GATW Podcast Ep. 48: Hang Overrated

Some movies come out and are an instant hit with audiences, nothing proves this more than the 2009 smash hit comedy THE HANGOVER. Somehow, for some inexplicable reason, audiences rushed to theaters to see this R-rated comedy and the general consensus was extremely positive. The film went on to break many records that had been set before it. It came as no surprise to anyone when a sequel was announced. THE HANGOVER PART II is now out, and we throw down on whether it is just as good, better, or worse than the original.

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES getting a rewrite by Marti Noxon

Seth Grahame-Smith is really booming in the movie industry right now with two of his novels currently being adapted to film. The first is ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER, for which he also wrote the screenplay, followed by PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, which is set to be directed by Craig Gillespie. Needless to say, big things might be in store for Grahame-Smith in the future.

With the addition of Gillespie to PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (after a number of directorial changes and rumors), a new writer has also come aboard to rewrite the script that David O. Russell first penned.

The new writer for the film will be Marti Noxon, who most recently wrote Gillespie’s last film, the FRIGHT NIGHT remake that is set to be released on August 19. The trailer for FRIGHT NIGHT looks really great, so it makes sense that Gillespie would want to bring on a writer that could more aptly make the script fit his vision and style a little more. Continue reading “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES getting a rewrite by Marti Noxon” →

"This American Life" story to be turned into film

This American Life has been a major staple of public radio for over fifteen years now, showing the more amazing side of peoples’ lives. The show has given us hundreds of memorable stories, and endlessly entertains its audience with every new episode. The show is now more famous as a podcast than a radio show, with every episode being available on their website.

Now one of these stories is being adapted to a film by Disney called THE GIRLFRIEND EQUATION.

This won’t mark the first time a TAL story has been adapted for the big screen. The 2006 children’s film UNACCOMPANIED MINORS was based off an episode, and the real story of Steven Soderbergh’s THE INFORMANT! was chronicled in an episode. This new film will follow an MIT student who tries to impress the girl of his dreams with complex math. Host of the show Ira Glass is on board as executive producer. Continue reading “"This American Life" story to be turned into film” →

A "key villain" role for Matthew Modine in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES?

It was announced just over a week ago that Matthew Modine, who most famously played Private Joker in Stanley Kubrick’s FULL METAL JACKET, would be taking up an unnamed role in Christopher Nolan’s next Batman film THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. It was originally believed that he would take up one of the smaller background roles that Nolan’s series has been known for, but now we are getting reports otherwise.

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GATW Podcast Ep. 47: For The Ladies

Oftentimes romantic comedies get clumped into a category called “chick flicks”, since it is quite common that some men might not be into them. That isn’t the case over here at the GATW Podcast. We love these movies just as much as anyone, and that’s why it was only right that we honor some of our favorites, since they transcend these barriers for us. We feel no shame, and you get to hear us display our more sentimental sides.

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STAR WARS television series update from George Lucas

It goes without saying that the STAR WARS series is one of the biggest franchises in existence. The films changed the way that special effects work, and told one of the grandest stories in film. Not only that, but they are generally universally loved and generations of fans have obsessed over them for years.

There has been talk of a live-action series for years, and in 2009 creator George Lucas admitted that the series would take place in between the third and fourth film. Now we have an update from Lucas himself. Apparently, a lot more progress has been made than we ever expected, unfortunately it doesn’t seem like we are any closer to the series being released. The issue seems to be purely money-related. Continue reading “STAR WARS television series update from George Lucas” →

Jeff Bridges cast in R.I.P.D.

Jeff Bridges is an actor who can take up almost any role that is offered up to him, and often goes out of his comfort zone to do something new and different. He has the ability to act in a comedy film like THE BIG LEBOWSKI, a dramatic film like CRAZY HEART, and has even been in comic book fare with IRON MAN.

Now, Bridges is set to star in another comic book film – the big screen adaptation of R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D. is the Rest In Peace Department, based off the Dark Horse comic of the same name. It will star Ryan Reynolds as a recently murdered police officer who joins the department to find his own killer. Bridges will be playing the role of Bo, a long-standing member of the force. The film was written by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay, and will be directed by Robert Schwentke. Continue reading “Jeff Bridges cast in R.I.P.D.” →

Columbia's Houdini project gets a writer

The story of Harry Houdini was just asking to be made into a film, and Hollywood has certain;y noticed that, with several projects on the legendary magician currently in development. One in particular is being led by Columbia, and is expected to be more grounded in reality than some of the others, which will take a more supernatural angle.

The film now has a writer on board – Scott Frank, who previously wrote MINORITY REPORT will be that man.

Frank will be writing a Houdini story that follows Harry as he tries to expose a beautiful spiritualist who he believes to be a fraud. He becomes obsessed with her and starts believing she might be the real deal. The story sounds like it might be a little twisty, which makes the hiring of Frank even better. Continue reading “Columbia's Houdini project gets a writer” →

Emma Roberts joins CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER

Emma Roberts has blown up in the past couple years, going from being a tween actress to a more respected young actress. She now takes on more roles that show her in such light, with SCREAM 4 as a great example. She was easily one of the best parts about that film, and it shows that she can expand beyond films like NANCY DREW.

Now she will be joining CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER along with Ari Graynor and Chris Messina. Continue reading “Emma Roberts joins CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER” →

JOHN CARTER OF MARS loses MARS

Of all the already exciting aspects we had for JOHN CARTER OF MARS, the most exciting certainly has to be FINDING NEMO and WALL-E director Andrew Stanton in the directors chair. It will be his first live action feature, and he seems to be going all out on the project. He is an immensely talented filmmaker, and there is no doubt he will bring his best to the film.

However, in a turn that seems to be for marketing purposes, JOHN CARTER OF MARS will now be known as JOHN CARTER. Continue reading “JOHN CARTER OF MARS loses MARS” →