Posts Tagged ‘M. Night Shyamalan’
M. Night Shyamalan Joins Twitter and Facebook
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 by Dr Malcolm Crowe
Writer and Director M. Night Shyamalan has been starting to break out of his shell, and his latest attempt at that is by joining Twitter and Facebook! The filmmaker is famously secretive and tends to keep to himself. Rumors for the longest time were that he didn’t frequent the internet or even have a personal email account. Over the past couple years though, the director has become more open to the current online and social media markets. In 2010, Shyamalan took it upon himself to personally invite a couple fansites and others to a breakfast in NYC, of which I was lucky enough be to one of the few selected. Shyamalan was extremely gracious and open to fan feedback, which is counter to the negative, incorrect reputation he has gained throughout the years.
No doubt that the man has developed a rather thick skin when it comes it criticisms or film-goer perceptions, and his latest venture into the social media sphere proves that he is willing to test that thick skin. My first concern was the waves of criticisms he will likely receive, but I have faith that the Writer/Director will continue to use the services to keep fans up to date with the latest news. His Twitter and Facebook are currently unverified, but the links were shared on Google+ by Gary Whitta himself, a good friend of Night’s, and the writer of his upcoming film: After Earth.
You can follow Night on Twitter at @MNightShyamalan, and ‘like’ him on Facebook by clicking here.
M.Night and Bhavna Shyamalan to host a fundraiser event
Friday, October 28th, 2011 by Rohan
The Face of Water: An exhibition of photography to benefit The Samburu Project, a Santa Monica based non-profit will be hosting a photography exhibition to raise funds to create awareness of the World Water Crisis and to raise funds to drill freshwater wells in Africa. This event will be taking place in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 12th 7:30-10PM at the Manny Silverman Gallery. Honorary Event Chairs for this event are long time supporters and friends of The Samburu Project, M.Night Shyamalan and his wife Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan.
San Francisco photographers Chris Majors and Rudi Dundas traveled to Samburu to document The Samburu Project’s work. It is nice to see that M.Night is not only busy with making films and writing, he is also involved with organizations like The Samburu Project to make a difference in this world. The Face of Water: An Exhibition of Photography will illustrate the importance of water as captured through the touching photographic stories of the Samburu well communities.
Advance tickets to the event are available now, $75 per person here. And thanks to PR Newswire for reporting the event information.
Shyamalan’s Next Film Titled ‘After Earth’?
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 by Dr Malcolm Crowe
According to an article posted by Mainline Media News, M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming sci-fi film starring Will and Jaden Smith will be titled After Earth. The film was formally titled One Thousand A.E., but recent reports had stated that the film would eventually going by another, then unknown, title. The Mainline Media News article reveals that director M. Night Shyamalan was at the Valley Forge Military Academy doing research for the film. Shyamalan’s assistant said that the filmmaker was researching the academy’s training camp because Jaden Smith will play a military cadet of the future in the film, which according to her is titled “After Earth.”
The main reason I use a question mark at the end of our article is because the Mainline Media News write-up then goes on to get one of Shyamalan’s other titles incorrect, stating Unbreakable was titled Unbroken. They also then refer to Shyamalan’s upcoming film under its initial title, the aforementioned One Thousand A.E..
So which is it? It seems reasonable to assume that the article’s writer just did poor research in his article about M. Night Shyamalan doing research — ironic. After all, it’s more likely that he got his quote right and the rest wrong, especially since everything else Shyamalan’s assistant reportedly said fits right in line with the rest of the news we’ve heard about the premise of this film. The film follows a young boy who navigates an abandoned Earth to save himself and his estranged father after their ship crash lands on the planet. The project is set to go on production in early 2012 and has release date of June 7, 2013.
Shyamalan’s Will Smith starrer gets a release date
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 by Rohan
Since Mr. M.Night Shyamalan loves to keep all things locked in secret when it comes to his new projects we have not been able to post anything fresh on the site lately regarding his next project which is starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. For some who are not aware of this project we reported it back here before that it is a story set in future written by M.Night Shyamalan himself and The Book of Eli scribe Gary Whitta. I personally enjoyed the story and concept behind The Book of Eli and I am excited to see Mr.Whitta and Mr. Shyamalan working together.
Now according to folks from BoxOfficeMojo Sony has set a release date of June 7, 2013 for the film which was formerly called ‘One Thousand A.E.’ The story follows a young boy who navigates an abandoned and sometimes scary Earth to save himself and his estranged father after their ship crashes. The project is set to go on production early next year.
M.Night Shyamalan Foundation Event & Fundraiser
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 by Rohan
If you are interested to make a mark Givology and the M.Night Shyamalan Foundation is hosting “Make your Mark On The World” on Friday, July 29th from 8PM to 12AM at Griffin, a cocktail lounge located in the meatpacking district of Manhattan.
This exclusive, invite-only event celebrates the new partnership between Givology and the M.Night Shyamalan Foundation. Givology and MNSF will welcome the MNSF co-founders M.Night Shyamalan and his wife Bhavna Shyamalan, members of the Givology board, as well as partners, supporters, friends, and media at “Make Your Mark On The World,” a partnership launch and art exhibition event. It would be a great honor for us to attend this stupendous event, however due to timing conflicts, we will not be able to attend. If anyone is going to attend the event we would love to read your experience by commenting below or sharing it at the forums with us.
Will Smith committed to Shyamalan’s untitled film
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 by Rohan
There is a project that Will Smith has been working on for a while now about Hurricane Katrina. A drama called THE AMERICAN CAN which tells the story of an ex-marine John Keller and his fight to save the elderly residents of the American Can apartment complex trapped without water, food and medical supplies. A project that he planned not only to produce, but to star in as well.
Now according to Vulture, Mr. Smith has bowed out of starring in this drama due to his commitment to the yet to be titled project with M.Night Shyamalan along side his son Jaden Smith, a sci-fi film written by Shyamalan himself and the ’Book Of Eli’ scribe Gary Whitta. Since not starring anymore in THE AMERICAN CAN, Mr. Smith is keen on casting Mr. Denzel Washington in the lead role. This marks the second lead role Mr. Smith is passing after saying no to Quentin Tarantino’s spaghetti western style “Django Unchained.” And as far as his untitled sci-fi project with Shyamalan is concerned, stay tuned.
Understanding Shyamalan’s ‘Lady In The Water’
Saturday, June 25th, 2011 by Rohan
Once man and in those in the water were linked. They inspired us. They spoke of the future. Man listened and it became real, but man does not listen very well. Man’s need to own everything led him deeper into the land. The magic world of the ones that lived in the ocean and the world of man separated. Through the centuries their world and all the inhabitants of it stopped trying. The world of man became more violent. War upon war played out. As there were no guides to listen to… Now those in the water are trying again. Trying to reach us. A handful of their precious young ones were sent into the world of man… They need only be glimpsed and the awakening of man will happen, but their enemies roam the land. There are laws that meant to keep the young ones safe, but they are sent at great risk to their lives. Many do not return, yet still they try…. Try to help man, but man may have forgotten how to listen.
These are the first lines once the film Lady In The Water begins. A film written and directed by Mr. M.Night Shyamalan, based on a bedtime story he used to tell his daughters. Shyamalan as a writer and director could put the words about “man may have forgotten how to listen” at the end of his film, yet he chose to put it in the beginning. He put it in the beginning of his film so man can listen and comprehend the meaning of what’s the film about and to undertand the moral of his bedtime story.
Shyamalan, Nolan and Tarantino are battling Premium VOD
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 by Rohan
On April 19, 2011, DIRECTV launched its much-discussed premium video-on-demand service. A service that offers customers to watch newly released movies only after 2 months they hit the theaters for the price of $29.95. Recent films that aired include Battle: Los Angeles, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules and Sucker Punch.
Now dozens of Hollywood directors and producers are criticizing this plan by the major Hollywood studios to release movies in the home early while their movies are still playing in the theaters. James Cameron and Peter Jackson were the first two who signed the letter prepared by the National Association Of Theater Owners, which now also includes M.Night Shyamalan, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino and Jon Favreau.
As an aspiring screenwriter, I can understand the grief of these filmmakers. I mean they work hard and consume long days and nights to make a film and they are not only filmmakers or writers, but movie fans as well. I personally find it preposterous, for if I were a filmmaker myself, I would be saddened and broken hearted seeing my film playing in homes while it’s playing in the theaters.
In Defense Of: M.Night Shyamalan
Monday, May 23rd, 2011 by Rohan
When you hear or read the name M.Night Shyamalan there are few things comes to your mind. And that depends on who you are. Do you respect him or do you respect his work? Or, do you just hate him and his work? As a fan of Mr. Shyamalan, without any hesitation I can answer the first two questions without muttering. And unlike me, there are those who think about him differently and sees his work differently. And what I mean by ‘differently’ is the impiety of that group of people.
I’ve been thinking about putting something together for the site which is a way of showing others that there are some who still respects him and respects his work. For what he has done and for what he believes in. I am aware that there are groups of people, the fans out there who still believes in him and not only respect his work, but him as well. And that’s why, I am in the position to ask, which one are you? - The article that I am talking about is something I’ve been thinking about for few weeks and I am late for it, for ‘HeyUguys‘ recently published a sapid, sagacious and a almost similar to what I would write article that comes in defense of M.Night Shyamalan.
It is not only a interesting read, but an important spotlight on the master of film, Mr. M.Night Shyamalan as well. And their article also contains a intriguing video showing clips of Mr. Shyamalan’s films. Tell us your opinion. We would like to read your comments below.
How I would have converted The Last Airbender from TV season to Film
Saturday, May 21st, 2011 by Specter
I admit that The Last Airbender film has plenty of flaws. I will also admit to enjoying the film immensely once you get past those. Seeing the various forms of bending in live action is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The problems I have with the translation from the small screen have to do with the pronunciation of names and the characters not all being as they were in the series, Aang and Sokka being furthest from what I wanted from them. The levity those characters bring to the cartoon is needed so that the Fire Nation’s invasion isn’t all depressing.
That said, here’s what I would have done, and was under the impression that Shyamalan was doing. I would take a page from how they convert a book to the big screen.
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