Volition: Saints Row’s ‘juvenile’ tone doesn’t hurt sales

By:  Eddie Makuch The “juvenile” tone of the Saints Row series does not hurt sales, but in fact is a component of the franchise’s success. That’s according to Volition producer Jim Boon, who told OXM that fans have spoken and they enjoy the series’ irreverent nature. “Ultimately, I don’t think that Saints Row‘s tone gets in the way of bigger sales. If anything, I think our tone is … Continue reading Volition: Saints Row’s ‘juvenile’ tone doesn’t hurt sales

Todd Phillips’ Crime Thriller Hires Screenwriter Peter O’Brien

By: Sean O’Connell For the entirety of his career, Todd Phillips has been responsible for medium-concept, ridiculously successful male-centric comedies. But once he puts the finishing touches on his third Hangover movie, which has circled a May 24, 2013 release date, it’s sounding like Phillips will attempt to go in a completely different direction, tonally speaking. Phillips’ name is attached to an adaptation of Linwood … Continue reading Todd Phillips’ Crime Thriller Hires Screenwriter Peter O’Brien

Taken 3 Is Happening, According To A Producer

By: Eric EIsenberg Taken 2 cost only $45 million to make and in just four days has already made a domestic total of $55 million (not to mention its international take of $67 million). Therefore, this news should come as a surprise to absolutely nobody. Hollywood.com had the opportunity to speak with producer Robert Mark Kamen, who produced both Taken and Taken 2, and he … Continue reading Taken 3 Is Happening, According To A Producer