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Michael Fassbender Wants Your Vote

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Rebecca Murray
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Michael Fassbender talks about why now is a very exciting time for would-be filmmakers in this video for the Your Film Festival on YouTube. Ridley Scott (Fassbender’s Prometheus director) and YouTube teamed up to give up-and-coming filmmakers a chance to compete for a $500,000 grand prize production deal with Scott Free Productions.

The top 50 semi-finalists have been selected by Scott Free Productions and voting is now open to the public at youtube.com/yourfilmfestival to see who makes the top 10. Voting closes July 13th so hurry and cast your vote.

More than 15,000 submissions were received representing 160 countries. 10 of the lucky finalists will attend the Venice Film Festival where their short film will screen in August.

Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott - Photo by Scott Council for Getty Images

The 50 Semi-Finalists:

United States Semi-finalists:
Film, Filmmaker
88:88, Joey Ciccoline
Bench Seat, Anna Mastro
The Debt Collector, Alan David Morgan
The Drought, Kevin Slack
Fish, Shaun Escayg
Learning Spanish the Hard Way, Eric Stolze
The Return Address, Abi Varghese
Secular Quater #3, David Gidali
Sold, John Irwin
Stop. Watch. Love, Brad Herbert

International Semi-finalists:
Film, Filmmaker (Country of Residence)
Aisha’s Song, Orlando von Einsiedel (United Kingdom)
An Exclusive, Krzysztof Szot (Poland)
Bat Eyes, Damien Power (Australia)
Biondina, Laura Bispuri (Italy)
Boot, Damien Power (Australia)
Camino Al Cementerio, Mijael Milies and Carla Pastén (Chile)
The Child, Sebastian Mantilla (Spain)
Cine Rincao, Fernando Grostein Andrade & Fernanda Fernandes (Brazil)
Cortometraje Teta y Sopa, Alberto Gómez (Spain)
Das Tub, James Cunningham (New Zealand)
Doorhandle Thoughts, Carlos Crespo Arnold (Spain)
Dr Grordbort presents: the Deadliest Game, James Cunningham (New Zealand)
Ebony Society, Tammy Davis (New Zealand)
El General, Diego Pino Zamora (Bolivia)
El Porvenir- Episodio 1 Hermanos, Manuel Alejandro Anell (Mexico)
Good Pretender, Maziar Lahooti (Australia)
The Guilt, David Victori Blaya (Spain)
I’ll Keep an Eye on You, Torben Bech (Denmark)
Kiss, Alex Murawski
La Carta, Angel Manuel Soto Vazquez (Puerto Rico)
Letting Go, Daniel McCauley (South Africa)
No Exit, Jesper Isaksen (Denmark)
North Atlantic, Bernardo Nascimento (United Kingdom)
The Obstacle, Maxim Neafit Bujnicki (Ukraine)
On My Doorstep, Anat Costi (Israel)
Our Mission: Pascal, Johanna Pyykkö (Sweden)
Photo For Baba, Harel Yana & Moti Malka (Israel)
Picnic, Gerardo Herrero (Spain)
Scruples, Adrian Powers (Australia)
Skatesistan: To live and skate in Kabul, Orlando von Einsiedel (United Kingdom)
Skin of Glass, Lukas Dhont (Belgium)
Start the Engine and reverse, Andrey Zagidullin (Russia)
Storm, Cesar Cabral (Brazil)
Super.full., Niam Itani (Lebanon)
The Telegram Man, James Francis Khehtie (Australia)
Ter Ter, David Lucchini & Fabien Carrabin (France)
Then and Now, Paul Johannessen (Japan)
This Time, Ramy EL-Gabry (Egypt)
Turkish Coffee, Thiago Luciano (Brazil)
Wickate, Niralji Ravishanker (Malaysia)




‘The X Factor’ New Teaser Clip

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Rebecca Murray
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“Very predictable.” “Bad to the bone.” “You definitely don’t have the X Factor.”

Apparently, Britney Spears won’t be shying away from delivering harsh criticism as a judge on the upcoming season of The X Factor. In this new promo released by Fox, Spears joins fellow new judge Demi Lovato (seen but not heard) and returning judges Simon Cowell and LA Reid to pass judgement on would-be singers.

Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Total Recall’

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Rebecca Murray
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Colin Farrell and Jessica Biel in Total Recall
Colin Farrell and Jessica Biel star in Columbia Pictures' action thriller TOTAL RECALL (Photo by Michael Gibson © 2011 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc

Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, John Cho, Jessica Biel, director Len Wiseman, and producer Neal Moritz take viewers behind the scenes of the new Total Recall film with this action-packed featurette. Farrell calls this Total Recall “hugely impressive and really clever,” and we’ll just have to take his word for it as the film’s still a few weeks away from release.

The Plot:

Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man.

Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), the leader of the free world – Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy) and stop Cohaagen. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.

New Trailer for ‘Cosmopolis’ Starring Robert Pattinson

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Rebecca Murray
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David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis gets more interesting with each new video, and this official US trailer makes us anxious for the film’s August 17th release. Based on the novella by Don DeLillo, Cosmopolis stars Robert Pattinson, Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Samantha Morton, Jay Baruchel, and Kevin Durand.

The Plot:

Cosmopolis is a day in the life of Eric Packer, a 28-year-old New York stock market multi-millionaire, as he crosses Manhattan in his customized limousine to go for a haircut. His cross-town journey becomes an almost vertical voyage, with bizarre occurrences and an authentic parade of crazy characters along the way, in a landscape that depicts the modern soul of the West at the end of the millennium.

New York City, not-too-distant-future: Eric Packer, a 28 year-old finance golden boy dreaming of living in a civilization ahead of this one, watches a dark shadow cast over the firmament of the Wall Street galaxy, of which he is the uncontested king. As he is chauffeured across midtown Manhattan to get a haircut at his father’s old barber, his anxious eyes are glued to the yuan’s exchange rate: it is mounting against all expectations, destroying Eric’s bet against it. Eric Packer is losing his empire with every tick of the clock.

Meanwhile, an eruption of wild activity unfolds in the city’s streets. Petrified as the threats of the real world infringe upon his cloud of virtual convictions, his paranoia intensifies during the course of his 24-hour cross-town odyssey. Packer starts to piece together clues that lead him to a most terrifying secret: his imminent assassination.




Film, TV, and Comic Book Writer Launches His Own Studio

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Rebecca Murray
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Studio JMSJ. Michael Straczynski has launched Studio JMS, a new media company that will “combine all of the mediums in which Straczynski has been successfully working for decades, encompassing comic books, web and television series, feature films and video games.” The award winning writer and producer already has projects in development through Studio JMS including The Adventures of Apocolypse Al web series for MTV.com and the studio’s own Living Dead the Musical web series. In addition, Straczynski has two television series in development: Epidemic for Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment and Vlad Dracula for Starz.

According to the press release, Studio JMS is also working on a World War II film based on a true story which will mark Straczynski’s directorial debut.

Patricia Tallman, actress and creator/owner of Talent to Go, will be joining Straczynski’s Studio JMS.

“For twenty years, I’ve had the remarkable good fortune to work successfully as a writer and producer in a wide variety of fields, from television to comics and movies,” stated Straczynski. “I’ve always dreamed of creating a mini-studio where I can put all of that work under one roof, telling stories that I want to tell and which can be spun up between various platforms: comics that can become TV shows, TV shows that can become movies, and movies that can become comics. With the tremendous recent success of films such as The Avengers, Thor, and the Batman series of films, this feels like the best time to tackle that dream. Best of all, unlike many other startup ventures, I’m not looking to get into these areas, I’m already working in them; now it’s just a matter of taking the next logical step: consolidation.”

Details on J. Michael Straczynski [Courtesy of Studio JMS]:

Straczynski has won multiple awards as writer and producer of hit television series including Babylon 5 and Jeremiah. His contributions to the comic book world include Amazing Spider-Man (with sales during his tenure averaging one million copies per year) and Superman: Earth One (which spent 37 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List for Graphic Novels). His film credits include Thor, Changeling (for which he received a British Academy Award nomination), Ninja Assassin and Underworld Awakening. Formerly a journalist for The Los Angeles Times and various major magazines, Straczynski has been writing and selling his work since the age of seventeen.

Source: Studio JMS

Starz Announces Incursion and Vlad Dracula Projects

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Rebecca Murray
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Steven DeKnight, Kirk Douglas, and Liam McIntyre
Kirk Douglas with Spartacus executive producer, writer and creator, Steven S. DeKnight and lead actor Liam McIntyre at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Goldenson Theater. Starz third season of Spartacus will debut 2013. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)

Spartacus creator Steven S. DeKnight is developing Incursion as part of his overall deal with Starz. The sci-fi action-thriller follows soldiers fighting against a hostile alien race. “Each season the battle will be fought on a new, exotic planet as humanity punches deeper into enemy territory. Grittily realistic combat, darkly complex characters and intrigue on a cosmic scale will permeate the tale of fighting men and women facing the pressures of war and an enemy unlike any ever seen.” [per the official announcement]
 
The network also announced Rob Tapert (Spartacus, Xena: Warrior Princess), Roy Lee, and J. Michael Straczynski are collaborating on Vlad Dracula. Starz describes the series as a “unique spin of the classic tale, blending the historical facts of the 15th century Prince of Wallachia, with the fictional Dracula whose story is known around the world and continues to fascinate audiences. Vlad Dracula traces his evolution from a revered ruler to the world’s most feared vampire, and his slow downfall as he struggles desperately to hang on to his humanity, his wife and his kingdom.”
 
Announcing the projects, Managing Director of Starz Carmi Zlotnik stated: “Steven S. DeKnight, J. Michael Straczynski, Roy Lee and Rob Tapert are legendary talents, having created some of the most groundbreaking and iconic television series with incredibly passionate fan bases the world over. We are thrilled to work with such sophisticated auteurs and producers as we grow the slate of unique STARZ Original series.”
 
Source: Starz
 

Get Ready for More ‘Falling Skies’

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Rebecca Murray
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Falling Skies Season 2
Sarah Carter, Drew Roy, Noah Wyle, Colin Cunningham and Will Patton star in ‘Falling Skies’ (Photo © TNT, TM &Cable News Network)

TNT has just given the go-ahead to a third season of the alien invasion drama Falling Skies. Falling Skies will return in 2013 with 10 brand new episodes.

Season two of the series from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg is this summer’s top basic cable drama in the adults 18-49 demographic. Falling Skies is averaging 5.9 million viewers.

“Falling Skies is television storytelling at its very best, a powerful drama that’s told on both an epic scale and on a deeply personal level,” stated Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “With all the memorable and surprising moments taking place during the second season of Falling Skies, we can’t wait to see what DreamWorks Television and Falling Skies‘ terrific production team and cast members have in store for season three.”

The series stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Connor Jessup, Maxim Knight, Seychelle Gabriel, Mpho Koaho, Peter Shinkoda, Colin Cunningham, and Sarah Carter.

The Plot: Falling Skies chronicles the devastating aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the months since the initial invasion, the few remaining survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force, whose nature and purpose remains a mystery.




Check Out the New Clip from Total Recall

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Rebecca Murray
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“Tell us your fantasy, we’ll give you the memory. Secret agent, that’s you, right?”

This new clip from the 2012 version of Total Recall features Colin Farrell preparing to be injected with a memory. Something goes wrong and Farrell is forced to fight for his life.

Hitting theaters on August 3, 2012, Total Recall also stars Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale, Bryan Cranston, and John Cho.

The Plot:

Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), the leader of the free world – Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy) and stop Cohaagen. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.

Watch the clip:

DreamWorks Animation Characters Get Their Own Theme Park

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Rebecca Murray
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A scene from Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
A scene from Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - Photo © DreamWorks Animation
The first DreamWorks Animation indoor theme park is coming to the New Jersey Meadowlands. DreamWorks Animation and Triple Five are working together to create a theme park that will showcase the characters from DreamWorks Animation’s feature films.
 
According to the official announcement, the new indoor theme park will be built in the American Dream at Meadowlands entertainment center and will include Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots and Madagascar characters. American Dream will also feature a water park, ice skating rink, and indoor ski park.
 
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg stated: “American Dream at Meadowlands is poised to become a one-of-a-kind retail and entertainment destination in North America. We look forward to working with Triple Five Worldwide to incorporate DreamWorks Animation characters, storytelling and technology into a unique and innovative family entertainment experience at the venue.”
 
“American Dream at Meadowlands is working with the most creative minds in the entertainment business,” said Don Ghermezian, President, Triple Five Worldwide. “The theme park will have direct input from the creative talents behind the films to create a park experience that will attract a global market.”
 
Source: Triple Five
 

CBS Announces 2012-2013 Premiere Dates

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Rebecca Murray
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Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu in 'Elementary'
Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu in 'Elementary' - Photo by Craig Blankenhorn © 2012 CBS BROADCASTING INC. All Rights Reserved.
Survivor: Philippines will premiere on September 19th, however most of CBS’ fall shows will debut during the week of September 24-30. New shows added to this upcoming season’s lineup include Partners, Made in Jersey, Elementary, and Vegas.

CBS’s 2012-2013 Premiere Dates

Wednesday, Sept. 19

8:00-9:30 PM SURVIVOR: PHILIPPINES (25th edition premiere)

Monday, Sept. 24

8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (8th season premiere)

8:30-9:00 PM PARTNERS (Series Debut)

9:00-9:30 PM 2 BROKE GIRLS (2nd season premiere)

9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (3rd season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (3rd season premiere)

Tuesday, Sept. 25

8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (10th season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (4th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM VEGAS (Series Debut)

Wednesday, Sept. 26

9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (8th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (13th season premiere)

Thursday, Sept. 27

8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (6th season premiere)

8:30-9:00 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (10th season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST (2nd season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM ELEMENTARY (Series Debut)

Friday, Sept. 28

8:00-9:00 PM CSI: NY (9th season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM MADE IN JERSEY (Series Debut)

10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (3rd season premiere)

Saturday, Sept. 29

10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY (26th season premiere)

Sunday, Sept. 30

7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES (45th season premiere)

8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (21st edition premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (4th season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST (5th season premiere)

Source: CBS

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