Tuesday, June 8, 2010

'Mortal Kombat Rebirth' Clip

Not sure what this is supposed to be. Too long to be a trailer. This is what I cae up with at Comingsoon.net.

Speculation has run rampant today with the debut of a short "Mortal Kombat" film (subtitled "Rebirth") that made its way anonymously to YouTube. Now, Latino Review reports that the film is, as many theorized, a test for a potential R-rated film reboot of the video game franchise.

The short is directed by Kevin Tancharoen, the director of last year's Fame, and features a cast that includes name actors like Michael Jai White (Jax), Jeri Ryan (Sonya Blade), Matt Mullins (Johnny Cage), Lateef Crowder (Baraka) and Ian Anthony Dale (Scorpion) with fight choreography by Larnell Stovall.

Though there is no guarantee that these actors will play the characters in a feature film version or even that a feature film will actually happen, the short is already a huge success online, with the word "Kombat" already a trending topic on Twitter.


Wednesday, June 2, 2010

'The Crow' Reboot Is Coming


Never saw any of them except the first...which was good. Heard the others were turds. The comic series has some good stories so it'll be interesting to see which one they go with.

Source: MTV

With director Stephen Norrington's reboot of "The Crow" reported to begin shooting soon, it's about time we heard some details from someone involved with the project, isn't it? Look no further, "Crow" fans — Edward Pressman, who produced the previous "Crow" installments, offered up plenty of new information on the developing film in an interview with MTV Movies Blog editor Adam Rosenberg.

According to Pressman, Norrington's screenplay is finished and, apparently, "terrific." After collaborating on some illustrations with "Avatar" production designer Rob Stromberg — illustrations that are "quite different from Alex Proyas' approach with the original 'Crow,'" Pressman said — Norrington's vision is inching much closer to reality, with casting announcements on the way and filming beginning this year.

"[We've got an offer out] to a major actor and things are moving ahead very aggressively, with the aim of doing the film this year," Pressman told MTV News.

Pressman revealed that the film's setting will diverge from the original vision of "The Crow," although it will still draw from the gritty city elements of the Brandon Lee-starring film.

"The setting is the southwest — the Mexico/Arizona area — and an urban [setting], Detroit or Pittsburgh or something like that," he described. "There are two locations that the film is set. Its initial platform is in the southwest and then it moves to the big city in the north, middle or eastern America, and then back."

That sandwich of settings is part of what distinguishes this "Crow" from previous visions, as is Norrington's treatment of the "Crow" mythology. "The Crow itself is a creature in this movie — it's not just a bird," said the producer. "It's got a personality and a character. Not like Godzilla exactly, but it's very different [and has] a more active role in the story."

If nothing else, Norrington's vision of "The Crow" is different from what fans are used to.

"Obviously it's a different time and a different idea, but I think Stephen is a very talented fellow and I'm very excited to work with him," said Pressman. "I think it's a very different conception [than the original film]. After the first 'Crow,' there were so many other films that were inspired by it, by its look. Steve is an artist himself, and he's created a very different visual idea."

Alleged 'Captain America' Picture Leak

Supposedly it's real. But it's the internet, so who knows.

Source: AintItCool



More HERE

Thursday, May 27, 2010

'Lost Boys: The Thirst" Trailer

Man, would've loved to see Haim back in action too. Well....anything has got to be better then Lost Boys: The Tribe.

Plot:
When veteran vampire hunter Edgar Frog finds himself destitute and almost friendless, he thinks his live has hit bottom - but wealthy vampire-romance novelist Gwen Liebling offers him a small fortune to go on the vampire hunt of a lifetime and rescue her son Peter from the Alpha Vampire D.J.Dusk. With the help of his friends Zoe, Lars and Blake, Edgar heads into a bloody battle to exterminate evil.

Trailer for French Survival Film 'Prey'

Looks very good. The french know how to make horror flicks.

Plot:
Prey tells the story of a family at a rural retreat who realize they are being hunted.

'Altitude' Trailer

LOOKS FREAKIN SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plot:
Lost in a mysterious cloudbank, a rookie pilot and her four teenage friends must contend with a freak mechanical failure that first sends their small plane climbing to an impossible height, and then plummeting through endless mist.

After regaining control, the survivors are confronted with a horrifying realization - the very ground beneath them has vanished and a malevolent force lurking in the clouds wants them dead.

'The Compound' Trailer

Looks meh.

Plot:
Sounding similar to the classic Stephen King story/film Cujo, the pic begins when a pack of prized Pit Bulls turn on a professional underground Dog Fighter. The single mother, struggling to raise her son, is put through the ultimate test of survival. Jennifer Lynch (Surveillance and the forthcoming Hisss) is producing!

Zombie Contemplating 'The Devil's Rejects 2'


Only thing I liked about The Devil's Rejects was the ending (I'll never listen to "Freebird" the same again). Everything else was ass. But what more would you expect from Rob Zombie?

Source: Bloody Disgusting

With Rob Zombie's Gruesome Twosome Tour all said and done, the rocker could be heading back to the director's chair any for any one of variety of films. On the horizon could be The Blob, the second remake about a alien creature that grows after consuming living organisms. There's his badass biker vs wrestler flick Tyrannosaurus Rex, which is being shopped around the town. Another potential project is a feature version of Werewolf Women of the S.S.. The original short was a faux trailer included on the full-length Grindhouse. Rodriguez is releasing his Machete later this year. Then Zombie has a fourth project, one that we didn't know about until today. Zombie asked his readers today on his official blogspot what movie they'd like to see next. All of the above are mentioned alongside The Devil's Rejects Part 2, a sequel to his House of 1,000 Corpses sequel that starred Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, among many others. So, which would you like to see?

'The Divide' Teaser Trailer

Moved up to my top 5 on most anticipated list. As you know, I can't get enough of apocalyptic movies. This one is directed by Xavier Gens who directed one of my favorite horror flicks, the disturbing french horror movie 'Frontier(s)'.

Plot:
The films include a post-apocalyptic thriller set mostly in an apartment building fallout shelter, a serial-killer thriller about a woman afflicted with "face blindness" and a coming-of-age story about a young girl seeking out her birth mother.

German's character is at the center of the film, set in New York, which is virtually destroyed in a mysterious explosion in the first act. Eight survivors take refuge in the fallout shelter of an apartment building, where they are menaced first by mysterious men in HazMat suits and eventually by each other.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Eli Roth's 'The Last Exorcism' Trailer

WOW! I can't wait. Eli is hit and miss. Looks like HIT!

Plot:
"When he arrives on the rural Louisiana farm of Louis Sweetzer, the Reverend Cotton Marcus expects to perform just another routine "exorcism" on a disturbed religious fanatic. An earnest fundamentalist, Sweetzer has contacted the charismatic preacher as a last resort, certain his teenage daughter Nell is possessed by a demon who must be exorcized before their terrifying ordeal ends in unimaginable tragedy.

Buckling under the weight of his conscience after years of parting desperate believers with their money, Cotton and his crew plan to film a confessionary documentary of this, his last exorcism. But upon arriving at the already blood drenched family farm, it is soon clear that nothing could have prepared him for the true evil he encounters there. Now, too late to turn back, Reverend Marcus’ own beliefs are shaken to the core when he and his crew must find a way to save Nell – and themselves – before it is too late.

THE LAST EXORCISM is written by Huck Botko & Andrew Gurland and directed by Daniel Stamm. Strike Entertainment and STUDIOCANAL present an Arcade Pictures production. "

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" to be Filmed in 3D


[sarcasm] I am SHOCKED! [/end sarcasm]

Source: Walt Disney Pictures

A lot of the 2011 summer tentpole releases have already been announced as being either filmed in 3D or converted afterwards, but so far, May 2011 has been somewhat devoid of 3D release announcements... until now!

Walt Disney Pictures has announced that the fourth installment of Jerry Bruckheimer's popular action franchise Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, directed by Rob Marshall, will be filmed in Disney Digital 3D. Bruckheimer's only previous 3D movie before that was last year's G-Force.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is still slated for release on May 20, 2011.

Eddie Murphy Writing Third 'Nutty Professor'


Can't stay away from kids movies, eh Eddie? He may be the biggest disappointment in Hollywood history.

Source: Access Hollywood


Entertainment show Access Hollywood caught up with actor Eddie Murphy at the premiere of his new movie Shrek Forever After and learned that the actor has been developing ideas for a potential third "The Nutty Professor" movie, confirming a story from a few years back.

There's no word whether Universal may have any interest in doing another movie, but according to Murphy, it will depend on whether they find his ideas funny. With The Nutty Professor grossing $273 million worldwide in 1996, and its sequel Nutty Professor II: The Klumps grossing $161 million four years later, a third movie certainly has potential similar to Universal's "Meet the Parents" comedy franchise.

Whether a third movie gets a greenlight may also depend on whether Universal sees Murphy as a bankable comedy star, being that his last two comedies, Meet Dave and Imagine That, bombed, and Murphy's new DreamWorks movie A Thousand Words, his third movie with Norbit director Brian Robbins, has yet to be given a U.S. release date despite having been finished since last October. That movie may just be caught up in the transition of distribution companies from Paramount to Disney, though countries like Argentina, Sweden, Germany and The Netherlands have already booked the movie in early 2011, over a year after its completion.

James Wan Talks About "Insidious"


Sounds like the same old same to me. Ah well.

Source: Shocktillyoudrop.com

ShockTillYouDrop.com talked exclusively to director James Wan (Saw) on the Los Angeles set of his new horror thriller with writer Leigh Whannell, Insidious, starring Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey and Whannell. Here's how Wan describes the film:

It starts off as one movie and becomes something else. The general concept is a young family moves into a house. Their son falls into a coma and once that happens, bad things begin to happen. Rose Byrne, our mother, begins to experience small things that keep building and getting scarier. You know how in most haunted house movies, they stay in the house? Well, they move to a another house in this film. And the haunting continues...

Full interview here.

Possibly a 'Heavy Rain' Movie


The game has the sweetest story line I've ever seen in a video game. I knew it was a matter of time before it was put to film.

Source: Deadline New York

Do moviegoers get to decide how this one ends? Deadline New York is reporting that Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne's Unique Features is nearing a deal to acquire the film rights to the PlayStation 3 game "Heavy Rain."

Developed by Quantic Dream, the game has sold 1 million units since its release in February. It's described as follows:

How Far Will You Go To Save Someone You Love?

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns, where choices and actions can result in dramatic consequences. Spanning four days of mystery and suspense, the hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer - named after his macabre calling card of leaving behind folded paper shapes at crime scenes. Four characters, each following their own leads and with their own motives, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Key Features

* An evolving thriller in which you shape the story
* Mature content, reflecting a realistic world setting that explores powerful themes
* Stunning graphics, animation and technology support an emotionally driven experience
* Accessible gameplay via intuitive, contextual controls and interface

Megan Fox Not Returning for 'Transformers 3'


WOW! Good for Michael Bay. Even though she is hot as hell, I didn't appreciate her biting the hand that feeds her interview. She acts like she's a true thespian or something. Lol! If her looks ever go, she will be on Celebrity Rehab in no time.

Source: Variety

Earlier this month, Megan Fox was spotted doing previz shots for Transformers 3, but now Variety is reporting that she will not appear as Mikaela in the third installment after all.

Paramount Pictures reportedly decided not to pick up her option as the studio and director Michael Bay want to take the story line in another direction and plan to cast another actress as the love interest for Sam Witwicky, played by Shia LaBeouf. The trade says the decision "was unrelated to a September interview with a British magazine in which Fox compared Bay with Adolf Hitler."

The third installment is scheduled to hit theaters on July 1, 2011.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Battle Royale 3-D?!?!


The biggest WTF news I've heard in a while. This ranks somewhere between the Bewitched movie and Chlamydia. If you don't know, Battle Royale is one of my favorite movies of all time. If you haven't seen it....rent it, no... BUY IT!!

Source: Bloody Disgusting

Seriously, who can I punch? Looking around my room I'm trying to figure out where exactly I can place a punching bag - because right now I need something to pound, and my pillow just isn't going to do. Right out of this year's despicable and disheartening Cannes it was revealed that Japanese studio Toei is preparing a 3D conversion of Kinji Fukasaku's cult action thriller Battle Royale, which is one of the widest selling movies ever from Japan. Fukasaku's son, Kenta Fukasaku, is supervising the 2D to 3D conversion in Tokyo through this production company Fukasaku-Gumi. Kinji Fukasaku passed away in 2003 and is sure to be rolling over and over again in his grave. In case you want to see it: the 3D version of the original will be ready for market screenings in October and released in Japan on November 20. Like the original, the 3D version will have an R-15 rating in Japan. MUST. PUNCH. WALL.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

'Machete' Inciting a Race War??

Wow , very interesting. This should lead to some interesting discussions. Check this out...

Thursday, May 13, 2010

'Kane and Lynch' Poster


WORD!!

Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens' Plot Revealed


The comic was good and Favreau has some clout, so this shouldn't fail.

Source: Dreamworks Pictures

DreamWorks Pictures has revealed the official synopsis for "Iron Man" films director Jon Favreau's Cowboys & Aliens, starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell and Noah Ringer. Opening July 29, 2011, the film was written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof:

1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger (Craig) with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Ford). It's a town that lives in fear.

But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known.

Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he's been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveler Ella (Olivia Wilde), he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents—townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors—all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival.

'Avatar' Sequel to be Announced Soon


I personally think Cameron should move on to other things and not pigeonhole himself, but he's not.

Source: Associated Press

Talking about 3D at a technology forum in Seoul, South Korea, James Cameron said that he estimates it will take about three years to make the Avatar sequel. That's 18 months less than it took the first.

He said that the release date for the follow-up will be announced in a few months.

Cameron previously revealed that the sequel would focus on Pandora's ocean. "I'm going to be focusing on the ocean on Pandora, which will be equally rich and diverse and crazy and imaginative, but it just won't be a rain forest. I'm not saying we won't see what we've already seen; we'll see more of that as well," he said.

The first film has earned a massive $2.718 billion worldwide and has sold more than 19.7 million DVD and Blu-ray discs in three weeks.

LaBeouf Says 'Transformers 3' Will be Better


Not sure why everyone is so down on the 2nd Transformers. Yeah, it had it's flaws, but still a great movie none the less. Anyways...

Source: Associated Press

Shia LeBeouf told The Associated Press that Transformers 3 "brings the heart back to the franchise." He starts working on the third installment on Tuesday.

The new script restores a human element that got lost in the second movie, LaBeouf said. "When I saw the second movie, I wasn't impressed with what we did," LaBeouf said at the Cannes Film Festival. "There were some really wild stunts in it, but the heart was gone."

In related news, actress/comedienne Kym Whitley talked more about her role to BV on Movies.

"I usually don't like mentioning that I am working on 'Transformers' because I was also in 'Transformers 2' and I got cut out," she said. "So I try not to get excited about working on the project until I see the final edit, because you never know what's going to happen."

She added that "The real excitement about working on the film just comes from working with [director] Michael Bay. He writes these parts for me and just lets me roll with it. You can't beat that. It's kind of like working with Larry David, when I did 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' Michael Bay works fast though. He laughs a lot, too. You rarely get someone to just tell you to go ahead and do your thing. That's the beauty of working with him."

Transformers 3 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2011.

'Super 8' Trailer in HD

watch this one.....

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Bootleg 'Super 8" Trailer

JJ Abrams is a genius. Period. I'm so hooked it's not even funny.

Unofficial Plot:

Super 8 revolves around a group of kids in the late '70s who play around with super 8 cameras and just happen to catch something they shouldn't have on film. And that something is, by all accounts, supernatural. And probably deadly.

Columbia Pictures Announces 'Men in Black III' in 3D


It's obviously been a Will Smith week. I'm actually surprised at his choices latley. I'm more for Bad Boys 3 than MIB 3, but eh, we'll see.

Source: Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures announced today that Men in Black III will be released in 3D on May 25, 2012. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are returning to produce and Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed the first two installments of the blockbuster franchise, will direct the film from a screenplay written by Etan Cohen, based on the comic book by Lowell Cunningham. Steven Spielberg is set to executive produce.

Deals are set for Will Smith, Sonnenfeld and the producing team to return to the blockbuster franchise with the intent to begin production by this fall and the studio is in advanced negotiations with Tommy Lee Jones to reprise his role as Agent Kay. Josh Brolin is also in talks to star as a young Agent Kay.

Commenting on the announcement, Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution said, "Sony's summer of 2012 will get off to a red hot start with an incredible new 3D adventure for the Men in Black. We couldn't be more excited that the original filmmaking team responsible for the first two worldwide hits is reuniting for this third installment. We love where the story is taking Agents Jay and Kay and know this new chapter will deliver a fresh fun twist for fans of the franchise while also introducing the Men in Black to a whole new generation of moviegoers."

The first two "Men in Black" films, which were released in 1997 and 2002, went on to become two of the most successful films in Columbia Pictures history, taking in more than $1 billion combined worldwide. The first film in the franchise won an Academy Award® for Best Makeup and was nominated for two other Oscars®.

Plot for 'Riddick' Revealed


Loved 'Pitch Black'. Hated "Chronicles'. This sounds more like Pitch Black, so I'm interested.

Source: ShockTillYouDrop.com

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick (Diesel) fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction.

The OFFICIAL 'Predators' Website

Just launched. Go here.

Movie News Bruckheimer Confirms Development on 'Bad Boys 3'


Let's just hope it doesn't turn into Bad Boys 3-D.

Source: Edward Douglas

In the past few months, there's been quite a bit of chatter about Will Smith returning to some of his most famous franchises as they receive the threequel treatment. In fact, just this week it was confirmed that Smith would start shooting Men in Black III with Tommy Lee Jones this fall for a summer 2012 release date.

There's also been talk in the past year about Sony reuniting Smith with Martin Lawrence and Michael Bay for Bad Boys 3 with a screenwriter having been hired last summer, though it seemed somewhat dubious even last month when Lawrence confirmed to MTV that the project was "real."

At the UK junket for Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time, ComingSoon.net asked the Big Kahuna, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, if there was a possibility we'd see him, Michael Bay and Smith working together for the first time since Bad Boys 2 back in 2003, presumably once Bay and Smith finish their current threequels, Transformers 3 and Men in Black III, respectively.

The producer was more prudent with his choice of words on the project than Lawrence, saying, "It's a wish and a hope and a dream. We've been working on a screenplay, which is excellent. It's an idea Will gave us, so hopefully, it will come to fruition, we would love it to."

Being that the first Bad Boys was the big breakthrough movie for Bay, Smith and Lawrence 15 years ago--seems like longer, doesn't it?--it certainly would be interesting to see them do a third movie maybe with some of the modern edge they've seen since been exploring.

In the meantime, Bruckheimer's own summer slate is full with Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time out on May 28 and The Sorcerer's Apprentice out on July 16. You'll be able to read a lot more on both those movies right here on ComignSoon.net.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

'The Killer Inside Me' Trailer

Wow...I didn't even see this one coming.

Plot:
Published in 1952, "The Killer Inside Me" concerns a deputy sheriff in a West Texas town whose kind Everyman demeanor masks his true dark self. He is slowly revealed as a psychotic killer.


'Splice' Trailer

Looks like 'Species' to me. This movie hasn't been getting the greatest of reviews but I'm posting the trailer anyway.

Plot:
Clive and Elsa are superstars of the genetic engineering world. They specialize in splicing together DNA from different animals to create fantastical new hybrids. The charismatic couple wants to use human DNA in a new hybrid – something that could yield astronomical medical benefits. The pharmaceutical company that funds their research, however, is more interested in exploiting their earlier triumphs for easier, short-term profit. Clive and Elsa secretly conduct their own experiment. The result is Dren: an amazing creature who exhibits an array of unexpected developments, both physical and intellectual. Dren exceeds their wildest dreams... and, ultimately, their most terrifying nightmare.


'Jonah Hex' Trailer

Looks SICK!!

Plot:
Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) is a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort, a tough and stoic gunslinger who can track down anyone... and anything. Having survived death, Jonah's violent history is steeped in myth and legend, and has left him with one foot in the natural world and one on the "other side." His only human connection is with Leila (Megan Fox), whose life in a brothel has left her with scars of her own. But Jonah's past is about to catch up with him when the U.S. military makes him an offer he can't refuse: in exchange for his freedom from the warrants on his head, he must track down and stop the dangerous terrorist Quentin Turnbull (John Malkovich). But Turnbull, who is gathering an army and preparing to unleash Hell, is also Jonah's oldest enemy and will stop at nothing until Jonah is dead. Based on the legendary graphic novel, "Jonah Hex" is an epic adventure thriller about one man's personal quest for redemption against the vast canvas of the battle between good and evil.

'Buried' Trailer

I'm claustrophobic anyways. So the trailer alone makes my palms sweat.

Plot:
Paul Conroy is not ready to die. But when he wakes up 6 feet underground with no idea of who put him there or why, life for the truck driver and family man instantly becomes a hellish struggle for survival. Buried with only a cell phone and a lighter, his contact with the outside world and ability to piece together clues that could help him discover his location are maddeningly limited. Poor reception, a rapidly draining battery, and a dwindling oxygen supply become his worst enemies in a tightly confined race against time - fighting panic, despair and delirium, Paul has only 90 minutes to be rescued before his worst nightmare comes true.

Joe Dante's 'The Hole 3D' Trailer

As you know, I'm really starting to hate the 3D gimmick.

Plot:
"The Hole in 3D" tells of a family who move into a new home and discover a hole in the basement that plays on their darkest fears.


New 'Pirahna 3D' Trailer

I can't wait. Keeps looking better.

Plot:
From director Alexandre Aja ("The Hills Have Eyes") comes the new action thriller "Piranha." Every year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 for Spring Break; a riot of sun and drunken fun. But this year, there's something more to worry about than hangovers and complaints from local old timers; A new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria. After a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers must band together to stop themselves from becoming fish food for the area's new razor-toothed residents.


"I Spit On Your Grave" Remake Trailer

Could be good. We'll see.

Plot:
Writer Jennifer Hills takes a retreat from the city to a charming cabin in the woods to start on her next book. But Jennifer's presence in the small town attracts the attention of a few morally deprived locals who set out one night to teach this city girl a lesson.

They break into her cabin to scare her. However, what starts out as terrifying acts of humiliation and intimidation, quickly and uncontrollably escalates into a night of physical abuse and torturous assault. But before they can kill her, Jennifer sacrifices her broken and beaten body to a raging river that washes her away.

As time passes, the men slowly stop searching for her body and try to go back to life as usual. But that isn't about to happen. Against all odds, Jennifer Hills survived her ordeal. Now, with hell bent vengeance, Jennifer’s sole purpose is to turn the tables on these animals and to inflict upon them every horrifying and torturous moment they carried out on her...only much, much worse.


Official Plot Synopsis For 'Inception'



This is a movie that is definitely spurring my interest.

Source: Unknown

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.

Machete Trailer!!!

EPIC!!

Sorry...there was no way for me to embed the trailer. So here's a link to AintItCool's trailer....

TRAILER

Godzilla’s New Design?




This is a franchise that needs to be left alone.




Source: Slashfilm.com

Twitch has discovered a couple photos on Flick of a design model for Godzilla. Could this be the creature’s new look for the new American Remake? The author WoGzilla left the following accompanying comment with one of the images:

“great detail :) I was told by a good friend in the movie biz. that this was one of the design’s they were considering for the new 3D Godzila….! if you have new info on this movie, i would like to post it . thanks :)”

What do you think? Could this be real? How about the design of Godzilla?

I personally love it. I hope it is more than just fan art, but chances are it isn’t real. The big reason is that it has been online all day, and Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures could have had them removed in minutes. Either way, I think it’s cool enough to feature on the site and speculate what a new darker American remake of Godzilla might look like.

Here’s the full press release from Legendary which was released earlier this year:

Burbank, CA – March 29, 2010 – Legendary Pictures announced today that they will develop and produce a new film based on Toho Company’s famed GODZILLA character. Through the terms of the agreement, Legendary Pictures has acquired the rights to produce a movie inspired by Toho’s Godzilla, a franchise the Japanese company created and has nurtured for over fifty years.

Toho’s GODZILLA franchise boasts one of the most widely recognized film creatures worldwide, resulting in a series of books, television programs, video games and more than 25 films worldwide. Legendary intends to approach the film and its characters in the most authentic manner possible. The company will, in the near future, announce a filmmaker to helm the film for an intended 2012 release. The film will fall under the company’s co-production and co-financing deal with Warner Bros. Toho will distribute the film in Japan.

“Godzilla is one of the world’s most powerful pop culture icons, and we at Legendary are thrilled to be able to create a modern epic based on this long-loved Toho franchise,” said Thomas Tull, Chairman and CEO of Legendary. “Our plans are to produce the Godzilla that we, as fans, would want to see. We intend to do justice to those essential elements that have allowed this character to remain as pop-culturally relevant for as long as it has.”

“Godzilla is a signature Japanese character which we have nurtured over the years. It is a great honor to reach an agreement with Legendary Pictures, the parent to many a blockbuster film, and we are delighted in rebooting the character together to realize its much anticipated return by fans from all over the world,” comments Hideyuki Takai, President of Toho Co., Ltd. “We are anxious to find out where Godzilla’s new stomping will take us.”

“Godzilla is emblematic of the kind of branded, event films for which Warner Bros. and our partners at Legendary are best known. We have enjoyed a great deal of success together to date and this newest opportunity represents yet another chance for us to collaborate on a property that is very clearly in their wheelhouse,” said Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.

In addition to Legendary, producers on the new film will be Dan Lin, Roy Lee and Brian Rogers. Yoshimitsu Banno, Kenji Okuhira and Doug Davison will Executive Produce.

Spielberg & JJ Abrams Collaborate on `Super 8'


DAMN! I was hoping for Cloverfield 2. This just proves JJ is a marketing genius. It will be no time before the internet starts going nuts about this.

Source: AP

LOS ANGELES – Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams are collaborating on a hush-hush project — and "Iron Man 2" audiences are getting the first look at it.

A Paramount spokeswoman says a teaser trailer for "Super 8" will debut before midnight Friday screenings of "Iron Man 2."

Abrams, whose films include "Star Trek," wrote the screenplay for "Super 8" and will direct. Spielberg is producing.

Like "Cloverfield," the 2008 hit produced by Abrams, details about "Super 8" are being kept secret. Paramount spokeswoman Katie Martin Kelley would only say that "Super 8" is not a sequel to "Cloverfield" and that the movie is inspired by films Abrams "loved and admired as a teenager."

"Super 8" is due in theaters in summer 2011.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Friday the 13th Sequel is Now Officially 'Dead'


Sad news, I liked the remake and was looking forward to this.

Source: Firstshowing.net

Right out of left field comes some disappointing news for all you Jason Vorhees fans. Bloody-Disgusting had their attention called to an exchange on Twitter between a fellow movie lover and Platinum Dunes producer Brad Fuller. When asked how the Friday the 13th sequel was coming along, Fuller simply said: "It is dead - not happening." Eager to follow-up on this surprising news, Bloody Disgusting contacted Fuller who confirmed, "Right now there is no movement on Friday 13th: Part 2." Some shocking news for a film that was supposed to be released in August this year, but now appears to be dead in the waters of Crystal Lake.

The sequel to the '09 Friday the 13th remake penned by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift was going to be shot in 3D and feature the return of Derek Mears as the new Jason Voorhees, but now who knows if we'll ever see a follow-up. Fuller followed up on Twitter that explaining the dead stop is a "long story" and: "It's not my call. I would drop everything and make it today if they wanted it." Halt on this production definitely seems strange considering the movie made $91 million worldwide on a $19 million budget, not to mention, Platinum Dunes other upcoming remake of Nightmare on Elm Street seems to be tracking very well so far.

As someone who isn't the biggest a fan of the horror genre, I actually had a really good time with the Friday the 13th remake and its horror cliches, but most of all, that 20 minute opening slasher sequence before the titles. Hopefully this sequel somehow gets back on track sooner than later. Anyone else disappointed?

Samuel Bayer Refused To Convert A NightMare on Elm Street to 3D


This dude will forever be in my Cool Book. This man should be praised by everyone.

Source: Slashfilm

While a lot of filmmakers are jumping at the opportunity to convert their films into 3D, Samuel Bayer, the director of Platinum Dunes’ remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street, fought against the idea.

When New Line initiated several conversations about converting “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to 3-D, “we pushed back,” says director Samuel Bayer. “This was shot in 2-D and was meant to be shown in 2-D.” He added, “Just like I don’t want to see a lot of great movies remade” — alluding to the other Hollywood vogue — “I don’t want to see a lot of them in 3-D.”


Of course, having Michael Bay in your corner as a producer probably helped Bayer’s fight against the studio. Bay has been vocal in his dislike for post-3D conversion. The above paragraph is probably the most newsworthy or interesting but from the Los Angeles Times’ article “Popularity of 3-D is affecting how screenplays are written”, which I recommend checking out.

The Last Airbender is Also Being Converted into 3D


Well, I WAS looking forward to this film.

Source: Slashfilm

arned that Paramount Pictures is jumping on the post-conversion 3D scam bandwaggon with M. Night Shyamalan-directed The Last Airbender. I had a feeling this was coming as producer Frank Marshall filed the following tweets earlier this month:

Looking at 3-D test… Looking at 3-D for various projects, I think it’s here to stay, but not right for all movies… So far, feels like it’s better to shoot in 3-D rather than convert….

Looking at other 3-D companies today, maybe even 3-D TV?

After several 3-D tests, I believe you can do a good conversion. Key is don’t treat it as a technical process, but involve the filmmakers.


So it appears that Marshall, Paramount and Shyamalan were able to find a company that could turn a better product that the Clash of the Titans conversion, which yes, was awful. As Flemming notes, Shyamalan is also notoriously “particular about his movies, so he must be sold on the conversion process.” Apparently they are using Stereo D, the company that worked on James Cameron’s Avatar.

I’m still not convinced that 3D conversion is worth it for newer films, but I also have not seen too many releases.Nightmare Before Christmas looks fine, as did the 3D upconversion footage I’ve seen from Beauty and the Beast, but it seems the 3D conversion looks a lot better with objects and animated creations than it does with live action. I was never impressed with the Harry Potter IMAX 3D converted segments. It always looked like cardboard cut-outs. Clash of the Titans was rushed in 6-8 weeks, outsourced, but Paramount feels they have enough time to convert Airbender and still meet the July 2nd release date.

Read more: The Last Airbender is Also Being Converted into 3D | /Film http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/04/22/the-last-airbender-is-also-being-converted-into-3d/#ixzz0m8KWmMiq

'Saw 3D' Full Synopsis and Cast


:ROLLS EYES:

Source: Bloody Disgusting

We've been hearing rumors that both Cary Elwes and Monica Potter would be returning in Lionsgate's Saw 3D - the seventh film in the franchise - but haven't been able to get any surefire confirmation. This evening Lionsgate released the "revealed" cast listing, which confirms that Elwes will in fact be returning as Dr. Lawrence Gordon in the Kevin Greutert directed sequel penned once again by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton. Still no word on if Potter will return as Alison Gordon, but below we've got the rest of the cast and the official synopsis. Saw VII 3D opens against Paranormal Activity 2 on October 22.

Confirmed Cast: Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor and Betsy Russell all return with the surprise addition of Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Gina Holden (Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, Final Destination 3), Chad Donella ("Lost", "X-Files"), Laurence Anthony, Dean Armstrong and Naomi Snieckus.

Synopsis: "This October, one of the biggest, most successful horror franchises in movie history arrives in theaters in vivid, chilling 3-D with the release of Lionsgate’s SAW VII 3-D.

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw’s brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror...

The first theatrical feature to be shot exclusively on the cutting-edge SI-3D digital camera system, SAW VII 3-D brings the horrifying games of Jigsaw to life like never before. The film stars Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell and Sean Patrick Flannery. SAW VII is directed by Kevin Greutert, produced by Oren Koules, Mark Burg and Gregg Hoffman. SAW VII 3D is a Lionsgate Release. Twisted Pictures Presents a Burg/Koules/Hoffman Production."

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Barry Sonnenfeld Confirms Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones For 'Men in Black 3D'



ENOUGH WITH THE 3D ALREADY! ITS NOVELTY HAS WORN OFF!!!

Source: Slashfilm.com

Straight from director Barry Sonnenfeld comes news that Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are set to return for a third Men in Black picture and, in a move which will surprise precisely no-one, Sony will be releasing it in 3D.

The official line seems to be that while Smith and Jones have both agreed to reprise their Men in Black roles, only Smith has formally signed. I imagine that the studio will be very keen to get this one moving swiftly, and if they do so, the immediate casualty is likely to be The City That Sailed. Back in March, Peter reported on how Smith had come to a fork in the road, Men in Black in one direction, City in the other.

We still don’t know for sure which film Smith is going to tackle first, but it’s looking like Men to me. At least today it is.

Sonnenfeld’s comments come courtesy of the Showbiz 411 blog. The news that Jones is on board is probably the big surprise - lots of folks had been expecting him to pass, I believe. There was even a rumour going around that the film would - POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT! - feature a time travel scenario which would team a present-day J with a younger Agent K, possibly played by Josh Brolin.

Of course, maybe that’s all true and they still have space for the Jones-aged K in the plot somewhere. Or maybe it wasn’t true at all.

Other casting rumours suggest that Sasha Baron Cohen and Jemaine Clement have been competing for a role, which I speculated would be that of an alien simply on the basis of having seen these guys’ faces. There’s been a certain style of actor cast as undercover aliens in the Men in Black films so far, and both Cohen and Clement seem to fit the bill rather well.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

My Nightmare on Elm Street Rankings

With the "re-imaging' coming out next week, I figured I'd give my rankings for the Nightmare series. If I ruffle feathers, good.


1. Nightmare on Elm Street

One of the scariest movies I have ever seen and one of the most sinister villains to ever grace the big screen. It was trend setting, monumental, original, and timeless. This movie might be one of the best horror movie ever made. I know there is a remake coming out next week, and though it may be good, I can guarantee it isn't as good as this movie. If the Academy Awards recognized horror movies, then Robert Englund would've gotten an Oscar nod. Wes Craven has never been on top of his game like he was in this film. Matter of fact, I just watched it yesterday on blu-ray and I recommend you go purchase it now!


2. Wes Craven's New Nightmare

The last and arguably greatest sequel of the series is the most original. It's about the real life actors of the Nightmare movies REALLY being stalked by Freddy. Wes Craven returns as director and you can tell. The movie has quality. Freddy never looked scarier than what he did in this film (except for that trench coat). Heather Langenkamp returns as...Heather Langenkamp. I always felt like she was the driving force of the Nightmare movies and it was refreshing to see her reprising her role. I liked New Nightmare a lot and I don't think it gets the credit it deserves.


3. Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

The second best of the sequels (which isn't saying much). This movie wasn't bad at all. I loved how each kid Freddy was stalking had their own powers. It was a refreshing twist to see the kids use Freddy's powers against him. But unfortunately, this is the film that started turning Freddy into what I call the comedian Freddy Dangerfield. It's not predominant like it is in the later films, but the trend starts here and with the exception of 'New Nightmare', I consider this to be Freddy's last film and don't really acknowledge the others.


4. Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

I remember as a kid being excited as hell to go see this in the theaters. The whole family got together and we all drove 50 miles away to see it. We went in pumped. We left damn near in tears. It was awful. I saw part 2 a few months ago on TV, and it looks even worse now. The movie is weird and has lots of homosexual undertones. The S&M gym teacher, Jesse always running away and dismissing advances from the female lead, etc. Many think the movie is all about a homosexual boy "coming out" and coping with his sexuality. Regardless, it sucks. The only saving grace of this movie is that Freddy is still a horror icon and has yet to be turned in to a comedian.

DISCLAIMER: NOW FORGIVE ME BECAUSE I HAVENT SEEN THE REST OF THESE MOVIES IN YEARS. SO THEY ALL BLUR TOGETHER TO ME. I WILL TRY MY HARDEST TO DIFFERENTIATE THEM EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE COMPLETE TURDS.


5. A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

Freddy becomes more funny and corny. In this one we are treated to a person turning into a cockroach and Freddy eating a pizza with screaming meatballs. I'm not making this up. We are introduced to some random ass character named Alice. Every one from all the previous sequels are dead. So what does the movie offer? I have no clue. That's why I only watched it once.


6. A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child

A movie that has flaming dog urine? Check. Can't remember much about this movie. I remember Freddy Dangerfield being an annoying asshole with his cheesy, unfunny one-liners. He has completely lost any sense of being scary and at this point I don't think the movie studio is even trying. Showing up as Super Freddy in the comic book dream sequence pretty much sums this movie up. On a side note, The Dream Child stars the ugliest kid ever put to film, Whit Herford. Man that kid is ugly. He looks like a goth kid with down syndrome.


7. Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Freddy Dangerfield is in full blown stand-up mode in this one. He should have a spotlight on him the entire movie. This sequel had so many queer-ass parts I don't know where to begin. The Nintendo Freddy Power Glove? "Now I have power!" A ridiculous 3-D ending that is hands down the worst 3-D ever put to film? Demon worms that give Freddy his power? The main character getting killed halfway through the movie? Appearances by Rosanne Barr and Tom Arnold? But after all of these silly and retarded examples, the one that stands out to me the most is, after all these movies and all the power displayed by Freddy, he dies by........getting blown up by a pipe bomb. Yes go ahead and re-read that. A pipe bomb. That's how they do it? That's how they treat the fans who have followed Freddy through his rise from sadistic child murderer to cornball comedian. A pipe bomb. Freddy's Dead? Thank God.

'Resident Evil: Afterlife 3-D' Trailer

Eh...after the last one, I'll wait for the dvd.

Plot:
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, ALICE (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead leads them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

'Harpoon: The Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre' Trailer

Looks like it'll be worth the rental. Released on DVD May 10th.

Plot:
An epic tale about a group of whale watchers, whose ship breaks down and they get picked up by a whale fisher vessel. The Fishbillies on the vessel have just gone bust, and everything goes out of control.

It’s a cross between the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Blair Witch Project, combined with the dark and bloody humor of Evil Dead.


'Machete' In Theaters September


I've been looking forward to this since Grindhouse. Danny Trejo is going to be a household name after this flick. And by the way, the poster might be the coolest one of 2010.

Source: 20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox has set a September 3 release date for Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis' Machete, starring Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan, Cheech Marin, Jeff Fahey, Don Johnson and Steven Seagal. Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 6, which gives the movie a four-day opening weekend.

Focus Features is releasing Anton Corbijn's suspense thriller The American (view a new photo), starring George Clooney, a couple of days earlier on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Columbia Pictures also has the Tom Brady comedy Born to Be a Star, with Christina Ricci, scheduled for a release on Sept. 3.

Machete is based on the "fake" trailer in Robert Rodriguez's 2007 Grindhouse. The feature version of the trailer finds Machete (Trejo) a renegade former Mexican Federale, roaming the streets of Texas after a shakedown from drug lord Torrez (Seagal). Reluctantly, Machete takes an offer from spin doctor Benz (Fahey) to assassinate McLaughlin (De Niro) a corrupt Senator. Double crossed and on the run Machete braves the odds with the help of Luz (Michelle Rodriguez), a saucy taco slinger, Padre (Marin) his "holy" brother, and April (Lohan) a socialite with a penchant for guns. All while being tracked by Sartana (Alba), a sexy ICE agent with a special interest in the blade slinger.

'Hobo with a Shotgun' Feature in the Works

LOL! I can't wait to see this. Looks like a good time.

Source: Ain't It Cool News

Ain't It Cool News reports that a feature version of "Hobo with a Shotgun" is in the works. "Hobo with a Shotgun" was a fake trailer that was shown with some screenings of 2007 release Grindhouse.

The clip was created by Dartmouth, Nova Scotia filmmakers Jason Eisener, John Davies, and Rob Cotterill, and starred David Brunt in the title role.

The site says that filming will start in Halifax on Monday and while Brunt is not returning, Eisener has cast Dutch actor Rutger Hauer in the role.

You can watch the R-rated trailer using the player below:

'Star Wars' Movies Coming to Blu-ray


Bittersweet news. Cant wait for the blu-ray.....and I knew Lucas would squeeze another drop out of the franchise and bring it to theaters in 3D. Shocker. George Lucas is such a tool bag.

Source: IGN

Lucasfilm Director of Fan Relations Steve Sansweet revealed at the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend that the "Star Wars" films are coming to Blu-ray.

"We have been at work for a couple of years working on - I won't call it the Ultimate Set because we keep finding stuff - but, a very full set of all six movies on Blu-ray with lots of extra material," Sansweet told IGN. "We're finding all kinds of scenes from dailies that have never been seen before. Beyond all of those things that you know about… there are some real treasures."

While he wouldn't reveal when they will be released, he said "it won't be in the too distant future."

IGN said that Sansweet also addressed the reports that the "Star Wars" movies will be coming back to theaters in 3D.

'The Dark Knight' Producer Compares Chris Nolan Rebooting Superman To 'Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan'


Hell Yes! You go Chris!

Source: DC Comics

One of the many creators I had a chance to chat with during last weekend's C2E2 convention in Chicago was comic creator and film producer Michael Uslan, executive producer on just about every Batman project to ever hit the big (or small) screen — including 2008's record-breaking blockbuster "The Dark Knight."

While Uslan said he had "nothing to share" regarding regarding the much-anticipated third film in director Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise, he did offer up some thoughts on the news that Nolan will shepherd a reboot of the Superman movie universe. Comparing Superman's big-screen future to the second film in the "Star Trek" franchise (considered a vast improvement on its predecessor), Uslan said he has high hopes for the filmmaker's take on the Man of Steel.

"I think there are great things happening in the DC universe," said Uslan when asked about Nolan taking over the Superman movies.

"I remember when 'Star Trek' first came out as a big motion picture," he said. "I couldn't wait for that big motion picture that was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time. But I was bored to death during the movie. They spent so much money, and excuse the pun, but it was like an alien experience compared to the 'Star Trek' I knew and loved."

"And then they came back," he continued. "They figured out what went awry, and they came back with 'The Wrath of Khan.' It was a kick-ass movie that brought back a villain from the show, it was action-packed, and it was something that the guys could all really get into. I would hope that Superman will have his own 'Wraith of Khan' in the years to come.'"

For those who haven't been following along at home, Nolan's appointment as the new guardian of Superman's movie future was first announced back in February, with his "Dark Knight" co-writer David Goyer later confirmed to author a new film rebooting the Man of Steel's universe.

Little is known about the project beyond that, however — with rumors circulating about the everything from the film's villains to whether it will even be a true reboot of the character's origin.

Nevertheless, Uslan said he's looking forward to Superman getting a brand new start under the "Dark Knight" director.

"I would love to see that personally," he said.

Samuel L. Jackson Co-Signs Joss Whedon As 'Avengers' Director


Don't know about Whedon directing the Avengers movie. Would've much rather seen Christopher Nolan directing. I dug Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but as far as I'm concerned, that's all he's done. The only movie he's directed was 'Serenity' and that was a turd. He wrote 'Alien Resurrection' so for that alone he shouldn't be allowed in Hollywood at all.

Source: MTV

BEVERLY HILLS, California — Marvel has big plans for moviegoers in the next couple of years, and nearly all of them share one thing in common: A bald, sneering, eye-patch-wearing spy named Nick Fury. "Iron Man" fans who stuck around after the closing credits saw Samuel L. Jackson make Tony Stark an offer he couldn't refuse. Jackson returns in the role for next month's sequel, and he has signed on to play Fury in as many as nine films.

So, when we caught up with Sam the man recently, we had to ask for his take on the latest round of big Marvel announcements. Addressing the rumor that Joss Whedon will direct "The Avengers," Jackson said that, to his knowledge, the deal was done. "They signed him, didn't they? I thought I actually saw something the other day that said he was in."

Assuming that the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" mastermind will be charged with assembling Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and the other comic book superheroes, Jackson said he was pleased with Whedon's appointment.

"I think it's fine," said Jackson, who added that he expects Fury to see some action and even "shoot somebody" by the time the Whedon-helmed "Avengers" movie wraps. "They seem to be making great choices and trying to make all of these films work.

"I'm looking forward to connecting with [Whedon] sometime," Jackson said. "I guess that's, like, next February," he said of the anticipated filming start date.

Shortly before the Whedon revelation, news broke that Chris Evans, a star of the "Fantastic Four" franchise, would get superheroic once again, this time as Captain America. Although Evans isn't sure if his Cap will be the "boss" of the Avengers, he will answer to Nick Fury, who gave the newest member of the superhero team a thumbs-up.

"[Evans] is the right guy, not a problem," Jackson said of his newly named co-star. "[Marvel] seems to be making great steps in the right direction to make all of these films happen in the right way. I'm looking forward to going to London and meeting Captain America."

Martin Lawrence Says 'Bad Boys 3' Talk Is 'Really Real'


I love both Bad Boys movies so I'm all for this. I think part 2 is an underrated movie, period. It definitely doesn't get the credit it deserves. Hopefully 3 will live up to the expectations set by the first two.

Source: MTV

In 1995, "Bad Boys" made Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and director Michael Bay household names. Eight years later, the men returned triumphant for "Bad Boys II," an explosive sequel that felt like a coronation of three Hollywood superstars. Now, after another seven years, Lawrence said the "Boys" are back in town — and that talk of another sequel is very real.

"It's real realistic," the comedian revealed to MTV News recently, addressing rumors that he'll re-team with Bay and the former Fresh Prince once again. "We've talked about 'Bad Boys 3.' "

When he made the original film, Bay was a video director looking to break through in Hollywood; now, he oversees massive productions of films like the "Transformers" movies. Back in 1995, Will Smith was slowly overcoming his teen-oriented-rapper stigma as the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" TV show was winding down and small movies like "Six Degrees of Separation" were earning him decent reviews; nowadays, he is arguably the most bankable movie star in the world.

Some would wonder why outlandish-but-effective detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett would pop up again now, when the "Bad Boys" talents each have successful careers of their own (Lawrence just opened "Death at a Funeral" this past weekend). According to Martin, however, the time to reunite is now.

"Any time you can get Big Willie to come out and talk about doing a third installment of a hot movie like 'Bad Boys,' you have to take notice," Lawrence explained. "I met with Michael Bay, and he said he's onboard too — so it's real."

Writer Peter Craig is putting together a script for Columbia, and the "Bad Boys" team is ready. "I got Big Willie to come down and see me about the movie. I felt special," Lawrence said of a visit Smith paid to his friend recently to talk about getting the band back together, adding that at this point, the green light is in the hands of the franchise producer. "We're just waiting on Jerry Bruckheimer to let us know when it's really real."

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

'Jaws' Returning to Theaters in 3-D?


Might be the worst news I've heard this year thus far. I blame this all on George Lucas for starting the "re-imaging" trend. Jaws is definitely one of my top 5 movies of all time. LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!

By the way, if they do this would it be truly "jumping the shark"?

SOURCE: LA Times

"On "Jaws," he (Richard D. Zanuck) and his producing partner, David Brown, worked with a gifted young director, Spielberg, who had to sink or swim when the visual effects work that was supposed to deliver a terrifying shark was slow-going and clunky. There could have been blood in the water on the production but, instead, the director and producers looked for ways to hide the deficiencies with props, flipped (and flipper) perspectives and the sublimely scary theme by John Williams.

"In desperation, we came up with so many good ideas -- like the floating barrels, for instance, that were shown on the screen to suggest this shark beneath them, underwater -- and we did it because we didn't have the shark," Zanuck said. "In the script, the shark is on Page 1 when the girl gets eaten. It became more terrorizing than anything we could have hoped for. If we had CG then we would have had the shark in every frame."

(Zanuck and Spielberg spoke a few years ago about going back to the original film with the digital paintbrush of CG effects to create a more horrific predator. They decided, for the time being, to leave the film alone, although Zanuck says he is intrigued by the notion of adding 3D effects to the 1976 classic for a theatrical re-release.)"
 
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