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If you look at a TV lineup these days, fantasy and horror take up much of the schedule. It is unsurprising companies try and gain a footing in that market share by any means possible. Today, Vulture are reporting that whilst in the very early stages, a Charmed Reboot is in the works and CBS have ordered a pilot script.

The reboot is described as a

“re-imagining of the original series centred around four sisters who discover their destiny – to battle against the forces of evil using their witchcraft.”

Charmed focused on three sisters who were magically linked and fought the week to week demon whilst dealing with love, life and whatever else people dealt with in the 90′s (probably not having Iphones yet). After Season 3, Shannon Doherty decided to part ways with the show and Rose McGowan was brought in as the fourth, until then unknown sister who re-established the Power of Three and continued the show. In fact, the demise of Prue paved the way for a fresh new dynamic to the point where the show may not have lived as long with Prue alive.

Charmed was on my favourite shows in my early teens and I’m unsure about this. For a long time I hoped for some kind of reunion episode or spin off season. This can potentially work however, for me, if they can get a cast that has the same dynamic as the original and also if it works to gets rid of the sillier elements to create something a little bit more dark. I don’t want to see a show in the same vein of True Blood, Twilight etc. What also interests me is the talk of “four sisters”. I assume what was a plot device to continue the show originally will be reintroduced from the beginning.

Source: Vulture

What say you? Are you excited about the prospect of seeing a new interpretation of the Halliwell sisters? Or should this demon remain locked in the Book of Shadows?

Welcome to the Pre-Weekend Recap for the week of October 25, 2013! Did school or work prevent you from sitting around listening to podcasts and reading geeky articles all day? Never fear, the Pre-Weekend Recap is here to help! Below you’ll find a brief highlight reel of some of the cool stories and features the One of Us crew presented this week. All you have to do is click on the images and you’re set.

Of course, while these features are a fine starting point, I encourage you to spend your entire weekend combing through all of our content, because who really needs sunlight?

Write A Movie With Us

Attention all creative types! One of Us’ newest feature, Write A Movie With Us, debuts next week! Starting Halloween and continuing every Friday for the next seven weeks, you can join fellow One of Us contributors in a series of discussions about the horror genre. You’ll be pitching dialogue, developing characters, setting scenes, and otherwise contributing your ideas which will eventually be written into one incredible script. Additionally, you’ll be working alongside our Chris Harrison and two notable directors I’ll tell you about in just a second. No previous experience required! For more details about this ambitious project, check out the preview page here.

15 Seconds of Horror

We had a major premiere here this week, the debut of the first Instagram horror film, 15 Seconds of Horror. Directors Tim Buel & Cody Rhyse are the two visionaries behind this project and from what I can tell, they are masters of their craft. The popular micro-video app was implemented to produce a series of horror shorts, which is a much more productive use of Instagram than anything else I’ve ever seen hosted on it. Tim and Cody released their unique and creative endeavor right here on One of Us first and we couldn’t be prouder to have it. Did I mention they’ll be working with us throughout the duration of Write A Movie With Us? Once you check out the video, you’ll realize you’ll be collaborating with some top-level talent. Don’t forget to share it with everyone you’ve ever met!

From De Lion’s Mouth: JC’s Top 10 NBA Games to Watch This Season

If there’s one person who knows basketball, it’s J.C. Deleon. He’s been an avid NBA fan for decades and he knows a thing or two about the game. This week, J.C. wrote the first of a new series of editorials dedicated to basketball and the people who make it worth watching. In this entry, you’ll find out which games you ought to keep your eye on this upcoming season, in addition to J.C.’s predictions about who might win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. Definitely something you’ll want to read if you’re hyped for the return of basketball!

Digital Noise Episode 16: War of the Monsters

Look, I didn’t want you guys to find out this way, but you’ll hear it anyway, so you might as well hear it from me. Brian and Chris are dead. That’s all right, take all the time you need. While they may be loose from their mortal coils, what is dead may never die. Alongside specterly special guest Matt Frank, Brian and Chris are reviewing the latest Blu-Ray and DVD releases, including Pacific Rim. Of course, they’re also giving away some movies to some lucky listeners, so don’t miss out on your chance to win. Pour one out for our fallen hosts, then press play.

Trailer Reaction: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America is easily my favorite superhero in comics and I am eagerly counting down until April 4, 2014 (160 days, for the curious). I was going to write the trailer reaction myself, but all I could come up with was an entire page of smiley face emoticons, “woo” with three paragraphs worth of o’s, and a bunch of expletives. Thankfully, INTERN-Net crew member Thomas Mariani is much more adept with his words than I am with mine. His reaction to the Winter Soldier trailer lays out exactly what he is so hyped for this film and why anyone who isn’t is probably a secret communist.

Halloween comes to the INTERN-Net Show!

The INTERN-Net Show is badass. It has a dude with a beard and an accent, plus your input has a direct impact on the shape of the program and its topics. Take next week’s episode for example. Chris Harrison has presented a few questions about Halloween and the horror genre and your answers will be used to fuel the discussion. All you have to do is click the image above, read the questions, and answer them in the comment section. You’re basically making the show yourself, and all you have to do is express your opinions on the internet. Little effort, big reward!

Chairman of the Board: The Traitor Among Us

Our resident Dungeon Master, Mr. Jacob Hall, is back with reviews of two games, Shadows Over Camelot and Battlestar Galactica. These games were made for the person who loves to bring everyone else down with the sinking ship. Take a look at Jacob’s article and find out how great it is to betray your friends as a knight in the fields of Arthurian legend and as a Cylon in deep space.

That’s all for this week! But one last thing: be sure to purchase the Watch a Movie With Us audio commentaries for Carrie and Halloween. You can enjoy these classic films side by side with the One of Us crew for only $1.99 and every purchase helps to keep the lights on here. Click the link below and nab these because they are perfect for the holiday!

Walk into any comic book store these days and ask the clerk what are some of the best Marvel books out there right now and invariably you will find the person turning the conversation to Daredevil. The House of Ideas has enjoyed renewed interest and increased sales for the ol’ Hornhead due to the efforts of writer Mark Waid and talented artists artists such as Javier Rodriguez and Chris Samnee. This run of Daredevil has consistently sat on Diamond’s Top 100 Comics list for months now and even managed to snag an Eisner, so why does it sound like Marvel is going to pull the plug on this series?

From a comment made by editor Steve Wacker in the letters column of the latest issue of Daredevil talking about the “finale to this era of Daredevil” to a tweet from Chris Samnee of a upcoming cover to Daredevil #36 that has the words “DD Vol 3 2011-2013” written on a box next to Matt Murdock and which the artist described it as the “final issue,” it seems clear that Marvel is bringing this book to a close. This has sent a shockwave through the the hearts of the fandom (myself included) as well as some confusion and outcry as to the cancellation of the book, given its strong numbers.

Hope has come however from an interview Newsarama published earlier in the week with Mark Waid in which the writer said in regards to the future of Daredevil:

“They’re…interesting. And quite unexpected and quite familiar at the same time. They may or may not involve a drastic shift in Matt Murdock’s career and lifestyle. But we do know this one thing for sure: the Waid/Samnee/Rodriguez/Caramagna team isn’t going anywhere, and we’re striving for new heights!”

What this most likely means then is that Marvel will be relaunching the book with a new number one issue with the same creative team we know and love taking Matt Murdock down a new direction. The book will also probably keep the lighter and more upbeat tone Waid & Co. already set instead of returning to the well-known dark noir-ish tone Frank Miller set for the character back in the 1980s as this tonal shift is one of the main things that attracted folks back to the character. The current heads of Marvel are too crafty not to exploit the popularity this team and the buzz they have created for Daredevil, which makes this fan fairly sure that this isn’t so much an end as the beginning of a new chapter.

As always we want to hear from you, let us know what you think is going on with Daredevil in the comments below!

Via CBR and Newsarama

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Many games claim to be horror games, but City of Horror may be the most horrifying game you’ll ever play. Not because of the hordes of zombies threatening to tear your group of survivors to pieces, but because you and everyone at the table will do everything in your power to keep your team alive…even if it means stabbing you best friend in the back.

Join me as I struggle to survive the zombie invasion and the machinations of Daniel Kalbacher, Toni Salisbury, Brian Salisbury and Tyler Mager in a game of City of Horror.

Jacob and Daniel Reds — Apparently, our group thought color-coordination would save them, with Jacob and Daniel in red…

Toni and Tyler Greens — And Toni and Tyler in Green!

Brian, seen here with his weird prison tattoo, went a decidedly different direction

Or, more appropriately, join me as I attempt to survive their machinations. After all, the real monster isn’t the walking corpse, it’s the players to your left and right! This episode of the Die Cast has more cursing, screaming and betraying than any podcast you’ll hear this year. So barter canned goods, vote to see who dies, blow up the water tower and hit play!

Brian Inappropriately Uses the Antidote!

Halloween is brilliant, Simply Brilliant. If you haven’t noticed already, Halloween is one of the most exciting times for us here at OneOfUs. A legitimate time to discuss all things horror and a time when all things horror are brought to the forefront.

The INTERN-net show is no different and in my effort to get away from reading the news and creating a discussion show, I want to hear from you guys!

So lets create a discussion that I can continue on the show. Here are some questions for you for you to explore, and be as creative, funny, silly as you like.

1. We’ve had plenty of horror icons come to blows throughout history, but which iconic character comes out on top in the ultimate battle for you? And why?

2. Many franchises have peaked. Many are considered dead (Halloween for example). So looking at potentially rebooting these franchises or creating another sequel, how would you bring these films back for a modern audience – pick your franchise, pick how you’d bring it back.

3. A nice and simple one – your top ten horror movies of all time. Lets create a list of much watches for this Halloween. They can be as obvious or obscure as you want.

Got something else to say? Want to create discussion on the show about another Halloween related topic? Do comment below and start that conversation.

Look out for the INTERN-net Show later this week and I look forward to reading your comments!

Passionate about Horror? Why not write a movie us? or download some great horror related commentaries from resident Horror geeks Brian Salisbury, Chris Cox and Rage Select’s very own Jason Murphy.

Over 30 years after his untimely death, John Belushi’s story will be committed to screen for the first time… if you don’t count that horrid adaptation of Wired starring Michael Chiklis. Then again, who does?

A second stab at the Belushi biopic has been in the works for several years. Initially, that version was under The Hangover trilogy director Todd Phillips with a script written by Steven Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness, The Weather Man, and the upcoming Secret Life of Walter Mitty). Now, Phillips has stepped out of the production and Conrad is stepping in to direct the film. This will be Conrad’s second feature after 2008’s The Promotion, which he also wrote.

In terms of onscreen talent, sources say that Conrad has spoken with actors like Emile Hirsch (Milk, Killer Joe), Adam Devine (Workaholics, Pitch Perfect) and Joaquin Phoenix for the part of Belushi and Nelson Franklin (New Girl, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) for the part of Dan Aykroyd, Belushi’s friend and frequent co-star in projects like Saturday Night Live, 1941 and Blues Brothers. The real life Aykroyd, along with John’s widow Judy Belushi Pisano, will produce the film.

This is another troubling project. Sure, I do love John Belushi. Who doesn’t? The man’s life, while short, was full of ground breaking work and tragic elements that could make for a phenomenal biopic. I can still remember reading Bob Woodward’s book Wired: The Short Life and Fast Times of John Belushi as a high schooler and being intrigued by all the crazy stories involving Belushi, paritculalry the one that opens the book where Blues Brothers director John Landis tries to get a coked out John on set.

However, with Aykroyd and Belushi’s widow producing, it seems unlikely that the more harsh aspects of his life will be quite as interesting, as both were quite vocal about their issues with Woodward’s work on Wired. Plus, Steven Conrad’s work in previous films hasn’t impressed me that much, from the very bland Pursuit of Happyness to the infuriatingly insufferable Weather Man. I’m not saying that I want a sensationalized look at the comedic legend, but skimping on the crazed nature of his last few years would be a disservice to the potential power of Belushi’s tragic end and it seems like the people behind the project might end up doing this, much in the same way that the surviving members of Queen are supposedly doing with the upcoming Freddie Mercury biopic.

The biggest point of interest for me is the casting aspect. While some of the choices up here may raise eyebrows due to their lack of the heft that helped identify Belushi’s persona, but the performers supposedly in contention have shown to be quite dedicated to their roles. The one that interests me most is Emile Hirsch, who throws himself into roles like Into the Wild and has the same facial structure that made people interested in Jack Black for the role during the first production.

So, should these production go on with the crew involved or should they just leave the samurai robe on the rack backstage at 30 Rockefeller Plaza? Post your comments below!

via The Hollywood Reporter

That’s right, boys and girls, break out your shields, dress up in your best red, white & blue and prepare to fight against bullies because Captain America is back in action!

In this sequel to 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger and ninth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe overall, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is trying to settle into contemporary life in Washington D.C. when a S.H.I.E.L.D. compatriot is attacked, forcing him to explore a hidden mystery that could endanger the world. After investigating with Natasha “Black Widow” Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Cap decides to enlist the help of The Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and face off against the titular adversary – The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan).

Now, let me preface by saying this – I haven’t read the Ed Brubaker Winter Soldier storyline this is based on, as I’m not the biggest comic book reader. Before you throw your stones, I’ll defend myself by stating that I am a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hell, I’ll even forgive a lot of the issues with Iron Man 2 on a good day. But, in terms of the Captain America character, I was a huge fan of his portrayal in his introductory film and how he was integrated into the larger universe with The Avengers, so I’ve naturally been quite giddy about this sequel. Watch the trailer below:

From the looks of it, this might just surpass its predecessor. There seems to be more of an emphasis on Cap’s skills not only on a physical level, but also on an espionage level. The first film emphasized more on developing Steve Rogers as a character and playing with the WWII era it was set in rather than directly on action or infiltration. Yet, as seen in the trailer, it looks as if Rogers has come into his own as a full on badass by not only jumping out of planes like he did in the 1940s, but also dealing with the inner workings of S.H.I.E.L.D. It’s clear that the man has gone from being a mere soldier to being an agent all his own, which will surely be challenged by the introduction of the eponymous villain of the film. Plus, the dude has the balls to decline a date offer from Scarlett Johansson in favor of his duty. THAT takes dedication to your job.

Speaking of Johansson, the rest of the cast also seems to be fully invested. The scenes with Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie seem to emphasize the climate of the situation at hand, but not in an over the top “You Need To Save The World, Cap” kind of fashion like in the first film. Sure, there’s plenty of explosions and spectacle in there, but it looks as if all the characters are trying to deal with it in a very covert way. Even with the glimpses we get of The Winter Soldier himself feel like a far cry from the maniacal actions of The Red Skull in The First Avenger. The way he carries himself and catches Cap’s shield feels far more calculated and therefore all the more intimidating.

On a more visual note, huge kudos should go to directing brothers Anthony and Joe Russo (primarily known for their work on television comedies like Community, Arrested Development and Happy Endings) for managing to capture the look director Joe Johnston set up with the initial film while still making it feel sleek and modern. Who knew that the guys behind You, Me and Dupree could pull this off?

But what about those of you out there? Do you think Captain America: The Winter Soldier can be another fun entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or will it be a pot hole on the road to Avengers: Age of Ultron? Post your thoughts below!

Via Marvel UK’s YouTube Channel

Hello loyal OOU.netties! If you haven’t known already, Spike Lee, director of the likes of The Inside Man and Malcolm X, is doing a remake of a little Korean revenge film called Oldboy, originally directed by Chan-Wook Park. The original film premiered in 2003, and the press was taken by storm. The general consensus essentially says that the film is brilliantly shocking and beautifully twisted, always keeping you guessing where this narrative is going. Fast forward 10 years later, and it seems like Oldboy is back in black! This time, it seems like Mr. Lee is taking a more grounded and gritty approach to this tale of vengeance, while adding some dark humor via Samuel L. Jackson (no pun intended).

The lovely folks at IGN were able to visit the set during their filming in New Orleans. They said that the scenes they were filming didn’t show them much, but they were able to sit down with the director, cast, and writer, and probe them for what it is they are trying to accomplish with this remake. This is what Spike had to say about it:

“I call it a reinterpretation. Now, you can have Oscar Hammerstein’s ‘My Favorite Things,’ but when John Coltrane played that, that sh*t sounds different. You know, it’s different. It’s a great film, but this is going to be a reinterpretation. It’s not Julie Andrews singing ‘My Favorite Things.’ It’s John Coltrane who’s playing it! That’s the way I look at it.”

Also, Josh Brolin who plays the main titular character also briefly mentioned what Chan-Wook Park had to say on the matter of this remake:

“Spike and I have been friends for a few years now and this came up. It sounded like a good idea but I felt I needed to get the blessing of Chan-wook Park before I did it. So I called him and said, ‘What do you think of us doing this?’ Then he said, ‘Absolutely. F***ing love remakes.’ He said just don’t do it the same and that was kind of a paranoia that I think we all had.”

I am a HUGE fan of the original because of a plethora of reasons. One of them being its distinctive style. The cinematography and its mise-en-scène (ugh, excuse the pretentiousness) have a very Asian flare to it. The sense of symmetry in the way Chan-Wook Park works with the camera and the blocking of his actors is very hypnotic. There will be scenes that will make your jaw drop, and then shatter it with a hammer.

My favorite aspect of the film of course, is its story. The premise is simple. A guy gets kidnapped and contained for 15 years, and then gets released by his captor with a lot of money. His captor then wants him to figure out who he is, and why he contained him. As the story unfolds, it becomes very complicated and pretty fucked up. There will be moments of revelation that will shock you. The story, amidst its twisted violence that almost feels Shakespearean in the way Mr. Park executes it, really has this poetic center. It has this certain contemplation about revenge, and proposes the dilemma of how far can someone take revenge to the point where it isn’t worth it, and ends up destroying your life. It isn’t saying that revenge is bad, but rather that it is meaningless, because in the deadly game of vengeance, in the end nobody wins.

Original film aside, I am pretty excited about this remake, solely from the words being said by Lee and Brolin. It seems like they aren’t trying to cash in and ride on the coattails of Park’s masterpiece, but rather they felt genuinely compelled to tell their own version of this story. Lee’s analogy about the different jazz musicians, combined with them actually having the blessing from Chan-Wook Park calms my nerves quite a bit. Before you groan, saying that this will be a masterpiece being ruined by being Americanized, let me make two quick points:

1. Spike Lee is a bit of a controversial director to say the least. He is known to have a radical pro African American agenda, and almost seems schizophrenic in his choice of projects. He goes from directing 4 Little Girls, a serious documentary about the racial terrorist bombing of an African American church, to Bamboozled, a blatant criticism and borderline hate letter to how African Americans are represented in the media, to The Inside Man, which was a really bad-ass heist film, that in my opinion, put an original spin on the genre. So this guy isn’t necessarily what you would call the poster child of Hollywood. However, if you give him the right material, he has the potential to create something pretty good.

2. There has been American remakes of foreign films that are actually good. David Fincher’s Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, was made within the same spirit of the original, and did it justice. It is arguable that the film is basically the exact same movie, but you can tell that Mr. Fincher put in his own stylistic twists to make it feel just different enough. A better example would be Martin Scorsese’s The Departed. That film was a remake of the Chinese film Infernal Affairs, and BOTH films are phenomenal. The Departed went on to win Oscars for best motion picture, and best adapted screenplay.

So who knows? This film has the potential to be something pretty good. I am cautiously excited! What about you guys? Whatever it is, comment below, let One of Us know!

Via IGN

He’ll be back.

In an exclusive report from Deadline Hollywood, it has been confirmed by maverick director James Cameron himself that Miles Quaritch, the main antagonist of Avatar played by Stephen Lang, will return in not one but all three planned sequels to the super-smash hit. Cameron expressed his enthusiasm for the character’s return by saying:

“Steven was so memorable in the first film, we’re privileged to have him back. I’m not going to say exactly how we’re bringing him back, but it’s a science fiction story, after all. His character will evolve into really unexpected places across the arc of our new three-film saga. I really look forward to working with such a gifted actor, who’s also become a good friend.”

After a lengthy string of production news since the first film’s release, it was recently reported that production of these sequels will start in late 2014, with a possibility that they will be filmed back-to-back for yearly releases. They are currently scheduled to be released sequentially in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

*SPOILERS FOR AVATAR BEYOND THIS POINT (if you somehow inexplicably managed not to see it yet)*

Being the sucker that I am for seeing independently-minded creators have fun with their little worlds, this sounds plenty exciting. While I can’t deny that the villain Lang played was nothing deep or spectacular, he served his purpose for Avatar well enough as the war-mongering asshole everyone hates that disrupts the peaceful nature of the benevolent creatures we’re rooting for. His death at the end of the film was satisfying, sure, but to me I feel he’s too good of a love-to-hate villain to use for only one installment in Cameron’s growing universe. Besides, the prospect of Quaritch being resurrected from a relatively brutal demise is something to look forward to seeing played out in the sequels, as the possibilities are endless in how entertaining it could be. Cyborg, clone, whatever — I just want to have an already effective villain continue to be in what will surely be a grand space opera saga.

What do you guys think? Do you think bringing Quaritch back is a good or bad idea? Any ideas of what would make a better antagonist? Post your thoughts in the comments below!

Via Deadline Hollywood

And the media tornado surrounding director Zack Snyder’s upcoming Batman Vs. Superman movie keeps a-twirllin’. As with any movie with this much hype and anticipation the rumors and speculations run wild, one such rumor that has garnered much attention is that Wonder Woman might appear in the film. If you read my recent article on Wonder Woman than you know that Warner Bros. is very interested on getting the mighty Amazon on either the big or small screen in the near future and since Wonder Woman is part of DC Comic’s “trinity” (the other to being Batman and Superman) it makes sense that they may try and sneak her into this movie.

This Monday, Warner Bros.’ president of creative development and worldwide production Greg Silverman spoke to Variety about the Wonder Woman rumors. While he would neither confirm nor deny Wonder Woman’s involvement in the film, Silverman wanted to assure people that “We are taking it all very seriously and are trying to do a plan that’s respectful to those characters and maximizes the stories as best they can”. This seems to suggest that if Diana is to appear in the movie it will be only a cameo because adding Wonder Woman in any large capacity would unnecessarily complicate the film. One would think that if Wonder Woman played any significant role in the film the creative minds at Warner Bros. would have been quick to add her name to the title. They could still use the cameo as a launching place for either a movie or TV series provided they cast an actress who would then go on to star in that project.

Silverman also spoke briefly in support of Ben Affleck’s casting as Batman in the film, stating that Affleck wasn’t cast on a whim as they considered a long list of both stars and fresh face unknowns before deciding Affleck was indeed was the right choice for the job.

As always, we encourage discussion in the comments, let us know if you think Wonder Woman should make an appearance in Batman Vs Superman and would you rather she get her own movie or TV show?

Via Variety

‘Charmed’ to be rebooted

The Pre-Weekend Recap: October 25, 2013

Popular Marvel Title ‘Daredevil’ Coming To An End

The Die Cast: City of Horror, or How to be a Backstabbing Bastard in the Zombie Apocalypse

Join me as I struggle to survive the zombie invasion and the machinations of Daniel Kalbacher, Toni Salisbury, Brian Salisbury and Tyler Mager in a game of City of Horror.

Halloween comes to the INTERN-net show!

John Belushi Biopic Back on Track

Trailer Reaction: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

‘Oldboy’ Looks Like a New Man

‘Avatar’ sequel’s villain will be very familiar

Not Even The Lasso Of Truth Can Compel Warner Bros. To Spill On If Wonder Woman Will Appear In Upcoming ‘Batman Vs. Superman’