'Paperman.' This Oscar-Winning Disney Short Will Change The Way We See Animation
Disney’s Paperman won Best Short Animation at the Oscars last week (and many would say deservingly so), but how is this animation different to the ones before it? The trick, it seems, is to start looking back to the basics.
Flight Review
When I first sat down to watch Flight, I was anticipating a disaster movie. I got one, but not quite in the manner I expected.
I'm going to clarify straight away: this is a film about addiction. This is a film about alcoholism and drug abuse and the incredible damage it can do to a person and their relationships and their life in general. Denzel Washington, playing main character Captain "Whip" Whittaker, absolutely excels in this role, and I would recommend you see it just for his performance.
'The Freeman Chronicles.' Amazing Live Action Half-Life Web Series Needs Funding
In late 2012 a fan-made short film based on the Half Life universe called Enter the Freeman premiered on youtube. Boasting great production values and decent acting, the film received over half a million views. The film was self-funded, and now the director Ian James Duncan is looking for fan donations to take the project even further with The Freeman Chronicles.
Original Deleted Ending To 'The Shining' Revealed In Lost Script Pages
The final scenes to Kubrick's 'The Shining' left many wondering at the possibilities as to what took place in The Overlook Hotel that winter, but these deleted script pages seem to clear things up.
Django Unchained Review
Tarantino's latest offering Django Unchained has met with vast praise so far, including being nominated for an Oscar. I'm not so sure I agree.
Les Misérables Review
Victor Hugo's epic tale Les Misérables has been gloriously adapted for the stage, and now for the big screen. With such big names as Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway, expectations were high - and director Tom Hooper has delivered magnificently.
'Live-Action Toy Story Project' Recreates Full-Length Pixar Film With Real Live Toys
Jonason Paule and Jesse Perrotta have been working for the past three years on the 'Live-Action Toy Story Project.' A recteation of the entire film in real life. And after receiving confirmation that Pixar would not sue them for everything they had for releasing it, the film is now live!
'Jurassic Park 4' Announced. To Be Released In 2014
Universal Pictures have officially announced that Jurrassic Park 4 will be released on June 13, 2014.
Guillermo Del Toro Still Has Hope For The Mountains Of Madness
H. P. Lovecraft fans may still have an opportunity to see the novella At The Mountains of Madness on the big screen. Guillermo del Toro, who was rumoured to be making it back in 2010, has said that he still hopes to venture "once more into the dark abyss."
Life Of Pi Review
Put simply, Life of Pi is a beautiful film. Beautifully shot, beautiful colours, beautiful scenery, and particularly breathtaking animal shots. If you've seen Ang Lee's other films, especially Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain, you'll recognise his style.
A Reaction To The Hobbit's HFR 3D
With 48 RED EPIC cameras to its name (each assigned a name, from Witchy-Poo to Walter), the production of The Hobbit marks not only the first time Peter Jackson has stepped into the world of live-action 3D but represents, potentially, the dawn of a new cinematic standard: 48 fps.
Filmography 2012: Every Movie Of The Year Cut Into One Trailer
Vampire-hunting presidents, foul-mouthed teddy bears, twisted slave drivers, a caped crusader, 007, unexpected journeys, a romantic take on the end of the world and...The Avengers. Still believe 2012 was a dud year for film?
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Review From A Tolkien Nerd
Over a decade after I first saw The Fellowship of the Ring, another Tolkien film is back in our cinemas. Lord of the Rings was such a massive part of my childhood that this prequel had me equally nervous and excited – I was begging Peter Jackson not to fail me. Fortunately, he didn't.
An Interview With Jack Olesker: The Writer Of Power Rangers
Power Rangers was a personal favourite Saturday morning show from the days of my youth; but the works of Jack Olesker have had a significant impact on practically everyone who had a childhood in the eighties and nineties.
From writing murder mysteries to The Care Bears his portfolio is rather diverse, becoming part of the paradigm shift in children's TV in the final decade of the 20th century. In a classic story of chasing 'The American Dream,' Olesker went on to become a key figure in the TV industry, and has recently launched a Kickstarter project to fund his latest creation: ZTV The Zombie Network.
With a taste for horror, a fascinating career epitomised by the boom in children's TV, and his feet placed firmly on the ground alongside his fanbase. We speak to Jack about his big breakout into the screenwriting business, the career spanning nearly 3 decades, and his plans with ZTV.
Will And Jaden Smith Team Up In M Night Shyamalan's 'After Earth'
Putting down pen and paper following the critical mis-firings of his most recent work (The Lady In The Water, The Happening), M. Night Shyamalan looks to put his recent past behind him with what is shaping up to be one of 2013's most-anticipated; full of the kind of intrigue we expect from the director, with a visual spectacle befitting of its Summer 2013 blockbuster-season release date.
New Rising Media Christmas Gift Guide: Film
Through all the belief that 2012 was a strong year for films, it's been somewhat mediocre by our expectations.
Idris Elba And The Racial Politics of Bond
Rumours have been spreading like wildfire lately over whether Idris Elba (Luther, The Wire, Thor) might be the next Bond after Daniel Craig.
World War Z Comes To The Big Screen - But Will It Live Up To The Book?
The short answer is “probably not”.
Robots Terrorise LA In Found Footage Teaser '2088'
Having proven his worth in visual effects on the likes of The Matrix Reloaded and The Polar Express, Steven Ilous of VFX house SMI Entertainment is now set to cause a stir in Hollywood all of his own. He's behind 'found footage' teaser trailer 2088, a proof-of-concept piece for a science-fiction film set in the futuristic, gritty, neon-trimmed streets of Los Angeles.
'Terminator 2' Pre-CGI Special Effects Explained By Film Crew
Offering a unique insight into the creation 1991 Terminator 2's masterful special effects before CGI, the Stan Winston School of Character Arts has published a behind-the-scenes feature into the creation of the film's villain: the T-1000.