CHUD is reporting that Michael C. Hall (star of Six Feet Under and Dexter) has signed to play the bad guy in the techno-thriller, Game, for Crank creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. The film is "set in a dystopian future of implanted nano-devices, where the...
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DEXTER PLAYS A GAME
Contributing sources: Tailgunner Joe Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor love video games. Crank was essentially an adaptation of a video game that does not (yet) exist, and they'll be doing a sequel to that. Their next project is even more specifically game-related: it's...
Confirmed: Ratner Replaces Wiseman on New York Plus an Update on Gears of War!
A few months ago, we reported that Len Wiseman was in negotiations to direct the Escape from New York remake and also Gears of War. The big news today, that started over at AICN, is that Len Wiseman will no longer be directing Escape and that Brett Ratner has replaced...
Wiseman Escapes From New Line (Blog)
Len Wiseman, the director behind the Underworld movies and this year's Live Free or Die Hard, has dropped out of New Line's remake of Escape from New York. There is some uncertainty as to why he has left the project, but he will no longer be taking on the dystopian...
Hall navigates tough character
Actor Michael C. Hall, who grew up in Raleigh, talked recently from the set of Showtime's "Dexter," which begins its second season 9 p.m. Sunday. His next project is the science fiction film "Game," which begins shooting in New Mexico in December. Read the rest of the...
Directors look for extras in NM
You can be in a movie with the star of "300," and you don't have to go to Hollywood or be an actor. Casting directors are looking for men and women between 18 and 30 of all ethnicities to participate in "Game," a futuristic thriller about video games controlling...
Facilities fuel New Mexico production boom
When Paul Haggis began searching for locations to shoot his intense Army drama "In the Valley of Elah," he knew he wanted a place in the South with a 1960s-style motel adjacent to a diner and an Army base nearby -- and, of course, in a state with generous tax...
Game On in New Mexico, MMO Angle Dropped? (Blog)
Game On in New Mexico, MMO Angle Dropped? Posted by Gamerflicks on Sunday, September 02, 2007 at 02:12 AM Details have surfaced about where and when Gerard Butler’s new movie Game will start filming. According to an announcement issued by New Mexico Governor Bill...
Gerard Butler Brings His ‘Game’ to Studios
There must be something about the movie “300” and Albuquerque. First, we hear that “300” producer and writer Frank Miller will come to the Duke City to direct his new film, “The Spirit.” Now, we hear that one of the stars of “300,” Gerard Butler, who was King Leonidas...
New film production fills Albuquerque Studios
Albuquerque Studios now has a full house with the announcement of yet another film production coming to the market. "Game," a Lakeshore Entertainment Production, will star Gerard Butler, star of the film "300," and begins moving into the studios in September....
Governor Bill Richardson Announces Game to be filmed in New Mexico
SANTA FE—Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the Lakeshore Entertainment production, Game, starring Gerard Butler, will be shot in New Mexico. The film will be shot for 55 days in and around Albuquerque from November 5 through February 5 and expects to hire...
Len Wiseman to direct ‘New York’
[i Gerard Butler to star in New Line's remake[/i Len Wiseman ("Live Free or Die Hard") has decided to "Escape From New York," and is set to helm the New Line remake, which will star Gerard Butler and be produced by Neal Moritz. Wiseman's in final negotiations with the...
Wiseman eyes ‘Escape’ remake
Len Wiseman, the director behind "Live Free of Die Hard," is in negotiations to helm "Escape From New York," New Line Cinema's remake of the cult John Carpenter movie. The project was set up at New Line in March with Neal Moritz producing and Gerard Butler attached to...
A Chat With “Pathology” Creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor
As I’ve written about ad nauseum, it’s rare to find originality in Hollywood these days. Which is why it’s so refreshing to talk to guys like Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the writer/directors of the high-octane actioner Crank, and creators of the upcoming thriller...
Len Wiseman will direct Gears of War and remake of Escape From New York
It has been reported that director Len Wiseman (Live Free or Die Hard) is in talks with New Line Cinema to develop and direct two big movies. One, a big screen adaptation of the popular X-Box 360 game Gears Of War and the other, an Escape from New York remake. New...
Crank Co-Creator on Hex
ShockTillYouDrop.com recently rubbed elbows and tipped a few back with Brian Taylor, one half of the crazed creative team of Crank, at this year's Comic-Con. Dispensing with the immense man-love we have for last year's Jason Statham actioner co-written and directed by...
Wiseman on Escape From New York and Gears of War?
There's a rumour that's just appeared on the Internet that suggests the name of the director for both the Gears of War film and the remake of Escape From New York. It's someone who is good on action and just delivered one of the best franchise sequels we've seen to...
SDCC 07: Jonah Hex Scoop!
IGN spoke exclusively with filmmakers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor today at Comic-Con, where the duo confirmed that they will indeed direct the big-screen version of DC Comics' Jonah Hex in addition to scripting it. Neveldine confirmed that they have completed a...
SDCC 2009: We Talk ‘Gamer’ with Writer-Directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor!
We just chatted with Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the writer-director team behind Gamer (and the Crank saga). And we asked them what other films they drew inspiration from in making their upcoming videogame thriller. Find out what they had to say after the jump!...
Script Review For ‘Escape From New York’ Remake Hits Net (Blog)
Back in March, Variety reported on a bidding war for the rights to remake John Carpenter's action classic Escape From New York. When the dust settled, New Line emerged victorious and the project was put together as a starring vehicle for 300's Gerard Butler. Now,...
Script Review: Escape From New York Re-Make
We've got a script review from an IESB reader. You guys know we don't do script reviews very often, but, this guy felt like he had something to say, so why the hell not, it's a slow news week. Here you go! Hey guys, I've had the Escape from New York script in my...
Escape From New York Remake Script (Blog)
We've known for a few months now that New Line was remaking Escape from New York, this time with Gerard Butler as Snake Plissken (the role in the original that's probably most responsible for catapulting Kurt Russell to fame). I really liked Butler's portrayal as...
Merrick Thinks The ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Remake Script Is Surprisingly ESCAPE FROM NEW YORKish!! (Blog)
Merrick here… In a RECENT ARTICLE, I exalted early John Carpenter films…which I truly love. I love their subtext, their attitude, their style, their sound, their essence. I love them. Period. As such, I’ve been unnerved by the parade of early Carpenter titles...
Gerard Butler to Star in New Cyber Thriller (Blog)
Since 300 turned Gerard Butler into a household name, a lot more fans are eagerly anticipating his next movies. Well, good news new (and old) Butler fans, Gerard has just signed on for a new cyber thriller called Game. In this movie, set in the near future,...
Gerard Butler Locked In For A Futuristic Thriller (Blog)
No, not ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK: The Remake, another one!!! Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. Another bit of news has come out of Cannes, besides the breaking news that I wish I was there of course, this time concerning Gerard Butler joining a futuristic thriller called GAME....