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Now, I know you read my review (if you can call it that) of an outstanding film called UNBREAKABLE. Let me give you some more info about this strange little film… first off, chances are when you are watching it, you’ll be curious about what the hell is going on. You’ll be waiting for something to happen. I’ll tell you this, the film’s true impact won’t hit you until well after you walk out of that theater. I can almost promise you that. Like SIXTH SENSE, this film makes you scratch your head for awhile until you say to yourself, “ Hey, that’s what happened! That’s so awesome!” For lack of a better phrase.
More advice to you… give the film a chance. Don’t write it off until you’ve thought about it, about what went on. Compare it to any Superhero film you’ve scene, or any comic you’ve read. Listen to Sam Jackson’s character.
Some exciting news dropped onto my lap recently, something that makes this movie even BETTER! Bruce Willis had an online chat recently, and stated that UNBREAKABLE is the first of a planned trilogy!!!! Barring any setbacks due to Box Office take. But knowing that this film doesn’t end where it ends enhances the experience… knowing that the story is continued… knowing that the surprise ending will serve a much higher purpose.
The film builds with each moment, and may even seem slow at times to some people (not me), but don’t let that get you down. I hate it when people argue about how a movie “is too slow”… like we need some big event every ten minutes. Films are supposed to tell stories, plain and simple.
So go to this movie, enjoy it! Think about it! Go out to a restaurant with your friends afterward and discuss it! It’s not perfect, but it’s a gem. Originality is basically null and void in Hollywood, but sometimes we get a treat…
(thanks to Cinescape, Harry Knowles, Jackass, and Bob) …
While talking to Comics 2 Film, series producer Flody Suarez revealed, "We've shot the first two and are editing them… Each episode's a week's worth of shooting and then there's a lot of post."
Regarding when the series will hit the small screen, Suarez says, "We hope to be on in March."
C2F reports that TV director Boris Damast helmed the first episode followed by Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest) on the program's second. This first of hopefully many seasons will consist of a total of eight episodes.
Bryan Singer is talking about the developing X-Men 2 movie. While talking to the Toronto Sun, Singer spoke of his current status on the future film, saying, "I have begun negotiating for the sequel… I really feel that we started something and I want to continue."
He adds, "I know that a lot of the actors are relieved. I want the actors to feel connected and really enjoy the experience. There were a lot of difficulties (in filming the original here last winter), but we really came out of it feeling like a family."
In answer to a question about if Singer would plan on filming in the Toronto area again for the second film, the directors says, "Yeah, I probably would. It was a really terrific experience (on the original). Great crew. People were very, very co-operative…The problems we had, had little to do with Toronto. It had to do with the compression of time. It was just horrifying, moving that quickly."
There's a number of movies based on Marvel comic books in the works and, now, one of the company's own is talking about some of them. While talking to the Comics Continuum, Marvel Studios senior veep Kevin Feige spoke of a number of Marvel projects.
Regarding the Hulk movie, Feige says, "It's in the best shape it's ever been. The draft [writer David] Hayter turned in is the movie to make."
In addition, Feige spoke of the Damage Control project in development at Brigade, saying, "The script is almost there. This should be a fun movie."
Feige also revealed that there's a movie project in the works based on the Skrull Kill Krew limited series. That series writer, Grant Morrison, is said to be also writing the film's script.
According to Variety, the production, which is budgeted in the $55M range, is set to begin pre-production in Prague after the Thanksgiving weekend. The project has a four-month, 85 day shooting schedule that should wrap in February.
… Is Kristen Johnston (Third Rock From the Sun) the actress most likely to wear the star spangled shorts in the Wonder Woman movie? According to Popcorn, the rumormill around Hollywood suggests that Johnston who may have already pushed aside Mariah Carey, Sandra Bullock and Catherine Zeta Jones for the role. Yes, the Insider is calling on this one. NOOOOO!!!!!!
Lions Gate Entertainment has announced a number of upcoming TV series and movie projects, some of which will be of interest to Cinescape Online readers. Among the TV series in the works are:
Jeremiah
Being developed as a backdoor pilot for the Showtime cable network, the potential TV series will be based on the European comic book series by Hermann set in near future when a society of children attempts to rebuild the world after a catastrophic virus annihilates everyone over the age of 12. The creative team on the series will include Joe Dante (Gremlins, Small Soldiers) and writer/producer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5). Scott Rosenberg will be the executive producer.
Ms. Tree
Based on the noirish crime comic by Max Allen Collins and Terry Beatty featuring a woman detective who carries on the business once operated by her late husband. The series will be an one-hour action program on the USA cable network.
On the telefilm side, Lions Gate has announced:
The Void
The film will tell the story of a ruthless CEO who holds a whistle blower captive when she tries to stop a top-secret particle acceleration experiment she fears may create a black hole on earth. Geri Barger developed the concept and wrote the screenplay. Gil Shilton is scheduled to direct.
The Fox TV network has committed to an unusual science fiction TV series that sounds like a cross between The Prisoner and Survivor. According to the trades, the as yet unnamed series is the creation of Tom Fontana (Oz) and will tell the story of the story of three people who have big secrets in their past. The three are eventually transported to a strange environment where they must establish a new set of rules to survive. Fontana will write the pilot script.
Though he's currently participating in the development of Star Trek X, Patrick Stewart is also very aware of what's been going on with the X-Men sequel. While talking to E! Online (via SCIFI.COM), the actor spoke of director Bryan Singer's negotiations, saying that the film's contractually attached cast is "keeping fingers crossed that Bryan Singer's going to direct the sequel."
Of course, talk of a sequel has been going on for quite some time, as Stewart says, "We were talking about it the Monday morning after the first great weekend. We were stunned--and, of course, thrilled. We never allowed ourselves to dream of something so successful."
Regarding how soon the project could be up and rolling, Stewart notes the impending threats of the actors and writers strikes, saying, "We're all wondering what impact that will have. At the moment, there's not even a storyline. I would be very surprised to see any production in the next 12 months."
John McTeirnan (The Thomas Crown Affair, Die Hard) may get the directing gig for Terminator 3, and they appear to have been true...maybe. According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, T3 producer Andy Vajna has been visiting the set of McTeirnan's Rollerball suggesting that something is up. Still, until McT signs on the dotted line, nothing is set in stone.
Who is going to get the important role of the female Terminator in the developing Terminator 3 project? According to Popcorn, the latest rumblings suggest that Carrie Anne-Moss (The Matrix) is a frontrunner for the role.
Disney has picked up a pitch for a pirate film project called Captain Kidd with an eye towards Ridley Scott helming it.
According to Variety, the project will be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer along with Scott Free, Ridley Scott's production banner. The script, which will be written by the men who made the pitch, Doug Cook and David Weisberg, will tell the story of the true-life pirate Captain William Kidd, who initially under the sanctions of the British government was allowed to attack French sailing vessels. Later, he ended up at odds with England resulting in his final fall.
According to Variety columnist Michael Fleming, Columbia Pictures and Amblin Entertainment will do what was previously thought impossible: get the Men In Black 2 project up and rolling before the impending actor and writer strikes. The date that is being eyed is June 4.
This doesn't mean that they're going to ignore the strikes, which are likely to shut down production. Their plans are much like what will be done on The Matrix sequels. As previously reported, the strikes have been put into the production plan as a momentary break in the production. During the break, the production will shift its attention to the special effects side of the coming films.
As far as Men In Black 2 is concerned, the production will initially focus its shooting on New York City locations that will involve special effects later.
As far as the acting leads of the film, Fleming reports that by the June 4 start date, Will Smith should have wrapped his work on the Ali biopic and Tommy Lee Jones should be done on The Hunted. Barry Sonnenfeld will, once again, direct.
That’s all she wrote for now folks. I’m off to watch some football and eat some turkey! First Thanksgiving as a married man, and first Thanksgiving away from family… so I better get off of the computerJ.
REMEMBER to check the archives to make sure you didn’t miss the last post which was posted two days ago, it’s a big one! ALWAYS check archives now so you don’t miss anything… I’m going to get at least three or four scoops per week now.
Other than that, have a GREAT holiday season! Go see UNBREAKABLE so it gets a huge opening, which means the trilogy will be set in stone!
Ken Miyamoto
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