Sandy Schaefer

Sandy Schaefer is currently making his living as a freelance writer. He has an educational background in anthropology, mathematics, and film studies, which he's been told lends him an unusual perspective on life.

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Banners & Promo Art; New Footage to Air On MTV

Additional banners and promo art has emerged for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. Meanwhile, new footage from the film is slated to air during the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 25, 2012 | 12 Comments
New ‘Prometheus’ Featurettes Focus on Logan Marshall-Green & Ridley Scott’s Vision

The latest pair of featurettes for ‘Prometheus’ focus on Logan Marshall-Green’s character – and director Ridley Scott’s ambitious vision for the ‘Alien’ prequel/spinoff.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 25, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘The Tomb’ Set Photos Reveal Silver-Haired Schwarzenegger & Stallone

Check out Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as a pair of aging inmates on the set of ‘The Tomb’, then read on for Sly’s thoughts about action movies featuring ‘male pattern badness.’

by Sandy Schaefer | May 25, 2012 | 9 Comments
Zoe Saldana Onboard for ‘Machete Kills’

In a recent interview, Danny Trejo revealed that Zoe Saldana (Avatar, Star Trek) has been cast in Robert Rodriguez’ sequel, ‘Machete Kills’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 24, 2012 | 2 Comments
Honest Abe Slaughters Vamps in the ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Red-Band Trailer

Watch Honest Abe (Benjamin Walker) make mincemeat out of blood-thirsty monsters in the red-band trailer for this summer’s ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 24, 2012 | 22 Comments
‘Ted’, ‘Life of Pi’ & ‘Red Lights’ Land New Release Dates

Universal has bumped up Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ to take ‘G.I. Joe 2′s’ original release date. Meanwhile, Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘Buried’ director Rodrigo Cortés’ ‘Red Lights’ have also snagged new dates.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 24, 2012 | 6 Comments
‘Dark Knight Rises’ Banners, Images & TV Spots: Sassy Catwoman, Terrorist Bane [Updated]

The latest images and first two TV spots for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ offer unseen footage, more humor, and a better look at Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) than the film’s theatrical trailers did.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 24, 2012 | 87 Comments
‘G.I. Joe 2′ Pushed Back to March 2013 for 3D Conversion

Paramount is removing ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ from the 2012 Summer slate, so it can be post-converted to 3D for a March 2013 release date.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 23, 2012 | 132 Comments
‘Iron Man 3′ Begins Production; Secures Increased Budget

Co-writer/director Shane Black has begun shooting ‘Iron Man 3′. Furthermore, Marvel has reportedly increased the film’s budget, in response to the runaway success of ‘The Avengers’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 23, 2012 | 72 Comments
‘Dark Knight Returns’ Animated Movie Reveals Voice Cast & First Images [Updated]

The voice cast for DC’s animated film adaptation of Frank Miller’s ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ comic book includes Peter Weller (RoboCop) as the older version of Bruce Wayne / Batman.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 23, 2012 | 45 Comments
‘The Watch’ Trailer Teases a ‘Superbad’ Sci-Fi Comedy

Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and Richard Ayoade are keeping their neighborhood safe from an alien invasion in the green-band teaser trailer for ‘The Watch’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 23, 2012 | 8 Comments
Disney Halts ‘Snow White’ Martial Arts Movie, ‘Order of the Seven’

Walt Disney Pictures has indefinitely delayed the martial arts flick ‘Order of the Seven’, starring Saoirse Ronan (Hanna). Read on to learn more about the project, which was inspired by ‘Snow White’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 23, 2012 | 9 Comments
‘The Great Gatsby’ Trailer: Baz Luhrmann Tackles a Literary Classic

Watch the trailer for ‘The Great Gatsby’, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic Jazz-age melodrama as brought to vibrant life by ‘Moulin Rouge!’ filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 22, 2012 | 43 Comments
Charlie Kaufman and Catherine Keener Reunite for HBO Comedy Series

HBO has fast-tracked development on an existential comedy series created by Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) – with the filmmaker’s frequent collaborator, Catherine Keener, attached to star.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 22, 2012 | No Comments
‘Prometheus’ Roundup: Charlize Theron Featurette, Idris Elba Interview & More

Today’s collection of material for Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ includes a new featurette focused on Charlize Theron’s character, an interview with Idris Elba, and an image of Michael Fassbender in the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 22, 2012 | 9 Comments
Early ‘Django Unchained’ Footage Descriptions & Reactions

A seven minute trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’ was screened at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Read on for details and early reactions (spoiler: they’re pretty enthusiastic).

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 13 Comments
New ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Poster Features Gotham in Flames

Batman (Christian Bale) stands strong, even as Gotham City burns in the third (and possibly final) poster for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 77 Comments
‘The Master’ Teaser Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is Still Crazy

A damaged WWII vet (Joaquin Phoenix) struggles to remember his most recent misdeed in the ominous teaser trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘The Master’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 11 Comments
‘Anchorman 2′ Trailers Tease the Return of Ron Burgundy’s News Team [Updated]

Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his news team promise a fun sequel – with witches, according to Brick Tamland (Steve Carell) – in the teaser trailers for ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 17 Comments
Hugh Jackman Reveals Summer Start Date for ‘Wolverine 2′

‘The Wolverine’ will begin production later this summer, so as to make a July 2013 theatrical release date, says star Hugh Jackman.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 59 Comments
Robert Rodriguez Talks ‘Sin City 2′ and ‘Machete Kills’

Director Robert Rodriguez promises that ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’ will look very similar to the original Frank Miller comic book – and claims the real plot to ‘Machete Kills’ is being kept under wraps.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 7 Comments
James Bond is Back in the First ‘Skyfall’ Trailer

007 (Daniel Craig) plays a cryptic word association game, amidst glimpses of his latest (and most dangerous) mission yet, in the teaser trailer for the 23rd James Bond movie, ‘Skyfall’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 21, 2012 | 24 Comments
Sandra Bullock & Melissa McCarthy Team for Buddy Cop Flick

Paul Feig will direct Sandra Bullock and his ‘Bridesmaids’ star Melissa McCarthy in a tentatively-untitled buddy cop flick, which is based on a script by Katie Dippold (Parks and Recreation).

by Sandy Schaefer | May 20, 2012 | 5 Comments
Duncan Jones to Direct Ian Fleming Biopic

‘Moon’ and ‘Source Code’ director Duncan Jones has signed on to helm a biographical film about the life of James Bond creator/author Ian Fleming.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 20, 2012 | 19 Comments
Bill Murray Plays FDR in the ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’ Trailer

A comedic culture clash ensues when the King and Queen of England visit the country home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (Bill Murray) in the trailer for ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 19, 2012 | 11 Comments
Dan Harmon Fired as ‘Community’ Season 4 Showrunner; Issues Public Response

NBC has passed on bringing Dan Harmon back as the showrunner for season 4 of ‘Community’. Read on to learn who his replacements are, along with a public response posted online by Harmon.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 19, 2012 | 30 Comments
Ryan Reynolds is the Frontrunner for the ‘Highlander’ Reboot

Lionsgate-Summit is looking to bring Ryan Reynolds aboard to headline its in-development reboot of the ‘Highlander’ franchise.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 18, 2012 | 91 Comments
‘Alex Cross’ Images Include An Armed Tyler Perry & Ripped Matthew Fox

Get your first look at Tyler Perry as Detective Alex Cross – and Matthew Fox, looking crazy-ripped as his psychotic opponent – in the first images from the upcoming franchise start-over, ‘Alex Cross’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 18, 2012 | 17 Comments
‘Magic Mike’ International Trailer: More Bromance & Male Stripping

A young man (Alex Pettyfer) is introduced to the exotic world of male stripping by a master of the trade (Channing Tatum) in the international trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Magic Mike’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 18, 2012 | 1 Comment
Wachowskis’ ‘Cloud Atlas’ To Set Sail in December 2012

Warner Bros. plans to release the Wachowski siblings and Tom Tykwer’s ‘Cloud Atlas’ adaptation in U.S. theaters on December 6th, 2012. Read on for additional details, including the film’s run time.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 18, 2012 | 11 Comments
Relativity Acquires Liam Hemsworth’s ‘Paranoia’ For Fall 2013 Release

IM Global has sold Relativity the U.S. rights to ‘Paranoia’, a corporate espionage thriller starring Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford. The film will hit theaters in September 2013.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 18, 2012 | No Comments
‘The Words’ Trailer Teases An Enigmatic, Star-Studded Drama

Bradley Cooper plays a writer who steals another’s novel, then suffers the consequences (in odd ways) in the trailer for the Sundance breakout flick, ‘The Words’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘Sin City 2′ Lands a Fall 2013 Release Date; Will Be 3D

Dimension Films has set an October 4, 2013 release date for ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’, with stars like Mickey Rourke and Jessica Alba confirmed to return. Furthermore, the sequel will be in 3D.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 2012 | 14 Comments
‘Skyfall’ Teaser Poster; Trailer Premieres Next Week

The teaser poster for ‘Skyfall’ amounts to Daniel Craig in a riff on an iconic James Bond image. Meanwhile, the teaser trailer for the film will be available for viewing online next week.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 2012 | 16 Comments
‘Taken 2′ Images: Liam Neeson Snaps Necks, Aims Guns, Rides Trains

Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is back and looking tough as ever in the first official still frames from the Luc Besson sequel, ‘Taken 2′.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 2012 | 33 Comments
‘Prometheus’ Roundup: New Viral Video, Images and Damon Lindelof Twitter Q&A

Our roundup of ‘Prometheus’ goodies includes a viral video with Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) sending a message to Weyland Corporation, conceptual art, and co-screenwriter Damon Lindelof’s Twitter Q & A for the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘The Possession’ Trailer Contains Familiar Supernatural Horror Movie Tricks

A young girl is taken over by a malicious spirit, after opening a mysterious box in the trailer for producer Sam Raimi’s ‘The Possession’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 17, 2012 | 10 Comments
Chris Hemsworth Talks Loki’s Redemption & Hopes in ‘Thor 2′

Chris Hemsworth discusses the state of Thor and Loki’s relationship in ‘Thor 2′, along with his hopes for the sequel now that Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) is directing.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 16, 2012 | 90 Comments
Possible ‘Man of Steel’ Scene Descriptions: Tornadoes, Tanks & the New General Zod

A (supposed) visual effects supervisor has revealed their first impressions of footage from Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot, ‘Man of Steel’, which was screened at a recent VFX event.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 16, 2012 | 72 Comments
Aaron Sorkin Confirmed to Write Steve Jobs Biopic

‘West Wing’ creator and ‘Social Network’ writer Aaron Sorkin has officially been recruited to pen Sony’s ‘Steve Jobs’, which is an adaptation of Walter Isaacson’s best-selling biography about the Apple co-founder.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 16, 2012 | 6 Comments
‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2′ Snags ‘Contagion’ Writer

Scott Z. Burns (Contagion) has been tapped to work on the script for the sequel to ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’, which could begin production this summer. Read on for additional details.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 15, 2012 | 8 Comments
Pierce Brosnan & Dominic Cooper Team Up for ‘November Man’

Roger Donaldson (The Bank Job) will direct Pierce Brosnan and Dominic Cooper in the first of possibly several espionage thrillers, based on Bill Granger’s ‘November Man’ book series.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 15, 2012 | 2 Comments
Butler, Worthington & McConaughey’s ‘Thunder Run’ Lands Financing

Financing has been secured for ‘Thunder Run,’ an Iraq war thriller that will utilize motion-capture & 3D animation. Gerard Butler, Sam Worthington & Matthew McConaughey are set to headline the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 15, 2012 | 9 Comments
Channing Tatum in Talks for Roland Emmerich’s ‘White House Down’

Roland Emmerich has possibly found his new leading man in Channing Tatum, who has entered talks to headline the director’s upcoming ‘White House Down’ – described as ”Die Hard’ in the White House’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 15, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘Gangster Squad’ Lands New Release Date, ‘Gravity’ Delayed to 2013

Warner Bros. has settled on a September 2012 date for Ruben Fleischer’s ‘Gangster Squad’. Meanwhile, the studio has pushed Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Gravity’ back to a (for now, unspecified) date in 2013.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 14, 2012 | 5 Comments
Schwarzenegger & Stallone Start Production on ‘The Tomb’

Shooting has commenced on ‘The Tomb’, a prison escape thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Read on for the film’s official synopsis and character details.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 14, 2012 | 19 Comments
‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ Behind the Scenes Footage & Clips

There is much to see in today’s roundup of ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ material, including new clips from the film and behind-the-scenes video of the movie’s epic production.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 14, 2012 | 22 Comments
New ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Viral Video: The Tragedy of Dr. Curt Connors [Updated]

Sony’s viral campaign for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ continues with a new featurette about how Dr. Curt Connors (Rhy Ifans) goes from being a mild-mannered scientist to a half-human/half-reptilian monstrosity.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 14, 2012 | 20 Comments
Neil Marshall to Direct Dracula Flick ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’

‘The Descent’ filmmaker Neil Marshall is attached to helm ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’, a long-gestating horror/thriller about the ship that transported Dracula from Transylvania to London.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 13, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘Prometheus’ Extended Featurette & ‘Men in Black 3′ Behind-the-Scenes Clip

Ridley Scott and his collaborators discuss the origins of humanity in an extended featurette for ‘Prometheus’. Meanwhile, a new behind-the-scenes clip from ‘Men in Black III’ teaches us that Will Smith is cool.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 11, 2012 | 6 Comments
Chloë Moretz Eyes Zombie Drama ‘Maggie’

Acclaimed teen actress Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass, Let Me In) has entered talks to headline ‘Maggie’, which would feature her as a young woman slowly being overtaken by a zombie virus.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 11, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘The Campaign’ Trailer: Ron Burgundy and Alan Go to Washington

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis play dueling North Carolina congressional candidates in the trailer for the irreverent political comedy ‘The Campaign’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 11, 2012 | 4 Comments
‘RED’ Cast Confirmed for ‘RED 2′; Catherine Zeta-Jones & Byung-hun Lee Also Onboard

The main cast of ‘Red’ (including, Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren) have been confirmed for ‘Red 2′, along with new additions Catherine-Zeta Jones (Chicago) and Byung-hun Lee (G.I. Joe).

by Sandy Schaefer | May 11, 2012 | 17 Comments
‘Prometheus’ Photo Gallery: Attractive Astronauts On An ‘Alien’ World

Check out 17 new set photos and promotional pics from ‘Prometheus’, showing off the handsome cast in their space explorer outfits on the set for Ridley Scott’s sci-fi/horror blockbuster.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 10, 2012 | 8 Comments
‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’ Trailer Teases a Modern-Day Fairy Tale

A childless married couple (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton) are shocked when their dream son literally grows from the ground in the trailer for Disney’s ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 10, 2012 | 3 Comments
Guillermo del Toro to Co-Direct 3D Stop-Motion ‘Pinocchio’ Flick

Jim Henson Company’s 3D stop-motion animated ‘Pinocchio’ retelling will be co-directed by Guillermo del Toro, who also co-wrote the story for this darker variation on the classic fairy tale.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 10, 2012 | 16 Comments
Kurt Russell & Sacha Baron Cohen Exit ‘Django Unchained’ [Updated]

Sacha Baron Cohen won’t be available to appear in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’. Meanwhile, Kurt Russell has reportedly vacated the role of slave trainer Ace Woody.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 10, 2012 | 15 Comments
Edgar Wright’s ‘The World’s End’ Gets a Synopsis & Production Start Date

‘Shaun of the Dead’ and ‘Hot Fuzz’ collaborators Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will begin production this September on the conclusion to their “Blood & Ice Cream’ trilogy, ‘The World’s End’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 10, 2012 | 16 Comments
‘Gangster Squad’ Trailer: Crooks & Cops Collide in 1940s Los Angeles

The LAPD’s attempt to take down vicious mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) is teased in the new trailer for the star-studded crime drama ‘Gangster Squad’, from director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland).

by Sandy Schaefer | May 9, 2012 | 37 Comments
Luke Evans Officially in Talks for ‘Fast and the Furious 6′ Villain Role

‘Immortals’ star Luke Evans is confirmed as being in negotiations to play a villain in the upcoming sixth installment of the ‘Fast and the Furious’ franchise.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

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