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Saturday, November 7
There hasn't been much word regarding Simon Pegg's newest film, Paul, about two British slackers who decide to go to Area 51 in search of aliens after a trip to Comic-Con only to discover an actual alien. There's been one still released, which doesn't really show very much, and actor Jason Bateman talked about getting a gift from his Paul co-stars, but that's about it.
Apparently, even Pegg is aware of the lack of news, because he recently offered an update to his fans in the forum of his web-site.
Hi all
Thought you might like to hear how things are going on the Paul front. It's been a while since we wrapped now and with the absence of Lance B's video blogs, I guess things must seem to have gone very quiet. Rest assured the good (space)ship Paul is progressing apace. Our venerable and brilliant director Greg Mottola [Superbad], is currently ensconced in an edit suite in NYC with Oscar winning editor, Chris Dickens (Slumdog Millionaire ... and Spaced, Shaun and Fuzz), putting together the first pre f/x cut. The next phase of the process will see Greg and Chris continue to hone and cut the movie and will of course entail the complex process of bringing Paul himself to life, combining the efforts of ace f/x wizards, Double Negative and further work with The Green Hornet himself, Mr. Seth Rogen. Rest assured all is going well and we're all very excited. More news of a kind as we encounter it.
Simon
Paul also stars Sigourney Weaver, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, Jane Lynch and Rogen as the voice of Paul.
Next Showing: Paul is expected to debut in the U.K. in 2010
Posted 11/7/2009 by BrentJS
Related: Jason Bateman | Simon Pegg | Shaun of the Dead | Hot Fuzz | Paul
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Tuesday, June 9
Marvel President of Production Kevin Feige has been very busy lately speaking about the upcoming slate of movies Marvel has in production, from The Avengers to Thor and even Ant-Man, giving plenty of updates about each one.
While he could not confirm another Incredible Hulk movie, Feige did confirm that Hulk will appear in The Avengers:
Now at least we can talk about Hulk being onscreen and Hulk being in a movie. It will have been four years since he was in a movie by that point. By 2012, I'd like to see him in it. We're just starting the story. I was on the phone with [Avengers screenwriter] Zak Penn this morning. He's coming in next week and he's going to work on the outline this summer. It's so intertwined with what we're doing before it. I almost wanted to get done with production on Iron Man 2, and the scripts to Thor and The First Avenger: Captain America well underway, before we even started The Avengers.
With many of the movies being intertwined, this means that several characters will make appearances in different movies, in particular Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Feige explained that he hopes to provide fans with a comic book experience, where characters from other books show up unexpectedly.
Feige gave an update on Thor confirming that Donald Blake, Thor's human alter ego, will not appear in Thor, which will take place on both Earth and Asgard. Meanwhile, The First Avenger: Captain America will "primarily" be a period piece taking place during World War II, with an appearance by Cap's sidekick Bucky "a safe bet."
As for casting Captain America, Feige clearly hasn't made a decision:
There are only a handful of stars that mean anything here, much lessoverseas. I do think that will be a factor in it. As long as we have the freedom to cast the best actor for the part. Whether it's an actorwho's been a great actor, but hasn't starred in marquee action movies before like Robert Downey, or somebody that came out of Australia that we've never heard.
As for the Ant-Man adaptation that Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright is working on, Feige said:
I want to make Ant-Man one of these days. I think that'll be surprising and funny. I love Edgar Wright. What he likes about it is that when he says he's doing Ant-Man, people go, 'Ant-Man? What thehell is that?' I think that's funny.
Ant-Man isn't the only movie Feige hopes to make post-Avengers, he's also excited about Doctor Strange:
I think Doctor Strange would kick ass. I think we've done very well atthis street-level superhero aspect of the Marvel Universe. I think with Thor, you'll see us cracking into the cosmic side of the MarvelUniverse in a very good way that's never been done before in our movies. I'd love to get into that supernatural element.
Marvel and Feige clearly have a lot on the horizon. However, ultimately, it's The Avengers that Feige is most excited about:
I think The Avengers is going to have it's own vibe. It'll have a different tone than the other Marvel movies. It is about saving the world, because there's no other reason for characters that powerful to band together. I think the scope and the scale will feel like a much bigger thing.
Iron Man 2 opens May 7, 2010, while Thor and The First Avenger: Captain America are due May 20 and July 22 of 2011, respectively. The Avengers should open May 4, 2012.
Posted 6/9/2009 by Ryan
Related: Kevin Feige | Scarlett Johansson | Zak Penn | Shaun of the Dead | Samuel L. Jackson | Robert Downey Jr. | Thor | The Incredible Hulk | Iron Man 2 | First Avenger: Captain America | The Avengers | Tom Hiddleston | Edgar Wright | The Incredible Hulk 2 | Ant-Man | Chris Hemsworth
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Friday, April 20
For many movie fans, the phrase "British comedy" invokes terrifying images of sappy romantic comedies starring an endlessly stammering Hugh Grant. This week, the Shaun of the Dead gang returns to blast that stereotype to pieces with Hot Fuzz, the first great comedy not involving Will Ferrell since The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Inspired by Lethal Weapon, Point Break and other action flicks from the 80s and 90s, Hot Fuzz is a hilarious breath of fresh air for those of us who feared that the success of Wild Hogs signaled the death of humor.
Next Showing: Hot Fuzz is now playing the theaters nationwide.
Posted 4/20/2007 by reelz
Related: Shaun of the Dead | Hot Fuzz
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Monday, March 19
Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (aka the team that brought you Shaun of the Dead) is coming out with Hot Fuzz, a comedic send-up of cop/action movies, that opens in theaters on April 20th.
To promote the movie, "Hot Fuzztivals" with Q&As with the Hot Fuzz team, rare theatrical prints, screenings of cop movie classics and advance screenings of Hot Fuzz are happening in select US cities.
Washington, DC - Fri, March 23 @ Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse (Arlington, VA).
Boston, MA - Fri, March 16 - Thurs March 29 @ the Brattle Theatre (Cambridge).
Chicago, IL - Sun, March 25 - Mon, March 26 @ the Brew & View and the AMC River East.
Atlanta, GA - Mon, March 26 - Weds, March 28 @ the Palace Theatre.
San Francisco, CA - Tues, March 27 - Tues, April 3 @ the Landmark Lumiere Theatre, Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinemas, and Landmark Clay Theatre.
Dallas, TX - Thurs, March 29 @ the AMC Northpark 15.
Austin, TX - Sat, March 31 @ the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown.
Seattle, WA - Mon, Apr 2 @ the Landmark Varsity Theatre.
Los Angles, CA - Sat, Apr 7 @ the Aero Theater (Santa Monica).
New York, NY - Tues, Apr 10 @ the Film Society of Lincoln Center/Walter Reade Theater.
Check your local listings for details.
Posted 3/19/2007 by reelz
Related: Nick Frost | Simon Pegg | Shaun of the Dead | Hot Fuzz | Edgar Wright