Saw News

'Cabin in the Woods' to Open a Week Before 'Saw VI'

August 22, 2008 11:08:52

The latest horror thriller flick from "Cloverfield"'s scribe Drew Goddard, "Cabin in the Woods", has received its theatrical release date. The MGM's film that is yet to begin production is slated to be debuted on the big screen on October 23, 2009.

The date chosen put "Cabin" in theaters exactly a week before the sixth installment of slasher movie series, "Saw VI", hits. Meanwhile, "Saw VI" itself which will be directed by the editor of "Saw" series, Kevin Greutert, has been locked to the October 30, 2009 release.

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2008 San Diego Comic Con Wrap Up (Part 1/2)

July 26, 2008 02:07:04

Celebrating the annual multigenre fan convention, the 2008 San Diego Comic Con has been kicked off on Thursday, July 24 and will wrap up on Sunday, July 27. Since then, this traditionally four-day event has been made merry with panels as well as previews of the upcoming and highly anticipated feature films.

Rounding up the first two days of the event (July 24 & July 25), AceShowbiz presents the recap of what had happened at the Comic Con.

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'Saw VI' to Be Developed, David Hackl Replaced

May 15, 2008 02:05:09

Apparently, Lions Gate Films still do not get enough of their horror thriller franchise "Saw". Though the fifth film about a psychopathic murderer with deathly traps has yet to generate screams in any theaters everywhere, a sixth film has been planned and it won't have director David Hackl as its helmer for the second time in a row.

In "Saw VI", the first time director will be replaced by another newcomer in the directing business, Kevin Greutert. Like Hackl who has been involved with the production of the earlier "Saw" movies, Greutert is the editor of all five "Saw" franchise, including the upcoming "Saw V". The news of Greutert's selection was broken out by Hackl himself on Wednesday, May 14 when talking with ShockTillYouDrop.com.

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Matthew Goode and Ben Whisaw Picked for "Brideshead Revisited"

February 12, 2007 01:02:57

Ready to establish a solid team onscreen, Matthew Goode and Ben Whisaw have landed deals to star together in dramatic feature "Brideshead Revisited", a big screen adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel of the same title.

Goode will be billed as the protagonist, Charles Ryder, made famous in the U.K. by Jeremy Irons in a previous TV adaptation, while Whisaw as his good friend Sebastian Flyte, previously played by Anthony Andrews.

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BAFTA's Orange Rising Star Award Finalists Revealed

January 11, 2007 09:01:58

Showing respect to young actress or actor who has displayed exceptional on-screen talent with great promise for the future, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has named the nominees for its Orange Rising Star Award. Debuted at last year's BAFTA Awards, the honor is set up in honor of the late Mary Selway, a lauded BAFTA Award-winning casting director.

Announced by "The Last King of Scotland" star James McAvoy, who won the prize last year, the finalists were "The Wind That Shakes the Barley" star Cillian Murphy, "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" star Ben Whisaw, "Casino Royale" star Eva Green, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" star Naomie Harris, and "The Devil Wears Prada" star Emily Blunt.

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Weekend U.S Box Office of November 17-19, 2006

November 20, 2006 10:11:46

A really tight race has marked the weekend box-office competition this time as two rookies emerged to battle fiercely for the no. 1 title, but in the end, it's the tap-dancing penguin from "Happy Feet" that finally rules over.

Drawing in a tremendous income of $41.5 million in its three-day run on the chart ended Sunday, November 19, 2006, the Warner Bros. CG animated penguin romp triumphantly beats its closest rival "Casino Royale" as the latest outing of 007 series scores slightly below at $40.8 million.

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Weekend U.S Box Office of November 3-5, 2006

November 06, 2006 11:11:43

The hype surrounding "Borat" has played its role effectively to the benefit of the flick for sure. Thanks to it, the mockumentary comedy could really strive high to score big at $26.4 million and so, proclaims itself the top holder of the weekend box office for November 3-5, 2006.

Opened in only 837 theaters, the flick averaged a whopping $31,511 per theater, outdistancing runner-up "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" which averaged $5,784 in 3,458 cinemas to make up a $19.5 million booty in its debut on the chart. Trailing close behind is DreamWorks' animated picture "Flushed Away" following its decent effort to gain $18.8 million in 3,707 outlets.

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"Prada" Continues Being World's Favorite

October 31, 2006 12:10:12

Even the coming of recent blockbuster movies cannot overthrow the reign of "The Devil Wears Prada" on weekend international box office.

For the fourth time in a row, the 20th Century Fox's drama comedy becomes the top grossing picture on the chart ended October 29, 2006, scoring $17.6 million from 53 markets to thus raise its total sum to $130.4 million so far.

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Weekend U.S Box Office of October 20-22, 2006

October 23, 2006 10:10:54

The magician's show has proven to be a great success that really charms the audience.

Opening at $14.8 million, Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of the tale of two Victorian age stage magicians "The Prestige" has satisfyingly bested all of its competitors to take down the weekend box office's no. 1 slot of October 20-22, 2006, forcing mob flick "The Departed" to once more become the runner-up in its third spin on the chart.

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Weekend U.S Box Office of October 13-15, 2006

October 16, 2006 10:10:31

Looks like Halloween spirit has already roamed in the air to prompt moviegoers turning their attention toward horror genre, giving great advantage to "The Grudge 2" to make such a hard blow this time.

Yes, the fright flick, which is the sequel to the 2004 American horror film remake "The Grudge", has triumphantly topped the weekend box office ended October 15, 2006 after successfully garnering $20.8 million in its first weekend and so, pushes down last week's champ "The Departed" to the second place.

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Weekend U.S Box Office of October 6-8, 2006

October 09, 2006 10:10:35

Good story and good cast sure are two of the determining factors for a film feature to hit the screen hard and "The Departed" has proven it gloriously, really.

Opened in 3,017 theaters, the mob saga fantastically strived to sell $27 million worth of tickets to go straight away to the top position of weekend box office ended Sunday, October 8, 2006, muscling out fellow newcomer "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning."

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The Little Chicken Repeats Box Office Success

November 14, 2005 02:11:47

The little 'Chicken' isn't that weak at the box office. The animation genre tentatively titled "Chicken Little" surprisingly repeats its success in the box office, remaining on top with $32 million in its second weekend to beat back number of new movies. Debuting as the second best movie for this weekend is the sci-fi fantasy "Zathura: A Space Adventure," taking in $14 million.

The has just released thriller "Derailed" opens in third with $12.8 million, followed behind by the sensational and highly protested semi-autobiographical drama "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" at No. 4 with $12.5 million, and "Jarhead" at 5th taking in $12.3 million. "Saw 2" which scores another $9.4 million wins the 6th position, ahead of "The Legend of Zorro" at No. 7 with $6.6 million.

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The Little 'Chicken' Leads Box Office

November 07, 2005 09:11:39

The small being is indeed big at the North American box office. "Chicken Little," the family animation comedy successfully beats other movies to lead the Top number 1 with $40.1 million debut. Right after at No. 2 is drama "Jarhead" which opens with $28.8 million.

At No. 3 is "Saw 2," which taking in $17.2 million, ahead of "The Legend of Zorro" at 4th with $10 million and "Prime" at 5th with $5.3 million. Securing the 6th position is "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story," taking in $4.8 million.

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