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Silver Surfer Spin-Off Is Not Dead, Says Straczynski

27 November 2009 2:56 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »

The news that Fox's planned Fantastic Four spin-off, The Silver Surfer, had been scrapped traveled the Internet at the speed of light. In a recent interview with Collider, comic scribe and screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski (Ninja Assassin) said: What happened was when FF2 didn't do as well as they hoped it would do, it caused them to call into question a Silver Surfer movie. The script that I wrote picked up right where FF2 left off. So if they do a Silver Surfer film down the road, it'll have to be its own separate things.

Almost immediately after the interview posted, numerous news sources declared the Silver Surfer project dead. Whether Fox got wind of this and asked Straczynski to amend his comment or he decided to of his own accord, the Babylon 5 creator quickly responded by clarifying his earlier statement:

Guys ... guys ... Guys ... whoa, slow down, back the bus up a second. »

- BrentJS Sprecher

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Multiple Personality Disorder report

25 November 2009 2:47 PM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »

#1 New poster for Daniel Calparsoro's "Circus"

We'd previous brought you a detailed description of Daniel Calparsoro's film which essentially sees an American family stranded in the middle of the desert with a circus of crazies. The good folks at Bd have uncovered a new poster for the film. It's pretty spiffy!

#2 Richard Matheson's "Real Steel" coming to the big screen

Not sure how I feel about news that Night at the Museum director Shawn Levy is at the helm of this project but the story of a "father and son action drama set in the near future, surrounding the sport of robot boxing" sounds promising, as does the tidbit that Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in the production. At the very least we know the special effects will look good. [via Sci-Fi Wire]

#3 First look at Frank Beddor's "The Looking Glass Wars" concept art

Jack of all trades »

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Silver Surfer spin-off in doubt, says writer

25 November 2009 1:10 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

Writer J. Michael Straczynski has given an update on the Silver Surfer spin-off he penned for 20th Century Fox.

The film would focus on the cosmic-powered being who was introduced in the second Fantastic Four film. Straczynski, the creator and showrunner of Babylon 5, seemed the ideal person to do it.

There's been no movement on the film for some time, apart from Doug Jones saying he was under contract to reprise the role.

Straczynski now tells Collider the project seems to be on hold at present: "What happened was when Fantastic Four 2 didn't do as well as they hoped it would do, it caused them (Fox) to call into question a Silver Surfer movie.

"The script that I wrote picked up right where Fantastic Four 2 left off. So if they do a Silver Surfer film down the road, it'll have to be its own separate [thing]."

Asked whether it would »

- David Bentley

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Ninja Assassin review

24 November 2009 11:56 AM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »

Year: 2009

Directors: James McTeigue

Writers: J. Michael Straczynski / Matthew Sand

IMDb: link

Trailer: link

Review by: rochefort

Rating: 5 out of 10

[Editor's note: Marina's Ninja Assassin review from Viff isn't much brighter]

Directed by James McTeigue, "Ninja Assassin" stars pop idol Rain as Raizo, a modern-day ninja. Kidnapped while still a child and trained in the ninja arts by Ozunu (Sho Kosugi), lord of the Ozunu Clan, Raizo, now grown up, rogue, and out for revenge against his old master, shows up in Western Europe soon after Mika (Naomie Harris), a Europol bookkeeper, starts uncovering the connections between supposedly mythological ninja clans and political assassinations throughout the ages. Against the wishes of her skeptical superior Maslow (Ben Miles), Mika follows the clue trail far enough to become a target. Soon after the clan sends a group of ninjas, led by Raizo's old rival Takeshi (Rick Yune), to kill her, and Raizo becomes her only chance for survival.

Ninjas, man. There was a »

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J. Michael Straczynski Says 'Silver Surfer' Script Stalled, Reveals Story Details

24 November 2009 8:22 AM, PST | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »

“Babylon 5” creator and noted comic scribe J. Michael Straczynski said his “Silver Surfer” script is in limbo at Fox thanks to the lukewarm response received by “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”

“What happened was when ‘FF2’ didn’t do as well as they hoped it would do, it caused them to call into question a ‘Silver Surfer’ movie,” noted Straczynski in an interview with Collider during last weekend’s “Ninja Assassin” press junket. “The script that I wrote picked up right where ‘FF2’ left off. So if they do a ‘Silver Surfer’ film down the road, it’ll have to be its own separate things.”

Straczynski added, “It was definitely adult fare. I wanted to tell the origin of the Surfer and get into that whole thing.”

Last month, actor Doug Jones (“Hellboy”) expressed his desire to reprise his role as the Silver Surfer even though the »

- Blair Marnell

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Straczynski Talks 'Ninja Assassin', Other Projects

22 November 2009 9:10 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »

J. Michael Straczynski is pretty darn prolific. According to the Internet Movie Database, he is currently attached to several projects, including film adaptations of the books "World War Z" and "They Marched Into Sunlight", as well as the sci-fi series Lensman.

Comic Book Resources recently caught up with Straczynski, and the Babylon 5 creator discussed his present slate, as well as the experience of working with the Wachowski Brothers on the upcoming Ninja Assassin. Five weeks prior to shooting, Straczynski was brought on-board to do additional work on Michael Sands’ script. The amount of time it took: 53 hours, including two straight days with only two hours sleep per night.

"I don't know if it's a world record, but yeah, it's true," Straczynski said. "I was lucky to have had a long talk — a couple of hours at least — with the Wachowskis before starting, so we could lock down what it needed to accomplish. »

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Preview: Ninja Assassin

20 November 2009 4:01 PM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Ten years ago, the Wachowski brothers, little known at the time, released their second movie as directors, The Matrix. A product of their love of Hong Kong action movies and Manga, it became huge. The mix of stylish action and spiritual introspection struck a chord, particularly with teenage boys searching for an identity. Two inferior sequels followed, but they did’nt diminish the cultural impact the first movie made, and the Wachowskis were set – they could write their own cheques.

Their follow up movie, Speed Racer, got very mixed reviews. They did, however, unearth a very talented young martial arts actor, Rain. Another young man, by the name of James McTeigue, had worked as a second unit director on all three Matrix movies. Having learnt his trade from the talented brothers, McTeigue made his directorial debut with 2006’s V for Vendetta. The Wachowski, along with their Matrix producer Joel Silver, »

- Barry Steele

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'Heroes' recap: Oh Mohinder, You've Done It Again!

17 November 2009 4:42 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

It was recycling day at the Sullivan Bros. circus, and it was recycling day in the writers’ room. Another volume of Heroes, another flashback episode that finally explains the main villain’s mysterious motivation after half a season of plot-tease hints. (See also: Arthur Petrelli in “Villains” and Adam Monroe in “Four Months Ago”, both pale imitations of Season One’s Sylar Origin Story, “Six Month Ago.”) Also, someone’s powers were freaking out for no apparent reason, and the worst character in TV history was resurrected. But before we get all dreary, here’s three reasons why last night’s episode, »

- Darren Franich

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‘NInja Assassin’ Gets 6 New Clips

16 November 2009 1:00 PM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

We’ve been pretty excited for Warner Bros.’ newest action film, Ninja Assassin around the office, and we just came across a few clips that got us even more excited. The film hits theaters a week from Wednesday, but we thought it would be okay if we gave you on a sneak peak now.

The film, co-written by comics’ “Who’s Who” J. Michael Straczynski, is about a cult of ninja killers who raise a boy to become a superior ninja. Later, he learns that the ways of his clan need to be stopped. Straczynski has been the man behind such other fan favorites as Spider-Man and Silver Surfer in comics, and Babylon 5, Jeremiah, and even The Real Ghostbusters on TV.

In both 3D and Digital theaters, the film is said to be visually stunning. With James McTeigue (V For Vendetta) behind the wheel, you can believe that the film won’t be boring. »

- Matt Raub

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Latest All About Evil Teaser Longs for a Dental Hygienist

15 November 2009 10:13 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Another new teaser poster for All About Evil has hit the Net, and this one is screaming for a toothbrush, dental floss, and some Listerine. Maybe even gas, rags, and a match.

The new poster features the character "Adrian", the ummm ... foul-mouthed usher played by Noah Segan.

All About Evil is a wicked black comedy set in the world of a horror movie about a mousy librarian (Natasha Lyonne) who inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. In order to save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer - and a legion of rabid gore fans - when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts. What her fans don't realize yet is that the murders in the movies are all too real!

The film costars Thomas Dekker (Sarah Connor Chronicles, A Nightmare On Elm Street), Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), Mink Stole (Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom), Noah Segan (Deadgirl, »

- Uncle Creepy

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The Prisoner Review – Choose The Village

15 November 2009 6:44 AM, PST | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

We have seen AMC's The Prisoner.  You should too.

Welcome To Your Home From Home

Patrick McGoohan's "The Prisoner" is the grand-daddy of intellectual TV.  A bold anti-establishment experiment in surreal story telling, The Prisoner taunted the mind with all sorts of existential pondering, while effectively delivering a unique tale of adventure and intrigue.   The setup is simple: a spy(McGoohan) angrily resigns from his post and is subsequently kidnapped and taken to 'The Village,' a bizarre mash-up of architectural motifs from around the world, and around history.  Instead of names, everyone in The Village has a number – McGoohan's is 6.  Number 1 is in charge of The Village, but we never see who he is – we only see the Number 2's, a new one every week.  A psychological game of cat and mouse plays out as the masters of The Village attempt to find out why 6 resigned. The »

- Jon Lachonis

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Multiple Personality Disorder report

13 November 2009 3:49 PM, PST | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »

[Editor's Note: Multiple Personality Disorder Reports are short news blasts meant to let you know about the stuff that didn't make it to the news page but still had us talking behind the scenes]

#1 "Acolytes" director Jon Hewitt prepping “X”

Jon Hewitt is preparing to shoot a follow up his teen serial killer film. X will take a trip into the underbelly of Australia’s sex trade. Shooting is slated to start in early 2010.

#2 "Deadgirl" writer to step behind the camera for "Chop"

Deadgirl caught a lot of heat for its controversial subject matter and now writer Trent Haaga is preparing to step behind the camera for Chop. The new project is being toted as a "revenge thriller with a comedic edge in the tradition of "Fargo" and "Oldboy"." The time may be ripe to finally catch up with Deadgil.

#3 "Submarine" adds great cast

Richard Ayoade's adaptation of Joe Dunthorne's coming of age story Submarine had previously cast Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige but it's the addition of the great Paddy Considine and Sally Hawkins that has us excited. If the comparisons »

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TV Guide Online DVR… Worth It?

11 November 2009 11:16 AM, PST | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »

Today, TV Guide Online announced a DVR service that will allow you to collect all your favorite shows in one spot. Instead of buying a show off iTunes here and watching another show on Hulu.com for free, you can watch almost just about anything in the same setting and even catch up on old shows that have either ended a long time ago or last season. Current shows include Gossip Girl, Dollhouse, Grey's Anatomy, and nip/tuck to name a few. Old shows available are Babylon 5, Star Trek: The Original Series, Buck Rogers, Knight Rider (both incarnations), CHiPs, Charlie's Angels and many more.

Is there a catch? Of course there is…

Some (most) of the shows are available only for purchase from Amazon's Unbox Video on Demand Service. Only the current shows that recently aired have a free playback, while episodes from a few weeks back have to be purchased. »

- Mark O. Estes

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TV Or Not TV: 11/2 - 11/8

2 November 2009 2:45 AM, PST | Quick Stop | See recent Quick Stop news »

Welcome to another edition of TV or Not TV where I’m starting to wonder if I fell in love with Flashforward too soon.

The pilot episode of Flashforward did exactly the job that a lot of pilots are supposed to do in that it sucked me in with a decent mystery and gave me enough questions that made me want to see the story that it set up. Everyone balcks out for two minutes and seventeen seconds, some people have very lucid visions of themselves around 1o Pm six months in the future. Scenarios are set up that seem impossible: a dead daughter is seen alive, a loving wife is happily involved with another man and so on. Some people have no vision at all.

Instantly the questions chime in that make you want to tune in week after week. Will the visions come true? If the visions come »

- willwilkins

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'Shattered Union' Computer Game Getting An Adaptation From Jerry Bruckheimer And J. Michael Straczynski

27 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

by Blair Marnell

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski have signed on with Disney for a film adaptation of 2K Games' real-time strategy title “Shattered Union.” According to Variety, Mike Stenson and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films will also come onboard as executive producers. The duo is also attached to the upcoming film adaptations of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" and “The Sorcerer's Apprentice.”

Originally released in 2005, “Shattered Union” is a turn-based tactics game that chronicles the second American Civil War following the nuclear destruction of Washington D.C. and the assassination of the President of the United States along with most of Congress. In the aftermath, several states secede and wage war against each other.

Some of the factions included within the game are the California Commonwealth, the Republic of Texas and the New England Alliance, along with an occupying European peacekeeping unit and a dangerously ultra-nationalistic Russia, »

- MTV Movies Team

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Bruckheimer to Adapt 'Shattered Union' Video Game

27 October 2009 9:15 AM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

Now how's this for a cool premise? "U.S. states secede from the U.S. and form their own governments that wage a civil war against each other after Washington, D.C., is wiped out in a nuclear blast and chaos ravages the nation." Sounds like it could make for a fairly novel action flick, eh? Well, as Variety informs us, that's the exact plot of a 2005 video game called Shattered Union. (Just because I've never heard of it doesn't mean it's not good. If you've played this one, leave us a mini-review in the comments section.)

The tale of a dystopian American Civil War Part II will come from producer Jerry Bruckheimer (don't act surprised), who in turn will entrust the adaptation to one J. Michael Straczynski. Serious genre fans know this gentleman as the co-creator of Babylon 5. He's written tons of TV, in addition to Eastwood's Changeling, »

- Scott Weinberg

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Jerry Bruckheimer Literally Planning To Destroy America

27 October 2009 7:09 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »

Unlike many, many of the video games that get adapted for movies, Shattered Union has a concept that actually sounds like something I'd want to see on the screen. It takes place in a United States where multiple civil wars have broken out, Washington, D.C. has been wiped out by a nuclear bomb, and the Europeans are stepping in to demand we get our act together. Not bad, right? Jerry Bruckheimer, the king of putting disasters onscreen, agrees with me too. He's picked J. Michael Straczynski to adapt the game for Disney, according to Variety. Straczynski has one of the more varied screenwriting careers out there, having both created Babylon 5, written the Clint Eastwood movie Changeling, and adapted the zombie apocalypse novel World War Z. He actually seems like a good fit for the material, given that he'll have to fit in some kind of character-based drama amid »

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What's Hot on SlashControl: Babylon 5

25 October 2009 8:03 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »

While perusing around SlashControl tonight, I nearly stopped breathing when I came across Babylon 5. Not just a few episodes or even one or two seasons. All five seasons, 99 episodes total.

My sci-fi-loving mom taped the entire series on VHS, and I have the first few seasons on DVD. But what a thrill to find it on SlashControl. If you're not familiar with J. Michael Straczynski's groundbreaking show, it takes place in the year 2258, ten years after an Earth-Minbari War. Commander Jeffrey Sinclair (Michael O'Hare) takes command of a giant five-mile-long cylindrical space station, orbiting a planet in neutral space.

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- Jane Boursaw

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A New 'World War Z' Script Due 'In The Next Few Weeks,' Says Author Max Brooks

5 October 2009 2:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

If you haven't read it, "World War Z" is one of the sharpest books to be released in the past decade. Set in a grim possible future, the book is presented as a series of interviews with survivors of a globe-spanning zombie war, an incident which very nearly brought about the downfall of human society. Author Max Brooks, the son of Hollywood filmmaker Mel Brooks, employs the full spectrum of commentary to create a frighteningly believable scenario in which the human race responds to a complete societal breakdown.

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Brooks, who is busy promoting his upcoming appearance on the Starz Inside special Zombiemania, premiering October 13 at 10pm. He was more than happy to discuss the adaptation plans for "Z," which was picked up by Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment a few years ago.

First, some back story may be in order. »

- Adam Rosenberg

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Recorded Attacks: The (Very) Graphic Novel

5 October 2009 1:19 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Since their publication in 2003 and 2006, respectively, Max Brooks’ The Zombie Survival Guide and its companion novel World War Z have taken the world by storm, helping to fuel an interest and excitement in the walking dead on the printed page. With a host of pale imitations hoping to cash in on the trend currently being released, Brooks has taken to a new medium to once again show ’em how it’s done. Continuing to take a serious, intelligent historical approach, he has now visually chronicled the clash between living and dead in The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, a graphic novel with excellent art by Ibraim Roberson that comes out October 6 from Three Rivers Press.

This latest offering isn’t the result of a spontaneous decision in the wake of Survival Guide’s success; as Brooks tells Fango, he always wanted to create a visual aid to his debut book. »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Samuel Zimmerman with Michael Gingold)

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