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Everything’s PG-13! But We Knew That Already!

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 19, 2013 @ 11:46am
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The MPAA released their latest batch of ratings and every movie they covered that we’re interested in got a PG-13 rating. From Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim to the Dark Horse adaptation R.I.P.D. to Takashi Shimizu’s 7500.

Honestly, it’s not a surprise at all. Nor is it really a bad thing. That may be confusing in light of the editorial I wrote yesterday taking down the exhibitors wish for less “R”-rated movies, but I don’t think any of these three movies were ever designed to be anything other than PG-13. Pacific Rim is a giant $200M movie about robots fighting monsters and R.I.P.D. is a Men In Black style comedic romp.

The only thing I think is really up in the air is 7500. It’s been so delayed I’d imagine there’s probably some behind the scenes futzing around on that one so who knows what went on. But at least this confirms they’ve got a cut ready! Now, when will they release it?

In the long run, as long as these movies are good – I’ll be happy.

[2013 HORROR MOVIE PREVIEW] LEFTOVERS & INDIE

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 31, 2012 @ 10:52am
Category: Movies / Editorials

I can’t even believe how happy I am to enter the New Year. These 2013 horror movie preview lits were a lot of work, but well worth it. Over the past several days we’ve shared with you all of the great genre films we’ll be seeing in theaters next year, everything from a new Evil Dead to a new Sin City and Machete.

With the end comes the indie films, and the leftovers, which includes various titles from Magnet, Anchor Bay, IFC, among a few that could end up premiering at the 2013 film festivals. We look forward to catching all of them and telling you guys what to look forward to. And with that we ask you, which ones are YOU most excited for? READ MORE

’7500′ Not Even At The Gate Yet, Delayed Until 2013

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 09, 2012 @ 5:27pm
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Hope you have a meal voucher. The Grudge director Takashi Shimizu’s new airplane thriller 7500 won’t be taking off for at least another 7 or 8 months. That’s a long wait to figure out what the hell is going on in that photo. Per Deadline, “The horror-thriller 7500, directed by Takashi Shimizu, is moving to a yet-to-be-determined date in 2013 from August 31, 2012.”

It kind of makes sense though. This is a crowded summer that has already seen one of the biggest blockbusters ever (The Avengers) dominate the marketplace. Even supposedly surefire things like Dark Shadows are only tracking moderately. The move doesn’t necessarily mean the movie’s bad – it might just mean that it’s too small of a movie to properly compete in this climate.

In the film, Ryan Kwanten and Amy Smart co-star as married couple Brad and Pia Martin, who board Vista Pacific Flight 7500 with their two longtime friends for a trip to Japan. Leslie Bibb is set to play Laura Baxter, a stewardess on the transpacific liner, who is involved in a complicated and secret relationship. Johnathon Schaech, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Christian Serratos, Scout Taylor-Compton, Jerry Ferrara, and Alex Frost also star. READ MORE

Enjoy The ’7500′ “In-Flight Experience”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 01, 2012 @ 8:55pm
Category: Movies / Videos

Take flight with 7500 by clicking over to the interactive official website where you’ll find the new “In-Flight Experience” where your computer screen moves along with the video.

Ryan Kwanten and Amy Smart will co-star as married couple Brad and Pia Martin, who board Vista Pacific Flight 7500 with their two longtime friends for a trip to Japan. Leslie Bibb is set to play Laura Baxter, a stewardess on the transpacific liner, who is involved in a complicated and secret relationship.

If you missed the story yesterday, click here to watch the J-horror-esque trailer premiere.

In theaters August 31 from The Grudge director Takashi Shimizu. READ MORE

Trailer Proves Flight ’7500′ Straight Up Haunted!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 31, 2012 @ 3:17pm
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7500ScoutLand12112 Trailer Proves Flight 7500 Straight Up Haunted!

J-horror hopes to regain altitude with The Grudge director Takashi Shimizu’s 7500, a new supernatural horror flick that looks downright frightening. This morning the first trailer premiered and it’s nothing short of spectacular. Dig on it below!

In theaters August 31 from CBS Films, Ryan Kwanten and Amy Smart co-star as married couple Brad and Pia Martin, who board Vista Pacific Flight 7500 with their two longtime friends for a trip to Japan. Leslie Bibb is set to play Laura Baxter, a stewardess on the transpacific liner, who is involved in a complicated and secret relationship. Johnathon Schaech, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Christian Serratos, Scout Taylor-Compton, Jerry Ferrara, and Alex Frost also star. READ MORE

Almost Unrecognizable Scout Taylor-Compton In ’7500′

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 21, 2012 @ 5:12pm
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7500ScoutLand12112 Almost Unrecognizable Scout Taylor Compton In 7500

A few days ago we posted a still from 7500 that was sourced from the print edition of Entertainment Weekly. Turns out they had cropped Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween 2) from the image, but the web edition of the magazine has the full still. And she doesn’t look quite the same, to be sure.

Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Leslie Bibb, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Johnathon Schaech, Christian Serratos, Scout Taylor-Compton, Jerry Ferrara and Alex Frost all star in the film.

Kwanten and Smart co-star as married couple Brad and Pia Martin, who board Vista Pacific Flight 7500 with their two longtime friends for a trip to Japan. Bibb is set to play Laura Baxter, a stewardess on the transpacific liner, who is involved in a complicated and secret relationship.

I was on the set of this film back in November so you can expect a full report closer to release date. In the meantime, hit the jump for the full pic!

7500 takes off August 31, 2012. READ MORE

New Still From ’7500′ More Coach Than First Class

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 19, 2012 @ 4:22pm
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New Still From 7500 More Coach Than First Class

We’re getting a fresh look inside the cabin of The Grudge‘s Takashi Shimizu’s supernatural thriller 7500. Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Leslie Bibb, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Johnathon Schaech, Christian Serratos, Scout Taylor-Compton, Jerry Ferrara and Alex Frost all star in the film.

Entertainment Weekly landed the pic, which I have to say looks kind of nondescript. It doesn’t exactly strike fear into my heart. We’ll see how things shake out when the film is released though.

Hit the jump to check out the pic!

7500 takes off August 31, 2012. READ MORE

Johnathon Schaech Hallucinates Takeoff in ’7500′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 07, 2011 @ 3:59pm
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Johnathon Schaech – best known as the killer in Prom Night, star of Laid to Rest, Quarantine and ChromeSkull, and the forthcoming The Culling and Dark Circles – will star as a hallucination pilot in CBS Films’ now-filming 7500.

He will star alongside previously announced Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Leslie Bibb, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Christian Serratos, Scout Taylor-Compton, Jerry Ferrara and Alex Frost, with The Grudge‘s Takashi Shimizu taking the helm.

CBS will approve takeoff on August 31, 2012. READ MORE

Producer Roy Lee Talks ‘Poltergeist’ Remake! Shooting In 2012?

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Posted by EvanDickson on November 28, 2011 @ 5:46pm
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Poltergeist112811 Producer Roy Lee Talks Poltergeist Remake! Shooting In 2012?

Last week while on the Los Angeles set of Takashi Shimizu’s new film, 7500, Bloody Disgusting had a chance to speak with Roy Lee about that film as well as a few upcoming projects. While I can’t say too much about 7500 right now, Mr. Lee did drop a tidbit about his upcoming Poltergeist remake.

Speaking to a group of reporters, Mr. Lee confided, “The one that I’m most excited about updating is the ‘Poltergeist’ reboot. That is probably something that somebody, hopefully next year, will be able to accomplish… I’m in talks [to produce it for MGM].”

So hopefully that will get in front of cameras next year. In the meantime, 7500 lands in theaters on August 31, 2012. Expect more updates, and our full set report, as that date approaches. READ MORE

Flight ’7500′ Has an Elephant in the Room

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 17, 2011 @ 2:15am
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Elephant‘s Alex Frost is latest to book on flight 7500, CBS Films’ supernatural thriller that will also star Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Leslie Bibb, Jamie Chung, Nicky Whelan, Christian Serratos, Jerry Ferrara and Scout Taylor-Compton.

The Grudge and Marebito director Takashi Shimizu takes the helm with The Ring‘s Roy Lee producing the supernatural thriller that follows a group of passengers who encounter whatappears to be a supernatural force while on a transpacific flight.

Kwanten and Smart will co-star as married couple Brad and Pia Martin, who board Vista Pacific Flight 7500 with their two longtime friends for a trip to Japan. Bibb is set to play Laura Baxter, a stewardess on the transpacific liner, who is involved in a complicated and secret relationship. Chung will play Suzy Lee, a newly-engaged flight attendant on Vista Pacific Flight 7500 while Serratos will co-star as Raquel Mendoza, who boards the plane after sharing a secret with her boyfriend. Taylor-Compton is set to play Jacinta Beckett, who has a unique perspective on death.

It will arrive in theaters August 31, 2012. READ MORE

‘Halloween II’ Star Becomes Trouble On Flight ’7500′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 04, 2011 @ 4:21pm
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Halloween II Star Becomes Trouble On Flight 7500

Halloween II star Nicky Whelan is the latest to board CBS Films’ 7500, a new high flying thriller to be directed by Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge).

It was confirmed the other day that both Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood,” Dead Silence, The Knights of Badassdom) and Amy Smart (Mirrors, The Butterfly Effect, Seventh Moon) have joined the cast, with Leslie Bibb (Meeting Evil, Trick ‘r Treat , Iron Man) also booking a flight.

Written by Craig Rosenberg (“Lost”), 7500 reteams Shimizu with Grudge producer Taka Ichise who will produce alongside Roy Lee (The Ring, Godzilla). John Middleton and Tracy McGrath are serving as executive producers. READ MORE

AFM ’11: Teaser Art for Flight ’7500′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 02, 2011 @ 11:19pm
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Some pretty cool concept art was on display at AFM for CBS Films’ 7500, a new high flying thriller to be directed by Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge).

Confirmed: Kwanten and Smart for ’7500′, More Casting Takes Off!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 01, 2011 @ 5:04pm
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Back on October 26 we exclusively broke the news on some potential casting for CBS Films’ 7500, a new high flying thriller to be directed by Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge).

It was confirmed today that both Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood,” Dead Silence, The Knights of Badassdom) and Amy Smart (Mirrors, The Butterfly Effect, Seventh Moon) have joined the cast, with Leslie Bibb (Meeting Evil, Trick ‘r Treat , Iron Man) also booking a flight. Pretty awesome cast thus far!

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Amy Smart and Ryan Kwanten Book Flight ’7500′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 26, 2011 @ 8:12pm
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Amy Smart and Ryan Kwanten Book Flight 7500

Bloody Disgusting received exclusive word that Amy Smart (pictured inside) and Ryan Kwanten (above) are both in talks to land lead roles in CBS Films’ 7500 (formerly Flight 7500), the claustrophobic thriller to be directed by Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge, Marebito).

The project’s based on a pitch from Shimizu and “is set on a transpacific airliner from Los Angeles to Tokyo where the passengers encounter what seems to be a supernatural force.”

Smart would play a passenger ~~flight attendant “Laura Baxter”~~ if cast. She has starred in genre films such as The Butterfly Effect, Seventh Moon and Mirrors. Kwanten is coming off “True Blood” and also Joe Lynch’s The Knights of Badassdom. He also toplined Saw director James Wan’s Dead Silence.

Taka Ichise (The Grudge, Shutter) and Roy Lee (The Ring, The Departed, Pacific Rim) produce. READ MORE