More than you ever thought you’d want to know about the Wilhelm scream. Interesting trivia: It may have originated from the same guy who gave the world “Purple People Eater.”
Who’s the master now?
Popcorn Picnic, a ‘weekly cartoon movie review’ tackles Serenity via George Lucas, tongue firmly in cheek. I do have to wonder just how much hate mail Chris Shadoian has gotten over it. But hey, I’m amused. (via Whedonesque)
The land of THX
George talks to Time about moviemaking, his upcoming projects, (yes, Indy 4!) and what he sees for the future of film.
The Empire scores big at The Empire Movie Awards
The Empire Movie Awards were announced, last night. Star Wars finally won some awards that didn’t involve a Razzie.
Love or hate the Frankenstein tribute, the Birth of Darth Vader won Scene of the Year.
Revenge of the Sith also won for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film of the Year. (There’s even a little video message from George, in acknowledgement.)
Other Club Jade favorites that won:
Johnny Depp – Best Actor for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Pride and Prejudice – Best British Film
The Harry Potter Films – Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema
Congratulations to them all!
PopSci goes to Hollywood
Popular Science awards good, bad, and highly implausible movie science. The Island, Fantastic Four, and Batman Begins are all featured. (via SF Signal)
The box office is coming for YOU!
George Lucas thinks blockbusters are a dying art form:
“The market forces that exist today make it unrealistic to spend $200 million on a movie,” said Lucas, a near-billionaire from his feverishly franchised outer-space epics. “Those movies can’t make their money back anymore. Look at what happened with ‘King Kong.'”
I’m doubtful; People do love blockbusters. On DVD. (via TFN)
Java the Hutt?
Albuquerque’s Satellite Coffee shop stands in for “Java the Hutt ” for the film Fanboys. The article claims it’s a fictional location, but I’m pretty sure I recall hearing about a real coffee place at Skywalker Ranch with the name. Could one of you folks who’s been to the Ranch confirm or deny?
Whatever the case, you can buy a bag of “Java the Hutt” coffee from the Motley Brew Coffee Company. (They also have a “Bean Me Up, Scotty!” blend.)
Wherefore art thou, Oscar?
In yet another article about the Oscars, The New York Sun theorizes that both Revenge of the Sith and Sin City were locked out of the visual effects category because of union issues.
Our Other Master (Whedon) Speaks!
Empire Magazine is so much like us. They appreciate the great entertainment we do; most recently, Serenity.
They recently scored an exclusive interview with our other master: Joss Whedon; creator of Buffy (and Spike), Angel and Firefly.
In short:
1. Serenity didn’t set the box office ablaze. He’ll never rule it out, but it doesn’t look likely we’ll see another film in the series.
2. Wonder Woman is still in progress. He’s unsure whether his new horror film “Goners” will come out, first.
3. The rumored Spike film is still a possibility; if he can get some financing together. (Anyone up for a giant bake sale?)
Read all the detailed goodness here.
Bond film shooting at Lake Como
Casino Royale, the latest James Bond movie, will film scenes at Villa del Balbianello in May. The Villa served as one of the more recognizable locations in Attack of the Clones.