Columbia Pictures made the announcement today that director Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot is entitled The Amazing Spider-Man. In addition to the announcement, Columbia Pictures released an official picture of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man.
I must say I’m a fan of the costume design. The eyes were a surprise, but it looks more realistic. Then we get a closer look at the webs-shooters — which I’m stoked about. You can also see the touchpads that activate the web-shooters.
Red Letter Media is at it again with its third Star Wars review, finally deconstructing Revenge of the Sith. As I’ve said before, the narrator’s voice is off-putting, but you will get used to it — so don’t let it persuade you from not watching a very entertaining review that offers valid insight and criticisms on top of humor.
Florian Gallenberger will write the screenplay and direct the film on the scandal of 80s popstars Milli Vanilli. This will be the German-born filmmaker’s first Hollywood movie.
German record producer Frank Farian hired dancers Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan to be the face of the singers of a band he put together; portraying them as the actual singers for the songs. Their looks were used to propel the songs on the charts. Rumors gradually spread that they lip-sync onstage; leading to empirical evidence when during a live performance, the recording they lip-synched to began skipping. The duo panicked and fled the stage.
Rob and Fab then had a change of heart and refused to promote another album unless they get to really sing, but Farian opposed it and revealed the charade to the public. The two attempted a legitimate music career despite the shame, but eventually the scandal overcame Rob who died from a drug overdose.
As an 80s kid, I am genuinely looking forward to the film. Milli Vanilli were huge and the scandal felt surreal; no one involved was innocent, and it ended tragically.
Gallenberger won various German film awards, including an Academy Award for his short film Quiero Ser — the story of Milli Vanilli is in good hands.
A trailer released for Steven Spielberg’s and J.J. Abrams’ mysterious film Super 8 during Super Bowl Sunday, and despite the additional footage, it doesn’t shine a light on the premise.
Recently Abrams discussed the movie with LA Times’ Hero Complex, but remained vague on the topic, as he always is with his projects. Could we expect anything less from him?
“To me, all people need to know is that it’s an adventure about a small town and it’s funny, it’s sweet, it’s scary and there’s a mystery: What is this thing that has escaped? What are the ramifications of its presence? And what is the effect on people? [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][…]”
— J.J. Abrams
So what does Abrams reveal on the plot? It’s set in 1979 Ohio, where six children film their own zombie movie with a Super 8 camera. While recording their homemade film, they witness a train wreckage which allows the inhuman thing inside the train to escape.
I’m still entirely excited by the prospect of Spielberg and Abrams collaborating on a film together; they both excel at the sci-fi genre.
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Paramount’s horror/comedy movie Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters moves forward with news: Famke Janssen (Jean Grey in the X-Men films) has joined the cast; playing the part of the leader of the witches.
The premise takes place fifteen years after the events in the fairytale Hansel and Gretel, with the siblings now grownup as witch hunters.
The film stars Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton; who replaced Noomi Rapace.
Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters begins shooting in March.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing asked people on the internet ideas on how to revive the impoverish city — and what was one of the ideas kicked back his way? A statue of RoboCop. What better way to symbolize revival for Detroit other than its sci-fi hero?
It’s a ridiculous idea overall for Mayor Bing, who replied via Twitter: “There are not any plans to erect a statue to Robocop. Thank you for the suggestion.”
It’d be amazing if Detroit had a RoboCop statue, but Mayor Bing made the right decision. The city has enough on its plate to fix and shouldn’t waste resources on a statue when it could be used to focus on real life problems.
Nevertheless, Detroit should erect a RoboCop statue as a job-well-done when its back on its feet.
Marvel Studio’s recent casting has come to a close with actress Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother) selected to portray Maria Hill in The Avengers.
Maria Hill’s place in The Avengers? She’s the executive director of SHIELD; and in the film she will be Nick Fury’s (Samuel L. Jackson) right-hand woman. Coupled with a fighting prowess, Hill is an apt negotiator.
Cobie Smulders’ role involves a nine-picture option, so it’s clear that Maria Hill will be in other Marvel films.
The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon begins shooting in late April.
Columbia Pictures made the announcement today that director Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot is entitled The Amazing Spider-Man. In addition to the announcement, Columbia Pictures released an official picture of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man.
Paramount’s horror/comedy movie Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters moves forward with news: Famke Janssen (Jean Grey in the X-Men films) has joined the cast; playing the part of the leader of the witches.
