Archive for June, 2009

Did Heath Ledger Purposefully Try to Sabotage The Dark Knight?
30
Jun
2009

Did Heath Ledger Purposefully Try to Sabotage The Dark Knight?

News Chat

I came across this little story that is so hard to believe and shocking, I just had to share it here. There are accusations going around that Heath Ledger wasn't really brilliant playing The Joker i...

Video Blog: Screw You – I Love The Ewoks!
30
Jun
2009

Video Blog: Screw You – I Love The Ewoks!

Features, News Chat

Hey there guys. Well I'm back again with another installment of my video blog. This time I'm chatting about the Ewoks. A lot of people out there dislike our little murderous flesh eating friends......

Amy Adams Joins The Fighter
30
Jun
2009

Amy Adams Joins The Fighter

News Chat

Academy Award nominated actress Amy Adams (she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for the 2008 film "Doubt") has just signed on to play Mark Wahlberg's character, "I...

Couples Retreat Trailer
30
Jun
2009

Couples Retreat Trailer

News Chat

There are some people in the movies that I may not think are the most hyper talented in the world, but I love them nonetheless. People like Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Jea...

Another Good Thing About Transformers
30
Jun
2009

Another Good Thing About Transformers

News Chat

You know, amongst all the crap that is in Transformers 2 (and there's a lot of it), I think it's important to also highlight the positive stuff about the movie. I've already taken some time on the si...

An American Werewolf In London Remake
29
Jun
2009

An American Werewolf In London Remake

News Chat

Without question and hands down my favorite horror film of all time is EASILY "An American Werewolf in London". I mean holy hell... I still can't watch that movie by myself in the dark. The "sequel"...

The Main Reason To Be Optimistic About Transformers 3
29
Jun
2009

The Main Reason To Be Optimistic About Transformers 3

News Chat

There is a lot to hate about Transformers 2. There is also much to love about it. If you read or watched my review of Transformers 2 you know all the problems I had with the movie and why I didn't t...

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen takes in $201.2 Million
29
Jun
2009

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen takes in $201.2 Million

News Chat

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen raked in an impressive $201.2 Million over 5 days to just narrowly fall short of the record of $203.8 Million currently held by The Dark Knight. io9 shares: Box ...

Nine Character Posters for 9 Collected Online
29
Jun
2009

Nine Character Posters for 9 Collected Online

News Chat

Over the last little while teaser posters for 9 have been surfacing around the net. io9 has gathered up all 9 of the posters to introduce you to the sockpuppet saviours of a post apocalyptic clock...

The Last Airbender Teaser Poster and Trailer
29
Jun
2009

The Last Airbender Teaser Poster and Trailer

News Chat

Today I came across the Last Airbender Teaser poster and realized I hadn't posted the Teaser Trailer yet, so today you get both. The poster is unimpressive, but its a teaser. I wonder if this ...

New Moon: Mike Newton and Jacob Black Date Scene
29
Jun
2009

New Moon: Mike Newton and Jacob Black Date Scene

News Chat

Ok, the title of the article I found over at Horror Yearbook used a title that implies that Jacob Black and Mike Newton go on a date in Twilight Saga's New Moon. But that just isn't the case, but...

R2-D2 in Star Trek is Found!
26
Jun
2009

R2-D2 in Star Trek is Found!

News Chat

Remember when it was announced that R2-D2 made a cameo appearance in Star Trek and they even made a contest around it. People speculated that R2 was in a pillar design in the launch bay, or that he w...

Forgotten Fridays: American Flyers
26
Jun
2009

Forgotten Fridays: American Flyers

News Chat, Reviews

Thanks for checking out our Forgotten Fridays feature. This is something we want to try out to review some older films that maybe you have forgotten about or maybe never got around to seeing that we ...

Amelia Trailer
26
Jun
2009

Amelia Trailer

News Chat

I know I haven't written very much about the development of the movie, but I've actually really been looking forward to "Amelia" (the new biopic about Amelia Earhart. It's just so nice to see a biopi...

Daybreakers Trailer
26
Jun
2009

Daybreakers Trailer

News Chat

Holy crap. I knew I liked the sound of the upcoming Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe and Isabel Lucas film "Daybreakers". The sysnopsis for the film looks like this: "In the year 2019, a plague has transf...

Michael Jackson dies at 50
25
Jun
2009

Michael Jackson dies at 50

News Chat

It appears that The King of Pop, Michael Jackson has died today as the result of a cardiac arrest. He was 50. MSNBC is reporting: The Los Angeles Times reports that Michael Jackson has died at age...

Yes, Animated Films CAN Be Nominated For Best Picture
25
Jun
2009

Yes, Animated Films CAN Be Nominated For Best Picture

News Chat

Just a little FYI post. As most of you know I've been pretty up in arms about the fact that the last 2 years in a row, the #1 critically rated films of the year (Ratatouille and Wall-E) never got nom...

Could The Hangover Get A Best Picture Nomination?
25
Jun
2009

Could The Hangover Get A Best Picture Nomination?

News Chat

When it was announced yesterday that the Academy Awards were going to extend their Best Picture nominees list from 5 to 10 films, In Contention Senior Editor Kris Tapley and I got into a debate (you'v...

The Box Trailer Online
25
Jun
2009

The Box Trailer Online

News Chat

Cameron Diaz and James Marsden are starring in the psychological thriller called The Box. Trailer Addict describes it as:Norma and Arthur Lewis are a suburban couple with a young child who receiv...

Snyder talks 300 Sequel
25
Jun
2009

Snyder talks 300 Sequel

News Chat

Zack Snyder has been attached to a proposed 300 sequel, and while speculation was all the news we had, he has finally broken the silence and chatted about it. FirstShowing quotes Snyder: "I think w...

Watchmen Directors Cut gets Very Limited Theatrical Release
25
Jun
2009

Watchmen Directors Cut gets Very Limited Theatrical Release

News Chat

Watchmen may not have been the success that comic fans hoped for, but it seems to be a hot or cold result. Either people loved it to death for its accuracy to the comic that redefined the type of sto...

Farrah Fawcett Dies at 62
25
Jun
2009

Farrah Fawcett Dies at 62

News Chat

Farrah Fawcett who will always be known as one of Charlies Angels has passed away at the age of 62 after a three year battle with cancer. CNN reports: Fawcett, who checked into a hospital in early...

Hitman 2 Finds a Writer
25
Jun
2009

Hitman 2 Finds a Writer

News Chat

In the category of "Because No One Asked for it" it seems Fox is moving ahead on the sequel to Hitman and they have found their writer Kyle Ward. Collider shares: Fox is trying again and have broug...

Fox Announces Comic Con Lineup
25
Jun
2009

Fox Announces Comic Con Lineup

News Chat

The San Diego Comic Con has slowly become less about comics, and frankly no one cares. Its the COMIC CON!!! Well Fox has a press release announcing their schedule for the event to let us know wh...

Sexy Video Blog: What Do We Mean When We Complain About Lack Of Creativity In Hollywood?
24
Jun
2009

Sexy Video Blog: What Do We Mean When We Complain About Lack Of Creativity In Hollywood?

Features, News Chat

Hey guys. Here's the special "sexy" version of my video blog (I'm wearing super sexy 3d glasses... soooo sexy). Wow... they really do look horrible don't they? I've never seen them outside of the t...

Eastwood Still has Muscle – Jason Not So Much
24
Jun
2009

Eastwood Still has Muscle – Jason Not So Much

News Chat

Gran Torino was a real treat of a movie last year with a few big holes that sadly prevented it from being seriously considered one of the top films of the year. Still, it certainly found its audience...

Daniel Craig In Talks For Dream House
24
Jun
2009

Daniel Craig In Talks For Dream House

News Chat

I'm a huge Daniel Craig fan. To be he is the best James Bond to date (in my mind, he's the first Bond who legitimately looks like he could kick your ass, and then steal your woman from you in the sam...

From Paris With Love Poster And Trailer
24
Jun
2009

From Paris With Love Poster And Trailer

News Chat

Look, we all know John Travolta is a dreadful actor... and I know it as well as anyone... but for some reason I seem to have a bit of a soft spot for the guy when he's either playing a villain (Face O...

The Avengers Writer Gives Update
24
Jun
2009

The Avengers Writer Gives Update

News Chat

One of the best benefits of Marvel taking control of their own properties (well... most of them anyway) is that they're able to start connecting all the worlds into one that all the heroes inhabit tog...

Genius – Best Picture Oscar Will Have 10 Nominees This Year
24
Jun
2009

Genius – Best Picture Oscar Will Have 10 Nominees This Year

News Chat

Well look at this... the Academy actually did something really smart. As it says in the title, this coming year the Best Picture category at the Oscars will have TEN nominees competing for the top pr...

Transformers 2 Review
23
Jun
2009

Transformers 2 Review

News Chat, Reviews

Thanks for checking out our Transformers 2 review. If you'd like to see a video version of our Transformers 2 review you can see it at the bottom of the post. It's no secret that I LOVE Transforme...

Director of Vacancy To Helm Predators?
23
Jun
2009

Director of Vacancy To Helm Predators?

News Chat

There has been a lot of discussion going on about the upcoming reboot/remake/sequel of Predators (notice they added the "s" on the end... so we know it's quality). A proverbial revolving door has bee...

Iron Man 2 Teaser Poster?
23
Jun
2009

Iron Man 2 Teaser Poster?

News Chat

This is so plain that I'm not even sure why I'm posting about this. My friend Rama put this up today though and thought you might be interested in it. It's a possible teaser poster for Iron Man 2. ...

Remembering Ed McMahon – Hilarious Video
23
Jun
2009

Remembering Ed McMahon – Hilarious Video

News Chat

Most of you have heard the news by now that late night god Ed McMahon has passed away. For years Ed McMahon helped make "The Tonight Show" what it was. Yes we all remember and think about Johnny Car...

Three Stooges Movie To Be 3 Half Hour Episodes Put Together
23
Jun
2009

Three Stooges Movie To Be 3 Half Hour Episodes Put Together

News Chat

The Three Stooges movie project has recently suffered a major set back with the departure of Sean Penn from the cast. The potential dream cast for the movie saw Sean Penn, Jim Carrey and Benicio del ...

Blade Runner and Spike and Angel’s House For Sale
23
Jun
2009

Blade Runner and Spike and Angel’s House For Sale

News Chat

I get a real kick out of getting my hands on actual props and items used in movies. I remember the first time I visited Skywalker Ranch, I walked into this cottage style building and the very first t...

Daybreakers Poster
23
Jun
2009

Daybreakers Poster

News Chat

Daybreakers is a film that I'm very excited to see... but at the same time sounds an awful lot like I Am Legend, with the big exception being the cast of Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe and Isabel Lucas (th...

Video Blog: Yes, Movies Are About The Money
22
Jun
2009

Video Blog: Yes, Movies Are About The Money

News Chat

Hey there guys. This is actually a few days late, but I wanted to follow up my video blog where we talked about sequels last week. Sometimes when a sequel is announced some people will say "they're ...

George Lucas In 1971: “I Like Being Thought Of As A Toymaker Who Makes Films”
22
Jun
2009

George Lucas In 1971: “I Like Being Thought Of As A Toymaker Who Makes Films”

News Chat

It's hard for us to imagine now, but George Lucas was once considered one of the brightest stars amongst filmmakers, and it was long before Star Wars. He was one of the original rebels against the Ho...

Doug Jones Talks Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
22
Jun
2009

Doug Jones Talks Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein

News Chat

Aside from Samuel L Jackson (who seems to have a minimum quota of 78 movies per year) Guillermo del Toro is probably the hardest working man in Hollywood right now. The dude is attached to about a bi...

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