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Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen Join Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Sequel, The Green Destiny

Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen Join Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Sequel, The Green Destiny

by Alex DiGiovanna

It looks like The Weinsteins are once again pushing forward with the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the second film in Wang Du Lu’s Crane-Iron Pentalogy.  The film, which is now titled The Green Destiny, was penned by Forbidden Kingdom scribe John Fusco and will be directed by the...

‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2′ Will Take Us Into The Future

‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2′ Will Take Us Into The Future

by Chris McKittrick

When we last brought you news about the sequel to the very funny throwback comedy Hot Tub Time Machine, MGM was planning on making the sequel with or without the first film’s main star, John Cusack.  Earlier this month The Wrap reported that Adam Scott (TV’s Parks and Recreation,...

Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

by Alex DiGiovanna

I’ll be the first to admit that I was never a Star Trek fan growing up.  When I first discovered what the show and movies were about I had already pledged my allegiance to the more colorful and diverse world of Star Wars.  The only things I knew about...

Movie Review: ‘Europa Report’

Movie Review: ‘Europa Report’

by Chris McKittrick

Set a found footage horror movie anywhere you please — Nazi Germany, the Vatican, Northern Canada or, in the case of Europa Report, one of Jupiter’s moons, and the end result is likely the same: an unsatisfied audience.  The genre has long worn out its welcome and while dozens...

The ABC’s of Death 2 is Coming to Bring the World More Cinematic Insanity

The ABC’s of Death 2 is Coming to Bring the World More Cinematic Insanity

by Alex DiGiovanna

While it’s not the most original of titles (I’d prefer one with a subtitle than the number ’2′), I’m happy to hear that the trio of companies that worked together to bring us the horror anthology The ABC’s of Death (read my review here) are reuniting once again to bring...

VOD Overdose: New Acquistions, Vertical Entertainment Launches & ‘Honor Flight’ Takes Off

VOD Overdose: New Acquistions, Vertical Entertainment Launches & ‘Honor Flight’ Takes Off

by Chris McKittrick

VOD Overdose is Movie Buzzers’ coverage of video-on-demand developments and upcoming films premiering on video-on-demand.  With an increasing number of studios embracing VOD as a way to premiere and distribute films, this column covers movies that might be worth a look even though they aren’t playing at your local...

Magnet Releasing Snags Rights to Tribeca Thriller ‘Big Bad Wolves’

Magnet Releasing Snags Rights to Tribeca Thriller ‘Big Bad Wolves’

by Alex DiGiovanna

Well this is news that makes me very happy.  The Israeli directing duo Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado, who debuted their second feature Big Bad Wolves (read my review here) at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, have just secured a distribution deal in North America thanks the glorious...

Movie Review: You’ll Become Fan of ‘A Band Called Death’

Movie Review: You’ll Become Fan of ‘A Band Called Death’

by Chris McKittrick

In 1971, three African American brothers who lived in Detroit — Bobby, David, and Dannis Hackney — formed a band.  The three grew up surrounded by Motown music and initially started playing funk.  However, The Who inspired David to pursue rock music and, upon becoming leader of the band,...

Movie Review: ‘The Heat’ is the First Truly Hilarious Mainstream R-Rated Comedy of the Summer

Movie Review: ‘The Heat’ is the First Truly Hilarious Mainstream R-Rated Comedy of the Summer

by Alex DiGiovanna

It’s always amazing when a sequel for a movie gets the green light before the first film even comes out.  It’s a pretty big risk for a studio but it’s also an indicator as to how confident they are in the film that’s about to be released.  After getting...

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