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The ‘Total Recall’ Trailer Is Here, But Forgot To Bring The Fun

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 01, 2012 @ 9:23pm
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The Total Recall Trailer Is Here, But Forgot To Bring The Fun

The trailer for Len Wiseman’s highly anticipated remake of Total Recall has landed. Of course it’s up to everyone to make up their own mind on this, but it looks to have completely dropped the fun and satirical edge that the brilliant 1990 film had. I suppose the movie could still actually be good, but I never really had my hopes super up for this one and nothing has changed now that the trailer’s here. It just looks so rote and flat. I also can’t really buy John Cho in that role. More importantly though, what do you think?

In the remake, “Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) whom he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston) – there is no one Quaid can trust, except possibly a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) working for the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy). The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.”

Total Recall is in theaters August 3rd. Hit the jump for the trailer. READ MORE

Official Motion Poster For ‘Total Recall’ Arrives From The Fringe

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 28, 2012 @ 5:52pm
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Official Motion Poster For Total Recall Arrives From The Fringe

*Updated with the film’s official motion poster that transports Colin Farrell into Recall.

Moviegoers will begin their Recall experience on Sunday, April 1, as Columbia Pictures debuts the trailer for Underworld director Len Wiseman’s highly anticipated action thriller Total Recall during the NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat broadcast nationally on ABC. Following, an extended version will make it’s way online. Until then, check out the following video teaser!

Total Recall, in theaters August 3, is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick.

“Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) whom he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston) – there is no one Quaid can trust, except possibly a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) working for the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy). The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.” READ MORE

Begin Your ‘Recall’ Experience This Sunday

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 27, 2012 @ 5:09pm
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Begin Your Recall Experience This Sunday

Total Recall, in theaters August 3, is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick.

Watch Video Promo And Then Make Your Reservation With ‘Total Recall’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 15, 2012 @ 2:34pm
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TotalLand12012 Watch Video Promo And Then Make Your Reservation With Total Recall

Out of Taiwan comes a viral promo trailer for Columbia Pictures’ Total Recall, Len Wiseman’s re-envisioning of Philip K. Dick’s “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale.” The footage looks a’ight, I guess, but it will never be the same as watching Arnold Schwarzenegger’s film of the same name.

“For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), the leader of the free world – Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy) and stop Cohaagen. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.”

In theaters August 3, watch the video promo inside. READ MORE

[BD Review] ‘Sinister’ Is Super Scary But Doesn’t Always Add Up

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 12, 2012 @ 2:24pm
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[BD Review] Sinister Is Super Scary But Doesnt Always Add Up

Summit Entertainment’s Sinister had a “secret” screening last night at The SXSW Film Festival in Austin. I had to put “secret” in quotes because a certain trade magazine decided to spoil the surprise just because they could. Directed by The Exorcism of Emily Rose‘s Scott Derrickson, the film stars Ethan Hawke, James Ranson, and Juliet Rylance and there’s been quite a bit of anticipation for it, especially considering that it doesn’t open until October 5th. Sadly, the film didn’t live up to expectations. Mr. Disgusting writes in with his review.

“While the chiller will cloud your mind with extreme visuals and a brooding score/sound design, you shouldn’t be tricked into thinking this is a good movie… Sinister is a plot-laden mess that requires an incredibly high amount of suspension of disbelief. The best way to describe it is ’8MM’ meets ‘Paranormal Activity’. In an odd turn of events, this film is still highly recommended for those seeking one good scare and an unnerved stomach, it’s highly effective.”

Penned by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, “the story follows a journalist who moves his family into a house where another family was murdered. After moving in, he uncovers found footage that leads to clues about the murders.”

Click here for the review. READ MORE

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Plot Details, New Casting For Platinum Dunes’ ‘Vigilandia’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 13, 2012 @ 8:56pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Rhys Wakefield (pictured below; Sanctum ) will star opposite Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin Hodge and Tony Oller in sci-fi thriller Vigilandia being helmed by writer-director James DeMonaco.

In addition, Bloody Disgusting exclusively scored a small taste of plot details that, until now, have been kept under wraps. The sci-fi thriller takes place in a future where a new regime, called “New Founding Fathers of America”, seek to control an epidemic of violence and crime with an experiment called “The Cure”. The Cure is a completely hypocritical “event” where, three times a year, for 12 hours, murder is completely legal. The film is said to play like a home invasion film with a heavy political theme. It’s planned to be the first film in a post-apocalyptic franchise.

Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes’ (Brad Fuller and Andrew Form) – responsible for Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street and Texas Chainsaw Massacre remakes – are producing with Blumhouse Productions (Paranormal Activity, Insidious).

Filming is currently underway in Los Angeles. READ MORE

Young Male Lead Found For ‘Vigilandia’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 04, 2012 @ 4:35pm
Category: Movies / News

Tony Oller, who played Danny on the Disney Channel’s “As the Bell Rings,” has been offered the young male lead in Universal’s upcoming horror sci-fi thriller Vigilandia, TheWrap has learned.

Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane and Edwin Hodge star in the movie, which James DeMonaco wrote and is directing.

Oller most recently starred alongside Dennis Quaid in Beneath the Darkness. Before that, he was one of the stars of the Nickelodeon series, “Gigantic.”

Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing through Blum’s Blumhouse and Bay’s Platinum Dunes. Why Not Productions also is producing.

The movie is scheduled to begin shooting on February 13. READ MORE

Platinum Dunes’ Sci-Fi Horror ‘Vigilandia’ Casts Up

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 01, 2012 @ 5:36am
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Max Burkholder, the 14-year-old actor who plays Max Braverman in NBC’s “Parenthood,” has been offered the role of Charlie in Universal’s sci-fi thriller Vigilandia, TheWrap has learned. Also, Adelaide Kane (pictured below), an Australian actress who has appeared in “Power Rangers R.P.M.” and “Neighbors,” has landed the role of Zoey.

Ethan Hawke stars, along with Lena Headey, who plays Cersei Lannister on “Game of Thrones.”

James DeMonaco wrote and is directing the movie. DeMonaco previously worked on Assault on Precinct 13, starring Hawke and Laurence Fishburne. He also is the creator/executive producer of Spike TV’s mini-series “The Kill Point.”

Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form are producing through Blum’s Blumhouse and Bay’s Platinum Dunes. Why Not Productions also is producing.

Details of the story remain under wraps, although Bloody confirmed it IS horror. The movie is set to begin shooting on February 13. READ MORE

Lena Headey Joins Ethan Hawke In Platinum Dunes ‘Vigilandia’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 24, 2012 @ 11:16pm
Category: Movies / News

LenaHeadeyLand12412 Lena Headey Joins Ethan Hawke In Platinum Dunes Vigilandia!

Lena Headey (300, “Game Of Thrones”, “The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) will join previously announced lead Ethan Hawke in Universal/Platinum Dunes’ Vigilandia.

It’ll be interesting to see how Fuller and Form handle smaller budgets and original material. I wasn’t always a fan of their remake stuff (hated Nightmare On Elm Street but absolutely loved Friday The 13th) but they kind of make for interesting old-school producers in the sense that they really actively call the shots on their sets.

Per Variety, ““Game of Thrones” star Lena Headey as landed the female lead in Universal’s “Vigilandia,” starring Ethan Hawke. James DeMonaco will direct from a script he penned. Plot details of the sci-fi thriller are being kept under wraps.

Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form will produce through Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes along with Why Not Prods. Sebastien Lemercier exec produces. Universal recently came on producer of the pic, the first film under its first-look deal with Blumhouse. While Platinum Dunes has been known for making films at a price, the pic reps its first foray into really low-budgeted fare. Sources say the budget would be similar to that of FilmDistrict’s “Insidious” or the upcoming “Sinister.” READ MORE

First Look: Ethan Hawke’s ‘Sinister’ Investigation

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 11, 2012 @ 2:26am
Category: Movies / News

First Look: Ethan Hawkes Sinister Investigation

Not only does Summit Entertainment have both Warm Bodies and Gone in theaters this year, they’ve also set Sinister for August 24.

Directed by The Exorcism of Emily Rose‘s Scott Derrickson, and starring Ethan Hawke, James Ranson, and Juliet Rylance, Bloody Disgusting is excited to share with you the first ever images from the snuff-themed horror.

Jason Blum (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) produces. READ MORE

‘Sinister’ Cast Begins to Fill

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 06, 2011 @ 3:24pm
Category: Movies / News

James Ransone (Prom Night, “Treme,”"How To Make It in America”) has signed on to Summit Entertainment’s untitled found-footage thriller also starring Ethan Hawke and Juliet Rylance.

Scott Derrickson (Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stood Still) is directing with Jason Blum (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) producing, says Variety.

“The story follows a journalist who moves his family into a house where another family was murdered. After moving in, he uncovers found footage that leads to clues about the murders.” Ransone will play a deputy.

Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill penned the script
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Juliet Rylance Starring in ‘Found Footage’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 10, 2011 @ 7:12pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Bloody Disgusting is exclusively being told that Juliet Rylance (Animal) is in final talks to join the currently untitled Found Footage movie from director Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stood Still).

Rylance will join previously announced Ethan Hawke in the film recently picked up by Summet Entertainment for theatrical distribution.

It was recently revealed that “Hawke plays a journalist who travels with his family around the country to investigate gruesome murders he turns into books. After he moves his family into a house where another family was murdered, the journo discovers found footage that unveils horrifying clues beyond what caused the original tragedy.” (Deadline)

Jason Blum (Insidious, Paranormal Activity) is producing this micro-budget horror.
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Summit Scores Scott Derrickson’s ‘Found Footage,’ First Story Details!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 01, 2011 @ 10:40pm
Category: Movies / News

Summit Entertainment has won an auction for U.S. distribution rights to an untitled “found footage” thriller that Scott Derrickson (Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stiid Still) will direct, with Ethan Hawke starring. Jason Blum is producing with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones’ Automatik Entertainment and shooting starts in September, reports Deadline. The movie will cost under $5 million, but the success of the Blum-produced micro-budget horror pics Paranormal Activity and Insidious ramped up the bidding on the project.

From a script by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, “Hawke plays a journalist who travels with his family around the country to investigate gruesome murders he turns into books. After he moves his family into a house where another family was murdered, the journo discovers found footage that unveils horrifying clues beyond what caused the original tragedy.”
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Colin Farrell Does the Chicken Dance in Hi-res ‘Total Recall’ Image

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 19, 2011 @ 7:53am
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We’ve now received a hi-res first ever look at Colin Farrell as “Douglas Quaid” in Columbia Pictures’ forthcoming Total Recall, the Len Wiseman-directed redo also starring Bryan Cranston, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bokeem Woodbine, Ethan Hawke and Bill Nighy.

“The movie is ditches the Martian storyline from the original pic and instead involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell), a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy — although he doesn’t know for which side.”

Columbia Pictures will release here on Earth August 3, 2012.

Colin Farrell Does the Chicken Dance in Hi res Total Recall Image

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 27, 2011 @ 3:00pm
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John Cho (Star Trek, the Harold from Harold in Kumar) has joined Total Recall, Columbia Pictures/Sony’s remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi action film that begins shooting Monday in Toronto, reports EW.

Cho will play McClane, the smooth-talking rep for the mind-messing company that tempts Colin Farrell’s Douglas Quaid to implant fantastic memories into his brain. Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel will play Quaid’s wife and his revolutionary girlfriend, respectively. Bryan Cranston has been cast as the futuristic villain played by Ronny Cox in the original film, and Ethan Hawke will have a small role as well. Bill Nighy, who worked with Recall‘s director Len Wiseman on the Underworld franchise, remains in talks, reportedly to play the revolutionary hero, Kuato.

The movie is ditches the Martian storyline from the original pic and instead involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell), a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy — although he doesn’t know for which side.
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Top Secret ‘Total Recall’ Cameo for Ethan Hawke

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 10, 2011 @ 7:21pm
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Ethan Hawke (Daybreakers) is boarding Total Recall, Columbia Pictures’ Colin Farrell-starring remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie, reports Heat Vision. Hawke’s role is being kept secret and it is cameo in nature.

The original movie, based on the Philip K. Dick story, “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale,” followed a man haunted by a recurring dream of journeying to Mars who buys a literal dream vacation from a company called Rekall Inc., which sells implanted memories. The man comes to believe he is a secret agent and ends up on a Martian colony, where he fights to overthrow a despotic ruler controlling the production of air.

The new story ditches the Martian storyline and instead involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell) a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy, although he doesn’t know for which side.

The movie has been casting up ahead of its June start in Toronto with Bryan Cranston playing the villain. Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel are still in negotiations for the female leads.
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Daybreakers

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 08, 2010 @ 12:00am
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Edward Dalton is a researcher in the year 2019, in which an unknown plague has transformed the world’s population into vampires. As the human population nears extinction, vampires must capture and farm every remaining human, or find a blood substitute before time runs out. However, a covert group of vampires makes a remarkable discovery, one which has the power to save the human race.