New Line Cinema is developing Straight Outta Compton, an urban drama about N.W.A. (a.k.a. Niggaz With Attitude), the hip hop group that helped pioneer the gangsta rap movement in the ’80s and early ’90s. N.W.A. influenced thousands with their high powered songs such as ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ ‘F-ck tha Police,’ and ‘Gangsta Gangsta.’ The group […]
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Pick Of The Week – Watchmen: The Art of The Film
What do we have in store for Icon Vs. Icon‘s Pick of The Week? How about something to accompany the biggest craze that is sweeping the land and box offices nationwide… “Watchmen: The Art of the Film” explores the evolution of the movie’s look, revealing scores of production designs and stunning set photos, costume sketches, […]
Suge Knight Hospitalized After Fight In Arizona
Marion “Suge” Knight has been hospitalized after a fight early Monday morning at a private party in Scottsdale, Arizona. MTV reports that two men have been arrested in connection with the incident.One of the men was identified as singer Akon’s business manager, according to The Arizona Republic. Scottsdale police spokesman Sgt. Mark Clark reported that […]
Rob Zombie’s ‘H2’: Jesse Dayton to Rock Haddonfield
Rob Zombie offered up some more official casting news for the expanding roster of ‘H2’ (Halloween 2). He had this to say: Jesse Dayton rocks Haddonfield: Jesse Dayton will appear in H2 as Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures — a local Haddonfiled shit-kicker group. Jesse has recorded an entire album of tunes as Captain […]
Diablo Cody To Produce Zombie Film, ‘Breathers’
According to Production Weekly,?Diablo Cody‘s next project will be an adaptation of the book ‘Breathers’ by S.G. Brown. Both Diablo Cody?and Mason Novick will produce, while the?script is being adapted by Geoff LaTulippe. Breathers will be adapted from an upcoming novel by S. G Browne, set to be published on March 3rd, 2009.? The description […]
The Last House on the Left: Official Site Goes Live
Rogue Pictures has launched the official website for their remake?remake of?Wes Craven’s?The Last House on the Left, which arrives in theaters March 13th, 2009. Many sections are still locked, but you can check out some stills, the trailer and some new footage from the film that plays when click between sections. In the film John […]
Pick of The Week: ‘His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th’
Jason Voorhees has carved his place into American pop culture and is one of the most recognizable cinematic killer in horror history. Now nearly, 30 years later, see how it all happened! With over 100 interviews with cast and crew, behind the scenes footage and dozen of film clips spanning the entire Friday the 13th […]
Pick of The Week – Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Oscar? winning director Alex Gibney presents a probing look into the uncanny life of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson inventor of gonzo journalism and author of the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Accompanied by an iconic soundtrack, this fast moving, wildly entertaining film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson s life from his intense […]
Meet The Repo Man: An Interview with Director Darren L. Bousman
Darren Lynn Bousman is a rare find in Hollywood these days. He is inventive, passionate and not afraid to risk it all to take a chance on something that he believes in. His latest film, Repo! The Genetic Opera, is quickly becoming a cult classic! Check out what he had to say about the film and his upcoming projects…