The film adaptation of Max Brooks’ World War Z is shaping up to be a huge blockbuster for Paramount Pictures with a reported $125m-$200m budget. Starring Brad Pitt (Moneyball), the film follows Pitt’s character across the United States as he attempts to find a way to stop the zombie outbreak, known colloquially as the titular “World War Z.” However, based on previously-released trailers, it seems as if the Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace)-directed film strays away from the book’s tone.

Of course, Hollywood never sleeps, as is proven by this latest bit of promotion. A PSA video, entitled Crisis Zero, was recently released to hype the film (and its UK Facebook page) as its June 21st release date approaches. Part of the marketing ploy is to not explicably use the term “zombie,” which is an interesting path to take, considering the rampant hype and excitement for anything zombie-related. You can watch Crisis Zero below.

[via First Showing]

Going to the theater is a great experience. Outside of the comfortability of watching movies on your couch in your pajamas, nothing can really beat going to a theater, watching a movie on the big screen, and being surrounded by large speakers that make you feel like you’re actually  in the scene. Theaters have always tried to better enhance the moviegoing experience for audiences, such as the implementation of D-Box seats which move and react to the scene on the screen, simulating explosions, car crashes, etc. Unfortunately, theaters haven’t been able to find a way to complement the basic experience of simply going to the theater for hearing-impaired audiences.

…until now. By the end of the month, more than 6,000 Regal Cinemas across the country will carry special closed-captioning glasses. The Sony Entertainment Access Glasses will sync to the digital projectors and display closed captions on the glasses, fitting properly beneath the image on the screen. The glasses also come equipped with headphones for personal volume control, as well as an additional audio channel the visually-impaired can switch to for detailed descriptions of the movie.

You can click below to see a visual example of how the glasses work, as well as an introduction video created by Regal Cinemas. You can also determine which theaters and movies support the Sony Entertainment Access Glasses on Regal’s official website.

[via Flixist]

Just when it was thought that the future of the Jurassic Park franchise was safe, we’re reminded that nothing’s ever really safe in Hollywood. The 3D re-release of Jurassic Park, which has made more than $53m worldwide, was intended to re-integrate the fantastical park that brought dinosaurs back to life into audiences’ memories. However, it’s been recently confirmed that production for the next proper entry into the franchise, the creatively-titled Jurassic Park 4, has been halted.

Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed) was set to take over the director’s chair from Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park) and Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park III). No other plot details nor casting decisions were revealed (let alone even made). However, the news isn’t completely negative. According to the official statement released by Universal (which you can read below), it seems that the production delay is due to simply wanting to devote more time to the film rather than a lack of faith in Trevorrow. Like all bad news, the initial shock stings, but hopefully it all will be worth it later on. After all, if there’s anything Hollywood needs more of, it’s dinosaurs.

[via /Film]

In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate time to bring audiences the best possible version of the fourth installment in Universal’s beloved franchise.  We could not be more excited about the vision that Colin Trevorrow has created for this film, and we look forward to watching as he and the producers create another great chapter in this franchise’s storied history.

The first trailer for Edgar Wright’s (Shaun of the Dead) next film, The World’s End, appeared overnight like a Christmas morning present. The trailer for the film, which I listed as one of the Top 10 Summer ’13 Movies, sheds some light on the story. Desperate to finish a pub crawl they never had a chance to 20 years prior, Gary (Simon Pegg) reunites with his friends Andy (Nick Frost), Steven (Paddy Considine), Oliver (Martin Freeman), and Peter (Eddie Marsan) to have a pint of beer at the 12 pubs in the fictional Newton Haven. However, they soon discover that things aren’t as they seem, as the community is filled with questionable characters.

Watch the trailer below, which is full of beers, ridiculously talented British actors, and Nick Frost punching people with bar stools as boxing gloves. The World’s End will be ending worlds in theaters on August 23rd.