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Film Peek - July 2007

WELL ,IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF TIME - PARIS SINGING IN A SCI-FI MOVIE

July 31st 2007 05:59

Paris (you know the surname)according to entertainment industry magazine Variety
is going to sing in a science fiction musical thriller, REPO! The Genetic Opera, set in 2056 as humanity is devastated by an epidemic.

The film is being directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, director of two-thirds of the Saw trilogy.

Hilton made her cinematic debut in 2005 in the remake of a 1950s terror film, House of Wax, in the role of Paige Edwards.

Interesting viewing times ahead I have to say...unless I'm held ransome and fighting for my life I won't it. What about you? Is it appealing?

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SUPERHERO FEVER HITS AUSTRALIA

July 30th 2007 06:59

You've probably noticed the influs of Superheroes in Australia at the moment. One of Hollywood's top producers, Avi Arad, whose credits include the Spider-Man, X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises, said he would shoot several big budget films in coming years in Australia based on comic book superheroes.

Arad had a taste of filmmaking in Australia with this year's hit, Ghost Rider, starring Nicolas Cage, which was made in Melbourne.

The producer said he was impressed with Australia's talented film crews and special effects house. "Some of the bigger projects I am working on now inevitably will end up in Australia,'' Arad told AAP in an interview in Los Angeles.

Arad has more than 10 films based on comics on his production slate, including Captain America, The Avengers, Thor, The Punisher 2, Ant-Man, Iron Fist and two spin-offs of the X-Men films, Wolverine (starring Hugh Jackman) and Magneto.

Arad would not name the films he planned to shoot in Australia, but he did reveal he was attempting to hire an Australian director for one of the movies. He declined to reveal the director's name, but there has been speculation Australian director Alex Proyas is earmarked as to direct the film adaptation of another Arad project, Silver Surfer.

The Silver Surfer was introduced to film fans this year in the latest Fantastic Four film.

Proyas directed the small budget Australian movie, Garage Days.
Proyas is best known in Hollywood for his 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot, starring Will Smith.

Ghost Rider cost $US110 million to shoot in Melbourne, but made $US230 million at the global box office and tens of millions more in DVD and video sales.

"I love working in Australia,'' Arad said. "It's such a fun place with great technical talent and some amazing special effects houses.''

Arad said a sequel to Ghost Rider was yet to be planned.

The 57-year-old recently left his post as chairman and chief executive of Marvel Studios to form his own production company, which includes Marvel properties Hulk, Spider-Man and next year's much-hyped Iron Man, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr.

Arad's next project is the Bratz movie, based on the popular girls' dolls.

Bratz, a live-action film, was shot in Los Angeles and will open in Australian cinemas on September 20.

"Bratz is X-Men for girls,'' Arad said.

Interesting cinematic experiences ahead it seems/

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SIMPSON MOVIE PREMIERED IN SYDNEY LAST WEEK

July 30th 2007 06:50

Australian stars of the small screen have joined Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa on the yellow carpet in Sydney as the Simpsons make the leap to the big screen.

Sydney's Fox Studios was transformed into downtown Springfield, complete with a Kwik-E-Mart, serving Homer's favourite doughnuts and ice cold squishys, for the Australian premier of The Simpsons Movie.

Some 3000 guests, including TV personality Larry EmdUr, Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos and children's group Hi-5, strolled the "yellow carpet" this evening, posing with their favourite Simpsons characters.

Hi-5's Charli Delaney's favourite character was Lisa "because she's so cute" while children's author Andrew Daddo preferred barman Moe. Others, like comedian Mikey Robbins, saw themselves in some of the Simpsons characters.

"If Homer and Barney ever got married I would be their baby," Robbins joked.

After 20 years, 18 seasons and 400 episodes, The Simpsons Movie opensed nationwide last Thursday.

In the eagerly awaited animated feature film, Homer must save the world from a catastrophe he himself has created.

The film's creators have managed to include every character that has ever appeared in the series.

The show's creator, Matt Groening, has promised the film will reward avid fans of the TV series with subtle "in" jokes.

Has anyone seen it yet and if you have, what did you think?

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HARRY POTTER BECOMES LEGAL AND CELEBRATES

July 24th 2007 06:25

When Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe turns 18 today he earns access to a reported £20 million ($A46.85 million). He assures the media (and maybe himself?), that money will won't change him. He plans on having some sort of party to celebrate but isn’t sure how yet...
‘I don't plan to be one of those people who, as soon as they turn 18, suddenly buy themselves a massive sports car collection or something similar,’ he said earlier this month. ‘I don't think I'll be particularly extravagant.’
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POOR THINGS - CANCELLED BECAUSE OF LOHAN’S PARTYING ANTICS

July 23rd 2007 01:55

OK, this is big news with an important message for us all. Don’t use drugs when you are acting, it‘s dangerous for your health...and probably for viewers too.

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TRANSFORMERS - REVIEW

July 20th 2007 13:52

I'm actually late with this review, considering I saw Transformers pretty early - 3rd July. But like they say, better late than never.

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The Dead Girl Trailer

July 19th 2007 10:56

I haven't seen this film yet, but it's one I'm keen to see soon. Hopefully this weekend if I can wangle it

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THE LAST LEGION - TRAILER

July 17th 2007 11:32

Now here's a movie I'm excited about. A lot of medieval war-movies tend to either be boring or cheap, so I'm glad The Last Legion looks differently. At least its trailer.

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BATMAN'S NEW SUIT

July 14th 2007 20:48

Slowly but steady the studios prepare us for the upcoming Batman, The Dark Knight.

For quite some period it was the Joker, now it's Batman's suit. Of course everything looks so much more awesome once on the screen, but right now I don't know what to think. It's like they tried too hard with details. Simple and clean is always nicer

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS - POSTER

July 14th 2007 20:28

Alvin and the Chipmunks is originally a cartoon series from the 60s that I know nothing about. If you're like me, the chipmunks are a music group containing mischievous group leader Alvin; tall and quiet Simon; and chubby, impressionable Theodore. [IMDB]

The movie is soon to be released and Jason Lee has the main role, next to the animated creatures

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INDIANA JONES 4 - TEASER

July 14th 2007 13:57

There's probably no one NOT waiting for Indiana Jones 4 to be released. It's almost as suspenseful as watching me approach payday.

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DECEMBER BOYS - TRAILER

July 14th 2007 13:47

Since I personally think Daniel Radcliffe is overrated I won't tell you what I personally think.

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Return of the Peeker

July 14th 2007 12:26

Hey everyone, it has been a wild period of adventure. Not really, but it has been fun at least. Anyway now it's time to get into the usual routine, at least for a while...

I want to give big thanks to both David and Brenton for their efforts and updates here, I can see by the amount of comments that you've enjoyed it

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