Film Gecko » horton hears a who http://www.filmgecko.com A movie news and review blog from b5media. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:57:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 "Horton" director moves to "Jonah Hex" http://www.filmgecko.com/horton-director-moves-to-jonah-hex/ http://www.filmgecko.com/horton-director-moves-to-jonah-hex/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:32:56 +0000 Jane Boursaw http://www.filmgecko.com/horton-director-moves-to-jonah-hex/ Post from: Film Gecko

]]> jmmy-hayward-horton-hears-a-who Jimmy Hayward, who directed the animated "Horton Hears a Who!" will take a different turn with his next project. He’ll be directing the live-action "Jonah Hex" from Warner Bros.

Josh Brolin is attached to star in the western-centric film, which previously had Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor ("Crank") on board as directors. The duo, who penned the script, bowed out over creative differences in November.

Hex is a DC Comics character known for having the right side of his face disfigured and wearing a Confederate army uniform. He’s a rough-and-tumble gunslinger and part-time bounty hunter whose adventures always ended in blood. There’s also a supernatural element to the character.

Quite the difference from "Horton"! And yeah, I can totally see Josh Brolin in that role.

"Jonah Hex" is scheduled for a 2010 release date.

Image: Jimmy Hayward, Horton Hears a Who, 20th Century Fox Film Corp., 2008; Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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]]> http://www.filmgecko.com/horton-director-moves-to-jonah-hex/feed/ 0 New on DVD: Dec. 9, 2008 http://www.filmgecko.com/new-on-dvd-dec-9-2008/ http://www.filmgecko.com/new-on-dvd-dec-9-2008/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:35:31 +0000 Jane Boursaw http://www.filmgecko.com/new-on-dvd-dec-9-2008/ Post from: Film Gecko

]]> horton-hears-a-who Horton Hears a Who. Dr. Seuss’s classic 1954 book comes to life, with Steve Carell and Jim Carrey just a few of the actors offering voice talent. [Gecko Review] [Official Site]

The Dark Knight. Heath Ledger just got a Golden Globe nod for his turn as “The Joker.” The best Batman flick so far. [Gecko Review] [Official Site]

I Am Legend: Ultimate Collector’s Edition. Wow, this awesome DVD set includes tons of extras. Read more here, and check out the bonus features after the jump…

i-am-legend-dvd Available in Blu-ray and DVD. DVD set includes:

• 3-Disc Special Edition DVD
• Exclusive 44-Page Concept Sketch Book
• 10 Concept Illustrations
• 6 Art Cards Showing International Cities Devastated by the Plague Virus
• Collectible Lenticular
• Letter from the Director
• New Movie Commentary by Director Francis Lawrence and
Screenwriter/Producer Akiva Goldsman
• Deleted Scenes with Commentary
• Alternate Version of the Film with a Controversial Ending
• Creating “I Am Legend” Minidocumentary Gallery
• Cautionary Tale: The Science of “I Am Legend”
• 4 Awesome Animated Comics (4 Animated Comics Not Rated and May Contain Material Unsuitable for Minors)
• 2 Live-Action Shorts Directed by Jada Pinkett Smith
• Will Smith Rehearsal Footage of Alternate Ending
• Previsualizations of Key Special Effects Sequences
• Visual Effects Featurette
• Digital Copy of Theatrical Version

Images: Horton Hears a Who, 20th Century-Fox Film Corp., 2008; I Am Legend, Warner Bros., 2008

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