Monthly Archives: September 2008
“300″ Director tackles Video Games
Variety reports that Zack Snyder, director of 300, has signed a deal with EA, launching him into the world of video games. Snyder will work with EA in their Playa Vista studio to develop game properties which may later spin … Continue reading
Marvel Seeks Director for “Thor”
Variety reports that Marvel is in talks with Kenneth Branagh to direct one of their upcoming films, “Thor”. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige‘s choice of Branagh is surprising, as Branagh hasn’t really directed an action-heavy film since his debut on … Continue reading
Pixar Retells ‘John Carter of Mars’
Andrew Stanton, director of Wall-E, is currently writing and directing “John Carter of Mars” for Pixar with co-writer Mark Andrews. Stanton is intentionally trying to put a new spin on the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs novel. Pixar General Manager Jim … Continue reading
Disney Showcases Upcoming Films
AWN reported on the celebrity studded showcase Walt Disney Studios held at the Kodak theater Wednesday. The announcements included information on all of their upcoming live action and animated films, with some changes made to scheduling. The big news was … Continue reading
LucasArts Unleashes Force
Variety reports that LucasArts’ new addition to the Star Wars videogame franchise, “Star Wars: The Force Unleashed” is selling like hotcakes. In its first five days, it sold an astounding 1.5 million units worldwide. Strong debut makes it the fastest-selling … Continue reading
Videogames: Trion Wins, Midway Loses
Variety is reporting that Trion World Network, an online videogame company, raised $70 million in their third round of funding. Sources of funding include Time Warner and NBCU, Act II Capital, and DCM, and Trinity Ventures. On the other end … Continue reading
Russia says “Stop” to South Park
The Hollywood Reporter says that the Russian channel 2×2 has suspended broadcasting of “South Park” and other shows due to treats of loss of its broadcast license. “The channel disagrees with the experts’ decision (on the content of ‘South … Continue reading
Ottawa Winners Announced
AWN reports that the Ottawa International Animation Festival came to a close last night. Here’s the list of winners from the closing ceremony showcase: NELVANA GRAND PRIZE FOR BEST INDEPENDENT SHORT ANIMATION CHAINSAW (2007), directed by Dennis Tupicoff, Australia GRAND … Continue reading
‘Meatballs’ Rounds Out Cast
Variety reports that Anna Faris (The House Bunny) and Bill Hader (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) have been chosen as the voices for the lead characters in “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, a 3D project by Sony Pictures Animation. James Caan, … Continue reading
Igor Reviewed by HR
“Igor” (produced by Exodus Film Group) will be opening this Friday in theaters nationwide. Hollywood Reporter’s Stephen Farber reviewed the film, and says “Bottom Line: Great cast can’t turn this into “Shrek.” Everyone wants to get into the potentially lucrative … Continue reading
