Archive for November, 2009

Posted by Dustin on November 30, 2009

Apparently, Sony sent some more photos from the remake of The Karate Kid over to /Film and so now we have those to share in addition to the one posted earlier.

In the remake, Dre (Smith), a skateboarding video game buff is forced to move to China when his single mother (Taraji P. Henson) must transfer to China for work. Of course, unable to speak Chinese, Dre finds it hard to settle in and gets beat up by the local bully.

Jackie Chan plays Mr. Han who is a maintenance man that spots Dre’s black-eye and offers to teach him both martial arts and Chinese, so he can defend against the students of Li Quan Ha’s Fighting dragon school of Kung-Fu.

Have a look at the new photos below.

The Karate Kid is set for theaters on June 11, 2010.

Posted by Dustin on November 30, 2009

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment have debuted the first poster for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 over at Yahoo. With the release on this poster, which features Iron Man and War Machine back-to-back, one can only assume we will be treated with a trailer sometime soon.

Jon Favreau previously dropped hints via Twitter that we will likely see the trailer in front of Sherlock Holmes, which also stars Robert Downey Jr..

Check out the full poster below!

Iron Man 2 - Poster

Iron Man 2 is set for release on May 7, 2010 and also stars Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, and Don Cheadle.

Posted by Dustin on November 30, 2009

The Karate Kid is a remake that I most definitely oppose, but I know I can’t stop it. At any rate, People Magazine has given us a first look at Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in this first promotional photo for the film.

You would think that they would at least give us an action shot. I mean, they are sitting in a booth for crying out loud! At the very least, People claims that Smtih has “mastered front kicks and upper blocks through his hard work ethic and dedication” while training for the film.

Jaden says he trained for four months and Chan insists that Jaden “took the training very seriously. I was impressed with him.”

Have a look at the full photo below.

The Karate Kid - 2010 Promo

This remake has made a few changes from the original. First of all, the film is now set in China rather than California and the character of Daniel, now a bit younger, has been renamed to Dre. Also, Chan will not playing Mr. Miyagi, but instead he is now called Mr. Han. Surprisingly, these seem to be the most significant changes they have made.

Look for the The Karate Kid in theaters on June 11, 2010.

Posted by Dustin on November 30, 2009

As we continue to see casting rumors and as director Sam Raimi ponders what villains Spidey will face off against in Spider-Man 4, Tobey Maguire has only one wish–to see Peter Parker evolve in such a way that stretches his abilities as an actor.

Boston Globe was able to nab a few quotes from Maguire on the subject of his return to the franchise and the evolution of Peter Parker.

“It’s not that I was reluctant,’’ he says. “For me, it’s a big process to decide whether or not to do a role. . . . I have to want to wake up in the morning and feel like I can’t wait to get to work. I’ve got to feel OK about leaving my kids for 12 or 13 hours a day for five months. It’s a big commitment.’’

I understand what he is saying here although I’ve never been put in that situation. I would imagine that the role would have to be right, otherwise he may end up starring in some terrible film. I get it.

“Hopefully I’ll be able to evolve the character in a new direction,’’ he says. “He’ll still be Peter Parker, but I hope I can move him forward a bit and take him to a place where there will be new challenges for me as an actor.’

This part here is interesting because I think Peter Parker has sort of evolved in each movie so far. He has had several character arcs over the course of his tenure as Spider-Man. I’m sure Maguire and Raimi can come up with a “new direction,” I just hope it doesn’t suck.

We shall see. Stay tuned for more updates on Spider-Man 4 as they become available.

Posted by Dustin on November 29, 2009

The Wolfman sure has been getting a lot of attention lately, whether it be from the release of all these new posters or the production woes we’ve heard about. At any rate, I must admit that I really like most of the posters that have been released thus far.

Have a look at yet another poster below, which shows off that nifty cane once again.

The Wolfman - International Poster

The film is a retelling of the classic tale in which a man is transformed into a wolf upon being bitten. IMDB describes the film as following Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro), a haunted nobleman, who is lured back to his family estate following his brother’s disappearance.

Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget.

But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline has come to investigate.

The Wolfman is set for theaters on February 10, 2010 and also stars Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, and Hugo Weaving.

Posted by Dustin on November 29, 2009

New set photos have surfaced of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz taking a ride on a motorcycle through a bunch of bulls in Cadiz, Spain! While many set photos from the film revealed Cruise performing his own stunts, in at least one photo below you will notice a stunt double.

Formerly known as Wichita, Knight & Day stars Diaz as June, an upbeat Midwestern woman who unknowingly goes on a blind date with Milner, played by Cruise.

The plot revolves around Milner, a federal agent who pops in and out of June’s life, pulling her into a violent worldwide journey to protect a powerful battery that holds the key to an infinite power source. Amid shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately hinging on the battle of truth versus trust.

Have a look at the new photos below.

Knight & Day is due in theaters on July 2, 2010 and also stars Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Grace.

Posted by Dustin on November 29, 2009

Black Book has posted up a new quote from Neve Campbell suggesting that Wes Craven will be back for Scream 4.

“I’m pretty sure at this stage that Wes [Craven] is back on board to direct and Kevin [Willamson] is definitely writing it…so it is going to be great.”

Based on previous reports from writer Kevin Williamson, we already knew that he was penning the script and that he confirms the return of at least three main stars. IMDB’s cast list suggests that the trio would include Campbell, David Arquette, and Courteney Cox.

I am interested in seeing where they go with this sequel. I very much enjoy the Scream trilogy and hope they can do something interesting with it now being 10 years after the original trilogy.

We will continue to keep you updated with news regarding Scream 4. As of now, production is scheduled for next April with a release date of later in 2010.

Posted by Dustin on November 29, 2009

Get the Big Picture have posted two new clips from Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones

According to IMDB, the film’s focus is on a young girl played by Saoirse Ronan (Atonement) who has been murdered and watches over her family – as well as her killer – from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

This film definitely has my interest and I’m sure it could be a contender at the Academy Awards. Have a look at the two new clips below.

The Lovely Bones is based on the best selling book by Alice Sebold and also stars Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and Susan Sarandon. You can catch it in theaters on January 15, 2010.

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