We Now Return to our regular scheduled programming.....

Sorry Avid Readers, I've been otherwise preoccupied lately and haven't had a chance to chime in. Lots going on - not just with me, but with MOVIES!! Here's a neat clip from Avengers of Thor fighting Iron Man to start us off:



More cool expensive stuff...

Hot Toys is known for its top-notch collectibles. Coming out this fall are two pieces that are simply jaw-dropping. First, a brand new Superman figure based on Chris Reeve's appearance. Stunning detail and likeness. Secondly, a new Indiana Jones figure referencing the Idol Temple scene at the start of Raiders. From what I read, proceeds from the sale of the Superman figure will go to Chris Reeve's foundation for spinal cord research. Kudos to the company for doing that! Both of these are on my want list...

Chris Reeve Foundation

Best scene in "Superman: The Movie"

While we're on the topic, here's the best (in my opinion) scene in the original Superman film. Chris Reeve's look when he sees the phone booth, combined with Lois' "You've got me - who's got you??" is priceless. It's just a shame they had to re-use the dialogue in the Superman Returns film....

My Favorite Scene in "Batman Begins"

As I noted in my review earlier in the blog, "Batman Begins" is in my opinion one of the best superhero films ever made. There is one scene in particular that stands out as one of the greatest. Another part that always makes me grin, is just after Batman crashes through the window of the subway car. The "I'm going to kick your ass" look on his face is priceless!

October Release Dates!!

I know we're a while away still, but there are some really good titles due out in October this year...Here's the breakdown so far...Look for more updates as they are announced!!

Oct 4
African Cats
Fast Five
Scream 4
The Lion King (BD)
Pulp Fiction (BD)
Jackie Brown (BD)

Oct 11
Bones: SSN 6
Chuck: SSN 4
Judy Moody
Kung Fu Panda 2
Hangover 2


Friday, Oct 14
Green Lantern (Extended Cut)

Oct 18
Bad Teacher
Better Life
Pirates 4
Kevin Smith: Too Fat for 40
Red State
Monte Carlo
V: SSN 2
Super 8
Batman: Year One
Willy Wonka (BD)
SW: Clone Wars: SSN 3

Oct 25
Father of Invention
Captain America
The People vs George Lucas
Jurassic Park (BD)

Other Titles Due in October TBD
Horrible Bosses
Zookeeper
Winnie the Pooh
Tree of Life

New Cool Expensive Stuff....

At $250 a pop, Hot Toys has just released new versions of Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson from the original 1989 Batman movie. Add two more things to my list of stuff to buy if I win the lottery.

OPENING THIS WEEK - Our Idiot Brother

The new Paul Rudd film Our Idiot Brother opens this weekend. I for one find this guy really funny. Below, check out the new Red-Band trailer for the film.

SUPERMAN GOES COMMANDO!

All the fuss over the first pic of Henry Cavill in the Superman suit will now hit a fever pitch, as a set photo shows a full on (albeit blurry) view of the Last Son of Krypton, without his trademark red underoos! I for one like the new look, which ties into the revamp DC Comics is unveiling of Superman for the new comic series. "Man of Steel" releases Summer 2013.

STAR WARS BLU-RAY FEATURES CGI YODA!

Remember the hand puppet from Phantom Menace? Looks like they've finally gone all digital and done away with the muppet entirely! Check out the clip below to see how it looks!

MACHINE GUN PREACHER -- MUST SEE??

I myself am intrigued. Butler has yet to do a break-out performance a la Gladiator. Considering the director (Marc Forster "Monster's Ball") and the cast involved I think there's good potential!

UPCOMING FILMS -- Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengence

OK, so I might be in the minority of those who enjoyed "Ghost Rider". Sure, Nic Cage hasn't done a really good film since "Leaving Las Vegas" in 1995, which won him the Oscar for Best Actor. But we're talkin' about a guy who named his son "Kal-El" for crying out loud!!

Anyhow - off track here. So unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard that the guys who made those "Crank" films have decided to do a Ghost Rider flick. Hooray, I say....Considering the level of mayhem Neveldine & Taylor bring to their films, this is a perfect choice! That being said - here's the poster...Film releases next February!!

1:15pm EST

Just found a link for the teaser trailer for the film! As expected - with the directors involved - it looks pretty bad ass!!!

Here's the trailer in question:

Trailer for Shark Night 3-D

I'm sorry, but this looks freakin' awesome!!

DVD Rumors -- Captain America and more!

October TBD - Green Lantern
November TBD - Captain America
December TBD - Cowboys & Aliens

November 15 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Release Dates!! September 2011

Mark these bad boys down on your calanders!

September 6
Hanna
Water for Elephants
Fringe: Season 3
Scarface [BD]

Friday September 9
X-Men: First Class

September 13
Greys Anatomy: Season 7
Private Practice: Season 4
Big Bang Theory: Season 4
The Tempest
Thor

Friday, September 16
The Complete Star Wars Saga [BD]

September 20
Bridesmaids
Hawaii 5-0: Season 1
The Kennedys
Breakfast at Tiffany's [BD]

September 27
CSI: Season 11
How I Met Your Mother: Season 6
Hung: Season 2

So that's how he does it!!

Ever wonder how Spidey climbs those walls? He's wearing track cleats - that's how!! Another film that is in the midst of speculation is the re-boot "Amazing Spider-Man". After the terrible third film (vintage review later today) everyone thought the franchise was done. Then there was talks of a fourth film which would have introduced The Vulture as the main villain (apparantly talks were underway with John Malkovich for some time) but then Sony pulled the plug on the film.

Realizing how much money they were losing, the new film has been ramped up as a do-over, with Andrew Garfield (Social Network) as the Web-Head. The suit IMO looks kinda goofy. Again - something like the Captain America outfit - I'd expect to see it in a mall...That being said, Sony has already booked an opening for the SECOND film in 2014!! Trailer for the film follows...

EXCLUSIVE -- Man of Steel Plot Synopsis!

Now here's a movie I have mixed feelings about. Chris Nolan is producing and co-writing the new Superman film, with Zach Snyder directing. Nolan was quoted as saying they had found an all-new way to bring Superman into the current millenium and make him relevant. That got me intrigued. Then they added Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire) as the villainous General Zod -- my fave villain from the original series of films with Christopher Reeve. BIG Bonus. But now, ComicBookMovie.com has released an apparant synopsis of the plot:

"In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Henry Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Diane Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves."

  God help us - another origin story?! The first half of the original Superman film was an origin story!! I think the audience in general knows Superman's backstory. Hopefully, Snyder will not relegate 90+ minutes of the new film to explaining how Krypton blew up and the Kents found the baby in the corn fields, etc...I finally wanna see Superman punch somebody! After the disappointing "Superman Returns", Warner will have to tread very carefully with this new picture, or people may finally say there is no way to make a good Superman film. As one customer at BBV once put it "Superman Returns ended with him lifting something heavy!! Boring!!!"

   To add a small glimmer of hope, here's the first pic of Henry Cavill as Superman.

The funniest thing I read all day...

Gerard Depardieu was detained from a flight in Paris when he was told during a delay that he could not use the bathroom. He promptly stood up in the aisle of the plane, unzipped, and went right there on the spot.

OPINION -- Better or Worse?

Pics have surfaced of Captain America from the set of next summer's Avengers film. Personally, I prefer the style they used in the first film. The new Cap outfit looks like something you'd see at a mall or Comic-Con!! What do y'all think?

It will be a day long remembered...

Attenion all super-nerds like me! Not long now!!

"What're ya buildin' for him now - a Rocket Ship?"

No, but darn close it seems! New pic of the "Batwing" as it careens through the streets of Pittsburgh - I mean Gotham! I still can't tell if it's a hover-jet kind of ship, or if they will add in a propellor on the top and make it an assault helicopter. Either way, the footage and pics hitting the web sure whets the appetite for film fans!