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Rachel Weisz could be heading to 'Oz'

May 5, 2011, 19:08 GMT

Rachel Weisz is in talks to join the cast of Disney's prequel to the 1939 classic 'The Wizard of Oz' called 'Oz, the Great and Powerful.' ... more

James Franco in talks for 'Oz'

Feb 10, 2011, 20:23 GMT

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco is the latest actor to circle the lead role in Disney's prequel to the 1939 classic 'The Wizard of Oz' called 'Oz, the Great and Powerful.' ... more

Downey leaving 'Oz,' Depp could step in

Jan 20, 2011, 20:45 GMT

Robert Downey Jr. has dropped out of Disney's prequel to the 1939 classic 'The Wizard of Oz' called 'Oz, the Great and Powerful,' with Johnny Depp in talks to take over. ... more

Kyra Sedgwick goes for the 'Dibbuk Box'

Jan 19, 2011, 20:02 GMT

Kyra Sedgwick will star opposite Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Lionsgate's horror thriller 'Dibbuk Box.'
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Morgan opens up the 'Dibbuk Box'

Jan 13, 2011, 20:33 GMT

Jeffrey Dean Morgan will star in Lionsgate's horror thriller 'Dibbuk Box.'

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FEARnet Announces Premiere Date for Zombie Roadkill

Oct 5, 2010, 2:54 GMT

FEARnet announced today Zombie Roadkill will premiere on October 4, 2010 on FEARnet.com. ... more

Here comes Halloween with free copies of Evil Dead and Hatchet!

Sep 15, 2010, 16:27 GMT

Halloween is right around the corner and M&C is getting in the mood by giving away three copies of the Blu-ray editions of the cult classic The Evil Dead and the slasher flick Hatchet! ... more

The Evil Dead – Blu-ray Review

Sep 3, 2010, 13:57 GMT

The king has come to high definition and hail to him baby. Ash and company have gone back to the woods and found them full of demons that have swallowed up some of the film’s previous special features. However, that shouldn’t keep the devoted from adding this to their collections. ... more

Sam Raimi signs on for 'Saints for Sinners'

Jul 21, 2010, 1:28 GMT

Sam Raimi will direct and produce the screen adaptation of the graphic novel 'Earp: Saints for Sinners' for DreamWorks. ... more

Evil Dead gets the Blu-ray treatment

Jul 7, 2010, 16:32 GMT

The horror classic The Evil Dead is getting a high definition facelift with the Blu-ray release of the cult film on August 31st from Anchor Bay Entertainment. The 1981 cult film from Sam Raimi will receive two all-new 1080p anamorphic transfers in 1.85 and the original director-composed 1.33 aspect ratio.

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Darkman – Blu-ray Review

Jun 26, 2010, 15:28 GMT

Before director Sam Raimi swung on a web with Spider-Man, he brought his own super-hero to the big screen with Darkman. The 1990 film looks solid on Blu-ray’s 1080p format, but some of the effects are a tad dated. ... more

Sam Raimi could be off to 'Oz'

Jun 15, 2010, 20:38 GMT

Disney is in early talks with director Sam Raimi to direct a prequel to the 1939 classic 'The Wizard of Oz.' ... more

Maguire, Raimi and Dunst out of 'Spider-Man'

Jan 12, 2010, 2:39 GMT

Stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and director Sam Raimi, who were set to reunite for 'Spider Man 4,' will no longer be involved in the franchise. ... more

'Spider-Man 4' gets pushed back

Jan 6, 2010, 3:20 GMT

'Spider-Man 4,' which was scheduled to begin shooting in February, has been pushed back temporarily because of script issues. ... more

Rodat to be part of 'Warcraft'

Oct 15, 2009, 17:52 GMT

Robert Rodat ('Saving Private Ryan') will write 'Warcraft,' the live-action film adaptation of the videogame franchise 'World of Warcraft.' ... more

Drag Me To Hell – Blu-ray Review

Oct 12, 2009, 14:40 GMT

Spider-man trilogy helmer Sam Raimi returns to his horror roots in ferocious, yet good-natured form with ‘Drag Me to Hell.’ The film is a brazenly entertaining horror outing about a cherub-faced girl who messes with the wrong gypsy. It might toe the line between being a bit over the top but I found the 80s-inspired lunacy refreshing. ... more

Army of Darkness (Screwhead Edition) – Blu-ray Review

Oct 7, 2009, 20:35 GMT

Sam Raimi’s third installment of his Evil Dead series comes to Blu-ray, and just in time for Halloween. This is my favorite out of the Evil Dead movies, and probably because it is just so campy and so much fun (I saw this in its 81 minute theatrical release way back when). ... more

Drag Me to Hell arrives on DVD unrated and M&C’s giving away five copies!

Sep 21, 2009, 21:10 GMT

Director Sam Raimi’s return to horror Drag Me to Hell is set to arrive on DVD unrated on October 13th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and M&C’s giving away five copies. ... more

Spidey set to return in 2011

Sep 16, 2009, 19:33 GMT

'Spider-Man 4' will open in theaters on May 6, 2011. ... more

Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition – DVD Review

Sep 15, 2009, 17:33 GMT

Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up! Ash returns to fight the deadheads once again in the form of Bruce “The Chin” Campbell. Groovy baby, but where’s the director’s cut? It’s not here and the specials features on it are welcome but somewhat anemic. At least the movie is still grand… baby. ... more

In Pictures: '2009 Cable's Summer Press Tour'

Aug 2, 2009, 13:52 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2009 Cable's Summer Press Tour'. ... more

Sam Raimi to play 'Warcraft'

Jul 22, 2009, 22:41 GMT

Sam Raimi has signed on to direct 'Warcraft,' the live-action film adaptation of the fantasy videogame franchise 'World of Warcraft.' ... more

Sam Raimi appalled by the extreme effects needed in film these days

May 25, 2009, 8:01 GMT

Sam Raimi is disgusted by his films. ... more

Hossein Amini writing new Jack Ryan movie for Paramount

Dec 19, 2008, 16:49 GMT

Hossein Amini is set to pen a new Jack Ryan movie for Paramount Pictures – the first big screen adventure for Tom Clancy’s intelligence analyst since 2002's franchise reboot 'The Sum of All Fears.' ... more

Kirsten Dunst willing to return for Spider-man sequel

Oct 1, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Kirsten Dunst is to appear in another 'Spider-Man' movie. ... more

Tom Cruise and Sam Raimi working on ‘Sleeper’

Aug 19, 2008, 13:09 GMT

Tom Cruise and Sam Raimi have teamed to produce the screen adaptation of DC Comics’ “Sleeper” for Warner Bros. Pictures. ... more

Sam Raimi developing The Given Day for Columbia

Jun 17, 2008, 13:14 GMT

'Spider-Man' director Sam Raimi is developing the screen adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s novel 'The Given Day' for Columbia. ... more

Sam Raimi in talks to bring Jack Ryan franchise back to life

Mar 19, 2008, 13:00 GMT

Paramount Pictures is in talks with director Sam Raimi to get the studio’s Jack Ryan franchise back on track. ... more

Paramount and Sam Raimi tap Monster Zoo

Mar 12, 2008, 11:21 GMT

Paramount Pictures has picked up the rights to bring the graphic novel Monster Zoo to the screen. ... more

Justin Long joins Alison Lohman in 'Hell'

Mar 10, 2008, 15:54 GMT

Justin Long has signed to co-star with Alison Lohman in Sam Raimi's return to horror Drag Me to Hell. The film is being released through Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures. ... more

Alison Lohman takes Ellen Page’s place in “Hell”

Mar 5, 2008, 0:26 GMT

Alison Lohman has signed on to replace Ellen Page in Sam Raimi’s upcoming return to the horror genre – Drag Me to Hell. Page departed the Ghost House Pictures/Mandate Pictures film due to scheduling conflicts. ... more

Ellen Page drops “Hell”

Mar 3, 2008, 15:31 GMT

Ellen Page has left Sam Raimi’s upcoming “Drag Me to Hell.” The actress was forced to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts. ... more

Ellen Page signs on for ‘Hell’

Feb 11, 2008, 14:09 GMT

Ellen Page has signed on to star in Drag Me to Hell - director Sam Raimi’s return to the horror genre. ... more

30 Days of Night comes to DVD, Blu-ray, and PSP in February

Jan 9, 2008, 13:58 GMT

From producers Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert and director David Slade, comes 30 Days of Night, available February 26th on Blu-ray High-Def, DVD and PSP from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $28.95 (DVD) and $38.96 (Blu-ray Disc). ... more

Sam Raimi plans for 'Hell'

Dec 20, 2007, 16:52 GMT

Sam Raimi is set to return to his roots with the supernatural thriller Drag Me to Hell – which he will direct based on a script he wrote with his brother, Ivan Raimi. ... more

DVD Review: Spider-Man 3

Oct 31, 2007, 12:24 GMT

Spidey is back for a third go around and this time besides battling some new villains, including Sandman, he has to do battle with his own inner demons brought on by some space goop. ... more

Toby Wilkins to direct 'The Grudge 3'

Oct 23, 2007, 14:50 GMT

Toby Wilkins has been hired to direct 'The Grudge 3' for Ghost House Pictures. ... more

Weekend tally: '30 Days Of Night' top of box office

Oct 22, 2007, 8:19 GMT

Sony's Halloween scheduled '30 Days Of Night' opened with $16 million from 2,855 theaters and scored a nice hit for Sam Raimi's Ghost House productions. The Alasjkan fright fest film surpassed many big 'Oscar' buzz type films. ... more

DVD Review: Darkman Trilogy

Aug 5, 2007, 14:38 GMT

This collection gathers all the Darkman films together in one set. However great the original is, the two sequels still pale in comparison. It didn’t help that the sequels were made on the cheap and recast. ... more

Spidey already breaking box-office records

May 2, 2007, 14:14 GMT

The whole world loves Spidey! ... more

Movie Review: Spider-Man 3

May 1, 2007, 11:30 GMT

‘Spider-Man 3’ is a big budget action and special effects packed marvel to behold on the big screen. ... more

Raimi to go for 'The Hobbit' ?

Apr 17, 2007, 9:25 GMT

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Raimi is seriously interested in directing ‘The Hobbit.’ ... more

The Messengers comes to DVD, Blu-Ray and PSP in June

Apr 4, 2007, 21:00 GMT

On June 5th, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will present the Pang Brothers’ (The Eye, Internal Affair) U.S. directorial debut The Messengers on DVD, Blu-ray Disc and Sony Playstation Portable. ... more

Spider-Man 2 returns to DVD with new extended cut

Feb 5, 2007, 23:46 GMT

The year of Spider-Man kicks off with the DVD debut on April 17th of Spider-Man 2.1: Extended Cut - introducing eight minutes of never-before-seen footage. The new release comes loaded with all-new bonus materials ... more

Raimi rumors bubble up for 'The Hobbit'

Jan 22, 2007, 12:15 GMT

The word is bubbling around town that Sam Raimi, of the 'Spider-Man' and 'Quick and the Dead' fame is being cited as the possible director of 'The Hobbit' if the project moves forward. ... more

Sam Raimi coy about future 'Spider-Man 4' film

Jan 8, 2007, 16:20 GMT

'Premiere' interviewed director Sam Raimi regarding the Spider-Man franchise, and he didn't sound enthused to continue helming the Spidey projects. ... more

Some curses can’t be broken when The Grudge 2 arrives on DVD unrated

Dec 22, 2006, 14:57 GMT

The terrifying, supernatural curse from the 2004 hit The Grudge returns for retribution when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases its much anticipated sequel, The Grudge 2 on Rated and Unrated DVD versions and the Sony PSP on February 6th for the suggested retail price of $28.95. ... more

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