War of the Worlds
| release date | June 29 2005 |
| studio | DreamWorks |
| director | Steven Spielberg |
| writer | David Koepp |
| starring | Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Justin Chatwin and Miranda Otto |
| site | waroftheworlds.com |
| trailer 1 | Trailer #1 |
[OMFG] Modern Day ‘War of the Worlds’ Panic Out of Italy
From The Guardian UK comes a pretty OMFG news story out of Italy. READ MORE
The Road to ‘Super 8′: An In-Depth Look at Master Steven Spielberg’s Exhilarating Career
Area 51 gives off more movie ammo than a storage room filled with AK47′s. Just about everyone who is anyone in the science fiction realm has touched upon the Nevada military base with their own story; their own theory into the existence of aliens and the trouble associated with this highly secure area of desert. Super 8 (sneak preview screenings today), one of the summer’s most highly anticipated films, will be crashing its way into theaters this Friday, complete with an array of disappearances, unexplained events, and the inhuman creature that has left moviegoers guessing for months. Though director/writer JJ Abrams’ vision has yet to be seen, one can only wonder what really did come out of that train wreck, praying that it’s more exciting than Cloverfield. READ MORE
The Road to ‘Super 8′: An In-Depth Look at Master Steven Spielberg’s Exhilarating Career
Area 51 gives off more movie ammo than a storage room filled with AK47′s. Just about everyone who is anyone in the science fiction realm has touched upon the Nevada military base with their own story; their own theory into the existence of aliens and the trouble associated with this highly secure area of desert. Super 8 (sneak preview screenings today), one of the summer’s most highly anticipated films, will be crashing its way into theaters this Friday, complete with an array of disappearances, unexplained events, and the inhuman creature that has left moviegoers guessing for months. Though director/writer JJ Abrams’ vision has yet to be seen, one can only wonder what really did come out of that train wreck, praying that it’s more exciting than Cloverfield. READ MORE
Stunning ‘Super 8′ IMAX Trailer Shifts Tone
Shifting away from the “scary” elements of the teaser and Super Bowl TV Spot, the brand new IMAX trailer for J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 bleeds Steven Spielberg films such as Goonies, E.T. and War of the Worlds, focusing on the kids more than the apparent creature. Something interesting to note is the references to “magnetism,” which also kind of reminds me of Joe Dante’s classic The Explorers. I honestly believe we have have a “true” Amblin production on our hands… READ MORE
Tom Cruise Heading to Del Toro’s ‘At the Mountains of Madness’?
We don’t usually report on “dream casting”, but you have to think Guillermo del Toro has enough weight to throw around to get whatever the heck he wants. Collider is reporting that Del Toro’s first choice casting for his At the Mountains of Madness adaptation is none other than Tom Cruise. They also report that Chris Pine’s name has been thrown around to also star in the 3-D pic being produced by James Cameron. Universal Pictures is producing this monster H.P. Lovecraft adaptation that tells the story of geologist William Dyer, a professor from Miskatonic University. He writes to disclose hitherto unknown and closely kept secrets in the hope that he can deter a planned and much publicized scientific expedition to Antarctica. On a previous expedition there, a party of scholars from Miskatonic University, led by Dyer, discovered fantastic and horrific ruins and a dangerous secret beyond a range of mountains taller than the Himalayas. Tom Cruise is no stranger to horror as he’s starred in Interview with the Vampire and War of the Worlds. Chris Pine starred in Carriers. (more…) READ MORE
Anchor Bay’s ‘I Spit on Your Grave’ Remake Gets Theatrical Run
Already reported exclusively here on Bloody Disgusting this past November, it was officially announced that Anchor Bay Films has picked up rights in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and New Zealand to CineTel Films’ remake of the 1978 cult film I Spit On Your Grave. Directed by Steven R. Monroe, the new version tells the story of a city girl, played by Sarah Butler, who rents an isolated cabin in the country to write a novel. The victim of an assault and rape, she seeks vengeance on her attackers. Andrew Howard (Luster, Devil’s Chair, Blood River), Chad Lindberg (Push), Daniel Franzese (Killer Pad, War of the Worlds), Rodney Eastman (Joey in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 and 4), Sarah Butler, Jeff Branson, Saxon Sharbino and Amber Dawn Landrum all star, as previously reported. The new details are that it will receive a targeted theatrical release in the fall, followed by a DVD release in the first quarter of 2011. (more…) READ MORE
Full Cast Revealed for Anchor Bay’s ‘I Spit on Your Grave’ Remake
Chad Lindberg (Push), Daniel Franzese (Killer Pad, War of the Worlds), Rodney Eastman (Joey in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 and 4), Sarah Butler, Jeff Branson, Saxon Sharbino, Amber Dawn Landrum have all joined Andrew Howard (Devil’s Chair, Blood River, Lustig) in the remake of I Spit on Your Grave (also being filmed as Day of the Woman), which is currently lensing in Lousiana for release next year via Anchor Bay. Being directed by Steven R. Monroe (Left in Darkness), a woman is abducted, brutally attacked and raped and then left for dead. She survives, hunts her attackers and dispatches them in graphic ways.
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News Bites: Rob Zombie Goes Roadrunner, Horror Porn and Online 3-D Shorts!
We’ve got an extremely random edition of Bloody Disgusting News Bites that hits all ends of the spectrum. Beyond the break you can read the breaking news about Rob Zombie jumping ship to Roadrunner Records, listen to his new single, dig on an online horror series…in 3-D, check out horror porn (probably the only time you’ll ever see this on BD) and even celebrate the 71st anniversary of the epic “War of the Worlds” broadcast. Halloween in just a few days way! (more…) READ MORE
WIN Tix to the Chiller-Eyegore Awards & Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood!
The seventh annual “Chiller-Eyegore Awards” will take place on Friday, October 2 at 7 pm, coinciding with the opening night of Universal Studios Hollywood’s always entertaining “Halloween Horror Nights,” where the studio transforms the entire park into a haunted attraction! I’ve received dozens of e-mails from readers asking how to get into the Eyegore Awards and now we’ve finally got a response – win some tickets! Bloody Disgusting has not only tickets to the award ceremony, but also to attend the park immediately after! You can read on for the incredible giveaway opportunity. (more…) READ MORE
Update: Loads of Possible ‘Dead of Night’ Casting
New casting beyond the break. According to the IMDB (a very untrustworthy source), Kyle Russell Clements, James Hébert, Marco St. John, Dan Braverman, Kimberly Whalen and Courtney J. Clark will all be joining the previously announced Brandon Routh and Sam Huntington in the Kevin Munroe directed Dead of Night, the live-action adaptation of ‘Dylan Dog” that’s currently filming in New Orleans, Louisiana. Watch for official confirmation as it comes in. (more…) READ MORE
Say Farewell to Universal’s ‘King Kong’ Attraction
A large fire tore through a back lot at Universal Studios early Sunday, destroying a historic set from “Back to the Future,” the King Kong exhibit (located on the studio tour) and a video vault containing more than 40,000 videos and reels, Yahoo! reports this morning. I can’t even begin to tell you how lucky I feel to have been one of the last to see these legendary pieces of history two days ago. Full details on this terrible news can be found inside. (more…) READ MORE
James Isaac’s ‘Pig Hunt’ Wraps Production, Details Revealed
Today we received word on James Isaac’s (Skinwalkers, Jason X) next horror film, Pig Hunt, which is currently in post-production after shooting in San Francisco; Boonville, CA. When John takes his San Francisco friends to his deceased uncle’s remote ranch to hunt wild pigs, it seems like a typical guys weekend with guns – despite the presence of John’s sexy girlfriend Brooks. But as John and his crew trek deeper into the forest, they begin tracking the awful truth about his uncle’s demise and the legend of The Ripper — a murderous three-thousand-pound black boar! Travis Aaron Wade (War of the Worlds), Jason Foster (Rent), Tina Huang, Howard Johnson J.R., Bryonn Bain, Les Claypool (!), Rajiv Shaw, Trevor Bullock, Luis Saguar (The Zodiac), Robert Mailer Anderson and Lane Foard all star from a script by Robert Mailer Anderson and Zack Anderson. Watch for more news as it comes in. (more…) READ MORE
He Wasn’t Lying When He Said ‘I’ll Be Back’
Arnie won’t be back, but Sarah Connor will be as Warner Bros. TV has set David Nutter to direct the pilot for The Sarah Connor Chronicles, prompting Fox Broadcasting to officially greenlight production on the “Terminator”-themed project, according to Variety. Nutter, whose last 12 pilots have all been picked up to series, also will serve as exec producer. Andy Vajna and Mario Kassar’s C2 Pictures, which produced the most recent “Terminator” feature, is producing with Warner Bros. TV. Read on for the full story. (more…) READ MORE
Universal Hollywood’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ Rises!!
It’s baaackkkk… Prepare for seven endless nights of terror as Universal Studios Hollywood welcomes the return of Halloween Horror Nights! The horror begins Friday the 13th of October and continues Oct. 14, 20-21, 27-28 and on Halloween, October 31. Besides your usual goodies, this year is loaded with surprises such as: For the first time in the studio’s 93-year history, guests will be able to disembark from studio trams and walk among the historic sets of the Universal backlot to play feature roles in “The Director’s” production of Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights.” Read on for the official release and prepare to freak out… (more…) READ MORE
The Winners From this Year’s Saturn Awards!
Last night B-D reporter Vapor Rub was on the scene of the 32nd annual Saturn Awards in California. After hitting the red carpet for a bit (you’ll find a few pics inside) he attended the ceremony and sent in a list of the winners, which can be found inside. Leading the pack is George Lucas’ genre epic “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” with 10 nominations. “Batman Begins” follows closely behind with 9 nominations while “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe” and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” receive 8 nominations each. But who won? Read on and see… (more…) READ MORE
He Meant it When He Said “I’ll be Back!”
Last week it became pretty well known that we may never see a Terminator 4, but what no one could have ever guessed is that the franchise would become a TV series on Fox! Andy Vajna and Mario Kassar’s C2 Pictures, which produced the most recent “Terminator” feature, has pacted with Warner Bros. TV and scribe Josh Friedman (“War of the Worlds”) for the tentatively titled “The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” according to Variety. Read on for the story… (more…) READ MORE
Spielberg’s ‘War of the Worlds’ Has Begun- Online!
Man you’ve got to check out the main page for Dreamworks/Paramount’s brand new War of the Worlds website, it’s so incredibly cool! I wonder what’s next, I’m going to have to keep my eyes glued. Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, which begins on June 29th, stars Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Justin Chatwin and Miranda Otto. (more…) READ MORE
Casting Begins on Spielberg’s ‘War of the Worlds’
It’s amazing how all of a sudden a movie can just come to life after being mulled for years, which is the case with Paramount/DreamWorks’ upcoming War of the Worlds remake. The film, which is being directed by Steven Spielberg, will star Tom Cruise among many other big names I’m sure. Read on to see who was the first to be cast next to Mr. Cruise… (more…) READ MORE
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