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Entries in Brian Taylor (8)

Friday
23Oct2009

The Volturi fight in new 'New Moon' clip

DateFriday, October 23, 2009 at 1:04AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

New Moon

Yes my dear Twilighters, a new, action-packed clip from Chris Weitz's upcoming "Twilight" sequel "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has found its way to the Web, and you can check it out after the jump.

Basically, this is a clip from a scene in which the Volturi start kicking ass. Kristen Stewart, as usual, looks very concerned, Michael Sheen looks incredibly freaky and Robert Pattinson jumps at a guy.

The footage looks good and all, but I hope Weitz doesn't overdo it with slow-motion moments. Other than that, it already looks like "New Moon" will be more action-packed than its decent predecessor.

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Friday
04Sep2009

Movie Review: “Gamer”

DateFriday, September 4, 2009 at 3:41PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Seen on: September 4, 2009

The players: Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor, Writers: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor, Cast: Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Kyra Sedgwick

Facts of interest: Mark Neveldinea and Brian Taylor also directed the "Crank" flicks.

The plot: In a future world, humans spend their time controlling other humans in a deadly online multiplayer game... until one player manages to escape.

Our thoughts: Up-and-coming filmmakers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor delivered some highly enjoyable big-screen entertainment in “Crank” and “Crank 2: High Voltage,” but in their latest action spectacle “Gamer,” they fail to deliver the goods. This is by no means a terrible experience, but it’s just not as vibrant as their previous two efforts.

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Tuesday
01Sep2009

Boom! Explosive 'Gamer' TV spot hits

DateTuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:12PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Gerard Butler in Gamer

Sometimes, non-stop, brainless action can be fun as long as it's done right, and Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor accomplished just that with "Crank" and "Crank 2: High Voltage." Next up for them is "Gamer," which opens this week.

A very short but brand-new, action-packed TV spot for the Gerard Butler vehicle has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. If you're looking for a lot of boom and bang, you've got it, for sure!

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Thursday
30Jul2009

Five brand-new photos from 'Gamer' debut

DateThursday, July 30, 2009 at 12:25PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

I just got hold of five brand-new images from Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor's upcoming explosive action extravaganza "Gamer," which will hit theaters Sept. 4, 2009. Check them out after the jump.

Set in the near future, the film centers on "Slayers," a dangerous mass-scale, multiplayer online game in which humans control other humans.

At the center is Kable (300's Gerard Butler), the superstar and cult hero of "Slayers," the savage, ultraviolent first person shooter game. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week.

Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from the game creator's ruthless technology.

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Friday
17Apr2009

Movie Review: “Crank: High Voltage”

DateFriday, April 17, 2009 at 4:15PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: April 17, 2009

The players: Directors: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor, Writers: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor, Cast: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Clifton Collins Jr, Bai Ling, Dwight Yoakam

Facts of interest: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor also directed "Crank."

The plot: Jason Statham returns as Chev Chelios, who's struggling to hunt down the man who stole his heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker.

Our quick thoughts: Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor’s “Crank” really didn’t need a sequel, but I guess the film’s success and its increasing fan base eventually prompted the filmmakers to develop a follow-up. It’s called “Crank: High Voltage,” and it’s twice as over-the-top and brainless as its amusing predecessor.

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Sunday
18Jan2009

Official 'Crank 2' trailer is flippin' crazy!

DateSunday, January 18, 2009 at 10:08PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

A couple of weeks ago we got a first look at some insane footage from Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor's upcoming sequel "Crank 2: High Voltage," and now the official trailer has finally debuted online.

As you can see below, the film looks totally flipping crazy, with Jason Statham doing everything in his power to keep himself alive.

In the sequel, Chev Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

Wait, WHAT? Check out the fast-paced trailer after the jump, and you'll get a good look at what sorts of things Chev must engage in to keep that heart working.

"Crank 2: High Voltage" opens April 17, 2009. I agree the concept alone is insanely ridiculous, but I admit I highly enjoyed the first film and I can't wait for more brainless Chelios action. Amy Smart returns as well, and she still looks hot.

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Thursday
20Nov2008

'Jonah Hex' loses its directors

DateThursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:46PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor are no longer on board to direct the big-screen adaptation of John Albano and Tony DeZuniga’s graphic novel “Jonah Hex.”

Although Neveldine and Taylor wrote the script for the film, Variety reports they left the project due to "creative differences." Well, that happens.

Not much is known about the film's plot at this stage, but the story follows the adventures of Jonah Hex, a bounty hunter and gunslinger with a scarred face. Josh Brolin is rumored to star as the title character.

As for Neveldine and Taylor, you may know them for writing and director the recent Jason Statham action flick "Crank."

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Thursday
09Oct2008

Is Josh Brolin ‘Jonah Hex’?

DateThursday, October 9, 2008 at 10:26AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Alert! It’s only a big rumor at this point, but Hollywood Elsewhere says Josh Brolin may star in the big-screen version of John Albano and Tony DeZuniga’s graphic novel “Jonah Hex.”

Apparently, Brolin’s rep said the actor is not attached to the project, which is set up at Warner Bros. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the creators of the “Crank” flicks, are set to direct.

So, who is Jonah Hex and what is the film about? Hex is a bounty hunter and gunslinger with a scarred face who, according to Hollywood Elsewhere’s source, tracks down a voodoo practitioner.

Apparently, the film version is a sort of sci-fi western featuring plenty of CG. That’s all we know (or think we know) at this stage.

Brolin most recently starred in “American Gangster.” He will next be seen as George W. Bush in Oliver Stone’s “W.” He also stars in Gus Van Sant’s upcoming film “Milk.”

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