Drama, drama, drama. And no, I’m not referring to the genre. We’ve got folks at odds all throughout the industry. India’s Central Board of Film Certification isn’t happy with the level of nudity in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but David Fincher isn’t willing to make the required cuts, so it looks like Dragon Tattoo will be a no go for India. Similarly, Hungary gave a rather naughty Shame poster the thumbs down. On the other hand, we’ve also got quite a bit of film appreciation floating around out there, namely the nominations for the 84th Academy Awards. Hugo topped the pack with 11 honors while The Artist followed…

Anchor Bay Films has announced that it has landed the U.S. rights to the film “Seeking Justice,” starring Nicolas Cage, January Jones and Guy Pearce. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson and produced by Endgame Entertainment’s James D. Stern, along with Ram Bergman and Material Entertainment’s Tobey Maguire and Jenno Topping. Kevin Kasha, Executive Vice President, Acquisitions and Co-Productions said the film is a great vehicle for Cage, according to the press release. “Seeking Justice is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat action thriller and Cage is outstanding in it,” said Kasha. “This crowd pleaser is a great addition to the Anchor Bay Films line-up.” “We are thrilled that Seeking Justice has…

A discussion and review the week’s new movie release from your favorite entertainment and celebrity website. Hello everyone, this is episode 11 of the Movie Night Podcast. This week Rudie Obias and Perri Nemiroff discuss the horror film, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”. Subscribe on iTunes or Download and Listen Here. “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” features Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce and Bailee Madison. Written by Guillermo Del Toro and Matthew Robbins, based on the teleplay by Nigel McKeand. It was directed by Troy Nixey. Read Perri Nemiroff’s review. On the next episode of Movie Night, we will discuss, “Good Old Fashioned Orgy”. We hope you enjoy the…

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Miramax Films released this new red-band movie trailer for the upcoming horror film “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” from writer Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) by director Troy Nixey (Latchkey’s Lament) and starring Katie Holmes (The Extra Man, The Romantics, The Sone of No One), Guy Pearce (Animal Kingdom, Death Defying Acts), Bailee Madison (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Alan Dale (Burn Notice, Entourage). Synopsis: A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie…

Title: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark Director: Troy Nixey Starring: Bailee Madison, Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Jack Thompson, Julia Blake Haunted house films are back in full force. In April we got the beautifully modest and wildly enjoyable Insidious from James Wan and now Guillermo del Toro and Co. are giving the subgenre a go with Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. While the two are rooted in entirely different core concepts, they do have quite a bit in common, namely child stars vs. evil entities, eerily warm yet threatening tones, fantastic visuals and the fact that they’re both incredibly frightening, exhilarating and entertaining all in one. Haunted house…

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Miramax Films released this creepy international movie poster for the upcoming horror film “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” from writer Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) by director Troy Nixey (Latchkey’s Lament) and starring Katie Holmes (The Extra Man, The Romantics, The Sone of No One), Guy Pearce (Animal Kingdom, Death Defying Acts), Bailee Madison (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Alan Dale (Burn Notice, Entourage). Synopsis: A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie…

At just 9-years-old, actress Bailee Madison went head-to-head with what many kids consider their worst nightmare, things that go bump in the night. Clearly Madison had no trouble separating fact from fiction because now, at 11-years-old, she’s hitting the press circuit for Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and well, she might be one of the most poised and professional actresses out there, regardless of her age. Madison leads as Sally. When her mother decides she’s had enough, Sally is sent to Rhode Island to live with her father, Alex (Guy Pearce). Struggling to revive his architecture career, Alex’s latest project is the old Blackwood Manor, the renovation of which…

Title: Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark Studio: Film District/ Miramax Films Directed By: Troy Nixey Written By: Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins, from the teleplay by Nigel McKeand Cast: Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison, Jack Thompson, Garry McDonald, Edwina Ritchard, Julia Blake, Nicholas Bell Screened at: Broadway, NYC, 7/28/11 Opens: August 26, 2011 If you go by the production notes, this is one of those times in which the studio had mixed feelings about being denied the PG-13 rating that it requested. Instead the MPAA slapped an R rating, which could lower box office since kids under 17 would have to accompanied by adults. Though there’s no sex…

I can’t believe it, but this is officially it; my coverage of San Diego Comic Con 2011 has come to a close. For five incredibly long days, the experience went by in a flash. The action was non-stop from the moment I touched down in San Diego and while it was extremely exhausting and probably one of the most trying working experiences I’ve ever gone through, it was beyond worth it. So, what’d you think? Did you like my coverage choices? Were the formats I chose to report in effective? Do let me know because I’m thrilled to say, it looks as though I’ll be returning to Comic Con next…

And that’s a wrap on my first full busy day at San Diego Comic Con. I kicked things off at the press conference for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, which featured Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Julia Jones and Booboo Stewart after which Bill Condon, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner took the stage. Before wrapping up things with Summit Entertainment, I spoke with the writer of one of the studio’s next book-to-film adaptations, Warm Bodies author Isaac Marion. Keep an eye out for that interview later this week. From there it was off to the convention center where I spent some time checking out the…