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Sci-fi and Fantasy in Film

Written by [pixish]




It's good to see that Science Fiction and High Fantasy are making a comeback to the international film industry. For many people, good films about dragons and elves are usually few and far between, not to mention - of poor quality. Now, it seems as though the times are changing! The film industry has been inspired, and so after some digging, here are some films in development that will hopefully be coming to a cinema near you!


Alice In Wonderland - Rumoured For Release 2010

Tim Burton is recreating Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for audiences all over the world. His usual cohorts, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter will be appearing as The Mad Hatter and The Red Queen, amongst other big names like Alan Rickman (The Caterpillar) and Anne Hathaway (The White Queen). There are more faces that audiences will recognise, and one hopes it won't detract from the pure fantasy of the story, and the macabre edge that Tim Burton usually brings to his projects.

See more information here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/31840/first-look-tim-burtons-alice


Interesting Fact: A movie remake of the game, "American McGee's Alice" is also under development, though little information is known at present. The 'Game to Movie' genre does well at the Box Office usually, but tends to rely on special effects and action rather than storyline. Let's hope this adaptation will not get the same treatment!


Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time - Rumoured For Release 2010

We are quite easily disappointed in the movie versions of our favourite games. Disney seems to be in charge of bringing this adaptation to the big screen though, so there may be some hope (though they are known to edit original material to suit them quite a bit) Jake Gyllenhaal and Ben Kingsley are two familiar faces and with Walt Disney looking after production, it should at the very least be an entertaining watch - even if it doesn't resemble the game at all in the end.


See more information here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473075/




How to Train Your Dragon - Rumoured For Release 2010

Dreamworks will be creating an animated adaption of the book by Cressida Cowell which kids and adults should both be happy with! (I'll definitely be watching it) Good dragon movies are hard to find, and animation allows fantasy to completely take over without limitations.

Do you know of any good dragon movies? Nominate them by messaging [pixish] and we will make a poll for the next issue.


See more information here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892769/




A little birdy says these may be coming to a cinema near you too!

Iron Man 2, Robin Hood (Russell Crowe), The Green Hornet (Seth Rogen), The Last Airbender, The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Nicolas Cage) and The Smurfs.

Information from http://www.themovieinsider.com/movie-releases/-/2010/ 

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