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SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies: Breakthroughs in Haptics, Robotics and Gaming

Press Release from ACM SIGGRAPH

(Chicago, IL) - SIGGRAPH 2009's Emerging Technologies presents innovative technologies and applications in many fields including alternative displays, robotics, input interfaces, gaming, audio, haptics/VR, and experimental sensory experiences.

Presented in a combination of curated demonstrations and juried interactive installations, a minimum of 29 of the more than 100 international juried submissions were selected and will be on display and available for interaction with attendees in New Orleans this summer.

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George Kirk as Thor vs. British Loki

Making an impression at James T. Kirk's father in STAR TREK, Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth is now Thor, according to Nikke Finke. In addition, she reports that British actor Tom Hiddleston (THE GATHERING STORM) has been cast to play Thor nemesis Loki. The Marvel feature is set for release on May 20, 2011. Kenneth Branagh is directing the film about the Norse god of thunder.

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A-Team Has A Face

IESB reports that THE HANGOVER star Bradley Cooper has landed the role of Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck in THE A-TEAM. Joe Carnahan is directing the feature redux for 20th Century Fox. Recently, news has hit the Net that Cooper was in the lead for the role of Green Lantern. Previously it was announced that Common would play BA Baracus, the role made famous by Mr. T.

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Tomorrowland Coming Soon to a Theater Near You

THE HANGOVER writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore have been tapped to turn Disney's themed amusement park land Tomorrowland into a feature film, according to ComingSoon.net. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is set to star as test pilot Rip, who gets transported to the future. Lucas and Moore will take a non-retro look at the future for what they describe as "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN in space."

Universal Headline News

You Sank My Battleship, Mr. Berg

If we're going to have films based on the Ouija Board, Candy Land and Monopoly, why not Battleship? Universal has hired HANCOCK director Peter Berg to sink battleships, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. Jon and Erich Hoeber have been commissioned to adapt the classic Hasbro game. While no plot details have surfaced, Universal is looking for a big naval action flick out of this one.

Series Headline News

Primeval to Make Leap from TV to Screen

According to VARIETY, Warner Bros. has acquired the feature film rights to ITV's TV series PRIMEVAl, which airs in the U.S. on BBC America and SyFy. Weed Road's Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster are producing along with Emily Cummins. Weed Road is looking for a writer. The show revolves around a secret team of scientists that set out to close wormholes and deal with the prehistoric and futuristic creatures than happen to sneak through.

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Flight of the Conchords Diagnose Horror Spoof

Shock Till You Drop is reporting that Lightning Media has picked up distribution rights to horror spoof DIAGNOSIS: DEATH, starring FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS' Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement and Rhys Darby. Jason Shutter will helm from his script with Raybon Kan, who will also star in the film. Cast also includes Jessica Grace Smith and Suze Tye. The story follows people who go into experimental facility for radical cancer treatment and begin seeing ghosts.

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The Orphanage Duo Have Mysterious New Project

VARIETY is reporting that THE ORPHANAGE director Juan Antonio Bayona and writer Sergio Sanchez are teaming up again. The new project is said to be based on a true story that will "pose large technical challenges." Big visual effects, maybe?

Spain's Apaches Ent. will produce the film with Telecinco Cinema and Bayona's Spongeman. Filming is set to start in spring 2010. Sanchez has finished the first draft and Apaches is shopping the project to partners at Cannes.

Film Headline News

Magnet Sticks with Red Cliff

Magnolia's genre arm Magnet Releasing has acquired the U.S. rights to John Woo's historical epic RED CLIFF, according to VARIETY. Magnet plans to release an edited version of the two-part film in the fall. The Chinese-lingo flicks have already earned $100 million in Japan. The film follows the events of the Battle of Red Cliffs during the ancient Three Kingdoms period in China.

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DreamWorks Wants Another Fright Night

Via THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, DreamWorks is working on a remake of FRIGHT NIGHT. The original 1985 horror/comedy followed a teenager who discovers that his neighbor is a bloodsucker. Michael Gaeta and Alison Rosenzweig will produce the film with Michael De Luca. Mark Sourian will shepherd for DreamWorks. Gaeta/Rosenzweig Prods. is looking for a writer.

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Another Jekyll and Hyde Film in the Works

If Guillermo del Toro's classic rendition and a modern version starring Keanu Reeves aren't enough, Abel Ferrara is planning his own take of Robert Louis Stevenson's THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, starring Forest Whitaker and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, according to VARIETY. Titled JEKYLL AND HYDE, the modern take on the material will have Whitaker and 50 Cent playing the two sides of the main character's split personality.

Gilliam Headline News

Gilliam Chases Quixote Again

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is running the news that Terry Gilliam has found a new partner for his long-suffering film THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE in Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas. Penned by Tony Grisoni, the fantastic spin on the tale of the aged knight who chases windmills has a filmmaker becoming Quixote's sidekick Sancho Panza. Nine years ago Gilliam tried making this film with Johnny Depp, but a series of problems shuttered the project.

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Will MGM Capture Terminator Franchise?

MGM is gearing up to acquire distribution rights to the fifth TERMINATOR film, reports VARIETY. Due to a lawsuit filed against franchise owners Halcyon, MGM has a 30-day right of first refusal on the franchise. MGM passed on TERMINATOR SALVATION, but now, with star Christian Bale and director McG in line to return, MGM sees less of a risk with the Arnold Schwarzenegger-less direction the franchise is taking. Insiders wonder whether MGM can handle the pricetag associated with the franchise.

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Fox Picks up Human Target

FOX has picked up drama pilot HUMAN TARGET, per THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER's James Hibberd.

FRINGE's Mark Valley stars as a man who takes on a different identity every week to help others. DOLLHOUSE has a similar tone, but the network could choose to pick up both and run them together. DOLLHOUSE creator Joss Whedon has pitched season two and discussions have started between the studio and FOX about how to make the show financially viable.

HUMAN TARGET is based on a DC comic and also stars PUSHING DAISIES' Chi McBride and WATCHMEN star Jackie Earle Haley.

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Lucozade Sport Launches Evolution Commercial Campaign

Press Release from Rushes

Tony Kaye has directed a series of Lucozade Sport commercials for its 'Evolution' campaign with Rushes carrying out the full post production on this VFX heavy project, which included the completion of over 100 VFX shots.

Effects Headline News

I.E. Effects Launches Full-Service Stereoscopic 3D Pipeline

Press Release from I.E. Effects

Culver City, CA: May 12, 2009 -- I.E. Effects announced that the company is now offering a complete postproduction solution for stereoscopic projects. With a strong background in stereo work, I.E. Effects has assembled the talent base, the tools, and the expertise to offer everything from on-set supervision to distribution, all under one roof.

Film Headline News

Universal Reveals Secret

Universal Pictures and Dark Horse Comics plan to adapt the comic The Secret into a feature film, VARIETY reports. Scott Miam will adapt Mike Richardson's graphic novel. Richardson will produce alongside Scott Stuber.

Illustrated by Jason Shawn Alexander, the comic follows a group of teens whose prank goes terribly wrong.

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Miike Cuts Thirteen Assassins

Cult director Takashi Miike is set to remake the samurai flick THIRTEEN ASSASSINS, reports VARIETY. U.K.-based Recorded Picture Co.'s Jeremy Thomas and Toshiaki Nakazawa (SUKIYAKI WESTERN DJANGO) are producing. Based on Eiichi Kudo's 1963 film, the story centers on a group of 13 assassins who set out on a suicide mission to murder an evil warlord. Thomas' Hanway Films will broker sales. Toho has already secured rights for Japan.

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NextComputing Adds Enhanced Single Slot NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 Graphics Solution

Press Release from NextComputing

NASHUA, NH -- May 12, 2009 -- NextComputing, manufacturers of high-performance, portable workstations and servers, announces the availability of the new NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 graphics card on all models of NextDimension flextop computers, and select models of Vigor rugged portable computers.

Dark Headline News

Dark Castle Saw What You Did

VARIETY reports that Dark Castle will remake William Castle's 1965 chiller I SAW WHAT YOU DID AND I KNOW WHO YOU ARE! MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D team of Todd Farmer and Patrick Lussier will pen the redux, with Lussier directing.

In the original, which was based on Ursula Curtis's novel OUT OF THE DARK, the story centered on two girls who prank phone call the wrong person.

New pic will be produced by Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards. Warner Bros. will distribute.

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Kommitted's Nathan McGuinness Serves It Up Again for Microsoft

Kommitted's founder and director Nathan McGuinness has reteamed with Microsoft and McCann Worldgroup San Francisco for the latest piece of the software company's Windows Server 2008 campaign.

Star Headline News

New Movie Galvanizes Star Trek Franchise Phenomenon in Europe

Press Release from CPLG

Friday 8th May 2009, London, U.K. -- CPLG, Europe's leading rights agency, is delighted to announce its comprehensive licensing and promotions programme for STAR TREK as the buzz increases around today's release of the new movie directed by J.J. Abrams

Software Headline News

Boinx Software Releases FotoMagico 3

Press Release from Boinx Software

Munich, Germany -- May 12th, 2009. Boinx Software today releases FotoMagico 3, a major update to its award-winning storytelling software for digital photographers. FotoMagico 3 introduces many new features to create professional slideshows in pristine quality. FotoMagico 3 makes it easy to mix photos with HD movies as provided by many recent DSLRs.

Motion Headline News

D-BOX's Motion Seats Captivate Audiences with Terminator Salvation

Press Release from D-BOX Technologies Inc.

LONGUEUIL, QC, May 12 -- D-BOX Technologies Inc. (DBO.A on the TSX Venture Exchange), a leader in innovative motion technology for the Entertainment industry, is proud to announce that thrill-seekers and moviegoers alike can live the action-packed adventure of Warner Bros. Pictures' new feature film, TERMINATOR SALVATION from their very own motion-activated D-BOX MFX seating on May 21 in selected theatres.

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