2013 was a great year for science-fiction films. We had superheroes (Thor: The Dark World, Man of Steel, Iron Man 3), the end of the world (The World’s End, This is the End), aliens (Riddick, Dark Skies, The Host), dystopias (Oblivion, Elysium, Ender’s Game, Pacific Rim), space exploration (Europa Report, Gravity), and another Star Trek film. This year’s crop of upcoming sci-fi films are full to the brim with goodies, including the return of some old friends and plenty of mind-blowing scenarios coming from some of the best minds the genre has to offer.
Godzilla:
After the complete disaster that was Roland Emerich’s Godzilla of 1998, the Big G swam back to his native Japan; his pride shot and his confidence almost nonexistent. After starring in numerous Toho-produced entries in his regular series (most of them better than decent), Godzilla decided to give America one more chance to get his story right.
Godzilla:
After the complete disaster that was Roland Emerich’s Godzilla of 1998, the Big G swam back to his native Japan; his pride shot and his confidence almost nonexistent. After starring in numerous Toho-produced entries in his regular series (most of them better than decent), Godzilla decided to give America one more chance to get his story right.
- 1/11/2014
- by Andrew Perez
- SoundOnSight
The latest trailer for MGM/Sony remake of 1987 Paul Verhoeven's Sci-Fi classic has arrived, but does it raise the bar?
The latest trailer for the upcoming remake of Robocop hit the internet today and it has literally reignited my interest in this oft-delayed project. The film, which takes place in a near-future America run by big business, stars Joel Kinneman as the titual cyborg that rebels against his programming. The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Micheal Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earl Haley and Jay Baruchel. Directed By Jose Padilla (Elite Squad, Secrets of The Tribe), Robocop lands in theaters just in time for Valentines Day on Feburary 12th, 2014
The official synposis is below:
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years – and it’s meant billions for OmniCorp’s bottom line.
The latest trailer for the upcoming remake of Robocop hit the internet today and it has literally reignited my interest in this oft-delayed project. The film, which takes place in a near-future America run by big business, stars Joel Kinneman as the titual cyborg that rebels against his programming. The film also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Micheal Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earl Haley and Jay Baruchel. Directed By Jose Padilla (Elite Squad, Secrets of The Tribe), Robocop lands in theaters just in time for Valentines Day on Feburary 12th, 2014
The official synposis is below:
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years – and it’s meant billions for OmniCorp’s bottom line.
- 11/8/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Chris Danger)
- Cinelinx
The comparisons between the original film "RoboCop" and its upcoming 2014 remake directed by Jose Padilla are inevitable. With the release of the remake's official trailer, now seems like the perfect time to compare the two movies based on what information has been released already.
"RoboCop" might not be a film that seems like it needs to be retold, but at least the new version has an impressive lineup of stars. From Joel Kinnaman and Abbie Cornish to Michael Keaton and Gary Oldman, it's ensemble is a big selling point -- and a bit part of the trailer. But is that enough to get skeptical fans of the original on board? Check out both trailers below:
Beyond the obvious differences in special effects and trailer qualities, the new version of "RoboCop" seems a bit more politically minded than its predecessor -- or at least, that's how its trailer makes it appear.
"RoboCop" might not be a film that seems like it needs to be retold, but at least the new version has an impressive lineup of stars. From Joel Kinnaman and Abbie Cornish to Michael Keaton and Gary Oldman, it's ensemble is a big selling point -- and a bit part of the trailer. But is that enough to get skeptical fans of the original on board? Check out both trailers below:
Beyond the obvious differences in special effects and trailer qualities, the new version of "RoboCop" seems a bit more politically minded than its predecessor -- or at least, that's how its trailer makes it appear.
- 9/6/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Jose Padilla is an enormously talented filmmaker. Let's just get that out of the way up front. I want to believe that he's going to take "Robocop" and make something special of it. I want to believe that he's going to successfully navigate the Hollywood system and make something that is worth his time. Earlier this year, I unintentionally stirred up a fair amount of noise when I commented on the script for the remake while I was reading it. I was on Twitter one night and having a hard time believing what I was reading, and I may have been...
- 11/17/2012
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Olivenza, Spain — A Spanish bullfighter who lost sight in one eye and has partial facial paralysis after a terrifying goring returned to the bullring Sunday, five months after his injury.
On Oct. 8, a bull's horn ripped into Juan Jose Padilla's lower jaw and caused his left eyeball to protrude as spectators screamed in horror. Padilla was seen getting up shouting, "I can't see, I can't see anything," his face gushing blood as assistants distracted the bull.
Now, wearing an eye patch and speaking with a lisp, Padilla fulfilled what he describes as an unquenchable desire to once again face massive 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) fighting bulls with the aid of only a cape and sword.
The 38-year-old Padilla, the star attraction at the southwestern town of Olivenza's annual taurine festival, said he was returning to the ring because of a need "to win, to triumph, to be a better man."
A capacity crowd of about 5,400 people,...
On Oct. 8, a bull's horn ripped into Juan Jose Padilla's lower jaw and caused his left eyeball to protrude as spectators screamed in horror. Padilla was seen getting up shouting, "I can't see, I can't see anything," his face gushing blood as assistants distracted the bull.
Now, wearing an eye patch and speaking with a lisp, Padilla fulfilled what he describes as an unquenchable desire to once again face massive 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) fighting bulls with the aid of only a cape and sword.
The 38-year-old Padilla, the star attraction at the southwestern town of Olivenza's annual taurine festival, said he was returning to the ring because of a need "to win, to triumph, to be a better man."
A capacity crowd of about 5,400 people,...
- 3/5/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
The shortlist to direct The Wolverine just got shorter by one name. Mark Romanek, who last directed the underrated Never Let Me Go, was reportedly on a list of directors 20th Century Fox was [1] interested in having helm the X-Men sequel vacated by Darren Aronofsky. (Also on the list [2], names like Jose Padilla, Justin Lin, James Mangold, etc.) Well, Romanek confirmed to The Digital Spy that he was on the list, but read the script and passed. Read his quote about the situation, and his impression of the script, after the jump. In his discussion with The Digital Spy [3], Romanek said the following: That's just one of those stories that floated around. I was on their list, I received the script months ago. It didn't seem like my kind of thing. So what did he think of the script by Oscar-winner Christopher McQuarrie? That script was a terrific version of that kind of thing,...
- 6/10/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
It's not shocking that Osama bin Laden was found in a comfortable Pakistan mansion-what's shocking is that the U.S. pretends the country isn't a harbor for terrorists. Plus, full coverage of bin Laden's death.
To me, as an American Muslim, it's significant that bin Laden is dead. American-Muslim groups zipped out statements through the night after news of his death: Muslims for Progressive Values said it "expresses great relief" at the death, saying, "Osama Bin Laden has singularly disgraced Islam and dragged our faith through the mud..." Islamic Information Center called him "one of the greatest enemies of Islam, if not the entire world." American Islamic Forum for Democracy said it "applauds" the news.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Hunt for Osama's Son Hamza Bin laden
Photos: Inside Osama bin Laden's Hideout
For me, what's as important, however, is where bin Laden was killed: the hill-station town of Abbottabad,...
To me, as an American Muslim, it's significant that bin Laden is dead. American-Muslim groups zipped out statements through the night after news of his death: Muslims for Progressive Values said it "expresses great relief" at the death, saying, "Osama Bin Laden has singularly disgraced Islam and dragged our faith through the mud..." Islamic Information Center called him "one of the greatest enemies of Islam, if not the entire world." American Islamic Forum for Democracy said it "applauds" the news.
Related story on The Daily Beast: The Hunt for Osama's Son Hamza Bin laden
Photos: Inside Osama bin Laden's Hideout
For me, what's as important, however, is where bin Laden was killed: the hill-station town of Abbottabad,...
- 5/2/2011
- by Asra Q. Nomani
- The Daily Beast
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