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[DFUSIONITE]

I love 3D movies, Jim Carrey's A Christmas Carol was bloody awesome in 3D, as was Toy Story 3 so no doubt i will want to watch at least some of the star wars re releases in 3D.

[dfusioness]

christmas carol was good, but unimpressed with toy story 3d, i prefer the kind of 3d that 'comes out' at you, like harry potter did, not keen on the depth 3d at all

[markav]

I hate what Lucas did to star wars.
I can't watch the originals any more without thinking of the annoying little whinging c*nt inside the darth vader suit. I hate for that George 
Oh well at least he didnt ruin indiana jones. Eh? he did? Why the fat little money grabbing !£"$%^&*(*&&

[GamerMan316]

Tony Curtis: 1925 – 2010

Tony Curtis, who channeled a rough childhood marked by tragedy into a polished and sustained career on the large and small screen for over sixty years, died yesterday at his home in Las Vegas, his daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis, has reported to People.com. He was 85.

Born Bernard Schwartz in the Bronx in 1925, Curtis grew up in poverty. The eldest child of immigrant parents, he had almost no formal education and began to sneak into the movies with his younger brother Julius as a means of escape. When he was 10 years old, however, the financial strain on the family became too much to bear and Tony and his brother briefly became wards of the state, admitted to an orphanage for a number of weeks before being reclaimed by his parents. This experience helped shape a strong sense of independence in the boy as Curtis was prematurely forced to learn one of life's toughest lessons; namely, that the only person you can count on is yourself.

In 1938, shortly before Curtis' bar mitzvah, his brother and constant companion Julius was tragically killed in a traffic accident. Devastated, Tony pulled further away from the conventional life that his parents had always hoped for in the belief that life was to be experienced head-on and hands-on and a few years later joined the Marines. He was honorably discharged after three years of service and with no other plans for a career, auditioned for the New York Dramatic Workshop when he realized the GI Bill would pay for acting school. As is so often the case, fate stepped in for Curtis, as he caught the eye of a theatrical agent during one of his many small stage appearances. Joyce Selznick just happened to be the niece of film producer David Selznick, who ended up offering a seven-year contract with Universal Studios.

Arriving in Hollywood in 1948 at age 23, he changed his name to Tony Curtis and quickly made an impression with a two minute role in 'Criss Cross' (1949), in which he makes Burt Lancaster jealous by dancing with Yvonne De Carlo. Based on the strength of that role, Curtis finally got the chance to demonstrate his acting flair, as he was cast in a small, but important role in Sierra (1950). This led to his first big-budget movie, Winchester '73 (1950), which allowed the ambitious, yet still raw talent the chance to act alongside Jimmy Stewart.

Curtis worked steadily throughout the early '50's, consciously working in various genres while actively seeking roles in movies that had some kind of social relevance. His breakout performance as the scheming press agent Sidney Falco in Sweet Smell of Success (1957) was the beginning of a great run for the versatile Curtis, who followed an Oscar-nominated performance as a bigoted escaped convict chained to Sidney Poitier in The Defiant Ones (1958) with a broadly comic turn opposite Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe in Some Like it Hot (1959).

He was drawn to roles and films that would challenge audiences. Curtis was advised against appearing as the subordinate sidekick Antoninus in the epic Spartacus (1960), playing second fiddle to Kirk Douglas, but he was taken with the part and the chance to work with the director Stanley Kubrick. He garnered a significant amount of controversy (and critical acclaim) by playing against type the self-confessed murderer Albert DeSalvo in The Boston Strangler (1968). It was around this time that Curtis ventured into television where he co-starred with Roger Moore in the series "The Persuaders!" (1971) and later, created memorable supporting characters in "McCoy" (1975) and "Vega$" (1978).

On the personal front, Curtis was an avid painter throughout his life and one of his surrealist works went on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2007. More famously, as he detailed in his autobiography "American Prince: A Memoir", Curtis had relationships with a number of famous actresses, including Natalie Wood and a brief, but widely publicized affair with Marilyn Monroe. He was married five times, most notably to Janet Leigh, with whom he had two daughters, Jamie Lee and Kelly Curtis. His last marriage, to Jill Vandenberg, who was 42 years his junior, was in 1998 and lasted until his death. Curtis had six children, five which survive him: two with Leigh, two from his second wife Christine Kaufmann, and two from his third, Leslie Allen.


RIP 

[dfusioness]

great actor, will be sadly missed -heaven just gained a really nice angel xx

[nCogNeato]

ooohh, new batman movie- another one you can take the piddle out of 

Rumour has it that Bale won't be involved, thank christ!!!   

I enjoyed Bale in the first.  His voice really wore on my nerves in Dark Knight.

The Nolans are what's important to me.  Everyone else involved are just moving parts.   

[GamerMan316]

Gary Oldman let slip a while back that he's returning, that'll do for me.   

[sambo]

The Nolans are what's important to me.  Everyone else involved are just moving parts.   

Each to thier own, But how they would fit into Batman I don't know.

[GamerMan316]

The Nolans are what's important to me.  Everyone else involved are just moving parts.   

Each to thier own, But how they would fit into Batman I don't know.

[dfusioness]

The Nolans are what's important to me.  Everyone else involved are just moving parts.   

Each to thier own, But how they would fit into Batman I don't know.

i love it

[GamerMan316]

Just Cause film rights optioned

Hamlet 2 producer L+E Pictures has optioned the film rights to Just Cause, according to film trade mag Variety.

Apparently Michael Ross is writing the script. Ross previously wrote Turistas, where, "A group of young backpackers' vacation turns sour when a bus accident leaves them marooned in a remote Brazilian rural area that holds an ominous secret." Amazing scenes, although clearly no Blood Surf.

Adrian Askarieh is reportedly helping develop the project before he and L+E shop it around film studios. Askarieh previously brought the Hitman film to the silver screen and is involved with the delayed Kane & Lynch film adaptation, so he has some previous when it comes to putting Eidos games in cinemas.

Just Cause 2 was released earlier this year and picked up 8/10 in its Eurogamer review. It sees slightly bonkers secret agent Rico Rodriguez trying to destabilise the island nation of Panau by... well, using his grappling hook to attach henchmen to passing aeroplanes and stuff like that.

At times it makes stuff like Crank seem eminently sensibly, and this is no bad thing.

[GamerMan316]

Zack Snyder To Direct Superman: The Man Of Steel

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's American film-maker Zack Snyder! Yes, the 300 and Watchmen helmer has landed one of the biggest gigs on planet Earth after being chosen by Warner Bros. to bring us Superman: The Man Of Steel.

Snyder will go immediately into pre-production once he's finished work on Sucker Punch. The director was on a short-list including Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Jonathan Liebsmann and Duncan Jones. Snyder told Deadline:

"I've been a big fan of the character for a long time, he's definitely the king of all superheroes, he's the one. It's early yet, but I can tell you that what David and Chris have done with the story so far definitely has given me a great insight into a way to make him feel modern. I've always felt he was kind of awesome. I'll finish Sucker Punch and get right at it."

Looks like Christopher Nolan – the man charged with being a creative consultant to Warners – has chosen the right man. Although from a music video background Snyder has become – like David Fincher – a proper film-maker in the eyes of audiences. He even managed to bring in a decent, action-orientated remake of Dawn of the Dead, which many conceded, didn't suck at all.

The new Superman will be produced by Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. David Goyer has written the script, and it probably won't be a domestic drama like Bryan Singer's under-whelming re-launch a few years ago.

[GamerMan316]

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Comedy Legend Norman Wisdom Dies Aged 95

For some the name Norman Wisdom won't mean a thing. He was an old man even when I was a kid, but many growing up in the 1980s and 1990s will remember the slapstick movies shown on television featuring Norman Wisdom with great warmth and affection. Even Charles Chaplin enjoyed his shtick – and that's coming from cinema's great comedic icon.

In a statement released by Wisdom's son, he announced the passing earlier today (4th October) at his home on the Isle of Man:

"Over the past six months Sir Norman has sustained a series of strokes causing a general decline in both his mental and physical health. He had maintained a degree of independence up until a few days ago. However over the last few days his condition rapidly declined. He was in no pain or distress and peacefully passed away."

Wisdom's popularity rose in the 1950s and '60s with a series of movies such as The Early Bird, The Square Peg and A Stitch in Time centred on the character of Norman Pitkin with his famous cry of "Mr. Grimsdale!" when ever disaster struck. In 1968, Wisdom joined the cast of The Night They Raided Minsky's directed by William Friedkin.

Wisdom also became an icon in the communist state of Albania, where his films were seen as embodying the spirit of the working man defeating the bourgeois oppressor. Wisdom took this with great humour and humility. In total he made 19 films and many sitcoms before retiring in 1990. In 2000 he was knighted Sir Norman Wisdom.

Norman Wisdom

1915 – 2010


A true legend and should a movie ever be made about him, Lee Evans would be the perfect choice to play him.   RIP.



Tony Gilroy Hired To Direct The Bourne Legacy

For those who thought the Bourne series finished perfectly – think again. Universal are currently sorting out a deal with writer/director Tony Gilroy to helm The Bourne Legacy. The studio initially hired the man back in June to bash out a new adventure for the popular movie character who showed Jimmy Bond a thing or two in the spy game.

Naturally you'll be wondering if Matt Damon will be coming in from the cold to play Jason Bourne once again. And the answer is: who knows. He has stated many times he's not interested in going back and he'd only consider it if Paul Greengrass returned to the director's chair. Will he reconsider his position?

Universal aren't letting go of their cash cow so easily and might even cast the role with a new actor. But would that work? And more importantly how would filmgoers react? Is there the distinct possibility that this could be a new era for Bourne? Will he become Bourne again? Or re-Bourne? The title is, after all, called The Bourne Legacy – heavily suggesting characters/things might have moved on.

According to Deadline, who broke the story, Frank Marshall will be producing with Jeffrey Weiner and Ben Smith of Captivate Entertainment. Universal touted a 2012 return for the man we last saw swimming off to an uncertain future in The Bourne Ultimatum soundtracked by Moby's classic Extreme Ways, but that's not likely at the moment... unless they rush like the wind!

Man, Universal want this movie so bad they can taste it.

[dfusioness]

sad news about norman wisdom, another great angel for heaven to look after, he can keep jack lemmon company x

[GamerMan316]

This Custom Scott Pilgrim NES Blu-ray Case Deserves To Be Official



Edgar Wright's adaptation Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on November 9, but sadly not in this fantastic fan-made case that accurately apes NES boxes (and cartridges) of old.

A seriously talented Scott Pilgrim fan sent word and photos of the Nintendo-themed throwback to Wright, explaining "I had originally intended to just turn the NES Cart into a hinged case, but as it turns out, standard sized discs don't fit in NES carts. So I modded the cart to just attach a disc holder to the back."

Head over to Wright's official site to see this classy custom creation in greater, but blurry detail.


Awesome!