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William Goldman, Award-Winning Screenwriter & Novelist, Dies at 87[teaser]The writer behind Butch Cassidy and The Princess Bride has passed away.[/teaser] As reported by The Washington Post, writer William Goldman has died at the age of 87. Goldman was best known as the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men. According to his daughter Jenny, Goldman passed away at his home in Manhattan today from complications related to colon cancer and pneumonia. Throughout his career in Hollywood, Goldman wrote screenplays for several notable films, including the aforementioned Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman, and All the President's Men starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, along with scripts for A Bridge Too Far, Misery, Chaplin, Maverick, Absolute Power, and more. Likewise, he adapted several of his own novels into screenplays as well, including scripts for Marathon Man and The Princess Bride. As a novelist, Goldman began his career with The Temple of Gold in 1957. Several more books followed over the years, including novels like Boys and Girls Together and No Way to Treat a Lady. Meanwhile, Goldman got his start as a screenwriter in 1965 with the script for Masquerade, a comedy thriller based on Victor Canning's book Castle Minerva. His final credited feature-length works as a screenwriter include adaptations of Stephen King's novels Dreamcatcher and Hearts in Atlantis, and 2015's Wild Card, a remake of the 1986 film Heat based on his own novel. Beyond his daughter Jenny, Goldman is survived by his domestic partner of 19 years, Susan Burden, and his grandson. Source: The Washington PostPosted Fri Nov 16, 2018 at 07:45 AM PST by: -
New Trailer for Tim Burton's DUMBO Tugs at the Heartstrings[teaser]The live action adaptation of the Disney classic takes flight next year.[/teaser] Following an intial teaser, Disney has now released a new full trailer for Tim Burton's Dumbo. The movie is based on the animated film of the same name from 1941, and is set to soar into theaters on March 29, 2019. From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure Dumbo expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets. Check out the official trailer below! Dumbo is directed by Tim Burton and comes from a script by Ehren Kruger. The film is the latest in a series of recent live-action adaptations based on classic Disney animated films, including Maleficent, Cinderella, The Jungle Book, and Beauty and the Beast. Other live-action Disney re-imaginings in the works include Aladdin from director Guy Ritchie, The Lion King from Jon Favreau, and Mulan from Niki Caro. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Wed Nov 14, 2018 at 09:10 PM PST by: -
John Carpenter's STARMAN Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray[teaser]The Collector's Edition will be available on Blu-ray this December. [/teaser] Scream Factory is set to release Starman: Collector's Edition on Blu-ray on December 4. When his spacecraft is shot down over Wisconsin, Starman (Jeff Bridges) arrives at the remote cabin of a distraught young widow, Jenny Hayden (Karen Allen), and clones the form of her dead husband. The alien convinces Jenny to drive him to Arizona, explaining that if he isn't picked up by his mothership in three days, he'll die. Hot on their trail are government agents, intent on capturing the alien, dead or alive. En route, Starman demonstrates the power of universal love, while Jenny rediscovers her human feelings for passion. The release will feature a lossless 5.1 soundtrack and supplements include: • NEW They Came from Hollywood: Re-visiting STARMAN – featuring director John Carpenter, actors Jeff Bridges, Charles Martin Smith and script supervisor Sandy King-Carpenter • Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and Jeff Bridges • Vintage Featurette • Teaser Trailer • Theatrical Trailer • TV Spots • Still Gallery You can find the latest specs for Starman: Collector's Edition linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 4. Order the Blu-rayPosted Tue Nov 13, 2018 at 09:49 AM PST by: -
TOY STORY 4 Teaser Trailer Introduces New Character[teaser]Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the gang are heading back to theaters in June.[/teaser] Disney/Pixar has released the first teaser trailer for Toy Story 4. The animated sequel will hit theaters on June 21, 2019. Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy. Check out the teaser trailer below! Toy Story 4 stars Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog, Jodi Benson as Barbie, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Bonnie Hunt as Dolly, Jeff Garlin as Buttercup, Laurie Metcalf as Mrs. Davis, and Tony Hale as Forky. The film is directed by Josh Cooley (Riley’s First Date?) and features a story by John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich. Jonas Rivera (Inside Out, Up) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer of Inside Out) serve as producers. In addition, Randy Newman will return to compose the score. The original Toy Story was first released back in 1995. The movie was followed by Toy Story 2 in 1999, and Toy Story 3 in 2010. Meanwhile, beyond the Toy Story franchise, Disney/Pixar recently released Incredibles 2 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The movie serves as a sequel to 2004's The Incredibles. Source: Disney (YouTube)Posted Mon Nov 12, 2018 at 02:30 PM PST by: -
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics Legend, Dies at 95[teaser]It's a sad day, true believers.[/teaser] Stan Lee, the legendary co-creator of countless Marvel comic book superheroes, has passed away at the age of 95. Famous for being the face of Marvel, Lee made frequent cameo appearances in his later years throughout various Marvel Studios films, including this summer's Ant-Man and the Wasp and Avengers: Infinity War. "No one has had more of an impact on my career and everything we do at Marvel Studios than Stan Lee," said Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, in a statement on Twitter. "Stan leaves an extraordinary legacy that will outlive us all. Our thoughts are with his daughter, his family, and his millions of fans." According to a family representative speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Lee died early this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. At various points in his career, Lee served as a writer, editor, and publisher for Marvel Comics after first starting as a gofer for the company's predecessor, Timely Comics, in 1939. Teamed with artists like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Bill Everett, Lee co-created many of Marvel's most iconic superheroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, The X-Men, Doctor Strange, Daredevil, Thor, and the Silver Surfer. Movies based on his properties continue to help shape the blockbuster film industry, and fans have grown fond of spotting his various cameos appearances in big screen MCU titles. Check out the video below from SuperHeroesEvolution for a fun recap of every cameo he's had (as of December 2017). Taking to Twitter and Instagram to honor the legendary creator, several MCU stars and other collaborators have posted various tributes to Lee on social media, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Josh Brolin. View this post on Instagram I owe it all to you,,, Rest In Peace Stan... #MCU #Excelsior #legend #rip #stanlee #TeamStark ( 📸 @jimmy_rich ) A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:26am PST There will never be another Stan Lee. For decades he provided both young and old with adventure, escape, comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship and joy. He exuded love and kindness and will leave an indelible mark on so, so, so many lives. Excelsior!! — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 12, 2018 View this post on Instagram Stan Lee and Dr. Seuss and Ray Bradbury. That’s where it begins and ends with me. To those of us who have been so deeply affected by the humanity of his imagination, the understanding of reaching beyond our potential and the necessity of tapping into our immeasurable imaginations, we thank you and are forever indebted. Rest In Peace Dear Stan. You made our time here a better one. #ripstanlee @robliefeld A post shared by Josh Brolin (@joshbrolin) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:10am PST Lee is survived by his daughter and younger brother Larry Lieber. Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, VarietyPosted Mon Nov 12, 2018 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
Douglas Rain, the Voice of HAL 9000 from 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, Dies at 90[teaser]The man behind one of cinema's most iconic voices has passed away.[/teaser] As reported by CTV News and the Stratford Festival, actor Douglas Rain has died at the age of 90. Rain was best known as the voice of HAL 9000 in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. "Canadian theatre has lost one of its greatest talents and a guiding light in its development," said Antoni Cimolino, the artistic director of the Stratford Festival, in a press release. Rain was born in Winnipeg, Man., in 1928 and passed away from natural causes in Stratford, Ont on November 11. Beyond his iconic role as the sentient AI computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey and its 1984 sequel 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Rain was also a founding member of the Stratford Festival and helped establish the theatre company in 1952. Throughout his career, he performed in theatre all across Canada, including roles like Malvolio in Twelfth Night, the title role in King John, and Prince Hal in Henry IV, Part 1. Likewise, Rain was nominated for a Tony Award in 1972 for his performance as William Cecil in Vivat! Vivat! Regina!. "Douglas shared many of the same qualities as Kubrick's iconic creation: precision, strength of steel, enigma and infinite intelligence, as well as a wicked sense of humour," said Cimolino. "But those of us lucky enough to have worked with Douglas soon solved his riddle and discovered that at the centre of his mystery lay warmth and humanity, evidenced in his care for the young members of our profession." Rain is survived by his two sons, daughter, granddaughter, and daughter-in-law. Source: Stratford Festival via CTV NewsPosted Mon Nov 12, 2018 at 12:45 PM PST by: -
Ryan Reynolds Is an Adorable, Sarcastic Pokemon in First DETECTIVE PIKACHU Trailer[teaser]The Nintendo franchise is heading to the big screen in May.[/teaser] Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the title character, and is set to hit theaters on May 10. The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe. Check out the official trailer below! In addition to Ryan Reynolds, the film also stars Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) as Tim, Kathryn Newton (Lady Bird) as Lucy, and Ken Watanabe (Godzilla) as Lt. Yoshida. The movie comes from director Rob Letterman (Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens) with a script by Letterman and Nicole Perlman. POKÉMON Detective Pikachu is based on the popular Nintendo video game series which first launched in 1996. The franchise has since expanded into various animated shows and films, along with trading cards, toys, comics, apps, and other merchandise. This will be the first live-action movie adapted from the brand. Source: Warner Bros. (YouTube)Posted Mon Nov 12, 2018 at 11:33 AM PST by: -
BREAKING BAD Movie Reportedly in Development by Creator Vince Gilligan[teaser]A film set in the Breaking Bad franchise is in the works.[/teaser] According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Vince Gilligan is developing a new two-hour Breaking Bad film. Gilligan previously served as the creator and showrunner of the original series, and is also the co-creator of the current spin-off series Better Call Saul. Details on the proposed project are currently scarce, and it's not yet clear whether the film is being planned for a theatrical or television debut. Likewise, it's unknown if the plot will take place before or after the events of the original show or if series stars Bryan Cranston or Aaron Paul will reprise their character. And though a full plot synopsis has not been released yet, according to The Hollywood Reporter's sources, the story will "follow the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom." For those familiar with how the original show ended, this detail could indicate a focus on the character of Jesse Pinkman following the series finale. Vince Gilligan is expected to write, executive produce, and potentially direct the film. Meanwhile, Breaking Bad executive producers Mark Johnson and Melissa Bernstein are also reportedly involved. Though Gilligan, Sony, and AMC have not confirmed the movie's existence just yet, production is rumored to begin later this month in New Mexico under the likely fake title of Greenbrier. Breaking Bad originally premiered on AMC in 2008 and ran for five seasons. Meanwhile, the spin-off series Better Call Saul recently finished its fourth season and is set to return for a fifth season next year. If the rumored Breaking Bad film is indeed being eyed for a television debut on AMC, the move would align nicely with other recent news involving a series of Walking Dead TV movies being developed for the network. Source: The Hollywood ReporterPosted Wed Nov 7, 2018 at 09:10 AM PST by: -
DEADPOOL 2 Set to Return to Theaters as PG-13 Rated ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL[teaser]"The Merc with a Slightly Cleaner Mouth" is hitting theaters in December.[/teaser] As reported by Deadline, 20th Century Fox is gearing up to re-release Deadpool 2 as a new revamped PG-13 edit dubbed Once Upon a Deadpool. This reconfigured version will cut down on the original film's R-rated profanity and violence while also adding some fresh footage here and there in the form of a playful new framing device. The limited engagement release will premiere in theaters on December 12 and will run until Christmas Eve. The recently shot framing device was filmed in just one day and will consist of eight scenes interspersed throughout the flick. These sequences take their inspiration from Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride, and will feature Deadpool kidnapping Fred Savage in order to tell him a bedtime story. Savage originally starred in The Princess Bride as a child being read a book by his grandfather. Actor Ryan Reynolds came up with the appropriately meta concept along with Deadpool 2 screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Though the Deadpool films are famous for their irreverent and outrageous R-rated antics, the PG-13 cut will allow the movie to reach a larger and younger audience. Likewise, the new edit is seen as a way of testing out a more Disney-friendly version of the franchise in anticipation of Fox's upcoming acquisition by the company. It's not yet clear what Disney's Marvel Studios has in mind for the character, and this could be a way to see if Wade Wilson is a viable fit for the MCU. With that said, the decision to pull the trigger on a PG-13 Deadpool 2 didn't come lightly to star Ryan Reynolds. Speaking to Deadline, Reynolds said, "Fox has been asking for a PG-13 basically since the start in 2006. I've said no since 2006. Now, this one time, I said 'Yes' on two conditions. First, a portion of the proceeds had to go to charity. Second, I wanted to kidnap Fred Savage. The second condition took some explaining…" On that note, for every ticket sold to Once Upon a Deadpool, $1 will go to the F-ck Cancer campaign (which will be known as "Fudge Cancer" for the fundraising promotion). Meanwhile, it's not yet clear exactly how long the new Fred Savage scenes will be, but factoring in all the necessary cuts and newly added footage, the revamped PG-13 version will end up running about three minutes shorter than the original R-rated edit. Finally, for fans who still prefer their superhero flicks with plenty of blood, guts, and f-bombs, the R-rated cut of Deadpool 2 is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray. Order the Blu-ray Order the 4K Blu-ray Source: DeadlinePosted Mon Nov 5, 2018 at 09:12 PM PST by: -
Coming Soon to Blu-ray: SEARCHING, BETTER CALL SAUL, and More[teaser]Films starring John Cho, Rose Byrne, Charlie Hunnam, Emma Roberts, and more are all heading to Blu-ray.[/teaser] New info has been revealed for several upcoming Blu-rays from Universal, Cinetrove International, Lionsgate, Film Movement, Sony, Warner Bros., Paramount, MPI Media Group, and Magnolia. Here's a full rundown of recently revealed details and title announcements: First up, Universal will release Michael Noer's Papillon starring Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, and Roland Møller on November 6. Supplements will include: Deleted Scenes In addition, the studio is prepping Lenny Abrahamson's The Little Stranger starring Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, and Ruth Wilson for Blu-ray on November 27. Supplements will include: The Power to Haunt Inside Hundreds Hall Meanwhile, Harold Cronk's Unbroken: Path to Redemption starring Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson, Bob Gunton will hit Blu-ray on December 11. Supplements will include: The Making of Unbroken: Path to Redemption - Featurette Reliving the Revival - Featurette TODAY Interview with Will Graham "You Found Me" by Switchfoot - Music Video The Heart of Unbroken: Path to Redemption - Featurette The Making of Unbroken: Path of Redemption - Featurette Likewise, Peter Hoar and Jon East's The Last Kingdom: Season Three starring Alexander Dreymon, Eliza Butterworth, and Ian Hart is also due to arrive on December 11. Supplements will include: The Battles of The Last Kingdom Season Three And rounding out Universal's upcoming lineup will be The Purge: Season One starring Gabriel Chavarria, Jessica Garza, and Hannah Emily Anderson. Specs and supplements have not been announced yet, but pre-orders are now live. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Cinetrove International is bringing Marc Allegret's School for Love starring Brigitte Bardot, Isabelle Pia, and Jean Marais to Blu-ray on November 13. Supplements will include: School for Love Trailer (in English) Bonus Featurette: "BB: A Legend from the 50's" Photo Gallery Order the Blu-ray Lionsgate has announced plans to release Jesse Peretz's Juliet, Naked starring Ethan Hawke, Rose Byrne, and Chris O'Dowd on November 13. Supplements will include: Making Juliet, Naked Likewise, Scott Mann's Final Score starring Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, and Ray Stevenson will also hit Blu-ray on November 13. Supplements will include: Audio Commentary with Director Scott Mann, Writer Jonathan Frank, Actor Amit Shah, and Editor Robert Hall Deleted Scenes "Setting the Final Score" Featurette Meanwhile, Donald Petrie's Little Italy starring Hayden Christensen, Emma Roberts, and Alyssa Milano is due to arrive on November 20. Supplements will include: Behind-the-scenes featurette Trailer Gallery In addition, David L.G. Hughes' Viking Destiny starring Ian Beattie, Terence Stamp, and Will Mellor is being prepped for release on December 4. Supplements will include: “One True Heir: A Warrior’s Destiny” Featurette “Of Gods, Women & Men: The Cast” Featurette “Strength from Within: Staging the Battles” Featurette And rounding out the studio's upcoming lineup will be Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui's McQueen starring Bernard Arnault, Joseph Bennett, and Detmar Blow on December 4. Supplements have not been detailed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Film Movement will release Hirokazu Koreeda's The Third Murder starring Masaharu Fukuyama, Koji Yakusho, and Isao Hashizume on November 13. Supplements will include: Bonus Short Film: A Gentle Night (Directed by Qiu Yang | China | 15 minutes) Making of featurette Messages from the Cast - Interviews Illustrated booklet with excerpt from an interview with director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Why-We-Selected, and technical credits In addition, the label is bringing Takeshi Kitano's Outrage Coda starring Takeshi Kitano, Toshiyuki Nishida, and Tatsuo Nadaka to Blu-ray on November 20. Supplements will include: Outrage Offstage - Making of Documentary 'Beat' Takeshi Trailers Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Magnolia is prepping Crystal Moselle's Skate Kitchen starring Kabrina Adams, Tom Bruno, and Thaddeus Daniels for Blu-ray on November 20. Supplements will include: Behind the Scenes Deleted Scenes Photo Gallery In addition, the label will bring Andrew Bujalski's Support the Girls starring Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, and Dylan Gelula to Blu-ray on December 4. No supplements are currently listed for the disc. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Sony is set to release Aneesh Chaganty's Searching starring John Cho and Debra Messing on Blu-ray on November 27. Supplements will include: "Changing The Language Of Cinema" "Update Username: Cast and Characters" "Searching For Easter Eggs" "Audio Commentary with Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian" In addition, the studio is prepping AMC's Better Call Saul: Season Four starring Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, and Rhea Seehorn for Blu-ray. Supplements and an exact release date have not been detailed yet, but pre-orders are now live. Likewise, Yann Demange's White Boy Rick starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Eddie Marsan is also available for pre-order. Supplements and an exact release date have not been revealed yet. Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray Warner Bros. has announced plans to bring Netflix's Castlevania: Season One starring Richard Armitage, James Callis, and Graham McTavish to Blu-ray on December 4. No other details are currently listed. Order the Blu-ray Paramount is prepping Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone: Season One starring Wes Bentley, Gil Birmingham, and Kevin Costner for Blu-ray on December 4. Supplements will include: Inside Yellowstone Costner on Yellowstone Cowboy Camp Character Spots Working the Yellowstone: Production Design Working the Yellowstone: Special Effects “Yellowstone” Official Theme Music Composed by Brian Tyler Taylor Sheridan & Kevin Costner on Yellowstone Order the Blu-ray MPI Media Group is bringing Fedor Bondarchuk's Attraction starring Irina Starshenbaum, Alexander Petrov, and Rinal Mukhametov to Blu-ray on December 4. No supplements are currently listed for the disc. In addition, the label is prepping Johnny Kevorkian's Await Further Instructions starring David Bradley, Abigail Cruttenden, and Sam Gittins for Blu-ray on December 11. Supplements will include: Interviews Storyboards Concept Art Order the Blu-ray Order the Blu-ray You can find the latest specs for all of the titles listed above linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule.Posted Fri Nov 2, 2018 at 02:55 PM PDT by:
