This is an early cut of a trailer for our circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent,” back before we started editing the entire film.
It’s an early draft, but still captures the feel of the movie we wanted to make, and I’m happy to say that even if this is an old trailer it still captures the feel of the film. …continue reading “Tearing Down the Tent” trailer
By Michael Knox, director of “Tearing Down the Tent,” mknox@modernfilmzine.com
I’m not sure, but it really does seem like people are sharing a renewed interest in the circus arts. Or at least that’s what it seems lately when I go looking for stories for ModernFilmZine and keep finding more press releases related to circuses.
I already talked about PBS’ “Circus” series, slated for fall of 2010, and now going to one of my news sites I’ve found out that Cirque Eloize opened for the NHL All Star Game at the Bell Center.
The NHL commissioned the Special Events Division of Cirque Eloize to design an act as part of the
opening ceremony for the 57th All Star Game held January 25 at the Bell Center in Montreal. …continue reading Renewed interest in circus arts on the rise?
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
The studio that developed “Cowboy Bebop” and “Full Metal Alchemist“will bring the Japanese samurai anime movie, “Sword of the Stranger,” to theaters for a one-night screening on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The movie will be dubbed in English and will feature an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the “Sword of the Stranger” at studio BONES as well as interviews with the English voice actors, director Masahiro Ando, and producer Mashiko Minami.
Acclaimed Japanese anime studio BONES (“Cowboy Bebop,” “Full Metal Alchemist,” “Soul Eater”) developed “Sword of the Stranger.” …continue reading “Sword of the Stranger” anime movie playing 1 night only
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment are teaming up to bring the Dark Horse comic book “El Zombo Fantasma” to the big screen in a live action movie.
“El Zombo Fantasma,” was published by Dark Horse Comics in 2005 and created by David Wilkins and Kevin Munroe, according to a news release.
“Zombo started years ago as just a geeky idea between two friends who worked at the same video game company,” says Munroe. “But Dave and I always knew that the property had a broader appeal than just its publishing roots, and now we’ll see it finally reach an entirely new audience. I’m thrilled to be a part of creating this new breed of superhero for the big screen.” …continue reading Dark Horse Comics “El Zombo” headed for the big screen
STAFF REPORTS
Marvel Entertainment, the company responsible for the hit film franchises “X-Men,” and “Spiderman” is being sued in a $750 million lawsuit, according to a news release.
Attorney Martin Garbus, Esq., filed the complaint against Marvel Entertainment and its chairman Isaac Perlmutter, as well as Stan Lee, the creator of Marvel’s major superhero character. The complaint also names former Marvel Studio head Avi Arad.
Arad has been producer of such films as “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk.”
Stan Lee Media, Inc. shareholders contend that Lee and Perlmutter, with Lee’s partner Arthur Lieberman and former Marvel Studios president Avi Arad, improperly colluded to hide and misappropriate financial interests in Lee’s creations assigned to Stan Lee Media in 1998 and reaffirmed in 1999.
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director of “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown,” who fled to France after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 1977 will be the focus of the new film, “Polanski Unauthorized,” according to a news release.
The film will be released Friday, February 13th in selected cinemas
in Hollywood for three weeks.
Spanning four decades, the film covers everything from a turbulent childhood in war torn Poland, the murder of his wife Sharon Tate by the infamous Charles Manson cult and the infamous rape case that lead to Polanski’s exile. Polanski avoided incarceration by escaping to and maintaining residence in Europe, according to a news release. …continue reading “Rosemary’s Baby” director focus of unauthorized biopic
“Sita Sings the Blues” director Nina Paley interview Part 2
For part 1 of this interview go to “Sita Sings the Blues” director turns pain into passion project
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Nina Paley’s “Sita Sings the Blues” has been an Internet hit, playing at film festivals around the world. But the film, somehow has not found major theatrical distribute. And ever since Paley has gone on the film festival circuit she’s learned a few reasons why.
“At first distributors were simply scared of it because it was hard to describe and it was just weird,” Paley said. “And big distributors won’t touch something this weird. Small distributors became interested over time.” …continue reading “Sita Sings the Blues” uses Internet to be a smash hit
By T.S. Ross, tsross@modernfilmzine.com
Here are the nominations for the 81st annual Academy Awards. Along with the nominations I have also added my thoughts and personal choices on who should win, as well as a “Where is?” category for movies that I felt should have at least been recognized.
And the nominee’s are…
Best actor:
Richard Jenkins – “The Visitor”
Frank Langella – “Frost/Nixon”
Sean Penn – “Milk”
Brad Pitt – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
Mickey Rourke – “The Wrestler”
All good choices, though I still need to see “The Visitor” and “Benjamin Button”. Personally for me, it’s a toss up between Sean Penn and Mickey Rourke. If I had to pick; Rourke.
Where is? Colin Farrell for “In Bruges.”
Best Actress
Anne Hathaway – “Rachel Getting Married”
Angelina Jolie – “Changeling”
Melissa Leo – “Frozen River”
Meryl Streep – “Doubt”
Kate Winslet – “The Reader” …continue reading Academy Award Nominations Announced
STAFF REPORTS
IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced that the box office hit “The Dark Knight,” will return to IMAX theatres for an encore presentation. Starting January 23rd, the film will open in 143 IMAX screens domestically, and 29 screens internationally.
So far, the film has grossed more than $997 million at the worldwide box office since its release on July 18th, 2008, according to a news release.
“The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience” features six sequences filmed with IMAX cameras.
“‘The Dark Knight’ is not only a phenomenal film, but an extraordinarily unique experience in IMAX,” said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. “With the multitude of accolades it has received this season, we wanted to bring this amazing film back to theaters to give audiences another chance to see it on the big screen and in the expanded IMAX locations around the globe.” …continue reading “The Dark Knight” set to return to theaters Jan. 23
By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com
Rolling Stone Magazine is offering an exclusive clip from the teacher/student sex
documentary, “After School.”
RollingStone.com has teamed up with Powerhouse Pictures Entertainment to
premiere an exclusive interview from their upcoming feature documentary
film, “After School.” The film is directed by Chris Barrett.
“After School” examines the nature of teacher student sexual relationships,
according to a news release. …continue reading “After School” explores teacher-student sexual relations
