See comedian Carl Barron! Jul 14, 2008
See Brendan Fraser in adventure movie 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' before anyone else. Will Smith flies high before hitting a brick wall as a superhero. (iAfrica.com)
Brendan Fraser lays out the 12 steps to an action movie's success Jul 8, 2008
Fraser, 39, is deluged with screenplays that he reads and thinks, "OK. Adventure movie. Brendan. CGI. All right, all right. ... What's the angle this time?". Given his experience and the fact that he's not exactly shy about his expertise in this arena, here are Fraser's dozen rules for making a successful family adventure movie. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
More girls, little ones, try to take back the multiplex Jul 1, 2008
But this G-rated movie adventure is shaping up as Hollywood's next serious bid for female viewers, some of whom showed their power by pushing the R-rated comedy "Sex and the City" to surprisingly strong first-weekend ticket sales of more than $57 million two weeks ago. At first glance, the films have little in common, apart from their skew toward the female. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Vin Diesel: Dad for the first time Jun 7, 2008
Vin Diesel is a father for the first time. Vin Diesel is a father for the first time. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fun Returns in Latest Indiana Jones Game Jun 7, 2008
Each movie adventure is presented in six chapters, and once you have completed a chapter in story mode, a free play mode becomes available. Related. (ABC News)
'Mess with The Zohan' opens this week Jun 2, 2008
A family flick with youngsters making an action adventure movie. It's a varied diet coming Friday. (Syracuse.com)
Keeping It Real: Why Stunt Men Are Striking Back Jun 2, 2008
One of Rob's most recent jobs was on Disney's action adventure movie National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. He stood in as the stunt driver for Nicolas Cage during a car chase through London, using his driving skills to dodge beer barrels being thrown from a lorry. (Sky News)
Frenchtown branch is in transition May 26, 2008
Teen After Hours: Watch the fantastical adventure movie based on Philip Pullman's novel, "The Golden Compass," Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Free. For ages 13-18. (Missoulian, MT)
Anthropologist sheds light on movie's premise May 26, 2008
His latest movie adventure, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, hit Lawrence theaters Thursday and has fans intrigued about the mysterious ancient artifact. Im kind of curious about it (the skull), said Brian Beneventi, 18, who planned to see the film. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
The Indy spirit May 25, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark, starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones almost three decades ago, is hailed as the grandfather of action adventure movies. We are including more cerebral movies such as National Treasure (2004), and even the brawnier, dumber action flicks such as the Die Hard movies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Costume Whips Ford Into Character May 24, 2008
"When you put it all on -- you know, you start looking around for Nazis or somebody doing some kind of evil," Ford told The Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith Friday, May 23, 2008, the day his latest adventure movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" opened in theaters. "It's a very specific kit," Ford said. (CBS News)
Is Indy chasing a fake? May 24, 2008
As Indiana Jones races against time to find an ancient crystal skull in his new movie adventure, he should perhaps take a moment to check its authenticity. New research suggests that two well-known crystal skulls, in the British Museum and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, did not, after all, come from ancient Mexico. (EurekAlert!)
Indy can still crack that whip May 23, 2008
My verdict is that it s relaxed and warm-hearted human-wreckage adventure movie directed by a genius, acted by a nice guy and produced by a legend. To be honest, I m OK with that. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Indiana Jones and the Small Screen : As Indy begins his latest adventure, we loo... May 22, 2008
Indy set the standard for action and adventure movies when he first appeared in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and has become the standard bearer for cinematic heroes ever since. Whether or not he upholds that mantle in his latest installment remains to be seen, but that's not why we're here. (IGN FilmForce)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 22, 2008
The opening warehouse chase scene, a genuine taste of inventive old-school Spielberg, suggests a bravura action adventure movie to come. Sadly, we can but dream. (Times Online)
At the halfway point, few films feel lucky May 22, 2008
He acknowledged the resemblance in the story of "a tenacious police officer fighting against a corrupt bureaucracy for the sake of a victim," but he emphasized that Dirty Harry was "an adventure movie" and a "a fantasy role. Put a .44 Magnum on someone and say, 'You feel lucky?' " It was enough, even with the incorrect pronoun, to cause the press corps to applaud in recognition of one of movie history's most famous lines. Still, Eastwood dismissed rumours that he was interested in reprising the... (Globe and Mail)
Ford waxes for forests May 22, 2008
He has cheated death and withstood excruciating pain in the Indiana Jones adventure movies, and now US actor Harrison Ford has gone the extra mile in the discomfort stakes to protect rainforests. He has had his chest waxed. (iAfrica.com)
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade May 14, 2008
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Iron Man holds on to UK top spot May 14, 2008
Forgetting Sarah Marshall fell a place to three, while adventure movie Speed Racer entered the chart at four after taking a disappointing 362,000. Family film Nim's Island dropped from number three to number five. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Saviour of a lost art May 12, 2008
But that is what Steven Spielberg said not long ago, speaking by phone from a dub stage where he was supervising the sound mixing of Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, the first new instalment in 19 years of the crowd-pleasing adventure movie franchise that began in 1981 with Raiders Of The Lost Ark. "In 1989," Spielberg said, referring to the year Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade came out, "I thought the curtain was lowering on the series, which is why I had all the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Disney Flick Summons 10,000 To 02 Arena May 9, 2008
She was at the British premiere of Iron Man, a comic book hero turned into an adventure movie. She was met on the red carpet by Sky's Entertainment correspondent, Matt Smith. (Sky News)
In brief: Kidman lined up for Dusty biopic May 2, 2008
Producers Andy and Larry Wachowski have found their villain for the adventure movie Ninja Assassin in Rick Yune, whose diamond encrusted visage as Bond baddie Zao provided one of the most memorable images of Die Another Day. James McTeigue will direct and the Wachowskis will produce alongside Matrix collaborator Joel Silver. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
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Brendan Fraser jumps into his second adventure movie in a month with Journey to the Centre of the Earth: 3D (July 11), this time as a scientist who discovers a portal in the Earth, adapted from Jules Verne's 1864 novel. Did Eddie Murphy learn his lesson with his extraterrestrial flop Pluto Nash. (Globe and Mail)
The Science of Quicksand Apr 17, 2008
It's often seen in adventure movies and written about in books, but what is quicksand, really. To many, quicksand is just another word for mud. (Suite101.com)
Nim's Island Apr 6, 2008
This supposed adventure movie could use a little more wind in its sails. The Bigger Picture: Nim () lives on an isolated South Pacific isle with her marine biologist father, Jack (Gerard Butler). (E! Online)
Nim's Island Apr 5, 2008
It's not quite thrilling enough to be a great adventure movie and although it has lots of charm, the emphatic nature of its message means it isn't nearly as magical as it's trying to be. an error occurred while processing this directive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Son of Rambow: Boys will be boys and they're bang on target Apr 5, 2008
Film: Had they been able to see into the future, what would the concerned parents of the early video era have thought of Son Of Rambow. My feeling is that they would have liked it, been charmed by its good intentions, its playful innocence. (Daily Mail)
Island Fever Apr 2, 2008
April 1, 2008 - Based on the children's book by Wendy Orr, Nim's Island is an adventure movie clearly aimed at kids, but it's their parents who will appreciate the significance of a casting choice like Jodie Foster opposite Little Miss Sunshine's Abigail Breslin, as two lost souls destined to find one another. There are definitely shades of Foster's former, spunky persona in the character of Nim. (IGN FilmForce)
Keanu Reeves Finds His Inner-Gary Busey For 'Street Kings,' Considers Another Bill & Ted Adventure Mar 24, 2008
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Foster wows crowds Mar 21, 2008
Two time Oscar winner Jodie Foster has wowed fans of all ages on the Gold Coast, as she appeared for the world premiere of her new children's adventure movie, Nim's Island. The film was shot partly on the Gold Coast, and partly at Queensland's Hinchinbrook Island. (Sky News Australia)
Foster Takes Relaxing Trip To 'Nim's Island' Mar 21, 2008
After years of defining herself as one of the business' best dramatic actors with powerhouse roles in such heavy-hitting films as "Taxi Driver," "The Accused," "Silence of the Lambs" and most recently, "The Brave One," Jodie Foster finally felt it was time to embark upon a different sort of movie adventure. The time had come to do something, say, that was a bit more lighthearted -- something funny. (Click2Houston, TX)
National Treasure Mar 15, 2008
Kids and Family Movie Adventure Sydney,Melbourne 2008-03-15 18:30:00 7 20124641205472061383-smh. com. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Land before time: 11 great prehistoric flicks Mar 1, 2008
One Million Years B.C. (1966)Throw your notions of historical accuracy out the window for this prehistoric adventure movie, which follows the travails of the Rock and Shell tribes in a world populated by killer dinosaurs (which actually died out 65 million years earlier) and a giant tarantula (which, of course, never existed). The real entertainment value here is provided by Ray Harryhausens classic stop-motion monster animation (including a climactic ceratosaur/triceratops fight), and of... (MSNBC -- News)
Oscar winner is no fake Feb 27, 2008
Ruzowitzky describes the film as a "caper and adventure movie, a tale of morality set in a concentration camp". At the heart of "The Counterfeiters" lies an agonizing and complex moral dilemma. (CNN -- International)
The quicksand of deficit spending Feb 20, 2008
But now we are coming out with a terrific adventure movie, where the plot has Ms Pelosi leading a big safari into the jungle to deliver free goods and services to natives along the way, and one of the bearers of the treasure chests (in the script he is referred to as "Taxpayer Number One") steps into the deadly quicksand of deficit-spending a fiat currency via unlimited fractional reserve banking. It is then that the movie turns into a farce, as Ms Pelosi is crying out, "Quick! Give him some... (Asia Times Online)
Nolte's Rampaging Ogre; Lost in Brazil; Street-Dance Fever: Rick Warner Feb 16, 2008
Mark Waters's fantasy- adventure movie suffers from half-baked characters, including the gimmicky casting of Freddie Highmore in dual roles as twin brothers, and a simplistic plot that's no more engaging than a comic-book story. The film opens with the Grace family -- twins Jared and Simon, sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger) and just-divorced mom Helen (Mary-Louise Parker) -- moving into a creepy, abandoned mansion once owned by their great-great uncle Arthur Spiderwick (David Strathairn). (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
'National Treasure,' Local Showcase Feb 4, 2008
The release of the hit adventure movie in the high-definition Blu-ray format will include historians talking about the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independenceinterspersed with images of historic documents. Melissa Josefiak, assistant director of the historical society, said the society selected three images for the disc. (FOX61, CT)
Letters to the editor Jan 29, 2008
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Infotainment Jan 26, 2008
com, the actor was on a break from filming fantasy adventure movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus when. Beijing 2008 Olympic GamesBEIJING: Chinese cheerleaders perform in a competition related to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Q&A: Audi's Scott Keough Jan 1, 2008
It's an adventure movie, which shows that what we want is not just for the intellectual, in-the-know audience for our brand. We want America to know about us. (MediaWeek.com)
Penns seek to end 11-year marriage Dec 29, 2007
Wright is best known for her starring role in the romance "Message in a Bottle." She also appeared in the adventure movie "Beowulf" which opened in the United States in November. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
DVD year in review: Fans savored these vintage films Dec 28, 2007
I don't mind saying that I think it is almost as great as 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood, in my view the greatest adventure movie of all time. The Arrangement (1969, Warner, R, $20). (USA Today -- Life)
The Golden Compass’ fantasy or propaganda? Dec 26, 2007
If I choose to see this movie or to let my children see it, it will be because we wish to see an adventure movie and won't be taking any "hidden messages" into account. " Tired of local religion wrote on Dec 7, 2007 2:34 PM:" Would someone please run Dean Sears out of town. (News Enterprise Online)
Asia Day Ahead: Merrill to Get $6.2 Billion Infusion (Update1) Dec 25, 2007
National Treasure,'' Walt Disney Co.'s PG-rated family adventure movie, led the weekend box office with $45. 5 million in ticket sales. (Bloomberg)
ADAG looks at stake in Rajnikant's outfit Dec 21, 2007
The film, to be released in December 2008, is an adventure movie featuring Rajni 00004000 kant as a mythological hero. "Other than Anil Ambani, who is looking at a strategic investment in Ocher, two private equity players have also shown interest in picking up a stake," an industry source said. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Animated film on Rajnikant by Dec 2008 Dec 13, 2007
The 3D animated 'Sultan-The Warrior' will be an action-gripped adventure movie, featuring Rajnikant as a mythological and larger-than-life hero. Slated to be released in December 2008, the 90-minute-long movie will be offered as a "gift" to the superstar on his next birthday from none other than his younger daughter Soundarya Rajnikant. (India Times)
Helen Mirren is on the move Dec 11, 2007
Her new adventure movie with Nicolas Cage, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," is an exciting departure for the vivacious Brit who has portrayed three different English queens in the last decade, as well as being the voice of The Queen in two animated films. "I can't go on being royal, can I? Have to have a little sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll in my acting life!" Helen said. (Variety)
MAYOR MIKE'S KEEPING FRESH Dec 9, 2007
" This starts Tuesday at Think Tank 3 Gallery, 447 Hudson, at Morton. Megan is one of most dedicated and efficient public servants I've ever worked with in the fund-raising world. Her brother, Kevin, is already well-known as Bloomberg's strong right arm. All these brilliant young people bode well for the future. WENT DOWN to the East Village to have a brief visit with Dame Helen Mirren, who was perched there in her fabulous penthouse view ready to take off for a promotional trip to London. Her... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Finding a bride in a brothel: a review of Uncharted Nov 28, 2007
Like any good adventure movie, Uncharted whisks you away with a fast-moving plot and some believable characters. Don't take that the wrong way, though: the story of Uncharted is still wholly enjoyable. (Ars Technica)
Teen Superstar Emma Roberts Sets Sail for 'The Best Trip Ever' in Nickelodeon's Unfabulous Original Television Movie Premiering Sunday, Dec. 16, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) Nov 27, 2007
"Kids relate to Emma's endearing portrayal of Addie and we think this Unfabulous TV movie adventure is a kid's dream come true.". As eighth grade quickly draws to a close, Addie still feels overlooked by the popular kids. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Old 'Beowulf' takes digital filmmaking to new heights Nov 9, 2007
"It has to make something that would be completely unrealistic, realistic," says Eric Lichtenfeld, a film professor at Loyola Marymount University and author of the book Action Speaks Louder, a study of adventure movies. "Movies like this often look just enough like animation and just enough like live action that you don't feel like it's either one, which makes it that much harder to invest in the reality of the story.". (USA Today)
DVD watch: Scrapes on a plane Oct 16, 2007
Though the 2004 Dennis Quaid remake was as clueless as the new version of The Heartbreak Kid, this original is one of the top adventure movies ever. When a small plane crashes in the Sahara, pilot James Stewart clashes with engineer/passenger Hardy Kruger over the latter's brainstorm to rebuild the plane from wreckage. (USA Today -- Life)
Review: The Seeker: The Dark is Rising Oct 5, 2007
Ian McShane, Frances Conroy and Christopher Eccleston provide the thespian seasoning to this somewhat bland but highly ambitious adventure movie aimed at young people ... Nonetheless, a competent adventure movie that will no doubt fill the hearts and minds of young people with epic fantasies, The Seeker will no doubt find what its looking for, even if its just a good weekend at the box office. (Canada.com)
Potter wins film awards hat-trick Sep 29, 2007
Casino Royale, the latest Bond adventure - starring Daniel Craig - won best action and adventure movie, beating the likes of Die Hard 4. 0 and Transformers. (BBC News -- UK)
Hollywood goes to war: Mainstream movies focus on Iraq, terrorism Sep 27, 2007
"But as far as an introspective piece on the root causes of the war or what's really happening - (something) that's not a great adventure movie - I think it's a little early. It's early to get historical perspective, and it's just too controversial." ... "Those movies are all political movies and, at the end of the day, my movie is an adventure movie," he explains. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bang bang! Tops in movie robbers Sep 19, 2007
Directed by the legendary Michael Powell, The Thief of Bagdad remains one of the most entertaining adventure movies ever made. George Clooney as Jack Foley in Out of Sight (1998)Yes, Clooney and director Steven Soderbergh did better at the box office with the Oceans series, but their teaming on this Elmore Leonard adaptation cemented Clooney as a real-life movie star, as he created one of the screens sexiest (if not always successful) thieves. (MSNBC -- News)
Tracing the odd real-life tale of 'Hunting Party' Sep 12, 2007
The writer-director decided to forgo a straight drama and instead set out to make "the B side of a double feature for Warner Bros. in 1943, an adventure movie that had some edge." ... Shepard said he believes the ending is appropriate for the kind of quasi-adventure movie he set out to make, and doesn't mind that Gere challenged him about it. (Boston Globe -- Living)
The twisted trail of Gere's new flick; Sep 4, 2007
The writer-director decided to forgo a straight drama and instead set out to make "the B side of a double feature for Warner Bros. in 1943, an adventure movie that had some edge.". Using the experiences of the real journalists as a jumping-off point, Shepard turned the film, originally titled "Spring Break in Bosnia," into a story of a bizarre road trip, at turns ridiculous and sinister. (Los Angeles Times)
Video: "Arctic Tale" Movie -- Behind the Scenes Aug 29, 2007
August 28, 2007 After 15 years tracking and filming , , and other Arctic life for the coming-of-age adventure movie, Arctic Tale, filmmakers were able to offer a rare glimpse into these animals' intimate moments. And each year the team noticed that the animals' frozen habitat was slowly shrinking, an event many scientists say is being caused by. (National Geographic)
Cummins unfortunate victim of heat stress Aug 27, 2007
If all goes well, future blockbuster adventure movies and video games will come. . (Canada.com)
Preparation is key to success Aug 25, 2007
"gordscfl@hotmail.com ? The Vancouver Province 2007 Ads by Google Top Sports Stories In the early summer of 2000, the Toronto Argonauts were coached by a man who advocated eating popsicles...Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick on Friday admitted guilt in a dog-fighting case that threatens... Top Motorsport Stories This weekend, the American Le Mans Series cars return for their annual visit to ... Top Entertainment Stories Nicole Richie surrendered on Thursday to begin serving a... (Canada.com)
ITV to stage film awards Aug 20, 2007
Categories include all genres from action and adventure movies to comedy and animation and the organisers are hopeful that it will attract big name stars to the event because it will be the first awards ceremony to assess the popularity of this summer's blockbusters. ITV is also hoping to replicate the ratings success of the National Television Awards, which attracts up to 14 million viewers and has featured guest appearances from Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and members of the British royal family. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Aliens fighting Predator on PSP Aug 15, 2007
Rebellion Developments bringing third-person action adventure movie tie-in to Sony's portable this November. By , Posted Aug 14, 2007 1:11 pm PT. (GameSpot)
American Cancer Society to hold third annual Virtual Relay For Life in Second Life Aug 9, 2007
Using the theme Quest for a Cure, volunteers are planning to use action adventure movies as inspiration for the games, scenes and activities that will greet participants during this years Relay. The Second Life community continues to show unwavering support, dedication and inexhaustible creativity as we draw close to another record breaking event, said Randal Moss, the Societys manager of futuring and innovation-based strategies. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp Reels in Really Big Ratings for Nickelodeon Aug 7, 2007
The Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp TV movie adventure follows Josh as he botches the record deal he sealed for his wannabe rock star stepbrother Drake and then attempts to pull off a tape switcheroo that lands the duo in even more trouble. The series and the TV movie come courtesy of executive producer/creator Dan Schneider and his Schneider's Bakery, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
