The Spiderwick Chronicles

HollywoodChicago.com Interview: ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ Writer Holly Black on First Feature Film

HollywoodChicago.com — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:19:52 -0500

CHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com publisher Adam Fendelman has interviewed “The Spiderwick Chronicles” writer and co-executive producer Holly Black about her first feature-film fantasy adaptation, why she loves fairies so much and how she developed the film’s unique characters.

Click here to listen to the Holly Black interview!

“The Spiderwick Chronicles,” which opened on Feb. 14, stars Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, David Strathairn, Seth Rogen and Martin Short.

Click here to see our huge “The Spiderwick Chronicles” image gallery!

“The Spiderwick Chronicles” writer Holly Black
Image courtesy of Holly Black

Freddie Highmore in “The Spiderwick Chronicles”.
Image credit: IMDb

By ADAM FENDELMAN
Editor-in-Chief
HollywoodChicago.com
adam@hollywoodchicago.com

Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles,’ ‘Run Fatboy Run,’ ‘Be Kind Rewind,’ ‘Penelope,’ ‘Semi-Pro’

HollywoodChicago.com — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:22:13 -0500

CHICAGO – Free advance-screening movie passes. No catch. Just click the link and RSVP.

This week, we have passes for “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” “Penelope,” “In Bruges,” “Caramel,” “Run Fatboy Run,” “Jumper,” “Be Kind Rewind” and “Semi-Pro”. These passes go quickly, so if you’re interested in a particular film, snag your free ticket now!

Snag your “The Spiderwick Chronicles” pass!
Feb. 7 in Orlando
Feb. 7 in Tampa
Feb. 7 in West Palm Beach
Feb. 12 in South Miami
Feb. 12 in Orlando
Feb. 12 in Tampa
Snag your “Penelope” pass!
Feb. 7 in Philadelphia
Feb. 12 in Aventura, Fla.
Feb. 13 in Royal Palm Beach
Feb. 14 in Tampa
Feb. 19 in Orlando
Feb. 19 in Tampa
Feb. 23 in South Miami
Feb. 23 in Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Feb. 23 in Tampa
Feb. 23 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Feb. 13 in Royal Palm Beach
Feb. 26 in Ft. Lauderdale
Feb. 28 in South Miami
Feb. 28 in Orlando
Feb. 28 in Tampa
Feb. 28 in West Palm Beach
Snag your “In Bruges” pass!
Feb. 7 in West Valley City, Utah
Snag your “Caramel” pass!
Feb. 11 in La Jolla, Calif.
Snag your “Run Fatboy Run” pass!
Feb. 12 in Los Angeles
Snag your “Jumper” pass!
Feb. 13 in San Francisco
Snag your “Be Kind Rewind” pass!
Feb. 18 in Denver
Feb. 19 in Birmingham, Mich.
Snag your “Semi-Pro” pass!
Feb. 25 in Denver
Feb. 25 in Salt Lake City

By ADAM FENDELMAN
Editor-in-Chief
HollywoodChicago.com
adam@hollywoodchicago.com

250 Free Tickets Available For Advance Chicago Screening of ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’

HollywoodChicago.com — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:43:34 -0500

CHICAGO – We just received word that 250 advance-screening tickets are now available for a free Chicago screening of “The Spiderwick Chronicles”. These tickets will surely go quickly, so if you’re interested in this film, follow the steps below with haste.

This Chicago screening is on Feb. 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.).

Freddie Highmore in “The Spiderwick Chronicles”.
Photo credit: IMDB

“The Spiderwick Chronicles” is suitable for parents and their children ages eight and up. These tickets are being offered by GoFobo.com in partnership with FilmMetro.com, which also deals with HollywoodChicago.com.

You’re allowed up to one guest. As tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis, you are advised to arrive early to the theater. Here’s how to snag your free pass:

Go to http://www.gofobo.com/rsvp
Enter RSVP code FMTO9679
Create an account
Print your tickets
Attend the screening

Click here to view our entire “The Spiderwick Chronicles” gallery!

By ADAM FENDELMAN
Editor-in-Chief
HollywoodChicago.com
adam@hollywoodchicago.com

Paramount Pictures Releases Flood of New Production Stills For ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’

HollywoodChicago.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:32:37 -0500

CHICAGO – Paramount Pictures on Wednesday released a flood of new production stills for the fantasy film “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” which stars Freddie Highmore, the voice of Seth Rogen, Mary-Louise Parker and the voice of Nick Nolte. The film opens on Feb. 14. While we feature a few below, continue on to our huge “The Spiderwick Chronicles” image gallery!

Here’s the film’s plotline:

Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace along with their sister, Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.

Click here to view our entire new “The Spiderwick Chronicles” gallery!

By ADAM FENDELMAN
Editor-in-Chief
HollywoodChicago.com
adam@hollywoodchicago.com

Teaser Trailers Coming For ‘The Dark Knight,’ New ‘Indiana Jones,’ New ‘Star Trek’

HollywoodChicago.com — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:12:59 -0500

ComingSoon.net on Sunday published new details about when we should expect teaser trailers from “The Dark Knight,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and the new “Star Trek” film.

ComingSoon.net has learned new details about the upcoming teaser trailers for three of [2008’s] highly anticipated movies.

Keep in mind … the online debuts for these trailers will probably be earlier in the week of release for the movie it is attached to and … the trailer may not be shown with every print of the film.

First up, the first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” is now planned for a debut in [Feb. 2008].

Harrison Ford (left) and Shia LaBeouf in “Indiana Jones
and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”.
Photo credit: IMDb
While we don’t know for sure with which movie it will show, Paramount’s biggest film that month is “The Spiderwick Chronicles”. Keep your eye on that one.

Of course, it’s possible Paramount will decide to debut footage earlier during the Super Bowl, but we’re not sure.

In just two weeks on Dec. 14, Warner Bros. will release the teaser trailer for … “The Dark Knight” in standard theaters with “I Am Legend”.

Christian Bale as Batman in “The Dark Knight”.
Photo credit: IMDb
As was previously announced, the studio will be showing the seven-minute opening scene of “The Dark Knight” before the screenings of “I Am Legend” in IMAX.

“Star Trek” fans won’t have to wait long for the first teaser for the J.J. Abrams-directed film.

Paramount is planning a debut with the Abrams-produced monster movie “Cloverfield,” [which is opening] on Jan. 18, 2008.

I am screening “I Am Legend” in IMAX two days earler – on Dec. 12 – so stay tuned for information on “The Dark Knight” teaser trailer.