Posts Tagged ‘Paramount Pictures’
Posted by dominie in Films, News on November 12th, 2008
“If you’re going to do Star Trek there are many things you cannot change,” explains JJ Abrams. Feast your eyes below; the image is the first photo that Paramount has released of the new USS Enterprise, the NCC-1701 and Entertainment Weekly provided the goods.
The familiar look is the result of Abrams’ fusion of the TV-series Enterprise with the movie-franchise Enterprise. He continues to explain, “The Enterprise is a visual touchstone for so many people. So if you’re going to do the Enterprise, it better look like the Enterprise, because otherwise, what are you doing?”
Don’t forget, the trailer for Abrams’ Star Trek reboot arrives this Friday attached to Quantum of Solace. Following it will be available online Monday, November 17th.
Posted by dominie in Films, News on November 11th, 2008
/Film unveiled two new Star Trek posters from Paramount Pictures. One features Chris Pine as Captain James T Kirk and the other Zachary Quinto as Spock. Additionally the official movie website for Star Trek has been updated. The trailer has been attached to Quantum of Solace, so it will debut first in theaters and become available online Monday, November 17 at 10:00am pt/7:00am et.
JJ Abrams’ Star Trek arrives in theaters everywhere May 8, 2009.
Posted by dominie in Films, News on October 5th, 2008
The deal signed between Paramount Pictures and Marvel to distribute their studio’s next five self-produced films has announced the latest updates for release.
Iron Man 2 will hit theaters May 7, 2010. Its been rumored that Jon Favreau would like to do Iron Man 2 in IMAX like The Dark Knight or possibly even in 3-D. Paramount and Marvel have not yet come to a decision, but considering Iron Man’s gross at the Box Office, Favreau may very well receive the budget he needs to complete these shots.
Thor will also be released next summer, July 16, 2010 to be exact. According to Variety, Irish actor and director Kenneth Branagh is in talks to direct this big screen adaptation of Marvel Comics’ Thor. If a deal is signed, it will be Branagh’s first action-heavy movie since his 1989 Henry V, portraying the bloody British conquest of France.
For 2011, The First Avenger: Captain America premieres May 6 and The Avengers follows on July 15. The First Avenger, penned by David Self is set in WWII and will lead directly into the The Avenger, screenplay by Zak Penn, so the man cast as Steve Rogers also known as Captain America will be essentially filming both movies simultaneously. First Matthew McConaughey was rumored to play the role and the latest is Will Smith.
Lastly, an Iron Man 3 release date still has not been announced.
Posted by dominie in Films, News on October 1st, 2008
The official Press Release below confirms that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will follow in The Dark Knight’s path.
IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures today announced that director Michael Bay will shoot key sequences of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with IMAX(R) cameras. Bay will integrate the IMAX footage with state of the art CGI to create an unprecedented look and feel for the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s box office hit, Transformers. As previously announced, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be released to IMAX(R) theatres simultaneously with the movie’s wide release on June 26, 2009.
The movie sequences shot in traditional 35mm will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The IMAX DMR scenes will appear in the traditional “letterbox” shape, while scenes shot with IMAX’s cameras will expand vertically to fill the entire IMAX screen.
“The extraordinary level of detail and intensity captured by the IMAX camera creates many exciting possibilities for us with this film,” said Michael Bay, the film’s director. “IMAX’s all-encompassing format will take this story to a new level, and I am once again very excited to share The IMAX Experience with Transformers fans around the world.”
“The addition of another amazing title from DreamWorks and Paramount, combined with more groundbreaking use of IMAX technology by Hollywood’s top filmmakers, are examples of how far we have come as a company and a distribution platform over the past several years,” said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. “The growth of the IMAX theatre network, fueled by the economical benefits of the new IMAX digital system, is driving interest from virtually all of the top studios, which is resulting in more IMAX movies for audiences to enjoy.”
“Michael Bay’s innovative use of IMAX cameras will create a spectacular cinematic adventure for moviegoers next summer,” added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “We’re very excited to be integrated as a core part of the Transformers production, and with the skilled marketing and distribution teams at DreamWorks and Paramount, the timing is ideal given our expanding global audience and network footprint.”
The IMAX release of this movie was previously mentioned in IMAX Corporation’s second quarter results press release on August 7.
DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures Present In Association with Hasbro A di Bonaventura Pictures Production A Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production A Michael Bay Film “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, John Benjamin Hickey, Ramon Rodriguez, Isabel Lucas and John Turturro. The film is directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman. The producers are Don Murphy & Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. The executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. Based on Hasbro’s Transformers(TM) Action Figures. This film has not yet been rated.
Posted by dominie in News on September 15th, 2008
Friday the 13th fans can rejoice in news that Paramount has confirmed they are working on a brand new, revamped Friday the 13th box set. According to Dread Central, a reporter from Friday the 13th Films caught the news from a Paramount rep during a panel at The Scare Fest in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Paramount rep unveiled a few details you may be interested in. The new DVD box set is currently in development that will include a fully restored uncut format and be laden with infamous missing and extended scenes. Sources say a lot of planning is going into this development to offer fans a proper tribute to one of the most iconic killers ever put on film.
The goal is for the new set to hit stands in time for the remake’s release on February 13, 2009.
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Posted by bob in Films, News on August 10th, 2008
The Dark Knight continues to rule the box office as it takes the number one position for the fourth weekend in a row, the first time any 2008 release has achieved this. Its estimated haul of $26,030,000 pushes its domestic take to $441,541,000, faster than any movie in history.
In its second weekend Universal’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor dropped -60.2%, taking in just $16,113,000. With a total of $70,671,000, it chugs along although there has to be some concern that bad word of mouth, poor reviews and steep drop off may mean the franchise is running out of steam despite director Rob Cohen already talking a fourth film. (more…)
Posted by bob in Films, News on August 8th, 2008
M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray October 7. The package includes deleted scenes, a gag reel, a making-of documentary, and more. The film will be available in two DVD configurations – a single widescreen version and high-definition format on Blu-ray Disc with Digital Copy. Fox’s new Digital Copy allows viewers to quickly and easily transfer a digital version of the film to a Mac or Windows-based PC computer and then to select portable video devices including an iPod and/or iPhone.
Dread Central broke the news that Paramount Home Video is at work on the ultimate Friday the 13th DVD box set, capitalizing on the 2009 remake from Platinum Dunes. No details yet.
Anchor Bay has released the DVD details of the October 7 arrival of Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer:
• Audio commentary with director Jon Knautz, producer Patrick White, producer/actor Trevor Matthews and composer Ryan Shore
• Behind the Scenes featurette
• Creating The Monsters featurette
• Creating The Music featurette
• World Premiere: Sitges, Spain featurette
• Deleted scenes
• Storyboard comparisons
• Conceptual art gallery
• On-set still gallery
• Theatrical trailer
Posted by bob in Films, News on August 3rd, 2008
After a strong Friday showing, it looked as if The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor might topple The Dark Knight from the top of the box office. However, mostly negative reviews seem to have scared enough people away so it opened at number two for the weekend. It took in a healthy $42,450,000, under Universal’s estimates, but was beaten by Batman, who brought an additional $43,800,000 to Gotham City. The film now has earned a total of $394,887,000 in just three weeks and will clear the $400 million hurdle any minute now.
Showing surprising durability, Brendan Fraser’s other summer film, Journey to the Center of the Earth finished its fourth week in fifth place, taking in $6,875,000, totaling $73,140,000. (more…)
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 27th, 2008
There are probably no surprises with the box office results this weekend with The Dark Knight firmly in first place, earning another estimated $75,630,000. The drop off is interesting in that it’s a relatively modest -52.3%. To date, the second Batman film from Christopher Nolan has accumulated $314,245,000, faster than any other film in history.
20th Century Fox’s The X-Files: I Want to Believe debuted in a disappointing fourth place, taking in just $10,200,000. (more…)
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 27th, 2008
Sam Raimi knows how to work a room. After being lionized by the faithful for his work on the Spider-Man films, the audience was predisposed toward loving whatever he had come next. That just happens to be Drag me to Hell, an original thriller starring panelists Dileep Rao, Justin Long, and Alison Lohman.
Raimi explained he is inspired to produce horror films because he enjoys building suspense like telling a good campfire story. “Spider-Man has so many effects and I wanted to get back to the basics and have a small bunch and get back to a more intimate relationship with the actors and get back to the old campfire story.” (more…)
