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Oceano Release Lyric Video For “Slow Murder”: Working On New Album

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 28, 2013 @ 11:45am
Category: Music / Videos

Chicago based metal band Oceano have announced that they are working on their third studio album Incisions, which is the follow up to 2010′s Contagion. The album will be released later this year via Earache Records.

Guitarist Nick Conser comments, “The new Oceano comes out today. Get ready for it. We’re starting a new chapter in this band. We’re not selling out. We’re not getting soft. We’re getting more fucked up and bringing more hate. And if you want us to change, then you’re gonna be disappointed. We’re not gonna replicate any album that we’ve ever released. We’re going to get more evil than anything you’ve heard from this band. Today will show the start of how hateful this record is gonna be.”

The band has released a lyric video for a new song entitled “Slow Murder”, which you can watch below. READ MORE

‘Contagion’ Writer Scott Burns Tackling Sequel To ‘Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes’

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 15, 2012 @ 3:46pm
Category: Movies / News

Scott Z. Burns (Contagion, The Informant) is set to start monkeying around with the script for Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes 2 any day now. An initial draft was written by the writers of last year’s film, Amanda Silver and Rick Jaffa. I actually think this is a great choice. Burns is a great writer who not only knows his diseases (something pointed out in the THR article), but can juggle multiple and complex storylines.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, “Scott Z. Burns has been tapped to work on Fox’s sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Chernin Entertainment is producing.”

The new film, “continues the story set forth in last year’s critical and commercial hit movie featuring simians that are given human intelligence and subsequently break out of their facility. At the same time, a virus breaks out that causes the collapse of human society. The new project is taking the story to the next level, with the apes on the path to emerge as society’s new rulers.”

Director Rupert Wyatt and mo-cap superstar Andy Serkis were previously announced to return.

‘Contagion 2′ In The Works. I’m Betting My Life Steven Soderbergh Not Returning

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 11, 2012 @ 10:30am
Category: Movies / News

Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion – starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, and Gwyneth Paltrow – was a tense, frightening ride. For germaphobes like me who can’t help but thinking how susceptible we are to infection, it was an absolute nightmare.

The film followed, “the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.”

It’s gotten out that a sequel to this is an OWA (Open Writing Assignment) at Warner Bros., which means that the studio is either hearing new takes from writers or is considering writers to tackle a take they already have in mind. The writer of the first one, Scott Z. Burns, is attached as a producer. But who won’t be back – I’m guessing – is Steven Soderbergh. It’s not like this movie is the fun “let’s just hang out” experience that the Ocean’s 11 sequels were. And it doesn’t generate the guaranteed amount of “one for me, one for you” cash and studio goodwill either.

Also, where could they go with this movie? A different virus? Maybe something more like Ebola? Half the world is already gone anyway, right? Pitch your take in the comments.

‘Contagion’ Spreads January 3

Movies
Posted by MrDisgusting on December 02, 2011 @ 8:13pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

Warner Home Video has announced DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo releases of Contagion which stars Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, and Kate Winslet. Each will be available to own from January 3rd. The only extra material on the DVD release will be a Contagion: How a Virus Changes the World featurette.

“Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Laurence Fishburne and Bryan Cranston, along with medical journalist Sanjay Gupta, explore the real science of global viruses and what they mean to the human race. The world is preparing for the next biological disaster…but is it too late?” READ MORE

Contagion

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on September 09, 2011 @ 12:00am
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“Contagion” follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.

[Review] ‘Contagion’ Trite But True

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 06, 2011 @ 3:37pm
Category: Movies / News

Opening this Friday from Warners is the “by the numbers” infection thriller Contagion, which boasts the incredible ensemble of Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and even Elliott Gould. While a pretty great movie, I found there was nothing all that fresh or original to make it interesting, although most of my peers argue otherwise. Check in this weekend to write your reviews and tell all of Bloody what YOU thought.

“I found ‘Contagion’ to be trite. In fact, for me, it was completely emotionless. Still, [it's] masterfully competent filmmaking; even on its worse day it’s a good movie.”

Click the title above for the full review.

contagion22082511 [Review] Contagion Trite But True

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 25, 2011 @ 8:53pm
Category: Movies / News

After creeping us out with an insane trailer and 900 character posters, Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released the full hi-res image gallery from Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, their extremely dark airborne viral thriller arriving in theaters September 9. Click the image below for 73(!) stills!

“ ‘Contagion’ follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.”

Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston, Elliott Gould all star.

contagion22082511 Over 70 Hi Res Images of Death From Contagion!

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Posted by David Harley on August 18, 2011 @ 3:41am
Category: Movies / News

I don’t really know what to make of Contagion, except that I’m absolutely tickled by the fact that a Steven Soderbergh flick is headed to IMAX. I have no idea what sort of madness is in it that would require the use of a 72 x 52.8 ft. screen (there’s no monkey in this, right?), but I’m all for seeing Kate Winslet blown up to the size of Soderbergh’s ego (judging by his commentary tracks, the guy loves him some him).

A new poster for the film made it’s way on the net today, featuring a headshot montage of a few of the stars. It’s a pretty boring one-sheet, but THIS THING IS IN IMAX… and not 3D.

In theatres September 9, Contagion follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.
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Airborne ‘Contagion’ Creates Apocalyptic Atmosphere in Hi-Res Imagery

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 10, 2011 @ 5:22pm
Category: Movies / News

After creeping us out with an insane trailer and 900 character posters, Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released the first hi-res imagery from Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, their extremely dark airborne viral thriller arriving in theaters September 9.

Airborne Contagion Creates Apocalyptic Atmosphere in Hi Res Imagery

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 09, 2011 @ 7:14pm
Category: Movies / News

Earlier today we posted this article detailing Warner Bros. Pictures’ marketing plan for Contagion, their extremely dark airborne viral thriller arriving in theaters September 9 from director Steven Soderbergh.

Now, with a single still released (on display below), Yahoo! Movies has put on display six character posters that give us a better look at their campaign: “Don’t talk to anyone. Don’t touch anyone.” Probably a line in the movie where the camera zooms in all dramatically.

Dont You Dare Even Look at These Contagion Character Posters

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 09, 2011 @ 3:07pm
Category: Movies / News

The amount of sh*t I’ve been getting from readers for covering Warner Bros. Pictures’ virus-thriller Contagion has finally been simmering down, especially after the release of the incredibly dark trailer. Yet, outside of the site various publications are still trying to understand what will be infecting theaters come September 9, courtesy of director Steven Soderbergh.

I was recently interviewed by the NY Times who delved deep into the question. Within their lengthy piece, they stumbled across some pretty awesome news: a deathly Gwyneth Paltrow could be the face of the marketing campaign.

“Sue Kroll, president for movie marketing at Warner, said the studio was not specifically seeking horror fans but would advertise to a wide audience. Over the next week or two, that means expanding the scare factor with bus posters and billboards that will feature, among other things, a gasping, bug-eyed Ms. Paltrow beneath a legend that warns potential moviegoers to steer clear of one another. “Don’t talk to anyone,” the posters say. “Don’t touch anyone.” ”

Rest assured, a few lucky Bloody colleagues have already seen the movie and have given us the go-ahead to cover the thriller also starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and Elliott Gould. Check out the first official image below.

Gwyneth Paltrows Deathly Face to Scare You Into Seeing Contagion

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 06, 2011 @ 4:52pm
Category: Movies / News

Hearing from various colleagues of mine that Warner Bros. Pictures and Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion most definitely dabbles in horror. Starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and Elliott Gould, inside you’ll find the first two TV spots from the thriller infecting theaters September 9.

“The pic follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.”
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Hazardous Totem ‘Contagion’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 20, 2011 @ 11:44pm
Category: Movies / News

Earlier this week Warner Bros. Pictures dropped the tense trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, their thriller starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and Elliott Gould.

With the San Diego Comic-Con underway, they’ve unveiled the official one sheet that’s quite hazardous. The eye-catching poster puts the title on display as a totem listing out all of the contaminated cities. In short: you’re f*cked.

It infects theaters September 9.
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STOP Touching Your Face! The Virus Goes Airborne in Full ‘Contagion’ Trailer

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 14, 2011 @ 1:31am
Category: Movies / News

Earlier we had a tease, now we’ve got the entire trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ Contagion, the Steven Soderbergh-directed thriller starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and Elliott Gould.

Lesson learned: you’re filthy and touch your face way too much. This thriller looks pretty freaky and really ups the ante from viral thrillers from the past 20 years.

It infects theaters September 9.
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Release Date Shifts: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’ & ‘Contagion’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 28, 2011 @ 12:15am
Category: Movies / News

Warner Bros. Pictures did a little shuffling over the weekend and are looking as far ahead as 2013.

Warners has given Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro’s giant monster movie starring Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day and Idris Elba, a monstrous July 12, 2013 date, making it one of the major releases of the summer! “Set in a future in which malevolent creatures threaten the earth, the planet must band together and use highly advanced technology to eradicate the growing menace.”

Those of you who were excited to see Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion 3D in October get a break as Warners has now slated the star-studded affair for September 9, 2011. Featuring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and Elliott Gould, “ ‘Contagion’ follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.”
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Matt Damon Gets His Fresh Air: ‘Contagion’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 21, 2011 @ 5:35pm
Category: Movies / News

The boys over at Arrow have infiltrated Warner Bros. Pictures’ world having scored an early look at the Final Destination 5 poster and now have leaked a look at the one sheet for Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion, his airborne viral thriller featuring A-list actors galore: Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston and Elliott Gould.

In theaters October 21, Contagion follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart.”
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The ‘Contagion’ Has Destroyed San Francisco

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 15, 2011 @ 8:28pm
Category: Movies / News

It’s time for paparazzi to get some press as both Laughing Squid and Just Jared have leaked out images from the destroyed San Francisco set of Steven Soderbergh’s airborne Contagion. Inside you can see just how bad the apocalypse will hit this 3D thriller that stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, Josie Ho, Demetri Martin, Jennifer Ehle, Bryan Cranston, and Elliott Gould.