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‘Snow White & The Huntsman’ Sequel: Kristen Stewart In, Rupert Sanders Out

by Shawn Madden

After grossing nearly $400M at the worldwide box office, a sequel to Snow White & The Huntsman was immediately green lit. But, after it was revealed that star Kristen Stewart and director Rupert Sanders had been involved in an affair (cry about it some more Twilight fans) many wondered if either would be returning for the sequel.

There was also talk about just giving Chris Hemsworth’s Hunstman character his own spin-off film rather than a direct sequel. Well, earlier today it was revealed that Kristen Stewart has indeed signed on to reprise her role in the sequel but director Rupert Sanders will not be involved with the project.

“The script has already been written and production will begin late next year. However, Rupert Sanders definitely won’t be a part of the project. Rupert didn’t want to be a part of it to begin with because he is desperately still trying to save his marriage. The search is still on for a new director.”

So, unless Chris Hemsworth signs on to reprise his role, I could definitely care less about this movie. The first one was enjoyable but that was mostly due to Sanders directing and Chris Hemsworth being involved. I am definitely interested to see who they bring on to direct though because that can definitely make or break this sequel.

Source: Radar Online

Kristen Stewart NOT Fired From Snow White Now? The Saga Continues

by Eric Diaz

Earlier today word broke that Kristen Stewart was let go from the sequel to Snow White And The Huntsman. Well, now it seems that The LA Times is reporting that may not be entirely true.

But the studio that released that film, Universal, insists that plans for a second movie centering on the Huntsman character played by Chris Hemsworth are proceeding and that Stewart’s Snow White could still be a character in that film, despite reports that suggested otherwise.

While they aren’t saying that she definitely will be back they are saying the studio did not let her go. Universal has yet to select a writer or a director for the Huntsman-centered project, though Sanders does remain on the list of possible director candidates.

This is what we call “saving face” as almost every news outlet that has reported this story has mentioned how shockingly sexist it is that Stewart would be let go by Universal, but her director would still potentially be kept in the loop, as neither got good reviews, and at least Stewart has/had the fanbase. Now by saying they’re not letting Stewart go, they can hire Sanders and then have her politely decline after offering her a low sum of money to come back. Just watch.

Kristen Stewart Fired From Snow White Sequel, The Ultimate Case of Hollywood “Slut Shaming”

by Eric Diaz

So Kristen Stewart has been fired from being in the sequel to this Summer’s suprise hit Snow White and the Huntstman. You read that correctly; Snow White 2 won’t have Snow White actually in it.  According to the Hollywood Reporter, the sequel is now going to be reconceived as a spinoff movie only starring Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman character. Right now it is still unclear whether director Rupert Sanders will return, though one source with ties to the production tells the Hollywood Reporter that he will. Screenwriter David Koepp however will not be coming back though for sure.

I actively did not like Snow White and the Huntsman, even though I really wanted to. Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen was amazing, as were the visuals. But Kristen Stewart was beyond miscast in this movie, and just dragged the whole thing down with her acting style of constant non expression. But It wasn’t just her fault, as Rupert Sander’s direction also sucked. But as much as I can’t stand Kristen Stewart as an actress, if she is being fired and Rupert Sanders is hired back, as the article suggests, this will be one of the biggest examples of “slut shaming” in recent Hollywood history.

There is no doubt that at least part of the reason that Snow White was a box office success was due to Stewart’s enormous fan base due to Twilight. Now that she has had an affair and cheated on her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson with her Snow White director Sanders, and is considered a horrible harpy by the Twilight fans because of it, she is getting fired from a franchise she starred in and helped make successful, at least financially. And the person she cheated with is getting to probably keep his job.  She’s a 22 year old girl mind you, and he was a 41 year old married man. As I said, I am no Kristen Stewart fan at all, but if she gets punished for her infidelity and her older, married partner in said infidelity essentially gets promoted, Universal is going to look horrible.

Geekscape Movie Reviews: Snow White and the Huntsman

by MCDave

It was announced around the same time that two movies based on the fictional character of Snow White would be released in 2012. First, there was Mirror Mirror, a lighthearted and quirky take on the Disney Princess. The other being Snow White and the Huntsman, Rupert Sanders’ dark and Grimm-like interpretation of the iconic story. Headlined by Kristen Stewart, the star of the Twilight franchise, along with Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Charlize Theron, Sanders has everything imaginable at his disposal. But even with an Academy Award winning actress and one of the most famous stories ever created,  can the first-time director deliver?

Snow White and the Huntsman initially ventures back to the childhood of Snow White (played by Stewart). After the death of her mother, Snow White’s father falls victim to the luring charisma of the Queen (played by Theron). When the villainous woman murders him on their wedding night, the Queen overtakes the throne and the kingdom succumbs to evil. Eventually able to escape imprisonment from the Queen, Snow White must survive the dark forest and conjure up an army to reclaim the throne. With the aid of the Huntsman (played by Hemsworth) and seven dwarfs, Snow White attempts to restore peace and serenity throughout the land.

Director Rupert Sanders is given a large task with his directorial debut. Serving up a never-before-seen interpretation of a much anticipated blockbuster, the bar was set astronomically high. To his praise, Sanders delivers an astonishingly visual and profound journey into the childhood story that we all know so well. The director does a fantastic job of effectively using colors to set the mood for each and every scene. Easily the highlight of Snow White and the Huntsman, it’s no exaggeration to start talking about a possible Visual Effects nomination from the Academy. In addition to the film’s stunning visuals, actress Charlize Theron must once again be applauded for her magnificent work on screen. The remarkably gifted, Academy Award winning actress takes control of the film and shoulders all of the attention on herself. In doing so, she proves to be a much more reliable central character than the heroine Snow White. Theron effortlessly commands the screen and shows the audience multiple dimensions to the character of the Queen. In a similar approach to 2008’s superhero classic The Dark Knight, Snow White and the Huntsman is a daring rendition that ultimately succeeds because of its elaborate focus on the villain.

Although the dark fairy tale manages to work well on screen, it does so with a few blemishes. Snow White and the Huntsman starts out strong and hits a lull in the second act. The audience is forced to sit through a mid-section that is much longer than it needs to be. Surprisingly, the body of the film adds minutes to the runtime without ever offering much to the story. Flooded with uninteresting subplots and other various nonsense, the middle portion pushes the level of unbearable. However, just moments before you’re ready to throw in the towel, Sanders introduces the dwarfs and the comical characters give a much needed boost of energy to the feature. From that moment on, the movie picks up and the audience has no need to ever look back. Furthermore, for all of the praise given to Theron, it becomes almost too easy to criticize the casting decision of Kristen Stewart as Snow White. Offering up about as much emotion as a paper clip, Stewart only makes sense as Snow White by her appearance alone. Luckily for Sanders, Theron dazzles and Hemsworth proves to be adequate enough in his role to help sustain the film.

For the massive level of excitement I had prior to viewing the film, Snow White and the Huntsman came just shy of meeting my expectations. That being said, I must give the movie the respect it deserves and recognize it as the solid work that it is. Stunningly visual and original, Snow White and the Huntsman is a winning debut effort from director Rupert Sanders and his entire team. If you’re eager to see the picture, then I suggest doing so. Chances are, you won’t leave the theatre bitter with your decision.

Stars: 2 and a half stars out of 4

Grade: B-

 

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Contest! Write a “Snow White and The Huntsman” Themed Haiku and Win Some Prizes!

by GeekscapeStaff

Universal Pictures’ Snow White and the Huntsman opens this weekend and to celebrate Geekscape is throwing a Snow White and the Huntsman themed contest in which you can win some movie-themed prizes!

Up for grabs are 2 of these Snow White and the Huntsman prize packs that include:

A T-Shirt
A Cell Phone Mirror
A Sling Bag
$10 Fandango bucks (which you can use to see the movie or really any movie you’d like but this movie actually looks pretty good)

 

Prize pack valued at $31 per pack
Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only
Prizing courtesy of Universal Pictures

The rules are pretty simple

First, join our Geekscape Facebook group.

Next, post a Snow White and the Huntsman themed haiku. It can also be a Kristen Stewart, Chris Helmsworth or Charlize Theron themed one. Anything that has to do with the film counts!

Then, get your friends to “like” or comment on your post in the Geekscape group.

At Midnight PST on June 7th, the two Geekscapists with the most likes and comments on their haikus win the prize pack!

Easy? We thought so. If you forgot what a Haiku was or how to write them, here are a few examples as a refresher:

So Bella no more
Kristen Stewart is Snow White
Watch her on June 1st

Chris Hemsworth’s hammer
swinging into wicked witches
sex allegory

Kristen Stewarts eyes
gazing into my own eyes
look at her shudder

See? Easy! They are short, 3 line poems of 5, then 7, then 5 syllables each.

Got it? Great! Now go post a few to the Geekscape group because time is running out!

And while you’re joining groups, why not try The Official Snow White and the Huntsman facebook group too?

In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron) who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth, Thor) who was dispatched to kill her. Sam Claflin (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power.

The breathtaking new vision of the legendary tale is from Joe Roth, the producer of Alice in Wonderland, producer Sam Mercer (The Sixth Sense) and acclaimed commercial director and state-of-the-art visualist Rupert Sanders.

Geekscape Roundtable: Reasons For Living in a Post-Avengers World

by GeekscapeStaff

The Avengers has come and gone, having assembled close to a billion dollars worldwide. What’s your reason for living now? Geekscape’s writers have a few reasons to survive at least through the end of the summer. Spoiler alert: It’s Prometheus.

Matt Blackwood: Indies and Gingers

After The Avengers, I am most looking forward to a couple indies. I know that sounds pretentious, and I certainly don’t want to impugn the inherent buzz of this summer’s blockbusters, but these two particular films each have something about which I’m even more excited. The first is God Bless America, Bobcat Goldthwait’s bloody indictment of reality TV’s subjects. Goldthwait’s previous two comedies, Sleeping Dogs Lie and World’s Greatest Dad, began with sick, over-the-top premises and ended up transcending their genre trappings and becoming beautiful messages of hope. The other film is Sarah Polley’s Take This Waltz. I’m not proud of the reason I’m excited about this one, but I’ll show up for Sarah Silverman’s rumored full frontal and stay for the nuanced drama Polley has become known for.

I’m also pretty hopeful about Prometheus. I love Alien; hell, I even love Alien Resurrection! A new horror/sci-fi set in that universe, with Damon Lindelof involved? I’m intrigued. Plus, according to the Gambler’s Fallacy, Ridley Scott is due to make the greatest movie of all time by now.

Finally, there’s Pixar’s Brave. Pixar probably has a better critical batting average than any studio in history, the sad bunt that was Cars 2 notwithstanding, but I usually don’t make an effort to see them. If you have ANY children in your life- cousins, students, illegitimate offspring- you WILL see them whether you want to or not. They are inevitable. I haven’t tried to see one since The Incredibles, and yet I’ve caught them all. But Brave, the tale of a young Scottish girl following her dream of being a highland warrior, is a story I’ll make a trip to the theater to see.

Haterz Gonna Hate

Jae Renfrow: Aliens Resurrected 

So now you’re aimless wandering around, wondering what you’ll do now that you’ve finally gotten to see Thor and Hulk square off on the big screen. Why don’t you come hop aboard the Prometheus train with me? We’re invited(….or are we?) to a far off planet where we’ll get to witness Ridley Scott direct a sort-of prequel to one of the greatest horror films of all time, Alien.

Prometheus has had one of the best ad-campaigns in a long time. Instead of over exposing you with TV spots, 10 minute scene clips and Japanese trailers, they’re dropping wacked out viral clips of futuristic TED talks, and Michael Fassbender showing more range as a soulless robot than Jeremy Renner did as Hawkeye. I’m just sayin’… he didn’t have much to do, did he?

I still don’t know what the hell is gonna happen in this movie, but what I can guarantee is that whatever aliens are in this movie, they’ll be 100% more menacing then those wussy Chitauri and their Jet Motos.

Scott Alminiana: Cock Push Ups

Now that The Avengers has decimated the box office I can now look forward to a few other things. The first thing that I’m looking forward to is the new album from Tenacious D: The Rize of The Fenix. It’s the first album from Tenacious D since The Pick of Destiny movie and album crashed and burned six years ago. To promote the album The D has released two videos so far that prove that Tenacious D is back in fine form and ready to rock our socks off. They will also be touring in concert to coincide with the album release and you can bet I’ve got my tickets already!

The other thing I’m looking forward to is Prometheus, the long awaited return to sci-fi from Ridley Scott. What isn’t there to look forward to from this flick?! From Ridley’s return to the genre that he helped to redefine, to a script from Damon Lindelof that looks to explore some very big unanswered questions from Alien. If the trailers that have been released are any indication of what’s in store for us, then it looks like Prometheus could be one hell of a movie. I’ll be waiting in line opening night for sure.

Heidi Hilliker: It’ll end better than The Dark Tower

Locke & Key Clockworks #6 (of 6)! This last story arc of my beloved series has been epic… And epic might even be an understatement! There’s been so much back story revealed about the drowning caves, the Omega Key, the Black Door, how keys are made, Rendell Locke and the mysteriously evil Dodge. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez never cease to surprise me with inventive and fascinating information. I can’t wait to see how this chapter concludes and how they set up for the final story arc of the series.

I’m having such a double edge sword of emotions about this titles conclusion. I hate to see this book come to a close but I love the nervous excitement of finding out how it ends! The release date for issue #6 is June 27th. I hope that is pretty spot on. IDW has been known to come in late on Locke & Key’s release dates. I’ll be biting my nails until I get to visually devour this issue so it better be released on time or else I’m going to end up with hobbit fingers.

Molly Mahan: Queen of the Browncoats

The next flick I’m looking forward to is Snow White & The Huntsman. Though I’m not a big fan of K-Stew, I do love me some deconstructionist fairy tales! Also, I am hoping to see Chris Hemsworth be interesting in a movie again. After two weeks of his performances boring me to tears, I am hoping he’ll return to his Star Trek roots and give an emotional performance that I know he’s more than capable of. Or at least hack some Wicked Queen’s men to pieces with an axe. Either way, I’ll be satisfied.

Matt  Kelly: King of Logic

Look, I know everyone has been excited for Avengers and Spiderman and Batman. And with good reason- they look like great movies. They’re everything a geek has dreamed of one day seeing on the silver screen. But I’m not one of those people. Sure I’m going to see all three of those films in theater, but the movie this summer that I can not wait to experience is the sequel to the best 3D film in the last decade. I’m talking about Piranha 3DD. This movie is promising plenty of gore, boobage, laugh out loud comedy and over the top in your face 3D action… Sign me the fuck up.

The Chitauri are coming!

Guilty Pleasure: In The Land of Women

by Saintmort

The first time I heard of In the Land of Women was from my best friend Jeff. He had randomly mentioned that he had seen it. Now he and all of our friends would go to the movies every weekend so I asked who he went with and he shamefully said ‘I went alone.’ Jeff was a very open O.C. fan so he saw it because he loved Adam Brody and was too embarrassed to tell anyone that he wanted to see it. He and I would rent and watch shit like Must Love Dogs and Elizabethtown without shame… but In the Land of Woman was too much for him to admit he wanted to see.

I can understand why though. The film was so poorly advertised that it looked like a bad romantic comedy along the lines of Sweet Home Alabama (except that movie made money). In reality, the film is a fun coming of age film with an awkward love story intermixed like Garden State or Chasing Amy.

The film follows two different people who end up in each other’s lives due to a series of random events. After his girlfriend Sophia leaves him, Carter Webb (Adam Brody) decides to take a break from LA and stay with his grandmother in Michigan for a bit. Meanwhile, Sarah Hardwicke (Meg Ryan) has discovered a potentially cancerous lump on her breast and tells her daughter Lucy (Kristen Stewart) who doesn’t really react to it at all.

Sarah and Carter become friends and Sarah tries to convince Lucy to hang out with him sometime. Carter and Sarah become closer and closer and eventually share an awkward kiss. Shortly afterwards Lucy asks Carter out and they too share an awkward kiss. Carter backs away from the family as Sarah is angry at him for kissing Lucy.  They work out their issues and Carter moves back to Los Angeles.

I love coming-of-age dramedies. In the Land of Women is a fantastic entry in this genre, filled with hilarious one liners and sincerely touching moments. Adam Brody is a fantastic actor with a genuine personality and has great delivery throughout. Kristen Stewart is better than you’d expect from her (without expecting much) and Meg Ryan is the most charming she’s been since the early 90s. Regardless of all of this, the movie has a rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes and most people don’t even know it exists.

John Kasdan’s sophomore film The First Time is creating lots of buzz since it premiered at Sundance last month so I can only hope that the positive reviews will make people re-discover his delightful debut feature film.

Editor’s Fact for Matt Kelly: The movie opens and closes at the counter of the 101 Cafe, where I had your parents surprise you for your birthday this year. You’re welcome.