June 2009
8 posts
Darren Aronofsky: 'Everyone gets cheques now' →
This was one of my favorite parts from the EIFF interview. Glad to see a news organization pick up on it and point out that Aronofsky’s policy is very un-Hollywood.
Jun 29th
Jun 28th
WatchWatch
A five-part YouTube playlist of Darren Aronofsky’s “In Person” interview at EIFF 2009. Thanks to YouTube user nehalemsparkles for uploading them. Read the “Part 6” transcript on Remington’s Blog. Yes, the audio is a little quiet.
Jun 28th
Aronofsky 'not sold on 3D films'  →
Speaking at the Edinburgh Film Festival, The Wrestler director said he found the experience of watching 3D movies “really annoying.” The director admitted the technology had potential however, saying: “I can’t wait to see what Jim Cameron does with it because I’m sure it’ll be mind-blowing and amazing.”
Jun 25th
Black Swan Resurrected, Natalie Portman Attached...
In 2007, Darren Aronofsky was set to direct Black Swan, “a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet,” for Universal Studios. After being shelved, recent developments from CAA show Natalie Portman attached to play the lead, according to THR.com. Mark Heyman, a development exec at Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures, has done a rewrite of John McLaughlin’s...
Jun 22nd
RoboCop Delayed Until 2011 →
According to io9, an MGM spokesman recently confirmed Darren Aronofsky and David Self are still working on a script for RoboCop. However, the movie is now on track for a 2011 release. Aronofsky previously hinted on the Howard Stern Show that he may only be writing a script and no longer attached to direct.
Jun 15th
“‘Obviously, I hope they do a good job and don’t make a mess of it...”
– Ed Neumeier, Moviehole Interview
Jun 15th
Aronofsky Protests Ringling Bros.
Darren Aronofsky recently sent a letter to New York’s Taconic Investments in protest of the company allowing Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus use of their Coney Island property during the summer. In the letter, the director states: It is regrettable that you chose to give Ringling—a circus that has a long history of animal abuse and neglect and that has had unnumerable...
Jun 8th