How is it possible that the writers
of Zombieland, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, missed the...
So you can't make fun
of Zombieland.
From the writers
of Zombieland and Deadpool (Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick) comes a sci - fi thriller set on a space station with an all - star cast.
Tom Hardy stars as journalist Eddie Brock in this movie, directed by Ruben Fleischer (
of Zombieland, 30 Minutes or Less, Gangster Squad).
«We're going on the tenth anniversary
of Zombieland,» Wernick tells the outlet.
The film got some positive press coming out of Sundance, and looks to be in the vein
of Zombieland.
«We're going on the tenth anniversary
of Zombieland.
The report states that Waititi is «in negotiations» to direct Thor: Ragnarok for Marvel, and he apparently beat out Ruben Fleischer (
of Zombieland, 30 Minutes or Less, Gangster Squad) for the job.
One of the writers of Deadpool, Paul Wernick
of Zombieland, told Indiewire in February that he hoped superhero cinema wouldn't suddenly become clogged with R - rated films.
Ruben Fleischer (
of Zombieland fame) is attached to direct, and he's already given us some insight to the supposedly terrifying nature of the film, making parallels between Eddie Brock and the Symbiote with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
In addition to Harrelson expressing doubts, there's the issue of stars Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone breaking out huge, with The Social Network and Easy A respectively, following the release
of Zombieland.
Add on the flair
of Zombieland's Ruben Fleischer and an R - rating and it ticks a shocking number of boxes.
The final hour
of Zombieland falls completely flat; the characters are so dull and uninteresting.
People's newfound obsession with zombies, combined with the even larger following the first Zombieland film has gained since its release, could end up resulting in the success
of Zombieland 2.
The makers
of Zombieland would rather tell a straightforward story infused with humor and homage for those who truly appreciate the zombie - horror genre rather than go for broad appeal snarkiness.
When Zombieland came out and succeeded as it did, there was a lot of talk
of a Zombieland 2 sequel, and we tried very, very hard to make that happen.
Today Amazon has unveiled the pilot for its TV series adaptation
of Zombieland, along with the trailer for the show.
During this recent interview to discuss the TV version
of Zombieland, co-creators and executive producers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick talked about the journey from TV series to movie and now back to TV pilot, what it's been like to work with Amazon, what motivated the decision to have the same characters from the movie on the TV show, how they envision it as a road show, how much gore they can have, what Kirk Ward (who was originally cast as Tallahassee before being replaced by Woody Harrelson) brings to this version of the character, what led them to the 30 - minute format, whether they could have any surprise cameos (Bill Murray made a very memorable one in the film), what will determine whether the pilot is successful enough to go to series, and when they might know if they're picked up.
Not exact matches
Whether fighting rampaging zombies in
Zombieland or teenage ennui in Adventureland, Jesse Eisenberg broke out big in 2009 as a young star with a unique mix
of deadpan wit and...
Friday night we stayed in for a relaxing evening, made dinner, and in the spirit
of Halloween watched
Zombieland!
The most notable Abigail
of Hollywood is Abigail Breslin who played roles in Little Miss Sunshine, Scream Queens,
Zombieland, and My Sister's Keeper.
Shaun
of the Dead, Cabin in the Woods, and
Zombieland are some
of the most notable movies
of the past
This is a smart way for Forster to address the varied proportions
of the book's chapters, presenting us with
zombieland from macro to micro, with a few points in between.
The actress's combination
of deadpan comic timing and undeniable beauty made her an instant hot property in Hollywood, and she was soon appearing in comic fare like The House Bunny and Ghosts
of Girlfriends Past, as well as the hugely successful horror comedy
Zombieland (2009).
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Do we get a similarly lingering gaze at Marmaduke by Mazie (the voice
of Emma Stone:
Zombieland, Ghosts
of Girlfriends Past), the «ugly» «uncool» lady dog who, for reasons unknown and inexplicable, thinks Marmaduke is really awesome and would like to be his girlfriend?
Woody Harrelson is one
of the only actors willing to constantly take risks, whether being an off - his - rocker would - be prophet in the highly commercial 2012 or the zombie hunter in the interesting
Zombieland.
On the heels
of their previously announced action - comedy, 30 Minutes or Less, from
Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer, actors Danny McBride and Aziz Ansari are attached to star in a second planned comedy feature, this one currently untitled.
Venom is directed by Ruben Fleischer (
Zombieland) from a screenplay by Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, and Kelly Marce, which is based on two storylines from the comic books, Lethal Protector and Planet
of the Symbiotes.
Valiant Entertainment has tapped
Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer to direct an adaptation
of its comic book series Archer & Armstrong, with Terry Rossio (Pirates
of the Caribbean) penning the script.
Reynolds remained attached to star, and screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were hired in 2010 to pen the script, following the success
of their 2009 horror - comedy «
Zombieland.»
Variety has revealed that Miles Teller (Insurgent, Fantastic Four) is set to star in The Life and Times
of the Stopwatch Gang for director Ruben Fleischer (
Zombieland, Gangster Squad).
Texas Chainsaw 3D, the first film I get to review this year is actually one I saw a while back in December, Ruben Fleischer's (director
of one
of my favorite comedies
of recent years,
Zombieland, and one
of the most forgettable comedies
of recent years, 30 Minutes Or Less) stylistic 1940s tale
of heroism, gangsters, and a colorful - but - corrupt Los Angeles, Gangster Squad.
Sprinkled with little personality bits here and there (Tallahassee's mad quest for an ever - elusive Twinkie, Columbus's crippling fear
of clowns, etc.),
Zombieland doesn't break any new ground in the horror genre so much as make for a strong dose
of escapist fun for knowing fans
of the films.
So just like Shaun
of the Dead,
Zombieland mixes in the perfect combination
of splatterfest horror and comedy.
Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer is evidently now locked to follow - up his aforementioned hit horror - com with 30 Minutes or Less, a most - likely R - rated comedy about a slacker pizza delivery man facing an explosive ultimatum at the instruction
of a pair
of goons.
Ruben Fleischer (
Zombieland, Gangster Squad) has signed on to direct a big screen adaptation
of the long - running police reality series COPS, in what is being described as «an edgy narrative with a buddy comedy bent on the order
of a Lethal Weapon.»
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It's Superbad meets
Zombieland as it's a good mix
of awkward teenage coming -
of - age comedy sprinkled with tons
of blood and guts.
Take the following examples
of modern campfests: Drag Me To Hell (2009), Death Proof (2007), You're Next (2013), Slither (2006), Fright Night (2011), Shaun
of the Dead (2004),
Zombieland (2009), Planet Terror (2007), Red State (2011) and Cabin in the Woods (2012).
Zombieland screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have zero chill with regards to the established tone
of a comic book origin film, the X-Men franchise, the cast or the Fourth Wall.
Reese and Wernick wrote «
Zombieland» (2009), which I liked a lot, and last year's massive smash «Deadpool»; this one's destined for less
of a commercial happy ending, I suspect, but it proves they can write in more than one key.
It's
Zombieland's lack
of plot that disappoints.
«
Zombieland» — a horror comedy that's equal parts John Hughes and John Carpenter — continues Nick Rogers» daily look back at the 365 best films
of 2000 - 2009.
Paul Wernick is among the writers
of the show, and he commented «
Zombieland will strive to break the rules: action, adventure, thrills, chills and laughs and all packed into a half - hour format.
Had it not been for Bill Murray's screamingly hilarious turn as himself in
Zombieland, the best cameo
of the year would have most certainly gone to Mike Tyson for his performance in The Hangover.
I've admired your versatility and so much
of your work, from Superbad to
Zombieland to Easy A to Crazy, Stupid, Love to The Help to Gangster Squad to Spider - Man.
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At this time it is still unknown if Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson and Abigail Breslin, the cast
of the first
Zombieland film, will be returning for the sequel.
First Transformers: The Dark
of the Moon, then Pirates
of the Caribbean: On The Stranger Tides and now here's the official Super Bowl trailer for the upcoming film «Drive Angry» by director Patrick Lussier (My Bloody Valentine, Condition Dead 3D) and starring Nicolas Cage (The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Season
of the Witch), Amber Heard (
Zombieland), Billy Burke (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) and Katy Mixon.