Archive for December, 2009

Rob Marshall talks Pirates 4
16
Dec
2009

Rob Marshall talks Pirates 4

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Rob Marshall is signed on to direct Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides, and now in an interview he talks about a possible summer 2010 start on the film... IF the movie gets made. Filmoni...

Studio Ghibli Announces The Borrower Arrietty
16
Dec
2009

Studio Ghibli Announces The Borrower Arrietty

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I just love Studio Ghibli and everything they do just strikes a chord of whimsy with me. And this new Ghibli release just has me craving some magic. Twitch shares:Studio Ghibli made the offici...

The Movie Blog is Dead, Long Live the Movie Blog
16
Dec
2009

The Movie Blog is Dead, Long Live the Movie Blog

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Yes International Friends, the news of this site's demise was greatly exaggerated! After a great chat with my new cohorts in crime we have a vision and a direction for the future of The Movie Blog...

Spartacus: Blood and Sand
15
Dec
2009

Spartacus: Blood and Sand

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Not sure how this got past me but, this new original series on Starz looks like all kinds of awesomeness. To me, it looks like a cross between 300 and Gladiator. The only issue I have is that many of ...

New Inception Poster
15
Dec
2009

New Inception Poster

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I have no clue what this movie is about. From the looks of the post it is about a business man who is so afraid of floods that he has to carry a gun?? ...

2nd Trailer ‘Clash of the Titans’
15
Dec
2009

2nd Trailer ‘Clash of the Titans’

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Oh hell yes. Nothing brings back childhood memories more than watching Clash of the Titans for the 47th time. The movie is timeless, I even popped the movie in for my young boys who couldn't get enoug...

3 Iron Man ‘Clues’
15
Dec
2009

3 Iron Man ‘Clues’

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It is safe to say that Paramount has started their viral campaign for Iron Man 2. What direction this is going, or what these clues mean is anyone's guess. They look like they were written at the end ...

300 prequel to be titled ‘Xerxes’
15
Dec
2009

300 prequel to be titled ‘Xerxes’

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According to the post below, Frank Miller has started writing the official prequel to '300' which will be called 'Xerxes'. Zack Snyder has already started he is going to be directing a sequel. So whic...

New Promotions for Lost
15
Dec
2009

New Promotions for Lost

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If there is one thing to know about me, I am a huge lost fan. Yes, I realize this is a movie blog site, however, Lost deserves it's place on every webpage on the net! ABC has released a new promotion ...

Robin Hood trailer now online
15
Dec
2009

Robin Hood trailer now online

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I am not sure if I am excited about a new Robin Hood movie. The trailer looks to be a bit more 'serious' and 'dark' compared to previous version of the film. If nothing else, Ridley Scott and ...

In Transition
15
Dec
2009

In Transition

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Hey all. For the time being, until we talk to Rodney to see if he would like to continue posting at TMB or we find a replacement I will help update the site with all the latest news and happenings in...

The End Of A Personal Era: John No Longer Going To Be With The Movie Blog
14
Dec
2009

The End Of A Personal Era: John No Longer Going To Be With The Movie Blog

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Back on July 24th 2003… about 6 and a half years ago… I started “The Movie Blog” and in doing so (along with many others) helped create and shape the film blogging community that we ha...

New Tron Legacy Poster and Image Online
09
Dec
2009

New Tron Legacy Poster and Image Online

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Tron Legacy is shaping up to be a very visually stunning movie, and there is a new image and poster online. The imgagery is just amazing. The poster looks a little gamey, but then its suppo...

First Look at Sex and the City 2
07
Dec
2009

First Look at Sex and the City 2

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I never watched Sex and the City. I have a penis. However one thing I did pick up on was the product placement in the first film. Mercedes Benz had a big crossover campaign with the Four Whoresm...

Quentin Tarantino was offered Green Lantern
07
Dec
2009

Quentin Tarantino was offered Green Lantern

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It's always interesting to hear who they had planned to play certain roles we associate with certain actors, and ponder on what a movie would be like if they got a different director. Usually we don'...

Alyson Hannigan Shuns the Buffy Remake
07
Dec
2009

Alyson Hannigan Shuns the Buffy Remake

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Back when talk of the Kuzui's remaking Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Joss Whedon hit the net there was an outcry and reaction. Then silence. To the point where I wonder if they are even still con...

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Poster Online
07
Dec
2009

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Poster Online

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I actually liked Nanny McPhee. It was a throwback to the bedtime storybook tales I recall in my wee years. The story was well laid out and taught a solid lesson. My children also loved the film. ...

Nutcracker to be an Action Adventure Film?
07
Dec
2009

Nutcracker to be an Action Adventure Film?

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It seems that this Nutcracker film is deviating from its whimsical fairytale ballet version and is headed for some big time splodey action adventure. Ok, maybe not splodey, but there will be fisticuf...

McG Thinks he is making Terminator 5 and 6
07
Dec
2009

McG Thinks he is making Terminator 5 and 6

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It seems with the release of the Terminator Salvation Bluray, that during the director's commentary McG gushed over his plans to run with the franchise and is apparently convinced that T5 and T6 are h...

Marvel Shareholders to Vote on Disney Acquisition
05
Dec
2009

Marvel Shareholders to Vote on Disney Acquisition

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While the world moves forward assuming Disney's acquisition of Marvel is already done, there is still a vote to make it all final and it will take place on the 31st of December. There's a pending m...

Woman is Jailed for Accidentally Recording New Moon
05
Dec
2009

Woman is Jailed for Accidentally Recording New Moon

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Thems copyright laws are pretty stiff and fines and punishment are often higher than far more serious issues like rape or holocaust. Well when a woman brought her camera into the theater to film the ...

Jackson talks Hobbit and Bluray Rings Delays
05
Dec
2009

Jackson talks Hobbit and Bluray Rings Delays

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With news that The Hobbit has been delayed the fanbase is getting a little itchy. So when Peter Jackson was cornered, the topic of the day seemed to be delays. PJ chimes in on the topic. Filmonic...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Teaser Trailer Leaked
05
Dec
2009

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Teaser Trailer Leaked

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Its really rough, and kind of vague but the Teaser Trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has been leaked online. I saw nothing outstanding in the teaser, but it is a very bleak dark ...

The Last Airbender Trailer will have to Wait
04
Dec
2009

The Last Airbender Trailer will have to Wait

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The Last Airbender, which chose to drop the Avatar from the title as not to confuse it with James Cameron's film, had a teaser trailer we saw earlier this year. We were promised a full trailer by Chri...

Kick-Ass gets a Red Mist Poster
04
Dec
2009

Kick-Ass gets a Red Mist Poster

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Kick-Ass is looking to shape up into a hell of a ride. And now the supporting cast of the film will also be getting their own posters starting with McLovin's Red Mist! This poster is epic. Se...

The 40 Year Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It Trailer Online
04
Dec
2009

The 40 Year Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It Trailer Online

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I think that the recent generation of spoof movies have totally missed the point. Back in the day with films like Top Secret, Airplane, Hot Shots, Naked Gun and anything by Mel Brooks delivered quali...

Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles: Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
03
Dec
2009

Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles: Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

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One of the joys of fandom is collecting, and while my wife keeps me on a short leash with the "toys" I buy (They are COLLECTIBLES woman!!) there is a new book out by a guy who took collecting to a who...

New Black Lightning Trailer Online
03
Dec
2009

New Black Lightning Trailer Online

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I hadn't been aware of this at all until just now, and I find it utterly silly and I am just in love with it. There is a Russian film produced by the same guy who brought us Wanted and its called...

Trailer Mashup: Star Wars and Scarface – Scar Wars
03
Dec
2009

Trailer Mashup: Star Wars and Scarface – Scar Wars

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Han Solo takes the lead in this mashup trailer of Star Wars and Scarface complete with a passionate introduction to his little friend. The trailer takes the audio track of the Scarface trailer, som...

OoberMind is now MegaMind
03
Dec
2009

OoberMind is now MegaMind

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The new Dreamworks animated supervillain film OoberMind has split hairs once more and will be tossing the Oober for a Mega. The title OoberMind for no reason stated at all will now be called MegaMi...

Paltrow and Tim McGraw join Love Don’t Let Me Down
03
Dec
2009

Paltrow and Tim McGraw join Love Don’t Let Me Down

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Looks like we will get another Country Music Drama in the vein of The Thing Called Love, this time with a country star trying to get back in the limelight. The film is set to star Gwyneth Paltrow, Ti...

International Iron Man 2 Teaser Poster Online
03
Dec
2009

International Iron Man 2 Teaser Poster Online

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Another Iron Man 2 Poster has been introduced online today, and while the first teaser poster we got featured Iron Man back to back with War Machine, this one reveals the man beneath the Iron. ...

First Look at Kristen Stewart in Welcome to the Rileys
03
Dec
2009

First Look at Kristen Stewart in Welcome to the Rileys

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Kristen Stewart took some time between Twilights to film an indie drama set to premier at the Sundance Film Festival. We have our first look at Welcome to the Rileys, and Kristen's sluttier stripper ...

44 Inch Chest UK Trailer Online
03
Dec
2009

44 Inch Chest UK Trailer Online

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The official trailer for 44 Inch Chest is online, and its full of meaty fun. Colin has friends. Friends so loyal that when his wife leaves him for a younger man, they launch a plot to kidnap and...

Peter Berg Talks Battleship – With Aliens
02
Dec
2009

Peter Berg Talks Battleship – With Aliens

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Peter Berg is getting the ball moving on his adaptation of the strategy board game Battleship. And while we hoped it was blind rumours, it seems that it will infact feature battleships vs aliens. ...

Mila Kunis talks Black Swan
02
Dec
2009

Mila Kunis talks Black Swan

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Mila Kunis will be starring as a Ballet Dancer aspiring to be a big star, but her one rival that stands in her way is the current star of the show played by Natalie Portman. Kunis did an interview ...

First Look at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
02
Dec
2009

First Look at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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We get our first look at the last chapter of Harry Potter's journey. The last film will be presented in two parts stretching out the franchise by one more film, hoping that the two part release will ...

New Avatar TV Spots Collected Online
02
Dec
2009

New Avatar TV Spots Collected Online

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A whole slew of TV spots for Avatar have been put online for the final push to the release, and now a number of them have been collected together and we have them here for you. Avatar Beyond Imagin...

Saint John of Las Vegas Trailer Online
02
Dec
2009

Saint John of Las Vegas Trailer Online

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The Trailer for Steve Buscemi's Saint John of Las Vegas is online and I just love it. Worst Previews gives us the plot:Buscemi stars as a compulsive gambler, who runs away from Las Vegas and towa...

First Look at Timberlake in The Social Network
02
Dec
2009

First Look at Timberlake in The Social Network

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We get our first look at Justin Timberlake as Napster founder Sean Parker in the upcoming Facebook movie, The Social Network. We also get a peek at what The Social Network will be about. Peop...

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