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.

‘Doctor Who’s’ David Tennant Wanted For ‘Fast and the Furious 6′

Former ‘Doctor Who’ star David Tennant has reportedly been approached by director Justin Lin to play an undisclosed part in the sixth ‘Fast and the Furious’ movie, ‘Fast Six.’

by Sandy Schaefer | May 4, 2012 | 20 Comments
‘Evil Dead’ Remake Production Update

Shooting has begun on the ‘Evil Dead’ remake, with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell onboard as producers. Read on for more information, including the primary cast list.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 4, 2012 | 19 Comments
‘District 9′s’ Sharlto Copley In Talks For Disney’s ‘Maleficent’

Hot on the heels of the news that he will play the villain in Spike Lee’s ‘Old Boy’, Sharlto Copley (District 9) has begun talks to star opposite Angelina Jolie in Disney’s ‘Maleficent’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 4, 2012 | 1 Comment
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Planning ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Remake

Warner Bros. has Joseph Gordon-Levitt developing a ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ remake, which the ‘Inception’ star is planning to headline. Playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (the Spider-Man musical) will handle writing duties.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 4, 2012 | 10 Comments
‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Trailer #3 Teases A Stylish, Dark, ‘Untold Story’

Peter Parker fights crime, evades the police & uncovers the sinister truth about his parents’ disappearance – all while dealing with the struggles of teenage life, in the third ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ trailer.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 3, 2012 | 147 Comments
Francis Lawrence Confirmed to Direct ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel, ‘Catching Fire’

Lionsgate has officially confirmed that Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) will direct the second ‘Hunger Games’ movie adaptation, ‘Catching Fire’, which begins production this fall.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 3, 2012 | 9 Comments
‘The Expendables 2′ Trailer: Explosions, Humor & Macho Men Galore

Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) and his team of fellow crusty mercenaries are back to wreak havoc in the full-length trailer for ‘The Expendables 2′.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 3, 2012 | 61 Comments
First ‘Cosmopolis’ Clip: Troubled Married Couples & Dead Rats

Young billionaire Eric Packer (Robert Pattinson) propositions his wife (Sarah Gadon) before being interrupted by a pair of doom-sayers in the latest surreal footage from David Cronenberg’s ‘Cosmopolis’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 3, 2012 | 8 Comments
‘Hunger Games’ Director Gary Ross In Talks For ‘Houdini’

Gary Ross may direct an adaptation of William Kalush and Larry Sloman’s famous Houdini biography, as the followup to his box office record-breaking ‘Hunger Games’ movie.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 2, 2012 | 2 Comments
Michelle Rodriguez Back for ‘Fast and the Furious 6′; Joins Mel Gibson in ‘Machete Kills’

In addition to being confirmed for the sixth ‘Fast and the Furious’ flick, Michelle Rodriguez has been set to return in Robert Rodriguez’ ‘Machete’ sequel – which Mel Gibson is also now officially onboard for.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 2, 2012 | 29 Comments
‘Expendables 2′ Trailer Preview, Hosted by Terry Crews

Terry Crews previews the trailer for ‘The Expendables 2′, in a clip that pokes fun at the trailer preview trend (and is chockfull of explosions, to boot).

by Sandy Schaefer | May 2, 2012 | 19 Comments
Kurtzman & Orci Rebooting ‘The Mummy’ & ‘Van Helsing’; Rewriting ‘All You Need Is Kill’

Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are producing reboots of the ‘Mummy’ and ‘Van Helsing’ series – with Tom Cruise attached to star. They also rewrote the Cruise-starring ‘All You Need Is Kill”.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 1, 2012 | 28 Comments
‘Star Trek 2′ Villain(s) Revealed At Last? TOS Character Cameo Confirmed?

Multiple insiders are saying they’ve not only confirmed who Benedict Cumberbatch is playing in J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’ sequel, but also learned what additional villains will appear – along with an original series cast member.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 1, 2012 | 51 Comments
‘TRON: Uprising’ Trailer Offers More Story & Grid Action

The new preview for Disney XD’s ‘TRON: Uprising’ teases more slick animation, action and plot elements from the TV series, which bridges the gap between ‘TRON’ and ‘TRON: Legacy’.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 1, 2012 | 13 Comments
‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Images & Wallpaper Tease a Darker Origin Story

Two new official frames and a wallpaper from ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ – featuring a battered, arrested and brooding Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) – stick firmly to the ‘darker and grittier’ angle of the film’s marketing.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 1, 2012 | 22 Comments
New ‘Looper’ Images Feature Time-Travelers with Guns

Joseph Gordon-Levitt looks chill, while Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt are packing firepower in the latest images from ‘Looper’, the new sci-fi thriller written and directed by Rian Johnson (Brick).

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 30, 2012 | 8 Comments
Sylvester Stallone Discusses His ‘Rambo 5′ Plans & Retiring John Rambo

Sly Stallone is still planning to make ‘Rambo 5′, which would see John Rambo discover his true destiny – and thus, retire the character at last (a la ‘Rocky Balboa’).

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 30, 2012 | 38 Comments
Summer Movie Images & Posters: ‘G.I. Joe 2′, ‘Expendables 2′, ‘MIB3′, ‘Spider-Man’ & ‘Snow White’

In this Summer movie image gallery, we have an ‘Amazing Spider-Man’, an edgier ‘Snow White’, action movie badasses together onscreen in ‘G.I. Joe 2′ and ‘The Expendables 2′ and more.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 30, 2012 | 8 Comments
‘Daredevil’ Reboot Getting a Rewrite

David James Kelly is rewriting Fox’s ‘Daredevil’ reboot, which still has David Slade attached to direct – and is expected to be based on Frank Miller’s ‘Born Again’ comic book storyline.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 29, 2012 | 58 Comments
Chloë Moretz Talks ‘Carrie’; Julianne Moore Offered Mom Role

Kimberly Peirce’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ will be ‘much darker and more psychological,’ says lead Chloë Moretz. Meanwhile, Julianne Moore has been offered the part of Carrie’s mom in the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 29, 2012 | 13 Comments
Sam Raimi to Produce ‘Poltergeist’ Remake

‘Evil Dead’ isn’t the only 1980s horror movie remake being produced by Sam Raimi. The filmmaker is also now onboard to back MGM’s in-development reworking of ‘Poltergeist’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 28, 2012 | 23 Comments
David Koepp in Talks to Write ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ Sequel

Universal Pictures may recruit David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Spider-Man) to pen a sequel to ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, with the intention of bringing back Rupert Sanders to direct.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 28, 2012 | 3 Comments
Disney Acquires Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Graveyard Book’ Adaptation [Updated]

Walt Disney Pictures has purchased the screen rights to Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Graveyard Book’. Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline) is attached to direct.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 2012 | 9 Comments
‘This Is 40′ Trailer: Judd Apatow’s Sort-Of Sequel to ‘Knocked Up’

Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) from ‘Knocked Up’ handle the challenges that come with getting older in the trailer for Judd Apatow’s ‘This Is 40′.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 2012 | 14 Comments
‘Chronicle’ Director Confirmed to be Working on ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot

Fox head Tom Rothman has confirmed that ‘Chronicle’ director Josh Trank is working on the studio’s ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot, but admitted that he isn’t a lock to helm the superhero flick.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 2012 | 96 Comments
‘Hick’ Red Band Trailer Teases A Pulpy Coming of Age Tale

Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass) is a small-town teen on the run, who encounters all sorts of seedy characters and dangerous situations on her way to Las Vegas, in the trailer for ‘Hick’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘Bourne Legacy’ CinemaCon Footage Recap: Don’t Mess with Jeremy Renner

A CinemaCon sizzle reel for ‘The Bourne Legacy’ shed some light on the film’s connection to the previous ‘Bourne’ movies, while also teasing Jeremy Renner as a new Treadstone assassin.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 2012 | 10 Comments
‘Wolverine 2′ To Shoot in Japan, Possibly in 3D

Fox CEO Tom Rothman has revealed that ‘The Wolverine’ will be shot on location in Japan, with ‘stage work’ being done in Australia. Whether or not the X-Men flick will also be filmed in 3D, has yet to be determined.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 27, 2012 | 19 Comments
‘Expendables 2′ Character Posters: Meet the New Dirty Dozen

Each of the main stars in ‘The Expendables 2′ – including, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris – has been granted their own poster… and we’ve rounded them all up here.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 26, 2012 | 17 Comments
‘Prometheus’ Featurette: Ridley Scott Heads Back to ‘Alien’ Territory

Sir Ridley Scott returns to the sci-fi universe he helped create over thirty years ago (with ‘Alien’) in the new behind-the-scenes clip for this summer’s highly-anticipated release, ‘Prometheus’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 26, 2012 | 6 Comments
First ‘Django Unchained’ Images: Cowboys in Tarantino’s Old South

Jamie Foxx is ‘Shaft meets Clint Eastwood’ and Leonardo DiCaprio plays a hammer-wielding slave owner (among other things) in the first images from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 26, 2012 | 21 Comments
‘Skyfall’ Trailer Description; ‘Bond 24′ Set for 2014 Release

Sony premiered the teaser trailer for ‘Skyfall’ at CinemaCon 2012. Read on for a description of the footage from the new James Bond flick, along with the tentative release date for the next installment in the series.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 26, 2012 | 18 Comments
Spike Lee’s ‘Red Hook Summer’ Lands a Distributor & Release Date

Variance Films has acquired Spike Lee’s latest original creation, titled ‘Red Hook Summer’. The studio will distribute Lee’s picture in theaters, beginning later this summer.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 25, 2012 | 3 Comments
First Look at Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’ Movie: Man & Tiger on a Boat

Young Piscine ‘Pi’ Patel and Bengal Tiger Richard Parker are adrift at sea in the first image from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel, ‘Life of Pi’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 25, 2012 | 12 Comments
‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ Japanese Trailer & ‘Roll Call’ TV Spot

Check out the latest international trailer and TV spot for ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, which proclaims ‘This is no fairy tale.’ Judging by the footage, that’s an accurate statement.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 25, 2012 | 4 Comments
‘Hobbit’ CinemaCon Footage Recap: A Wondrous Return to Middle-earth

While the footage featured in the CinemaCon sizzle reel for Peter Jackson’s first ‘Hobbit’ movie is raved about, the film’s higher frame rate received a somewhat average grade from attendees.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 25, 2012 | 19 Comments
New ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Promo Images: Batman, Bane & ‘The Bat’

Warner Bros. has unveiled new promotional images for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, teasing a fight between Batman and Bane – along with the Caped Crusader’s aircraft, dubbed ‘The Bat’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 25, 2012 | 63 Comments
‘Lawless’ Trailer: Big Name Actors Playing Old-Fashioned Crooks

In the trailer for ‘Lawless’, a group of talented actors – including Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Shia LaBeouf – get together for a crime drama about family loyalty and bootlegging booze.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 25, 2012 | 15 Comments
Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci Rewriting ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Writing duo Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Star Trek, Fringe, Transformers) are re-working the script for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′, which is already in development.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 24, 2012 | 25 Comments
Final ‘Brave’ Trailer & Clip Tease the Tale of Princess Merida

Learn more about Princess Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) and why she chooses to magically change her fate, in the final trailer (and a new clip) for Disney/Pixar’s fairy tale adventure, ‘Brave’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 24, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘One Shot’ May Be Retitled ‘Reacher’; Early Footage Reaction

Christopher McQuarrie’s ‘One Shot’ adaptation has seemingly been renamed ‘Reacher’. Read on for a description of (and reaction to) early footage showcasing Tom Cruise as loner, ex-army cop Jack Reacher.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 24, 2012 | 31 Comments
New ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Trailer: More Action & Cheesy One-Liners

A team of new (and old) Joes strike back against Cobra Commander’s forces in the second trailer for the upcoming summer sequel, ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 24, 2012 | 41 Comments
Jason Statham Out, ‘Haywire’s’ Gina Carano In for ‘Fast Six’

It has been confirmed that Jason Statham will not appear in the sixth ‘Fast and the Furious’ movie. However, ‘Haywire’ starlet Gina Carano is now in talks to join the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 23, 2012 | 30 Comments
New ‘G.I. Joe 2′ Posters; Jon Chu Describes His Approach to the Sequel

A handful of new posters for ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ surface, while director Jon Chu discusses his approach to casting the film – and how the sequel is both a reboot and homage.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 23, 2012 | 14 Comments
‘Anchorman 2′ Director Adam McKay Reveals the Sequel’s Setting

Writer/director Adam McKay says ‘Anchorman 2′ will catch up with Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his news team during the birth of the 24-hour news cycle in the late 1970s/early 80s.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 23, 2012 | 8 Comments
Russell Crowe Confirmed As Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’

Oscar-winner Russell Crowe has finally been officially confirmed to headline ‘Noah’, an expensive Biblical epic from ‘Black Swan’ filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 23, 2012 | 9 Comments
Johnny Depp Talks Tonto in ‘Lone Ranger’; New Set Photos

In a recent interview, Johnny Depp explained his look as Tonto in Disney’s upcoming ‘Lone Ranger’ reboot. Meanwhile, new images reveal one of the Old West settings in the film.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 23, 2012 | 18 Comments
‘Dark Knight Rises’ Early Reactions; Over An Hour Shot in IMAX

Early buzz (both official and unconfirmed) for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has begun. Meanwhile, a new report reveals the Batman film will feature more than an hour of IMAX footage.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 23, 2012 | 83 Comments
‘Journey 2′ Director to Write & Direct DC Comics’ ‘Lobo’ Movie

Warner Bros. has set Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) to both rewrite and direct a live-action film adaptation of the ‘Lobo’ DC comic book series.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 20, 2012 | 74 Comments
‘Les Misérables’ Set Photos with Anne Hathaway & Hugh Jackman

Today’s ‘Les Misérables’ set pics reveal a scrawny Anne Hathaway (with cropped hair) as Fantine – alongside a grey-speckled Hugh Jackman, playing an older Jean Valjean.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 20, 2012 | 9 Comments
Barry Sonnenfeld Talks ‘Men in Black 3′ Ending & Reboot Potential

‘Men in Black III’ director Barry Sonnenfeld describes the threequel as an ‘emotionally warm’ conclusion to the ‘MIB’ trilogy – but also says it could reboot the franchise.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 20, 2012 | 16 Comments
Bryan Fuller Planning Seven Season Arc for ‘Hannibal’ Series

NBC’s ‘Hannibal’ TV show is being planned as a seven season series that will feature a non-imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter for only the first couple seasons, says show creator Bryan Fuller.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 19, 2012 | 39 Comments
Charlize Theron To Become ‘Agent 13′ For ‘Planet of the Apes’ Director

The sci-fi thriller ‘Agent 13′ will star Oscar-winner Charlize Theron, working under the supervision of ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ director Rupert Wyatt.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 19, 2012 | 7 Comments
‘G.I. Joe 2′ Poster Roundup: New Improved Heroes and Villain

8 new character posters have been released for the sequel, ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’, highlighting the new ‘Joe’ squad and Cobra Commander’s improved design.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 19, 2012 | 31 Comments
Mickey Rourke & Rosario Dawson Confirmed for ‘Sin City 2′

Robert Rodriguez says that Mickey Rourke and Rosario Dawson will reprise their respective ‘Sin City’ roles as Marv and Gail in the sequel, ‘A Dame to Kill For’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 19, 2012 | 6 Comments
‘Cosmopolis’ Trailer: RPattz Just Wants to Watch the World Burn [Updated]

The world of young billionaire Eric Packer (Robert Pattinson) descends into madness in the full-length trailer for director David Cronenberg’s ‘Cosmopolis’.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 19, 2012 | 15 Comments
‘Magic Mike’ Trailer: Channing Tatum’s Got Mad Stripping Skills

Channing Tatum is a successful male stripper looking for something more, in the trailer for ‘Magic Mike’, the new film from director Steven Soderbergh.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 19, 2012 | 6 Comments
Kevin Feige Teases ‘Different’ ‘Iron Man 3′; Jackson Talks ‘SHIELD’ Movie

Marvel President Kevin Feige insists that ‘Iron Man 3′ will be ‘very unique.’ Meanwhile, Samuel L. Jackson thinks a SHIELD movie would have to be more like a traditional spy thriller.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 18, 2012 | 66 Comments
Open Road Sets ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’ For October Release Date

‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’ has been picked up for distribution by Open Road Films, which will released the video game movie sequel in theaters around Halloween 2012.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 18, 2012 | 12 Comments
James Cameron Promises ‘Battle Angel Alita’ Movie Will Happen

While James Cameron admits his ‘Avatar’ sequels have forced him to set his ‘Battle Angel Alita’ adaptation on the backburner, the manga/anime adaptation will be made… eventually.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 18, 2012 | 38 Comments

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