A bloodier Dracula rises again Nov 3, 2009
But while many of the original characters are here -- troubled couple Jonathan and Mina Harker and vampire hunter Van Helsing among them -- the horror has gotten a 21st-century update. The sex and violence that Stoker deftly alluded to in the original are, at times, front and center in his descendant's sequel. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Whats your favorite scary movie? Here are 8 to scream about Oct 31, 2009
Terence Fisher directed this fast-paced, efficient thriller about the duel between Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) and his adversary, the urbane and skillful Dr. Van Helsing (Peter Cushing). The movie made both actors horror stars, forever linking performers and characters. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Book Buzz - Vampires Oct 29, 2009
Look for the following: Blade Trinity, Let the Right One In, Shadow of the Vampire, Twilight, UltraViolet, Underworld, Van Helsing, and of course Dracula. Carolyn Larson, head librarian at Lihu e Public Library, brings you the buzz on new, popular and good books available at your neighborhood library. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Wanna See Another G.I. Joe TV Spot? You Do? Well, Here Ya Go! Oct 27, 2009
Van Helsing for the win. Check out the 4th TV spot below. (Multichannel News)
Stoker descendant pens new Dracula novel Oct 25, 2009
" That most feared of all Victorian bloodletters, who was never caught or identified, seemed perfect grist for the authors' bloody mill. Stoker and Holt's tale finds the heroes of Bram's novel 25 years older -- but none the wiser, or happier. Bram's wise, eccentric scientist-theologian, Dr. Abraham van Helsing, has one foot in the grave, but he hangs on, convinced that Dracula will be back. His protg, Dr. Jack Seward, has become a morphine addict obsessed with the Ripper murders. Bram's hero,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Stan Helsing Oct 23, 2009
The hero, Stan, keeps denying all signs that he is the legendary monster killer Van Helsing ... The hero, Stan, keeps denying all signs that he is the legendary monster killer Van Helsing. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Dacre Stoker writes sequel to Bram's classic Oct 22, 2009
The sequel begins in 1912, 24 years later, and it revisits original characters Mina and Jonathan Harker, Dr. Jack Seward, Arthur Holmwood and famed vampire hunter Dr. Abraham Van Helsing. The Harkers' marriage has been strained since Mina was seduced by the Dark Prince. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Flicks: Vampires have endured worse things than Twilight Oct 22, 2009
Some bad, Van Helsing, sorry Hugh. Suckfest. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Dracula Films Oct 13, 2009
Terence Fisher directed a cast which included two men who would go on to cement their places as giants of cinema, and the horror genre in particular, as Christopher Lee donned the cloak of Dracula, and Peter Cushing took up the stake to become Van Helsing ... A more revisionist but still notable version appeared in 1979, with Frank Langella as the Count and Laurence Olivier as Van Helsing ... The spin-offs began in 1936 when Edward van Sloan, Van Helsing to Lugosi s Dracula, reprised his... (Suite101.com)
The Garlic Years Sep 24, 2009
and the resurrection: Buffy kicked off the longest vampire surge yet, opening the door to Blade, the Underworld films, John Carpenter's Vampires, Van Helsing, and the multimedia blockbuster Twilight series. By any measure, 2006 was the vampirest year of all time. (Slate)
Beckinsale makes the most of 'Whiteout' Sep 12, 2009
"The mystery surrounds the first ever murder in Antarctica. U.S. deputy marshal Carrie Stetko's (Kate Beckinsale) investigation of a dead body on an icy plain leaves her with a suspect pool that's rather shallow: only a handful of scientists, workers and researchers. Stetko has only a few hours to solve the crime as a major storm is forcing an evacuation. The problem is she can't tell friend from foe.Director Dominic Sena uses the barren landscape to create an overwhelming feel of isolation that... (Fresno Bee)
Kate Beckinsale Braves The Freezing Cold For 'Whiteout' Sep 11, 2009
While films like "The Golden Bowl," "Nothing but the Truth" and "Laurel Canyon" have underperformed, the "Underworld" films have coupled with "Van Helsing" to make her the queen of fanged, sexy cinema. This week, Beckinsale returns with "Whiteout," an ice-cold thriller based on the beloved 1998 comic book of the same name. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cinema File: 'G.I. Joe' launches surprising attack (with PODCAST) Aug 13, 2009
Sommers is responsible for some of the dumbest summer action films, among them "The Mummy's Revenge" and the indefensible "Van Helsing," and I remain convinced he used my most beloved childhood toy line (and cartoon series) against me in retaliation for all the bad things I've ever said about him as a director. The PG-13-rated "G.I. Joe" features a higher body count than any horror film I've seen in recent memory and maintains a jaw-dropping level of violence throughout its near two-hour running... (Athens Banner-Herald)
‘G.I. Joe' review: Worst ‘blockbuster' of summer Aug 9, 2009
I have been buying my coffee at BNG for years, and have always been greeted with a smile and a friendly (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Review: 'G.I. Joe' Completes Intended Mission Aug 8, 2009
Sure, it's not brain-surgery or Shakespeare, but Sommers, the director of "The Mummy" and "Van Helsing," has never been afraid to admit that the main thing he wants to accomplish with his movie is rip-roaring adventure. And while he makes moves with a couple of the main characters that will certainly raise eyebrows among the diehard fans, the film should easily win over its target audience (anyone from age 7 into their teens) and for those who grew up on the cartoon Joe, it will reawaken the... (Click2Houston, TX)
What's Playing Aug 6, 2009
Directed by Stephen Sommers ("Van Helsing"). (Rene Rodriguez, McClatchy Newspapers) 118 min. PG-13. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In parkas, armor, 'G.I. Joe' team is hot on the trail of terrorists Aug 6, 2009
Directed by (, Van Helsing), G.I. Joe cost an estimated $175 million and is an important tentpole for. It marks a relaunch of the characters for toymaker Hasbro. (USA Today)
Audiences will be among first to see 'G.I. Joe' Aug 6, 2009
It comes from director Stephen Sommers, whose previous films include The Mummy and Van Helsing. Devin Faraci from the film Web site is one of the few writers who have seen it for review purposes, and not just for junket interviews. (The Augusta Chronicle)
No go: Paramount won't show critics G.I. Joe Aug 5, 2009
It comes from director Stephen Sommers, whose previous films include "The Mummy" and "Van Helsing.". Can it match Transformers. (MSNBC -- News)
Daily TV listings Jul 28, 2009
Van Helsing 7 p.m. (FX). Hyperactive homage to Universal horror films with Hugh Jackman as the monster hunter. (Boston Globe)
* PLANET POP Jul 13, 2009
The 35-year-old star of films like Pearl Harbor, Underworld and Van Helsing was not in court for the settlement of her action against Express Newspapers, the Press Association reported. Her solicitor said that the story in the Express last month was entirely false and had caused considerable embarrassment and harm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Horror Of Dracula Jul 10, 2009
As Dracula's eternal enemy, Dr. Van Helsing, Cushing proves a resourceful foil to the inhuman Count. It never feels like either of the actors are just phoning in performances. (Suite101.com)
G.I. Joe producer: Firing rumors arent true Jun 16, 2009
An online rumor that emerged on Thursday, which stated that Sommers, who has helmed such films as The Mummy and Van Helsing, was fired from the summer movie and replaced by edited Stuart Baird after the film tested poorly with audiences. However, in an interview with film Web site Latino Review posted on Thursday afternoon, G.I. Joe producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura shot down the rumors. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Scary monster Cheney May 28, 2009
Where is Van Helsing when you need him. Monroe Celestin. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
From The Sassy Girl to The Sassy Heroine May 25, 2009
com - From The Sassy Girl to The Sassy Heroine. From The Sassy Girl to The Sassy Heroine Posted: 25 May 2009 1526 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Hugh Jackman to Be Honored with Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theater Apr 16, 2009
He also had leading roles in Someone Like You, Swordfish, Van Helsing and Kate and Leopold, receiving for the latter a 2002 Golden Globe. For his portrayal of the 1970s singer-songwriter Peter Allen in the Broadway musical The Boy From Oz, Jackman received the 2004 Tony Award for best actor in a musical, as well as Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tough as adamantium Apr 10, 2009
After X-Men, came a string of Hollywood movies including Kate ld, Swordfish, Van Helsing, The Prestige, The Fountain and most recently Australia. Last November, People magazine called Jackman the Sexiest Man Alive. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Congressman: Pelosi 'crazy,' 'mean as a snake'... Apr 8, 2009
We should do a Van Helsing on D.C.Yes, pitchforks and torches. Get rid of the evil and lets get back to liberty. (The Drudge Report)
Fragile. A Ghost Story: DVD Movie R... Mar 16, 2009
This 2005 movie stars Calista Flockhart (Ali McBeal, Brothers & Sisters) as nurse Amy Nicholls and Richard Roxburgh (Van Helsing, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) as Dr Robert Marcus. Directed by Jaume Balaguero (, 2002), this a creepy ghost story set in an old children s hospital (Mercy Falls Children s Hospital), that is in the process of closing down. (Suite101.com)
Oscars host Jackman chosen for his 'sense of occasion' Feb 22, 2009
His other film credits include "The Prestige," "The Fountain," "Van Helsing," "Kate ld" and "Swordfish". Jackman won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "The Boy from Oz". (Hindu)
iDracula iPhone Review Feb 21, 2009
As an answer to the shooter genre on iPhone, iDracula mixes up classic monsters from the Transylvanian countryside with some outrageous, "Van Helsing meets Doom" weaponry. With two on-screen dials, players hop into a run-and-gun arcade offering along the lines of a Castlevania-inspired Geometry Wars. (IGN Wireless Games)
