Monthly Archives: October 2011

Dark Knight Update: Scenes From The Batcave?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jlmicek

A Tipster From Romania … … recounts a recent trip to the “Batcave” set. Via ComicBookMovie: “OK, peeps, here goes nothing ! I went to the mines with my guides on Sunday. They were closed but Andrea called in some … Continue reading →

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A “Top Cat” Movie — In Mexico? Si!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jlmicek

So it turns out that the old Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Top Cat (that’s Don Gato to you, gringo) is just huge south of the border. How huge? Huge enough that he rates his own feature film. The Guardian has the … Continue reading →

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“The Rum Diary” Sneak-Peeks.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jlmicek

From the upcoming Johnny Depp vehicle. “The Rum Diary” was Hunter S. Thompson’s only work of fiction. http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/xplayer/yo033.swf http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/xplayer/yo033.swf (h/t SpoilerTV)

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The Daily Dark Knight: High-Quality Video Of Batman Chase Scene.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jlmicek

From the L.A. set of “The Dark Knight Rises,”  here’s some high-quality video of a chase scene. Highlights include some great footage of The Batwing and Bats’ cape billowing behind him. Everyone should have a cape. (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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The Evolution Of Captain America’s Suit: Blu-Ray Featurette.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s a fun clip from MovieWeb from the upcoming Captain America Blu-ray DVD. It’s an inside look at the evolution of Cap’s costume. The DVD is released Oct. 25. http://www.movieweb.com/v/VIgXPY20Jzlrkh

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Don’t Ask Juno Temple About Her Dark Knight Role.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jlmicek

… or you could end up like this poor schlub in New York magazine: Q: Can you say anything about your role in The Dark Knight Rises, or are you sworn to secrecy? A: I’m not allowed to talk about … Continue reading →

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New Superman Set Photos.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie: “The Superman movie had been filming at the Cassidy Pub off the Trans-Canada Highway, so maybe Clark has a job at the pub.”

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Javier Bardem To Play Baddie In Next Bond Flick.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jlmicek

OK, so we know at least two things about the upcoming James Bond movie: It’s the 23rd installment in the adventures of the British super-spy and it’ll be Daniel Craig’s last turn in the tux. Now add one more tidbit … Continue reading →

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The Viewers’ Guide To “Midnight In Paris.”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Filmmaker Woody Allen earned plaudits earlier this year with “Midnight in Paris,” his love-letter to the City of Lights in the 1920s. Figures of 20th Century Modernism, such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald figure heavily in the film. … Continue reading →

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First Look: Ayelet Zurer On “Man of Steel” Set.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jlmicek

The Israeli actress, who’s playing Supes’ mom in the upcoming feature, arrives on the Vancouver set. She is clearly not in costume. (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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