October 13, 2000

Apparently George Lucas is listening! Despite everybody and their uncle having a varied opinion of THE PHANTOM MENACE, it was clear to all that one character named Jar-Jar Binks...well, sucked! The good news is that George Lucas has apparently taken some of that criticism to heart and lessened Jar-Jar's part in EPISODE II, and even made him "more serious and wizened in the years that have gone by". Phew! A collective sigh of relief for all Star Wars fans, I am sure. 
  

October 13, 2000

So maybe Leo DiCaprio isn't the "king of the world"! Leo, who is currently filming THE GANGS OF NEW YORK in Italy under the watchful eye of director Martin Scorsese, apparently showed up 10 minutes late after his previous night's early hour bar-hopping foray with girlfriend Gisele in Rome, and was scolded by the director in front of the cast and crew. Leo, always the gentleman, apparently apologized to one and all for his tardiness. The film also stars Cameron Diaz and Daniel Day-Lewis.
  

October 13, 2000

So you loved THE CELL? You enjoyed REM's "Losing my Religion" video directed by the same man? Tarsem (Singh). Well, here are a couple of TV spots that the imaginative fellow directed a while back. The first is for Perrier and the second, Coca-Cola. Very CELL-like and "bizarre", to say the least. Thanks again to Bear aka Lours. Have a blast!

Perrier commercial by Tarsem
Coca-Cola commercial by Tarsem
   

October 13, 2000

Blair Witch Fans unite! A very cool "Web Fest" is going to be held very soon about the upcoming sequel entitled BLAIR WITCH 2: BOOK OF SHADOWS, which will include live webcasts and chats that will connect you with the legends of sci-fi and horror, as well as underground sources of the macabre. Here are only a few of the things that await you at the Web Fest:

• Chat with the director and stars from the upcoming movie, "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2"
• See and hear live performances from Perry Farrell and Poe, as well as surprise guest artists from the soundtrack!
• Win tickets to see the movie premiere with Marilyn Manson
• Explore the making of the Blair Witch Gathering of Developers PC Game trilogy with the original developers
• Discover the history of Witchcraft and learn about Wicca from the witches who live amongst you
• Contribute your own piece of history by sharing your creativity, ideas and experiences in the Blair Witch Community and enter contests for artwork and music.
• Build your avatar alter ego and creep around the 3D Blair Witch World
• Get a sneak peek at exclusive footage from the new movie and the new Sci-Fi Channel television special and bid on exclusive props and signed memorabilia
• Win prizes including electronics and games

Click to register now...
 

October 10, 2000

While we all wait for Guy Ritchie's follow-up to LOCK, STOCK & TWO SMOKING BARRELS to make it Stateside, France Premiere has once again gotten a nice scoop on some of the cooler pictures from the film, tentatively entitled SNATCH (might be changed for American release). Thanks again to Bear aka Lours for the heads-up. Click on pics below to see more:

October 10, 2000

Okay, so here's the first "official" unofficial review of the follow-up to the mega-successful BLAIR WITH PROJECT, entitled BLAIR WITCH 2: BOOK OF SHADOWS. Some of the reviewer's quotes include "BLAIR WITCH 2 is the worst sequel since EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC, and makes about as much sense" and "This movie pretty much ties BATTLEFIELD: EARTH for Worst Movie of 2000". Needless to say, this person REALLY didn't care for this film. The entire review is below and it includes minor spoilers.

Read the entire review for BLAIR WITCH 2 here
  

October 10, 2000

Everybody loves hearing about the latest rumors for movie sequels, and now Garth over at DH has put together a nifty list of some of the more recently rumored and confirmed follow-up flicks. They include:

• Inspector Gadget 2
• Ripley's Game (follows "Talented Mr. Ripley")
• The Santa Clause 2
• Timecop 2
• Tremors 3
• Under Siege 3
• Up Country: Generals' Daughter 2

For more info on all of these films, check out the October 10th news page on Dark Horizons
     

October 10, 2000

What's the first thing that a studio does after their film receives the biggest October box-office opening ever? Natch, they toss $1.1 million the way of the screenwriter of the original, Jim Herzfeld, and get him to write up a sequel...pronto! Herzfeld, who shared screenwriting credit with John Hamburg on MEET THE PARENTS (Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne did an uncredited rewrite), will begin writing immediately, hatching a second installment under the supervision of director Jay Roach. Roach, DeNiro and Stiller are expected to return for the sequel, although no deals have been signed with any of the principals yet. Roach is also developing a third AUSTIN POWERS movie with Mike Myers.