Movie News: Skyfall Trailer!

I've been waiting for the full trailer of the new 007 film for a while now and it's finally arrived! Sam Mendes was an interesting choice for director, but judging by this two and half minute taster, he's done and incredible job.  Everything you'd expect from a Bond movie and more. 

In recent years, one of the only things that has really let these films down is a dodgy villain. The best 007 movies have the greatest villains; Goldfinger, Dr No, View To A Kill and any of the films starring a cat stroking Blofeld! Getting Javier Bardem on board to play the villain in Skyfall was a stroke of genius, as anyone who's seen No Country For Old Men will attest to. I'm not sure about the blond hair though, he reminds me of Christopher Walken as Zorin in A View To A Kill...not that that's a bad thing!

Anyway, take a look at the trailer below and let me know what you think by commenting below.

Movie News: MAN OF STEEL TEASER TRAILER!

From the moment I heard Zack Snyder was directing the new Superman film and Christopher Nolan was producing I knew it was going to be something very special. Man of Steel isn't being released for another year and there has hardly been any information leaked about the plot, the villain or the look of the film. Even at ComicCon last week, neither Zack Snyder or Henry Cavill (Superman) would confirm whether the villain would be General Zod, although the chances are it probably will be.

Anyway, we now have out first look at this movie as Warner Bros have released not one, but two teaser trailers. They're both exactly the same, apart from one is voiced by Kevin Costner (Jonathan Kent) and the other by Russell Crowe (Jor-El). As they both play the Father role to Superman it's a nice touch and they both have different words of wisdom to impart.

My favourite is the Russell Crowe version, so that's the one you can watch below.  If this trailer is anything to go by,  Man of Steel is going to be really good, if not incredible. With the Batman trilogy at an end, I'd love to see a new Superman trilogy emerge. We'll find out just how good it is on June 14th 2013.

Here's the Costner version if you'd like to watch that too!

Movie News: HUNGER GAMES 2!

Whilst The Hunger Games continues to make a gazillions dollars around the world, it's no surprise a sequel is already in the works and even has a release date of November 22nd 2013.  Hunger Games: Catching Fire will begin filming at the end of the summer this year and will see the beautiful Jennifer Lawrence reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen. 

Movie News: LOOPER TRAILER!

This trailer has been out for a while, but I really liked it and wanted to get it up on the blog.  It's no secret I'm a big Bruce Willis fan and Joseph Gordon-Levitt has starred in some of my favourite films over the last few years, most noticeably Inception. 

The film is Looper and it's a sort of a mash up of Time Cop and Jumper, which definitely gets my attention as they're both on my guilty pleasures movie list. The only thing that worries me is the release date at the end of September.  If this was an amazing film wouldn't it have been given a summer release? Perhaps this summer is too full and they didn't want it to get lost in the mix? I hope that's the reason. Occasionally, Bruce Willis makes some crap films (Cop Out, Surrogates) and I don't want this to be his next one. If the trailer's anything to go by, it should be brilliant.

Check it out below and let me know what you think.  I have a feeling this could be one of the surprise hits of 2012. 

Movie News: ALL NEW DARK KNIGHT RISES POSTER!

Not too much longer to wait until The Dark Knight Rises hits cinemas this summer.  Over the last few weeks the hype has been continuing to build with more teasers and posters being released.  Well here's one you may not have seen yet.  It's a simple sexy image, but it says a lot and I have no doubt there are thousands of comic book fan boys out there with a new screen saver.

Take a look at the poster below and make sure you check out one of the most highly anticipated films of the year when The Dark Knight Rises is released in the UK on July 20th 2012.

Movie News: Emma Watson in Hot Pants Shocker!

Here is Emma Watson as you've never seen her before and it's a long way from Hogwarts.  These shots were taken on the set of her new movie, Sophia Coppola's The Bling Ring. The film is based on the true life story of a group of teens that robbed various celebrity homes in 2008 and stole around $3m.

Looking at these pictures of Emma feels a bit inappropriate, but I think it's because I watched her grow up in the Harry Potter films, so seeing her dressed in hot pants and flashing her stomach just seems wrong somehow.  I have no doubt there'll be a whole new generation of men (and some women) who will have no problem enjoying the fact she's hot though!  

The Bling Ring is released next year.

Movie News: THE HOBBIT TRAILER!

Movie News: COOL NEW AMAZING SPIDERMAN POSTER

Thanks to my friends at SuperHeroHype I've got a first look at the new movie poster for The Amazing Spiderman. I want this film to be great and cannot wait for the trailer to be released (hopefully before the end of the year). In the meantime, I'll have to make do with these little extras that get drip fed onto the net.

Movie News: 24 MOVIE BEGINS SHOOTING...SOON!

It's been a long time coming, but according to Deadline, the 24 movie has received a start date, with filming  to begin spring 2012. Everything's in place, they just have to wait for Kiefer Sutherland to free up some time in his busy schedule.

One good thing about a feature film version is you don't have to trawl through 24 episodes to find out how it ends, so that's a touch.  You also won't have to sit through those slightly bland middle-of-the-series episodes, which is another touch!

So, are you looking forward to this or has too much time past since the TV series finished? Let me know your thoughts by commenting below.

Movie News: THE NEW 'Q'!

There's no denying that the new Bond movie 'Skyfall' has pulled together an impressive cast. Alongside regulars, Daniel Craig and Dame Judi Dench are; Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Naomi Harris. They will also be joined by young British actor Ben Whishaw, although we had no idea idea which character he's be playing.

Well, it has now been officially confirmed that he will be playing 'Q', master of all things gadgety. This will make him the youngest 'Q' ever in the Bond series by about seventy years!

Some hardcore Bond fans may not like it, but I think it's a great idea to reinvent the character in this way. Also, anyone who's seen 'Perfume', 'The Hour' or 'Criminal Justice' will know what a fantastic actor Ben is. I cannot wait to see what he does with the role and I have more than enough confidence when Sam Mendes is sitting in the director's chair.

What do you guys think? Is it a good idea?

Movie News: KEN RUSSELL RIP

Ken Russell
1927-2011

Ken Russell, Britain's most highly controversial and provocative directors, died suddenly at his home on Sunday night. He was 84 years old. 

Probably most known for his films 'Woman In Love' (for which he received his one and only Oscar nomination for Best Director), 'The Devils' and 'Tommy' starring Roger Daltrey. Hundreds of tributes have been pouring in from critics, fans, family and friends.

Melvyn Bragg - "He was an exceptional man. He was almost, but not quite, an eccentric. He was on his own  - he hadn't been to university, he'd been a sailor, he'd been a photographer, he didn't come out of the usual pockets."

Vanessa Redgrave - "He was and his films remain a work of genius. As a genius he was extraordinary and like all geniuses, at times his films were much less than genius." 

Glenda Jackson - "He was absolutely wonderful to work with. He welcomed ideas from other people, from the clapper boy all the way up. But the final choice was always his. He created the kind of climate in which actors could do their job and I loved him dearly."

Movie News: THE BOURNE LEGACY WITHOUT DAMON?

I first wrote about this a while ago and it got a mixed response from you guys.  Most thought the idea of a new Bourne film was great, but without Matt Damon? Not so sure it would work.  

Well, since then it's been officially confirmed that Jeremy Renner is the one chosen to takeover arse kicking duties; although he won't be playing Jason Bourne or suffer from amnesia. Here's what he had to say to Empire magazine in a recent interview; 

"My character is called Aaron cross, but he ends up having a bunch different names. For fans of the franchise, [The Bourne Legacy] has that same ticking clock, but it's a new programme and new characters."

Is Treadstone still involved?

"Yeah, it's that same deal, it's just a new set of agents with a different leash.  It's the same tempo and pace but more expansive and bigger.  The differences are pretty vast but you'll know it's a Bourne movie."

Movie News: NEW BOND GIRL REVEALED...LITERALLY!

Earlier today it was officially announced that the new 007 film will be called SKYFALL, but who really cares about that? 

What most fan boys and some girls want to know is who's been cast as the latest Bond girl? Well, you have to wait no longer. Let me introduce you to a little known French actress named Berenice Marlohe. I cannot wait to see her in action!

What do you guys think?

Just to even things out, here's something for the girls...and some guys too!

Movie News: TOM CRUISE DOES HIS OWN STUNTS!

We've all heard at one point or another that Tom Cruise loves to do his own stunts, but in case you thought this was just Hollywood PR people trying to make their client seem uber cool, check out the featurette below.

I have no idea how much a film company has to pay to insure Cruise to do this stunt work, but I'd imagine it would be something ridiculous. That being said, he's 50 next year and he's running down the side of the tallest building in the world! Respect.

I hope Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is as good as I want it to be.  We'll find out next month.

Movie News: 6 MINUTE PREVIEW OF THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

This news has come in 'hot off the press' from the US, but I hope, a) it's true and b) they do it over here as well.  

Basically, there's going to be a six minute preview of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises running before Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol which is released on the 26th December 2011. There's one problem though, it's only going to be on screenings that take place at a 70mm IMAX cinemas. Not digital IMAX or 3D screenings.  This means there are only a small number of theatres you'll be able to see it in.  If you live in London for example, your best bet would be the IMAX cinema next to Waterloo Bridge.

I have to admit I'm tempted, especially as The Dark Knight Rises is one of my 'most anticipated films' of next year.  Having said that, I don't want to ruin the impact of seeing the whole film, so maybe I shouldn't bother.

If it turns out to be true, would you go along to see it? Let me know.

Movie News: TWO SEQUELS ANNOUNCED...OFFICIALLY!

In the history of cinema, there are only a few film sequels that have been better than the original. Godfather Part 2, Toy Story 2, X-Men 2 and Empire Strikes Back are the rare success stories.

Well, 20th Century Fox have just announced release dates for two new film sequels, both of which I hope will be added to the exclusive list above, but I fear at least one of them could be a total #fail!

Up first, John McClane is back...again! Bruce Willis returns in A Good Day To Die Hard which is released on Valentine's Day 2013. Interesting choice of date for a 'balls out' action movie. I'm a big Die Hard fan, but none of the three sequels (although good in their own right) ever came close to the original. I enjoyed the last one a lot, I just wish they'd had a better villain. Timothy Olyphant was never given a decent chance to shine and I never felt McClane was ever in real trouble. Also, the scene with him jumping onto a jet fighter was just bloody stupid! Basically, I need to find out who's directing it, who's starring in it and who wrote it! I'll keep you updated.

The second sequel to be announced is Taken 2. When the original was released a few years ago, nobody would thought a Liam Neeson revenge killing movie would be believable, let alone financially successful, but how wrong we all were.  I loved this film! Well paced, scripted, directed and acted, it was violent and unrelenting and I couldn't get enough.  I remember leaving the cinema and thinking they have to make and a sequel...and they have. It will be released in May 2012, so not too long to wait. Hopefully, there'll be a trailer coming sometime soon.

Movie News: RUSSELL CROWE AS JOR-EL!

Zack Snyder's new Superman film Man of Steel is in production and (thanks to the Irish Times) we get our first glimpse of Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Superman's Kryptonian father.  

I know some people think Snyder's films are a bit hit and miss, (300 - hit, Sucker Punch - miss), but I've enjoyed them all in one way or another.  I've got high hopes for Man of Steel, so let's hope he doesn't mess it up!

Checkout the pictures below and feel free to let me know your thoughts on the comments section at the bottom of the posting.

Movie News: DARK KNIGHT ONSET PICTURES!

We saw the first picture of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman a few weeks ago, accompanied by a somewhat mixed reaction from comic book fans...and that's putting it lightly. Well we now have a better selection of stills to look at and I think most fans will be breathing a sigh of relief and wondering why they ever doubted Christopher 'Genius' Nolan in the first place.

As you'll see, we also get an 'action shot' of Commissioner Gordon and something even more rare than that, Christian Bale smiling!

Thanks to Splash, Just Jared and Celebrity-Gossip for the heads up. Check out their sites for some more pics.

Movie News: THE NEW CLARK KENT!

Zack Snyder's Superman movie 'Man of Steel' in currently filming in Chicago, so it was only a matter of time before some 'on set' pictures find their way onto the internet.

So, after seeing a promotional picture of him in his super suit several weeks ago, here are the first pictures of Henry Cavill as Clark Kent.  

What do you guys think? Is his hair big enough and where are the glasses?

Movie News: TOP GUN RE-RELEASED IN 3D?

There have been some rumours flying around Hollywood that Tom Cruise is planning a sequel to Top Gun.

Now, at first I thought this was a load of rubbish, but I'm now hearing that Top Gun is getting a re-release at the cinema in 3D next year.  They could wait to see how this performs before giving the sequel a green light, but I could just be reading too much into the whole thing of course.

I don't like 3D upscaling at all, cause it's never any good.  I only want to see a 3D film if it's been filmed in 3D. This film is 25 years old, so I have no idea how it's going to look after a 3D conversion. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised?

What do you guys think? Is it a good idea?