May 27, 2011
Marvel Movie Madness! Part 9: Blade: Trinity
Jeff: Well, that was disappointing. But hey, when a movie includes a voiceover sequence and one character warning another with the hoary phrase "you're gettin' reckless" within the first 10 minutes, you kind of have to be grateful that it's at least telling you upfront that it isn't going to be any good. Even for the third installment in an action thriller vampire trilogy, Blade: Trinity is packed with "wait, what?" moments, from its cast full of talented character actors who had mortgage payments (including Eric Bogosian, Patton Oswalt, and Parker Posey, who clearly studied for her role by watching Sandra Bernhard in Hudson Hawk) to its laughably senseless plot (Dracula can shape-shift because he has very tiny bones?).
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August 13, 2008
What The Hell Happened To Wesley Snipes?
In the first part of a new Rotten Tomatoes feature, we examine the career ups and downs of our favorite fallen celebrities -- as charted by the Tomatometer, of course, and with only the best of intentions in mind.
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May 9, 2007
Jessica Biel: "Street Fighter"?
Remember that pretty rotten Jean Claude Van Damme movie that was based on a video game called "Street Fighter"? Well, you can bet the producers of the new version wish you'd forgotten.
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April 27, 2007
David Goyer to Direct "Magneto"
He's had his hand in a whole bunch of superhero flicks, and you can now add another one on to the filmography of writer/director David S. Goyer. He'll be directing and (re-)writing the "Magneto" flick for Fox.
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July 13, 2006
Snipes Deals With More Undead
Probably more than a little weary of doing military action flicks down in Romania, former star Wesley Snipes has signed on to star in "Gallowwalker," which is probably the only flick you'll ever see that has two consecutive Ws in its title. The story deals with guns and undead creatures.
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July 5, 2006
"Blade" Writer to Focus on the "Thor" Movie
Comic book genius David S. Goyer (he wrote the "Blade" trilogy and "Batman Begins") will be dusting off his computer and getting busy on Marvel's big-screen rendition of "Thor" -- in addition to the work he's already done on "Captain America" and "The Flash."
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May 12, 2006
"Blade: The Series" Draws (Much) Nearer
OK, so we're reporting on a TV show -- but it's a TV show based on a series of movies AND a very popular comic book character, so close enough. Remember that "Blade" series we talked about last year? Well, it's ready to hit the airwaves next month and IGN TV has a bunch of clips you might want to check out.
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February 23, 2006
Jessica Biel Joins Nicolas Cage's "Next" Project
Jessica Biel will co-star with Nicolas Cage and Julianne Moore in the sci-fi thriller "Next," which, like just about every sci-fi flick these days, is based on a short story by the late great author Philip K. Dick.
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September 7, 2005
Marvel Entertainment Announces Its "Big Ten" Lineup
Variety reports that Marvel Enterprises will now be known as Marvel Entertainment, and that they have ten potential movies lined up to produce, and for Paramount to distribute. Curious to see which characters Marvel didn't lease to the other studios? Well, of course "Captain America" is one of 'em!
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July 7, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Waiting
Yahoo! Movies brings the first trailer for the comedy "Waiting." Starring Ryan Reynolds ("Blade: Trinity"), Justin Long ("Dodgeball"), Anna Faris ("Scary Movie"), Luis Guzman ("Boogie Nights"), and David Koechner ("Anchorman"), "Waiting" is described (by me) as "Office Space Goes to Applebee's."
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June 27, 2005
David Goyer Will Helm an "Invisible" Adaptation
Writer/director David S. Goyer will helm "The Invisible" for Spyglass Entertainment and Touchstone Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter. Mick Davis' screenplay (which is based on the novel by Mats Wahl) was already made into a Swedish-language movie a few years back, but Spyglass Entertainment snagged the U.S. rights in 2002.
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June 13, 2005
Hensleigh Heads Over to the "Darksiders"
Writer/director Jonathan Hensleigh ("The Punisher") has been enlisted by New Line to bring "Darksiders" to life, says The Hollywood Reporter. The movie, "which revolves around a band of vampires that become special operatives for the FBI," has had a few filmmakers attached in the past, most notably David Goyer ("Blade: Trinity") and David Nutter (TV's "Dark Angel" and "Smallville").
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April 29, 2005
McCormack & Cochrane to "Shiver" Together
Rory Cochrane ("Dazed and Confused") and Mary McCormack ("Private Parts") will co-star in director Chris Gorak's "Forearm Shiver." Described by Variety as a "thriller (that) looks at a marriage in crisis against the backdrop of a toxic bomb explosion," the movie is now in production in Los Angeles.
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December 21, 2004
Goyer Talks Flash, Blade, and Thor
In an interview with Moviehole.com, "Blade: Trinity" writer/director David Goyer shares his thoughts on the "Blade" franchise, the Flash movie, and another comic book adaptation, Thor. If there is a fourth Blade movie, it may star someone else other than Wesley Snipes because "it's getting harder and harder to get Wesley to do these movies."
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December 17, 2004
Goyer Flashes for WB
Variety delivers what feels like a daily dose of comic book news when they inform us of David Goyer's next project. Fresh off of all three "Blade" movies and next year's "Batman Begins," Mr. Goyer will write, produce and direct (but not star in) "The Flash" for Warner Bros.
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December 13, 2004
Box Office: Ocean's Twelve 4th Highest Dec. Opener
If estimates hold, Ocean's Twelve's $40.9M opening will be fourth highest December opener of all time. Only the three Lord of the Ring films have better debuts. Return of the King holds the record with $72.6M, The Two Towers is second with $62M, and The Fellowship of the Ring is third with $47.2M. Ocean's Twelve's $40.9M opening is also better than its predecessor's $38M debut three years ago.
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December 7, 2004
Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris Plan to be Just Friends
MTV Movies brings us news on what Ryan Reynolds is up to next. With his "Blade: Trinity" due to hit theaters this week, and production now finished on his "Amityville Horror" remake, Mr. Reynolds plans a return to comedy country.
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