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Staff Writer: DL Mullan

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Dorian Gray Release Date Change

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

An update to the IMDB page for Dorian Gray has been made.

Instead of September 11th, which was not ideal for obvious reasons, Ealing Studios, or Momentum Pictures, has now made September 18th the official release date for the film. Well, until their minds change again . . . It's September 9th, 2009 for the UK.

Love this promo pic- more here.

Here's what's opening in US mid-September:

11th - Whiteout, Kate Beckinsale
18th - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, animated; The Informant, Matt Damon; Love Happens, Jennifer Aniston
25th - Fame, Debbie Allen, Bebe Neuwirth; Surrogates, Bruce Willis

The problem seems to be Kate Beckinsale's Whiteout. IMDB does not list Whiteout's UK release date, but it's probably the same day. Ealing Studios, or Momentum Pictures, must believe their horror classic would be best served against a cartoon, action-adventure, and romantic comedy.

Dorian Gray must not be able to compete in the marketing war or against a high profile star as Kate is. Now, I'm really hoping for terrific TIFF debut and reviews, I hope the studio is listening. Free acclaim/press can do wonders against a blockbuster.

Updated article as of 9/3: Dorian Gray Cinema Release Dates

Update to this article- 7/14: Revolving Dorian Gray Dates

This article is an update to: Dorian Gray Release Date

Side note: Ealing Studio's Dorian Gray Facebook page has not changed the release date from the 11th. Confusion, anyone?

Source: IMDB, IMDB, and About.com

Dorian Gray Fails the Test

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

Racking my brain and researching online for information, I finally got a scoop about why Dorian Gray might have been pulled from film festival circulation: the test screenings have not gone well.

According to Giovanna-in-london.blogspot.com, the test screening gave little hopes that Dorian Gray is the film many genre fans had been waiting for. The screener states:

"Ben Barnes stars as dorian gray, and although my neice worships him from his prince caspian days, this is a movie she won't be seeing until she's 21 if i have my way...even 18 is way too young for this flick. luckily she'll see him reprise his role as caspian in the newest narnia flick coming out soon.

i would consider this film to be pretty good, and even though its a thriller, its still not quite an action flick for the guys, but enough T&A to keep them happy. definitely a rental. and it pains me to say that because it also stars my british fave colin firth, and ben chaplin of the truth about cats abd dogs."

I guess other screeners have made comments on Youtube.com. One test screener was not as complimentary as Giovanna, but I'll leave that in its place.

Now the questions have been answered as to why Ealing Studios never commented on the project and its exclusion from Cannes. (Refer to Dorian Gray Release Date). OHG did contact Ealing through email, but no reply has ever been received. Hopefully, the test screens will parlay this film into theaters with some good editing and direction in post-production.

If not, I would hope the attempt into Wilde Territory will not reflect too harshly on such a talented cast.

If you have been to a screening, please contact us (email or comment). We would love to hear from you!

Other articles: Dorian Gray Movie Reviews.

Sources: My Life in London and OHG Article

Dorian Gray Release Date

Staff Writer: Grave Digger

Horror fans cheer as the remake of Dorian Gray gets a release date in the fall. Yes, September 11, 2009, September 9th, 2009 (see update below) the movie will be in British theaters with American theaters not far behind. Just in time for the Halloween season!

Dorian Gray will be premiered at Cannes as well as shown at the Toronto Film Festival as is mentioned on Ealing Studios website.

The only novel by Oscar Wilde is a tale of depavity and immortality. While one man never ages through the course of time, a painting of him does. Guided by destructive and selfish Lord Henry, Dorian enjoys the sins of others as well as his own descent into hedism.

The principles are played by Ben Barnes and Colin Firth.

Happy early Halloween present to us all.

Updated article as of 9/3: Dorian Gray Cinema Release Dates

Update to this article is here and here.

Sources: Ealing Studios and IMDB.

Push

Staff Writer: Samuntha Mackenzie

4 1/2 out of 5 shovels
As the world bustles around them, a few people know they are different. Abilities to move objects, see the future, or create thoughts in other individua's minds are just the beginning. When Nick gets caught up in a girl's dream of fast cash, he soon realizes the real prize is hurting the government agency, called the Division, that hunts him.

With the help of other special people, Nick and Cassie navigate through a world of lies and known intent. A case with a chemical to enhance their abilities awaits claim.

But the cost is death to everyone who has ever tried the drug, except for one woman, Kyra. She is now hunted by the Division. Without Kyra, the understanding of the chemical is lost. Nick and his team of misfits guided by a imprisoned psychic discover that unity and mind wipes can save their world.

Interesting concepts with an open door to a sequel. Dakota Fanning stars with Chris Evans and Camille Belle.