Posts Tagged ‘alice in wonderland’
China Behind Future 3D Film Increase
Changes to the restrictions on the number of foreign films released in China could lead to a significant increase in the number of 3D and Imax films being made... The news comes after Chinese politician Xi Jinping met with US Vice President Joe Biden to discuss the current laws surrounding the import of foreign films into the country of...
The Top 10 Young Quest Movies
E.T., Super 8 and Hugo all show just how courageous and brave children can be, fighting for what they believe in, taking risks and creating their very own adventure. One of the most captivating and wonderful aspects of films that feature a young person going on a quest is their expression of pluck and irrepressible human spirit. The upcoming...
Watch out giants – Jack the Giant Killer trailer is here!
If you liked the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but thought it was lacking a certain...action element, then you won't be disappointed with Jack the Giant Killer. By the looks of the new trailer, there is plenty of climbing and fighting, not to mention burning trees being hurled around by an enormous, angry giant. Nicholas Hoult has grown...
Nominees and jury revealed for the Moët British Independent Film Awards
The nominations for the 14th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards were announced this Halloween. Recognising British talent in independent filmmaking, the awards have grown very popular in recent years and it is great to see that there is so much talent in Britain. Anyone who doubted that the world of British films is thriving...
Johnny Depp takes on Dr. Seuss
Johnny Depp is set to produce, and potentially star in, an upcoming film chronicling the life of author and illustrator, Dr. Seuss. Dr.Seuss was the pseudonym used by Theodor Geisel, the man behind some of the best loved, and most amusingly rhyming, children's books ever written. Dr. Seuss's books include Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in...
Jane Eyre: A Review
The new film based on Charlotte Bronte's classic novel is a modern, intimate take on the story that has inspired generations. In this dusky adaptation of Jane Eyre, Mia Wasikowska plays the 19th century heroine in a tender, yet strong light. Very well-practised at portraying tragic inner turmoil with just a look, Wasikowska, from Tim...
Sensual and creepy Sleeping Beauty trailer online
Yesterday we announced the line-up for Cannes, but failed to mention the only Australian film in the competition - Sleeping Beauty. We saw the trailer today and, we have to say, it's worth a look. Sleeping Beauty is the début feature from Julia Leigh and it marks the first Australian film selected for the main competition since Baz...
Cast rumours for Burton’s Dark Shadows
Johnny Depp working on another film project with Tim Burton is not news to anyone, in fact it's verging on boring. But we can still get excited about other people joining the film, can't we? The latest is Thomas McDonell, the fresh faced talent from Disney's Prom, who is reportedly joining Dark Shadows. It is reported he will be playing...
Lara Croft is back in Tomb Raider reboot
Any Lara Croft fans out there? Thought so, well you'll be pleased to hear then that Tomb Raider is the latest film to get a reboot. Producer Graham King, the man behind The Town and The Departed has confirmed he will be taking on the project. He has bought the rights from Square Enix, the games company who own the hugely popular...
Channing Tatum linked to Peter Pan prequel
Another day, another weird story from Hollywood. Hardman hottie Channing Tatum is reportedly working on a new version of Peter Pan. It is thought that he has teamed up with the screenwriter Billy Ray and the producer Joe Roth to make Peter Pan Begins. We're guessing the Step Up star will not be playing Peter unless it's Peter on steroids,...
Oscars – the awards that got ignored
The awards season finally came to a close last night at the 83rd Oscars. After weeks of speculation, there were no surprises, in fact if we hear The King's Speech mentioned one more time we'll scream. So, instead of boring you all with what you already know and who looked good on the red carpet (quickly though - yay! Natalie Portman), we thought...
The TFR 2011 Oscars Round-Table
This year's Oscars are, as always, hotly contested, so we find out what predictions our TFR staffers are making for this weekend's big reveal. Jon: Winter's Bone Possibly the least likely to win, but this movie has some special Ozark magic and myth. Besides if Mark Kermode reckons we should all go and see it, who are we to argue. El:...
Michelle Pfeiffer to join Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows?
Michelle Pfeiffer is reportedly in discussion with Tim Burton to star in his latest film Dark Shadows. The pair last worked together back in 1992, when the actress played Catwoman in Batman Returns. Dark Shadows is a big screen re-vamp of the popular 1960s gothic vampire TV soap opera, so it's right up Burton's street. You'll...
The BAFTAs – who won what
Awards season is now really in full swing but we have to say it's all rather predictable isn't it? Last night the Bafta's took place at London's Royal Opera House and surprise surprise The King's Speech came out on top. The film scooped seven awards in total, including Leading Actor for Colin Firth, Supporting Actor for Geoffrey Rush...
Johnny Depp cameo confirmed in Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill
It has been revealed that Johnny Depp will make a surprising cameo appearance in Adam Sandler's latest film, Jack and Jill. Jack and Jill stars Sandler as both halves of a boy/girl set of twins. He is also joined by Katie Holmes, who will play the male twin's wife, whilst Al Pacino will play himself, falling in love with the female...
Mia Wasikowska to star in Park Chan-Wook’s Stoker?
Mia Wasikowska is in talks to play the lead in Park Chan-Wook's fantasy thriller, Stoker. Stoker is set to be the first English-language film from award-winning Oldboy director, Park Chan-Wook. Interestingly, the script, which was picked up by Ridley and Tony Scott’s Scott Free company, was penned by Prison Break star Wentworth Miller...
Golden Globe nominations: the full list
Awards season is nearly upon us and yesterday the 2011 Golden Globe nominations were announced. Actors Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes and Blair Underwood had the job of announcing who was up for what. The King's Speech, which has already won awards at BIFA, left as a clear front runner, along with The Social Network and Black Swan. Rather...
Oscars VFX semifinalists announced
If you're a big fan of explosions, aliens, monsters and CGI tidbits in the wonderful world of cinema, 15 films are now aiming to grab the final spots for the VFX Oscar. Recently, we've had a bit of a rush in terms of visual effects. The advent of 3D films has seen all-CGI films like Avatar and Toy Story 3 rocket into the stratosphere, and...
Jolie and Depp attend world première of The Tourist
New York came alive last night with some of Hollywood's hottest for the world première of The Tourist. At centre stage was the star of the film Angelina Jolie, who smouldered in a white cashmere Versace gown and her trademark smokey eyes. Apart from all the adoring fans there was one man in particular, her partner Brad, who could...
Tim Burton turns to Twitter for Stainboy plot ideas
Quirky film director, Tim Burton, has turned to social networking website, Twitter, for Stainboy inspiration. Burton fans will recognise the character of Stainboy from two short poems in the book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories, which was written and illustrated by Burton back in 1997. Three years later, the same...
Gore Verbinski and Johnny Depp reunite for The Lone Ranger
Both the Pirates Of The Caribbean director, Gore Verbinski, and actor Johnny Depp have been confirmed for The Lone Ranger film. This is a project that has been in the works for some time now, with Disney confirming that Depp would take on the role of the Ranger's Native American companion, Tonto, back in 2008. Jerry Bruckheimer, who...
The Pros of having Robert Pattinson and Johnny Depp at Comic-Con
It might just just a few hours down the road from Hollywood, but San Diego's Comic-Con may as well be as be on the moon... For one, that location would be quite apt for the largely sci-fi-based event, and for another, with the general public at it's core, it's also a million miles from the usual industry-bod heavy showcases you get elsewhere in...
