Mel Gibson to go to the ‘Edge’

Returning to the screen after a six year absence, resident lt. controversy Mel Gibson is stepping back in front of the camera. This time for an adaptation of Edge of Darkness, a six hour BBC miniseries from 1985. Producing the Bill Monahan written script is ‘Departed’ producer Graham King, and will be directed by Martin …

Soderbergh To Experience Girlfriend

Steven Soderbergh will be directing “The Girlfriend Experience,” a film about prostitution from the viewpoint of a $10,000-a night call girl. Rather then wealthy men paying just for a good sexual encounter, but for a call girl who would play the roll of a perfect girlfriend, going above and beyond a usual call girl situation. …

del Toro Talks ‘The Hobbit’

It was announced last week that ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ writer and director, Guillermo del Toro would be helming the two-film prequels to Peter Jackson’s enormously successful ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Now with that officially out of the way, del Toro is free to talk about the films and it seems that he has already been …

IFFB Review: Twelve

‘Twelve’ could have easily derailed given its circumstances. 12 separate short films, each helmed by a different director, some overlap in story (but they’re mostly scarce nods to earlier pieces), each with a different tone and approach.

Bateman to star in Judge’s ‘Extract’

Mike Judge’s newly founded production banner Ternion Productions will be taking on ‘Extract’ as its first project. Having cast Jason Bateman, the comedy explores what it’s like to be the boss when everything seems to be shifting around you. The film was written by John Altschuler and Dave Krisnky (Blades of Glory), and will be …

Brett Favre New ‘Madden’ Coverboy

Madden ’09 has announced its cover player, legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. “Brett Favre is a perfect fit for the Madden NFL 09 cover, as he epitomizes everything the franchise has stood for the past 20 years — longevity, excellence, and a love of football.” ‘Madden ’09’ has been a staple in gaming …

Effects of Strike Show on Nielsen Ratings

When the Writers came off of strike, there was an idea that popped in my head. I dismissed it quickly, but apparently the idea has become a reality. I thought, are audiences going to care that these shows have been gone? It’s like loving something, then having it go away for a really long time, …