Comic book and sci-fi films are meant to exist in a fantasy world separate from the real world, which is why when the two worlds start bleeding together, the results can be equally exciting and terrifying. After the jump, we'll hear stories of bank-robbing Spider-men, Klingon-speaking parents, and a beam of light that just might kill you.
First up, it looks like Spider-Man hasn't been taking his "Great Power, Great Responsibility" speech very seriously these days. Via Topless Robot, we've learned of a litany of crimes perpetrated by people dressed as Spider-Man. A few weeks ago, two people dressed in Spider-Men costumes walked into a Southlake bank; while one of them threatened customers, the other one loaded up on cash. The pair got away but according to the Star Telegram, "The bandits left in a dark minivan with a broken rear passenger window covered by a red tarp or blanket, police ...
When Art Imitates Life: Spider-Man Robs a Bank, Man Speaks Only Klingon To Son For Three Years, Scientists Develop Star Trek-Like Phaser
Comic book and sci-fi films are meant to exist in a fantasy world separate from the real world, which is why when the two worlds start bleeding together, the results can be equally exciting and terrifying. After the jump, we'll hear stories of bank-robbing Spider-men, Klingon-speaking parents, and a beam of light that just might kill you.
First up, it looks like Spider-Man hasn't been taking his "Great Power, Great Responsibility" speech very seriously these days. Via Topless Robot, we've learned of a litany of crimes perpetrated by people dressed as Spider-Man. A few weeks ago, two people dressed in Spider-Men costumes walked into a Southlake bank; while one of them threatened customers, the other one loaded up on cash. The pair got away but according to the Star Telegram, "The bandits left in a dark minivan with a broken rear passenger window covered by a red tarp or blanket, police ...
Piedrahita and Sopena to director Golpe de efecto
Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:48 AM | From MovieJungle
Spanish writers-helmers Luis Piedrahita and Rodrigo Sopena are to direct their second feature film called "Golpe de efecto," a bank heist thriller produced by specialty production/distribution company Notro Films which is part of Spain's Vertice 360 Film and TV.
Budget will be somewhere in the $4.1 million range. Pic is apparently in the casting process with production ready to start some time in the spring.
The story tells of a bank employee called Victor who receives a phone call inviting him to a webpage. On this page he sees his wife gagged and being threated by strangers. In order to save her life, he must cooperate in secret with the bank robbers. However, the robbery is not quite what he believes.
The Bank Of Depp To Bail Nic Out Of His Cage
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:04 AM | From Cinema Blend
HANGOVER Writers Stick-Up Patrick Dempsey for Their Next Comedy
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:28 PM | From Collider
“Hey! The Hangover writers are writing a new movie! And with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ heart-throb, Patrick Dempsey? It’s even got a wacky premise where Dempsey caught between two robberies that take place at the same bank at the same time who secretly plots to win the heart of a feisty bank teller! She’s feisty? I’m going [...]
Dempsey feels heisty
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:09 AM | From Joblo.Com
Patrick Dempsey has signed on to star in an upcoming untitled heist comedy from Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers of THE HANGOVER. Dempsey, who has been reevaluating life since MADE OF HONOR, will star as a bank manager who gets caught in the middle of two simultaneous yet different robberies while trying to keep a bank teller he's crushing on safe. Paul McGuigan, who last directed this year's PUSH, will direct...
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HOW DOES RYAN DO IT? Kavanaugh Announces $300M Revolving Credit For Another Round Of Relativity/Universal Pics
LOS ANGELES, CA, OCTOBER 22, 2009 - Relativity Media, LLC (RML) announced today Beverly Blvd 2 LLC (Beverly 2), a wholly owned subsidiary of RML has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility that provides for up to a total commitment amount of $300 Million (the Facility). Comerica Bank and Union Bank, N.A., jointly arranged the transaction.
Relativity plans to use amounts available under the Facility to fund pictures in its co-financing/co-production deal with Universal Pictures. In addition, Relativity will continue to maintain a significant equity investment (and own 100% of the equity) in Beverly 2, which will be used [...]
Mothers Day Filming Interrupted by Police Siege!
Monday, October 19, 2009 5:07 PM | From Dread Central
As weve told you already, Darren Lynn Bousmans Mothers Day remake is currently filming in the Great White North. The production was interrupted this past Saturday by Canadian police after mistaking a faux bank robbery for the real deal! Read on for the skinny!
Winnipeg CTV reports that police closed in on the Mothers Day production after police were called to a TD Bank branch on Osborne Street with reports of a robbery and bomb threat. Officials say a man claiming to have a bomb in a box managed to get away from the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Meanwhile, the cast and crew of Mothers Day were busy shooting a scene where two bloodied and heavily armed bank robbers were making their own getaway. "We heard drop your bleeping weapons and kind of looked in the rearview mirror," said actor Patrick Flueger. They were able to clear up the confusion by producing permits for the production, but the real bank robber remains at large.
Saturday, October 3, 2009 10:28 PM | From Worst Previews
Nicolas Cage is in more financial trouble - a bank is suing him for breach of contract. The actor is facing a $2 million lawsuit for allegedly breaching contract on an agreed monthly sum to East West Bank.
FilmShaft Diary: When Ed went to Frightfest
Saturday, September 5, 2009 4:56 AM | From FilmShaft
For most of us the August Bank Holiday weekend means ...
Patrick Dempsey has signed on to star in an upcoming untitled heist comedy from Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writers of THE HANGOVER. Dempsey, who has been reevaluating life since MADE OF HONOR, will star as a bank manager who gets caught in the middle of two simultaneous yet different robberies while trying to keep a bank teller he's crushing on safe. Paul McGuigan, who last directed this year's PUSH, will direct...
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As weve told you already, Darren Lynn Bousmans Mothers Day remake is currently filming in the Great White North. The production was interrupted this past Saturday by Canadian police after mistaking a faux bank robbery for the real deal! Read on for the skinny!