Welcome to Hollywood Gothique, the place to find the best sci-fi, fantasy, mystery-horror & Halloween happenings in and around Los Angeles. Here you will find news and information regarding special events like premiers, personal apperances, revival screenings, midnight movies, film festivals, and conventions.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
| SPEED RACER Opens Warner Brothers releases this Village Roadshow production. Based on the classic 1960s series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida that later was retooled for North American audiences, the big-screen film will follow the adventures of the young race car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5. The movie will feature other characters from the show, including Speed's family and his mysterious archrival, Racer X. Cast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Kick Gurry, Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, Paulie Litt, Roger Allam, Ji Hoon Jung, Melvil Poupaud, Richard Roundtree, Christian Oliver. Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski. Screenwriter: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski. RELEASE DATE: May 9
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CURRENT EVENTS
| NOW IN THEATRES |
DR. SUESS' HORTON HEARS A WHO: Jim Carrey and Steve Carrell star for directors Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino in this adaptation of the Dr. Suess story. Jim Carrey is not the sure-fire box office draw he used to be, and Dr. Suess adaptations are no guarantee either. We’ll have to wait and see with this one.
FORBIDDEN KINGDOM: Jackie Chan and Jet Li team up for the first time in this lively film about a kung-fu obsessed American teen who is magically transported back to ancient China, where he unites with a band of martial arts warriors to free an imprisoned king. Rob Minkoff directs. With Michael Angarano.
IRON MAN: Paramount releases this adaptation of the Marvel Comics superhero. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Bill Smitrovich, Nazanin Boniadi, Leslie Bibb. Director: Jon Favreau. Screenwriter: Arthur Marcum, Matt Holloway Script: Comic Book Adaptation.
NIM'S ISLAND: Jodi Foster stars in this comedy-adventure that mixes fantasy in the form of an author who imagines her most famous creation come to life. The story follows Nim, a young girl living on an island. When her father goes missing, she writes for help to her favorite hero, Alex Rover - who is actually a character dreamed up by author Alexandra Rover (Foster), who answers the call for help, trying to live up to the heroism of her fictional creation.
PROM NIGHT: Screen Gems releases this unnecessary remake of the old Jamie Lee Curtis slasher film. Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. But a sadistic killer from her past has different plans for her and her friends. Cast:Brittany Snow, Dana Davis, Jessica Troup, Scott Porter, Collins Pennie, Kelly Blatz, Idris Elba, Jonathan Schaech. Nelson McCormick directs from a screenplay by Ernesto Foronda, J.S. Cardone, and Stephen Susco (THE GRUDGE), trying his hand at writing a non-Japanese horror film remake.
THE RUINS: At first blush, this sounds like another holiday horror torture porn movie (a la TURISTAS), about a group of friends whose vacation in Mexico goes horribly wrong. Apparently, there is a bit more of a fantasy element, as the story focuses on a remote archaeological dig, where something evil awaits. Carter Smith directed from a screenplay by Scott B. Smith, based on his novel. The cast includes Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey, and Joe Anderson. Find theatres and showtimes here.
SUPERHERO MOVIE: Writer-director Craig Mazin performs his typical SCARY MOVIE treatment, this time on the superhero genre. Drake Bell, Leslie Neilsen, and Sara paxton star in this comedy about a freak accident that turns a bumbling young man into "Dragonfly." Find theatres and showtimes here.
| ON STAGE |
WICKED: the Broadway musical with songs by Stephen Schwartz returns to Hollywood for an open-ended run. Based on the novel by Dorothy Maguire, this story reveals what happened to the Wicked Witch in Oz before Dorothy arrived from Kansas. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 PM; Saturdays at 2 PM; and Sundays at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. Call 213-365-3500 or 714-740-7878 for reservations; parties of fifteen or more can call for group discounts 866-755-3075. Prices range from $25 to $88. Tickets are available in person at Ticketmaster outlets and at the Pantages Theatre Box Office - 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA. You can also purchase tickets online at Fandango. Just click the link and use their new "live events" button in the top navigation bar. Read our review of the musical's 2005 production here. Pantages Theatre - 6233 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood.
EXHIBITION
PLAYING GOD: THE ART AND ARTISTS OF MATTE PAINTING is an exhibition focusing on the contribution of artists who create the fantastic backgrounds seen in long shots of epic motion pictures. Although not a genre-specific art, it is most often used to create environments for historical films and fantasy films. Artwork on display will include titles such as THE WIZARD OF OZ and THE BIRDS. Saturdays, noon to 6pm and whenever programs are hosted at the theatre. Linwood Dun Theatre - 1313 Vine Street in Hollywood. Call 310-247-3600 for more information.
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