[scifinoir2] Jackson won't helm 'The Hobbit'

2007-12-20 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
As Hollywood Insider reported earlier today, Peter Jackson will executive produce The Hobbit and a sequel, both set to go into pre-production as soon as possible. But although MGM president Harry Sloan told Hollywood Insider there was a chance Jackson himself might end up directing the films,

Re: [scifinoir2] Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
how long before his rep has grown enough to do that? -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think Smith has done his research and knows what we know about the market. He is a smart man, so he is going to put his money into what sells...maybe later,

[scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread tdemorsella
Smart man. I think that trumps a Baltimore woman. Of course, you guys all know from experience with me that we Philly women are as meek as church mice...right, Right, RIGHT?!?!?!? :) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, James A. Landrith, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bronx woman. (James

[scifinoir2] Re: Ever Seen the Horror Film Black Sheep?

2007-12-20 Thread tdemorsella
Yeah. Shaun was good, but the idea of Killer sheep gives me the willies (sp) I live some gory movies once I see them, but i'm usually slow to go out of my way to seem them. While I was Mexico, I had on demand and there were video stores, but I just did not rent much. I also missed a lot of

[scifinoir2] Re: Ever Seen the Horror Film Black Sheep?

2007-12-20 Thread tdemorsella
Maybe if I show the trailer to the guys, they will trust me to add it to movie nite --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Mike Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm adding that to my Netflix right now that trailer is the funniest thing ever. On Dec 19, 2007 2:38 PM, B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Jackson won't helm 'The Hobbit'

2007-12-20 Thread Martin
Martin is greatly saddened by this news... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As Hollywood Insider reported earlier today, Peter Jackson will executive produce The Hobbit and a sequel, both set to go into pre-production as

[scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread Meta
We certainly are, Tracey. Just ask my husband.:-) Meta --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smart man. I think that trumps a Baltimore woman. Of course, you guys all know from experience with me that we Philly women are as meek as church mice...right,

[scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-20 Thread Bosco Bosco
On an earlier thread someone mentioned that the latest Batman film was their favorite comic adaptation. I really like it as well and it got me to thinking about some of my other faves. I think V for Vendetta is my personal favorite and I loved, loved, loved Hellboy. I really dug the most recent

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-20 Thread Daryle
I still hold Spider-Man 2 as the best ever made. I think ³American Splendor² was pretty well done, and recently I saw, for the first time in its entirety, ³The Punisher². The acting, well, is pretty horrible, but if you can stand the X-Men movies, Punisher¹s worth a rental. On 12/20/07 4:41

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread Astromancer
Um...Yes...please don't hurt me... tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smart man. I think that trumps a Baltimore woman. Of course, you guys all know from experience with me that we Philly women are as meek as church mice...right, Right, RIGHT?!?!?!? :) --- In

Re: [scifinoir2] Comics to Film

2007-12-20 Thread Bosco Bosco
I just saw the trailer for Hellboy 2. It looks to be every bit as good as the first one. I'll miss John Hurt but I think this could be truly fun B --- Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hold Spider-Man 2 as the best ever made. I think ³American Splendor² was pretty well done, and

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Ever Seen the Horror Film Black Sheep?

2007-12-20 Thread Astromancer
I think that would be a good idea...I think... tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe if I show the trailer to the guys, they will trust me to add it to movie nite --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Mike Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm adding that to my Netflix right now that

[scifinoir2] Hellboy II Open To Third Film

2007-12-20 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Hellboy II Open To Third Film Guillermo del Toro, who directed and co-wrote the upcoming SF sequel Hellboy II: The Golden Army, told SCI FI Wire that he and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola fashioned the follow-up so that it lays the groundwork for a possible sequel. But if there isn't a third

[scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit Spider-Man director Sam Raimi will return to his genre roots to helm Drag Me to Hell, a supernatural thriller he wrote with his brother, Ivan Raimi, Variety reported. After Drag Me to Hell, Raimi is expected to helm the Hobbit films for New Line and MGM now

[scifinoir2] 4400 Is Canceled

2007-12-20 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Peters: 4400 Is Canceled http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0id=46613 Scott Peters, creator of USA Network's The 4400, announced on the show's official forum that the series has been canceled. It's with great sadness that I pass along to you the information I've just received:

[scifinoir2] USA Cancels Dead Zone

2007-12-20 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I only saw a few of the episodes of the last season but it lost something. i could not watch it anymore http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0id=46619 USA Cancels Dead Zone USA Network has officially canceled The Dead Zone, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Dead Zone ran

[scifinoir2] Wayans in GI Joe?

2007-12-20 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Wayans in Joe? Heavy G.I. Joe casting buzz. by IGN Staff http://movies.ign.com/articles/842/842579p1.html December 19, 2007 - The G.I. Joe casting news just keeps coming! Yesterday, we relayed multiple reports that P2 actress Rachel Nichols and South Korean film star Byung-hun Lee had been cast

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread Bosco Bosco
I thought the reason Jackson wasn't directing was because he had another project in the works and it would take to long to get to the Hobbit. Seems like the same might be true of Raimi. I say we start a petition to bring Jackson back to the helm B --- Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread Gymfig
Huh I thought Jackson was directing. Will we have elves doing martial arts now? Will young master Toby make an appearance as young Bilbo? Will Halle Berry be cast as the first black eleven princess? Will we see heads and guts at the great dwarf battle?

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread Justin Mohareb
With Bruce Campbell as Gandalf. On Dec 20, 2007 8:33 PM, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit Spider-Man director Sam Raimi will return to his genre roots to helm Drag Me to Hell, a supernatural thriller he wrote with his

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
i am worried, still, that Jackson isn't going to direct. The only hope is that he, Fran, and the rest have major influence on the script and tone. And i can at least take heart in the fact that WETA will handle the FX, as I've never been impressed with the effects in the Spider-Man films, which

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
For the needed combination of action, whimsy, drama, and true magic, I think I prefer Guillermo del Toro to sub for Jackson in directing these films. Wonder why he wasn't considered, or was he? -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
...or Alfonso Cuaron -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Keith Johnson) For the needed combination of action, whimsy, drama, and true magic, I think I prefer Guillermo del Toro to sub for Jackson in directing these films. Wonder why he wasn't considered,

Re: [scifinoir2] USA Cancels Dead Zone

2007-12-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
if i have anything to look forward to, it's that I only watched the first season of both the Dead Zone and The 4400, so i have a lot of good times coming up on DVD. Dead Zone surprised me with later seasons in how dark and complex it seemed to be, especially with the minister and his

Re: [scifinoir2] Raimi Helming Hell, Then Hobbit

2007-12-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, he's gotta direct! -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] I thought the reason Jackson wasn't directing was because he had another project in the works and it would take to long to get to the Hobbit. Seems like the same might be true of Raimi. I

[scifinoir2] Firefly Bargain

2007-12-20 Thread Bosco Bosco
I was at Target tonight on my way home from work. I was cruising the DVD's looking for a film for one my sons and I noticed an endcap with Firefly Box Sets for $19.99. If you don't own this series, and you absolutely should, and you live near a Target, now is your chance. If it's not my favorite

[scifinoir2] Credit cards after death

2007-12-20 Thread Reece Jennings
This is so easy to see happening, customer service being what it is today. A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February and March for their annual service charges on her credit card, and then added late fees and interest on the monthly charge. The balance had been $0.00,

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread Reece Jennings
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Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread Astromancer
Maurice, Martin? I'm afraid... Meta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We certainly are, Tracey. Just ask my husband.:-) Meta --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Smart man. I think that trumps a Baltimore woman. Of course, you guys all know from experience

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread Reece Jennings
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Re: [scifinoir2] Speaking of Will Smith

2007-12-20 Thread Astromancer
It started with Six Degrees Of Seperation in my humble opinion... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how long before his rep has grown enough to do that? -- Original message -- From: Astromancer I think Smith has done his research and knows what we know about the market. He is