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What is Page 2?Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included46different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. If you have any interesting items that we might’ve missed that you think should go in /Film’s Page 2 –email us!
This weekend, a German news stationmistookaStar Trekfan-made image for the emblem for the US Navy SEAL team which killed Osama bin Laden. The anchor didn’t notice the Klingon skull, bolted-on eyepatch, phaser, 3 Klingon bat’leth swords or the word “Maquis.”
Youcannow buy the bookThe Philosophy ofCharlie Kaufman, a collection of “fourteen bold and engaging original essays on his screenplays and films, written by more than a dozen scholars from diverse fields of enquiry.”
Today’s t-shirt of the day onTeeFuryis aNatalie Portman-focusedBlack Swan/Star Warsmash-up design titled Queen Swan.
Our friends atNakatomiare having a crazy Tubes of Mystery print sale. If you’re interested in pop culture art prints, you will definitely want to check this out.
ComingSoonhas premiered the international poster forColombiana, starringZoe SaldanaandMichael Vartan.Invasion of the Body SnatchersandAirportactressDana Wynterhasdiedat age 79.
Sachsencreatedthis piece of demonicTotorofan art.
TheJodie Foster-directed filmThe BeaverstarringMel Gibsonhad a very disappointing opening box office,grossingjust $104,000 from 22 theaters.
Watchthis montage of memorable movie sandwiches.
Why wasKarate KidstarRalph Macchiothanked in the credits ofThor? Well,he wasn’t thanked. It was a thank you to a different Ralph Macchio, who was Marvel comic book writer who co-wrote Thor back in the early ’80s.
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Reada 250-page preview of the upcoming 464-page zombie kung-fu graphic novelInfinite Kung-FuonTop Shelf Comix’s website.TBRlists 10 actors that did the best interpretations of their real life characters.
I discovered the hidden secret in theSuper 8theatre standee over the weekend.
Pop Bunkerlists the 10 Greatest Words Given To Us By Television.
Caldwell Tanner hascreateda set of IKEA-inspired instruction sheets for how to put together some classic science fiction creations.
Geoffrey Rushtalksabout playing Tomar-Re inGreen Lantern: “I was absolutely, exclusively putting down my voice tracks. When I got the offer for it I said, ‘Haven’t they made that film?’ They said, ‘No, it’s a completely computer-generated character.’ I saw the artwork and I said, I would love to be that guy. Because I had voiced an Owl in ‘Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,’ and I’d voiced a Pelican in ‘Finding Nemo’ and I thought I could really improve on that now by being half-bird, half-fish, part lizard.You don’t get to do that in a live-action film.”
Magnolia has released a poster for the documentaryPage One.
Johnny Deppwon’t be able towatch his new filmPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tidesin 3D, because the actor is “part of a small segment of the population that can’t process three-dimensional effects in movies.”
Williams-Sonoma issellingaStar WarsCookie Cutter Set.
20th Century Fox hashiredEllen Rapoportto pen the feature film adaptation ofAdena Halpern’s book29: A Novel.
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Fox Searchlight has released the movie poster forThe Art of Getting By.
WDSDlists 10 Terrifying Movie Moms Who Could Use Some Flowers.Check outthe poster forMiranda July’s filmThe Future.Topless Robotlists Top 10 Major Comics Events That Actually Mattered.
Disneyland have reopened theStar Toursgift shop Star Trader with a replica of X-wing hanging from the ceiling.More photos here.
Disneyland has alsoextendedElecTRONicathrough Labor Day.
Aperfecte has put together thisScott Pilgrim vs. The Worldmusic video.
Woman’s Daylists the Top 10 Surprising Stars Who Started In Soap Operas.
Science fiction film posters asTintincover art.
CBS Films hasacquiredthe U.S. distribution rights toThe Woman in Black, the gothic horror thriller starringDaniel Radcliffe.
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Hereis the logo for the the upcoming Pixar short filmLa Luna, which has been described by producerKevin Reheras “beautiful, it’s lyrical, it’s very different from all the other ones. It’s amazing how easy it can be when you just have three characters and two sets.”
Summit hasannouncedrelease dates:GonestarringAmanda Seyfried, Jennifer CarpenterandSebastian Stanwill be released February 24th, 2012 andCold Light of Day, starringHenry CavillandBruce Wiliswill open on April 6th, 2012.
The Sacramento State Jazz Singersperformedan acapella version of “All Along the Watchtower”, which many geeks remember fromBattlestar Galactica(Arrangement by Ian Brekke).
Short Listlists 10 Cartoon Characters Who Would Never Have Held Down Their Day Jobs.
Sam Sprattcreatedthis portrait ofRainn Wilsonas Dwight K. Schrute fromThe Office.
Fast FivedirectorJustin LintellsMTVthat he is still actively working on aHighlanderremake: “I’ve been working with [‘Iron Man’ writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway] on the script. That’s one where Summit has been really good [about letting it develop], and for me, it’s about making sure that we can take it to the place where I feel comfortable and great about making it. I feel like I have a very good studio and team and we’re working on it.”
An original art splash page fromFrank Miller’sDark Knight Returnshassoldfor a record $448,125.
Olivia Wildecommentson the frequent rumors that she is a candidate to play Laura Croft in theTomb Raiderprequel: “As far as I know right now, I’m not playing Lara Croft,” she said simply. “No.“Check outthe first photos fromVictor Slava’s horror filmRosewood LanestarringRose McGowan.The Hangover: Part IIison trackto outpace the original’s opening weekend box office.
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The house featured inHome Aloneisfor salefor $2.5 million.
Listento some ofBasement Jaxx’sAttack the Blockscore.
Bernie Houcreatedthis New York City movie map, illustrating 91 movies that take place in the city.
THRlists 10 Production Facilities That Are Giving Hollywood a Run for Its Money.Check outa series ofPulp Fiction/The Simpsonsmash-up fan art.Judd Apatowtalks toMTVabout the in-developmentPee-Wee Hermanmovie: “All the Pee-wee stuff is for a wide audience,” Apatow said when asked if he’s going for a more adult or broad audience-targeted film. “‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’ was for a wide audience. [Paul Reubens] is about to hand in the draft and I’m very, very excited. I thought his HBO show was hysterical and there is nothing more fun in life than reading pages that Paul Reubens has written for Pee-wee Herman. It’s just the treat of all time.”
