Creative News now in the Blog section - Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:18 am

We've decided to move Creative News to the blog section. Simply click on over and look for the link on the sidebar. This way, feedback can be left for each individual story, and the news can be updated throughout the day!

http://blog.creativesaloon.com/category/creative-news/

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More Robot Chicken Star Wars, 3D commercials, iPad numbers - Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:42 pm

Box Office for Apr 2-Apr 4

Despite abysmal reviews, people turned out in droves to see that latest 3D film to hit the cineplex. "Clash of the Titans" has been getting panned for it's lack of a story, it's reliance on spectacle special fx, and it's muddled 3D. In fact, as of Friday, studios had announced they were re-thinking the current trend of converting 2D shot films into 3D, in response to the reviews pouring in for "Clash", as well as the less than stellar remarks regarding Disney's recent Tim Burton film, "Alice in Wonderland" (which also was shot 2D and converted to 3D after the success of Avatar). However, after the box office numbers of the story of Perseus and the gods, studios may just wait a few more films to make the final decision. The rest of the box office was as follows:

1. Clash Of The Titans $61,235,105 $63.9
2. Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too $29,289,537 $29.3
3. How To Train Your Dragon $29,010,044 $92.1
4. Last Song, The $16,007,426 $25.4
5. Alice In Wonderland $8,208,060 $309.7
6. Hot Tub Time Machine $8,070,716 $27.9
7. Bounty Hunter, The $6,091,907 $48.9
8. Diary Of A Wimpy Kid $5,302,369 $46.0
9. She's Out Of My League $1,516,952 $28.7
10. Shutter Island $1,488,403 $123.4

'Robot Chicken: Star Wars - The Series

Lucasfilm Animation announced plans on developing an animated series based on the "Robot Chichen: Star Wars" specials. "Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich will develop with Todd Grimes ("Back at the Barnyard") directing. Series does not yet have a network for distrib, but likely will end up at Cartoon Network, where Green and Senreich have a successful history.

3D commercials on the way

3D commercials are coming to a TV near you. Timed to coincide with the arrival of the 3D TV invasion this year, a number of agencies have announced that they will be supplying 3D commercials to run during the 3D dramas, comedies, and reality shows. "In the past three months, we've seen more interest from advertisers than you can humanly imagine," said Cliff Marks, president of sales and marketing at NCM Media Networks. "We'd all be fooling ourselves if we said it was a fad at this point," Marks adds. "3D is here to stay, and consumers love it. It is one of the most exciting opportunities to come our way...in a long time."

Really? Just what consumers have been clamoring for. Commercials for Lunesta in 3D. Good grief.

300,000 iPads on launch

After the dust has finally settled, early reports of the iPad reaching 700,000 units on launch have been officially squashed by Apple. Steve Job's wonder co. announced today that the actual numbers were closer to original estimates of 300,000. No longer has the dust settled, and early reports and rumors are that iPhone 4 is just around the corner. Coupled with the leaks that iPhone OS 4.0 is ready for release, just seems to confirm the above.

Spotlight on Entertainment: Episode 011

Philip G Bloom and Mark Del Rio get together to discuss news recent in the headlines. Is Clash of the Titans too similar to Avatar? What were they thinking? More 3D coming our way, and the TV's that love it! What will this mean for the future of show's that people currently love and enjoy in 2D? And the iPad is here. What do we think? Just come on over to the podcast page or iTunes and give us a listen.

That's it for today.

Stay tuned...

John Forsythe dead, Clash of the Titans fails, iPad wins - Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:29 pm

John Forsythe dead at 92

John Forsythe ("Charlie's Angels", "Dynasty") has died. The veteran actor succumbed to pneumonia after a long battle with colon cancer, according to his publicist. Best remembered as the voice of Charlie, as well as the patriarch of the Carrington family on "Dynasty", had a resume that included "And Justice for All...", "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", and "Escape from Fort Bravo".

Resident Evil 4 on the iPad

Capcom's franchise monster, "Resident Evil", is making its way to Apple's iPad with "Resident Evil 4". Early reports are that the game is simply gorgeous. Seems the iPad is on track to be a hit out the gate. App is listed on the iTunes App Store at $12.99.

ABC shows to stream on iPad

ABC has announced that they will allow their shows to stream on Apple's iPad. This will include ESPN shows as well. Network joins already announced Netflix and CBS in allowing users who download the specific app to stream movies and television shows to the device hitting store shelves Saturday. The television shows will be ad supported. No details on how this may affect the episodes pricing in the app store sold as single downloads.

Paul Greengrass to direct 'Fantastic Voyage'

Fresh off his stint on "The Green Zone", Paul Greengrass ("The Bourne Supremacy", "The Bourne Ultimatum", "United 93") has signed with 20th Century Fox to direct for producer James Cameron the reboot of the fantastical fantasy film "Fantastic Voyage". The film will be shot with the same 3D filmmaking technology producer Cameron used for "Avatar". Original pic is famous for its visual style, which was considered groundbreaking at the time. Original starred starred Raquel Welch and Donald Pleasence as two of the scientists that were reduced in size in order to be injected into the bloodstream of a scientist to help prevent his dying. This 3D film I actually would be interested in seeing!

Captain America has his Bucky

Sebastian Stan ("Hot Tub Time Machine", "Gossip Girl") has been cast in "The First Avenger: Captain America." He joins Chris Evans in the Joe Johnston directed pic about Marvel's Patriarchal Super-hero. I have to say, for once I hold little interest in seeing one of the current batch of super-hero films.

Clash of the Titans

Reports are in that this reboot fails on every front. Turns out the reception to films shot in 2D and converted into 3D is lukewarm at best. After all, Avatar took years to film. Should we expect films that are converted in weeks to be any less stellar visually? Turns out there is little story (similar to Avatar on that front, at least!) and loads of mindless effects and action sequences. Where's Harry Hamlin when we need him?

That's it for this week. Enjoy the Easter Weekend. And Happy Good Friday.

Stay Tuned...