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Friday, March 12
Typically, a director's commentary is reserved for the DVD release of a movie, but apparently Joseph Kosinski didn't get the memo. The director of Tron: Legacy provided MTV with a shot-by-shot analysis of the new trailer that had its theatrical debut before Alice in Wonderland this past weekend.
In other Tron: Legacy news, Disney has released a new theater banner featuring Sam Flynn (played by Garrett Hedlund) clashing with a mysterious rider in an explosive light cycle duel. And, for those who have been following the viral campaign for Tron: Legacy, a new video game challenge has been revealed. Name all 56 video games hidden throughout the Sims-like map and you can request a personalized ENCOM ID badge.
Tron: Legacy also stars Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, and John Hurt.
Posted 3/12/2010 by BrentJS
Related: Bruce Boxleitner | Jeff Bridges | John Hurt | Garrett Hedlund | Tron | Olivia Wilde | Michael Sheen | Tron: Legacy | Joseph Kosinski
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Attention: Twilight fans! Er, make thatShaun of the Dead fans. Actually, it's hard to tell what the target audience is for the Canadian horror-comedy Suck, but there's a good bet this independent movie will appeal to those who like a little blood with their tongue-in-cheek.
Written and directed by Rob Stefaniuk (Phil the Alien), who also stars in the movie, Suck centers on a struggling rock band that discovers that becoming vampires can help them succeed ... if they can stay ahead of vampire-hunter Eddie Van Helsing (played by Malcolm McDowell). Suck also stars Jessica Paré and Dave Foley, with cameo appearances by rockers such as Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop, and Henry Rollins.
Suck premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival and will be making its U.S. debut March 17th at the South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.
Posted 3/12/2010 by BrentJS
Related: Malcolm McDowell | Dave Foley | Rob Stefaniuk | Suck | Jessica Paré
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Another day, another new poster exclusive to the South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, posted online by MTV.
The first poster featured Kick-Ass (played by Aaron Johnson) in an homage to Uncle Sam. Now that the second poster featuring the Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) has been revealed, it's clear that they're shooting for the look of classic war propaganda posters. With one more poster set to debut, what's next: Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz) as Rosie the Riveter ?
Directed by Matthew Vaughn (Stardust), Kick-Ass will hold its world premiere tonight at SXSW. A panel discussion with Vaughn; creators Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr.; and stars Johnson, Moretz, and Mintz-Plasse will take place tomorrow. Get more information about SXSW and the Film Festival ScheduleE.
Next Showing: Kick-Ass opens April 16
Posted 3/12/2010 by BrentJS
Related: Aaron Johnson | Chloe Moretz | Matthew Vaughn | Kick-Ass | Christopher Mintz-Plasse | Mark Millar
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Comic book publisher Todd McFarlane recently spoke about his desire to see his creation, Spawn, return to the big screen in a stripped-down sequel to the 1997 Spawn movie adaptation. The original movie had a budget of $40 million and made a modest profit, but McFarlane said that he has been trying to convince studios that he can make the movie for a fraction of that budget.
McFarlane updated the status of his efforts to revive Spawn in an interview with MTV, saying that he did his "due diligence" in talking to the "big studios," but he doesn't think he "can get, and be satisfied with" what the studio system has to offer him.
I mean, they can offer a big budget, big stars, and probably make a lot more money. But, I just think that, story wise, I'm going to be a little bit dissatisfied. And, I just think that keeping it at that small budget — I keep telling them that I can make it for ten million bucks...
McFarlane said that he may decide to self-finance, in which case he is prepared to "take [his] lumps if it doesn't work."
Posted 3/12/2010 by BrentJS
Related: Spawn | Todd McFarlane
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Thursday, March 11
Hot on the heels (or, more appropriately, the boot jets) of the debut of the second trailer for director Jon Favreau's sequel to Iron Man, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios have released several new pieces of artwork for Iron Man 2. The new artwork includes three new standees that should be making their way into theaters soon, if they haven't already. The standees include solo images of both Iron Man (played by Robert Downey Jr.) and his partner-in-heroics, War Machine (Don Cheadle), as well as a "jam piece" showcasing both characters.
Also, a new, high-quality still image has been released and it's becoming something of a controversy in internet fan forums and chat groups. The image shows Tony Stark in his Mark III Iron Man armor in conversation with another armored person. Many entertainment sites have labeled the character Stark is talking to as War Machine, but the shiny metal, riveted chest plate and blue eye-socket glow clearly indicates that it is the Mark II iron man armor, the first suit of armor that Stark made after gaining his freedom in the first movie.
Some have suggested that it is an early version of the War Machine armor, while others have suggested that it is actually Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) or even Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) wearing the Mark II armor. Another theory has it that it is actress Olivia Munn portraying the Iron Maiden character she is rumored to be playing. Of course, it could just be an empty suit of armor, but all of the speculation and debate is a clear sign that fans are eager for the release of the movie.
Iron Man 2 also stars Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow, Mickey Rourke as Whiplash and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
Next Showing: Iron Man 2 opens May 7
Posted 3/11/2010 by BrentJS
Related: Don Cheadle | Jon Favreau | Scarlett Johansson | Sam Rockwell | Robert Downey Jr. | Iron Man | Iron Man 2 | Mickey Rourke | Olivia Munn
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THR reports that 20th Century Fox has decided to delay Oliver Stone's upcoming sequel Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps from its original release date of April 23 to September 24.
While no official reason was given for the move, box-office competition may have been the motivation. With action-packed, comic book adaptation of The Losers opening April 23, Fox may have opted to put Money Never Sleeps against Zack Snyder's family-friendly, 3-D animated Legend of the Guardians instead.
Money Never Sleeps sees Michael Douglas return to his Academy-Award winning role of Gordon Gecko in this sequel, while Shia LaBeouf becomes his latest protege. The movie also stars Susan Sarandon, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella, and Carey Mulligan, and has an appearance from Charlie Sheen.
Posted 3/11/2010 by Ryan
Related: Wall Street | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
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Much like Green Zone, the reviews for this weekend's nerd fantasy comedy She's Out of My League are all over the map.
"...that rare modern screen comedy that is better than the trailers make it appear. What threatened to be yet another routine exercise in raunchiness instead turns out to be a sweet, charming, hilariously funny love story that could emerge as a sleeper hit. "
— Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
"...sort of a good comedy..."
— Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"I laughed here and there, but I sort of hated everything it had to say about nerds and babes and the sliding scale of self-image."
— Michael Phillips, Chiago Tribune
"...eager to be a latter-day Woody Allen/Revenge of the Nerds fairy tale of hormonal wish fulfillment, in which a "funny" guy with quick-witted neurotic charm triumphs over the fact that he doesn't look like a stud-muffin."
— Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"...an uninspired romantic comedy/male self-esteem pep-talk that seems to be yearning for viewer affection despite its all-around mediocrity."
— Matthew Connolly, Slant Magazine
"Crushing its one germ of a good idea under a heap of teen-comedy conventions, She's Out of My League supposes that if a quasi-normal guy actually won the girl of his dreams, his own insecurities would scuttle the deal."
— John Anderson, Variety
Posted 3/11/2010 by reelz
Related: She's Out of My League