If the role fits Jun 1, 2008
"I wanted to run a theatre company. I wanted to be in Cassavetes movies. I had high expectations of what life would provide me artistically . . . I wasn't really interested in doing a movie like this because, I thought, somebody my size in a fantasy movie, I think it would be limiting or what have you.". He pauses. (Sydney Morning Herald)
'The Fall' takes you on a high-adventure fantasy ride May 30, 2008
Clearly we're in the Land of Ye Olde Fantasy Movie Archetypes, with films like "Princess Bride," "Legend," "The NeverEnding Story," and "Pan's Labyrinth" just visible over the horizon. (In fact, "The Fall" was loosely adapted - inflated, really - from a 1981 Bulgarian film called "Yo ho ho.") Where "Bride" was a triumph of gentle irony, though, "The Fall" coasts on rococo visual excess, throwing in the Taj Mahal as if the characters had acquired enough frequent flier miles and sending enemy... (Boston Globe)
Highlander to be remade May 22, 2008
For some, it's a cult classic that holds a special place in the pantheon of great fantasy movies: for others, it's a very silly film about immortal nutters slicing each others' heads off that boasts the dubious feat of being the only movie to ever cast a French-accented American with a dodgy grasp of English phonetics as a 16th-century Scotsman. Not to mention a Scotsman (Sean Connery) as an Egyptian with a Spanish name. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
'Prince Caspian' delivers on action, adventure May 22, 2008
" The new chapter of the adventures in Narnia begins when the Pevensie siblings, having originally found Narnia in the previous movie, return to save the kingdom from an evil king trying to destroy the land and its inhabitants. The four soon realize Narnia is no longer the land they remember, due to the reign of the evil King Miraz who usurped the throne from Prince Caspian's father. The four quickly become a side story to Prince Caspian's heroic adventure and desperate attempt to avenge his... (Echo Online, MI)
Sci Fi Channel takes viewers beyond niche's boundaries May 20, 2008
Superheroes, Indiana Jones and even the baseball fantasy movie "Field of Dreams" would all be considered part of the genre as defined by Sci Fi's programmers. "It's not just aliens, spaceships and the future," said Dave Howe, who was promoted to president of Sci Fi from general manager in January. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Narnia - Prince Caspian Attraction May 18, 2008
Scheduled to officially open in early summer 2008, on May 16th the theme park initiated a preliminary meet-and-greet experience with a costumed character of Prince Caspian to coincide with the same-day theatrical release of the children s fantasy movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media Films). Although the meet-and-greet experience remains open to visitors, when the attraction opens soon, it will begin with a welcoming presentation in the queue area... (Suite101.com)
2008: A bad year for movies? Apr 23, 2008
There s a reason action movies, suspence, horror and fantasy movies do so well. Evem the bad movies in the genre I mentioned will do better than Young at Heart and Priceless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clooney fails to top film chart Apr 9, 2008
Jodie Foster's fantasy movie Nim's Island made its debut in second place. Animated film Dr Seuss' Horton Hears A Who. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'FLIGHT' OF FANCY GOES THE DISTANCE Apr 4, 2008
April 4, 2008 -- EVER-VERSATILE Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien took his cameras to Paris to make a loving tribute to a 50-year-old short fantasy movie, "The Red Balloon" by Albert Lamorisse. He gave his cast a vague idea of what was going on, then had them improvise. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Great expectations Mar 17, 2008
Its time to revel in anticipation of the upcoming summer movie mania (The Star Online, Malaysia)
My escape to the Dungeon Mar 8, 2008
Dungeons & Dragons inspired blockbuster fantasy movies and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, and boosted interest in Renaissance fairs and Tolkien. Adults now play Xbox and PlayStation as much as kids. (Boston Globe)
Fantasy movies a hit overseas Mar 8, 2008
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Surreal to reel Mar 1, 2008
"I don't like films that use codes. I don't like vampire movies or zombie movies. I went to see I Am Legend with an ex-girlfriend the other day and I immediately realised it was a zombie movie! You know what I mean? There are certain rules and those rules are things that you've seen many times. I have a hard time with fantasy movies, too.". Walking through walls. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Big month ahead for Tyler Perry Mar 1, 2008
James It s like asking Stephen Speilberg to quit making fantasy movies. I personally love Diary of a Mad Black Woman (This coming from a middle aged white woman). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ray Harryhausen's monster gift to film Feb 28, 2008
"I'm happy the films are appreciated today, but when they were made, fantasy movies just weren't very popular. They were considered B pictures," Harryhausen says. "We had to do things like use stock footage from other movies to cut corners. In the beginning, we couldn't afford a composer. We couldn't even afford color.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Playing pretend: No night at the prom Feb 24, 2008
This then became a tradition for devoted fans of Japanese animation, video games, and sci-fi and fantasy movies to dress up as their favorite fictional characters. They call themselves cosplayers, short for costume players. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The Freddie chronicles Feb 11, 2008
Young British fantasy movie star is a 'superhuman talent' and isn't even 16 yet. By. (Winnipeg Sun)
Oscar Loves 'Juno'? Jan 26, 2008
She complains that her "inner fuddy-duddy" yearned to proclaim, "By some screenwriter consensus, abortion has become the right-to-choose that's never chosen." She watched "Juno" behind some young girls and worried about what was being "absorbed through their PG-13 pores." She doesn't approve of the prospect that they were lapping up "the rosy scenario of the motherhood fantasy movies." That's an odd way of characterizing "Juno," wherein she chooses adoption over motherhood ... She complains that... (Townhall.com)
Production on Ledger's final movie halted Jan 24, 2008
The cast of Terry Gilliam's new fantasy movie had recently finished filming in London and was set to relocate to Canada, where shooting was to begin at Vancouver's Bridge Studios. But now production on the star's last movie has reportedly been halted. (FOX23.com, OK)
• Ledger's autopsy 'inconclusive' Jan 24, 2008
In the weeks before his return to New York on Sunday, Ledger had been working in London on the $30-million Terry Gilliam fantasy movie "The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus," about a theater impresario (played by Christopher Plummer) who offers audience members the opportunity to cross through a magical mirror into a universe of limitless imagination. On a day when a Times reporter was present on the set, Ledger, whose roguish character falls in love with Dr. Parnassus' daughter, was wearing a... (Q13.com, WA)
A monster mash of brilliant marketing Jan 24, 2008
This is a complete fantasy movie, and its about a huge monster that attacks New York City. . (The Gateway Online)
Lost starThe talent and tragedy of Heath Ledger, one of film's best hopes Jan 23, 2008
Ledger was also thought to be in the middle of filming The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a new fantasy movie with former Monty Python member Terry Gilliam. Set and shot in modern London, it is the tale of a travelling theatre that takes the audience into a parallel universe. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Katie Holmes 'so happy' for pregnant Nicole Kidman Jan 12, 2008
Holmes is set to play a student who falls for fellow Scientologist Giovanni Ribisi's character in the comedic fantasy movie. Meanwhile, she has denied reports she is planning to run the Boston Marathon in April. (NEWS.com.au)
A new script for moviemaking Jan 6, 2008
As a hobby, he started making low-budget science fiction and fantasy movies with a group of friends. But trying to shoot swords-and-sorcery dramas in the Boston area didn't look very realistic, Mack found, and when he tried to plant the actors in front of virtual sets, "I realized it was staggeringly hard," he says. (Boston Globe)
Changing the script on teen pregnancy Jan 4, 2008
We have liberals who feel like fuddy-duddies darkening the rosy scenario of the motherhood fantasy movies. There's an unstated compromise that historian Stephanie Coontz of Evergreen State College sees being acted out by the culture: "Social conservatives are backing off on the condemnation of single mothers. Social liberals are backing off on the idea that it's possible to have an abortion and not be ruined by it." This is best expressed by Hollywood, which wants to be all things to all... (Boston Globe)
'Sweeney Todd': A dark portrayal of rage spiraling into madness Dec 21, 2007
Tim Burton makes fantasy movies. Stephen Sondheim writes musicals. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Page Layouts Dec 14, 2007
Controversial film relies on fantasy movie mold, rushes through ending. by. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Fantasy Movie Just in Time for Holidays Dec 12, 2007
American LifePeople, Places s in the News Across America. " In a universe resembling Victorian England with a touch of Jules Verne Dakota Blue Richards plays Lyra Belacqua in "The Golden Compass"phantasmagoria, no one dares to question the Magisterium's authority. This conclave of conservative theocrats forbids free will. But two groups hold onto a sliver of freedom: a few academics, and children, who retain a childlike spirituality and unharnessed spirit -- their "daemon," as they call it. Lyra... (Voice of America)
Bassingthwaighte gets Hollywood makeover Dec 11, 2007
"We create our own fantasy movie each time.". 9 NEWSWATCH. (Ninemsn)
What Would Jesus See? Dec 9, 2007
" That's not a question movie studios want on an exit poll for audiences coming out of a big weekend family fantasy movie that owes more to J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling than it does to Christopher Hitchens and Aleister Crowley. Yet, because of a controversy stoked by religionists, atheists and editorial writers, the issue hovers over The Golden Compass like the witches that soar across the film's Arctic sky. Film Director-screenwriter Chris Weitz's film version of the first book in Philip... (Time.com)
Action, adventure and atheism? 'Compass' meets some opposition Dec 9, 2007
The PG-13 fantasy movie, with its armored polar bears and flying witches to the rescue, opened last night under a banner of controversy fueled mainly by conservative Christians who are urging followers to boycott the film. New Line Cinema Dakota Blue Richards stars as the young heroine, Lyra Belacqua, in the hotly debated "Golden Compass.". (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy's intellectual terrain is worth navigating Dec 7, 2007
This year's big holiday fantasy movie, The Golden Compass, is not as charming as the Harry Potter series or as spectacular as the Lord of the Rings movies, but, along with its computer-generated images of flying witches, polar bear armies and flying ships, it has something else to offer: ideas. This head-spinning combination of theology and adventure comes from author Philip Pullman's novel (originally titled Northern Lights when published in 1995), the first of a trilogy entitled His Dark... (Globe and Mail)
Entertainment Dec 6, 2007
"The Golden Compass" is the latest in a stream of big-budget fantasy movies for the holiday season and seems to be trying to cash in on the previous success of such films as the "Lord of the Rings" series and "The Chronicles of Narnia." It includes some A-list actors, lavish visuals and a coveted PG rating from the MPAA.. The most recent Villanova Theatre production combines comedy. (The Villanovan, PA)
Movie's controversial religious themes draw concern, praise Dec 2, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007 6:15 AM CST Movie's controversial religious themes draw concern, praise By KAREN HEINSELMAN, Courier Staff Writer CEDAR FALLS --- A new fantasy movie soon to be in theaters --- criticized by Christians and atheists alike --- is drawing attention to a popular trilogy by award-winning British author Philip Pullman. New Line Cinema's "The Golden Compass," based on the first of three volumes in the series "His Dark Materials," will open Dec. 7. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
There's more to an RPG than just hit points Nov 24, 2007
This, I believe, is a succinct explanation of the unique brand of escapism that is present in entertainment such as comics, video games, sci-fi and fantasy movies and books, and anime. Kids don't just enjoy watching Luke Skywalker, they enjoy imagining that they could be Luke Skywalker. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Beowulf tops US box office chart Nov 20, 2007
Fantasy movie Beowulf has topped the US and Canada box office chart. The film, based on an ancient English poem, uses actors as the basis for animation. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Movie Review: Beowulf Nov 17, 2007
With previous films like 2004's Polar Express and last year's Monster House, Zemeckis used motion capture in order to develop a signature look for his fantasy movies. Motion capture is excellent for realizing the blood-pumping action scenes in Beowulf, but the technique fails miserably when it comes time to deliver some emotional weight. (Suite101.com)
WWII hero tells harrowing tale of life in POW camps Nov 13, 2007
Bridges had to be built across rivers (These bridges would be the kernel of a fantasy movie called Bridge on the River Kwai".) Howard says the movie isn't very factual, but the idea is there.The camps were primitive. The men had only breechcloths to wear. Shoes were rare. They worked long hours sustained only by a small bowl of rice daily, and stew you had to flip the maggots out of before you ate it with the wooden spoons we'd whittled. There was only one thing I couldn't eat in the camps,... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
The Christmas-Crushing Movie Nov 11, 2007
Isn't it a bit perverse to head into the Christmas holiday season hyping an atheist fantasy movie for kids. No doubt sensing this, Pullman and the moviemakers have ventured on a dishonest but energetic public-relations campaign to convince the public that this film isn't really anti-Christian. (Human Events Online)
'Compass' points to religious problems Nov 6, 2007
This resembles almost every popular fantasy movie for the past several decades. The fact that its villains are conspirers in a mean church doesn't make it anyone's in reality, especially if the real-world equivalent is a champion of justice. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe: Two titans talk Oct 27, 2007
It's not a high-concept comedy, it's not a fantasy movie, it's not a four-quadrant movie,'' says Grazer. Ultimately, it's kind of a miracle I got it made. (Entertainment Weekly)
Skye braced for influx of starstruck tourists Oct 21, 2007
Stardust, a fantasy movie featuring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, opens at cinemas across the UK this weekend. The opening of Stardust is a great thing for the Isle of Skye,' said local councillor Drew Millar. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Fantasy novels: a not-so-guilty pleasure Oct 14, 2007
And even more unfortunately, there hasnt been a good fantasy movie since Return of the King. I can pretend that Chaucer is almost as good, but lets face it, the Wife of Bath cant turn anyone into a toad. (Yale Herald, CT)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog: Fantasy films a little less fantastic Oct 4, 2007
Five new fantasy movies may be following that trend, with opening this Friday ... Another reason why most fantasy movies are utterly forgettable is that good is always good and bad is always bad. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The Fickle Magic of Stardust Sep 19, 2007
Given the spate of fantasy movies hitting theaters this fall, one wonders if they are simply escapist pleasure, or a sign of a deeper yearning to fill a spiritual void. Whichever the case, the answers don t lie in Stardust. (Suite101.com)
Heavenly Sword Sep 18, 2007
For better and worse, the experience is more akin to watching a good fantasy movie than playing a good fantasy videogame. The collaboration between actors and animators is Heavenly Sword's strongest point. (Variety)
Amazon's investments: music, video, mystery Sep 13, 2007
Players create fantasy movie studios and put together a slate of movies to generate the best box office returns. Amazon has not said if it invested in Atomic Moguls but it put a representative on the startup's board. (MSNBC -- Business)
Spike TV Goes Into the Woods for SCREAM 2007 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles Sep 6, 2007
Following are the categories and nominees for Spike TV's SCREAM 2007: THE ULTIMATE SCREAM -- 28 WEEKS LATER -- 300 -- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA -- THE DESCENT -- HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX -- HEROES -- PAN'S LABYRINTH -- PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END -- SPIDER-MAN 3 -- TRANSFORMERS BEST HORROR MOVIE -- 28 WEEKS LATER -- 1408 -- THE DESCENT -- GRINDHOUSE -- THE HOST -- HOSTEL: PART II BEST FANTASY MOVIE -- HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX -- PAN'S LABYRINTH --... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Oz' munchkin from Ga. gets star Aug 31, 2007
To Slover's surprise, the fantasy movie in which he played a brief role became a touchstone of American culture, and he was in demand at "Wizard of Oz" conventions. This month he will travel to Valparaiso, Ind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nate: Au Fait Aug 23, 2007
I've participated in every type of league, from the three major sports (MLB, NFL, NBA) to NHL, Euro League Soccer, NASCAR and PGA - even fantasy movie and celebrity leagues. Rotisserie, Head to Head, Survivor Leagues, expert leagues, salary cap games, pick 'em games of all variety. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Sega Goes Beyond Sonic Aug 16, 2007
a fantasy movie starring Nicole Kidman and the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, that hits theaters Dec. 7. The company also snatched up the licenses to four Marvel Comics characters Iron Man, the Hulk, Captain America, and Thor that have movies in development or under consideration. (BusinessWeek)
Evil Witches, Fallen Star Light Up "Stardust" Aug 12, 2007
" The guidance from director Matthew Vaughn was simple and straightforward. "I just said 'this isn't a fantasy movie. We are playing this for real. (Voice of America)
"Stardust" Aug 11, 2007
There are people who love fantasy movies as a genre, and people who end up loving fantasy movies in spite of themselves: I know more than one person who, turned off by the intricate imagined universe of novels (as well as, perhaps, by the clubbiness of all those Tolkien devotees), approached Peter Jackson's movies with caution, only to fall head over heels for them. "Stardust," directed by Matthew Vaughn and based on the novel of the same name, is a movie for those who are more likely to fall... (Salon)
Belfast becomes 'City of Ember' Aug 10, 2007
A few years back, no one would have dreamed of bringing Bill Murray and Tim Robbins to make a children's fantasy movie in strife-torn Belfast. But the arrival of "City of Ember," shooting from July to October in the city's derelict docklands, is a vivid testimony to the revival of the province after decades of sectarian violence. (Variety)
BlizzCon '07: Details surface on WOW movie Aug 6, 2007
Id much rather see a new fantasy movie based on a classic High fantasy world in literature, such as Dragonlance or the forgotten realms. Posted Aug 5, 2007 4:31 pm PT to rate this comment / (+1) Diernes Posted Aug 5, 2007 4:31 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. (GameSpot)
When more really is better Aug 5, 2007
is one of the few role models for girls (and women) in the boy-dominated fantasy movie genre. The sentence is beyond repair. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
SDCC 07: Exclusive: The Spiderwick Chronicles Interviews Aug 4, 2007
He admits that at first he dismissed them as children's books, but eventually he started to really get into them when he realized how they played in relation to the other fantasy movies out there these days. "[I realized that] in the landscape of movies out there that there are no fantasy films that were with Americans," he says. (IGN FilmForce)
Life after Potter Jul 18, 2007
I don't think it is cool at all, it is just one fantasy movie after another and I personally, along with several other people I know think that there has been more than enough of it. I saw the first Harry Potter, refuse to see the others, was some how roped into seeing the second Lord of the Rings movie which I attempted to sleep through to no avail. (Pensacola News Journal)
Young Muggles review new "Potter" film Jul 15, 2007
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is a great fantasy movie for viewers wanting excitement and suspense. The magic continues to leave viewers with a sense of wonder, even though some of the charm of the previous Harry Potter movies is left behind. (Seattle Times)
Warners Gets Septimus Jul 14, 2007
Warners Snatches Septimus Heap of fantasy movies planned. by. (IGN FilmForce)
* Is serious sci-fi dead? Jul 13, 2007
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Pun in the oven Jul 6, 2007
"It's an insight into the interviewer's personality because some say, 'Oh my God, it's like a fantasy movie, you get Katherine Heigl pregnant!' and others are like, 'It's the worst nightmare ever!'". Rogen's character picks up Alison in a bar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Harry Potter and the limits of shelf life Jul 4, 2007
Consider the Oscar tally between Potter and its main competition for the fantasy movie crown, The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The four Potter movies released so far - Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire - were nominated for Oscars six times, never in a major category, and won none. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
LaBeouf transforms into a star Jul 3, 2007
Acting in Transformers, a fantasy movie based on toy alien robots, provided different challenges. "My first day on the set was being chased by these rabid monster dogs that were like horses!" the 21-year-old LaBeouf says, his voice growing excited. (Houston Chronicle)
Musical stars of 'Once' strum up support Jun 11, 2007
The Irish street-music romance Once is the summer's fantasy movie for all the frustrated artists out there. Its premise is a quixotic dream for many people: throwing away the security of a regular job, family, friends and home to make music. (USA Today -- Life)
