• Looper starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    Timothy

    From writer and director Rian Johnson comes the film Looper. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt. Endgame Entertainment is producing.

    Gordon-Levitt portrays one of the killers for the mob. Sounds simple, right? Well, the mob are from the future and they send people back in time they want disposed of. It helps keep the authorities off their trail; the murders are entirely too complicated.

    Soon enough a man (played by Willis) is sent back to Gordon-Levitt’s character who he recognizes as his future self. He hesitates killing the man, who seizes the opportunity to make his escape.

    To save himself, Gordon-Levitt must find his future self and kill him; all while his future self is tracking down a little boy who is apparently the key to his survival. And murder him.

    It’s an intriguing premise. It’s unique. And it’ll be interesting to see how the onscreen chemistry between Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis turns out. And let’s face it: Who isn’t ecstatic to hear that Gordon-Levitt is starring in a time-travel action movie?

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  • Comic-Con in San Diego is Extended

    Timothy

    In May I wrote a post on Comic-Con‘s future. The event has been growing considerably and there’s been talks that massive expansions are necessary to keep Comic-Con in San Diego. And time was ticking with a contract that expires in 2012.

    Recently there has been concern about nearby hotels hiking up prices during the convention, which became part of the negotiation for a new contract. A new contract has been set to keep Comic-Con in San Diego for five more years. Hopefully with plans of the convention center being expanded and hotels negotiating to use discount rates, Comic-Con will continue beyond five years in San Diego.

    What can I say? I’m bias. I’ve been attending Comic-Con for over a decade, and I live here. Comic-Con started here, and it should keep San Diego as its home. I’m happy with the extension.

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  • Jared Harris Cast as Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes 2

    Timothy

    Sherlock Holmes 2 by Guy Ritchie continues moving forward with Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as the title character, along with Jude Law as Dr. Watson; Noomi Rapace is set as the female lead. Joining them as Sherlock’s older brother Mycroft Holmes is Stephen Fry. And the latest news? Actor Jared Harris from the show Mad Men has recently been cast as Sherlock’s nemesis Moriarty.

    Sherlock Holmes 2 is scheduled for a December 16, 2011 release.

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  • Nine Inch Nail’s Year Zero Moves Forward as HBO Miniseries

    Timothy

    In 2007 Nine Inch Nails released a concept album entitled Year Zero. Coupled with it was an alternate reality game to further the concept that dealt with a fictional future where politics leaned heavily towards evil intentions and fanatics drowned out sanity.

    Trent Reznor wrote the album during his frustrations with the Bush Administration, but put a spin on the music instead of writing a straightforward protest album. With a dash of science fiction in a form called, “The Presence”, Year Zero had an underlining horror element.

    Now, why am I talking about it? Because Year Zero is finally moving forward to become a miniseries like Reznor has hoped for. Daniel Knauf of Carnivale is penning the pilot with BBC Worldwide Productions as the studio. It’s planned to be an HBO miniseries — which is smart, given the subject matter. There’s no word yet on a release date.

    Sure, the inspiration for the concept is now dated, but the story was captivating. And there’s a lot that can be expounded on in a television format. It’s bound to be a very intriguing miniseries.

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  • Mark Ruffalo Playing the Hulk in The Avengers

    Timothy

    In the TV show and the movies the actors who played Bruce Banner never actually got the chance to also play the Hulk. Mark Ruffalo, who has been cast as Bruce Banner in The Avengers recently stated that he won’t just be playing the role of Bruce Banner, but also the Hulk.

    “They’re going to do the Avatar stop-action, stop-motion capture. So I’ll actually play the Hulk. That’ll be fun.”

    -Mark Ruffalo

    It means that instead of the usual all CG Hulk, Ruffalo will be fitted for motion capturing and play the role of the Hulk on set. It’ll be the first time that it’ll be done like that for the character, and it will be sure to make a world of a difference for the interactions with other actors.

    On the part of Bruce Banner, Ruffalo intends to draw from Bill Bixby’s version of Banner. He wants Banner to be sympathetic, while the Hulk rages and destroys all in his path.

    I was hesitant about Mark Ruffalo being cast in The Avengers, but his attitude towards the role has been winning me over. So far Marvel has been having brilliant casting. He was great in Shutter Island, and he’ll be sure to bring that drive to the role of the Hulk as well.

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  • Stephen Fry in Sherlock Holmes 2

    Timothy

    Earlier this month I wrote about some news and rumors on the sequel of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes; news that Sherlock’s older brother Mycroft Holmes will be making an appearance. And somehow I did not see this coming; yet it makes so much sense. The brilliant actor Stephen Fry has been cast in the role of Mycroft Holmes.

    Stephen Fry is intelligent, comedic, and has class. What else is there to say? It’s perfect casting. Absolutely perfect.

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  • Iron Man 2: The Hangover Edition

    Timothy

    An alternate opening for Iron Man 2 has made rounds. The difference? It begins with sounds of Tony Stark vomiting followed by showing him on his knees in the Iron Man suit clutching a toilet. He’s clearly hungover while Pepper is scolding him and keeping him on task. A moment later his egotism wins over and he makes the drop to the Stark Expo.

    This really should have been the opening for the film. It sets the tone. Tony Stark is an arrogant mess. Pepper is all business. It’s their dynamic. And let’s face it: Every Iron Man film should open and close with a hungover Tony Stark. It’s evident that Tony’s superpower is overcoming hangovers.

  • Guillermo del Toro Wants Ron Perlman in Lovecraft Film

    Timothy

    In August I wrote a post on Guillermo del Toro’s screenplay adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness. And del Toro looks to be in the director seat with James Cameron as producer. How exciting is that?

    In a recent interview Guillermo del Toro said that he’s written a role specifically for actor Ron Perlman (Hellboy/Sons of Anarchy). All that it will take is for Perlman’s schedule to be free and he’s in.

    “Ron Perlman has a role in it written specifically for him. Ron plays Larson, the sort of dog guy, the guy that cares for the dogs and the sled. … It’s a fantastic character. I really love him. He’s sort of a pragmatic guy, doesn’t care about science or the mythology or the cosmology. He just is a hard-boiled Nordic man.”

    -Guillermo del Toro

    I really want it to happen. Ron Perlman is a good actor and I really enjoyed his work on both Hellboy films. He would be no stranger to a film inspired by Lovecraft. He’d be a great fit.

    Do yourself a favor and watch both Hellboy films (Hellboy/Hellboy 2: The Golden Army) for del Toro’s and Perlman’s work together. Then watch del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. You know you want to.

    Guillermo del Toro and James Cameron together on a film adaptation of a H.P. Lovecraft horror novel? And the possibility of Ron Perlman’s involvement? I’m in. All in.

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