screen version of the "Hitman" video game ... but now it looks like "Deadwood" star Timothy Olyphant (who stole most of "The Girl Next Door") has earned that assignment.
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September 12, 2006
Director Luc Besson Gives Up Camera for Civic Projects
Director Luc Besson tells the Associated Press that "Arthur et Les Minimoys" (Arthur and the Invisibles), which will open Jan 12, 2007 in the States, is his last movie as a director. The 47 year-old Besson says he will devote himself to civic projects from now on, including starting a foundation to help youths in France's inner cities.
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June 7, 2006
(French) Trailer Bulletin: Luc Besson's Arthur and the Minimoys
Luc Besson's new animated adventure epic is called "Arthur and the Minimoys," and it'll hit American screens later this year courtesy of WeinsteinCo. Until then you can check out this brand-new trailer ... but you'll only understand the dialogue if you speak French!
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May 25, 2006
Sony Buys Besson's "Angel"
French filmmaker Luc Besson, who produces tons of flicks but hasn't directed one since "The Messenger," has directed a new movie. It's a comedy called "Angel-A," it debuted in France late last year, and Sony's arthouse division just bought it.
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July 6, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: The Transporter 2
Kick on over to Yahoo! Movies for your first peek at Jason Statham in "The Transporter 2," which, as anyone with working eyeballs can plainly see, is the sequel to "The Transporter." Directed by Louis Leterrier ("Unleashed"), this sequel is about a bodyguard / chauffeur / professional butt-kicker who finds himself protecting a small boy from several nasty people with guns.
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