Paramount Reviews, Interviews & More
It’s been a topsy-turvy few months for fans of both the Star Wars and Star Trek franchises. On the Star Trek end of the spectrum, there has been wild and fervid internet speculation as to whether or not director J.J. Abrams would commit the supposed sacrilege of rebooting the classic Trek villain Khan for the upcoming Star Trek Into Darkness...
Surprising news today: Paramount has decided to push G.I. Joe: Retaliation's June 29th release date back a whole nine months. They've probably realized that in a summer filled with Avengers, bats and cats, and Ridley Scott's aliens, their toy-based action film didn't stand a chance. Or perhaps it was Battleship's box office failure...
Oh, the Transformers franchise—a series of films about walking trucks from space that punch each other amidst a sea of inflammatory racial stereotypes, scantily-clad gals who think they’re in a Carl’s Jr. ad, and Shia LaBeouf’s sweaty, manic overacting. Well, Transformers fans, you have one less thing to worry about concerning Transformers 4—Shia LaBeouf...
Because mainstream cinema has now been streamlined into six distinct, albeit not mutually exclusive, camps (films that Adam Sandler or Katherine Heigl star in, films in 3-D, comic book adaptations, sequels, TV show adaptations, and genre vs. genre mashups), Paramount has decided to put some money behind the genre vs. genre mashup camp by giving the green light to Boy Scouts Vs....
Hollywood is no longer remaking the best the past has to offer. They're simply remaking films from the past. That's it. No prerequisite needed. Paramount has just announced their plans to remake the 1991 comedy Soap Dish, which starred everyone under the sun including Robert Downey Jr., Kevin Kline, Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg, and Teri Hatcher.
Paramount has released a new theatrical trailer for this summer's Thor. The movie is based on the Marvel comic of the same named and stars Natalie Portman and Australian actor Chris Hemsworth as the title character. The first trailer for the film debuted back in December so this version has been a long time coming. Check it out and see if it was worth the wait.......
MGM has decided to join forces with Paramount to co-finance their upcoming tentpole Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. It may sound insane considering the rollercoaster ride the studio has been on over the past two years but they have a plan. Not only has MGM signed a distribution deal with the studio they've also decided to release the film in 3D.
Well, well, well, Paramount Pictures has decided to unveil the release date for JJ Abrams' top secret sci-fi project Super 8. Like most of you, we're excited to see what the director has in store for us with the film but its scheduling might split hairs with some fans. If you love both sci-fi and action movies you might have to cough up some extra dough because...
If you're a fan of the Spike TV series "Deadliest Warrior" we've got some good news for you. According to a press release sent out by Paramount Pictures, the show is headed to the big screen and it will be courtesy of director Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment. Yes, this is the most random, out of left field news we've heard in a long time, but here...
Isn't it nice when films actually make the world a better place? Director Davis Guggenheim and producer by Lesley Chilcott (check out our Sundance interview now) have had an effect before with An Inconvenient Truth) and now they're doing it again with Waiting for Superman.
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Paramount Pictures have picked up the film rights for Last Man Standing: Killbook of a Bounty Hunter. Don't be alarmed by the title, that's just one of the many things that makes this property intriguing. It originated as a coffee table book from Heavy Metal Publishing and became an instant hit when it debuted at this year's Comic-Con. When the studios got a whiff of...
After it was announced that Rob Cohen wouldn't be returning for another XXX film, fans of the original film let out a huge sigh. They were sad for all of two seconds because that news didn't stick. Apparently he WILL direct the third film which will reunite him with star, Vin Diesel. After being through many ups and downs at Columbia Pictures, the project has been...
Is Marvel on crack? Have they been sniffing the glue at the House of Mouse? Spider-Man 4 has enough problems on its plate without this latest piece of news. The upcoming Spidey film and Kenneth Branagh's Thor were set to debut within weeks of each other during the summer of 2011, but that schedule has gone out the window. Desperate times call...
Do you feel the shock waves flowing through the geek kingdom right now? I do, and their all stemming from the reports that director Peter Berg has dropped out of the highly anticipated remake of Dune. The film has been in development for a very long time, and there haven't been that many production updates since it's announcement a while ago. With Berg off the case,...
It's been a long time since I felt the need to say this, but "Oh snap!" According to Variety, Josh Brolin and Matt Damon are in talks to star in the Coen Brothers remake of True Grit. That's right, the 1969 western that earned John Wayne his Oscar is still being remade by the duo. As we previously announced last month, Jeff Bridges will take on...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans rejoice, there's been some movement on the revival for the franchise. A while back we reported that a writer had been found to pen the screenplay for the new film, and a casting announcement was even sent out for members of the infamous Foot Clan. That was months ago, and since then we haven't heard much, until now. According to...
The Paranormal Activity takeover has grown substantially in the past week, and Paramount Pictures has taken note of it. The grassroots promotion for the low budget thriller, has allowed the film to become a horror phenomenon in various markets due to the the fans who went out and demanded it be shown in their city. To reward you guys for all your hard work, the studio...
I guess Chris Pine is making up for all those years as a struggling actor, because this guy is about to be in everything! Yesterday, we told you about his negotiations to headline the DJ Caruso film, The Art of Making Money, and now he's in line to star as the legendary Jack Ryan for Paramount.
Michael Bay has been working with Paramount Studios for the past few years with his massive Transformers franchise, so its no surprise that the director has decided to take their relationship to the next level. According to Variety, Paramount has signed a first look deal with Bay's production company, Platinum Dunes.
It seems as if all the other major studios are coming out of the woodwork with official statements regarding the Disney-Marvel merger. According to Entertainment Weekly, Paramount Studios has chimed in with their two cents on the matter. Back in 2005 Paramount and Marvel set up a lucrative distribution deal including the properties Thor, Iron Man, and...
