Posted by dominie in Films, News on August 25th, 2008
Direct from Universal, Ain’t It Cool News has just received information that Oscar nominated and Grammy and Emmy award winner songwriter Danny Elfman will join The Wolfman crew to produce scores for the remake of the1941 classic horror, coming to theaters April 3rd 2009.
Elfman’s impressive filmography includes scores from many of Tim Burton’s films such as The Corpse Bride (2005), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) where he played the voice of Jack Skellington, and Burton’s 1989 Batman, for which he won an Academy Award. Other works include The Simpsons, Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Sleepy Hollow (1999), the Spider-Man series, Ang Lee’s Hulk (2003), and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).
As discussed previously, The Wolfman remake, directed by Joe Johnston (The Rocketeer, Jumanji, Jurassic Park III), will star Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving. Again, the new production is hugely reminiscent of the original film’s intention, opting for a vintage horror rather than splurging on purely gore and CGI like the common horror/slasher flicks we have become so accustomed to.
With this in mind, Elfman’s artistic ability to play on our emotions coupled with Rick Baker’s special makeup effects, seems to be the perfect combination that will surely bring forth the heartrending truth behind the apparent blood-lusting beast.
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 26th, 2008
Universal Studios hosted a panel at Comic-Con International previewing The Wolfman, due out in March 2009. Panelists included make-up artist extraordinaire Rick Baker, the Wolfman himself, Benecio Del Toro, and his costar Emily Blunt.
Baker, who normally waits for people to approach him, revealed that he personally went to Universal to say “I have to do this.”
Del Toro came to portray the doomed Lawrence Talbot because he loved the original 1941 movie as a kid. He had an original Wolfman poster at his house and his manager approached Universal, which got the long-planned project out of development hell. (more…)
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 25th, 2008
It’s not a full moon tonight, but Universal Studios has opened its website for The Wolfman. The March 2009 release, starring Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving, reinvents the classic franchise. Check it out at http://www.thewolfmanmovie.com/
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 17th, 2008
Rob Cohen reports that Paramount Pictures signed for the remake rights to Fred Dekker’s The Monster Squad. The 1987 original film featured the Frankenstein Monster trying to thwart Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and the Gill Man from ruling the world. Cohen produced the movie way back when and will likely reprise that role.
Posted by bob in Films, News on May 14th, 2008
The new incarnation of the Wolf Man has an official synopsis from Universal Studios.
“Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother…and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. (more…)
Posted by bob in News on April 11th, 2008
Universal Studios unveiled their complete cast list for their Wolf Man remake under director Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park 3).
In addition to Benicio Del Toro as the title character, the will boasts Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs), Emily Blunt (Charlie Wilson’s War), Art Malik (Messiah), Rob Dixon (Hannibal), Hugo Weaving (V for Vendetta), Nicholas Day (Amazing Grace), Michael Cronin (Foyle’s War), David Schofield (Pirates of the Caribbean), David Sterne (Elizabeth: The Golden Age), Roger Frost (Holby City), Clive Russell (Made of Honor), and Geraldine Chaplin (BloodRayne). The film is pencilled in for an April 3, 2009 release and one can only hope it’s the night of a full moon.
Meanwhile, Judd Nelson (Black Friday), William Devane (24), and Johanna E. Braddy (Penny Dreadful) have been added to the cast of The Grudge 3. It’s a direct-to-DVD release expected in time for Halloween.
Add Sean Patrick Flannery of the Boondock Saints to the cast of Bump.
