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Nicolas Cage: Does he wear his hair, or does it wear him?
12 November 2009 3:29 PM, PST | EW.com - The Movie Critics | See recent EW.com - The Movie Critics news »
I miss the days when actors had bad hair days. When their coifs weren't so coiffed, when their heads were allowed to look scruffy, greasy, crazy, unkempt. Not Robert Pattinson mousse-mussed, but genuinely dishabille. I miss the days when they could even be -- maybe we should whisper this -- bald. I admit that I have something of a personal stake in this. I'm a follically challenged male, and perhaps I speak for others who are losing their hair when I say that it wouldn't be such a terrible thing if we were represented a little more often on screen, »
- Owen Gleiberman
Nicolas Cage's 'silent but deadly' terror
12 November 2009 2:22 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Nicolas Cage was stalked by a mime artist. The 'Bangkok Dangerous' actor joked about his ordeal at the hands of a "silent but maybe deadly" performer but admitted he found the white-faced stranger "unsettling". Nicolas, 45, said: "I guess it would fall into the stalker category more or less. "I was being stalked by a mime?silent, but maybe deadly. Somehow, this mime would appear on the set of 'Bringing Out the Dead' and start doing strange things. "I have no idea how it got past security. Finally, the producers took some action and I haven't seen the mime since. But it was definitely unsettling." A mime artist performs wordlessly, expressing stories through bodily movement alone, and traditionally paints »
Nicolas Cage's silent terror
12 November 2009 2:22 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Nicolas Cage was stalked by a mime artist. The 'Bangkok Dangerous' actor joked about his ordeal at the hands of a "silent but maybe deadly" performer but admitted he found the white-faced stranger "unsettling". Nicolas, 45, said: "I guess it would fall into the stalker category more or less. "I was being stalked by a mime?silent, but maybe deadly. Somehow, this mime would appear on the set of 'Bringing Out the Dead' and start doing strange things. "I have no idea how it got past security. Finally, the producers took some action and I haven't seen the mime since. But it was definitely unsettling." A mime artist performs wordlessly, expressing stories through bodily movement alone, and traditionally paints their face »
Nicolas Cage Says He Was Stalked By A Mime Artist
11 November 2009 11:20 PM, PST | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
Nicolas Cage was stalked by a mime artist. The "Bangkok Dangerous" actor joked about his ordeal at the hands of a "silent but maybe deadly" performer but admitted he found the white-faced stranger "unsettling."
Nicolas, 45, said: "I guess it would fall into the stalker category more or less."
"I was being stalked by a mime-silent, but maybe deadly. Somehow, this mime would appear on the set of 'Bringing Out the Dead' and start doing strange things."
"I have no idea how it got past security. Finally, the producers took some action and I haven't seen the mime since. But it was definitely unsettling."
A mime artist performs wordlessly, expressing stories through bodily movement alone, and traditionally paints their face white.
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See A Little 'Kick-Ass' In This Teaser Trailer
11 November 2009 6:03 AM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
The teaser trailer for Kick-Ass has arrived! Having been subjected to so much hype by everyone luckier than me at ComicCon, it's a bit of a let down because there's just not much ass-kicking going on. It's basically an animated version of the poster, introducing you to the characters while showing a little more blood and smacks. But hey, this is just the beginning and I don't expect them to spill all the cool stuff in the first glimpse.
I do like what I see, though. On the surface it looks like a teenage Watchmen but with a lot of emphasis on how fun it is to be a vigilante. There's no awkward geek humor on display. The characters are young comic book fans, but we aren't subjected to any "Ow, it hurts to be an action hero" moments. Instead, it's all about the action and potential for violence. Kick-Ass is confident! »
- Elisabeth Rappe
Palisades Tartan’s Asian Horror: Essential Collection Review
30 October 2009 3:34 PM, PDT | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
Just in time for Halloween, Palisades Tartan has grouped together three of the most successful Asian horror films of recent years in one region 2 DVD collection. Although terms such as ‘essential’ are woefully overused when it comes to such compilations, in this case it certainly rings true, as the three titles are arguably among the most important and influential examples of the modern Asian genre – not least since two of them have been the subject of markedly less successful Hollywood remakes. The films in question, “Audition”, “Dark Water” and “The Eye” also provide a showcase for three highly acclaimed directors in the ever prolific Takashi Miike (still best known in the West for his infamous “Ichi the Killer”), The Pang Brothers (who recently headed for the Us themselves with “The Messengers” and a remake of their own “Bangkok Dangerous”) and Hideo Nakata, whose “Ringu” launched the new wave of Eastern horror. »
- James Mudge
Does Nic Cage have the kavorka?
28 October 2009 11:40 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Nicolas Cage sometimes gets a bad rap. Yes, he's an Oscar winner, but his eclectic taste in movies has often drawn criticism, most famously from Sean Penn, who once accused Cage of s-tting on their profession. Say what you want about The Wicker Man or Bangkok Dangerous, but Cage is either the savviest or most fortuitous operator in Hollywood when it comes to his female costars. Yesterday's announcement that Mad Men's January Jones will costar opposite Cage in The Hungry Rabbit Jumps was only the most recent example. Toss in Diane Kruger (National Treasure, pictured), Jessica Biel (Next), Eva Mendes »
- Jeff Labrecque
New Trailer For ‘Bad Lieutenant’ With Nicolas Cage
9 October 2009 8:15 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Not many people are fans of Nicolas Cage. It could be that his hair is a bird, or that he has been known for many poor film choices like Wicker Man, Next, Knowing, Bangkok Dangerous, World Trade Center or Ghost Rider. The trailer for his newest film, however, doesn’t look half bad — even if it is a remake.
Bad Lieutenant is a remake of the 1992 film starring Harvey Keitel about a cop who walks the line of moral and amoral, drinking and gambling along the way. The idea may feel a bit beaten to death for anybody who watched all 6 seasons of FX’s The Shield, but director Werner Herzog is pushing through regardless.
The script was adapted (or copy-and-pasted) by a veteran of the world of police drama, William Finkelstein, who’s writing credits date all the way back to 1990 with Cop Rock. This remake also changes the »
- Sebastian Suchecki
Trailer: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
8 October 2009 8:24 PM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
Every so often in Nicolas Cage’s career comes a film that reminds you why he’s so prevalent these days, in crappy films like Bangkok Dangerous and Ghost Rider. A film that hearkens back to Raising Arizona, or even something silly and entertaining like Face/Off. Werner Herzog’s Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans could be that film.
This trailer displays just the right dose of good direction, interesting ideas, and over the top (good over the top) Nicolas Cage. It’s enough to get me excited for the film’s release, which is currently unscheduled.
It also gives a glimpse at performances by Val Kilmer and Xzibit. What a pair!
Keep your fingers crossed that we actually have a good Nicolas Cage performance on our hands. As much as I love to slam the guy, I’d be eager to see him prove me wrong. View the trailer below. »
- John Cooper
‘Final Destination’ Leads Worst Box Office Weekend of the Year
8 September 2009 8:13 AM, PDT | Movie Cultists | See recent Movie Cultists news »
The first weekend in September is traditionally one of the worst of the entire year -- last year, for instance, Nicolas Cage's Bangkok Dangerous was able to open at #1 with only $7.8 million. This year did slightly better -- partly because it was Labor Day weekend -- but not by much. The Final Destination repeated at #1 with $12.3 million and $15.4 million if you include Monday -- not a terrible drop from its $27.4 million opening. Contrast that with Halloween II, which opened to a weaker $16.3 million last weekend and fell 65% to $5.7 million over this past ... »
- Michael Dance
'Final Destination' Clings to Labor Day Lead
7 September 2009 9:35 AM, PDT | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
With the usual smattering of modest Labor Day releases, Summer 2009 came to a quiet close. While overall business was up 43 percent from the corresponding (non-holiday) timeframe last year, this Labor Day weekend was one of the least-attended in over a decade. Falling 55 percent (comparing Friday-Sunday periods) but still leading the weekend, The Final Destination pulled in an estimated $15.4 million over the four-day weekend, lifting its total to $50.6 million in ten days. The horror sequel had a steeper drop than its predecessors as well as My Bloody Valentine 3-D from earlier this year. Nonetheless, it surpassed the final gross of Final Destination 2 and will soon top the other Final Destination movies, though it has a ways to go in terms of attendance. Featuring Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper hot off the successes of The Proposal and The Hangover, respectively, All About Steve bagged an estimated $13.9 million four-day opening on approximately 2,300 screens at 2,251 sites. »
- Brandon Gray
Casting News: Channing Tatum to Star in 'The Darkness'
29 August 2009 10:26 AM, PDT | Channing Tatum Unwrapped | See recent Channing Tatum Unwrapped news »
Channing Tatum has a ton of potential projects in the works, and the horror film site Bloody Disgusting just reported some casting news on a new one. I read this particular news item when they first posted it on July 28th, but wanted to confirm it before I reported it to you all.
I have now confirmed that Chan has indeed signed on to star in 'The Darkness', the latest film from The Pang Brothers Danny Pang Fat and Oxide Pang Chun who directed the Asian and English remakes of 'The Eye' and 'Bangkok Dangerous'. Like Chan's current movie, 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra', the film will also be based on a comic book adaption.
"The Darkness" comic series was created by Marc Silvestri, Garth Ennis and David Wohl, under the Top Cow Productions banner. Ironically, Top Cow is the same comic book company that's »
- Blog Expert
Channing Tatum in for The Darkness, Out of Mafia Flick
11 August 2009 6:34 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Model-turned-actor Channing Tatum has not impressed me much in the few movies I have seen him in. Most recently, his performance as Duke in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was almost universally panned, but it's hard to judge an actor's true potential in a movie where the script is terrible and the focus is entirely on action and special effects. I know he has had a few dramatic roles in films like A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints and Stop-Loss, but I think most of his stock in Hollywood currently comes from starring roles in the dance flicks She's The Man and Step Up. Bloody Disgusting [1] reports that Tatum has signed on to star in The Darkness, the latest film from The Pang Brothers (The Eye, Bangkok Dangerous). Based on the comic book by Marc Silvestri, Garth Ennis, and David Wohl, he will play Jackie, a hitman for a New York mob family, »
- Sean
Channing Tatum to star in The Darkness adaptation
30 July 2009 10:27 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Channing Tatum has been cast in the film adaptation of The Darkness, based on the series of American comic books, according to horror site Bloody-Disgusting.
The film is to be directed by The Pang Brothers, who helmed the original Hong Kong version of The Eye and the original and remake of Bangkok Dangerous.
In the Top Cow Productions comic book by Marc Silvestri, Garth Ennis and David Wohl, mafia hitman Jackie Estacado learns he has the powers of The Darkness, a malevolent spirit that has inhabited his family for generations.
The ancient force, passed down from father to son and manifesting on their 21st birthday, allows him to create any object, including living creatures, from darkness.
Estacado battles other mob groups as well as his archenemy The Angelus, a woman who wields the primal power of light.
In 2004, Dimension Films had paid a six-figure sum to develop a movie based on the comic, »
- David Bentley
Channing Tatum To Star In ‘The Darkness’
29 July 2009 12:07 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
According to Bloody-Disgusting, Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe, Step Up) has been cast in the latest comic book-cum-movie, The Darkness. The film is to be directed by The Pang Brothers, who were responsible for the original Asian version of The Eye and Bangkok Dangerous (both the original and the English language remake).
The Darkness comic series was created by Marc Silvestri, Garth Ennis and David Wohl, under the banner of Top Cow/Image. It follows Jackie Estacado, a hitman who “was targeted for assassination by the don of the New York mafia, ‘Uncle’ Paulie. He finds his body possessed by ‘the Darkness,’ a malevolent spirit that has inhabited his family for several generations, with the benefit of giving Jackie supernatural powers that feed off the dark.”
Apparently Dimension paid a six-figure sum to develop The Darkness back in 2004, originally hoping for a release in 2008. Needless to say that year has »
- Ross Miller
Nicolas Cage vs. Seth Rogen: Who Wins?
21 July 2009 6:20 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Nicolas Cage has been a Ghost Rider, a Lord of War and even a little Bangkok Dangerous, but now he could be ready to take on his toughest adversary: Seth Rogen. Variety reports Cage is in talks to play bad guy to Rogen's hero in director Michel Gondry's Green Hornet film. There were few details, but considering all the idiosyncratic talents involved, well, it's just better that way. Stranger still, Cameron Diaz is in talks to play the film's love interest, which presumably means she must choose between Cage and Rogen. So... »
Nicolas Cage May Become a Villain in 'The Green Hornet'
21 July 2009 2:21 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Nicolas Cage may join the cast of "The Green Hornet". While it is still unclear what character he will be portraying in the Michael Gondry-directed film, Variety has reported that the star of the "National Treasure" series is in early negotiations with Columbia Pictures to be a gangster villain.
Beside Nicolas Cage, Cameron Diaz has been reported to be in talks to join the feature project. Although previously it hasn't been disclosed what part that she will tackle in the project, current report suggested she is negotiating the part of a reporter who happens to be Britt Reid/Green Hornet's love interest.
Regarding the progress of the movie project, Variety claimed that "the production is moving full steam ahead for a fall start date" although the studio is still searching for a suitable replacement for Stephen Chow as Kato. Seth Rogen is set to portray the male leading role in »
- AceShowbiz.com
Badass First Trailer for the Pang Brothers' Storm Warriors
31 May 2009 8:46 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
After the dismal debut of Bangkok Dangerous, the Pang Brothers have returned to China for their next film - The Storm Warriors. This is latest their exploration into martial arts - not that they haven't already featured martial arts in their films, but this is a period epic. For those who have forgotten who the Pang Brothers are, they're a directing team out of Hong Kong who brought us the original The Eye in 2002, The Messengers in 2007, a remake of their own film Bangkok Dangerous in 2008, and a handful of other Chinese features. And if you're hesitant about watching this trailer, don't be, it kicks some serious ass. This reminds me a bit of Kazuaki Kiriya's Goemon, but not as stylized as that. I'd love to check this out, I think it just looks like some badass martial arts fun, despite being from the Pang Brothers. Thoughts? Watch the »
- Alex Billington
Trailer for Werner Herzog's Bad Leiutenant: Port Of Call leaks online
27 May 2009 4:12 PM, PDT | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
Somehow, somewhere, Collider got their hands on the unofficial trailer for Werner Herzog's remake (sequel?) of Abel Ferrara’s original film of the same name. In case you forgot, this version of Bad Leiutenant stars Nic Cage who I can only take so much of these days. I didn't mind him so much in Knowing, but was secretly hoping someone would put him out of his misery (and mine) when I watched Bangkok Dangerous.
Of course, with Herzog at the helm, this could be a worthy effort. If anything, the aging director has been consistent in his recent films. I personally Loved Rescue Dawn so I'll be keeping an eye out for this one.
Trailer after the break. Watch it while you can because I have a feeling it'll be going going gone.
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Where to find Hugh Jackman's Wolverine leather jacket
19 May 2009 9:21 AM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Hugh Jackman'S portrayal of Wolverine has become popular with many fans for the character's distinctive leather jackets.
Jackman plays the metal-clawed mutant in the previous X-Men trilogy and in current release X-Men Origins: Wolverine, where he wears another variation on the character's classic biker jacket.
Replicas of the jackets have become a must-have for many viewers. Last year, I reported how one enthusiast had created an online store selling the jackets when he finally found a quality duplicate of the version worn by Jackman on screen.
The website, Logan's Closet, is now offering a replica of the jacket seen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, at a price of $600 to $760 depending on size. The site also sells the jackets worn by Wolverine in the first X-Men film and in X-Men: The Last Stand, as well as the jackets worn in Terminator, House, Bangkok Dangerous, I Am Legend, Biker Boyz and Mystery Men. »
- David Bentley
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