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Five Favorite Films with Roland Emmerich
10 November 2009 8:17 AM, PST | Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news »
We're fairly certain Roland Emmerich's movie holds the record for combined body count. Such a feat is a result of career built around movies like Independence Day, Godzilla, and The Day After Tomorrow, bombastic, crowd-pleasing disaster movies that frequently leaves the planet in runs. His latest effort is 2012, opening. this Friday and starring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, and Chjwetel Ejiofor as survivors in a world tearing apart the seams and submerging in water. Rotten Tomatoes spoke to the Emmerich to get his Five Favorite Films, and on the following page you can read our interview, where he discusses the... »
Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition - Blu-ray Review
10 November 2009 7:46 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
From Director Roland Emmerich (The Day After Tomorrow, The Patriot, and Godzilla) comes the cult classic Stargate in High Definition 1080p picture. Haled as .a must-see sci-fi classic., Stargate grew into something bigger with the expansion of the franchise to the world of television and direct-to-dvd movies. Fans will want to revisit the film that started the Stargate franchise. The picture holds up well, and the special features make it worth the money. This anniversary edition has over four hours of extras. For the purists out there, you can view the movie in its original 1994 theatrical version, but if you like a little something extra to go with the popcorn and a relaxing Friday night, you can view »
- Dana Rae
Pixar Looks 'Up,' 'Watchmen' Gets Ultimate And More In The DVD Report For November 10
10 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
After last week's jam-packed release schedule led by "G.I. Joe," we're given an opportunity to breath today with only two new theatrical titles coming to market, along with an assortment of action-filled catalog offerings making their way to Blu-ray. This is your DVD Report for Tuesday, November 9.
Disney's Pixar was flying high after the critically and commercially acclaimed "Wall-e," so naturally they looked to the skies for their next animated outing, "Up." The film focuses on Carl Fredricksen, an elderly shut-in who aims to pay homage to his late wife by relocating to the top of a South American paradise the couple had always dreamed of visiting. Equipping his home with hundreds of helium balloons, the house lifts off its foundation and floats away, inadvertently taking with it a young wilderness scout who grows attached to the grumpy septuagenarian at the start of a grand adventure.
Like most Pixar films, »
- Brian Jacks
2012 - Movie Review
10 November 2009 3:46 AM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Roland Emmerich.s up to his familiar old ways . .My films are bigger, louder and splashier than yours are!. and while that may be true, it doesn.t make them good or worthy. Emmerich has never been able to get out of his own way in making films . he requires jothing less than total annihilation of earth. They.re about sound, fury and shallow anthology storylines that signify nothing much. His overused End of Days scenario is as tired as this film is long; he has nothing to say that he didn.t already sayd in Godzilla, 10,000 B.C., Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow. Disaster epics are so mid- nineties, the golden era of CGI, when computer geeks »
- Anne Brodie
Len Wiseman Set To Direct Nocturne
10 November 2009 2:53 AM, PST | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »
Len Wiseman, rolling on the success of his first three films, Die Hard 4.0, Underworld and Underworld : Evolution, has sold his pitch for Nocturne to Fox. The story follows a group of people who survive the end of the world and investigates the mystery of how they ended up there. At present Fox is searching for screenwriters to script the pic.
Wiseman is currently attached to direct the aquatic military action film 'Atlantic Rising' and a war film set in the future called Shrapnel, though neither of the films have got the greenlight.
Wiseman is no stranger to apocalypse scenes, having worked on creating that look while in the art department for films such as Godzilla and Independence Day. His background suggests, if nothing else, at least the film will look authentically calamitous.
Alain Nouvel
>> Real the whole article | on Screenrush - Tuesday 10 November 2009
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Review: 2012
10 November 2009 1:57 AM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Plot: A global catastrophe threatening to end the world, throws together a disparate group of survivors. Review: 2012 is exactly what the trailers make it look like- a bombastic disaster film that, like many of director Roland Emmerich's films, manages to be both wildly stupid, and entertaining- although a couple of his films (Godzilla & 10,000 BC) didn't succeed in the latter. This really is your quintessential, check your brain at the door type of film. If you're anything... »
- Chris Bumbray
2012 director Roland Emmerich admits turning down superhero film offers
6 November 2009 9:31 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Roland Emmerich, whose disaster movie 2012 erupts on to the big screen on November 13, has revealed he finds superhero movies boring and has rejected every offer to direct a comic book adaptation.
Emmerich, whose other credits include Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day and Stargate, admitted he was "a little worried" about the culture of remakes and adaptations.
He said: "I don't know how many more superheroes they can pull out of their hat. I hate superheroes.
"I always say no to every one that I get offered because I feel that it's boring. But they seem to be successful for some of the people.
"Some of them do [make money], some don't. But they make more money than they lose so they keep making them, and when one works then they have a franchise."
Speaking in Sci Fi Now magazine, he continued: "It's very unimaginative. I'm a total fan of people »
- David Bentley
2012 director fearful of destroying Islamic site onscreen
5 November 2009 2:56 AM, PST | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
John Woo has his doves, Quentin Tarantino his fictional brands and Hitchcock had his cameos; directors love putting their signature stamp on movies and they come in all shapes and forms. Just look at the cinematic CV of German filmmaker, Roland Emmerich. 1996 – Independence Day, aliens lay siege to earth, taking out the likes of the Empire State Building and the White House. 1998 – Godzilla – New York under attack by a giant Japanese monster. 2004 – The Day After Tomorrow – global warming bites us in the ass with a giant storm that brings a new ice age. And now 2009 – 2012, a tale of global destruction based on the theory that the world will end according to the Mayan Long Count Calendar. Spot the similarities? Not that Emmerich is happy to destroy any old landmark that stands in his wake, with one apparently off limits to the disaster-loving director. »
Fatwa: no thanks!
4 November 2009 | Cineman.ch/en | See recent Cineman.ch/en news »
Afraid of retaliation from Islamic fundamentalists, Roland Emmerich strikes a scene from his new disaster movie, "2012". Interviewed by a journalist on scifiwire.com, German director Roland Emmerich, known for blowing up significant locations in his movies - the White House in "Independence Day", part of Manhattan in "Godzilla" and the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles in "The Day After Tomorrow" - made a decision for his new film "2012" that is a telling reflection of our times. As he considered destroying the Kaaba, the holy cube in the middle of the Great Mosque in Mecca, where millions of Muslims travel to each year to pray, Emmerich decided to leave the building standing, for fear of angering Islamic fundamentalists and having a fatwa on his head. Certain that there's no danger in "destroying" Christian holy places, Emmerich instead focused on breaking into ruins the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro, »
- Constantin Xenakis (Cineman)
Godzilla Stomps Onto Blu-Ray Nov. 10th
3 November 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have set November 10th as the release date for Roland (Day After Tomorrow, 2012) Emmerich's 1998 American-ized version of Godzilla on Blu-Ray. According to the press release, this is much more than your typical Blu-ray Disc release because Sphe has teamed up with Sony Computer Entertainment America to deliver a Digital Copy file for the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system that will be included on the Blu-ray Disc to be transferred via PlayStation®3 system. Additional special features include: movieIQ, Trivia Game, cinechat, and more. Mathew Broderick (Election, The Producers), Jean Reno (The Pink Panther 1&2), Hank Azaria (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), Michael Lerner (Love and Other Disasters) and Harry Shearer (This is... »
Three “2012″ TV Spots
27 October 2009 4:45 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Sony have released three TV spots for upcoming “2012″ disaster movie.
Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. In “2012,” a large group of people must deal with natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, typhoons and glaciers. The idea stems from the fact that the Mayan calendar ends in 2012, which could mean the end of the world.
“2012″ is directed and co-written by German filmmaker Roland Emmerich (“Godzilla,” “The Patriot,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Stargate,” “Independence Day,” “10,000 B.C.”). Harald Kloser (”The Day After Tomorrow,” “10,000 B.C.” “The Thirteenth Floor,” “Alien vs Predator”) worked with Emmerich on the script.
The film stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Thomas McCarthy, Woody Harrelson, Chin Han, Morgan Lily and Beatrice Rosen.
“2012″ opens November 13th, 2009.
More movie info, trailers, images, posters you can find at “2012” FilmoFilia Movie Page, »
- Allan Ford
What Has Been Holding 'Independence Day 2' From Happening
13 October 2009 1:34 AM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Director Roland Emmerich has a script written for a sequel to the 1996's "Independence Day", but "Independence Day 2" may still be far from seeing the light of day. Digging for the real reason behind the hold-up was Latino Review, which uncovers that the project's paralysis is related to 20th Century Fox and the original star Will Smith.
"Dean Devlin and I are still set to make a sequel likely because we've found some sort of idea and we approached Fox and Fox has not quite figured out how to incorporate Dean's and my deal, and Will's [Smith] deal," Emmerich began explaining on the situation. "Will wants to do it in some sort of a package they can live with."
"So it's just been in negations now since forever, and naturally Fox says 'Why don't you do it without Will Smith?' I said Will is essential for us, for this movie »
- AceShowbiz.com
Weekend Read: 2012 Clips, Find Conference, FTC Blog Rules, Polanski Culture Clash
11 October 2009 10:13 PM, PDT | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
Filmmaker Magazine reports from this weekend’s Find conference. So does Screen. The AFI will award director Mike Nichols its 38th Life Achievement Award at a gala tribute in Los Angeles next summer; TV Land will broadcast the show. Ad Age explains why the new FTC blog regulations are silly and unenforceable. Director Roland Emmerich has a great eye but he’s as capable of cheesy disappointments like Godzilla and 10,000 B.C. as … »
The World Comes to an End in 5-Minute 2012 Clip
2 October 2009 11:00 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Sony has unveiled a five-minute clip from the upcoming disaster flick "2012," showing John Cusack and Amanda Peet trying to get out of a city that's being ripped to pieces by a major earthquake. Check it out below. In "2012," a large group of people must deal with natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, typhoons and glaciers. The idea stems from the fact that the Mayan calendar ends in 2012, which could mean the end of the world. The new movie is written and directed by Roland Emmerich, the man behind such large-scale films as "Independence Day," "Godzilla" and "The Day After Tomorrow." "2012" is scheduled to appear in theaters on November 13th. Clip: If you cannot see the player, click here. Click here to read our exclusive "2012" preview. »
2012: Certainly the Best Disaster Movie in the Universe
2 October 2009 8:59 AM, PDT | Movie Cultists | See recent Movie Cultists news »
Last night, Sony Pictures aired a two-minute clip of the upcoming disaster movie 2012 over pretty much every channel in the U.S., designed as "the largest broadcast, cable, online and mobile media preview ever orchestrated to support the launch of a motion picture," according to a press release. Roland Emmerich, the director, is the guy who brought us Independence Day, in which the humans win by uploading a virus to an alien computer; Godzilla, in which the U.S. army casually destroys the Chrysler Building while trying to catch the monster; and The Day After Tomorrow, in which one of the major ... »
- Michael Dance
MechWarrior Movie in Development?
30 September 2009 4:56 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner’s production house The Tornate Company have bought the rights for another game-to-film adaptation “MechWarrior,” according to joystiq.com. Last we heard, Dean Devlin — who produced Godzilla — was developing the project but nothing ever came from it. The source also reports that Michael Gordon (writer of 300 and G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra ) has been hired to write the script.
It sounds like any Mechwarrior movie is still a long way from completion but with the financial success of the Transformers films perhaps Hollywood will be more interested in such a project.
MechWarrior Full Debut Trailer [HD]:
Click here to view the embedded video.
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- Allan Ford
Another Batch of Images from '2012'
22 September 2009 2:08 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Here's another batch of images from Roland Emmerich's (“Godzilla,” “The Patriot,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Stargate,” “Independence Day,” “10,000 B.C.”) new 2012. We've seen quite a few different selections of photos and trailers released over the past few months and it looks like we can except the usual CGI fest that we've seen in his previous works. This movie tells the story of the end of the world....
2012 stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Thomas McCarthy, Woody Harrelson and Chin Han and is scheduled for release in the UK 13th November. I've put these new photos after the jump collated with the ones that we've already seen. Enjoy....
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More Hi-Res “2012″ Photos
21 September 2009 1:59 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
We already posted some Hi-Res photos from the upcoming “2012″ disaster movie and today we have a brand new photos. Check them out and as always, click on any of them to enlarge.
“2012″ is directed and co-written by German filmmaker Roland Emmerich (“Godzilla,” “The Patriot,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Stargate,” “Independence Day,” “10,000 B.C.”). Harald Kloser (”The Day After Tomorrow,” “10,000 B.C.” “The Thirteenth Floor,” “Alien vs Predator”) worked with Emmerich on the script.
The film following an academic researcher who opens a portal into a parallel universe, making contact with his double in an effort to prevent the catastrophic prophecies of the ancient Mayan calendar from coming to pass. According to the Mayan calendar, the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. When a global cataclysm thrusts the world into chaos, divorced writer and father Jackson Curtis (Cusack) uses his knowledge of the ancient prophecies to ensure that the »
- Fiona
International 2012 Poster
17 September 2009 9:01 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
The international poster for the upcoming apocalyptic sci-fi thriller “2012” has appeared online.
The film following an academic researcher who opens a portal into a parallel universe, making contact with his double in an effort to prevent the catastrophic prophecies of the ancient Mayan calendar from coming to pass. According to the Mayan calendar, the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. When a global cataclysm thrusts the world into chaos, divorced writer and father Jackson Curtis (Cusack) uses his knowledge of the ancient prophecies to ensure that the human race is not completely wiped out.
“2012″ is directed by Roland Emmerich (”Godzilla,” “Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Stargate,” “The Patriot,” “10,000 B.C.”) Stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Thomas McCarthy, Woody Harrelson, Chin Han and opens in theaters everywhere on November 13th 2009.
For more movie info, trailers, posters and images go to »
- Allan Ford
Anti-Fall movie preview: Discover what you should miss
9 September 2009 3:04 PM, PDT | Denver Movies Examiner | See recent Denver Movies Examiner news »
It’s easy to pick out what to watch this fall. Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, maybe Jennifer’s Body or The Informant, but what about the crap you should miss? The movies that will steal your money and back-hand for it. Oh, did you just pay $50 for the babysitter? How about $30 for a small popcorn, a drink and a package of Sour Patch Kids so you could happily watch G.I. Joe while hepped up on sugar? Yeah, how did that go for you?
It is in that spirit and I provide you with the Anti-Fall Movie Preview for 2009.
Here is what you should avoid:
Alien movies have a long and storied history. Sometimes they come on endearing terms to sell Reese’s Pieces and run from the Feds while other times they want to destroy every major city but end up getting taken down by a redneck. »
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