Synopsis
One of the most popular and influential video games ever makes its way to the big screen in this sci-fi thriller. A coalition of Earth's scientific and military interests have established a research colony called Olduvai on the planet Mars, but one day all communication from the outpost stops and no one can tell what has happened -- though the final messages suggest it's not good. Believing foul play may have overtaken Olduvai's crew, the Rapid Response Tactical Squad, a team of specially trained military personnel, are deployed to investigate the situation and, if necessary, eliminate the invaders. But Sarge (Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock) and Reaper (Karl Urban), leaders of the RRTS team, soon discover the situation is far more grim than they could have imagined. An experiment on Olduvai has very literally opened a portal to Hades, and a variety of savage and demonic creatures have overtaken the colony. Now the RRTS must seal off Olduvai, close off any access to Earth, and exterminate the satanic beasts before they can kill again. Doom also stars Rosamund Pike (as Dr. Grimm), Dexter Fletcher, Ben Daniels, and Deobia Oparei.
What Critics Say
The uber-popular video game gets a big-screen treatment with a predictable plot and a tacked-on final sequence. But even with all the action, violence, mutant-zombies and lots of high-caliber weaponry, it just doesn't elevate a great game to a great movie.
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Donny and Marie ... and Doomsday
HOLLYWOOD, June 16, 2000 -- Some new angst for Donny and Marie Osmond's "Behind the Music" episode: Their TV show's been canceled. Columbia TriStar Television, the studio behind the two-year-old daytime talker, brought down the ax Thursday. The reason? Low ratings. (You were expecting a broad government conspiracy?)
"Donny & Marie" debuted in 1998. The sibling duo previously starred in "Donny and Marie" (no ampersand), the 1976-79 primetime variety show.
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ROLE CALL: Travolta Doomed?
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2000 -- Is John Travolta's "Saturday Night Fever" fatal?
Not exactly, but the A-list star, who once upon a time discoed the night away, is considering signing up to play a dying man in the drama "Steinbeck's Point of View," Daily Variety reports.
The planned Warner Bros. production is reportedly high on Travolta's list of films to tackle after he completes the Nora Ephron-directed lottery flick "Numbers." (That film began shooting last month.)
Brandon Camp and Michael Thompson penned the "Steinbeck" script. They'll also produce, along with Steve Reuther and Mark Johnson, Variety says.
The picture puts a high-concept spin on its somber subject matter -- having its dying lead character come to terms with his impending demise via some supernatural help. "Steinbeck" is slated for a spring start. Should Travolta sign on, he would