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Tim Burton Says Frankenweenie Will Be “Real Low-Budget” By Peter Sciretta/Dec. 10, 2007 1:37 am EST As you know, Tim Burton recently signed a two picture deal with Disney which will allow him to make a feature length version of Frankenweenie. I always wondered how Burton convinced Disney to remake his 1984 short. The story about a young boy who brings his dead dog back from the dead, is sure to pose a couple marketing challenges for the Mouse House....

Tom Stoppard Rewriting Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood From Top To Bottom By Brendon Connelly/April 29, 2009 10:27 am EST Friedman’s report tells us that the script for Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood is being rewritten once again, this time by the incredible Tom Stoppard. If you aren’t familiar with Stoppard’s work as the consummate playwright (examples: The Coast of Utopia, The Real Inspector Hound, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) then you may well know him from his screenwriting (examples: Enigma, Brazil, Shakespeare in Love)....

Transformers’ Bumblebee For Sale On eBay By Peter Sciretta/July 11, 2007 11:54 pm EST I was cruising around eBay today when I noticed that Premiere Props is selling the screen used 1977 Yellow Chevy Camaro which turns into Bumblebee in Michael Bay’s Transformers movie (which coincidentally featured eBay product placement throughout). This Camaro is in overall good running condition with extensive upgrades throughout. The vehicle has a rebuilt V8 engine with a modified high rise double pump carburetor and modified headers....

VOTD: Groverfield By Peter Sciretta/July 22, 2008 12:00 am EST Groverfield by Artifex Studios The Pitch: A Sesame Street inspired Cloverfield parody . Watch More Cool Videos Here! Video of the Day is a daily feature of /Film showcasing geekarific video creations. Have a video we should be feature on VOTD? E-Mail us at orfilms@gmail.com. via: Fanboy VOTD: Groverfield By Peter Sciretta/July 22, 2008 12:00 am EST Groverfield by Artifex Studios The Pitch: A Sesame Street inspired Cloverfield parody ....

A Better Look At The Incredible Hulk By Peter Sciretta/Dec. 24, 2007 7:03 pm EST SHH has a better look at the new Hulk (seen above) from the upcoming Universal reboot/sequel The Incredible Hulk, which is due in theaters on June 13th 2008. I know that fanboys were upset with Ang Lee’s version of the character, particularly the special effects in the now infamous Superbowl advertisement. I was never really disappointed in the look of Lee’s Hulk (the story however…)....

ABC Family’s Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Sneak Preview By Peter Sciretta/Dec. 7, 2008 7:00 pm EST Last night ABC Family aired five sneak preview videos for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince during their Harry Potter weekend. You can watch the videos after the jump. The Story Love is in the Air Meet Professor Slughorn The Story of Tom Riddle Comedy ABC Family’s Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Sneak Preview...

Avatar 2 May Go Off Pandora, And Other Sequel Tidbits By Devindra Hardawar/Dec. 28, 2009 1:19 am EST According to a recent LA Times Hero Complex interview, which occurred on Avatar’s opening night, Cameron is considering exploring the other moons surrounding the gas-giant planet Polyphemus, which Pandora orbits. This confirms an earlier rumor by Market Saw, and it gives us an idea about the increased scope of the Avatar universe....

Carey Mulligan And Saoirse Ronan In The Frame For Geoffrey Fletcher’s Violet And Daisy By Brendon Connelly/April 5, 2010 4:34 am EST Geoffrey Fletcher’s screenplay for Precious has won awards from The Academy, Independent Spirit, NAACP, AAFC, Black Reel and more. It would seem he’s also being rewarded with a pair of cracking leads for his upcoming directorial debut. Violet and Daisy is described as “Thelma and Louise meets Superbad and Pulp Fiction”....

Casting Notes: Ewan McGregor In W.E.; Connelly, Kinnear And Tomei In Salvation Boulevard; Rebecca Hall In Everything Must Go By Russ Fischer/March 22, 2010 8:16 am EST Madonna is lining up some impressive talent for her sophomore directorial effort. W.E. already features Vera Farmiga and Abbie Cornish, and has now added Ewan McGregor. The film features parallel narratives. In one, McGregor will play King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry the American woman Wallis Simpson, played by Farmiga....

Cool Stuff: Back To The Future Wedding Cake By Peter Sciretta/Nov. 20, 2007 5:47 am EST Star Wars fans have gotten married in Stormtrooper outfits. Trekkies in Star Trek uniforms. But what do Back to the Future fans do when they tie the not? I wonder if Universal has ever rented out the Town hall backlot set for a super-fan’s wedding? I came across a photo of a Back to the Future themed wedding cake topper (?...

Cool Stuff: The Big Lebowski 10th Anniversary Edition By Peter Sciretta/July 21, 2008 4:30 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cool Stuff is a daily feature of slashfilm.com. Know of any geekarific creations or cool products which should be featured on Cool Stuff? E-Mail us at orfilms@gmail.com. source: DVDActive

Did You Know: Hot Rod Was Written For Will Farrell? By Peter Sciretta/July 24, 2007 7:37 pm EST Did You Know: Hot Rod was actually written for Will Farrell? We met with The Lonely Island Boys Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer earlier today and they shared with us the following story: This woman Pam Brady had written it. She had written for the South Park series, then she co-wrote the South Park movie, co-wrote Team America with Matt and Trey....

First Look: The Cast Of GI Joe [High Res] By Peter Sciretta/May 8, 2008 11:45 am EST Update: We’ve updated this story with high resolution photos that Paramount sent us. Paramount has released photos of the cast of Stephen Sommer’s live-action G.I. Joe movie. Chris Eccleston as James McCullen Destro XXIV. McCullen’s Military Armaments Research System is the largest manufacturer of state-of-the-art weaponry, providing high-tech arms to any side able to meet his price and will incite war where it does not exist....

Gatchaman Concept Art By Peter Sciretta/July 31, 2008 11:54 pm EST Felix Ip, creative director of Imagi, has released a new logo and a few new concept art for Imagi’s computer animated big screen adaptation of Gatchaman. TMNT director Kevin Munroe was originally attached to write and helm the project, however, he left the project to take on Dylan Dog. Scripted by Paul Dini (Lost, Batman: The Animated Series, Tiny Toon Adventures), the feature will focus on the formation of the Science Ninja Team and will have a slightly dark possibly PG-13 tone....

Geek Deals: 50% Off TV Shows On DVD By Peter Sciretta/May 20, 2008 3:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. That means you can own the first ten seasons (40-discs) of The Simpsons for only $227.99. Or you can own all six seasons of 24 (42 discs) for only $172. Or you can buy all ten seasons (50 discs) of Stargate SG-1 and all four seasons of Stargate Atlantis (20 discs) for only $357 (for 70 discs!...

Gus Van Sant In Talks To Direct Restless By Russ Fischer/Aug. 24, 2009 8:22 am EST THR reports that Gus van Sant is negotiating with Columbia to produce and direct a film called Restless. The basis is an original script by a first-time writer named Jason Lew. But Lew didn’t quite come out of nowhere; he was at NYU with Bryce Dallas Howard. The two acted in plays together, and the trade reports that she encouraged him to write the script, then took it to her father, who helped develop it for Imagine Entertainment....

HBO Running George Carlin Marathon Tribute By Peter Sciretta/June 25, 2008 1:58 am EST HBO has announced that they will be running encore presentations of George Carlin’s comedy specials in memory of the groundbreaking comedian. /Film reader Oscar passes along word that 11of his comedy specials will be presented over two nights on HBO2: Wednesday, June 25th 8:00pm George Carlin at USC (1977) 9:00pm George Carlin Again! (1978) 11:00pm Carlin at Carnegie (1983) 12:00am Carlin on Campus (1984) 1:00am Playin’ with Your Head (1986) Thursday, June 26th 8:00pm What Am I Doing in New Jersey?...

I Love You Phillip Morris Photo By Peter Sciretta/Aug. 26, 2008 2:30 am EST The first official production photo from the new Jim Carrey comedy I Love You Phillip Morris has been revealed on JimCarreyOnline. Adapted from Steve McVicker’s 2003 novel, and based on a true story. Carrey plays Russell, a criminal who falls in love with his cell mate, Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor). After Morris’ release from prison, Russell attempts a variety of bizarre prison escapes in hopes of reuniting with the love of his life....

Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible Sequel To Be A Feature Film By Brendon Connelly/March 19, 2010 4:41 pm EST According to John Barrowman’s Big Gay Nemesis, Neil Patrick Harris, when he returns as Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible, it’s going to be in a feature film. What’s more, he doesn’t think the record-breaking online distribution of part one is going to apply next time either. Is he thinking they’re going for a theatrical release?...

Michael Moore’s Sicko Vs. Die Hard 4 And Ratatouille?! By Peter Sciretta/May 9, 2007 12:50 am EST I love The Weinstein Co. They make some great films. But they seriously need to consider hiring a new marketing department? First Grindhouse bombs. Even Harvey blamed the film’s concept awareness and release date for most of the movie’s failure. Now Michael Moore’s latest film has gotten a release date.Sicko will hit theaters on June 29th, right up against Pixar/Disney’s Ratatouille and Live Free or Die Hard (which opens two days earlier)....