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About Sarah Sommer

Sarah is a journalist and an artist who lives in the city. She loves movies and television. She reads early and often. Sarah also helps out over at BSCkids.com and our other sites!

R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder” To Be Adapted By Jack Thorne

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The upcoming silver screen adaptation for R.J. Palacio’s recent bestselling novel, Wonder, was first announced last November by Lionsgate and at the time John August was in talks to write the screenplay. However, now it seems, that Jack Thorne, most known for “Skins” and The Scouting Book For Boys, will be adapting the novel for film. Continue reading →

First Trailer Officially Released For Ender’s Game

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Summit Entertainment has officially released the first trailer for Ender’s Game, the upcoming big screen adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Orson Scott Card. The film is directed by Gavin Hood and stars Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Viola Davis, Nonso Anozie, Stevie Ray Dillmore, Andrea Powell, Moises Arias, Conor Carroll, Aramis Knight, Brandon Soo hoo, Jimmy “Jax” Pinchak, Suraj Parthasarathy and Khylin Rhambo. Continue reading →

Benicio Del Toro May Join “Inherent Vice” Adaptation

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The Wrap has reported that Benicio Del Toro may be eyeing a role in the upcoming Paul Thomas Anderson film, a big screen adaptation of the novel, “Inherent Vice.” The novel comes from author Thomas Pynchon and was published in 2009.
Del Toro most recently starred in Oliver Stone’s Savages, would star opposite Joaquin Phoenix, playing an unlicensed attorney to the Doc Sportello character. Continue reading →

Hemlock Grove Is Just A Teen Drama With Better Effects and More Boobs – Review

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Honestly, I was SO excited about this show before it premiered on Netflix (Also let me know I LOVE the idea of premiering a whole series on Netflix). It was supposed to be gristly, horrifying and all together creepy. I was honestly picturing something along the lines of “American Horror Story.” Not to mention it was adapted by Eli Roth a horror movie man himself. But damn, was I disappointed in the long run.

“Hemlock Grove” follows the small Pennsylvania town after several murders of young high school girls. Two young men decide to find the killer themselves but find themselves in something much deeper and much bigger. The series is based on the  Horror/Thriller novel of the same name written by Brian McGreevy. It was initially released on March 27, 2012. The show premiered all 13 episodes on Netflix on April 19, 2013.

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First Footage From Ender’s Game Revealed

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Summit Entertainment has officially the teaser for next week’s Ender’s Game trailer featuring an intro by Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford. The world premiere of the first teaser trailer for Ender’s Game will debut during a Google+ Hangout on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET. The event will also feature a live conversation with director Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), producer Bob Orci (Star Trek Into Darkness) and star Asa Butterfield (Hugo). Continue reading →

Oz The Great and Powerful Hits Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand – June 11, 2013

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Disney’s Oz The Great And Powerful has recieved its in home release date and will debut on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, June 11, 2013. The film is directed by Sam Raimi who helmed the record-crushing “Spider-Man” trilogy, and produced by Joe Roth who fashioned Disney’s billion dollar-plus earning “Alice in Wonderland.” “Oz The Great and Powerful” boasts a stellar cast that includes Academy Award nominee James Franco as Oscar Diggs, the predestined wizard; Golden Globe nominee Mila Kunis as the tormented young witch Theodora; Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz as Theodora’s older sister, Evanora, the witch who rules over the Emerald City; and three-time Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams as Glinda, the Good Witch.  Continue reading →

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Adaptation Back On With Lily Collins In Lead Role

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It was reported last year that the alternative/parody novel, “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” was set to become a film. However, little news had been released since then and it appeared the project was halted. The novel, written by Seth Grahame-Smith, was also responsible for the novel and film adaptation, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Now, Variety is reporting that the film adaptation is back on and actress Lily Collins is attached to play the lead role with Burr Steers directing. Continue reading →

Natalie Portman Announced To Play Lady Macbeth

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Yesterday we reported that Michael Fassbender had signed on the play the titular character in a upcoming movie adaptation of “Macbeth.” Today it has been revealed that Natalie Portman has also signed on to the film and will play Lady Macbeth. Fassbender and Portman were set to work together on Jane Got a Gun, but Fassbender departed the project prior to production. Portman can also soon be seen reprising her role as Jane Foster in Thor: The Dark World. Continue reading →

Michael Fassbender Crowned King In New Macbeth Adaptation

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No one can deny that Michael Fassbender is glorious and apparently director Justin Kurzel agrees. Fassbender has been added to play the key role of the titular King in an upcoming adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The adaptation will be set in the play’s original 11th century setting and has been reported to be retaining the original dialogue of the drama.  Continue reading →