By: preme | On: 23 Dec, 2008
Generally, most of famous outstanding movies are produced by big production house with great directors and also great budget of course. For example, you can say like Paramount pictures, Fox, DreamWorks, and many others production house. Film Production Company like them is a company whose (usually) carry the production cost to make movies and then they sell it to cinemas or packed as DVD.
But there’s also some good short film production company or maybe some people called it as independent movie maker or independent movie production company that could make great movies that can be compared with those big production house I have mentioned above. You can check out the blog if you want to know further about what’s inside a short film production house, there’s also some tips about movie making process, techniques, even tips and tricks, also about the essence of a movie itself. What can I say? It’s really interesting, I can learn much from their weblog.
By: preme | On: 23 Nov, 2008
Deadline Hollywood is reporting that last night’s midnight screenings generated “north of $7 million.”
And Fandango is reporting some impressinve stats:
–Fandango has been selling 5 “Twilight” tickets per second, as of early Friday morning;
–Fandango sold out more than 1,000 “Twilight” midnight show times on Thursday night, in advance and online.
–34% of moviegoers in a Fandango.com poll said they will take off a few hours from school or the office today to see “Twilight.”
–It’s the company’s fastest-selling film since “The Dark Knight” in July of this year;
–“Twilight” takes the #3 spot on Fandango’s list of Top Advance Ticket-Sellers, surpassing the “Harry Potter”, “Pirates” and “Lord of the Rings” movies; “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” and “The Dark Knight” remain in the #1 and #2 spots, respectively.
By: preme | On: 15 Nov, 2008
When Apple first revolutionized the music industry with the release of the Ipod, little did anybody know just how far reaching the impact of that little device will be. With the 1 billionth Ipod being sold recently, it’s no surprise that Apple are investing even more resources into developing their Ipod. With the new versions of the Ipod supporting video playback, the attention once again shifted and added a new market. What was once a problem for the music industry is now a problem for the movie industry with illegal downloads. Regardless, movie downloads for Ipod are set to soar and maybe even overtake audio downloads.
The biggest frustration for Ipod users is where to find movies to download? There are currently hundreds of online music shops where you can legally buy music, but there are very few movie sites and it seems like the technology caught the supply off guard. Only recently a couple of sites sprang up that provide downloadable Ipod movies of virtually anything you can think of.
Then there is also the whole debate of legal downloads. The landmark lawsuit against Napster in the 90’s marked a turning point in peer-to-peer (P2P) downloads and today these sites are illegal – despite the rumors that the ‘law’ can’t touch you when it comes to P2P. Several agencies are actively persecuting illegal downloaders and recently a 19 year old kid from New York was fined $500,000 for illegal downloads. No matter which way you look at it, this is theft and the music industry really is feeling the punch. In the long run it really isn’t worth it to download illegally.
To step in and solve the problem and bridge the gap between free peer-to-peer downloads and expensive music shops, several membership sites came to the rescue. For a monthly membership fee, you can download as much music and video as you please – and it’s all legal. Since most of the mainstream music stores charge you per song, the membership sites will only charge you a monthly fee – regardless of how much or how little you download. Since peer-to-peer downloads come with many obvious risks of viruses and the frustration of incomplete and misleading downloads, these membership sites are indeed a welcome addition to the web and one that most Ipods just love.
The two biggest membership sites are Ipod Blender and Feed Your Ipod, and both offer a massive selection of movies and videos, all neatly indexed and with stable and efficient download speeds. Movie downloads for Ipods really need to be optimized and you don’t want to fill your entire 80GB Ipod with only 2 movies. The appropriate format, size and quality is important in getting the most out of your Ipod and these membership sites does all the grind work for you. All you have to do is download and enjoy.
If you are only downloading one or two albums or movies a month then a membership probably won’t be worth it, but if you are a more serious downloader, then it really is well worth it. Movies is the next big thing for the Ipod and with the next generation of Ipods you can expect an even bigger and better screen for even bigger and better movies on your Ipod.
By: preme | On: 21 Oct, 2008
Here comes the next movie blockbuster theme park. Transformers will be developed into a theme park by Univeral Parks & Resorts, Hasbro, Inc. and DreamWorks Pictures. Click the concept photos above and below for larger photos. Lets take a look at the press release:
The attraction will fuse 3D-HD media, mega special effects and stunning robotics with a ride system that will transform perceptions of theme park experiences. The rides are scheduled to make their debuts in early 2011, first at Universal Studios Singapore and then at Universal Studios Hollywood. In “Transformers,” Earth’s humans are caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between the friendly Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts, said: “‘Transformers’ will be a jewel in our collection of world-class rides based on great movies. We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Hasbro, DreamWorks, director Michael Bay and the film’s executive producer, Steven Spielberg, who has been responsible for so many of our signature rides and attractions.” Steven Spielberg serves as creative consultant to Universal Parks & Resorts and has worked closely with the company in the creation of some of the world’s most innovative theme park attractions. Those attractions include Jurassic Park-the Ride, a featured attraction at UP&R parks in Orlando, Hollywood and Japan, the E.T. Adventure at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Japan, and the “War of the Worlds” sets at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Larry Kurzweil, President and Chief Operating Officer, Universal Studios Hollywood, said “‘Transformers’ represents a perfect match for our theme park: an exhilarating blockbuster with a great story, clever humor, non-stop action and flawless special effects. It has all the elements necessary to become one of the world’s most exciting theme park rides and a centerpiece attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.”
“We are thrilled to be working with Universal Parks & Resorts and DreamWorks to create this ‘Transformers’ attraction because we believe it will deliver an ultimate one of a kind immersive ‘Transformers’ experience for our fans around the world!” said Brian Goldner, President and CEO of Hasbro, Inc.
Tan Hee Teck, Chief Executive Officer of Resorts World at Sentosa, the mega resort that is home to Universal Studios Singapore, said: “It is great that Asia will be the launch pad for the first Transformers attraction. Transformers was introduced in the United States in 1983 but traces its roots to Asia. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron are familiar names to Asian audiences, who grew up with the robot toys and love the movie. When Transformers opens in Universal Studios Singapore in 2010, it will be the first of its kind in the world. We may see a surge of Transformers mania.
-Phil
By: preme | On: 30 Sep, 2008
In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honor have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action. Based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known.
A proud military man, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg is a loyal officer who serves his country all the while hoping that someone will find a way to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed. Realizing that time is running out, he decides that he must take action himself and joins the German resistance. Armed with a cunning strategy to use Hitler’s own emergency plan - known as Operation Valkyrie - these men plot to assassinate the dictator and overthrow his Nazi government from the inside.
With everything in place, with the future of the world, the fate of millions and the lives of his wife and children hanging in the balance, von Stauffenberg is thrust from being one of many who oppose Hitler to the one who must kill Hitler himself.
Also Known As:
Rubicon
Untitled (United Artists/Bryan Singer Thriller)
Production Status:
In Production
Logline:
Based on actual events, thriller depicts an attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler at the height of World War II.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Biopic and War
Release Date:
December 26th, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for violence and brief strong language.
Distributors:
MGM Distribution Company
