Chris Carter brings a Halloween treat to all X-Files fans, a sequel with thespians Duchovny and Anderson joining the feature that the original grossed $187 million worldwide. Release date is set by 20th Century Fox for July 25, 2008.

No title to the sequel yet; but I am excited about FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully coming back to solve a mystery of the unknown.

Carter’s even lensing in Vancouver, just like the good old days of abductions and black crawly stuff under their skin.

No word on the logline or relationship between Mulder and Scully, but supernatural phenomena and complicated plot line is a sure guess on my part.

What is your guess?

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Since the October 12 debut of the latest Disney/Pixar animated film, “Ratatouille”, which features the adventures of a gourmet chef rat named Renny demonstrating his culinary skills in Paris’ top kitchens, the demand for pet rats has surged.  Who would have thought that the film would have such a bizarre effect?

According to the domestic UK pet chain “Pets at Home”, rat sales have increased 50% since the film opened in Britain. Company spokesman Steve Fairburn said, “It’s early doors yet, but it seems ‘Ratatouille’ has done wonders for the image of rats. Contrary to popular opinion, rats are actually one of the cleanest and least smelly pets you can own. They are incredibly responsive to learning and can be taught to do amazing tricks, much in the way that dogs and cats can.”

Apparently, the surge in rat sales hasn’t been a phenomenon exclusive to Britain.  The U.S. also reported an increased demand for pet rats during the summer, and groups in Germany and Sweden are also reporting a surge in rat sales due to the film.

I can forsee one problem with this new trend, however.  Just like people snap up cute puppies and kittens for the holidays, and then discard them like unwanted trash post-holiday, England, the United States, and the other countries who’ve experienced increased sales of rats due to the film might soon find a few more rats running the streets once the novelty has worn off.  Pet groups are now warning that a rat is for life, not just for the holidays.  So before you rush off to buy your own pet rat, think it over.

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The Writers Guild of America may be calling for a strike as early as Thursday, and it looks like the chances of it happening are even more likely than we’ve thus far been led to believe. And as such, the tensions between the WGA and the studios are heating up. Clearly the studios hoping to avert a strike, which would significantly affect their pocketbooks, but they are now faced with the very real possibility that it may occur. And while that may upset them enough already, they’re even more upset by the strike instructions being laid down by the WGA, in particular their desire to know the status of all unproduced material that has been written for the studios.

The WGA insists that the demand to know the status of unproduced material is in the interest of the writers, and that by knowing the status of these scrips, the WGA can keep track of what changes have been made, and whether scab writers have been brought in to make the changes. However, the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers are viewing this request as an illegal move that breaches corporate secrets.

Two studios - Universal and New Line - have responded to the WGA’s request with a statement indicating that writers alerting the WGA of project statuses will be in breach of contract. Additional studios, including Fox, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Dream Works are said to be contemplating similar action.

While it is a good sign that the two parties continue to engage in ongoing talks, the fact that they are arguing over script validation indicates that real trouble is brewing.

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The ever-popular “Resident Evil” franchise, which has made probably the best transition from video game to movie ever, will soon be getting an animated, full-length feature film.  Sony Pictures and the video game company Capcom are teaming up to extend the franchise’s success in other areas.  This time, they’re working together to produce an animated film entitled “Biohazard: Degeneration.”

The storyline in the animated film will not be based on the characters or storyline of the movie, and will exist independently from the trilogy that starred Milla Jovavich.  Because it isn’t based on that series, that explains why “Resident Evil” is missing from the film’s title. Instead, they’ve decided to go to the Japanese title from the video game series, which is “Biohazard”.

So far there have been no crew, cast, or even definitive story details announced, however, Sony Pictures is still shooting for a 2008 release.  The film will be a 3-D CG animation.

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Backstabbing, cat fighting, spotlight grabbing, and secret blabbing.  That’s the life of a cheerleader, and if you caught the first “Bring It On” film back in 2000, you already know that.  Following its success, there were two sequels - “Bring It On Again” (2004) and “Bring It On: All Or Nothing (2006).  Now, there’s a fourth sequel about to be released in time for the holiday season in a direct-to-DVD release- “Bring It On: In It To Win It.”

“Bring It On: In It To Win It” features  two talented and glamorous cheerleading squads - The Sharks and The Jets - who face off at a national cheer championship.  Things get interesting when The Sharks squad captain discovers that her new crush is from the rival Jets squad.  Bring it on!

The cast of the film includes Jennifer Tisdale, the older sis of Ashley Tisdale of “High School Musical” fame.  Ashley Tisdale also contibutes to the film’s soundtrack, which also features hit stars like Beyonce and JoJo.  You might also recognize some of your favorite television actors and actresses, including: Michael Copone (One Tree Hill), Ashley Benson (Days of Our Lives, The O.C., Seventh Heaven), and Cassie Scerbo (Slumber Party Girls).

“Bring It On: In It To Win It” will be available nationwide on DVD beginning December 18th.  The trailer is also available on the official website at http://www.myyearbook.com/bringiton.

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The B-52’s, pioneers of the New Wave genre from the late 70s to mid 80s, rises again after 16 yrs to give you their unique blend of rock, hippie, ska, reggae, pop,funk music in their album ‘Funplex‘.

The B-52’s first graced the ears in 1979 with their underground debut album and hit single “Rock Lobster“.

‘Funplex‘ was recorded in their native Athen,GA with all 11 songs written by Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson. In this album, you will find the band perform in a vigorous forward stance while staying true to the party-rock style that influenced such current bands as LCD Soundsystem, Interpol and The Scissor Sisters.

Here is the ’Funplex‘ track list:
1. Pump
2. Hot Corner
3. Ultraviolet
4. Juliet Of The Spirits
5. Funplex
6. Eyes Wide Open
7. Love In The Year 3000
8. Deviant Ingredient
9. Too Much To Think About
10. Dancing Now
11. Keep This Party Going

‘Funplex‘ will be released on Feb 26, 2008 under the Astralwerks label.

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Focus Features has made available the latest images for their upcoming movie ‘ATONEMENT’.

Below are the official trailers:

THE FOUNTAIN

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THE KISS

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BRIONY’S STORY

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‘ATONEMENT’ is scheduled for a limited release this Dec 7, 2007.

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National Lampoon just announced that their latest videos are already available.

See what happens when comedy’s most eligible bachelor is placed in a reality TV premise he’s never seen or has he ? The Bachelor: Seinfeld Edition has not been aired before.

In Duck and Cover: School Shooting Safety Film, the US Department of Civil Defense has issued a safety guide for students in response to school shootings.

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In celebration of Star Wars 30th anniversary, SONY Classical will be releasing a music collection featuring three of  John William’s original soundtrack recordings.

The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is an 8-CD limited edition box of lush and timeless themes. Six of these were mastered from the Expanded Edition versions of the soundtracks from three Star Wars episodes: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.

The seventh CD titled Star Wars: The Corellian Edition is a collection of the most popular Star Wars themes from all six episodes. This 13 track music CD can be purchased separately.

The last CD is a digital artwork collection containing faithful reproduction of all inserts - including gatefolds and posters - that were packaged with the original LP vinyl recordings of the themes from Star Wars Episodes IV, V and VI.   

The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will be released this coming Nov 6.

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