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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Win The Space Saga Gagarin: First In Space On DVD!

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gagarin-eacTo celebrate the release of “Gagarin: First In Space” – the awe-inspiring true story about man’s first orbit into space coming to DVD 23rd June 2014 – we have a copy to giveaway!

Very much in the tradition of Hollywood blockbusters such as “Gravity” and “Apollo 13”, “Gagarin: First In Space” is a beautifully realised and magnificently shot space saga that tells the true story of the man whose heroism opened the door to man’s conquest of the stars.

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In 1961 Yuri Gagarin blasted off from Vostok, Russia to become the first man in space. It was a mission fraught with danger as he rocketed into unknown territory and an uncertain fate. Part of an elite squad of cosmonauts, Gagarin rose through the ranks his awe-inspiring bravery setting him apart as the best of the best.

At last the epic story of this visionary pioneer is brought to the screen in Gagarin, an awe-inspiring story of what can happen when you reach for the stars.

If you’d like to try to win the copy of Gagarin: First In Space on DVD that we’ve got to give away, answer the question below and fill in your details, then press submit! The competition closes on July 1st 2014, so get answering and good luck! [Read more…]

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My Gay Roommate – Season 3, Ep 5: All Good Things – Check out the latest instalment of the web series

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my-gay-roommate-s3-ep5The extremely fun May Gay Roommate returns with the entertaining fifth instalment of the third season.

There have been plenty of changes for Nick (Noam Ash) this season, not least finding a new straight roommate and moving in with him. Then there’s been all the frankly fantastical things happening around them, including the coming out of a cowboy and Nick subsequently having to deal with the morning after.

As actor and co-creator Noam Ash told HuffPo, “With the help of King George Michael and some Macarena, Nick helps Ed cope with lady problems from the past and find some faith. Gay pop stars DO solve everything! Ed makes a big decision, and we bid farewell to one of our imaginary characters. All good things, you know?”

You can check out the earlier episodes by clicking here, then watch the new one below. [Read more…]

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Steve Martin Says He Hasn’t Heard About A Gay Father Of The Bride 3

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father-of-the-bride-1991Yesterday we reported on a story from NikkiFinke that Disney was working on a third film in the Father Of The Bride franchise, with the film set to revolve around a gay wedding.

While the original story suggested Steve Martin was set to star, the actor himself suggests otherwise. He took to Twitter to say, ‘So excited to read I’m doing Father of the Bride 3 since I haven’t seen a script or been offered the role!’

The 1991 Father Of The Bride and its 1995 sequel followed Martin’s George Banks as he gave away his daughter and then had to learn to accept that she was now a woman. The third instalment was said to shift the focus to his son, Matty (originally played by Kieran Culkin), who’s now 29 and lets his parents know he intends to marry the son of a Navy SEAL.

It’s now difficult to say whether the film exists at all, or whether it’s just saying that Martin is involved is premature. Nikki Finke left Deadline, the website she founded, under rather acrimonious circumstances last year, saying she was going to build a new site that would leave her old one in the dust. However the insider exclusives that made Deadline both loved and hated by Hollywood have been rather thin on the ground for her new site, so she may have been jumping the gun here.

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Guardians Of The Galaxy UK Trailer – Including our best look yet at Rocket Raccoon

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guardians-of-the-galaxy-uk-posterIt seems like we’ve been waiting forever for Guardians Of The Galaxy, but it’s just a month and a half until Marvel’s space opera gamble arrived in cinemas. To make sure our interest doesn’t flag a new UK trailer has been released, which includes plenty of new footage, including what’s probably our best look yet at Rocket Raccoon.

And there’s also a rather cool new poster, which you can see above.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand—with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

‘Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which first appeared in comic books in Marvel Super-Heroes, Issue #18 (Jan. 1969), stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, with John C. Reilly, Glenn Close as Nova Prime Rael and Benicio Del Toro as The Collector. James Gunn is the director of the film with Kevin Feige, p.g.a., producing. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham, Alan Fine and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” is written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman and releases in UK cinemas in 3D on Thursday July 31, 2014.’ [Read more…]

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The Expendables 3 Trailer – Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger & co. get explosive once more

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expendables-3-bannerThe Expendables are returning for what may be their last adventure (although the female-led spin-off The Expendabelles is still in the works), but they want to go out with a bang, with what may be their best cast yet.

This time around there’s the likes of  Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kellen Lutz, Ronda Roussey, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and Mel Gibson.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team come face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables – but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.’

It’ll be in cinemas this summer. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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Planes Fire and Rescue Extended Trailer – Fresh look at the new Disney sequel

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planes-fire-and-rescueNormally it takes a few years for an animated sequel to spring to life, but with Planes Disney has worked fast so that after last summer’s film, a follow-up is already preparing for release. The fact we’re getting a sequel at all is pretty impressive considering the first film was originally planned as a straight-to-DVD release.

Now a new trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘“Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.’

It’ll be in US cinemas on July 18th and in the UK on August 8th. [Read more…]

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Jared Leto May Find Brilliance, Replacing Will Smith

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Jared-LetoBefore Dallas Buyers Club, Jared Leto hadn’t made a film since Mr. Nobody in 2009 (largely by choice as he was concentrating on music), but since his Best Supporting Actor win there’s understandably been a lot of interest in him.

Now he may have found a new role, as Deadline reports that he is in early talk to take the lead role in Brilliance. The news comes just a few weeks after the previously attached Will Smith bailed on the movie.

David Koepp (Jurassic Park) came up with the script, based on the Marcus Sakey novel. The book is set in a world where special individuals known as ‘brilliants’ have heightened abilities. The plot follows a government agent whose ‘brilliant’ gift is tracking down terrorists. However he may have met his match when tasked to find a dangerous man in Wyoming with his own set of special skills.

Noomi Rapace is also attached, with Julius Onah (Undefeated) directing.

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Kathryn Bigelow & Todd Field Plan Rival Bowe Bergdahl Films

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kathryn-bigelowIt’s perhaps not surprising that Bowe Bergdahl is intriguing a lot of filmmakers – his story brings up a lot of issues about the War On Terror, not least the controversy over his release and whether he went AWOL before his capture by the Taliban or not.

Now Deadline reports that Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal are re-teaming up for a film about Bergdahl, while Little Children’s Todd Field and Fox Searchlight have set a rival film in motion. The latter movie will be based on a 2012 Rolling Stone article entitled America’s Last Prisoner of War, written by Michael Hastings.

The film will explore the story of the solider who in 2009, was captured by the Taliban and spent five years in captivity after reportedly wandering off his base, with suggestions that he was upset about the incompetence of others around him and the bureaucracy surrounding the war.

He was eventually released on May 31, 2014, in exchange for five Taliban prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. While some were ready to welcome Bowe back as a hero, other said President Obama had given up too much for a man who may be a deserter (and the Army hasn’t ruled out charging him over that).

Both are currently in the early stages of development, so it’s impossible to tell which one will get off the ground first. There’s also the fact this is still an unfolding story, and subsequent revelations could affect both movie.

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Anna Kendrick Lending Her Voice To The Animated Musical Trolls

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anna-kendrickAnna Kendrick has already shown she’s got musical chops in the likes of Pitch Perfect, and now she’s lending her voice to an animated musical, DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, according to Variety.

She’ll be Poppy, a relentlessly upbeat princess who’s at the centre of the film, which is based around the popular figures that many people will remember from their youth as pencil toppers. The movie will apparently reveal what Trolls fans all over the world have been waiting for… the story behind the colourful nature of the Trolls trademark gravity-defying hair!

Mike Mitchell (Shrek Forever After) is set to direct and he commented, “Anna has proven herself to be a brilliant actress with an amazing singing voice. She’ll inject Poppy with the exact mix of spirit, sass and song that will no doubt give a whole new life to the iconic Troll dolls.”

Troll dolls were born in 1959 when Danish fisherman and woodcutter Thomas Dam, who was too poor to afford a Christmas present for his young daughter Lajla, carved a doll for her based on the legendary Scandinavian troll. They soon became one of the biggest toy crazes of the 1960s. The Trolls experienced a resurgence in the 1990s and their uniquely endearing faces and shocks of colourful hair continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world.

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Matt Riddlehoover’s New Comedy Paternity Leave, Starring Chris Salvatore & Charlie David, Wants Your Help

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paternity-leave2A couple of weeks ago we helped announce Scenes From A Gay Marriage director Matt Riddlehoover‘s new movie, Paternity Leave, with the news he’d signed up gay film luminaries Charlie David (Mulligans, Judas Kiss) and Chris Salvatore (Eating Out series) to star.

Now an IndieGoGo campaign is in full swing for the movie, which is already more than halfway to the $5,000 its hoping to raise, which will allows it to start shooting in the next few month.

Amy Kelly (West Hollywood Motel), Rodiney Santiago (Logo’s The A List: New York), Tia Shearer (Make-out with Violence), Rafael Sochakov (Rent, Footloose) and Jacob York (Topher Payne’s Angry Fags – and pictured above, between Charlie David and Chris Salvatore) are also set to star in the gay-themed movie, which is all about a man who gets pregnant. Riddlehoover co-wrote the script with Dustin Tittle.

Of course there are also plenty of great perks available, ranging from a ‘thanks’ in the credits for $10 to an Executive Producer credit, set visit and cast party if you want to give a full $5,000. Take a look at the pitch video below, and then if you want to help out head over to IndieGoGo. [Read more…]

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Gay Thriller Grinder Asks ‘Is There Really Gay For Pay?’ As It Seeks Crowdfunding Cash

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grinder-kickstarterCrowdfunding is increasingly becoming the way forward for gay-themed movies, which often find themselves starved for cash from more traditional sources. While many are your typical rom-coms and drama, it’s always nice when a thriller is thrown into the mix.

Now we’ve got a new one, Grinder, which has just launched a Kickstarter for $15,000, which it hopes will let it start production this August. The idea is that for $25 or more, you are essentially purchasing a copy of the film before it’s been shot, as most of the incentives include access to the film once it’s finished, either streaming online or on a DVD.

So what’s it’s all about? Well the makers let us know that, ‘Grinder, written by Brandon Ruckdashel (Co-ed Confidential, Changing the Game) will be directed by Emmy winning film director Joe Gallant (The Guiding Light, Avenue X). Upcoming actors Vincent Riley and Richard Biglia will join veteran film actors Ruckdashel, Derrick Damions, and Linda Elizabeth in this New York based thriller.

‘Grinder is a story about a teen boy Luke (Riley) who is seduced into the bright lights of New York city by an older model agent and magazine publisher Rich (Damions). The promises made turn into a dark seduction as Riley’s character is turned from aspiring model into an inexperienced hustler. As the story progresses Luke is met by Tim, a former gay-for-pay hustler who has returned to the lifestyle in a bid to raise enough money to leave town with his girlfriend, but all is not as it seems when it becomes clear that Sarah (Freund) is falling back in love with her old flame Marco (Biglia).’

If that sounds like something that would interest you, take a look at the video below, then head over to the Kickstarter and make a donation. [Read more…]

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Teresa Palmer Joins Luke Bracey & Edgar Ramirez In The Point Break Remake

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teresa-palmerAfter a hiccup where Gerard Butler left and was swiftly replaced by Edgar Ramirez, the remake of Point Break is back on track with Variety reporting that Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies, I Am Number Four) is in talks to join the cast as the female lead.

Luke Bracey is already onboard as FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves in the earlier version), who is assigned to infiltrate a criminal gang who are part of the extreme sports world. Ramirez (previous Patrick Swayze) is head of the gang, Bodhi, while Ray Winstone is set to be Utah’s veteran FBI partner.

Teresa Palmer meanwhile is in negotiations to be Johnny Utah’s love interest, taking over the role that was originally portrayed by Lori Petty in the original version.

Ericson Core (Invincible) is directing from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer (Salt, Total Recall). The film is due out August 7th, 2015.

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