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Predators on the Set Photos

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:21:37 +0000

Here is the first photos from the set of the upcoming reboot of Predators, featuring some awesome shots of what the Predators will look like, producer Robert Rodriguez, director Nimrod Antal (Vacancy, Armored), and some of the cast. You can check them out below.

In the movie, a group of elite warriors are hunted by members of a merciless alien race known as Predators. The script includes predator dogs and predator falcons, in addition to a Black Super Predator who is described as a Predator on steroids.

The reboot stars Topher Grace and Adrien Brody, and is scheduled to hit theaters on July 7th, 2010.

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Mark Strong is Sinestro in Green Lantern

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:52:51 +0000

In a interview with MTV News, director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) was asked to confirm if Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen, A Nightmare on Elm Street) will star as the villainous Sinestro in the Green Lantern movie. Here is what he had to say:

"No, that's completely wrong. Somebody told me about it this morning; I had never heard it before in my life," said Campbell. "In fact, we're in negotiations with Mark Strong (RocknRolla, Sherlock Holmes) to play Sinestro. He's not only a wonderful actor, but he looks like Sinestro."

Campbell went on to confirm Peter Sarsgaard as villain Hector Hammond and mentioned what other characters we can expect to make an appearance in the movie. "Well, Kilowog will be," he said. "Tomar-Re is in it. Sinestro is in it. Abin Sur is in it. All the origin people. Carol [Ferris], of course, who will be played by Blake Lively."

"All the main characters are there, and it's a complex story. The origin story of Green Lantern is complex, probably one of the most complex, which makes it a challenge to get it right."

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Tekken Trailer has Arrived

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:08:24 +0000

At last we now have the trailer for the upcoming big screen adaptation of the "Tekken" video game, directed by Dwight Little (Anacondas 2, Deep Blue, Murder at 1600) and stars Luke Goss (Hellboy 2) as Steve Fox and Jon Foo (The Protector) as Jin Kazama. You can check it out below.

Plot: Set in 2039, the greatest fighters from around the world come to compete in the last and greatest sporting event of all time, the Fist Tournament. After World Wars destroy much of civilization as we know it, the remaining territories are no longer run by governments, but by corporations the mightiest of which is Tekken. In order to keep the masses down, Tekken sponsors the Iron Fist Tournament in which fighters compete to the death for ultimate glory and receive a lifetime of stardom and wealth.

We are introduced to this violent world through the eyes of Jin Kazama, a street fighter that enters the tournament in order to avenge the death of his mother that he blames upon Tekken's powerful and controlling Chairman, Heihachi Mishima. He knows that the only way to get close enough to Mishima to kill him is to win the tournament. With the help of Lucas, an aging Iron Fist Champion and fight trainer, Jin makes his way through the tournament, but in doing so, he begins to uncover his own past and inner demons as well as exposing a dark underbelly to Tekken that threatens the very existence of humanity. With futuristic and imaginative sets, a compelling story, and fight sequences combining fighting styles from all over the world.

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Tekken

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:16:39 +0000

Release Date: 2010 (wide)

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James Cameron Talks About 'Avatar' Trilogy

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:26:36 +0000

As we all know James Cameron revealed that an Avatar sequel will definitely happen and that he plans to base the films on the neighboring moons of Pandora and maybe even the planet that Pandora revolves around.

Now, Cameron in a interview with Entertainment Weekly has added that it would just be stupid business not to make a second installment. "It just makes sense to think of it as a two or three film arc, in terms of the business plan," he said. "The CG plants and trees and creatures and the musculo-skeletal rigging of the main characters — that all takes an enormous amount of time to create. It'd be a waste not to use it again."

He went on to say that in the first Avatar film that parts in it or setup's for future installments. "I've had a storyline in mind from the start — there are even scenes in Avatar that I kept in because they lead to the sequel."

We're not exactly sure what scenes he is referring to, but according to Cameron, the follow-up will pick up immediately after the end of the first film. "We'll follow Jake and Neytiri," he confirmed.

And while Cameron has yet to begin any serious work on the script, Sam Worthington already has some ideas for his character in the sequel. "Jake should have abused his avatar and be fat and unfit and demand Neyteri to get him a beer," he joked.

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Netflix comes to Nintendo Wii

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:44:50 +0000

For awhile now Sony's PS3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 have both let Netflix subscribers download and watch movies through their consoles. Now Nintendo Wii, which is the most popular gaming console, has decided to get with the program and offer that service as well.

The main reason for this deal comes primarily out of fear that people will stop buying the high priced pre-packaged video games in the future, thus causing companies to broaden their appeal to folks by positioning themselves as a bridge between the television and a wider world of online multimedia.

A PS3 comes with a Blu-ray player, and both the PS3 and Xbox 360 have their own movie stores, which offers the option of watching new films instantly, most in high definition. For now the Wii offers very little in comparison until Nintendo releases a new HD version of the console, so for now Netflix users will not be able to watch the films in high definition. So now it's just a mater of time to see which company will end up with the best gaming system that offers more than just gaming.

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Jurassic Park 4 Confirmed

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:47:43 +0000

Well Director Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park 3, Jumanji) is busy promoting his Wolfman remake, but took some time to answer questions about some of the other films he is set to direct. One of those films just happens to be the Jurassic Park 4 movie. Here is what he had to say on the subject:

"Well, there is going to be a Jurassic Park 4," he told Boxoffice magazine. "And it's going to be unlike anything you've seen. It breaks away from the first three — it's essentially the beginning of the second Jurassic Park trilogy. It's going to be done in a completely different way. That's pretty much all I can tell you."

This is a surprise because back in November, Johnson had doubts if the film would ever get off the ground. Here is what he had to say back then: "Why would anybody go back to that island? It was hard enough to figure out the second and third reason for them to go."

So if nobody will be heading to the island, what the hell will this film be about? The rumor is that the script focuses on a government that has trained dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them for battle purposes. If the rumors is true maybe they just need to combine this movie with the Battleship movie which is suppose to have aliens attacking the US Battle Fleet!!

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Thor

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:25:38 +0000

Release Date: May 20th, 2011 (wide)

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The Beatles 'Yellow Submarine' Remake Cast Line Up

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:53:20 +0000

I just never figured to see a remake of the Beatles Yellow Submarine movie, but aye I guess everything is up for a remake these days. Disney has hired Robert Zemeckis to direct the film, who is already in talks with actors to star as the famous musicians.

Cary Elwes (Saw) is in talks to play George Harrison, Dean Lennox Kelly ("Robin Hood") is in talks to play John Lennon, Peter Serafinowicz (Couples Retreat) is in talks to play Paul McCartney, and Adam Campbell (Epic Movie) is in talks to play Ringo Starr. Check out image below to see the actors next to the musicians.

The original film was animation and released in 1968, it was based on the music by the Beatles and featured a storyline wherein a soldier called Old Fred meets up with the Beatles and travels in a yellow submersible to Pepperland. Among the group's encounters are the music-hating Blue Meanies.

Zemeckis is making the movie using 3D performance-capture technology which he has used in his last three films.

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Human Target ep 01x01 'Pilot' Promos

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:12:47 +0000

Here is the official synopsis and promo trailer for the Human Target, Season 1 Episode 01 'Pilot', which will air Sunday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)

Make sure to check out this new series and see what all the chatter is about.

Official synopsis: Christopher Chance is a unique private contractor/security expert/bodyguard hired when an unusual or imminent threat cannot be solved through normal means of protection. Chance works with his business partner and trusted friend, Winston, and hired gun, Guerrero, to integrate himself completely into his clients' lives and eliminate the threat by becoming the human target. In the series preview, Chance is hired to protect the engineer of California's first bullet train as it makes its maiden voyage from Los Angeles to San Francisco in the "Pilot" episode of HUMAN TARGET airing Sunday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Cast: Mark Valley as Christopher Chance; Chi McBride as Winston; Jackie Earle Haley as Guerrero

Guest Cast: Tricia Helfer as Stephanie; Mark Moses as Hollis; Sean Allan as Lydecker; Adrian Hough as James; Hiro Kanagawa as Lt. Peale; Michael St. John Smith as McNamara; Toshi Haraguchi as Mr. Saito; David Meunier as Tom

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