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Seven new promo images have hit the web for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the two-part final installment in the successful fantasy franchise. Check them out here!
Take a look at Captain Jack Sparrow himself (Johnny Depp) mingling with fans on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in Kaneohe Bay on Oahu in Hawaii. The photographs are courtesy of Whitney Eileen, a Pirates/Depp fan that was able to arrive at a set visit and shared her expediency with Before The Trailer.
Agreeing to Ms. Eileen fans were, “told by the crew that this (the ship drew in the photo’s) IS the Queen Revenge’s ship
and NOT the Black Pearl. Evidently, The Black Pearl was turned into the Queen’s Revenge.” “The Queen Anne’s avenge” is of course the ship consisting to legendary pirate Blackbeard, who is played in Priates of The Caribbean 4 by Ian McShane. In the film Jack dunnock (Depp) and Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) go in search of the outflow of youth only to discover the Edward Teach (McShane) and his girl (Penelope Cruz) are competitors for the award.
As Screen Rant has accounted, the latest installment of the franchise began shooting in June sans some of its antecedently key players. Director Gore Verbinski left the franchise last April to direct the computer game adaptation BioShock, which has since been at bay in ratings and budgetary limbo. He is now acting as a manufacturer on BioShock and is developing a slew of other projects admitting Clue and The Host. Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom are also notably absent from the current output. Many fans felt disappointed by the second and third installments of the Pirates franchise and welcome these changes in the hopes that they will bring new life to this latest addition. For more photos (in larger sizes) you can check out Whitney Eileen’s Tumblr Page. Pirates 4 is being helmed by Rob Marshall (Chicago
Memoirs of a Geisha) and evidently includes but is not limited to, “zombies, cut-throats, mermaids, and the barbarous and vivacious Penelope Cruz.” I am a fan of Verbinski’s directorial style but was also less affected with the follow ups to The Curse Of The Black Pearl. The third film, At Worlds End, was especially disappointing. Last year’s Nine, Marshall’s musical butterfly based on Fellini’s 81/2, received a mixed reception at best from consultations and critics alike. However, I still have hope that he can maintain the integrity of the accomplished world of Pirates, while bringing a fresh infusion of vigour to the story and characters.
After watching Dinner for Schmucks I slowly trudged out of the theater feeling as if every last ounce of happy-go-lucky spirit had been drain from my body. Dinner for Schmucks is matchless of those films where on paper the concept may seemed better than the execution – but in that case both the concept AND the execution are abominable. While watching That, I realized that just almost every person in the film is funnier than Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd, who are
some actors I normally enjoy watching. Read the rest of this entry »
Disney has unveiled a trailer for the theatrical re-release of its traditionally animated classic Beauty and the Beast in 3D. Walt Disney Pictures is prepared to re-release their 1991 animated hit, smasher and the Beast in theaters once a lot — this time in (you guessed it) 3D.
The Mouse House now has a trailer out in advancement of the event, which was originally regular for Valentine’s Day of this year but will most likely not reach the U.S. until 2011. Beauty and the animal was quite the success when it first arrived in theaters some 19 years ago. Produced for only $25 million, it would go on to gross over $300 million world and was the first hand-drawn film to be appointed for a Best Picture Oscar.
There’s been some backlash lately against the images and artwork released for upcoming superhero movie costumes – but is it justified? I don’t think so, and here’s why. With the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con brooding, there has been a string of brings out of photos and images of concept art associated to some upcoming and highly anticipated movies. There will always be some percentage of fans who do not like the centering chosen for a movie version of the costume of their favorite
comical book superhero, but lately there’s been some higher than norm backlash. Recently released set and promotional pictures for Thor have rendered seemingly higher percentages of negative than positive comments. Among the answer have been those that say the outfits look “cheesy,” much hate for the leather pants, mocking of Anthony Hopkins “golden eyepatch,” suits looking for much like plastic, etc. Then we had the picture of Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern that appeared Read the rest of this entry »
The path was set for writer/director M. Night Shyamalan to return to glory with his adaptation of the hit animated Nickeloden television series, The final Airbender. The film is meant to be the firstly of a potential trilogy of films around the illusion epic, which mixed anime action with Eastern doctrine.
I am very familiar with the Avatar: The final Airbender cartoon serial – and with M. Night doing something different by accepting a big-budget film that wasn not based on one of his original ideas, I was absolute interested and hopeful that this coulded his career (which has been on something of a downwardly spiral in recent years).
And so much for that hope. The final Airbender is a sickly constructed film with no sense of plot, part or emotion – and aside from the visuals, there are bittie to no redeeming qualities in that wasted opportunity of a fantastic property, which lived ripe for a film version. Read the rest of this entry »
Sony Pictures has announced that screenwriter David Koepp will pen a new draft of the script for their 3D sequel Men in Black 3. Although the film isn’t due away in theaters until the 2012 Summer film Season, a short teaser – filmed in 3-D no less – has also been released. Men in Black 3 will see blockbuster maestro Will Smith back in black as Agent J, altho his esteemed costar Tommy Lee Jones is still in negotiations to bring back as the no-nonsense Agent K. Jemaine Clement will play Boris, a villainous alien who travels back eventually to the year 1969 to execute a diabolical plan. Jones’ scenes will reportedly bookend the film while the main plot centers Smith’s attempts to thwart Boris’ scheme by traveling back to 1969 himself. There he will encounter a newer version of Jones’ character, a role which Josh Brolin (Jonah Hex) is still in talks to play. Koepp will revision a previous version of the Men in Black 3 script that was originally scribed by Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder). As a film writer, Koepp’s output has been solid from time to time (Jurassic Park, Spider-Man), occasionally preposterous (Angels and Demons),
and some of the times downright inane (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). So his coming onboard isn’t an automatic blessing for MIB 3. If you look at Koepp’s track record, his authorship tends to be weakest when he’s constricted by an initially weak concept or narrative (George Lucas, I’m considering you). Unfortunately, the basic time-travel plot of the third M.I.B. flick doesn’t sound particularly promising – it’s an almost sitcom feel to that, much like the It’s A Wonderful Life-esque premise of Shrek Forever After. That’s not just encouraging. You might recall that last month Josh Brolin praised an before draft of the Men in Black 3 screenplay, though he admitted “it’s very contrary to what is being written now.” Presumably, his meaning was that Koepp’s script is a radical departure from before versions, so it’s difficult to gauge whether or not he’s still beatified about the project now – particularly since he’s yet to officially come onboard. Meanwhile, Sony has also released a brief promo for the third M.I.B. movie, which looks slightly blurry due to its having been filmed in 3D. Nothing of particular importance here, other than the fact that we have at once been assured by Will Smith himself that he can still look good in black sunglasses.
Men in Black 3 Teaser
What do you think? Do you think Koepp will come up with a witty, intelligent screenplay on a par with the first Men In Black movie? Do you think the time travel story has potential? Sound off in the comments section below. Men in Black 3 will hit regular and 3D theaters in the U.S. on May 25th, 2012.
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Like a lot of you, we’re simultaneously excited and worried to see Cloverfield director Matt Reeves’ Americanized make over of the fantastic 2008 Swedish vampire movie Let the Right One In. Reeves’ adaptation, titled Let Me In stars Kick-Ass’s Chloe Moretz as the vampire girl, at once renamed Abby and Kodi Smit-McPhee as the boy she befriends, now renamed Owen. The film won’t be released until Oct of this year, but tonight I got a storm when just before calling it a night an email came on in my inbox from a while, utterly reliable CB scooper, Keith Canon, with what is as far as I can tell is 1st ever review of Let Me In. Keith caught Let Me In last night at a secret essay screening. From what he tells me, the film came along to be almost entirely finished, lacking only a title sequence and missing some minor FX sequences in places. October is still by way off though, so it’s entirely possible that director Matt Reeves may allay make drastic changes. That told, here’s Keith’s review of what got on screen to represent Let Me In last night. Warning, it may contains a few very, very minor spoilers for anyone who has not already seen Let the Right One In, but largely, this is a spoiler safe read! Here’s Keith: A remake of the 2008 Swedish movie Let the Right One In, Let Me In is all the same a movie about two kids and inch particular about a twelve-year-old girl who’s not a girl. She’s lead a sheltered life, but justifiably, since she’s a vampire. The remake opens with an ambulance ride to a Los Alamos, New Mexico infirmary with a victim of severe acid burns to his face and throat. It is shot in a great perspective that does not show the person’s face, just one horribly burned hand. From there you’re drawn into the story as it seems the guy, whoever he’s, would prefer die then tell the police what happened. As he lays in that the hospital, Reagan’s voice blares from the television, discoursing evil outside America. But Let Me In is a lot of interested in the evil inside it. Fortunately besides spelling out what happened and why at the beginning of the story and so dragging us through the particulars of something we already know, in the fashion of most distinctive Hollywood movies, Let Me In is content to leave you wanting more. The story jumps away from the acid burned humans and back to where it all started, in the midst of winter in 1983. Kick in the high desert, it’s still the snow-filled world we saw in the Swedish version. This time the era it’s adjust in is a bigger player fears meet Owen, a loner latch key kid targeted by bullies and mostly ignored by his alcoholic female parent. The movie makes the interesting choice to never actually show us his mother. She’s only seen blurred call at the background, as if she doesn’t ever exist in the least. As in the first movie, our bullied boy lives in a low end apartment complex where he’s nothing to do but haunt by himself in the courtyard or spy on his neighbors with his scope. Owen is happy to see afresh neighbor drawing in, Abby and her father. And it’s then that the film arouses, unless naturally you like being spoonfed all the details of a story. This is a movie for people who like to think, a movie which much like the film it’s
remaking, is full of subtle details. For instance we soon learn that Abby is a vampire but the movie never really appears and tells us the details of her past. She appears to be twelve-years-old, but she’s anything but. The movie never appears and says how old she’s, but the clues are there. The scene with the Rubik’s Cube from the first film remains intact, offering clues into Abby’s nature. There are more elusive things too, ancient puzzles scattered around her apartment for example. But Let Me In expects you to be invested enough to piece who she’s together on their own. Let Me In also remains remarkably admittedly to classic vampire lore. All the touchstones from Let the Right One In are here: Abby can’t get into unless she’s invited, vampires still burst (stunningly) into flames in the sun instead of glittering in it like a figure skater. But it works, really well, because this is the story of Abby, it’s all all but understanding why she never turns her beginner figure or her new friend, Owen, and that worked really well for me. It all fits together on such a coherent level, and the story doesn’t jump around in random directions, but rather exhausts in a way that it would if this were real. Abby and Owen’s relationship feels real. Visually the film sometimes strikes a a different tone from Let the Right One In. Let Me In uses creative camera angles which put the audience’s focus entirely on the main character most of the time. You won’t find yourself wandering in the background or caring about characters that are only there because they’ve to be, like Owen’s mother. What’s best is that nothing has been lost in the remake process. Most movies redone to suit American cinema end up losing their souls in the translation, however, this movie’s conversion has brilliantly handled director Matt Reeves. Much of the film remains exactly as is, in some cases scenes are shot by shot identical, and in the places where Reeves has changed it, the changes are only to help it strike a deeper chord with Americans, not to pander to them. It’s only minor details which have changed. Minor character relationships have been modified, there have been changes in the way Abby’s father/caretaker gets his victims, and there’s a cop where there wasn’t one before. Most changes are for the better though. The 80s, as a decade and a cultural influence are a much bigger player, in a way that’ll connect with anyone who lived through it. Because of that and more, you’ll find yourself drawn into the story a lot of than ever, feeling sorry the kid when he gets beat up, or having to deal with his torn apart life. You are able to understand why Abby doesn’t want to make friends with anybody, but find yourself smiling when it happens. It’s a taut, thrill ride that will have you going from jumping with fright to heart tugging compassion. It’s visually arresting too, even out run of the mill scenes being more interesting by putting the camera in the action rather then watching it from the sidelines. Particularly there is a car accident which is absolutely unforgettable, the camera used to bring you along for the ride, not left outside watching it. There are no missteps in that remake. Every part is essential. Let Me In is a suspense movie of the type we rarely see here in America. It grabs your attention and keeps your interest right up to the end, while doing a great job of telling an unusual vampire story.
source: Cinema Blend
Up until now, Chris Nolan has been somewhat enigmatic when it comes to discussing his upcoming projects. The acclaimed director has traditionally played it about the vest while bringing his uniquely visioned films to fruition; and his latest, the coming metaphysical heist film, Inception is no exception. However, ever since Nolan was appointed “Godfather” of the DC movie universe, he’s been affording up and sharing his thoughts a little more a lot often than not about the titans of the DC Universe, Batman and Superman. In 2012, Nolan – by with his brother Jonathan and long-time story collaborator David S. Goyer – will be giving us the “World’s Finest” of superhero film events: Batman 3 will hit theaters in the summer, with the Nolan-produced Superman boot The Man of Steel flying certain the holiday season. Needless to say, fanboys are pretty enthused. Just for those of you still unconvinced that Nolan is right man to tackle two of the greatest superheroes there are (in the same year, no less), possibly his words will sway your opinion a little. The quotes are taken from the upcoming issue of Empire, in which Nolan discusses his career turn as a superhero film maker. The quote specifically centers how he and David Goyer were trying to update Superman for the modern age, and what Supes and Bats correspond as heroic icons: It was the first time I’ve been able to envisage how you’d address Superman in a modern context I thought it was a really exciting idea. What you’ve to remember about Batman and Superman is that what makes them the better superhero characters there are, the most loved after all this time, is the essence of who they were when they were created, when they were first arose. You can’t move too distant from that. THERE you’ve IT. For those of you out there who didn’t like The Dark Knight and are worried that Nolan is attending “ruin” Superman by trying to “make him all dark and binge,” you should now take solace in the info that Nolan believes in keeping these characters connected to their roots. To me, the quote above indicates that disregarding what darkness Superman may face, the man himself will still correspond the heroic values and ideals we know and love him for – just as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster intended back in the epoch of America’s Great Depression.
NO JOKER IN BATMAN 3
Back when The Dark Knight was still the superhero subject du jour on every fanboy’s mind, I wrote each asking whether or not The Joker and Two-Face should return for Batman 3. There were pros and cons to each character returning for the next installment – especially in the case of the Joker, who’s been the subject of much controversy ever since the passing of Heath Ledger. Well, speculation about this subject can now end, because Nolan told Empire quite clearly that no, The Joker won’t be returning for Batman 3. No reason was given, other Nolan’s own explanation that, “I just don’t feel comfortable discoursing it.” Obviously the death of Heath Ledger had a major impact on Nolan, and the question of whether or not to bring The Joker back must seem like a no-win situation in his eyes. My only question is will they still use the idea of having a “nod to the Joker” in Batman 3 (something I suggested way back). Go HERE if you prefer to read how that scenario would play out. How do you feel about Nolan’s accept the character of Superman? How about the news that the Joker won’t be back for Batman 3? Would you still like to see some kind of Joker homage in the film? Batman 3 will be in theaters on July 20, 2012.
The Man of Steel will fly into theaters during the holiday season of 2012.
source: screenrant
The new featurette for 20th Century Fox’s Knight and Day finds stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz seemingly enjoying themselves on location in the lovely city of Sevilla, Spain. Knight and Day centers June Havens (Diaz), a working gal who’s prepping to walk her sis (Maggie Grace) down the aisle – until she hits Miller (Cruise) at the airport. Things take a turn for the peculiar when Miller accepts out the entire flight crew on June’s flight home and pulls her into a elaborate mission to protect some all-powerful battery from enemy forces – a matter made all the a lot of complicated cod to the fact that Miller might be completely insane. While the Knight and Day footage released as yet has featured little in the way of witty banter or memorable one-liners, it seems as if director James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma) will keep the film’s tone light and humorous throughout. The editing doesn’t seem too chaotic, so the chase sequences and explosive set pieces look for be actually comprehensible – something I’ve personally refer appreciate in the age of Michael Bay action movies.
Knight and Day coulded adventure that runs down like a less serious version of the Jason Bourne films or Angelina Jolie’s upcoming spy thriller Salt. It looks as if Cruise still has what it fancies play a death-defying big man after all, which will bode well for his return as Ethan Hunt in next year’s Mission: Impossible 4. What do you think? Does Knight and Day look like a fun summertime blockbuster? Does Cruise still have what it takes? Opine in the comments section below. Knight and Day hits theaters in the U.S. on June 25th, 2010.
Source: Yahoo! Movies
