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Full Star Trek Teaser Trailer

2012-12-18T08:34:00.001+02:00

The full length trailer for the continuation of this rebooted sci-fi franchise is here, and damn is it epic. Benedict Cumberbatch is more than a force to be reckoned with, and it's great to see Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho & Anton Yelchin back in space. Watch now!

Here's the first full teaser trailer for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness, in high def via Apple:

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated everything the fleet stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a "one man weapon of mass destruction."

Star Trek Into Darkness is the sequel to the J.J. Abrams-directed reboot of Gene Roddenberry's original science fiction series. The screenplay this time was co-written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof. Most of the crew is back, including Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin & John Cho. Paramount is bringing Into Darkness to theaters May 17th.

Second Trailer for Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' Trilogy + Alternate Endings

2012-09-21T08:22:00.002+02:00

Warner Bros/WingNut Films have unveiled the new trailer for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the beginning of Bilbo's three-part adventure into Middle Earth. Martin Freeman plays Bilbo Baggins, and is joined by the company of dwarves, lead by Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield. Of course, Sir Ian McKellen is back as Gandalf, and there's glimpses of Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving and even Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown. This is a much more magnificent and, honestly, more exciting improvement over the first trailer, which I enjoyed, but I think Jackson is settling into the story and getting ready to bring us another spectacular fantasy epic.

Watch the second trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, in high def from Apple:

The new trailer contains a set of five different alternate endings, courtesy of an online app called "Choose Your Moment" made by Warner Bros. It allows you to create a different trailer to send to your friends, each one with a different bit of footage. The Playlist has found a compilation with five four endings in a row - they're all worth watching.

Honestly, these clips seem to capture more of the magic of Middle Earth than anything before. For optimal viewing, watch these clips on WB's Choose Your Moment website.

Watch the alternate endings from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey trailer, via The Playlist:

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit... J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, being directed by Peter Jackson as three separate movies, is set in Middle-Earth 60 years before Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in a trilogy ten years ago. The films, with screenplays by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, were shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest cameras. The Hobbit follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, played by Martin Freeman, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey arrives in theaters in 3D & 48FPS on December 14th.

Ready for the adventure?

New International 'Skyfall Trailer'

2012-09-20T11:19:00.000+02:00

Chances are you’ve seen at least one Skyfall trailer already, but as the release date creeps tantalisingly close, there’s always room for some new nuggets of footage, which can be found lurking in the new international promo bellow.

And at this point, you probably don’t need the plot basics explained once more, but just in case: Skyfall finds Daniel Craig’s Bond pitted against a particularly nasty villain Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem).

This new bad guy has a personal vendetta against MI6 and M (Judi Dench) in particular, and from the looks of the footage we’ve seen so far, the resources and determination to strike at the very heart of the Secret Service.

Naturally the majority of the story beats are still being kept in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying “Beware of the Leopard”, but we know we can expect action on trains, tubes, bikes and roofs, sultry Bond Girl action from Severine (Bérénice Marlohe) and Eve (Naomie Harris) plus the first appearance of Q (played here by Ben Whishaw) in the Craig Bond’s world.

With Sam Mendes calling the shots, Ralph Fiennes, Helen McCrory, Albert Finney and Ola Rapace are all among the cast.

Skyfall makes landfall here In Mozambique probably on October 26. American audiences will have to wait until November 9.

Thanos Confirmed for Both 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Avengers 2'?

2012-09-20T09:14:00.001+02:00

I’ve heard a number of key Marvel stories come to fruition over the past few days. Many were rumored, and believed to be true. But now we’re getting confirmation on such notices as James Gunn taking over the writing and directing duties on Guardians of the Galaxy. And now we’re getting some information on both Galaxy and The Avengers 2, which you might have already assumed.

Remember the end credit sequence of Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, which featured a very brief cameo by Thanos? Well, CosmicBookNews.com is reporting that the mighty cosmic warrior will be the chief adversary in both Gunn’s Galaxy movie and Whedon’s Avengers follow up, which hits theaters in 2015. Many speculated on this possibility back in August, mentioning that Galaxy could be following the “Thanos Imperative” storyline from the comics. Now a site reader over at Cosmic Book News claims to have met with Thanos creator Jim Starlin at the Montreal Comic-Con, and was told that a deal “is already in place” to have the character appear in both movies.

Again, this much could have been figured out. Whedon wasn’t going to roll out Thanos in an Avengers stinger if Marvel Studios didn’t have massive plans for the villain. And after decimating New York City in the first Avengers film, many believed that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes would have to take the next battle into outer space, as the group often did in the comics series.

I’ll feel better when we hear some confirmation from Kevin Feige or someone at Marvel directly (even Whedon or Gunn could give put our minds at ease with a word of confirmation). Until then, brace for Thanos, but take this news with a grain of salt.

The Dark Knight Rises Available on Blu-ray and Digital Download Dec. 3

2012-09-19T09:01:00.001+02:00

A new trailer for The Dark Knight Rises just went live on YouTube. The description confirms that the film will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital Download on December 3. Though the cover for the home video release or any special features have yet to be revealed, keep an eye here for any more updates about the film. You can take a look at the 'new' trailer below.

In The Dark Knight Rises, it has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.

But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.

The Dark Knight Rises has earned $1.058 billion at the worldwide box office.

Is Rupert Wyatt Exiting ‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes?’

2012-09-18T09:33:00.002+02:00

Despite its awful title, Rise of the Planet of the Apes was actually one of the biggest surprises of 2011. Anchored by a brilliant motion capture performance by Andy Serkis, a well-developed script by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, and solid direction by Rupert Wyatt, the movie was given rave reviews and was a box office smash, pulling in $481 million globally on a modest $93 million budget. The success led 20th Century Fox to almost immediately green light a sequel that would follow the continuing development of Caesar and his ape army, but now it's looking like the project may lose its director.

Deadline is reporting news from insiders that Wyatt could be stepping away from the sequel, which will be titled Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Much like the circumstances that led Gary Ross to not sign on for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, apparently the filmmaker is ready to jump ship because he is uncomfortable with the timeline that the studio has given him to get the movie made. Back in May it was reported that Fox is aiming to release the film on May 23, 2014, and apparently Wyatt doesn't believe that he will have enough time between now and then to make a quality product. While the release date may seem far away, you also have to remember that a great deal of work goes into constructing the film's CGI, so it's easy to see how a rushed schedule could potentially harm the final product.

Fox declined to comment on the story, but if it's true then they will have to work quickly to find a replacement. The good news is that because Rise of the Planet of the Apes was so successful they could have a chance to rope in some serious talent. The studio is apparently very happy with the sequel script from Jaffa and Silver, and we'll just have to wait and see what the next step is. Outside of the Planet of the Apes franchise, Wyatt is also attached to Agent 13 with Charlize Theron and has shown an interest in Londongrad with Michael Fassbender, so the filmmaker probably won't be off the big screen for too long, even if this project falls through.

8-Film Quentin Tarantino Blu-ray Collection Announced!

2012-09-17T17:36:00.001+02:00

Lionsgate and Miramax have announced the Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection, coming to Blu-ray on November 20th. You can check out the full details followed by the artwork below!

Celebrating Quentin Tarantino’s legendary filmmaking, Lionsgate and Miramax are proud to present the Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection, arriving on Blu-ray Disc November 20th.

Tarantino XX contains eight films chosen by Tarantino to illustrate the first 20 years of his career, featuring the films that helped define his early success, including Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Death Proof and Inglourious Basterds. To complete the stunning high definition 10-disc set, the Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection also features two discs with five hours of all-new bonus material, highlighted by a critics’ retrospective on Tarantino’s groundbreaking catalog of films and “20 Years of Filmmaking” that contains interviews with critics, stars and other masters of cinema.

Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection showcases one of the most innovative filmmakers of our time and is a must-have for serious film fans, as Tarantino’s highly-anticipated new film, Django Unchained, prepares to hit theaters. Honoring the 20th anniversary of Reservoir Dogs – the cultural milestone that brought Tarantino to the forefront as a cinematic legend – the collection is highlighted by recurring appearances from celebrated actors including Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill), Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill), Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction) and Steve Buscemi (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction), and also includes starring performances from iconic actors such as Brad Pitt (Inglourious Basterds), Pam Grier (Jackie Brown) and Robert Forster (Jackie Brown).

Tarantino XX on Blu-ray also features striking, original artwork designed and illustrated by MONDO (www.mondotees.com). Housed in collectible packaging, the Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection will be available for the suggested retail price of $119.99.

CONTENTS SUMMARY

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES – 2 Discs*

* Critics Corner: The Films of Quentin Tarantino – In-depth critics’ discussion piece exploring Tarantino’s films that redefined cinema and the impact of one of the most influential writers/directors of our time.

* 20 Years of Filmmaking – Take a look at Tarantino’s career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as well as a tribute to his greatest collaborator, Sally Menke.

RESERVOIR DOGS

Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut, nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival (1992) and awarded the International Critics Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (1992), is raw, violent and unforgettable. Four perfect strangers are assembled to pull off the perfect crime, but when a botched robbery reveals a police informant among them, their simple robbery explodes into a bloody ambush.

Blu-ray Special Features*

* Pulp Factoids Viewer

* Playing It Fast and Loose

* Profiling the Reservoir Dogs

TRUE ROMANCE - DIRECTOR’S CUT

Runaway lovers Clarence and Alabama (Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette) play a dangerous game with a stolen suitcase containing $5 million worth of cocaine. They head for Los Angeles, where they'll sell the goods and begin a new life, but both sides of the law have other ideas. This dark comic web of crime, murder and mayhem from writer Quentin Tarantino and director Tony Scott (Top Gun, Spy Game), features an ensemble cast including Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini and Christopher Walken.

Blu-ray Special Features*

* Audio commentary by Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette

* Audio commentary by Tony Scott

* Audio commentary by Quentin Tarantino

* Scene selective commentaries by Val Kilmer, Dennis Hopper, Brad Pitt and Michael Rapaport

* Deleted/Extended Scenes with Optional Director Commentary

* Alternate Ending with Optional Director and Writer Commentary

* Original 1993 Mini-feature

* Behind-the-Scenes Interactive Feature

* Animated Photo Gallery

* Theatrical Trailer

PULP FICTION

Pulp Fiction has been hailed by critics and audiences worldwide as a film that redefined cinema. A burger-loving hit man (John Travolta), his philosophical partner (Samuel L. Jackson), a drug-addled gangster's moll (Uma Thurman) and a washed-up boxer (Bruce Willis) converge in four tales of violence and redemption. The film was honored with an Academy Award® for Best Original Screenplay (1994) and earned seven total nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. It has also been listed as one of the best films of all-time by Time and Entertainment Weekly.

Blu-ray Special Features*

* Interviews with Cast

* Critics’ Retrospective on the Movie’s Place in Film History

* Behind-the-Scenes Footage

* Pulp Fiction: The Facts

* Production Design Feature

* Siskel & Ebert At the Movies – The Tarantino Generation

* Independent Spirit Awards Footage

* Cannes Film Festival Footage

* Charlie Rose – Tarantino Interview

* Stills Galleries

* Trivia Track

* Deleted Scenes

JACKIE BROWN

Quentin Tarantino’s acclaimed adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s Rum Punch follows a cash-smuggling flight attendant (Pam Grier) who is busted by an ATF agent (Michael Keaton) and a cop (Michael Bowen). When pressured to help with their investigation, she agrees to do one last run for a ruthless arms dealer (Samuel L. Jackson). Mistrust and suspicions arise when Jackie plays the opposing forces against each other in an effort to walk away with the dough. Robert Forster earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® nomination for his role as Max Cherry, a bail bondsman who falls for Jackie and becomes embroiled in the scheme.

Blu-ray Special Features*

* Breaking Down Jackie Brown

* Jackie Brown: How It Went Down – Retrospective Interviews with Cast and Crew

* A Look Back at Jackie Brown – Interview with Quentin Tarantino

* Chicks with Guns Video

* Siskel & Ebert At the Movies - Jackie Brown Review

* Jackie Brown on MTV

* Marketing Gallery

* Stills Galleries

* Trivia Track

* Deleted and Alternate Scenes

KILL BILL VOL. 1

In the first volume of this gritty revenge saga, an assassin (Uma Thurman) is shot at the altar by her ruthless employer, Bill (David Carradine), and other members of his Deadly Vipers Assassination Squad. In this epic tale of survival The Bride sets out to bring justice to all those who wronged her, including a reformed suburban mother (Vivica A. Fox) and the Japanese Yakuza crime-lord (Lucy Liu).

Blu-ray Special Features*

* The Making of Kill Bill Vol. 1

* The 5.6.7.8's Bonus Musical Performances

* Tarantino Trailers

KILL BILL VOL. 2

The murderous Bride (Uma Thurman) mercilessly continues her vengeance quest against her ex-boss, Bill (David Carradine), and his two remaining associates: Bill’s degenerate younger brother (Michael Madsen) and a vicious one-eyed swordswoman (Daryl Hannah).

Blu-ray Special Features*

* The Making of Kill Bill Vol. 2

* Damoe Deleted Scene

* Chingon Musical Performance

DEATH PROOF

Kurt Russell stars as a tough-talking, psychotic serial murderer who transforms his stunt car into an indestructible killing machine, then climbs behind the wheel to stalk and terrorize a group of women on the road. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s picked the wrong babes to mess with.

Blu-ray Special Features*

* Stunts on Wheels: The Legendary Drivers of Death Proof

* Introducing Zoe Bell

* Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike

* The Uncut Version of Baby, It's You performed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead

* The Guys of Death Proof

* Quentin’s Greatest Collaborator: Editor Sally Menke

* Double Dare Trailer

* Death Proof International Trailer

* An International Poster Gallery

* BD Live

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

A Jewish cinema owner in Nazi-occupied Paris is forced to host a movie premiere for the Third Reich, where a radical group of American soldiers, The Basterds, led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), plan to roll out a score-settling scheme. The film was honored with an Academy Award® for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2009, Christoph Waltz) and earned seven total nominations, including Best Motion Picture of the Year for Lawrence Bender and Best Writing, Original Screenplay for Quentin Tarantino.

Blu-ray Special Features*

* Extended and Alternate Scenes

* Roundtable Discussion with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell

* The Making of Nation’s Pride

* A Conversation with Rod Taylor

* Nation’s Pride – the film within the film

* The Original Inglorious Bastards

* Quentin Tarantino’s Camera Angel

* Film Poster Gallery Tour

* Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitter

* Hi Sallys

* Killin' Nazis Trivia Challenge

* Trailers

New UK Poster for SKYFALL

2012-09-17T17:24:00.000+02:00

Eon Productions has debuted the latest poster (via ComingSoon) for James Bond's Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes, starring Daniel Craig as 007. They've gone back to the classy Bond we know, just posing him with Walter PPK in hand in front of the dark gun-barrel swirl and a hint of London's Union Jack. I quite like it, but it's not that original in design. See in full below!

Here's the new UK Skyfall poster. Do you like this pose/design better than the one where he's sliding along?

Skyfall is being directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road, Away We Go), from a script by John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade. Skyfall will once again star Daniel Craig as James Bond 007, along with Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench as M, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Helen McCrory, Ola Rapace with Ben Whishaw. You can also follow the official twitter @007 for updates as well, they've been tweeting photos and more. Columbia Pictures, Eon Productions and MGM have Skyfall set to hit US theaters on November 9th. We'll continue to keep you updated on all things Bond. Less than two more months to go!

The Legacy Rises at the Box Office

2012-08-13T10:51:00.000+02:00

It seemed like an impossible mission to stop The Dark Knight Rises topping the charts for a fourth week.

But spy thriller The Bourne Legacy managed to accomplish the feat thanks to a whopping $40.3m opening.

And it seems punters voted on their feet for Will Ferrell's latest movie The Campaign, as it sped past the superhero picture to take the second spot.

Jeremy Renner was doubtlessly shooting his pistols in the air when he learned The Bourne Legacy had topped the box office charts. Given the previous three Bourne movies have yielded almost $1 billion at the box office, the newest entry seemed a sure-fire winner.

However, capturing the box office crown is still an impressive accomplishment, as Legacy features neither the series' star Matt Damon, not the skills of director Paul Greengrass.

This is the first film in the franchise not to star Matt Damon... Instead, Universal cast Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, a member of a CIA black ops programme similar to the one Jason Bourne was involved in.

His character tries to escape assassination at the hands pursuers from the agency with the help of genetic scientist Marta Shearing, played by Rachel Weisz.

They are trying to kill him due to the fallout from the outcome of The Bourne Ultimatum.

Opening weekend sales beat studio projections for a $35m debut, and it is well on its way to paying off its $125m budget.

The Campaign did better than expected.

It sees a sleazy Democrat played by Will Ferrell facing off against Zack Galifianakis' dimwitted Republican in a race for U.S. Congress.

Warner Bros president of theatrical distribution Dan Fellman said the political comedy played especially well in Washington and Boston as the presidential race heats up.

He added: 'We think that the real campaign will add to our Campaign.'

See Bellow the Full Box office (via IMDB).

Rank	Title	Weekend	Gross	Weeks
1	The Bourne Legacy (2012)	$40.3M	$40.3M	1
2	The Campaign (2012)	$27.4M	$27.4M	1
3	The Dark Knight Rises (2012)	$19.5M	$390M	4
4	Hope Springs (2012)	$15.6M	$20.1M	1
5	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days(2012)	$8.2M	$30.6M	2
6	Total Recall (2012)	$8.1M	$44.2M	2
7	Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)	$6.75M	$144M	5
8	Ted (2012)	$3.29M	$210M	7
9	Step Up Revolution (2012)	$2.85M	$30.2M	3
10	The Watch (2012)	$2.2M	$31.4M	3

'The Dark Knight Rises' First Wave Of Reviews

2012-07-16T14:30:00.000+02:00

As I'm combing through these reviews it's safe to say that Christopher Nolan has not only met the high expectations of fans and critics, but more importantly conquered the curse of the third film in a franchise. Which is something that eluded films like Godfather 3, Alien 3, Superman III, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Toy Story 3, just to name a few.

Variety

Few blockbusters have borne so heavy a burden of audience expectation as Christopher Nolan's final Batman caper, and the filmmaker steps up to the occasion with a cataclysmic vision of Gotham City under siege in "The Dark Knight Rises." Running an exhilarating, exhausting 164 minutes, Nolan's trilogy-capping epic sends Batman to a literal pit of despair, restoring him to the core of a legend that questions, and powerfully affirms, the need for heroism in a fallen world. If it never quite matches the brilliance of 2008's "The Dark Knight," this hugely ambitious action-drama nonetheless retains the moral urgency and serious-minded pulp instincts that have made the Warners franchise a beacon of integrity in an increasingly comicbook-driven Hollywood universe. Global B.O. domination awaits.

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The Hollywood Reporter - SPOILERS!

The real world threats of terrorism, political anarchy and economic instability make deep incursions into the cinematic comic book domain in The Dark Knight Rises. Big-time Hollywood filmmaking at its most massively accomplished, this last installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy makes everything in the rival Marvel universe look thoroughly silly and childish. Entirely enveloping and at times unnerving in a relevant way one would never have imagined, as a cohesive whole this ranks as the best of Nolan's trio, even if it lacks -- how could it not? -- an element as unique as Heath Ledger's immortal turn in The Dark Knight. It's a blockbuster by any standard.
The director daringly pushes the credibility of a Gotham City besieged by nuclear-armed revolutionaries to such an extent that it momentarily seems absurd that a guy in a costume who refuses to kill people could conceivably show up to save the day. This is especially true since Nolan, probably more than any other filmmaker who's ever gotten seriously involved with a superhero character, has gone so far to unmask and debilitate such a figure. But he gets away with it and, unlike some interludes in the previous films, everything here is lucid, to the point and on the mark, richly filling out (especially when seen in the IMAX format) every moment of the 164-minute running time.

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IGN

The film has several exciting action set-pieces, many of which utilize the aerial vehicle The Bat, but none of which provoke the kind of jaw-dropping reaction that the truck flip did in The Dark Knight. Still, there are enough brawls, chases, and stuff going boom to satisfy hungry action fans. The battle in the streets pitting Bane’s army against Batman and the GCPD is quite a sight to behold in IMAX. Speaking of which, far more of this film was shot in IMAX than The Dark Knight, but the transitions here between full screen IMAX and the almost “letterbox” effect of regular film can be jarring. That said, IMAX really is the best way to watch this movie.
The aforementioned gripes aside, director Christopher Nolan and his team have delivered the grandest, most emotional and superheroic chapter in their Batman saga. The Dark Knight Rises is a fitting emotional and narrative conclusion to this particular interpretation of the enduring story of Bruce Wayne the man and Batman the legend.

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The Playlist

In a season filled with big movies that somehow ask even bigger questions, “The Dark Knight Rises” feels like the superego to its competition’s id. An action opus that manages at to be both viscerally and intellectually engaging, Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated third Batman film comes full circle, examining both the Dark Knight and the society that produced him without sacrificing any of the sweeping thrills for which the series is known. A literate, thoughtful and invigorating finale, “The Dark Knight Rises” delivers everything audiences ask for and then some, albeit in fewer of the ways that they might expect.
If, as Badass Digest argues, “The Avengers” “defeated irony and cynicism,” then “The Dark Knight Rises” feels like the rock-bottom, lowest-point examination of ourselves which provides the substance to make Joss Whedon’s optimistic vision endure. Because Nolan’s film is a reminder that superheroes aren’t merely a frivolous distraction, or even a wish-fulfillment fantasy, but an embodiment of our best selves – or at least what we want our best selves to be. A cinematic, cultural and personal triumph, “The Dark Knight Rises” is emotionally inspiring, aesthetically significant and critically important for America itself – as a mirror of both sober reflection and resilient hope.

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Final The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Hits

2012-07-11T13:10:00.002+02:00

Warner Bros. has released what will presumably be the final trailer for the film. Entitled “Journey”, the latest trailer pulls clips from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight before showing how Bane’s arrival in Gotham will force Batman to join an all-out street war. There are some new pieces of footage in this trailer, but it doesn't look like there are any major spoilers.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer

The Dark Knight Rises is once again directed by Oscar nominated British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, of Following, Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight and Inception previously. The script was co-written by Christopher & Jonathan Nolan (The Prestige, The Dark Knight), from a story by Chris Nolan & David S. Goyer (of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight). Warner Bros is bringing The Dark Knight Rises to regular and IMAX theaters everywhere July 20th, 2012 this summer. The Legend Ends...

'God of War' Back Gets A New Writer Duo

2012-07-11T10:29:00.002+02:00

The last update I heard regarding a big screen version of the hit video game God of War placed Brett Ratner as the adaptation's director when the project was still at Universal Pictures. Now, years later, Sony Pictures is starting fresh on the property and The Hollywood Reporter says that the studio has brought aboard Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan to draft a screenplay.

The game, created by David Jaffe and Shannon Studstill, was released for PlayStation 2 in March of 2005. Set in ancient Greece, the story follows the battles of the warrior Kratos, who tackles mythological beasts including Medusa, Cyclops and the Hydra. Players navigate Kratos on his quest to find Pandora's Box and destroy Ares, the god of war.

In addition to work on the upcoming Pacific Rim, Melton and Dunstan have worked on films in the Saw series and the recent Piranha 3DD.

Awesome old School 'Dark Knight Rises' Midnight IMAX Poster

2012-07-11T09:30:00.002+02:00

One final IMAX midnight poster has been revealed on Fandango (via Movies.com) that features Bane and nothing but Bane, played by Tom Hardy. I know we've seen an inordinate amount of The Dark Knight Rises posters and banners and photos recently, but we're down to the last few weeks—days, almost—so why not go all out, throw everything on the table, and end this thing with a bang. All 12:01AM IMAX moviegoers will get one.

If you're interested, you can download this sucker in full high res by clicking below.

Eight years after The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to the limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent.

The Dark Knight Rises is once again directed by Oscar nominated British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, of Following, Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight and Inception previously. The script was co-written by Christopher & Jonathan Nolan (The Prestige, The Dark Knight), from a story by Chris Nolan & David S. Goyer (of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight). Warner Bros is bringing The Dark Knight Rises to regular and IMAX theaters everywhere on July 20th coming up this month. The Fire Rises!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey gets a Massive Banner!

2012-07-10T11:18:00.001+02:00

Whoa, what kind of odd marketing is this? Entertainment Weekly (via ComingSoon) has unveiled a new banner for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit that, in 5000px of horizontal digital space, visualizes the entire story. Or at least, the entire story that I think we'll be seeing in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Lots of great visuals and imagery in this as a perfect tease for The Hobbit. Take a look after the jump!

To get the full experience and a good look at the full banner, you have to visit EW.com. A few closer looks:

The Hobbit is being directed by Peter Jackson in two separate parts, is set in Middle-earth 60 years before Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in a trilogy ten years ago. The Hobbit films, with screenplays by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, will be shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest camera technology. The Hobbit follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, played by Martin Freeman, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey arrives in theaters in 3D/48FPS December 14th.

13-Minute TV Special on The Dark Knight Rises!

2012-07-09T17:41:00.000+02:00

For the next two weeks, avoiding spoilers for The Dark Knight Rises might be as easy as tiptoeing through a minefield. Press screenings have begun, which means fan screenings will soon start, too, and all the secrets to Christopher Nolan‘s highly anticipated conclusion of his Batman trilogy will be out in the wild. Thankfully, this brand new 13-minute featurette has very little in the way of new spoilers.

The video takes us through the obvious story arc following The Dark Knight, as it talks about cast, characters and gives a great behind the scenes look at several of the big action scenes that have been revealed to date. We see the plane, the football field, Wall Street, and more. Acting as sort of a catch-all to the previously released images, posters, trailers and commercials, this featurette is an absolute perfect way to increase your excitement for the film without ruining too much of the story. Check it out below.

Thanks to TheMovieBox for this embed. Be warned, while 90% of what’s in the video has been released before, there are a few new images, costumes, and lines of dialogue that haven’t yet seen. Minor spoiler warning given.

I think what strikes me most about the above video is actually seeing Nolan shoot the action scenes. We know he does it with practical effects, but to actually see him directing the plane heist from the opening in a nearby helicopter is fantastic. Actually blowing up stuff at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh and having thousands of people running down Wall Street are visuals that, even in this tiny YouTube window, look incredible. And when we see them in a Huge Screen? I shudder to think of the impact.

Last thing. I was extremely encouraged not only by Nolan’s insistence that this needed to be a great ending, but that he’s obviously aware of the previous films and promises they made.

Eight years after The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to the limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent.

The Dark Knight Rises is once again directed by Oscar nominated British filmmaker Christopher Nolan, of Following, Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight and Inception previously. The script was co-written by Christopher & Jonathan Nolan (The Prestige, The Dark Knight), from a story by Chris Nolan & David S. Goyer (of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight). Warner Bros is bringing The Dark Knight Rises to regular and IMAX theaters everywhere on July 20th later this month. The Legend Ends...

Thoughts on the featurette?

Amazing International Trailer for 'The Tall Man' Horror

2012-07-02T14:47:00.000+02:00

Thanks to Vlicious, we have an international (French) trailer for the film The Tall Man. The film is called The Secret in France, written & directed by Pascal Laugier (Martyrs), starring Jessica Biel and Jodelle Ferland, about a guy who takes children. This trailer is way better than I was expecting. It looks totally chilling and unsettling, but also surprisingly well-made. There's a very tense vibe to it, and I'm curious to find out what's really going on. Check this out!

Watch the first full trailer for Pascal Laugier's horror The Tall Man aka The Secret, from YouTube:

Here's the synopsis for Pascal Laugier's The Tall Man: In an isolated, slowly dying mining town, children are vanishing without a trace – abducted, the townsfolk whisper, by a mysterious entity known locally as "The Tall Man." Town nurse Julia Denning (Biel) seems skeptical... until her young David disappears in the middle of night. Frantic to rescue the boy, Julia lives every parent’s darkest nightmare in this twisting, shock-around-each-corner thriller from acclaimed director Pascal Laugier. Also stars: Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie and Jakob Davies. Image Ent. is finally releasing The Tall Man on August 31st this year.

HQ Promo Shots for The Amazing Spider-Man

2012-07-02T12:24:00.000+02:00

We still have to wait until Friday until The Amazing Spider-Man to hit 3D, but in the meantime, we've got a HQ version of the great new shot of Spidey as well as the previously-mentioned Lizard bus shelter poster with both a text version and a textless version underneath.

Click on the first shot for a much-bigger version!

Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Connors, his father's former partner.

Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man features Garfield as Peter Parker, Emma Stone as Gwen, Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben, Sally Field as Aunt May and Denis Leary as George Stacy. 500 Days of Summer director Marc Webb is at the helm of this Spider-Man reboot, from a screenplay written by Alvin Sargent (Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 & 3), Steve Kloves (Harry Potter movies) and James Vanderbilt (The Rundown, Zodiac, The Losers). Sony/Columbia is bringing The Amazing Spider-Man to theaters in 3D on July 3rd.

‘Total Recall’ Theatrical Trailer

2012-06-28T15:58:00.000+02:00

Everything you thought you know might not be what it seems. That’s both true in the world of Total Recall and regarding your previous thoughts on the movie. Sony just released a brand new trailer for the Len Wiseman directed August 3 remake starring Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel and it’s filled with so many epic looking action scenes, set pieces and special effects, it might actually get you pumped up for the film. The story is almost beat for beat the same as Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 original (which in turn was based on a Phillip K. Dick short story) but Wiseman’s budget definitely makes this, at least look like, a remake that’ll be worth seeing.

Check out the trailer after the jump.

Thanks to Yahoo Movies for the trailer via Youtube.

Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), even though he’s got a beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police – controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston), the leader of the free world – Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) to find the head of the underground resistance (Bill Nighy) and stop Cohaagen. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.

Did this trailer sell you on Len Wiseman’s Total Recall?

'The Avengers', Now Third Highest Grossing Film of All Time

2012-06-27T11:00:00.002+02:00

We may be nearing the halfway point of the summer movie season already, but Marvel’s The Avengers is still looming over the 2012 “blockbusters” that have come and gone like the slightly older yet much more successful brother of the bunch. We’ve seen moderate box office successes from films like Men in Black 3, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Madagascar 3, but nothing has come close to the behemoth box office giant that was Marvel’s mother of all superhero movies.

The film shattered the opening weekend record with over $200 million in three days, and now Disney has announced that The Avengers is expected to cross the $600 million domestic mark today, making it only the third film in history to reach that number. Hit the jump for more, including a rundown of what the all-time box office chart looks like now.

First up, here’s a quick look at all the records The Avengers has broken thus far:

Highest opening weekend – $207 million
Highest second weekend – $103 million
Highest Saturday total – $69.5 million
Highest Sunday total – $57 million
Fastest to reach $200 million – 3 days
Fastest to reach $300 million – 9 days
Fastest to reach $400 million – 14 days
Fastest to reach $500 million – 23 days

Now it’s time to add one more to that list, as the film is expected to cross the $600 million mark today. This firmly puts The Avengers behind Titanic and Avatar as the third highest grossing film of all time (both domestically and internationally), as it eclipses The Dark Knight stateside. For those wondering if The Dark Knight Rises has the ability to overtake The Avengers either in the opening weekend or all-time record, it’s doubtful. We live in the age of 3D, and the higher ticket prices now make these box office records hard to beat (not to mention misleading). That said, I have no doubt that the box office success of The Dark Knight Rises will be impressive.

For curiosity’s sake, let’s take a look at the top ten highest grossing films domestically as of right now (per Box Office Mojo):

1. Avatar – $760.5 million
2. Titanic – $658.6 million
3. The Avengers – $599.3 million
4. The Dark Knight - $533.3 million
5. Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace – $474.5 million
6. Star Wars – $460.9 million
7. Shrek 2 – $441.2 million
8. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial – $435.1 million
9. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest – $423.3 million
10. The Lion King – $422.7 million

It’s nearly impossible for The Avengers to overtake Titanic at this point (James Cameron remains the King of the World), but third is nothing to scoff at. I’m sure we’ll be hearing more about records being broken by The Avengers when the film hits Blu-ray later this year.

New IMAX Poster for 'The Amazing Spider-Man'

2012-06-27T09:59:00.000+02:00

It doesn’t matter which side of the law you’re on, but to qualify for this edition of Poster Roundup, you must wear a mask.

Those who attend the midnight showings of The Amazing Spider-Man at IMAX theaters on July 3 will be rewarded with a neat poster of Spidey in action, designed exclusively for the event.

Hit the jump to see the poster.

This Amazing Spider-Man IMAX poster was debuted by MTV (via ComingSoon) seen here. Who wants one?

Alex Cross Poster + Full Trailer

2012-06-26T14:42:00.000+02:00

Audiences are used to seeing Tyler Perry dressed up like an old woman, but this fall they'll be seeing a completely different side of the actor in Alex Cross, an adaptation of a character from James Patterson's detective novels. The film borrows its title from one of the books, but it's almost entirely an original story. The first poster has arrived with Fox (no muscles exposed) looming over Cross and his city. I hate the tagline, but the poster isn't bad.

Here's the first poster for Rob Cohen's Alex Cross from MovieFone:

Watch the first trailer for Rob Cohen's Alex Cross, found via ComingSoon:

Anyone else getting a Total Recall trailer vibe here, even though it's not sci-fi? Similar music-to-action mix.

After Washington DC detective Alex Cross (Tyler Perry) is told that his wife has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer (Matthew Fox). He soon discovers that she was not his first victim and that things are not what they seem. Alex Cross is directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, xXx, The Skulls) and written by Marc Moss (Along Came a Spider) and Kerry Williamson (based on novels by James Patterson) with Edward Burns and Jean Reno also starring in the film slated to hit theaters on October 26th this fall.

Liam Neeson Ponders Snapping Necks in the French 'Taken 2' Poster

2012-06-26T13:35:00.000+02:00

The teaser trailer for the action thriller sequel Taken 2 certainly got some people excited. Now a poster from France has Neeson standing, gun in hand, and likely pondering about the best way to kill his enemies in pursuit of him and his family. It's always best to ponder these things in low light and in front of large numbers as well. It's nothing spectacular, but fans already know what they want and expect from a sequel like this, so there's not much selling to do. Look!

Here's the French poster for Olivier Megaton's Taken 2 from IMP Awards:

Taken 2 is a sequel to the surprise 2008 action hit starring Liam Neeson. In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Neeson) and his wife (Famke Janssen) are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter (Maggie Grace) in the first film. French filmmaker Olivier Megaton (of Colombiana and Transporter 3 previously) directs the film from a script by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen (who both wrote the original Taken film and Fifth Element together); Besson is also producing. 20th Century Fox is bringing Taken 2 to theaters everywhere starting on October 5th this year. Excited yet?

‘The Prototype’ Teaser: ‘Act of Valor’ Company Does Sci-Fi

2012-06-22T12:14:00.000+02:00

The Bandito Brothers surprised a lot of people with Act of Valor earlier this year, a small-budget feature starring active-duty members of the military which provided a fresh perspective on a tired genre. They've got a few other projects in the works, but none of them sound as promising as their newest endeavor.

Deadline points us to a new teaser for The Prototype, written and directed by Andrew Will and starring "Justified" and Captain America actor Neal McDonough. With a budget of under $40 million and thematic similarities to Neill Blomkamp's fantastic District 9, you don't want to miss this sci-fi action. Here's the teaser used to sell The Prototype from the Bandito Brothers via Deadline:

Apparently the project wasn't supposed to be auctioned off until later next month, but after the teaser leaked, a studio could swoop in and scoop this one up any time now. Somebody certainly should, because the visual effects are excellent and, more importantly, it looks like there's a hint of a solid storyline involved, too, meaning it won't be just a series of chases with no emotional attachment to the characters. The acting was the worst part of Act of Valor, but if Will and the Bandito Bros. can pull quality talent like McDonaugh for the teaser, let's hope they're able to round out the cast with similar talent and give us a truly memorable spiritual successor to District 9 as soon as possible. Thoughts?

International 'Taken 2' trailer Hits... Hard

2012-06-22T09:42:00.001+02:00

The time has come to see retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) in action as an international trailer for the flick has just surfaced. While there's a half-ass attempt to replicate the thrill of the cell phone scene from the first film between Neeson and his daughter (Maggie Grace), the trailer still packs a lot of punch, and should be a great treat for fans this fall with plenty of gunfire and snapped necks.

‘Jurassic Park IV’ to Be Written by ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Screenwriters

2012-06-21T12:48:00.000+02:00

Deadline reports Rise of the Planet of the Apes screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver have been hired to write the sequel with Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy both producing.

As of now there are no plot details, but this is the most solid news we've gotten on the potential sequel, and we still don't know if it will act as a franchise reboot to open up for more sequels. This writing duo successfully pulled of a Planet of the Apes sequel, so I'd say they're probably are the best people for the job.

Deadline also says Spielberg won’t direct the fourth film, which shouldn't shock anyone. I’m sure some will still hold out hope that he might change his mind, but don’t be too hopeful.

Spielberg did say last year “hopefully we’ll make it in the next two or three years,” and this hire suggests that timetable may not be too far off, at least if the script turns out well.

Universal is likely testing the Jurassic Park interest pool with their re-release of the first film in 3D next summer on July 19th, 2013. Lets Hope it's not any worse than the third installment, and brings back Jeff Goldblum. But what will we do without Stan Winston and his magnificent effects?