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News for Jun. 19, 2007

Apted to direct 'Narnia' sequel

6/19/07, 9:14 pm EST - Xoanon

Disney Pictures and Walden Media have tapped Michael Apted to direct "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," the third installment in the series. Mark Johnson will produce along with Andrew Adamson, who directed the first two. Returning cast members include Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes. "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," the second in the trio, will be released in 2008. "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" will begin lensing in January for a release on May 1, 2009. Recent directing credits for Apted, who's prexy of the Directors Guild of America, include the soccer doc "The Power of the Game" and the feature "Amazing Grace" (for Walden Media sister company Bristol Bay Prods.). "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" saw worldwide grosses totaling $738 million.

News for Jun. 18, 2007

DVD Tuesday: Bridge to Terabithia, Die Hard collection & More!

6/18/07, 12:20 pm EST - Xoanon

Take an early look on our 'DVD Tuesday' feature...every Monday! There are a whole slew of amazing DVDs out tomorrow, take a look at some TV goodies like; 'Animaniacs, Vol. 1-3' & 'Daniel Boone: Season 4'. Some new collection DVDs include 'The Die Hard collection' & 'Lucille Ball Film Collection' The big releases of of the week include; 'Bridge to Terabithia', 'Miss Potter' & 'Reno 911: Miami'. The Blu ray gurus get only 'Bridge to Terabithia'. Check out the whole list here! [More]

News for Jun. 17, 2007

Weta Limited reveals Show Exclusive

6/17/07, 1:54 pm EST - Xoanon

Weta Limited, under the brand Weta Originals has revealed its show exclusive piece for 2007, that will be available this years San Diego Comic Con. The piece is a miniature version of the Weta Originals ManMelter from the Rayguns range, titled, the ‘Mini ManMelter’. The Mini ManMelter is a quarter sized replica of its larger brother, the ManMelter. The Mini ManMelter weighs approximately 120 grams (not including packaging), is slightly larger than a matchbox and is priced at $30US. [More]

News for Jun. 12, 2007

'WaterHorse' Teaser On YouTube

6/12/07, 5:52 pm EST - Xoanon

A poster on YouTube has put up a special teaser cut together for the Rock Ness Music Festival. TORN's good friend and producer Barrie Osborne, who also produced the LOTR trilogy, and director Jay Russell have adapted Dick King-Smith's classic novel about the Loch Ness Monster into a full length feature film. Take a look! [More]

News for Jun. 11, 2007

DVD Tuesday: Ghost Rider, Breach, Primeval & More!

6/11/07, 10:42 am EST - Xoanon

Take an early look on our 'DVD Tuesday' feature...every Monday! There are a whole slew of amazing DVDs out tomorrow, take a look at some TV goodies like; 'Deadwood - The Complete Third Season' & 'Welcome Back Kotter:First Season'. Some new collection DVDs include 'James Stewart: Screen Legend Collection' & 'John Wayne: Screen Legend Collection' The big releases of of the week include; 'Ghost Rider', 'Primeval' & 'Breach'. The HD DVD crowd get a few good titles this week with 'Born on the 4th of July' & 'Bruce Almighty'. The Blu ray gurus get 'Music and Lyrics' and others. Check out the whole list here! [More]

News for Jun. 08, 2007

Narnia 3 Gets Release Date

6/08/07, 8:35 pm EST - Xoanon

ComingSoon.net reported that Walt Disney Pictures has set a May 1, 2009, release date for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the proposed third film in the hit franchise. The second film, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, is already in production, with an eye to a May 16, 2008, release. The films are based on C.S. Lewis' beloved Narnia books. The site also reported that Disney has set a July 10, 2009, release date for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie based on the hit video game. At Universal, meanwhile, Paul W.S. Anderson's Death Race remake has gotten a Sept. 26, 2008, release date, the site reported. Produced by Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner, the futuristic thriller stars Jason Statham. (Universal is owned by NBC Universal, which also owns SCIFI.COM.)

Weta Press: FMOM Pre ordering opens

6/08/07, 12:39 pm EST - Xoanon

Weta Limited will open pre-ordering for the F.M.O.M. Industries Wave Disrupter Gun to their VIP members on Friday 15 June. Pre-ordering for members of the public will open exactly one week later, on Friday 22 June. [More]

News for Jun. 06, 2007

Robot Reptile "Released" Into Wild to Aid Breeding Research

6/06/07, 10:16 pm EST - Xoanon

On Stephens Island in New Zealand's storm-wracked Cook Strait, the tuatara—one of the most ancient reptile species on Earth—is getting a hand from distinctly 21st-century science (see a New Zealand map). Researchers have placed in the wild a very special male that, like its wild cousins, can put on physical displays to establish its dominance. But this reptile's skin is made of rubber, not scales, and its "heart" is a nickel-cadmium battery. The alpha male in question is "Robo-Ollie," a robotic tuatara created to help researchers understand the behavior of these rare reptiles, the last species in a family that dates back 200 million years. [More]

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