Category: Movies

Thomas Jane Joins Stallone in “Headshot”

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JoBlo broke the news today that Thomas Jane is set to join Sylvester Stallone in “Headshot.” Walter Hill is set to direct the adaptation of the crime comic published as “Bullet to the Head.” Stallone plays a hitman and Jane a NYC detective who are brought together after a series of murders.  According to Jane…

  • He’s a hitman, I’m a cop, and we’re just opposite in every ******* way, and we need each other to get this job done. And of course I’m like, ‘As soon as this job’s over, I’m going to take you to jail, you know, you’re a killer.’

Lee Marvin, Mel Gibson & Jason Statham

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Variety reported today that…

  • Jason Statham is in negotiations to star in the thriller “Parker” with Taylor Hackford directing… based on the book series by Donald Westlake [aka RIchard Stark], [and] revolves around a thief who, though at times is forced to be a killer, still lives by a code of honor that includes never stealing money from people who need it. His word is his bond, and if he is crossed he will strike back relentlessly.

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Richard Stark’s Parker novels as well as the graphic adaptations by Darwyn Cooke.   I also enjoyed Lee [“Point Blank”] Marvin and Mel [“Payback”] Gibson in movies based on the Parker character.  I have little doubt that Taylor Hackford directing Jason Statham will be welcome additions to the Parker legacy.

Return to Ape Greatness?

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The original “Planet of the Apes” is still one of my all-time favorite movies.  Unfortunately, as with most movie series, the sequels got progressively worse.  And let’s not even talk about the Tim Burton remake.

So, with that said, I have no idea how good the new “Apes” movie, “Rise of the Apes” will be.  I do like the concept art that I’ve seen, so maybe there is hope for a return to greatness.

Tim Doyle: Reservoir Dogs

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I really like this Reservoir Dogs piece by Tim Doyle.  It is just one of seven images that Doyle created for Spoke Art‘s Quentin vs. Coens art show which will run from April 7th through April 9th at the Bold Hype Gallery, 547 W 27th St, 5th floor, NY, NY.  You can see more of Doyle’s images and learn more about the art show by clicking over to SlashFilm.

MegaCon Bound

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This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, my buddy, John Beatty and I are going to be in Orlando hanging out with several thousand other like-minded folks.  Yep, it’s time for MegaCon.  John is going as a guest  of the show and I’m going as his guest.  That means while John is sketching for fans, I’ll either be hanging at his table keeping the fun at it’s maximum level or I’ll be visiting with other artists/friends looking to get a sketch or two for my Stallone Sketch theme collection.

If you’ve never been to MegaCon, you’re missing out.  There’s something for everyone.  There are celebrity guests, comic book creators, dozens of artists sketching for fans, panels, gaming, and more. If you’re in driving distance of the show, come on down.  If not, there’s always next year.  Hope to see you there!

Who Doesn’t Love The Big Bang?

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Now THIS is a movie poster.  I love everything about it: the old-time look [dig those creases], the design, the colors, the typeface.  Then you’ve got Antonio Banderas playing some hard case firing off his 45.  And let’s not forget that Delroy Lindo and Sam Elliott [love his look in that small photo] make every movie a little better.

Yeah, this poster rocks.

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