What’s that? You want to see more pictures of the Spider-Man reboot starring Andrew Garfield? Here’s an amateur photograph taken on set:
The costume has a definite Ben Reilly Spider-Man influence, and it translates well.
The use of practical effects and having a stunt man actually swinging makes the film all the more exciting. Marc Webb’s Spider-Man seems really on track doing things right.
The film is scheduled for release on July 3, 2012.
I cannot wait.
Marvel’s superhero Black Panther is back on track being developed as a film. And frankly, it’s about time since studios have been trying to adapt Black Panther as a movie since the 90s.
Curiously enough, Mark Bailey will write the screenplay. Bailey is known as a writer and story editor for various documentaries. But who knows? He just might be a perfect fit after all.
Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios will produce.
So who is Black Panther? The name itself is the ceremonial title bestowed upon the chief of the Panther tribe in the fictional African nation Wakanda. The main Black Panther in the Marvel universe? His name is T’Challa, the leader of the various tribes of the nation and defender of the people. Becoming Black Panther, T’Challa, with his connection with the Wakandan Panther god, consumed a special herb which granted him greatly enhanced senses, strength, speed, agility, and stamina.
The Black Panther character was created in 1966 and is considered the first mainstream black superhero.
It’s good timing for the Black Panther film with the Avengers flick on the horizon, especially since Black Panther eventually becomes an Avenger himself.
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The Dark Knight Rises casting news broke this morning by Warner Bros: Tom Hardy will portray Bane and Anne Hathaway will play Selina Kyle, who is also known as Catwoman.
Luckily director Christopher Nolan doesn’t do camp, so Hardy’s Bane won’t be the brainless brute from Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin.
For those not in the know: Bane spent majority of his early life in prison, but had a thirst for knowledge; reading books and receiving an education from a Jesuit priest. And, of course, constantly working out with a penchant for violence. He’s then forced as a test subject for a drug called Venom, which increases his strength exponentially, but forces him to take a dosage every 12 hours or suffer side-effects.
Without delving too far into comic story arcs, Bane’s intelligence rivals Batman’s.
Tom Hardy is inspired casting for the role, and he’s proven himself as a capable actor. I’m entirely looking forward to his take on Bane.
“I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.”
— Christopher Nolan
And Selina Kyle? Her origin was revised a few times, but the gist of her story is that she’s a jewel thief and cat burglar — hence the name “Catwoman”. Trained in gymnastics, Selina employs the skill in her burglaries. In Gotham City she’s trained in martial arts.
Selina Kyle has a rocky relationship with Bruce Wayne while, as Catwoman, is flirtatious towards Batman despite being a thorn in his side.
I can see Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle. She has an onscreen charm that matches the persona well. Catwoman will translate easily in Nolan’s Batman movie.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”
— Christopher Nolan
Despite hating the title The Dark Knight Rises, I’m stoked for Nolan’s third and final Batman film — and excited with the addition of Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Now, here’s to hoping Batman gets to further display his detective skills.
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The sequel to director Guy Ritchie’s film Sherlock Holmes is underway starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Joining them are Stephen Fry as Sherlock’s more intelligent and older brother Mycroft Holmes, Noomi Rapace as a gypsy named Sim and Jared Harris as the infamous criminal mastermind Moriarty.
LA Times’ Hero Complex released a movie still of the film which showcases Downey’s and Law’s onscreen romance chemistry together.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first movie — so I entirely look forward to the sequel — especially with the addition of Stephen Fry. He’s an intelligent actor with great comedic timing. He will be a perfect fit as Mycroft Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes 2 is out on December 16, 2011.
Here’s the third trailer to Battle: Los Angeles. The film stars Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez. I’m stoked. Eckhart is a damn good actor.
AMC Theatres will re-release the classic comedy Airplane! on the big screen for a limited time. Just how limited? For only two showtimes across AMC Theatres.
The showtimes?
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased HERE. There’s also a full-size commemorative Airplane! poster while supplies last.
What else is there to say? This is a brilliant idea. First Back to the Future and now Airplane! Hopefully this is the beginning of an AMC Theatres endeavor.
So . . . who wants to go?
For the last two years Ridley Scott and Fox have been working on an Alien prequel. Was it needed? Not necessarily — but alas, Damon Lindelof (Lost) came onboard to help Scott rewrite the screenplay.
Then a swerve occurred that no one was expecting: the Alien prequel strayed from its source material and became an original story. The new sci-fi film is entitled Prometheus.
“While Alien was indeed the jumping off point for this project, out of the creative process evolved a new, grand mythology and universe in which this original story takes place.”
— Ridley Scott
Actress Noomi Rapace (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) who was to star in the prequel will star in Prometheus.
Others have mentioned that it’s a bold move by Fox to greenlight an original sci-fi film as opposed to sticking with a project that has a strong franchise behind it, and it’s true. Studios usually stick with what’s safe.
With a few notable, original films in the past year; hopefully Prometheus furthers ushering in originality with studios.
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Entertainment Weekly released a new photo of Chris Hemsworth as Thor. The film is slated for release in May 2011. It’s bound to be a fun movie.
