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Notorious director George Tillman Jr. may go Faster for The Rock’s next action film

CBS Films is looking to George Tillman Jr. (Notorious) for the director’s chair of the action drama Faster, which Dwayne Johnson is attached to star, with production set to begin in early 2010, according to Variety. Phil Joanou, who helmed Johnson’s Gridiron Gang, was expected to direct the upcoming film, but dropped out several months ….

The French Connection II Blu-ray review

I don’t think a crime film will ever be released, that’s grittier and better-made than William Friedkin’s original The French Connection – even John Frankenheimer’s very worthy 1975 follow-up, French Connection II. The first film was based on actual people and events, however French Connection II was entirely fictitious, and didn’t bring back any of ….

The French Connection Blu-ray review

New York City detectives “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) attempt to break a mysterious narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection – the gritty classic New York crime story is a blueprint for how contemporary action movies are done right. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller won ….

Award-winning festival films to stream on net and mobile platforms

Jaman, an online destination for high-def entertainment, has partnered with Cinetic Rights Management, a leading provider of strategic advisory services to the entertainment and media industries. The collaboration expands Jaman’s catalogue to more than 7000 films, including Oscar-winning documentaries and contenders from the world’s premiere film festivals. Now Jaman members can watch such independent hits ….