Rob Frappier

Rob Frappier is a Chicago-based writer and marketing professional. He has been writing for Screen Rant since the summer of 2009. When he's not scrounging for back issues of 'Legends of the Dark Knight' or re-watching Die Hard for the 7,128th time, he loves spending time with his wife, Nicole, his daughter, Zoe, and their loyal dog, Astro.

Derek Haas Talks New NBC Firefighter Drama ‘Chicago Fire’

Screen Rant interviews Executive Producer Derek Haas to talk about ‘Chicago Fire,’ a new firefighting drama on NBC.

by Rob Frappier | May 15, 2012 | 3 Comments
First Trailer for Jon Favreau & J.J. Abrams’ Sci-Fi Show ‘Revolution’

Check out the first trailer for ‘Revolution,’ a new sci-fi drama about a world without technology, from the minds of J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau.

by Rob Frappier | May 15, 2012 | 85 Comments
5 Reasons Why I’m More Excited for ‘Avengers’ Than ‘Dark Knight Rises’

A lifelong Batman fan offers 5 reasons why he’s more excited for ‘The Avengers’ than ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’

by Rob Frappier | Apr 27, 2012 | 370 Comments
Steven Yeun and Lauren Cohan Talk ‘Walking Dead’ Season 3

‘Walking Dead’ stars Steven Yeun (Glenn) and Lauren Cohan (Maggie) talk about the finale of season 2, what’s in store for season 3, the show vs. the comics and finding love in the zompocalypse.

by Rob Frappier | Apr 16, 2012 | 16 Comments
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito & Eddie Murphy May Be ‘Triplets’

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and (get this) Eddie Murphy are attached to a sequel to the 1988 film ‘Twins’ called ‘Triplets.’ The new movie would feature Murphy as a long-lost third brother.

by Rob Frappier | Mar 29, 2012 | 35 Comments
‘Brake’ Director Talks Making ‘Die Hard’ in the Trunk of a Car’

Screen Rant interviews Gabe Torres, the director of the new Stephen Dorff film ‘Brake,’ which follows a Secret Service agent’s fight for survival while trapped in the trunk of a car.

by Rob Frappier | Mar 22, 2012 | 8 Comments
’50/50′ Director in Talks to Direct McG’s ‘Dead Spy Running’ Adaptation

’50-50′ director Jonathan Levine may direct the McG-produced spy thriller ‘Dead Spy Running.’

by Rob Frappier | Mar 14, 2012 | No Comments
‘Tales From Development Hell’ Author David Hughes Talks Movies That Almost Were

Screen Rant talks to David Hughes, the author of ‘Tales from Development Hell,’ about his fascinating book and the many absurd trials and tribulations that filmmakers face in getting their movies made.

by Rob Frappier | Mar 5, 2012 | 10 Comments
Benderspink Options ‘The New West’ Graphic Novel

The sci-fi western graphic novel ‘The New West’ has been optioned as a feature film. Learn more about the series in our report.

by Rob Frappier | Feb 17, 2012 | 3 Comments
Interview: Why Are Found Footage Movies So Popular?

Screen Rant interviews screenwriter John Swetnam to learn more about the found footage genre and why it is so popular in Hollywood right now.

by Rob Frappier | Feb 14, 2012 | 16 Comments
Do New Toys Reveal ‘The Avengers’ Villains?

A board game set to be released with ‘The Avengers’ features characters that look uncannily like one of the rumored villains. Does the toy set finally confirm the identity of Loki’s army in the film? Warning: potential spoilers.

by Rob Frappier | Feb 10, 2012 | 77 Comments
‘Insidious’ Sequel On The Way

A sequel to the blockbuster 2011 horror film ‘Insidious’ is allegedly in the works. Will ‘Saw’ creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell return for a second film?

by Rob Frappier | Feb 3, 2012 | 27 Comments
Ron Livingston & Lili Taylor are a Haunted Couple in ‘The Conjuring’

Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor will play a couple who face a terrible haunting in ‘Saw’ director James Wan’s new horror film, ‘The Conjuring.’

by Rob Frappier | Jan 25, 2012 | 3 Comments
Universal May Move on ‘Bridesmaids 2′ Without Kristen Wiig

Universal is reportedly considering ways to move forward on a ‘Bridesmaids’ sequel without star and co-writer Kristen Wiig. Is this a smart move for the studio?

by Rob Frappier | Jan 4, 2012 | 25 Comments
New Line Reaches Deal With ‘Horrible Bosses’ Writing Team For Sequel

New Line has reached an agreement with the writers of ‘Horrible Bosses’ to pen a sequel to the film and is also looking to bring back the original cast and director.

by Rob Frappier | Jan 4, 2012 | 13 Comments
Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson Talk ‘The Adventures of TinTin’

The all-star team of Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson give a nearly 30-minute interview on the making of their new motion-capture film, ‘The Adventures of TinTin.’

by Rob Frappier | Dec 20, 2011 | 9 Comments
Universal Co-Finances Keanu Reeves’ Directorial Debut ‘Man of Tai Chi’

Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut ‘Man of Tai Chi’ has been greenlit. Will the Chinese-American kung fu film be a hit for the first-time director?

by Rob Frappier | Dec 14, 2011 | 13 Comments
Matt Damon on Stepping Away From ‘Bourne’ Franchise

Matt Damon talks about his decision to not star in ‘The Bourne Legacy’ and why a fresh start was necessary for the franchise.

by Rob Frappier | Dec 14, 2011 | 24 Comments
Neil Marshall Will Direct New Horror Film ‘Hellfest’

Fan favorite action/horror director Neil Marshall (‘The Descent’) will tackle the slasher genre in his next movie ‘Hellfest.’

by Rob Frappier | Dec 8, 2011 | 4 Comments
Bradley Cooper Talks ‘Paradise Lost’ & Why He Left ‘The Crow’ Remake

Bradley Cooper talks about wearing a motion-capture suit to play Lucifer in ‘Paradise Lost’ and why he decided to drop out of ‘The Crow’ remake.

by Rob Frappier | Dec 6, 2011 | 11 Comments
’24′ Movie Aiming for a Spring 2012 Start Date

After several delays, Imagine Entertainment & Fox are pushing hard to get the ’24′ movie into production this spring. Will fans be excited to see Jack Bauer back in action on the big screen?

by Rob Frappier | Dec 5, 2011 | 23 Comments
G.I. Joe 2 Snags PG-13 Rating

‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ will follow in the footsteps of ‘G.I. Joe’ with a PG-13 rating. What does that mean for the movie’s action sequences?

by Rob Frappier | Dec 2, 2011 | 16 Comments
Summit and Lionsgate Discussing Possible Merger

Summit (Twilight) is in talks with Lionsgate (The Hunger Games) about a possible merger.

by Rob Frappier | Nov 30, 2011 | 9 Comments
Syfy Developing ‘Booster Gold’ TV Series

Syfy has ordered a script for a new series featuring time-traveling DC superhero Booster Gold. Would you watch a series about the cocky character?

by Rob Frappier | Nov 22, 2011 | 33 Comments
The Worst Movies from the Best Actors

In honor of Al Pacino’s appearance in abysmal Adam Sandler film ‘Jack and Jill,’ Screen Rant takes a look at some of the worst movies from the best actors of all time. The results may surprise you.

by Rob Frappier | Nov 21, 2011 | 74 Comments
Steven Soderbergh Considering Channing Tatum for ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E’

Director Steven Soderbergh is considering Channing Tatum for the lead in ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E’ according to a new report.

by Rob Frappier | Nov 14, 2011 | 6 Comments
‘The Muppets’ Take Over Bollywood in Latest Trailer Spoof

Following a slew of spoof trailers, ‘The Muppets’ do it up Bollywood style in a new UK parody teaser for the highly-anticipated return of Jim Henson’s iconic characters.

by Rob Frappier | Nov 11, 2011 | 2 Comments
‘Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ Director in Talks for ‘Family Getaway’

Todd Strauss-Schulson (‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’) is in talks to direct ‘Family Getaway’ – an action-comedy about a family on the run from assassins.

by Rob Frappier | Nov 10, 2011 | No Comments
New TV Spots: ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes 2′ & ‘Mission: Impossible 4′

Check out five new TV spots for three high-profile December releases: ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’ ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ and ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.’

by Rob Frappier | Nov 9, 2011 | 4 Comments
Benicio Del Toro to be Offered Villain Role in ‘Star Trek 2′

Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro has been tapped to play the villain in ‘Star Trek 2′ and an official offer may go out this weekend – but the actor doesn’t even know who exactly he will be playing.

by Rob Frappier | Nov 4, 2011 | 66 Comments
Channing Tatum and Al Pacino Share the Screen in ‘The Son of No One’ Trailer

Check out the trailer for ‘The Son of No One,’ a new crime thriller from starring Channing Tatum and Al Pacino.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 28, 2011 | 11 Comments
Confessions of a Low-Budget Horror Writer: Why We Love Campy Horror Movies

In ‘Confessions of a Low-Budget Horror Writer,’ Screen Rant talks with screenwriter Johnny Sullivan about the weird and wild world of direct-to-DVD horror flicks and why B horror movies are so popular.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 21, 2011 | 7 Comments
Matt Reeves Set to Direct ‘Twilight Zone’ Movie

Warner Bros has tapped Matt Reeves (‘Cloverfield’) to direct the studio’s adaptation of ‘The Twilight Zone’ and hopes to start production on the film next summer.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 16, 2011 | 10 Comments
Interview: James Erwin on Selling ‘Rome Sweet Rome’ to Warner Bros.

We follow up with Internet success story James Erwin, whose online story ‘Rome Sweet Rome’ landed him a Hollywood manager and a movie deal with Warner Bros.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 14, 2011 | 4 Comments
‘The Muppets’ Trailer #2: Now Featuring Celebrity Cameos & Fart Shoes

Check out Kermit and the rest of the Muppet gang in the second full-length trailer for ‘The Muppets’ starring Jason Segel and Amy Adams.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 13, 2011 | 10 Comments
Steve Jobs Dead At 56

Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, has died at the age of 56. The charismatic tech visionary left behind substantial legacies in both the computing and entertainment industries.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 5, 2011 | 54 Comments
Screenwriter Derek Haas Talks ‘Wanted 2′ Script

Screenwriter Derek Haas shares some details about ‘Wanted 2′ and how he and writing partner Michael Brandt are planning to approach the sequel to the popular 2008 action film.

by Rob Frappier | Oct 3, 2011 | 5 Comments
‘Iron Man 3′ to Start Filming in North Carolina in June 2012

‘Iron Man 3′ will film in Wilmington, North Carolina this coming June according to new reports. North Carolina beat out Michigan for the high-profile project.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 28, 2011 | 70 Comments
FilmDistrict To Release MGM’s ‘Red Dawn’ Remake

FilmDistrict is working out an agreement with MGM to release the ‘Red Dawn’ remake, which has been in limbo since the film wrapped production in 2009.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 27, 2011 | 12 Comments
Mark Millar Gives ‘Kick-Ass 2′ Updates; Matthew Vaughn Unlikely to Direct

‘Kick-Ass’ creator Mark Millar explains why Matthew Vaughn probably won’t be back to direct ‘Kick-Ass 2′ – but offers a few encouraging tidbits regarding development on the sequel.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 22, 2011 | 12 Comments
Universal Planning ‘Scarface’ Remake

Universal is planning to produce a new ‘Scarface’ film, but the movie won’t be a direct remake of the original 1932 film or the famous 1983 Al Pacino film. Learn more in our report.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 21, 2011 | 76 Comments
Vin Diesel Gives Update on ‘Riddick 3′; Shares Concept Art

Vin Diesel recently shared some information regarding ‘Chronicles of Riddick 3,’ as well as concept artwork, on his Facebook page. Is the film headed to theaters in 2012?

by Rob Frappier | Sep 19, 2011 | 15 Comments
John Singleton: ‘Abduction’ Will Have a Sequel; Working on N.W.A. Biopic

In an interview, director John Singleton says he is ‘confident’ that the Taylor Lautner action film ‘Abduction’ will get a sequel. Singleton also talks about his potential involvement with a biopic of the rap group N.W.A.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 16, 2011 | 11 Comments
First Look at Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins in ‘Dark Shadows’ [Updated]

The first images of Johnny Depp as the vampire Barnabas Collins in ‘Dark Shadows’ have surfaced, depicting quite a Burton-esque version of the character originally played by Jonathan Frid.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 13, 2011 | 109 Comments
‘Rome Sweet Rome’ Writer James Erwin Talks Internet Fame & Movie Plans

We Interview James Erwin, whose online sci-fi story ‘Rome Sweet Rome’ has taken the Internet by storm and led the way for a potential film adaptation.

by Rob Frappier | Sep 8, 2011 | 40 Comments
Henry Cavill Looks Buff in New Close-up ‘Superman: Man of Steel’ Images

Three new set images from ‘Superman: Man of Steel’ reveal a ripped Henry Cavill, as well as a close-up of Superman’s new costume.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 30, 2011 | 431 Comments
‘Drive’ Director Nicolas Winding Refn Talks Film Violence, Ryan Gosling, & ‘Logan’s Run’

We interview director Nicolas Winding Refn about his new film ‘Drive,’ his close working relationship with actor Ryan Gosling, and his plans for the big-budget remake of ‘Logan’s Run.’

by Rob Frappier | Aug 30, 2011 | 3 Comments
Andrew Garfield Talks About His ‘Spider-Sense’ and Fear of Fame

Andrew Garfield talks about his fear of fame and how he researched spider anatomy for his role as Spider-Man in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’

by Rob Frappier | Aug 26, 2011 | 64 Comments
10 Reasons Why Doctor Who’s Life is Better Than Yours

With ‘Doctor Who’ returning to BBC and BBC America this weekend, we’re exploring the 10 reasons why The Doctor’s life is better than yours.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 26, 2011 | 14 Comments
Shawn Levy May Direct ‘Frankenstein’ For Fox; Off ‘Fantastic Voyage’?

Shawn Levy may direct Fox’s upcoming ‘Frankenstein’ film, but does his attachment to confirm that the director couldn’t convince Will Smith to star in ‘Fantastic Voyage’?

by Rob Frappier | Aug 24, 2011 | 3 Comments
‘Danger Girl’ Movie Moving Ahead; No Cast Confirmed Yet

There are rumors flying about a movie adaptation of ‘Danger Girl’, the comic book about an elite female spy team. We separate the facts from the rumors.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 23, 2011 | 14 Comments
Kermit is Living in the Past in D23 ‘Muppets’ Footage

Kermit the Frog and Jason Segel were at Disney’s D23 Expo to show off two new clips from ‘The Muppets.’ Read descriptions of the footage to see how Kermit is still living like it’s the 1980s.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 22, 2011 | 4 Comments
Gore Verbinski Working to Save ‘Lone Ranger’ by Slashing Budget

Disney has given director Gore Verbinski one week to cut costs on ‘The Lone Ranger.’ The film needs to drop $30-35 million to avoid getting chopped or redeveloped with a new director.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 17, 2011 | 34 Comments
‘Anonymous’ International Trailer

Check out the international trailer for Roland Emmerich’s ‘Anonymous’ – a period drama that sets out to reveal who really wrote Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 16, 2011 | 42 Comments
Bradley Cooper Drops Out of ‘The Crow’ Remake; Mark Wahlberg Rumors Resurface

Bradley Cooper has dropped out of ‘The Crow’ remake, but a couple of interesting names are rumored to replace him – and Channing Tatum is one of them.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 15, 2011 | 167 Comments
Bruce Campbell Endorses ‘Evil Dead’ Remake

During a panel at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Convention, Bruce Campbell had positive things to say about the upcoming ‘Evil Dead’ remake.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 15, 2011 | 21 Comments
Eddie Murphy to Voice Hong Kong Phooey in Live-Action Film

Eddie Murphy will voice Hong Kong Phooey in a live-action/animated adaptation of the 1970s cartoon.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 11, 2011 | 16 Comments
Who Should Lead The Avengers? Captain America vs. Iron Man vs. Thor

Who should lead the movie version of The Avengers? Captain America, Thor, or Iron Man? We analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each character.

by Rob Frappier | Aug 8, 2011 | 311 Comments
Steven Soderbergh Joins ‘The Hunger Games’ as Second Unit Director

Steven Soderbergh will help out his friend Gary Ross as Second Unit Director for ‘The Hunger Games.’ What does the Academy Award-winning filmmaker’s presence mean for the highly-anticipated movie?

by Rob Frappier | Aug 4, 2011 | 1 Comment
‘Dark Knight Rises’ Set Photos Reveal Multiple Spoilers [Updated]

New set images from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ show Bane vs. Batman, and reveal what could be some of the film’s big action scenes, additional villains and pivotal plot points.

by Rob Frappier | Jul 31, 2011 | 107 Comments

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