Well, Has Catherine Hardwicke Been Booted From the ‘Twilight’ Sequel?

In a press release tonight, both Summit Entertainment and Catherine Hardwicke jointly announced that Hardwicke will NOT be directing New Moon. She says, “I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct NEW MOON. Directing TWILIGHT has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel– it is a great story.”

Twilight set a record for the best opening weekend ever achieved by a female-directed movie, but that director, Catherine Hardwicke, won’t be able to enjoy it for long. Nikki Finke, at Deadline Hollywood Daily, is claiming inside knowledge that Hardwicke is definitely not being re-hired for the sequel, and that an official announcement from Summit Entertainment is imminent.

Rumors about Summit replacing Hardwicke have been swirling ever since the sequel was officially greenlighted after that $70 million opening weekend. Finke quotes anonymous insiders as saying it was the film’s cinematographer and editor who saved Twilight after Hardwicke’s mishandling of it; indeed, some people wondered all along if Hardwicke — whose prior experience was with small, intimate dramas, not vampire movies — was the right choice.

If it’s true that Hardwicke is out — and Finke claims absolute certainty that it is — then Summit will have to be careful how it handles replacing her. Getting a man to take her place might send the message that Summit thinks a woman can’t adequately direct an action movie, and it would be a setback to an industry where there’s already a ridiculous lack of feminine input. As Erik Davis reminded us a couple weeks ago, only 6% of the 250 top-grossing films of 2007 were directed by women. Read more …

This Is The Unofficial Theory Of Sci-Fi Connectivity

If you’ve ever suspected that all of your favorite shows, books and comics all took place in the same universe, you’re probably right. And we’ve got a chart to prove it. Click through for awesome.

We’ve concentrated on three types of crossovers between series: Direct Crossover, where characters from one series or another have actually met in a story; Easter Egg, where elements of one series have appeared in another (often as geeky in-jokes), and Brand Crossover, where market forces have brought two disparate things together for no good reason (See Transformers/Star Wars). I’m sure that there are some that we’ve forgotten, but that’s what the comments are for. For now, just enjoy the fact that Aliens theoretically can be said to exist in the same world as Battlestar Galactica… and get your fan-fiction typewriters revving. Read more …

Exclusive Nightmare Before Christmas SALE 11/2/08 (Los Angeles)

Looking for that RARE collectible?
I will be selling my nightmare before christmas collection at:
Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
on Sunday November 2, 2008

Everything in mint condition in its original package with tags listed prices are retail prices that are on the tags but those prices are negotiable it is a flee market so you will be getting a deal

If you see something in the list you want let me know so i can hold it for you, otherwise first come first serve

Listed is not the final inventory of what will be available, I keep finding more things I don’t want
so come down and get your christmas shopping done early you can’t find these items at hot topic or any disney store anymore

let me know if you have any questions or suggestions on how i can advertise this sale to let as many people who may be interested know about it.

4 - nbx luxuriously soft micro fiber throw blanket…..$20
1 - invader zim fleece blanket throw - ride the pig …$20
1 - zero nose light up nbx slippers…$16.99 Read more …

Kids Deluxe Prince Caspian Costume (Chronicles of Narnia Costumes)

Product Description

Child Halloween Costumes - This Deluxe Prince Caspian Costume from the Chronicles of Narnia includes the tunic with faux chainmail sleeves and attached hood, across the chest belt with buckle, detachable shoulder pads, attached belt with buckle and the pants. Sword sold separately. Read more …

DVD/Blu-Ray Horror Movies Releases for October 13, 2009

Another big day for digital releases of horror films. Perhaps the most anticipated DVD of the bunch is the long-awaited THE STEPFATHER, the Terry O’Quinn cult classic that has only been available by way of bootleg until now. Fans can finally purchase a legitimate copy, that boasts several extras. Another oldie garnering its first official release is HARDWARE. If you’re looking for new scares, DRAG ME TO HELL also comes out today. For the kids, there’s the animated KONG: RETURN TO THE JUNGLE. The latter three are also available as Blu-Ray discs.

On the Blu-Ray front, THE CRAFT will see its first releases on the hi-def format.

As the calendar brings us closer to Halloween, the horror releases keep coming. Pick up these and many more in the weeks ahead.

Halloween Event: Shawn, Christian, Sandra, and Bob on Showtime! Video

Halloween Event: Shawn, Christian, Sandra, and Bob on Showtime! Video

In April, 2003, Salem Witches Shawn Poirier, Christian Day, Sandra Mariah Power, and Ouija collector Robert Murch appeared on Showtime’s “Bullshit!” with Penn & Teller. The disbelieving duo ridicule everything from bottled water to near death experiences, but it’s all in good fun and we enjoyed participating. Here’s a montage of just our appearance. Read more …

Dark House Nabs Top Honors at 2009 Shriekfest Film Festival

This past weekend, the independent spirit of horror filmmaking descended on Los Angeles in the form of the Shriekfest Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival. Now in it’s ninth year, the festival offered up plenty of scares with both the full-length features that played as well as a collection of fantastic short films.

Taking top honors this year is director Darin Scott’s fun haunted house flick, Dark House. Starring Jeffrey Combs, the film centers around a group of young actors who take a job at a local haunted attraction. The job turns out to be a lot more than they bargained for when they have to start fighting for their lives against an angry spirit that still roams the house.

Here’s a look at the other winners from the fest: Read more …