Archive for January, 2009

G.I. Joe Superbowl Commercial
31
Jan
2009

G.I. Joe Superbowl Commercial

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Here's the thing... I think this G.I. Joe movie is going to be just ass awful. But holy crap man I've got to admit, this is one sweet ass trailer they've put together for the Superbowl. Check it out...

Batman gets Pwnd
31
Jan
2009

Batman gets Pwnd

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Batman is the master of 9 martial arts, a chemist, a biologist and the World's Greatest Detective. Dedicating yourself to so many fields you could just imagine how many other skills fell to the waysi...

Van Damme Doing Bloodsport 2
30
Jan
2009

Van Damme Doing Bloodsport 2

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If there was a hall of fame for all time great "guy" movies, then somewhere on the top floor there would have to be a spot reserved for Bloodsport. No, not any of the bastard Jean-Claude Van Damme-le...

New Fanboys Trailer Online
30
Jan
2009

New Fanboys Trailer Online

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International Friend Darek-T tipped me off to a new Fanboys Trailer online. Fanboys has been on my radar so long I was starting to wonder if it was just a mark on the screen, but in all its glory Fan...

Emily Blunt may Leave Iron Man 2 for Gulliver’s Travels
30
Jan
2009

Emily Blunt may Leave Iron Man 2 for Gulliver’s Travels

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Emily Blunt was set to star as the sexy Russian spy Black Widow (an eventual member of the Avengers) in Iron Man 2, but since Fox found it so much fun to remind other studios of their legal holdings, ...

New 9 Trailer Online
30
Jan
2009

New 9 Trailer Online

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A while back I talked about a short film simply called 9 that was being developed into a feature length film. The look and feel of it is like a darker grittier version of the Playstation 3 game Li...

Stallone says He isn’t Done with Rambo
30
Jan
2009

Stallone says He isn’t Done with Rambo

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With the triumphant return of Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, years after their prime it was only a matter of time before we saw Stallone in an action role again. And we will see him in The Expendables ...

Attack Of The Shows “Best Movie Blogs” Segment
29
Jan
2009

Attack Of The Shows “Best Movie Blogs” Segment

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Here's that segment they did on Attack of the Show about best movie blogs. If you don't watch this... you're stupider. Yes that right... you are stupider. So stupider that I can't even describe it ...

Nic Cage Signs on for Ghost Rider 2
29
Jan
2009

Nic Cage Signs on for Ghost Rider 2

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Nic Cage has signed on to star in the sequel to Ghost Rider. I was not surprised to hear they hadn't made a sequel despite its modest success at the boxoffice. But now a year and a half later, they ...

Joaquin Phoenix to Return to the Big Screen?
29
Jan
2009

Joaquin Phoenix to Return to the Big Screen?

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When Joaquin Phoenix quit acting I was disappointed. I enjoyed pretty much everything he has been in, so it was upsetting that he would be stepping away from the camera. I wonder what he has been up...

Fox picks up Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
29
Jan
2009

Fox picks up Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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With the economy scaring the pants off of everyone, even the studios are hedging their bets. Even the Chronicles of Narnia series faced inevitable obscurity as Disney announced that they didn't think...

The Anniversary Update – All Cast Meeting
29
Jan
2009

The Anniversary Update – All Cast Meeting

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Hey there everyone. Ok, for those of you who are late coming to the party, you may have noticed that I (John) haven't been doing a lot of posting in the last 2 weeks. Well... the reason for that is ...

Astroboy Halted until Imagi Gets More Money
29
Jan
2009

Astroboy Halted until Imagi Gets More Money

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Astroboy has gone from classic animation to kitchy fashion icon accessory and now thanks to Imagi Animation, he will be returning to media in the form of a feature film. I have been anticipating ...

First Look at Soundwave from Transformers Revenge of the Fallen
29
Jan
2009

First Look at Soundwave from Transformers Revenge of the Fallen

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With the next installment of Transformers right around the bend, we are picking up information from all sorts of places. Mostly toys. Speculation exists that Megatron will still be in it because h...

10 Chick Flick Cliches NOT in He’s Just Not That Into You
29
Jan
2009

10 Chick Flick Cliches NOT in He’s Just Not That Into You

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The guys behind He's Just Not That Into You promise us a romantic comedy chick flick that is different from all the rest. But honestly, don't you think they all say something like that? But now we g...

Attack Of The Show Names TMB In “Best Movie Blogs” Tonight
29
Jan
2009

Attack Of The Show Names TMB In “Best Movie Blogs” Tonight

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Hey there guys, just a heads up. For those of you who watch "Attack of the Show" on G4 (and what self respecting geek doesn't?), they're apparently doing a segment on tonight's show about the best mo...

New Coraline Trailer Online
29
Jan
2009

New Coraline Trailer Online

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The new trailer for the 3d stop motion adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Coraline is on the net. Latino Review describes it: Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored in her new home until she finds a s...

Megatron Toys Spark Rumours for Revenge of the Fallen
28
Jan
2009

Megatron Toys Spark Rumours for Revenge of the Fallen

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With Megatron making appearances all over toy packages and even with his own figure, speculation is abound that Megatron could in fact be in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This is just a glimme...

Green Hornet Not Canned
28
Jan
2009

Green Hornet Not Canned

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We just mentioned a few days ago that Green Hornet would not be filming in 2009 and now Seth Rogen has come forward to reassure that this movie is still happening as planned. FirstShowing says: "[T...

Tomb Raider Relaunch Coming
28
Jan
2009

Tomb Raider Relaunch Coming

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Tomb Raider looks to be getting another feature film treatment on its way, but not with the actress rumoured over the last few days. However one thing is clear; It will be a relaunch. Yesterday ...

A-Team Movie is on its Way
28
Jan
2009

A-Team Movie is on its Way

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The rumour that an A-Team movie would join the leagues of other 80s shows adapted to the big screen has finally come to pass. Fox has given the green light and hired on some writers, directors an...

G.I. Joe Teaser Posters Online
28
Jan
2009

G.I. Joe Teaser Posters Online

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Check out the new teaser posters for G.I. Joe. I like how the style of these cuts off the face just to show the body designs of each character. The characters were always codenamed by what they d...

Taken Trailer Online
28
Jan
2009

Taken Trailer Online

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Liam Neeson is returning with a can of vengeful kickassery in what looks to be a great action film called Taken in theaters this week. I have to say that Neeson has that fatherly charm that rem...

Imagine That Trailer Online
27
Jan
2009

Imagine That Trailer Online

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The Trailer for Eddie Murphy's latest family film Imagine That has hit the net. Cinematical calls it: In his continued quest to pursue proud family-friendly mediocrity, Eddie "Meet Dave" Murph...

Duff and Zegel Could be Bonnie and Clyde
27
Jan
2009

Duff and Zegel Could be Bonnie and Clyde

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Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers could be playing Bonnie and Clyde, showing a different side to their story than just the bandits-on-the-run story you might expect. Movie Web says: Hilary Duff and Kevi...

The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn Begins Filming
27
Jan
2009

The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn Begins Filming

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The cast is assembled and everyone is on hand while Principal Photography starts on TinTin. Latino Review says:Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced the start of princi...

Wild Speculation: Megan Fox to take on Tomb Raider
27
Jan
2009

Wild Speculation: Megan Fox to take on Tomb Raider

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There's a new game here at The Movie Blog. I call it WILD SPECULATION where we will make an observation based on an internet rumour or information of our own that we just wildly speculate on with no b...

Mickey Rourke Offered $250k For Iron Man 2
26
Jan
2009

Mickey Rourke Offered $250k For Iron Man 2

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A couple of weeks ago we heard the word that Marvel had approached Mickey Rourke about playing a villain in the upcoming Iron Man 2. We all, collectively, LOVED the idea especially after seeing him r...

Why Is No One Accusing SAG Of Snubbing The Dark Knight?
26
Jan
2009

Why Is No One Accusing SAG Of Snubbing The Dark Knight?

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One of the award shows I never pay any attention to during Oscar season is the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. I'm not really sure why that is since I think it's a far more credible award than the...

Uslan Plans next Batman in 2011
26
Jan
2009

Uslan Plans next Batman in 2011

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Michael Uslan is officially the only person signed on for the next Batman movie, though many are confident that Bale and Nolan will return. So the first bit of official news comes from the only guy...

Green Hornet movie not filming in 2009?
26
Jan
2009

Green Hornet movie not filming in 2009?

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Seth Rogen's Green Hornet project has been put on hold after Stephen Chow has stepped down as director (but will still co-star as Kato). However word on the street (and by "street" I mean internet) i...

Drew Barrymore is up for Charlie’s Angels 3
26
Jan
2009

Drew Barrymore is up for Charlie’s Angels 3

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Drew Barrymore may not have been short of work lately, but its been a while since this odd starlet has been dancing in the spotlight. But lately she has been thinking of returning to Charlie's Angels...

Star Trek Original Series and Six Features to hit BluRay
26
Jan
2009

Star Trek Original Series and Six Features to hit BluRay

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Eager to cash in on the potential return of Star Trek fans, the original series and the first Six Feature Films are scheduled for Blu-Ray releases just days after the new film. FilmJunk shares: Th...

Old Timers Hockey to see Big Screen in Stan’s Cup
26
Jan
2009

Old Timers Hockey to see Big Screen in Stan’s Cup

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Old Timers hockey is a fun game to go watch. They often do charity matches against local police teams and sway their tarnished talent to remind you that despite being retired for 20 years they are st...

Stallone At 62
24
Jan
2009

Stallone At 62

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I'm suddenly depressed. I'll never look this good in my life... and Stallone is 62. Look at him. Behold him. Worship him. Dude is getting in prime shape for his upcoming film "The Expendables". ...

Jedi Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lucas
23
Jan
2009

Jedi Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lucas

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The Star Wars Universe is something of an inspiration in that it has such a wide and diverse world within and without. On the inside it is a world that has 6 movies, 2 Tv Movies, 4 Animated TV se...

Dakota Fanning offered a Role in New Moon
23
Jan
2009

Dakota Fanning offered a Role in New Moon

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At some point Dakota Fanning turned into a beautiful young teenager and I didn't notice. And while casting rumours for the Twilight sequel, New Moon have lately included High School Musical star Vane...

Deadpool involved in Wolverine Reshoots
23
Jan
2009

Deadpool involved in Wolverine Reshoots

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Looks like we will get to see a lot of Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie. Buzz around the net implies that the reshoots we were told about last week were just to add more Deadpool. /Fil...

Raimi to bring new Vision of The Shadow
23
Jan
2009

Raimi to bring new Vision of The Shadow

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The Shadow has long been collecting dust on Sam Raimi's shelf and every now and again he reminds us that he plans on doing a movie about the pulp comic character. Well now he actually has more pe...

New Push Action Sequence Online
23
Jan
2009

New Push Action Sequence Online

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A new clip has surfaced showing some of the action of Push. Check it out: I find this movie slowly growing on me. One of the things I always liked about Heroes on TV was that it showed pretty...

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