'V' returns with a darker edge Nov 4, 2009
Director R.W. Goodwin told her to go home and watch the original versions of "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "War of the Worlds" and "It Came from Outer Space." He wanted Baird to get familiar with the movies that were the inspiration for his salute to the 1950s creature features. Goodwin's film looks like it was shot in the '50s, when movie monsters were often made of scraps of material and had exposed zippers. (Fresno Bee)
Flaherty: Good-bye to the summer of 2009 Oct 4, 2009
The remake of the 50 s movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still, drove home a clear message. If climate change continues, the earth may suffer irreparably. (Medfield Press, MA)
Bruce Willis' 'Surrogates': The Reviews Are In! Sep 26, 2009
"[It] distinguishes itself from countless other thematically overlapping films by being not about robots run amok, but about humans seduced by the easy life; humanity here has 'advanced' so far that it has become subordinate to its substitute. As a cautionary sci-fier, it's not all that far removed from such classics as 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers.' ". Others don't see "Surrogates" coming close to the realm of classic sci-fi territory. (VHI.com -- Music News)
9/27: Robots Interactive Exhibit Sep 25, 2009
Featured along with C-3PO, famous for his worrying in "Star Wars," are Robby the Robot of "Forbidden Planet" and Gort from "The Day the Earth Stood Still.". "Most of us can think back to a favorite movie robot," Priscella said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Keanu Reeves makes time for 'Crime' Sep 1, 2009
Reeves most recently starred in The Day the Earth Stood Still and plays a supporting role in the Rebecca Miller directed The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, which stars Robin Wright Penn. Henrys Crime is Reevess first comedy since 2003s Somethings Gotta Give. (Variety)
'Alien Trespass' pays tribute to '50s creature features Aug 11, 2009
5" (Universal, 2007, $69.98), lead this week's appealing list of Blu-ray releases. "A River Runs Through It" is a leisurely paced slice of early-20th century America that is a sharp contrast to the many fast-paced, special effects-laden films that seem to dominate today's movie screens. Set in Montana between 1910 and 1940, the film is like a nostalgic journey back through time as it perfectly recreates the period. It was shot on location and is noted for its stunning scenes of the Montana... (Fresno Bee)
District 9 AU Review Aug 11, 2009
This is easily one of the best science fiction films of recent years ; up there with similarly toned works like The Abyss or even the original The Day the Earth Stood Still. Handicam shots of Johannesburg's muted skyline, filled with a tremendous alien craft bearing down silently on upon it and its downtrodden residents, sets the scene perfectly ; two disparate cultures about to clash. (IGN FilmForce)
‘Notorious’ available on Comcast Movies and Events Aug 6, 2009
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL. (Comcast Movies and Events) The 1951 sci-fi classic gets a needless remake. (Boston Globe)
Local artist's mural serves asbackdrop for collection of pedal cars Aug 1, 2009
It also has a drive-in theater that has a scene from the popular 1950s movie The Day the Earth Stood Still shown on the screen. There s a covered bridge inspired by a photograph, and the Majestic Theater. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
This week's Industry Buzz Jul 27, 2009
Okun, whose credits include "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Fantastic Four," hopes to change that with the upcoming VES-sponsored conference Production Summit '09. "This conference is about the fact that visual effects are skewing out of control," Okun said of the October event. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sci Fi and Horror DVDs to Rent with... Jul 27, 2009
Helen Benson (Patricia Neal) gives this command to stop killer robot Gort (Lock Martin) s attack in The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). That s silly, honey. (Suite101.com)
How to Make Science Sexier Jul 27, 2009
In The Day the Earth Stood Still, Jennifer Connelly is a scientist. It definitely cuts against stereotypes in a lot of ways. (Time.com)
Bizarro blockbusters: Asylum crafts an alternative world of summer releases Jul 22, 2009
And no. Certainly it takes a fair amount of imagination to release a DVD sci-fi thriller called "The Day the Earth Stopped" (starring Judd Nelson) the same week Twentieth Century Fox released its big-budget remake of "The Day the Earth Stood Still." And certainly it takes a bit of daring to make a movie called "AVH: Alien Vs. Hunter" that, at least from the font and box art, would potentially confuse any slightly myopic video store customer in search of a copy of "AVP: Alien Vs. Predator.".... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Jackie Chan: Co-star Jaden Smith's kung fu skills put his own son to shame Jul 20, 2009
Jaden Smith costarred with his father in the 2006 movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" and appeared in the 2008 Keanu Reeves sci-fi movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still.". . (FOX61, CT)
Western Montanans recall historic event Jul 20, 2009
I was born 04/22/1944, and was a space cadet, watching live 1950s sci-fi TV shows Captain Midnight, Space Cadets and Space Rangers and movies like Destination Moon and War of the Worlds and The Day the Earth Stood Still. I even made a huge scrapbook with L.A. Times clippings, and included the actual autographs I got from NASA of Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins and many of the NASA flight control managers. (Missoulian, MT)
GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images Jul 15, 2009
Jaden Smith costarred with his father in the 2006 movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" and appeared in the 2008 Keanu Reeves sci-fi movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still.". Copyright 2009 by. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Local UFO research group looks into the unexplained Jul 7, 2009
Berghorn and Cambria both say their fascination with UFOs began as teenagers during the Cold War at a time Hollywood make movies like "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and newspapers frequently ran articles about UFO sightings and crashes. "As a kid, I was fascinated by things that had no explanation," said Cambria. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Ten things to do before summer ends Jul 3, 2009
July 26: "The Day the Earth Stood Still" ... July 27: "The Day the Earth Stood Still" ... July 21: "The Day the Earth Stood Still". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bizarro blockbusters Jul 3, 2009
And no. Certainly it takes a fair amount of imagination to release a DVD sci-fi thriller called "The Day the Earth Stopped" (starring Judd Nelson) the same week that Twentieth Century Fox released its big-budget remake of "The Day the Earth Stood Still." And certainly it takes a bit of daring to make a movie called "AVH: Alien Vs. Hunter" that, at least from the font and box art, would potentially confuse any slightly myopic video store customer in search of a copy of "AVP: Alien Vs. Predator.".... (FOX59, IN)
Letters to the Magazine Editor May 17, 2009
More important, in your haste to characterize early movie aliens as "outright monsters or malevolent geniuses," you failed to consider the stoic, thoughtful, peace-seeking Klaatu, in 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still. Despite being riddled with bullets, Klaatu, played by Michael Rennie, puts the earth on pause, hoping to save it from itself. (Boston Globe)
Scientists Airlift Giant, Endangered Frogs May 10, 2009
Did anyone see "The Day the Earth Stood Still". I think it's a 2 part like the many movies Keanu Reeves likes to film. (CBS News)
New on DVD: 'Benjamin Button' May 8, 2009
The Day the Earth Stood Still. Source: Home Video Essentials, Rentrak Corp.. (USA Today -- Life)
Watertown senior notes Apr 28, 2009
May 28, The Day the Earth Stood Still. A modern adaptation of the seminal 1951 sci-fi film of the same name. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Blu-Ray Review: The Day the Earth S... Apr 19, 2009
Blu-Ray Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still: Visually Intense Sci-Fi Remake Stars Keanu Reeves as Klaatu ... Blu-Ray Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still ... Blu-Ray Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still. (Suite101.com)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (April 12) Apr 12, 2009
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (2008). Enigmatic alien Keanu Reeves and his menacing robot sidekick come to teach us the error of our ways, sternly, in this remake of the classic atomic anxiety parable. (Boston Globe)
New On DVD: 'Bedtime Stories,' 'Doubt' Apr 11, 2009
Also New: 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' (PG-13) Keanu Reeves stars in this remake of director Robert Wise's 1951 science fiction classic about an alien who comes to Earth to warn the planet of impending doom. Reeves assumes Michael Rennie's Klaatu role from the original, while his robot counterpart, Gort, appears in a much bigger scale. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
“Klaatu barada nikto” Apr 6, 2009
In spite of those exorbitant prices, the second film I ever purchased was the 1951 science fiction classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still. If that doesn t prove my admiration for the film, let me add that by now I have seen it more than 20 times, so obviously I m a great fan of the movie and its superbly constructed story (based on Harry Bates Farewell to the Master ). (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Alien Trespass' fun trip to '50s sci-fi flicks Apr 4, 2009
Instead of poking fun at the campiness of 1950s movies such as "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Plan 9 From Outer Space," longtime "X-Files" producer R.W. Goodwin seeks to remind audiences of all the positive qualities of those films - including likable characters, earnest messages and violence that mostly stays off screen. This isn't a remake or even an homage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chances it's worth your cash: Summer '09 edition Mar 21, 2009
My favorite part of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" was seeing the first official trailer for "X-Men Origins: Wolverine.". CIWYC 90. (Juneau Empire)
Saturn Noms Unveiled Mar 12, 2009
(The Spiderwick Chronicles) (Paramount) Lina Leandersson () (Magnolia / Magnet) Dev Patel () (Fox Searchlight) (The Day the Earth Stood Still) (20th Century Fox) Catinca Untaru () (Roadside Attractions) Brandon Walters () (20th Century Fox). Best Director. (IGN FilmForce)
Monsters vs. Watchmen Mar 7, 2009
december 12th; Fox; 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' trailer; Remake; jennifer connolly; movie trailers; variety; keanu reeves; Director Guy Ritchie returns another British gangster film. This time starring '300' stud Guy Ritchie. (Variety)
Watchmen Review Mar 6, 2009
The destruction of the White House and other landmarks in Independence Day have more emotional impact than this sequence, which looks no different than anything seen in the remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. This is the movie's greatest sin: it's two hours of build-up for a pay-off that fails to generate any real impact. (IGN FilmForce)
Watchmen Soundtrack and Original Score Released Today, March 3rd, on Warner Sunset/Reprise Records Mar 4, 2009
Tyler, who also scored the Snyder-directed films 300 and Dawn of the Dead, has also scored the soundtracks to The Day the Earth Stood Still, Showtime's Californication, Slither, Rob Zombie's Halloween, and The Devil's Rejects. He is known for his surprising juxtapositions of music styles and flair for delicate, atmospheric touches, as well as stressing emotional vibrancy over traditional formulas of music compositions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Watchmen' Easter Eggs: Our Favorite Blink-And-You'll-Miss-'Em Moments Mar 3, 2009
"There's also 'The Road Warrior' that you can see, which was a really influential movie for me in the '80s. ... There's some porn, some real porn which is cool. There's a Marvin the Martian [cartoon], which is the one where he's trying to destroy the Earth which speaks to the annihilation of the planet that Ozy's having an issue with at that time. There's 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' which is featured heavily in the graphic novel, and there's 'Fail Safe,' which is another Cold War-era epic."... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Henry Selick on 2-D 'Coraline' Mar 2, 2009
Coraline's Selick on the Fantastic Garden - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. Remarkably, on its fourth weekend, the is still hanging in there--it grossed more than $5 million and placed eighth on its way to some $70-million in total domestic gross--even though. (Variety)
Edison students put on their own United Nations. Mar 1, 2009
The topic was rooted in the science-fiction movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still." The club had teachers play the roles of Klaatu and Gort, the main characters in the movie, to liven up the discussion. "We're discussing issues of mass destruction, and we're using the background of the movie," Santos-Gonzalez says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
NY's tax credit program revamped Feb 28, 2009
The Day the Earth Stood Still' trailer; december 12th; Fox; jennifer connolly; keanu reeves; movie trailers; Remake; variety; Josh Brolin stars as George W. Bush in director Oliver Stone's portrayal of the controversial President. W' trailer; bush; Josh Brolin; Oliver Stone; trailers; variety; video; W trailer; Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Sony's highly anticipated sequel to 'Casino Royale' ; 'Quantum of Solace' trailer; Daniel Craig; embed; free download; James Bond; trailer; variety;... (Multichannel News)
Truth behind real flying saucers revealed! Feb 21, 2009
Hagerty reveals the hidden story of Christ being crucified in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," and observes that "War of the Worlds" is "so deeply entrenched in our culture that there will probably be for the next 100 years.". These discoveries reveal messages that are hidden in our culture today. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Connelly "Into" Her Latest Film's Cast Feb 8, 2009
(CBS) Fresh off of playing Dr. Helen Benson, a Princeton professor trying to save Manhattan from annihilation in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," Jennifer Connelly is now trying to save herself and her friends from relationship disasters in "He's Just Not That Into You.". "It was fun to make. It was really nice to be part of something this kind of light-hearted and fun, a great group of women and men working on it. It was really a great experience for me," Connelly told Early Show co-anchor... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Worldwide Box Office Grossers of 2008 Feb 7, 2009
The Day the Earth Stood Still (Fox). 69. (Variety)
Adventure: The Transporter, Punisher return Feb 7, 2009
20th Century FoxKeanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly star in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," withReeves as Klaatu, an alien from another planet, who arrives as a friend of earth but warns that unless theres peace, the planet could be destroyed ... The Day the Earth Stood Still. (MSNBC -- Movies)
