Easy guide to production
Mark Hodge is a journalist and copywriter from Glasgow, Scotland. As well as being involved in film festivals in the UK, Mark has also worked as a sports reporter covering soccer matches in his home country. In fact, he even attended the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, helping to document the cultural impact of the event on the city. He also writes for The Huffington Post covering topics such as film, sports and politics.
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) After 50 years the James Bond franchise arguably reached its zenith with the last installment Skyfall (2012). Unfortunately, despite that film grossing over $1 billion, director Sam Mendes declined the opportunity to helm the sequel. But it seems producers Barbara … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Ewan McGregor has confirmed that he is interested in appearing in Danny Boyle's proposed Trainspotting sequel, Porno. While speaking at a reunion screening of the original 1996 classic, the Star Wars actor revealed that the prospect of returning to the character of … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Vin Diesel and filmmaker David Twohy's faith in the character of Richard B. Riddick shows no bounds. After the pair's bloated sequel to the surprise 2000 hit Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), crash landed at the box office, a third, more modest part to … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) The Academy Awards should seriously start looking at introducing a Best Remake category, such is the prevalence of re-imagined projects. And as if rebooting family movies from the 1980s was bad enough, the trend of re-hashing stone cold classics is pure cinematic … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) It was always going to be difficult for Arnold Schwarzenegger to re-ignite the kind of success he had before his stint in politics. However, news that he is set to star in a remake of The Toxic Avenger has blindsided just about everyone. Variety have reported that … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Movie franchises are a lot like gremlins. What makes the species successful is their ability to multiply. With that in mind, it was inevitable that Warner Bros. would eventually remake their long-gestating Gremlins series. According to horror site Bloody Disgusting, … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Fans of Fox's 24 have long hoped for a big screen adaptation of the hit TV show, that now looks set to never happen. However, Deadline have reported that Fox has greenlit a limited series run, with star Kiefer Sutherland has signed to reprise his role as agent Jack … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS When Disney decided to create a film franchise around their Pirates of the Caribbean theme park ride, there were howls of derision from the film press. However, four films and $3.72 billion later, the studio along with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, are currently … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead (2004) helped launch the careers of both director Edgar Wright and star Simon Pegg. After the success of the writing duo's follow-up Hot Fuzz, which was an action comedy set in rural England, their new film The World's End is billed as … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Hollywood's most troubled production, Jane Got A Gun, has never struggled to attract top talent. However, keeping said talent has proved slightly more difficult. Indeed, after Michael Fassbender, Jude Law, Bradley Cooper and director Lynne Ramsay all bailed out of … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Update: Universal have finally released an official statement regarding the controversial postponement of Jurassic Park 4: In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) While developing Star Wars: Episode VII, Disney probably assumed that Mark Hamill (aka Luke Skywalker) would be the first to sign on. Despite having forged a lucrative voice acting career, the 61 year-old hasn't made a live-action feature film of note since the … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, famed for his stop-motion innovations on films such as Jason and the Argonauts (1963), has died aged 92. Harryhausen is one of the most influential animators of all time, using his own hand made models and shooting them frame … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) There are only two things you can depend on in life; the sun rising in the morning, and Hollywood studios squeezing every last dollar out of their franchises... Unsurprisingly, after the commercial success of Men In Black 3, studio Sony are already hatching a plan for … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Baz Luhrmann's films have always divided opinion. His brash style often offends as much as it exhilarates. And, it seems his screen adaptation of The Great Gatsby will be no different. The film, one of the first dramas to be shot in native 3D, as opposed to films … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) After numerous false starts, it seems the producers of The Crow remake, Relativity Media, have finally landed their man. Deadline have reported that Luke Evans has signed on for the title role. Of course, considering the tragic circumstances surrounding the original … [Read more...]
