Wednesday 30 May 2012

Les Misérables trailer: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe & Anne Hathaway in the new film out this Christmas...

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Yet another high profile, ‘highbrow’, must see film is on the way at the end of this year. The film is being produced by Cameron Mackintosh, who produced the stage musical and the original score / songs by Composer Claude-Michel Schoenberg is also to be used. The film has been adapted from the original musical by William Nicholson There’s a stellar a stellar cast and as the latest film from the director of multi-award winning ‘The King’s Speech’, Tom Hooper, it is definitely one to look out for on the 14th off December.


Trailer...

Thursday 24 May 2012

The Dark Knight Rises: First TV spots for the end of Nolan’s Batman trilogy...

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The Dark Knight Rises may still be 2 months away, but its first TV spots are here now. The film that is involved in a potential three way super hero battle for number one movie of the summer, possibly of the year, has the advantage of being the last of its particular kind. The final Nolan Batman film, likely the final Bale Batman role (unless of course he returns in 10 – 20 years to play old Bruce in a Batman Beyond movie) and the last “real world” Batman film before the “franchise” shifts to a type of hero capable of co-existing with the likes of Superman and Green Lantern.


“Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' "The Dark Knight Rises" is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar(R) winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar(R) winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose"), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar(R) winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar(R) winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") reprises the role of Lucius Fox. The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on "Batman Begins" and the record-breaking blockbuster "The Dark Knight." 

TV spot 1...





TV spot 2...

Wednesday 23 May 2012

G.I Joe: Retaliation moves from June 2012 to March 2013 for a 3D conversion...

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Well this will do little to calm the anti 3d brigade, but you have to say that there’s economic sense in this move. Not only is 3D a significant draw at the global box office, but G.I Joe was facing a fight for screens and customer sandwiched between The Amazing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight Rises. The first G.I Joe film didn’t actually make money at the box office, so this second film, which has taken many steps to correct the matches of the first (including an almost entirely new cast) needs to do better. The extra draw and extra ticket price, of a 3D version of the film will certainly help with that. Coming out just one month after Bruce Willis (Who is one of the new co-stars of this film, alongside Dwayne Johnson) returns to screens in the latest Die Hard film won’t hurt either.

March has proven to be a good time release big films, with movies from Clash of The Titans to The Hunger Games demonstrating that you can make close to or above $500m with films released at that time. It is certainly a very late change, but at least they have given themselves long enough to create a quality conversion; studios have surely, by now, learned the pitfalls of subpar 3D. G.I. Joe is now due on the 29th of March 2013.

Synopsis...
“A follow-up to the 2009 release of G.I. JOE: RISE OF THE COBRA, which grossed over $300M worldwide, Paramount Pictures, MGM and Skydance Productions, in association with HASBRO and di Bonaventura Pictures, commences production on G.I. JOE: RETALIATION. In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.”

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The Great Gatsby: A trailer for the Baz Luhrmann 3D film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Toby Maguire...

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I’m a big fan of Luhrmann. Oh yes he has a tendency to veer towards melodrama, as perhaps seen a little too much in Australia. But the man is a genuine talent who knows how shoot a pretty picture. He tends to tell interesting tales in an interesting way; so a new film from the director of Strictly Ballroom, Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge is always near the top of my must see list. He'll never be to everyone's taste, but he is original and bold and that should always be commended: even if, or perhaps especially if, it upsets the traditionalists. 

Synopsis...
“From the uniquely imaginative mind of writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann comes the new big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. The filmmaker will create his own distinctive visual interpretation of the classic story, bringing the period to life in a way that has never been seen before, in a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. "The Great Gatsby" follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy, and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.”

There’s still a lot of nonsense being spouted about the fact that this film is in 3D; “Why doe it need to be in D? Why does it need to be in 2D? Or in colour? Or use stero sound, surround sound? It is in 33D and hopefully Luhrmann will find it a useful tool to give us an even better experience. If he doesn’t, well there’s always the 2D version.

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Astonishing X-Men 50 & 51: Marvel gives us Mainstream comics’ first Gay marriage...

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Astonishing X-Men will have the first 'mainstream' Gay wedding. Northstar, who came out in 1992 (after a long period in the 80s) , proposes in tomorrow's issue (50); with the wedding taking place in issue 51. Whilst this really shouldn't be a big deal in 2012, but the fact is it is...So are we saying well done Marvel for following through with something they started back in 1992? Or is there another reaction? More below...
  
Here’s the Marvel statement...
“Astonishing X-Men #50 art by Mike Perkins
The X-Men, one of the world’s most popular super hero teams, have always been at the forefront of the biggest stories in comic history, and today is no different as Marvel is proud to announce the wedding that has everyone talking! Today, fans worldwide learned on ABC’s "The View" that Jean-Paul Beaubier, aka Northstar, proposes to his boyfriend Kyle Jinadu in ASTONISHING X-MEN #50, on-sale May 23 in comic stores, on the Marvel Comics app and at the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. The creative team of New York Times best-sellers Marjorie Liu and Mike Perkins have put Northstar and Kyle’s relationship to the test—and now they’re about to take their biggest step yet. But will their path to wedded matrimony in New York City be smooth or are there hidden dangers around the corner?

“The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window, so we strive to make sure our characters, relationships and stories are grounded in that reality,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “We’ve been working on this story for over a year to ensure Northstar and Kyle's wedding reflects Marvel's 'world outside your window' tradition."
Then, on June 20, don’t miss the wedding of Northstar and Kyle in the pages of ASTONISHING X-MEN #51! This unforgettable issue features covers by Dustin Weaver and Marko Djurdjevic, along with a special “Create Your Own Wedding” blank variant cover! Select comic book retailers nationwide will host wedding parties at their stores to celebrate this joyous occasion, with special items exclusively available at participating stores!

“The story of Northstar and Kyle is universal, and at the core of everything I write: a powerful love between two people who have to fight for it against all odds,” said Liu. “This is the quintessential Marvel story, one that blends the modern world with the fantasy of super heroes in order to tell an exciting story that begins with a wedding—and continues in ways you can’t imagine.”

Astonishing X-Men #50 art by Mike Perkins
Northstar was first introduced to comic fans in the pages of 1979’s UNCANNY X-MEN #120, a member of the super hero team Alpha Flight and antagonist to the popular super heroes. A gold medal winning Olympian and successful businessman, the French-Canadian super hero quickly became one of the most popular members of Alpha Flight when its ongoing series launched in 1983. In 1992’s historic ALPHA FLIGHT #106, Northstar became the first openly gay super hero when he announced his sexual identity through national media. Since then, Northstar has not only joined the X-Men but become one of their most popular new members. Northstar and Kyle have been a couple since 2009, garnering a large fan following since their first appearance together.

“As a long-time fan of the X-Men, it’s not only a true honour to be part of such a historically significant story but also a complete joy,” explained Perkins.”


Here’s how I see it. I KNOW there are plenty of people out there who are opposed to gay marriage. I’d like to think that anyone who ever truly READ these books would be of the persuasion that believes that gay couples should be afforded all of the same legal rights and responsibilities that ‘straight’ couples have, just that MARRIAGE, for religious reason etc. Is something ‘you’ feel is not appropriate? That’s an understandable view, I totally get it. However, the fact remains that Marvel have always dealt with social and political issues, often ahead of the game. Captain America went off to war and punched Hitler in the face, BEFORE The United States entered WWII. The Black Panther was the first mainstream, black Super hero; Gabriel Jones was part of Nic Fury’s WWII squad even though the American Military was segregated in WWII. Racism and prejudice of all kinds have been dealt with, often skilfully, throughout Marvel’s history. So, now that Gay couples can get married, like it or not, surely they have to reflect that in their comics’ right? More to the “this is not a publicity stunt” point, Northstar has been openly gay since 1992! This is no quick fix to get a gay marriage storyline out there. His relationship with Kyle has been ongoing for a few years now.
From Skinheads harassing black characters in Spider-Man comics, to The Black Panther losing is powers because he wasn’t taking direct action against neighbouring country that practiced Apartheid, the “world outside your window” has always been a major part of the Marvel Universe. It’s why their characters tended to live in New York and California, not Gotham City or Metropolis. It genuinely is something to be applauded, even if they don’t always get it right, at the worst they try to reflect the world we actually live in, all colours, all shapes and sizes; at best they try to shape it for the better.
The less fortunate 'Ultimate Comics Northstar' and his boyfriend, Colossus.

 In the Ultimate Marvel comics Northstar s the boyfriend of Colossus, one of the “major” X-Men characters, for those cynics who feel that perhaps Northstar isn’t a ‘big deal’. It is also worth noting that he is a big deal in the comic book world, and has been an important character for some time. It has also been reported that at the Kapow comic convention. In London, DC publisher Dan DiDio, said that a character that had been assumed to be straight was soon to come out as gay. We shall find out who soon enough, but I’m betting it is not Batman, Superman, Green Lantern (any of the 15 that matter) any of the Flashes, except maybe one of the Kids, Wonder Woman or Green Arrow. As

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Tuesday 22 May 2012

Prometheus TV Spot: “If you’re going down there, you’re going to die.”...

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Don’t let the dates confuse you. IF you’re reading this outside of North America Prometheus is still coming out sometime next week, so you’ll have plenty of time to go see it before the European football championship begins! But as the trailer says Americas get to see just if Sir Ridley Scott as pulled off another Sci-Fi masterpiece from the 6th of June. (Global release dates at the end.) If there’s any film that warrants a trip to the IMAX, this has to be it right?

Synopsis...
“Ridley Scott, director of "Alien" and "Blade Runner," returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.”

TV spot 01...
Release dates...
Belgium
30-May-12
France
30-May-12
Switzerland
30-May-12
Azerbaijan
31-May-12
Belarus
31-May-12
Chile
31-May-12
Denmark
31-May-12
Israel
31-May-12
Kazakhstan
31-May-12
Netherlands
31-May-12
Russia
31-May-12
Bulgaria
01-Jun-12
Finland
01-Jun-12
Ireland
01-Jun-12
Norway
01-Jun-12
Sweden
01-Jun-12
Turkey
01-Jun-12
UK
01-Jun-12
Australia
07-Jun-12
Croatia
07-Jun-12
Greece
07-Jun-12
Hong Kong
07-Jun-12
Hungary
07-Jun-12
New Zealand
07-Jun-12
Portugal
07-Jun-12
Serbia
07-Jun-12
Singapore
07-Jun-12
Slovenia
07-Jun-12
Canada
08-Jun-12
Chile
08-Jun-12
Estonia
08-Jun-12
India
08-Jun-12
Lithuania
08-Jun-12
Romania
08-Jun-12
USA
08-Jun-12
Argentina
14-Jun-12
Brazil
15-Jun-12
Colombia
15-Jun-12
Mexico
15-Jun-12
Cambodia
21-Jun-12
Vietnam
22-Jun-12
Poland
20-Jul-12
Germany
09-Aug-12
Switzerland
09-Aug-12
Spain
10-Aug-12
Italy
14-Sep-12
Switzerland
14-Sep-12

Monday 21 May 2012

Prometheus: Clip has Charlize Theron discussing her character’s part in the Sci-Fi thriller which hits cinemas around the world next week...

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Charlize Theron (you know the really ugly one!) is in that rare position of competing against herself. It seems like she’ll be playing two very different control freaks though. At this stage it is anyone’s guess which of her two, highly anticipated summer movies will earn more money, or be better. Experience suggest that Sir Ridley Scott’s Prometheus should be the quality winner, not because of any perceived lack of quality about Snow White And The Huntsman (where Theron stars as Ravena, the evil Queen) but because British legend of Advertisements and movies, Sir Ridley Scott has been making some of the best films around since the late 1970s; whereas other British legend of Advertisements ‘Ordinary bloke’ Rupert Sanders is on his first movie. Both films rely as much as possible on “real” practical work and giant sets and in both films Theron plays a character we are probably not going to like a hell of a lot. However, in Prometheus, that does not mean that her character isn’t trying to do the right thing.


Synopsis...
“Ridley Scott, director of "Alien" and "Blade Runner," returns to the genre he helped define. With PROMETHEUS, he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.”

Charlize On Vickers...
Global release dates...
Belgium
30-May-12
France
30-May-12
Switzerland
30-May-12
Azerbaijan
31-May-12
Belarus
31-May-12
Chile
31-May-12
Denmark
31-May-12
Israel
31-May-12
Kazakhstan
31-May-12
Netherlands
31-May-12
Russia
31-May-12
Bulgaria
01-Jun-12
Finland
01-Jun-12
Ireland
01-Jun-12
Norway
01-Jun-12
Sweden
01-Jun-12
Turkey
01-Jun-12
UK
01-Jun-12
Australia
07-Jun-12
Croatia
07-Jun-12
Greece
07-Jun-12
Hong Kong
07-Jun-12
Hungary
07-Jun-12
New Zealand
07-Jun-12
Portugal
07-Jun-12
Serbia
07-Jun-12
Singapore
07-Jun-12
Slovenia
07-Jun-12
Canada
08-Jun-12
Chile
08-Jun-12
Estonia
08-Jun-12
India
08-Jun-12
Lithuania
08-Jun-12
Romania
08-Jun-12
USA
08-Jun-12
Argentina
14-Jun-12
Brazil
15-Jun-12
Colombia
15-Jun-12
Mexico
15-Jun-12
Cambodia
21-Jun-12
Vietnam
22-Jun-12
Poland
20-Jul-12
Germany
09-Aug-12
Switzerland
09-Aug-12
Spain
10-Aug-12
Italy
14-Sep-12
Switzerland
14-Sep-12