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17 September 2008 4:57 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Some lucky folks out there recently got the chance to go behind the scenes of Henry Selick's upcoming 3D stop motion adventure "Coraline," which is based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. As you can see in the pic above, the stuff they got to see sure looks amazing.

The story centers on a young girl named Coraline, who discovers a secret door in her home that leads to a whole different world. Dakota Fanning, Keith David, Teri Hatcher and Ian McShane lend their voices to the film's characters.

I've got links to two different set visit reports: for IGN's take, click here. ShockTillYouDrop has its report here.

Franck Tabouring

28 August 2008 12:01 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Watch the latest Spill.com movie review of the latest Universal Pictures film “Death Race” remake by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham ( Transporter 3, Crank 2: High Voltage ), Joan Allen and Ian McShane ( Kung Fu Panda ). Synopsis: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein-a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill-Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot away in a cell. [...]

Brian Corder

27 August 2008 12:06 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Universal Pictures released another movie poster from the upcoming “Death Race” remake by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham ( Transporter 3, Crank 2: High Voltage ), Joan Allen and Ian McShane ( Kung Fu Panda ). Synopsis: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein-a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill-Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot away in a cell. His face hidden [...]

Brian Corder

24 August 2008 12:01 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Universal Pictures just released a foreign movie poster from the upcoming “Death Race” remake by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham (Transporter 3, Crank 2), Joan Allen and Ian McShane (Kung Fu Panda). Synopsis: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein-a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill-Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot away in a cell. His face hidden by a metallic mask, [...]

Brian Corder

23 August 2008 7:40 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Seen on: August 22, 2008

The players: Director: Paul W.S. Anderson, Writer: Paul W.S. Anderson, Cast: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez

Facts of interest: Based on 1975's "Death Race 2000."

The plot: A man (Statham) is framed for his wife's murder and forced to participate in a brutal car race in which drivers must kill each other on the road to victory.

Our quick thoughts: For the most part, Paul W.S. Anderson’s “Death Race” offers you exactly what the trailer and TV spots promised: brutal, fast-paced car racing. That’s what you should expect if you plan to see the flick, because that’s all you get for the price of admission. Surprisingly, “Race” is not that bad of a big-screen experience. It’s utterly brainless, sure, but it’s also efficient enough to offer some of you a darn good time.

Franck Tabouring

22 August 2008 12:27 PM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Fans of Jason Statham will likely enjoy Paul W.S. Anderson's new action flick "Death Race," in which the actor plays a prisoner who's forced to participate in a deadly race for freedom. Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson and Natalie Martinez co-star. While the nation's top critics didn't really give the flick a warm welciome, let's see what the online film fans have to say about it. (I will post my review later on today)

• Brian Orndorf at Collider: "Visually, 'Death Race' is as hackneyed a film as can be. Performance-wise, it's in Rem sleep."

• Cinematical's James Rocchi: "Anderson seems to take every chance he can to aim the camera through other elements -- smoke, glass, water, flame, iron bars, dust, and so on -- to capture the focus of the shot, and while that device is hardly a hallmark of greatness, it's lively."

• Josh Tyler at

Franck Tabouring

22 August 2008 11:54 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Universal sent us a few brand new movie stills from the “Death Race” remake by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham (Transporter 3, Crank 2), Joan Allen and Ian McShane (Kung Fu Panda). Synopsis: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein-a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill-Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot away in a cell. His face hidden by a metallic mask, [...]

Brian Corder

21 August 2008 10:00 PM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

Death Race Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson Cast: Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson and Ian McShane Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Plot: In the near future, prisons are run by corporations and Death Race is bigger than the Super Bowl. Jensen (Statham) is framed to become the next great driver. Who’s It For? It's a fairly boring action movie that fails to just give us an awesome "Death Race." There is some pretty violent moments so it definitely earns its R rating. If you'll sit through anything for some blood, then you won't mind the absurd leaps and bounds Death Race attempts to take with a straight face. Expectations: I was nervous. Event Horizon, Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil are all directed by Anderson and Allen's presence had me scratching my head. SCORECARD

21 August 2008 8:29 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Death Race

Starring Jason Statham, Joan Allen, and Ian McShane

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson

Rated R

There are plenty of reasons to knock Death Race sight unseen. The director, Paul W.S. Anderson, is best known for the first Resident Evil adaptation and a string of forgettable movies before and since, most of which are also based on video games. The star of this flick is Jason Statham, who is best known for driving fast, wearing a scowl, and kicking ass; we won’t be adding “Sir” to his name anytime soon. And, at least in spirit, it’s a remake of a pretty so-so movie called Death Race 2000.

However, when a movie, its stars, and its director give you exactly what you think they should and the results aren’t the least bit boring, well, see…that’s actually a success where I come from.

Death Race doesn

Colin Boyd

21 August 2008 8:13 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Several wide releases try their hand at the box office. Universal's "Death Race" incarnation starring Jason Statham unspools into around 2,400 locations. Paul W.S Anderson helms and adapts the new version based on the 1975 screenplay penned by Robert Thom, Ib Melchior and Charles B. Griffith. Also starring are Joan Allen, Ian McShane and Tyrese Gibson. Columbia Pictures' "The House Bunny" starring spoof comedy princess Anna Faris sees somewhere around 2,600 venues. Helmer Fred Wolf's track record is weak with a single directing credit for uber flop "Strange Wilderness" starring Steve Zahn. Writing is by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith of "Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Ella Enchanted" fame...

21 August 2008 2:01 AM, PDT | From MovieBlog.Ugo.com | See recent Ugo MovieBlog news

Here’s a new behind-the-scenes featurette on Henry Selick’s upcoming 3D stop motion animated film, Coraline. Adapted from the Hugo Award-winning, internationally best-selling novel, Coraline is a spine-tingling tale about a curious girl who unlocks a mysterious door in her family’s new home and enters into an adventure in a parallel reality. On the surface, this “Other World” eerily mimics her own life - though it is much more fantastical. In it, Coraline encounters different versions of her own life, including off-kilter neighbors and an Other Mother who attempts to keep her forever. Ultimately, Coraline must rely on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to get back home. Coraline, starring the voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Ian McShane, opens on February 6, 2009!

20 August 2008 9:09 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Universal Pictures released another brand new clip titled “Napalm” from the upcoming action film “Death Race” by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham (Transporter 3, Crank 2: High Voltage), Ian McShane and Joan Allen. “Death Race” will be in theaters everywhere Aug 22, 2008. Plot: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein-a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill-Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or rot [...]

Brian Corder

19 August 2008 10:49 PM, PDT | From fantasymoguls.com | See recent Fantasy Moguls news

Steve Mason is now on Facebook. There are four new wide releases this week, but only of them is likely to top $10 million for the traditional 3-day weekend. The Jason Statham vehicle Death Race (Universal) seems to be getting some traction in industry tracking, although a huge breakout opening is unlikely. Instead, the Paul W.S. Anderson-directed action pic will likely open with $13 million-$16 million. I suspect this movie, also starring Oscar nominee Joan Allen (The Contender) and Golden Gobe winner Ian McShane (Deadwood), will be enough to out-pace holdover Tropic Thunder (DreamWorks/Paramount), which will probably dip 40 percent-45 percent from its opening weekend.

Steve Mason

19 August 2008 12:00 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Universal Pictures released a brand new behind the scenes inside look at the upcoming action film “Death Race” by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham (Transporter 3, Crank 2: High Voltage), Ian McShane and Joan Allen. “Death Race” will be in theaters everywhere Aug 22, 2008. Plot: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein—a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill—Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up [...]

Brian Corder

18 August 2008 3:01 AM, PDT | From MovieBlog.Ugo.com | See recent Ugo MovieBlog news

In anticipation of the August 26th release of Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Collector’s Edition DVD, director Henry Selick participated in an online discussion with Shocktillyoudrop.com to talk about the film fifteen years later. “Naturally, the talks turned to sequel possibilities of which Selick says, “There has been discussions over the years about a possible sequel. When those discussions came up about 7 years ago it was unsettling that it was suggested this time it would have to be done in CG. I’m glad that did not happen. But as far as coming up ideas for a sequel, you have to admit there are a lot of other great holidays for Jack Skellington to take over.” He adds that he has grown used to the idea of the film becomes a merchandising smash hit and is pleased the characters of Jack and Sally have captured an audience.

18 August 2008 2:53 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Courtesy of Movie Web, a video interview with "Death Race" cast and crew can now be enjoyed. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, director Paul W.S. Anderson and stars, such as Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Natalie Martinez and Tyrese Gibson sat down to discuss about their insight on the film. The footage is compiled in the style of a featurette. Hence, viewers are presented also with clips from the upcoming action movie.

Resolving around a three-time speedway champion whose record is impaired with his ex-con status, "Death Race" follows Jensen Ames and his effort to gain freedom. Framed for a murder he didn't commit, Ames is sent to the toughest prison in future America, Terminal Island where he is offered a trade he couldn't refuse, his freedom. But, to obtain that, he has to survive and win the vicious three-day challenge known as "Death Race" in which the most

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15 August 2008 11:24 PM, PDT | From DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news

While most of the world had its eyes on Beijing and the Olympics this past week, DC's intrepid reporters Butane, Syxx, Foy, Uc, and yours truly have been scouring the globe for genre news and views to send your way. Although I'm not following the Games much myself, I thought for this August 9-15, 2008, Weekly Wrap-Up, I'd join the fray and employ an international theme focusing on projects outside the good ol' Us of A.

Considering this is also the week that brought news of a possible Bigfoot being found, it makes sense to start with a nature-run-amok item. Coming soon from Korea is Chaw, about a man-eating, mutant boar with a bad attitude. The producers are promising some realistic, frightening effects despite the creature being mostly CG, and we'll see how they do. Rogue managed to use CG successfully; hopefully Chaw will too.

Speaking of that big lovable croc-a-palooza

The Woman In Black

12 August 2008 8:50 AM, PDT | From JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news

We haven't heard too much about the upcoming Coraline, the Henry Selick directed stop motion animated feature adaptation of the Neil Gaiman book of the same name, so it was a nice surprise to see that IGN has posted a neat little behind the scenes look at the film. The story follows the titular little girl as she finds a door in her house that's a gateway to an extraordinary yet strangely familiar world. Dakota Fanning voices the titular little girl with Ian McShane, Teri Hatcher and John...

Omar Aviles

8 August 2008 10:50 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Empire Online today premiered an exclusive clip from Paul W.S. Anderson's upcoming action flick "Death Race," which arrives in theaters Aug. 22, 2008. Before you check out the footage below, be warned: it contains a small Spoiler. "Race" stars Jason Statham as an ex-con who goes to prison and is forced to participate in a deadly car race. The winner will win back his freedom. Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson and Natalie Martinez co-star. 

Franck Tabouring

8 August 2008 10:37 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Universal Pictures sent us the latest high quality movie trailer from their upcoming action film “Death Race” by director Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham (Transporter 3, Crank 2: High Voltage), Ian McShane and Joan Allen. “Death Race” will be in theaters everywhere Aug 22, 2008. Plot: Three-time speedway champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is an expert at survival in the harsh landscape that has become our country. Just as he thinks he has turned his life around, the ex-con is framed for a gruesome murder he didn’t commit. Forced to don the mask of the mythical driver Frankenstein—a crowd favorite who seems impossible to kill—Ames is given an easy choice by Terminal Island’s warden (Joan Allen): suit up or [...]

Brian Corder

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