Thursday, July 24
Jill Simonian is a correspondent for Dailies (ReelzChannel TV, weeknights @ 6PM ET), and occasionally shares stories from the field. This week: X-Files
Any "X-philes" out there?
Watching old episodes to prep for the opening of The X-Files 2: I Want to Believe?
It's been ten years (and $187 million) since the first X-Files movie hit theatres to satisfy "X-obsessed appetites" for all things inexplicable. Ah... remember the Black Oil, The Lone Gunman and that Cigarette Smoking Man? Great for past X-Files, but you don't need to know a damn thing about them for the movie. This one's a stand-alone folks. All you have to be ready for is a twisted kidnapping mystery... and violent, barking dogs that do very bad things for very bad people.
But not Chris Carter's dog! The X-Files creator/director/writer/producer had his self-proclaimed inspiration -- or "muse," as Carter identified him -- in our interview room last weekend. In fact, I almost tripped over him when I walked in (the dog... not Carter). Turns out that Larry -- Carter's gorgeous, black oversized terrier -- is super-mellow and super-lucky. He hangs out everywhere the director goes, whether on a movie set or in a beautiful suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. And for good reason: Larry didn't make a single peep. (Which doesn't quite make sense, considering the plot-centric "I hear dogs barking" line in the movie...) But hey, whatever inspires you, Carter! The stories you cook up in that head of yours is beyond genius creativity.
As for the "other" dogs -- the mean ones in the movie -- don't say I didn't warn you.
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Next Showing: The X-Files 2: I Want to Believe opens July 25
Posted 7/24/2008 by Jill
Related: ReelzChannel Movie News | The X-Files | Chris Carter | The X-Files: I Want to Believe
Wednesday, June 25
Chris Carter, the man behind the X-Files, has been secretly laboring on a new project, tentatively titled Fencewalker. The film, shrouded in mystery, is reportedly a dark drama starring Natalie Dormer, Katie Cassidy, and the X-Files’ Xzibit. Shooting is currently believed to be underway.
Posted 6/25/2008 by reelz
Related: The X-Files | Chris Carter
Monday, July 16
Looks like the long-rumored X Files sequel will finally be headed into production, the Canadian Broadcasting Association reports.
While promoting his new Showtime series Californication at the TCAs, star David Duchovny confirmed the latest rumor, adding that co-star Gillian Anderson is also attached. X Files creators Chris Carter and Frank Spotnitz are putting the finishing touches on the script, with Carter looking to direct.
The truth may still be out there, but what about the fans? The first X Files flick came out in 1998, back when Duchovny, Anderson and Carter were all in their prime. Since then, shows like Lost and Heroes have helped fill the void for fans aching for some conspiracy-related drama. Seems like this sequel might be about five years too late.
Posted 7/16/2007 by reelz
Related: David Duchovny | Gillian Anderson | The X-Files | Chris Carter | The X-Files: I Want to Believe