“The Canadians played a part of such distinction that thenceforward they were marked out as storm troops; for the remainder of the war they were brought along to head the assault in one great battle after another. Whenever the Germans found the Canadian Corps coming into the line they prepared for the worst.”
~British Prime Minister Lloyd George 1916-1922, After the Battle of the Somme.
The winner is post #125, Jenny, Congratulations!!! Enjoy the DVD!!
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Some martial arts enthusiasts have touted The Heroes of the East as the martial arts film to own.
The story is about a Chinese man who marries a Japanese woman through an arranged marriage. Somehow he manages to insult her Japanese martial arts family by issuing a challenge to her that is misunderstood by the them and repercussions ensue. The newlywed must prove his Chinese Kung Fu skills as a fighter through a series of duels with the seven Japanese martial artists who come to meet the challenge.
The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei and directed by Darren Aronofsky, was awarded the Golden Lion today at the Venice Film Festival. The film centers on a wrestler (Rourke) forced into retirement. He sets into motion a romance with an aging stripper (Tomei.) It’s hard to see Tomei as an aging stripper; she looked so good in Before the Devil Knows Your Dead.
‘Body of Lies’ opens October 10th, starring Leonard Dicaprio and Russell Crowe. Ridley Scott directed the film which deals with CIA operatives and terrorism.
Rachel Getting Married review in Variety was positive with the ensemble of actors creating a great movie. Looks like Demme made an excellent movie. Anne Hathaway is always good and Debra Winger also stars.
Somebody from Dreamworks whispered in IESB.net’s ear and told them that Shrek #4director Mike Mitchell, who is a Tom Cruise fan, hopes to use the mega star’s voice for the villain.
This is awesome news. He was hilarious in Tropic Thunder.
I believe, Tom Cruise last voice over was some time ago for a Saturday morning cartoon show about saving the environment.
Paramount Studios wants to shoot Torso starring Matt Damon as Eliot Ness early next year in Cleveland, reports the state’s website.
The movie relates the story of the state’s famous Torso or Kingsbury Run murders where at least 13 people were killed between 1934 and 1938. The killings were never solved, though.
Studio official, however, say they need incentives to shoot in Ohio. In fact, producer Bill Mechanic commented that without tax breaks the studio is likely to shoot interior scenes in Michigan and film streetscapes in Cleveland.
While everyone wants to see an Arrested Development film being done someday, one person does not: Michael Cera.
Fresh off the success of Superbad and Juno, the actor told The National Post that he wouldn’t want to see a movie of the series and that he doesn’t see a need for it if you can get the three seasons on DVD.
Cera additionally admitted that he has not heard anything about the project, despite lots of online talk for the film.
In today’s first bit of serial killer news, Tom Cruise and United Artists have purchased the rights to Monster of Florence, a thriller that recounts the story of eight double homicides believed to have been committed between 1968 and 1985 in and around the Italian Renaissance gem.
Written by Douglas Preston (co-author of The Relic), the project was not confirmed by United Artists, but it is being reported that Chris McQuarrie (Valkyrie) is adapting the screenplay, with Cruise producing and possibly starring as well.
The trades report that Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to release Vinyan in North American and Australian theaters. The deal was reportedly made before the film’s run at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Directed by Fabrice Du Welz, the film tells the story of two couples who lose their child in a tsunami disaster in Thailand. They believe he has been kidnapped by pirates and thus find a guide to explore the pirate-infested shores of Burma. However, they slowly lose themselves in a strange child-infested jungle, forced to face their inner demons.
To promote the upcoming third season of Heroes, NBC has released some images, showing our favorite characters in "heroic" poses. Check out this page for character shots.
The new season starts September 22 with an hour-long compilation show that will lead into a two hour premiere of the new season.
The third season is said to focus on a group of superpowered bad guys who will surely be squaring off against the heroes we have come to know till now.
NBC has released the following promo images for the third season of "Heroes," subtitled "Villains." The new season kicks-off on Monday, September 22 (8-9 p.m. ET) with an hour-long compilation show that will lead into an all new, two-hour premiere (9-11 p.m. ET).
With the critical and fan disappointment of Spiderman 3, the forthcoming sequel failed to ignite excitement. However, Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that the film will definitely be directed by Sam Raimi and starring original actor Tobey Maguire.
There’s no news about the plot-line of the fourth instalment, although many speculate that Dr. Curt Connors, who already appeared in Spiderman 3, played by Dylan Baker, will become one of Spidey’s regular enemies, The Lizard. James Vanderbilt is helming the script, and considering how engaging his script for Zodiac was, we may see a touter story than the pithy tales of Venom and Sandman.
While Maguire’s involvement is a relief for fans, who most saw as the ideal actor to play Peter Parker, as that ensures consistency throughout the series, I’m not convinced that Sam Raimi should return. Spiderman 3 felt tired, as if the director was going through the motions. A bit of directorial vitality is necessary if the franchise wants to continue.
Deadline Hollywood Daily is also speculating that Spiderman 4 and 5 will be directed at the same time.
Don’t get too excited, though, as we won’t be seeing another Spiderman film until 2011.
It looks like negotiations are moving forward for a sequel to Spike Lee’s Inside Man. Universal has placed Terry George in the writer’s seat with Lee set to come back and direct.
Currently called Inside Man 2, the characters played by Clive Owens, bank robber, and Denzel Washington, negotiator, remain in the sequel. However, Lee wants the script to be high-dynamic. Even more than the original.
Lee thought the original script was good but he wants it to be even better with a new high-tension situation.
The Jim Henson Company animation, UNSTABLE FABLES:TORTOISE VS. HARE! Brought to you by Genius Products and The Weinstein Company, this revamped children’s classic will be debuting on DVD September 9th.
UNSTABLE FABLES:TORTOISE VS. HARE races forward 15 years after the beginning of the infamous rivalry. Walter the Tortoise and Murray the Hare are ready more than ever for a long awaited rematch and this time their kids join the race for an all out competition - the ultimate race of the century!
This heart-felt and hysterical story features a fantastic celebrity ensemble including the voice talent of Emmy Award winner Jay Leno (Ice Age 2), Danny Glover (Dreamgirls), Vivica A. Fox (Ella Enchanted), Keke Palmer (Jump In!, Akeelah And The Bee) and three-time winner of Kid’s Choice Award for Best Actor, Drake Bell (Superhero Movie, “Drake and Josh”).
My daughter loved this DVD and wants you all to know that your kids will love this movie.
To enter the giveaway, post your name and I will pick the winner Wednesday, September 10th. Good luck!
Robert De Niro just arrived on the set of Edge of Darkness this week. Then, he bowed out and left the production.
De Niro planned on playing an operative sent to clean up the evidence in the murder of a young woman. Mel Gibson stars as the victim’s father, a homicide detective for the Boston Police Dept. who find outs about her secret life, a corporate cover-up and government secret plot.
Danny Huston, Shawn Roberts and Bojana Novakovic also star.
The filmmakers plan to shoot around De Niro’s character’s scenes pending a replacement.
Twitch wrote an impressive and telling review of JCVD, a spoof on Jean Claude Van Damme. The review was nicely detailed and revealing so much so that I took a peek at the trailer and posted it here. Enjoy the trailer and read the review.
TMNT co-creator and Heavy Metal publisher, Kevin Eastman, has revealed that the film incarnation of the publication has found a new home: Sony Pictures. We reported in July that Paramount had dropped the project.
"We developed it for Paramount in January… And it was time for them to make a decision and they were at odds with Fincher over another project, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button… they wanted him to reduce the running time," he explained, adding that the studio would not go forward with any of Fincher’s other projects if he didn’t comply with them. "And David said, Fine, f**k you, I’m going to set up Heavy Metal somewhere else,’ so we jumped over to Sony and set it up there."
Eastman expects production to begin this Fall, noting that Guillermo del Toro and Zack Snyder have expressed interest in helming segments.
One of my favorite authors Clive Barker recently spoke to MTV, revealing that he is up for remakes of his movies, including Hellraiser and Candyman, noting that as long as there is a good story to be told, the characters can be revisited many times.
He goes on to say that the last few Hellraiser movies went and used the character to make money with no story, and that is the reason they didn’t work. Barker is reportedly excited for the upcoming remake.
The writer also talked about the PG-13 rating that has found its way into horror movies lately.
"It’s one of the most disgusting developments in the last few years; the whole notion of a PG-13 horror movie to me is a contradiction in terms," he said. "It’s like having a XXX Disney picture. It doesn’t work."
From STYD comes word that Mark Pellington is attached to direct New Line’s Solace, an upcoming horror film with a psychic serial killer.
Pellington’s past work included The Mothman Prophecies, Arlington Road and Henry Poole is Here.
The movie follows a doctor with psychic abilities who meets his match in a serial killer with similar powers. The two then play a cat and mouse game which gets complicated as they can match each other’s moves.
The script has been drafted by Sean Bailey and Ted Griffin.
We all know how Guillermo del Toro, beloved director of Pan’s Labyrinth among others, is busy for the next ten years or so, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be doing a Hellboy 3 if the opportunity comes up.
Neither of the two Hellboy films released so far have achieved blockbuster status despite doing well enough at both the American box office and overseas theaters.
"I think they’ll decide when the last euro hits the piggybank," he said. "We laid the groundwork to have a magnificent third act. I’d like to return to an action franchise with 60-year-old actor Ron Perlman, because he’ll be scratching at that age when I get to it."
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Universal is interested in doing a TV series and online segments for the franchise to broaden its fan base before completing the trilogy.
Paramount Studios wants to shoot Torso starring Matt Damon as Eliot Ness early next year in Cleveland, reports the state’s 
While everyone wants to see an Arrested Development film being done someday, one person does not: Michael Cera.
In today’s first bit of serial killer news, Tom Cruise and United Artists have purchased the rights to Monster of Florence, a thriller that recounts the story of eight double homicides believed to have been committed between 1968 and 1985 in and around the Italian Renaissance gem.
The trades report that Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to release Vinyan in North American and Australian theaters. The deal was reportedly made before the film’s run at the Toronto International Film Festival.
With the critical and fan disappointment of 
TMNT co-creator and Heavy Metal publisher, Kevin Eastman, has 
One of my favorite authors Clive Barker recently 
From STYD comes 
We all know how Guillermo del Toro, beloved director of Pan’s Labyrinth among others, is 
