• Predators Poster

    Timothy

    A while back I wrote a post on the new Predators film which is looking promising — this is one of the new posters for the movie:

    (Source)

  • Newcomer Luke Evans Becoming A Leading Man

    Timothy

    The Three Musketeers is being remade by Paul W.S. Anderson with a cast that includes Orlando Bloom and Christoph Waltz. Also in the film will be Luke Evans in the role of Aramis. Evans is a veteran theater actor who just this year made the transition to film — and he’s already scoring lead roles in both independent and big studio movies. It speaks volumes about his craft.

    Here’s his Q and A with Movieline.

  • Voltron and ThunderCats Revival

    Timothy

    In the midst of all these reboots I jokingly said to a friend, “Voltron and ThunderCats! Oh no — did I just point the hounds in another direction?” Lo and behold, there really are reboots in the making for these two cartoons.

    ThunderCats by Cartoon Network

    Voltron by Nicktoons

  • Mr. and Mrs. Smith Reboot Already?

    Timothy

    Mr. and Mrs. Smith only came out in 2005, but Regency Enterprises is already moving forward with rebooting the film. Akiva Goldsman is set to produce.

    Apparently a reason for rebooting the movie is to keep the name-brand while casting new actors who aren’t as expensive as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. I know I condoned a few reboots which I felt were necessary, but is this one necessary? This seems a lot more like the studio just wants to cut huge corners to make a quick buck. I guess now is a good time to say that reboots are the new sequels?

    Source: (NY Mag)

  • Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye in “The Avengers”

    Timothy

    Jeremy Renner from the Hurt Locker is the latest actor in talks with Marvel Studios to join the cast of the Avengers. He would be casted as the hero Hawkeye.

    Hawkeye is the alias of Clint Barton, who was an orphan who ran away and joined circus. He was trained how to use the bow and arrow under the tutelage of the Swordsman and Trickshot until finding out that they’re criminals; leading to a violent falling out. Later, Clint is inspired by Iron Man to become a hero and became Hawkeye. Unfortunately he’s quickly mistaken of being a thief.

    On the run he meets and falls in love with the Soviet spy Black Widow. She tricks him into helping her try to procure Stark technology, which leads to several battles with Iron Man. Hawkeye is then convinced to go straight by breaking into the Avengers’ mansion to “apply” as a member. He becomes an Avenger and receives extensive training from Captain America.

    There will definitely be changes to his background for the movie since a big part of his past involves Black Widow, whose character was changed to be an agent of SHIELD in Iron Man 2. I’m glad that Marvel Studios will be bringing in other Avengers, and not just the big four who have their own films.

    Source: (Heat Vision Blog)

  • CEO of NBC Gets an Exit Package

    Timothy

    Comcast is poised to acquire NBC from General Electric. Despite denials from General Electric, sources say that NBC’s CEO Jeff Zucker has been telling friends that a deal has been finalized to give him an exit package. It’s estimated at around $30 million to $40 million. Despite the 28 percent fall in profit, NBC is paying Jeff Zucker for being an effective failure. And keep in mind this is the same man who essentially made the call to bump Conan off the Tonight Show to pander to Leno. Maybe the true American dream is to fail upwards? It seems to be the trend nowadays with suits.

    Source: (New York Post)

  • Scott Pilgrim on the Big Screen

    Timothy

    I’m not usually a fan of Michael Cera, but the latest film he’s starring in, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World looks to be a very fun movie. Also in the film are Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Chris Evans. It’d directed by Edgar Wright.

    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is an adaption of the comic book series by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The premise deals with the twenty-something-year-old slacker named Scott Pilgrim and his obsession with Ramona Flowers, which leads to confrontations with her exes. Along the way Scott’s own exes reemerge to cause problems.

    The plot is simple enough, but there are sci-fi elements involved that adds to the comedy and story; portals, video game style fights, mystical powers, level-ups, and earning extra lives. Stylistically there’s a heavy video game influence. It adds to the charm of the story. The movie adaption looks like it’ll be a blast.

    You can view the trailers here.

  • Pigeon Detained For Spying

    Timothy

    A pigeon with a Pakistani phone number and address stamped on its body has been detained by Indian Police. Allegedly the pigeon landed in India from Pakistan with a message; it’s speculated that the pigeon is a spy. The pigeon refuses to cooperate with officials and won’t speak a word. It’s only a matter of time before it’s subjected to waterboarding. What a brave soul.

    Source: (My Fox LA)