So the couple are left behind, with a lot of other folks, when a billion or so people are raptured up to heaven. She ends up becoming the center of the Anti-Christ’s attention, as he wants to touch her booty, and has to go on dates with him to avoid harsh consequences. I feel the same way. I’m always being forced into potentially sexual situations in order to avoid wrath. DAMN THIS BODY!

Rapturepalooza

Rapturepalooza comes from director Paul Middleditch and writer Chris Matheson. I’ve never heard of any of Middleditch’s work, though Matheson wrote Mr. Wrong, which starred Ellen. So that had to be good.

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Rapturepalooza Trailer

Rapturepalooza Release Date

June 7, 2013.

Who’s In It?

Craig Robinson . . . The Beast
Anna Kendrick . . . Lindsey Lewis
John Francis Daley . . . Ben House
Thomas Lennon . . . Mr. Murphy
Rob Huebel . . . Morgan
Rob Corddry . . . Mr. House

What’s Good About It?

The trailer looks okay, and I like Craig Robinson, Anna Kendrick and Rob Corddry. So they might elevate this one.

What’s Bad About It?

Rapturepalooza is coming out On Demand the same day it’ll be in theaters. Not a good sign.

Our Clever Prediction

I can’t imagine Rapturepalooza making much money, but I suppose there’s some degree of hope for the film. So let’s all cross our fingers and hope for a time. Shall we?

Man of Steel

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP. There’s a new trailer for Man of Steel and it is BALLS OUT AWESOME. Totally action oriented, with a fair bit of new footage, and a general look, feel and HOLY CRAP AMAZINGNESS that I can truly stand behind. This trailer gives a different look at the film that we’ve seen, but one that is totally worth taking a second look at. Thank you.

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger has a new trailer, and it’s a pretty action oriented trailer as well, though it doesn’t look half as good as Superman. That said, I like that they’re making Johnny Depp’s Tonto a very central character, and one who actually helps The Lone Ranger find his path, rather than simply being the Native American sidekick.

The horse riding on the train is stupid though.

Byzantium

Byzantium has a new trailer that confuses me a bit. I get that it’s a film about a vampire mother/daughter duo, but there’s some trippy stuff in here, and I think it’s going to be a bit more than a love story about a (sorta) young girl trying to find love in this mixed up world. I think much of it will be about parents getting things wrong sometimes, and how that affects their kids.

The Wolverine

The Wolverine has a decent new trailer with a lot of action. I’m actually quite impressed by it, much like I’ve been for most of the marketing for the film. I do hope they’ll pull this off. My one issue is the Silver Samurai, which looks kinda hokey, and clearly CGI. I’d rather the film takes a tougher, more hardassed and realistic approach. Even still, good stuff.

The World’s End

The World’s End has two new posters today, and they’re fine, though I can hardly say they do all that much for me. The film looks amazing, but these posters are somewhat boring overall.

Ender’s Game

Ender’s Game has a new poster that doesn’t really show much from the film, but I do like the look of the suit Ender wears when training. That much is worth taking a look at.

4 Academy Award winners in a old people version of The Hangover. Sweet.

There doesn’t seem to be much of a story. Just 4 old guys having some fun in Vegas with drugs, alcohol and younger, hot women. I’m young and I don’t get those girls…

Last Vegas

Jon Turteltaub directed Last Vegas, and he has a fair number of films to his credit, including the National Treasure franchise. Oh. Goodie.

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Last Vegas Trailer

Last Vegas Release Date

November 1, 2013.

Who’s In It?

Robert DeNiro
Kevin Kline
Michael Douglas
Morgan Freeman

What’s Good About It?

The cast isn’t half bad, and with that many A-list serious actors (and Kevin Kline… and Michael Douglas) the screenplay and potential for the film has to be pretty darn good.

What’s Bad About It?

It’s old people having fun. Fuck that.

Our Clever Prediction

Last Vegas comes out the same weekend as Ender’s Game. Which I will be seeing instead. Also, this looks kinda boring. I’ll guess it’ll make okay money, as it seems tame enough with enough talent to make it passable, but it won’t be great.

Man of Steel

Man of Steel has a new featurette that shows some interviews and clips that we’ve seen before, but also some new stuff, and that’s very good. The general tone and approach of the film seems to be right on, and I think there’s going to be so much potential for this film. I’m excited.

There are also some posters which are decent enough.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

I’m still less than sold on Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. I thought the first was funny, but some people treat it like it was truly a legendary film, and it wasn’t. It took this long to get a sequel made, and during the middle period Will Ferrell made a bunch of shitty movies. That’s why I don’t have all that much faith in the sequel. Oh well. This new trailer, which is much like the ones from about a year ago, is pretty funny. In a way. Sorta.

The Hangover 3

The Hangover 3 has a pretty good new TV spot, and I have to say I think this film is going to be a treat. The second was pretty funny, and they’ve given away (hopefully) very few of the jokes. If so, there’ll be a lot of unexpected laughs. I certainly hope so.

The Way, Way Back

The Way, Way Back has a new TV spot as well, and while it doesn’t look as funny as The Hangover 3, it does look more charming, and like there might be a bit more life to it than the pure comedy hit of the summer. The Way, Way Back looks like it’ll tug at the heart strings. I’m hoping it’s a lot like Sideways. That is my hope. That’s why I said, “I’m hoping.”

So… yeah.

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim has a new TV spot that’s not half bad. It shows some more footage, which is by and large outstanding, and the basic premise is once again apparent. I’m cool with it. Robots vs. Aliens. Like from my dream journal.

When I was 8. And also the back of my notebook. From when I was 15. And from my iPad sketches. From today. This has been on my mind for a while now.

R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D. has a new TV spot that actually displays a few new things. We knew from the trailers that the R.I.P.D. Officers look different than before, but their weapons are also disguised, so they just look like crazy people on the streets, running around with bananas and pretending their guns.

Like me. From yesterday.

After Earth

Overall I’m not really that interested in After Earth, but I have to admit some of the visuals look kinda cool, and the subtle twists on our vegetation and animal life is kinda cool. Why they think stuff can evolve this much in just 1000 years is beyond me, but if you ignore that it might be okay.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-Men: Days of Future Past has a new photo and I’m struggling to come up with something funny to say because very little of the blood in my body is available for higher cognitive thinking. Cause I have a boner. Cause Jennifer Lawrence is only getting hotter. HOT DAMN BABY!

The Wolverine

The Wolverine has two new posters today, one of Yukio and the other of Viper. I’m not sure if they’ll have Yukio play a villain in the film or not, but I’m sure Viper is a baddie. They’re similar to the poster of Wolverine and Silver Samurai that have already been released, and I have to admit I’m tiring of the style. It was really cool for Wolverine and pretty cool for Silver Samurai, but it’s getting old.

Spoilers ahead.

What will the film be about? Most likely the coming of Thanos, who was teased at the end of The Avengers. He supplied Loki with the army he used to try to take over the world. So who’s Thanos? Well, he’s a super powered alien who is in love with death. Like, actual death. He serves “her” as his mistress, spreading death everywhere. That’s why that line at the end of the film applied to him. His minion said, “To challenge them is to court death.” And Thanos smiled.

So he’s not coming for revenge. He’s coming to spread destruction. He’s coming to bring death. That’s pretty cool.

I don’t know all of his powers, but I know he’s super strong, and in the comics he often has or is pursuing the Infinity Gauntlet, which is a glove with 5 gems on it. The gauntlet grants its wearer Godlike powers to rewrite reality. It’s quite powerful. No word on whether that’ll play a part in the film or not.

The Avengers 2 should bring back the whole team, and I’m betting they’ll work out all the contracts to ensure Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Jackson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner are back. There’s also word that Joss Whedon, who is once again in the writer/director’s chair, has written in at least two new Avengers, with Scarlett Witch and Quicksliver now part of the film.

They’re a brother/sister mutant duo who are the kids of Magneto. Apparently, the film won’t be allowed to reference Magneto or mutants, since Fox has exclusive rights to those characters for films. Weird. But she can manipulate chance and probability, and he’s super fast. So they’ll be an interesting addition.

The Avengers 2

The Avengers 2 will once again be written and directed by Joss Whedon, who also wrote/directed/godfathered the new ABC show SHIELD for Marvel.

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The Avengers 2 Trailer

Not for a while yet.

The Avengers 2 Release Date

May 1, 2015.

Who’s In It?

Robert Downey Jr. . . . Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans . . . Steve Rogers / Captain America 
Chris Hemsworth . . . Thor
Jeremy Renner . . . Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Mark Ruffalo . . . Bruce Banner / The Hulk
Samuel L. Jackson… Nick Fury
Cobie Smulders… Maria Hill

What’s Good About It?

Come on. The Avengers was one of the biggest, and best, comic book movies of all time. It was awesome, and they’re likely to have the whole gang back for the next one. What’s not to like?

What’s Bad About It?

The expectations are going to be super high this time around. Can The Avengers 2 live up to them?

Our Clever Prediction

I’m betting The Avengers 2 will make a whole shitload of money. It’ll have a great cast once again, likely complemented by some great new additions, and it’ll be the huge action spectacle we’re looking for, just like the first. I expect it’ll do a little bit better job with the story, as there’ll be less time spent on bringing the team together, and more time spent on how they work together to beat Thanos.

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2 has a new film clip that is both adorable and a bit funny. The younger daughter is answering the door, and she doesn’t quite do the best possible for her despicable daddy. Oh well. She’s cute.

This is the End

This is the End has a film clip of Emma Watson giving some insight into what kind of apocalypse the characters are dealing with in the film. It sounds like zombies. But I don’t think it will be. I think it’s a mish-mash of a bunch of apocalyptic scenarios. I’ll say this: if there has to be an apocalypse, I want to be standing next to Emma Watson.

The Europa Report

I’m still not quite sure what to make of The Europa Report. On the one hand it looks like a pretty intense space-based horror, but at the same time I don’t really know what the problem is. Obviously, aliens. But beyond that. What are they attacked by? Is it more of an Alien-style alien, or more like predator, or something that infects them and makes them evil. I can’t tell. Is it a threat to humanity? I need more before really deciding much about The Europa Report.

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim has a new trailer, and it’s pretty cool, though I can’t say it shows a whole lot more than the other trailers. Still, the special effects are getting better and better and the action looks sweet. I’m so excited for July 12!

Cause that’s when the film comes out. And I’m gonna see it. Understand?

The Hangover 3

The Hangover 3 has a new red band trailer that starts off with mostly clips from the first two films but then transitions into some nice new little moments from the new film. And there’s some dirty talk, so make sure you put your cat away.

Now You See Me

Now You See Me has a new film clip that has to be the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s a street magician doing all sorts of stupid magic moves while in a fight with a cop. Come on. SHOOT HIM.

Grown-Ups 2

Grown-Ups 2 has a new TV spot that’s not funny. The highlight of the trailer was seeing Shaq as a cop, aiming his gun at horrible comedians and telling them to dance. And that ain’t funny. Then Taylor Lautner did a flip. Wowee. STOP IT.

Man of Steel

Man of Steel has a handful of new photos today. The first few are okay, but they’re pretty much just pictures of Superman. Then there’s one of Supes standing on a train sticking out of a building, then pics of badass Zod and a picture of a Pharoah. On Krypton. Right.

I believe the funeral is for the father, who killed himself. The film is filled with main characters. Or at least actors and actresses who normally play leads, from Julia Roberts and Ewan McGregor to Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. They certainly come across well enough in the trailer. I can’t imagine the film doesn’t bring at least a couple Oscars, especially for mean old bitch Meryl Streep. She’s nailing that role.

August: Osage County

August: Osage County comes from John Wells, who is best known for his producing work on TV, with both ER and The West Wing in his history. Not bad.

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August: Osage County Trailer

August: Osage County Release Date

November 8, 2013 – Limited Release to start.

Who’s In It?

Meryl Streep . . . Violet Weston
Julia Roberts . . . Barbara Fordham
Chris Cooper . . . Violet’s Brother-in-law
Margo Martindale . . . Mattie Fae Aiken
Abigail Breslin . . . Barbara’s Daughter

What’s Good About It?

August: Osage County is going to have some great performances. Guaranteed. Just trust me there. Meryl Streep will likely get the most love from the critics, but Roberts looks good and Chris Cooper is amazing as shit.

What’s Bad About It?

My only issue with the film is that it looks a little TOO tailor made for awards season.

Our Clever Prediction

August: Osage County is going to do well. It’ll make some moolah, and garner a few awards. The awards will help boost the box office and bring in enough money for the film to be considered a fair success.

The Scoop

David Yates, who is currently finishing up the last two Harry Potter films, is currently attached to direct The Giver. The film is currently slated for release in 2011, but that seems unlikely, as the Potter franchise won’t conclude until next summer, more likely the film will be released in 2012. Before you ask, the film does seem like a retelling of Equilibrium, starring Christian Bale. And that movie was pretty stupid.

Update – We have been covering The Giver since 2010, and it appears it is finally close to being a reality. Word has it this will be a 2013 movie release with Jeff Bridges playing the role of the keeper of a futuristic community’s memories, as he sets out on the task of transferring those memories to a 12 year old boy named Jonas.

Trailer

Too early in development for this.

The Giver Release Date

Look for a 2013 release date

Who’s In It?

Jeff Bridges is confirmed.

Interesting Fact

Based on the popular novels by Lois Lowry.

What’s Good About It?

I have to admit I haven’t read the novels, but the concept could end up being amazing or utter crap. In the hands of a real artist, it would be great, but in the hands of a Hollywood director who will be known as the guy who directed the last 4 Harry Potter films? Let’s just say less hope.

What’s Bad About It?

After years of delays and re-writes, you have to wonder what the holdup was. Our guess is the writer and the talentless hacks at the production studio, didn’t agree on how to bring the novel to the big screen.

Our Clever Prediction

I see an average box office at best. I don’t see a franchise like Potter coming out of The Giver. Sure, I could be wrong, but that never happens.

Fast & Furious 6

Fast & Furious 6 has a new TV spot that’s more turd than not. Actually, to be fair it’s not the best thing in the world but it’s also not the worst. It’s pretty straightforward as a Fast and Furious film. There are cars, hot babes, some other retarded crap, and The Rock makes it seem like these guys are genuinely talented and capable, when they’re really just street drivers who probably can’t add and subtract without taking off their shoes and socks.

Rio 2

Rio 2 has a new teaser trailer today, and it’s very musical and dancey. Then there’s a dog with sunglasses on its butt. Oh, and this trailer is in Spanish. Just cause.

The Hangover 3

The Hangover III has a new featurette that starts out with a mini-trailer, then they start talking about the story, which basically is a little while after The Hangover 2, and then really crazy crap happens, one of the pack is kidnapped, and they have to find Chow, who stole a lot of money from a bad guy.

The Wolverine

The Wolverine has a new photo of Wolverine fighting a samurai. Otherwise known as a Wednesday. Too bad he’s not more muscley. Cause then I’d be excited.

OH WAIT.

Riddick

Riddick has a new trailer, and it sorta throws me through a loop. At first it looked horrible. Seriously, the first chunk of the trailer is horrendous. The CGI looks bad, the color. Everything. But then Riddick starts being a badass, and THEN you see the film comes a lot closer to Pitch Black than the turd sequel. So now we’re talking. Not bad. It actually made me want to see it.

After Earth

After Earth has a rather boring new film clip, which shows how poor an actor Jaden Smith is. For reals, yo. Will does a good job, especially considering how different his character is to his usual ones. This time he’s very stern and unforgiving, and that’s kinda cool to see from someone so normally affable. Regardless, the clip isn’t terrible exciting, with a bit of suspense, but overall nothing really cool or that makes me want to see the film. Meh.

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim has a new photo of the skull of one of the monsters from the film. It doesn’t seem big enough. Either that’s a baby, or maybe it’s just part of a skull. Cause otherwise I think I could take it in an arm wrestling match.