Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:10PM - By Krystal Clark
When there’s nowhere else for King Kong to go, he can always return to Skull Island. According to several media sources including Latino Review, another Kong centered film is in the works. After Peter Jackson’s 2005 remake, which was mediocre at best, I don’t know if the world is ready for another angry gorilla story. Conveniently published around the same time as the film’s release was the book, “Kong: King of Skull Island.” As of late, the text has become a hot property and is on it’s way to becoming an adapted feature film!
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Monday, July 27, 2009 6:30PM - By Anet Hovhanesian
G-Force taking over the top box office spot from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince wasn’t the only thing happening this weekend, here are some more movie news from the last couple days:
- King Kong lovers rejoice, may be a new movie that is made soon. According to Variety, Spirit Pictures producers have picked up the rights to Kong: King of Skull Island, which is a prequel to the more well known Kong movie. Get more info including who will be a part of the project. (Variety)
- Paradox Entertainment has a new deal with Dark Horse Comics to publish books based on its slate of films in development. Paradox Entertainment, is currently developing a reboot of the “Conan the Barbarian” film franchise. Read all about the joint venture between the two. (Variety)
- Fast and the Furious in Blu-Ray! ComingSoon.net has an exclusive clip of action pack film that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Vin Diesel and Paul Walker race. Check it out and tell us what you think. (ComingSoon)
- New TV-Spot for Stephen Sommers‘ G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Dennis Quaid available on ComingSoon.net. Tell us your thoughts after you view the video. (ComingSoon)
Everything else is Comic Con related which you can get full coverage on all over screencrave.com.
Friday, July 24, 2009 8:01PM - By Kara Stanford-Jones
Do you remember last year when there was a huge fire at Griffith Park that burnt down part of Universal Studios Hollywood? Well, there is a ride at Universal Studios that takes visitors through the back lot, and part of the ride encounters the character King Kong. Well, unfortunately for Kong the ride was destroyed by the fire, but that may have worked out to our benefit. During the Comic-Con panel with Peter Jackson and James Cameron, Jackson revealed that he is currently working with Universal to bring back that part of the ride and it sounds like it will be better than ever! Continue Reading
