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Wednesday

28Oct2009

Movie Review: “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 9:34PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: October 19, 2009

The players: Director: Paul Weitz, Writers: Brian Helgeland, Paul Weitz, Cast: John C. Reilly, Ken Watanabe, Josh Hutcherson, Chris Massoglia, Ray Stevenson

Facts of interest: Based on the books by Darren Shan.

The plot: A teenager visits a freak show and decides to jump on board and become a vampire, which really pisses off his best friend. A rivalry ensues...

Our thoughts: Paul Weitz’s “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” is the beginning of something we may even never get to see. It’s merely an introduction to what could be a more intriguing story, and that’s the main reason I simply couldn’t connect with this dark, periodically humorous vampire tale.

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Monday

04May2009

Daily news dose: Ben Stiller to direct 'Goodness;' Cast update for 'Love Child' & 'Tribes of October'

Monday, May 4, 2009 at 11:36AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Here's your dose of film news for May 4, 2009:

• Ben Stiller is ready to direct "Help Me Spread Goodness," a dramedy that focuses on a Chicago banker who gets involved in a Nigerian Interney scam. Mark Friedman wrote the script. Stiller recently directed "Tropic Thunder." He's also got "The Trial of the Chicago 7" lined up. (Variety)

• Donald Sutherland, Rossif Sutherland, Rebecca Romijn and Sarah Roemer are starring in Risa Bramon Garcia's romantic comedy "Love Child," which is currently filming. Michael Melski wrote the script, which follows an ex-con whose plans to start over are ruined by a loan shark who reminds him of a debt he has to repay. (Variety)

• Ray Stevenson, Jaime King and Stephen Moyer have joined Robert Duvall and James Caan in Philippe Martinez's postapocalyptic thriller "Tribes of October." Written by Nick Vallelonga and Paul Sloan, the film is set in futuristic New York and follows a detective who tracks down a mafia member and is on the lookout for the love of this life. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Accoring to Production Weekly, Dwayne Johnson will star in McG's upcoming "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo." Featuring characters from the Jules Verne novel and written by Bill Marsilli, the film focuses on Nemo's efforts to build the Nautilus, his advanced submarine.

'Punisher: War Zone' web reviews

Friday, December 5, 2008 at 6:24PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Marvel Entertainment returns with "Punisher: War Zone," the big-screen reboot of the comic book anti-hero Frank Castle. This time, the Punisher (Ray Stevenson) goes after Jigsaw, a disfigured criminal who seeks revenge against those who stand in his way. Here's what the Web's critics have to say about it:

• Eric D. Snider at Cinematical: "It's War Zone's laughable desire to be taken seriously that makes it enjoyable to watch but a failure at what it was trying to do."

• CinemaBlend's Josh Tyler: "I know Punisher fans don’t want to hear it, but I think it’s time we all step up and accept that this particular hero simply wasn’t meant for Hollywood."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "My biggest problem is the absolute lack of seriousness here."

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Review: "Punisher: War Zone"

Friday, December 5, 2008 at 5:02PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: December 5, 2008

The players: Director: Lexi Alexander, Writers: Nick Santora, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, Cast: Dominic West, Doug Hutchison, Ray Stevenson, Wayne Knight, Julie Benz

Facts of interest: Lexi Alexander also directed "Hooligans."

The plot: Frank Castle returns as the Punisher, a merciless vigilante who tries to hunt down and eliminate the ruthless Jigsaw (Dominic West).

Our thoughts: What did we do to deserve this punishment? Lexi Alexander’s “Punisher: War Zone” marks the third time Marvel’s merciless vigilante makes an appearance on the screen, and while I have nothing against reboots (I enjoyed “The Incredible Hulk”), I do expect them to at least head into a new, and maybe even improved direction.

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Tuesday

02Dec2008

Ray Stevenson picks up 'Book of Eli'

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5:22AM | By

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Ray Stevenson, who will next be seen in "Punisher: War Zone," has signed on to star in Albert and Allen Hughes’s upcoming drama “The Book of Eli.”

Denzel Washington is on board to play Eli, a hero who travels across America to protect a sacred book and pass on the knowledge of what could be society’s way to redemption.

According to Variety, Stevenson plays an enforcer ordered to kill Eli. Also starring is Mila Kunis, who plays a woman who first tries to betray but later joins Eli on his quest. Gary Oldman stars as the despot of a small town.

The Hughes brothers, who last helmed “From Hell,” are directing Gary Whitta’s script, which Anthony Peckham rewrote. Warner Bros. and Alcon Entertainment are producing the project.

Stevenson is also known for his role as Titus Pullo on HBO's "Rome." Other credits include "King Arthur" and "The Theory of Flight."