Warner Bros. seems to optioning novels left and right these days, especially when it comes to YA post apocalyptic trilogies. They announced recently that they have officially bought the rights to a new young adult novel called “The Young World” written by Chris Weitz. The film adaptation will be produced, directed, and adapted to the big screen by Weitz. Depth of Field will also produce, along with Andrew Miano. Continue reading
The official DVD and Blu-Ray release date of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 has been revealed. There will be an early release of the HD Digital and HD Digital 3D on September 3, 2013, 3D BD, BD, DVD, Digital copy will hit stores and On Demand on September 24, 2013. Continue reading
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx have teamed up for Warner Bros. Pictures next big screen adaptation. The film, called Mean Business, will be an adaptation of the upcoming S. Craig Zahler novel “Mean Business on North Ganson Street,” according to Deadline. Continue reading
Man of Steel, the new Superman reboot has officially hit theaters and captivated audiences everywhere. If you are like me, one of the best parts of a movie is the musical score. A new featurette has been released where Hans Zimmer, the composer behind the score of the film, takes you behind the scenes of his unique work on the film’s musical side.
Morten Tyldum, most known for directing Headhunters has officially signed on to direct the upcoming Warner Bros. project. The film is an adaptation of Roger Hobbs’ recent novel “Ghostman.” The feature film version will work from an adapted screenplay by Peter Craig with Kevin McCormick producing through his Langley Park Pictures. Continue reading
Helena Bonham Carter has officially been cast as the fairy godmother in the upcoming live-action feature adaptation of Cinderella from Disney. I mean, she kind of looks what I always hoped my fairy godmother would look like and act and can she just be America’s fairy godmother? Continue reading
The pseudo-porn novel, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” has officially found a director to helm the big screen adaptation. Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced that Sam Taylor-Johnson has been hired on to direct the project. The film, based on the popular novel by E.L. James will be produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside the author. Continue reading
It is my experience that Ken Levine is a genius. The BioShock games he has created has some of the best storytelling that I have ever experienced in all my years of gaming. That being said, news broke that the game creator has been hired by Warner Bros. to take over writing the long-delayed and perpetually in-development film adaptation of the 1976 sci-fi cult classic Logan’s Run. Continue reading
Jack The Giant Slayer, the retelling of the classic story captivated audiences when it was released earlier this year. Optionated is excited to offer a brand new giveaway that will give you the chance to win the Blu-ray combo pack of the film. With the brand new blog app, you have the power! Control the moving GIFs and power the action in the movie with a swipe of your mouse! The Giant Soundboard lets you compose your own mashup of sounds from Jack The Giant Slayer, which your kids will enjoy for hours! Test your bravery and take the How Brave Are You? QUIZ to see if you are as brave as our hero Jack. Continue reading
Joss Whedon, the director behind the Avengers films, has confirmed via the Empire Movie Podcast that Tom Hiddleston will not reprise his role as Loki in the upcoming sequel, Marvel’s The Avengers 2. Continue reading