Posted 10/5/11 5:59 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Dailies
Little did we think continued development on bringing "Arrested Development" to the big screen could be so exciting.
Last we heard, the developing miniseries and feature film was being eyed by Showtime and Netflix, but it looks like that isn't a done deal yet. Based on a new report, Hulu is also making a grab for the show in what is turning out to be a high profile bidding war. Check out Vulture for more.
Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump!
Posted 2/26/11 4:31 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, Oscars
There's been a lot of talk about the rivalry between "The Social Network" and "The King's Speech" at this year's Academy Awards, and the Best Director battle is no different.
Five worthy filmmakers will vie for their very own Oscar on Sunday night (February 27), but in all likelihood, the race is down to two men: David Fincher of "Social Network" and Tom Hooper of "King's Speech." But who will win? And is there anyone who can stop either one of them?
Check out our analysis of the Best Director race past the jump, and make sure to weigh in with YOUR pick for Best Director in our poll!
Posted 2/9/11 5:21 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Commentary, News
If there's one thing that Joel and Ethan Coen are the masters of, it's keeping their viewers on the edges of their seats. They're the masters of many things, of course, but just think of the countless suspenseful scenes we've already seen in their body of work: Brad Pitt in the closet in "Burn After Reading," Frances McDormand stumbling upon a not-so-conspicuous wood chipper in "Fargo," any scene with Javier Bardem in "No Country For Old Men." The list of horrific moments is looooong, folks.
With all of those scares fresh in your minds, consider the following: according to the Coen Bros. themselves, the dynamic directing duo are eyeballing what they've described as "a full-on horror movie." Say it with us now: yikes.
Posted 1/10/11 5:16 pm EST by Tom DiChiara in News
Director's Guild of America president Taylor Hackford has announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2010... and there really aren't any surprises in the five-man race.
The DGA's list includes a who's-who of men that have already cleaned up this awards season: Darren Aronofsky for "Black Swan," David Fincher for "The Social Network," Tom Hooper for "The King's Speech," Christopher Nolan for "Inception" and David O. Russell for "The Fighter."
"2011 marks the 75th anniversary of the DGA, making the celebration of this year's five nominees especially meaningful," Hackford said in announcing the contenders. "Their inspired films radiate the passion and unique vision of each of these filmmakers, who are about to become part of our Guild's rich history. My sincerest congratulations to all five nominees." Read More...
Posted 10/5/10 2:29 pm EST by Tom DiChiara in Trailers, Video
The teaser trailer for the Coen brothers' update of the 1969 John Wayne Western "True Grit" was plenty awesome in its own right, but the twice-as-long theatrical trailer that debuted today on Yahoo! just plain kills it.
Whereas the first trailer was as short on words as a steely-eyed gun-slinging drifter, the new one features some stellar Coen-scripted banter between Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges.
It also reveals more of the plot. We knew from the teaser is that Damon and Bridges play badass Texas Ranger LaBeouf and one-eyed, trigger happy U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, respectively -- a mismatched pair that teams up with 14-year-old Mattie (newcomer Hailee Steinfeld) to bring her father's killer Chaney (Josh Brolin) to justice. What we learn this time around is that Chaney then kidnaps Mattie, adding a new sense of urgency to the film. Read More...
Posted 4/29/10 4:30 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Dailies
-- Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Commando" will be remade under the directorial eye of David Ayer of "Training Day" fame. The movie will reinterpret Schwarzenegger's protagonist as "less brawny" and "more skilled in covert tactics." [Deadline]
-- Richard Gere and Topher Grace will co-star in "The Double," an upcoming spy thriller from writer-turned-director Michael Brandt. The film focuses on the partnership between a retired CIA operative and a young FBI agent as they attempt to hunt down an assassin. [The Hollywood Reporter]
-- After consulting Mattel's "Magic 8 Ball," Paramount has apparently decided that it would be wise to make a movie based on the popular toy. Jon Gunn and John Mann will write the film's script. [Deadline] Read More...
Posted 2/24/10 3:00 pm EST by Adam Rosenberg in News
That headline isn't a reference to the Coen brothers' remake of "True Grit" being an up in the air prospect. It's more my general shock and awe at the idea of the master filmmakers actually doing it.
The remake has actually been percolating in the public's mind since September, when the news first hit the trades. It was confirmed at the same time that Coen pal and Oscar front-runner Jeff Bridges would reunite with the Coens, taking the Rooster Cogburn role that was previously made famous by screen legend John Wayne. It was later revealed that stars Matt Damon and Josh Brolin were in discussions for key roles in the film, as Cogburn sidekick La Boeuf and main villain Tom Chaney, respectively. Now it looks as though the final puzzle piece has fallen into place, with a casting announcement of a relative unknown for the character of Mattie Ross. Read More...
Posted 9/30/09 3:00 pm EST by John Constantine in Commentary
By rights, Ethan and Joel Coen should not be the massively successful filmmakers they are. I’m not impugning their talent, skill or artistry with that statement; it's more that their movies are very, very strange. Weird by any standard, which makes it occasionally shocking to sit back and look at their success in popular culture.
Their movies, especially those made in the past ten years, are sold as mainstream motion pictures when they their tone and content should really sentence them to a boutique indie theater existence. When people gravitate towards entertainment that is easy to understand and comfortable to watch, how is it that guys who make something as densely surreal as “Barton Fink” or as willfully grim and ambiguous as “No Country For Old Men” are two of America’s favorite moviemakers? Read More...
Posted 7/30/09 6:30 pm EST by Adam Rosenberg in Dailies
Let's get right to it, shall we?
-- It's not exactly movies-related, but there's a new poster up for J.J. Abrams' hit series "Fringe." Both myself and MTV Multiplayer editor Russ Frushtick are fans of the show, and we were just joking at how uninspiring the poster is. I have to ask though... what the hell is Walter Bishop holding in his hand there? (Sci Fi Wire)
-- The first trailer for the Coen Brothers' next movie, "A Serious Man," has hit the Internet. I expect it to be glorious (the movie that is). (Apple)
-- "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" director Jay Russell will helm "Duncan" for Ben Kingsley's production company, SBK Pictures. It's about a grown woman reconnecting with a stuffed animal from her childhood. Kingsley will voice the toy. Sounds family-friendly to me! (The Hollywood Reporter) Read More...
** FOLLOW MTV MOVIES BLOG ON TWITTER! **
Daniel Radcliffe's Director Wish-List Includes Christopher Nolan And The Coen Brothers
Posted 4/20/11 3:12 pm EST by Terri Schwartz in Commentary, Interviews, Video
Daniel Radcliffe is at a point in his life where, in our opinion, he can do just about anything he wants.
Fortunately, as the "Harry Potter" star already told us when he stopped by to chat about his new musical "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying," he's already pushing himself to try as many new and exciting things as he can without falling into any sort of "child star" trap. We definitely recognize and respect that motivation, and we're sure that's a sentiment echoed by many people in Hollywood.
So when DanRad started listing off his dream group of film directors and actors that he would love to work with, we didn't think those hopes actually coming to life was as unrealistic as he seemed to. After the jump, we go through the people Radcliffe said he'd love to work on a project with and then offer our suggestions as to some potential team-ups.
Read More...
Tags christopher nolan, Coen Brothers, daniel craig, daniel radcliffe, edgar wright, Harry Potter, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, james mcavoy, judd apatow