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Following Wrap in Hong Kong, ‘The Dark Knight’ Begins Post-Production Work
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 15, 2007 - 8:57am
Now that Hong Kong filming is a wrap for “The Dark Knight,” post-production work has officially begun, according to a very informative article in Screen Magazine that names the players involved.
DreamWorks Sets Milestone, Inks Four-Picture Deal With IMAX 3D
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 14, 2007 - 10:39pm The man means business. On July 12, 2007, I published an interview with IMAX Filmed President Greg Foster in Time Out Chicago where he promised “the vast majority will be in 3D” down the road.
‘The Mist’ Interview Transcript With Frank Darabont, Marcia Gay Harden, Thomas Jane, Chris Owen
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 14, 2007 - 11:49am On Nov. 6, I joined a conference call on “The Mist” with director Frank Darabont (“The Green Mile,” “The Shawshank Redemption”), Marcia Gay Harden (“Rails & Ties”), Thomas Jane (“The Punisher”) and Chris Owen (“American Pie”).
On ‘The Mist’: The Best Stephen King Quote Ever?
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 13, 2007 - 3:52pm In what could be the best Stephen King quote ever, I heard word Tuesday morning that he said the following at a press conference on Monday about “The Mist,” which is based on his novella:
Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘August Rush,’ ‘Beowulf,’ ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 13, 2007 - 11:33am Free advance-screening movie passes. No catch. Just click the link and RSVP for a pass in your city. These are courtesy of FilmMetro.com. “August Rush” has especially wide availability across the U.S.
News You Need: Aronofsky and Rourke to ‘Wrestle,’ ‘Star Trek’ Explained, Verhoeven to Direct Remake Sequel
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 12, 2007 - 1:13am Harley Davidson in a Wrestling Picture: Mickey Rourke is set to play Randy “The Ram” Robinson in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler,” Variety reports.
Top 10 RorysDeathKiss.com Joker Photos For ‘The Dark Knight’ Viral Marketing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2007 - 11:15pm The photos are flooding in for “The Dark Knight” viral marketing campaign as directed by RorysDeathKiss.com, which lit up on Oct. 31.
Theater: Joyce Piven’s ‘What Dreams May Come’ a Mitzvah Lost in Adaptation
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2007 - 4:52pmCHICAGO – Before you’re served this meal, you’re treated to a backstory of four integral ingredients that are three parts encouragement and one part concern.
Debut Film ‘Killer Bean Forever’ Coming From ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ Animator Jeff Lew
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2007 - 1:25am Jeff Lew, the lead animator for “The Matrix Reloaded” and an animator for “X-Men,” is taking special effects into his own hands in his feature-length directorial debut of “Killer Bean Forever”.
Confirmed List, Dates of Every Film Scheduled to Open Now Through End of 2007
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2007 - 1:05pm Here is a helpful list of every film scheduled to open between now and the end of 2007 with Web site links. The dates are confirmed from our Chicago Film Critics Association publicists and current as of this moment.
Morgan Spurlock From ‘Super Size Me’ Asks ‘What Would Jesus Buy?’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2007 - 12:05pm Morgan Spurlock, who you’ll remember from gaining 25 pounds eating nothing but McDonald’s in the game-changing documentary “Super Size Me,” is back as the producer of “What Would Jesus Buy?”.
Spy Photos Surface From ‘The Dark Knight’ Filming in Hong Kong
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2007 - 10:54am As we know, “The Dark Knight” has moved its filming crew from Chicago to the hectic Hong Kong. On Friday afternoon, Ain’t It Cool News released a montage of grainy yet sufficient photos to capture the scene chaos.
Scoop: Stacy Keach From ‘American History X,’ ‘Prison Break’ Joins ‘Chicago Overcoat’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 9, 2007 - 12:06pm I just received a detail-packed casting update about “Chicago Overcoat,” which has been and continues to film in Chicago. This information comes from casting director Chris Charles.
