Popcorn Taxi TV

The Adventures of Tintin with Simon Pegg

James — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:23:14 +0000

The ever busy, always enjoyable Simon Pegg continued his one on one with Popcorn Taxi’s Oscar Hillerstrom – this time focusing on the upcoming big budget, Steven Spielberg-helmed The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. We got the low down on working with the one of the world’s greatest directors, the effort that goes into motion capture performance and just why Pegg himself was overlooked for the role of Tintin, despite baring a remarkable resemblance.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol with Simon Pegg

James — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:31:43 +0000

Simon Pegg, back in Australia to promote his second outing (and the fourth in the series) of the Mission films – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol – sat down with Popcorn Taxi’s Oscar Hillerstrom to discuss Tom Cruise, Dubai, indoor skydiving and reprising his role as ‘hacker-for-hire’ Benji Dunn.

Courtney Solomon: After Dark Interview

James — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:03:07 +0000

Courtney Solomon – Founder and present head of After Dark Films and pioneer of the annual Horrorfest film festival was in Australia to discuss his latest series of projects – After Dark Originals: 8 Films to Die For. In this exclusive Q&A and Interview, Courtney tells of his ability to succeed in low budget production, just how to get your ideas out there and reveals candidly his drive and his passion for the genre and the business. Warts and all from financing examples to casting, much like his films, Courtney isn’t afraid to take us into territory others wouldn’t dare.

Jon Hewitt: X Interview

James — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:13:02 +0000

Independent Aussie writer/director Jon Hewitt speaks to Popcorn Taxi’s Oscar Hillerstrom on the use of Kings Cross as a creative catalyst for his upcoming dark thriller ‘X’. Always brutally honest, Hewitt gave some insight into the not so glamorous world of feature film production. A must watch for any aspiring filmmakers out there.

Jonathan Teplitzky: Burning Man Interview

James — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:19:00 +0000

Writer/director Jonathan Teplitzky (Gettin’ Square, Better Than Sex) and actor Bojana Novakovic (Edge of Darkness) speak to Popcorn Taxi’s Oscar Hillerstrom on the dramatic symphony that is Burning Man.

Jesse Peretz: Our Idiot Brother

James — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:40:04 +0000

Music-clip pioneer turned filmmaker, Jesse Peretz stopped by the Popcorn Taxi offices to talk with Rolling Stone Editor-in-Chief Matt Coyte. Among the topics of discussion, his work with ’90s rockers The Lemonheads, the clips of the Foo Fighters and his upcoming feature ‘Our Idiot Brother’ starring Paul Rudd.

The Hunter Q&A with Willem Dafoe and Daniel Nettheim

James — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:15:43 +0000

In town to promote his Tasmanian set thriller ‘The Hunter’ – the actor’s actor Willem Dafoe and director Daniel Nettheim participated in a ‘Meet The Filmmaker’ – hosted by Popcorn Taxi creative director Chris Murray at the Apple store in Sydney. Star of such classics as Platoon, The Last Temptation of Christ, American Psycho and Wild at Heart – Dafoe enlightened the audience with his love of the craft and the personal journey involved in becoming an artist.

Face to Face with Michael Rymer

James — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:16:10 +0000

Battlestar Galactica, Queen of the Damned and Angel Baby helmer – Michael Rymer dropped by the Popcorn Taxi offices to chat with our own Oscar Hillerström to discuss his latest tale Face to Face. Rymer was happy to shed light on his experiences shooting with the Canon 5D, working with an all-star cast including Vince Colosimo and Matthew Newton as well as adapting a screenplay by David Williamson. Face to Face is his first film on home soil in 8 years!

An Evening With Jack Thompson

James — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:08:05 +0000

In celebration of the beloved Father/Son drama ‘The Sum of Us’. Popcorn Taxi hosted Aussie stage and screen icon Jack Thompson for a Q&A after an exclusive screening at the Australian Film Festival. Watch Jack as he remembers the characteristics that drew him to ‘Harry’ and his progressive relationship with his son ‘Jeff’, featuring a young Russell Crowe.

Super 8 with J.J. Abrams

James — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:54:33 +0000

Renowned writer/director J.J. Abrams recently returned to the Popcorn Taxi discussion, this time on the heels of his latest ‘childhood adventure flick’ Super 8. Watch as Abrams describes his inspiration behind the story and the awe of working with mentor Steven Spielberg.

The Tunnel Q&A

James — Thu, 26 May 2011 04:56:38 +0000

The most talked about Aussie film in years received the popcorn taxi treatment recently. Check out the highlights from our exclusive Q&A at the official World premier. Producers Enzo Tedeshi, Julian Harvey, director Carlo Ledesma and creative consultant Andrew Denton explain how they pulled off the most controversial film release in recent history.

Paul – Simon Pegg & Nick Frost Q&A (Part 2)

James — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:35:21 +0000

In part 2 of our exclusive Q&A – Simon and Nick reflect on their good mate Edgar Wrights’ past endeavors and where they think the future of film making is heading. Plus Simon almost lets slip interesting news of the upcoming Mission Impossible sequel ‘Ghost Protocol’ and more TinTin gossip!