• Oz, The Great and Powerful Casting and News

    Timothy

    Sam Raimi’s prequel to the 1939 Wizard of Oz is taking form with actors James Franco and Mila Kunis cast. The name of the film? Oz, The Great and Powerful.

    The premise will tell the origins of the Wizard and the witches of Oz. So far there’s been word on the witches of the North, the East and the West — it’s not known if the Good Witch of the South makes an appearance in the new movie (she wasn’t included in the 1939 film).

    James Franco is cast in the lead role as the Wizard himself, while Mila Kunis is cast as the Wicked Witch of the West, Theodorah.

    Former playwright David Lindsay-Abaire is penning the screenplay for Oz, The Great and Powerful.

    Franco and Kunis are a joy to watch onscreen, and it’ll be interesting how Raimi will interpret the story.

    (Vulture)

  • Audio Post: Secrets

    Timothy

    Here’s my friend’s newly formed band Secrets with their song 40 Below. Like it? Then you should see them live for their first show at San Diego’s SOMA on March 5th.

    More information and other websites on the band Secrets can be found on their official blog HERE.

    Tell your friends!

  • Audio Post: The Tangent

    Timothy

    Like some heavy jazz influence with your prog? Here’s progressive band The Tangent with their song In Earnest off their 2006 album A Place in the Queue. It’s a really chill album with some playfulness scattered throughout it.

  • Second Trailer for Thor is Out

    Timothy

    The second trailer for Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth released yesterday. It further displays Thor’s personality; he’s egocentric, demanding, theatrical and — well, he is what you would expect from Thor. Hemsworth shows a lot of potential as the god of thunder. (What a coincidence — I just heard thunder)

    Thor is out May 6, 2011.

  • Iron Man 3 Finds its Director in Shane Black

    Timothy

    Jon Favreau has stepped down from directing Iron Man 3 to sprearhead Disney’s Magic Kingdom film. So who’s going to wield Robert Downey Jr’s witty charm? Writer and director Shane Black has taken over the director seat for Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3.

    Black and Downey are no strangers to each other — Black co-write and directed the movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which helped restart Downey’s acting career. And let’s face it: the snappy and witty dialogue in that film is a perfect fit for the persona of Tony Stark.

    Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was a thoroughly entertaining film, though it hasn’t showcased the grand action scenes that Iron Man will call for. But who knows? Marvel Studios has been taking chances since the first Iron Man, and they have yet to disappoint.

    Robert Downey Jr. is the embodiment of Tony Stark, but if Marvel Studios lets Shane Black co-write as well, then Iron Man 3 has a huge chance to topple over the first film.

    (Deadline)

  • Mary Elizabeth Winstead Cast in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

    Timothy

    Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) joins Timur Bekmambetov’s film adaptation of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Winstead will play Mary Todd; co-starring with Benjamin Walker, who will portray Abraham Lincoln.

    Winstead was entertaining in prior roles — especially in Scott Pilgrim and Sky High — she’ll be a great addition to the cast of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

    (Heat Vision)

  • Battlestar‘s Tahmoh Penikett Joins Mortal Kombat: Rebirth

    Timothy

    Web series Mortal Kombat: Rebirth gained a new addition to its cast: Tahmoh Penikett. The actor is most notable for his role as Helo on the critically acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. Penikett will portray police officer Kurtis Stryker, who weilds nightsticks and tasers. Stryker was a leader of the Riot Control Birgade during Outworld’s invasion.

    Michael Jai White’s involvement was enough to make the online series badass, but the inclusion of Penikett amplifies it. He was captivating as the headstrong Helo in Battlestar, which will fit perfectly in his role as Kurtis Stryker.

    (Blastr)

  • James Van Der Beek Co-Stars in ABC Comedy

    Timothy

    Directed by Jason Winer (Modern Family) is ABC’s TV comedy pilot Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23, starring Dreama Walker as June, an honest and optimistic girl, and Krysten Ritter as the immoral roommate Chloe.

    Now why did this catch my eye? James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) will not only play Chloe’s best friend, but he will be portraying an exaggerated version of himself. Yes, ladies and gentlemen: James Van Der Beek will be playing James Van Der Beek.

    His funnyordie.com videos helped pave the way for his role in Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23.

    The new show should be a lot of fun with Van Der Beek as one of the co-stars — oh what the hell — just make him the lead.

    (Deadline)