Warner Bros. is securing the rights to Neil Gaiman's acclaimed comic book
Neil Gaiman's comic book series “The Sandman” is coming to television. Securing the comic's rights from its sister company DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. is currently considering several writer-producers for the series. And “Supernatural” creator Eric Kripke is an early favorite for the j ...
Read More'My Name is Bruce' sequel may add some horror icons to its cast
Describing it as the "300" of horror comedies, actor Bruce Campbell is hoping for another round of amusing monster mayhem with "Bruce vs. Frankenstein," a sequel to his 2007 film "My Name is Bruce." Campbell is currently juggling work on "Bruce vs. Frankenstein" with his role on USA Network's “ ...
Read MoreCast assembles as film prepares to shoot in early September
Now that piranhas have enjoyed a bite from the box office, "Shark Night 3D" is assembling its cast and preparing to lens in early September. "Snakes on a Plane" and "The Final Destination" director David R. Ellis will helm the film, which is based on a script by Jesse Studenberg and Will Hayes (" ...
Read More'True Blood,' however, not so lucky
The past week of Emmys ended up being good for "Dexter," even if it didn't mean a trophy for best series or lead actor. Steve Shill, who directed "The Getaway" for "Dexter," won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series. It was Shill's first nomination, and his first win. He got his st ...
Read MoreBoth films separated by just $300,000 at the box office
"The Last Exorcism" wants to be the No. 1 movie at the box office, but it may have to wait until Monday to find out if it finished there. Right now, however, the mock documentary directed by Daniel Stamm, has a slim $300,000 lead over "Takers," the Hayden Christensen film that was directed by Joh ...
Read MoreAlso, the sequel's sizable script may have forced Dimension Films to extend the shoot
Dimension Films has signed Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell to join Wes Craven's "Scream 4," which recently added more than two weeks to its shooting schedule. Set to launch a new trilogy in the studio's popular slasher franchise, "Scream 4" is now filming in Michigan with Craven ("A Nightmare on El ...
Read MoreActress stars in the prequel to John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic
Mary Elizabeth Winstead recently revealed details about the premise of the prequel to John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic "The Thing." Playing Kate Lloyd, a gutsy Antarctica scientist, Winstead ("Scott Pilgrim Vs The World") faces off against a shape-shifting alien that mercilessly corrals her a ...
Read MoreAdam Green's sequel enjoys the widest release of a genre film without a rating in more than 25 years
"Hatchet II" is taking an axe to the MPAA. AMC Theatres will release the film nationwide Oct. 1 with no MPAA rating, making it the widest release of an unrated genre film in more than 25 years. Confrontations with the MPAA are nothing new for writer-director Adam Green ("Frozen"), who was told ...
Read MoreSurvivors seek safety in a devastated world overrun by the undead in AMC's upcoming series
AMC will air the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” on Halloween. Based on Robert Kirkman's acclaimed zombie-apocalypse comic, "The Walking Dead" makes its debut Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. ET during the network's 14th Fearfest, which is a 14-day marathon of more than 50 thriller and horror film ...
Read MoreSuccess of 'Survival of the Dead' Blu-ray, DVD release will shape his future films
George A. Romero intends on continuing his legendary zombie franchise if his latest film, "Survival of the Dead," enjoys a successful Blu-ray and DVD release. The film is the sixth installment of his popular undead series, and the second in a proposed four-film chronicle focusing on minor charact ...
Read MoreDimension Films is basking in the bloodletting as the remake earns $10 million at the box-office, positive critical response
Dimension Films is moving forward with a sequel to "Piranha 3D" after it grossed $10 million at the boxoffice and earned favorable critical reaction. Directed by Alexandre Aja ("Haute Tension," "The Hills Have Eyes"), the reboot of Joe Dante's 1978 film unites humor, terror and unrestrained gore ...
Read MoreThe film ’11 11 11’ will open in theaters Nov. 11, 2011
Darren Lynn Bousman is helming a horror-tinged thriller called “11 11 11,” which will open in theaters Nov. 11, 2011. The film will draw on conspiracy theories surrounding the numerological significance of the number 11, with the idea that the specific date of Nov. 11, 2011 will have special ...
Read MoreBad Robot film based on a concept by 'Lost' director Jack Bender
J.J. Abrams and his production company Bad Robot are moving forward with “7 Minutes in Heaven,” a story of a teenage make-out game that takes a shocking turn. “7 Minutes in Heaven” is based on a concept by Jack Bender, who is tentatively set to helm the next Jack Ryan film and who directe ...
Read MoreRemake of 1987 film to give vibe of 'Poltergeist,' 'The Goonies'
A mysterious hole unleashes a terrifying army of pint-sized demons in director Alex Winter's 3D remake of "The Gate," a film inspired by movies from his childhood. Having helmed such films "Freaked" and "Fever," Winters is perhaps best known for playing Bill in "Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure ...
Read MoreAfter a six-year delay, the director will finally shoot his adaptation of the Gardner McKay novel
“Carrie” director Brian De Palma will helm an adaptation of the Gardner McKay novel “Toyer,” according to Vulture. Reports of this project originally surfaced six years ago, but now it will finally get off the ground as an independent production. “Toyer” is the story of a “seria ...
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