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Titanic in 3D – Revolution or Rubbish?
After revolutionizing 3D with his World record-breaking film Avatar, James Cameron is back on the 3-Dimensional wagon with the return to cinemas of a newly converted, 3D-ified Titanic. The question on everybody’s lips is: is the conversion any good? Wanna know how to make the highest grossing film World-wide? Speak with James Cameron: He held the top spot for 12 years with Titanic, fin...
Kevin Smith tweets Clerks 3 Possible…
It’s no real secret at accessreel.com that a few of us a huge fans of Kevin Smith and Clerks was one of the reasons why I started to love watching movies and eventhough he said hes going to retire after filming ‘Hit Somebody’ he just sent out a very interesting Tweet. Slashfilm has the whole story but in a nutsell, with the first Clerks film coming up to its 20th Anniversary Smit...
Joel Kinnaman discusses Robocop
We’ve been following all the news on the Robocop remake here at AccessReel with momentum seeming to continue towards the new film hitting screens. Last we heard on the project was that actor Joel Kinnaman had been cast as the cyborg cop. Kinnaman has recently been quoted as saying that the character in the new film is going to be much more human that how he was depicted in previous films. Ki...
AccessReel Reviews – Wrath of the Titans
Set a decade after his victory over the Kraken, Perseus is forced to put his tranquil life as a villager aside and enter the heated battle between the gods and the Titans. With his traitorous brothers Ares and Hades aiding Kronos, Perseus must venture to the depths of the underworld in order to save his father Zeus, and stop the titan leader from overthrowing the gods. Director Jonathan Liebesman ...
AccessReel Reviews – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen brings a political-spinning drama about Fred, a government fisheries scientist asked to introduce British salmon to the Wadis of the Temen by an enthusiastic Arab. When the Sheik expresses how fly-fishing draws him closer to God, Fred feels compelled to grant his wish and attempts to bring the sport to the desert, despite the absurdity and implausibility of the concept....
Wrath of the Titans 10 Minute Featurette
Sometimes we get presented some pretty cool video content and yesterday as I looked there was this amazing 10minute feautrette on the upcoming WRATH OF THE TITANS, this film looks pretty damn good! I’ve only seen bits of the first one and I was that disappointed that I didn’t even watch the whole movie but this one looks incredible. Take a behind the scenes look at the film plus a whol...
AccessReel Reviews – The Raid
A SWAT team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs. THE RAID (or Serbuan Maut) has hit Australia. It arrives with a bang, a scream and a roundhouse kick. This Indonesian action flick has its sights firmly on international success and it has already impressed audiences on the festival circuit. The director is Welshman, Gareth Evans. Evans made the ...
Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe Singing for Us This Christmas?
It seems Hollywood will not rest until it manages a successful adaptation of the famous musical Les Miserables to screen. Despite several previous failed attempts, studios are trying again! This time keeping the singing, and wielding an intimidating all star cast. Les Miserables holds the proud title of the world’s second-longest running musical ever. Despite the reviewers slating it upon it...
Access Reel Review – The Hunger Games
With advance ticket sales breaking the one-day record originally held by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Hunger Games is predicted to be the next teen cinema sensation. Sexy young cast? Check. Kick-arse leading lady? Check. Love triangle? Check. All the ingredients are there with a healthy sprinkling of hype… but does the flick live up to expectations? I became aware of The Hunger Games las...
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Trailer
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.
John Carter Loses $200 Million
Since the quieter than expected opening weekend (March 9) for Disney’s JOHN CARTER there has been much speculation about its eventual financial outcome. According to Disney the movie has made US $184 million internationally and this means the studio will incur a $200 million loss in its second fiscal quarter which ends March 31. The failed epic is the biggest flop for Disne...
Third Tron Film on the way?
Twenty eight years is the length of time separating the original ‘TRON’ film and the recent sequel ‘TRON: Legacy’. With progress on a new film already underway it’s looking like fans won’t have to wait nearly as long for the next instalment. The annual pop culture convention held in San Francisco, ‘Wondercon’ has just concluded for 2012 with lots of ...