Monthly Archives: January 2012

Whedon Shoots Down Spiderman Cameo Rumors In “The Avengers.”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

In what was either a direct admission or truth or a masterstroke of misdirection, Avengers director Joss Whedon shot down rumors of a cameo appearance by everyone’s favorite wallcrawler in the superteam flick that’s released in May. “There is no … Continue reading →

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Vanity Fair “Hollywood Issue” Hits Newstands.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

… and with it, the entirely justified annual spate of stories about why the cover stars are so … ahhh … lacking in diversity (save the inclusion of Paula Patton and Adepero Oduye). Here’s a scan of the cover: Included … Continue reading →

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New “Chronicle” Footage Is Super-Spoilery.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

Via IO9: Here’s a majorly spoilerly featurette from Chronicle, the Josh Trask-directed “Found Footage” superhero flick that gets its release this weekend. The film examines what happens when some seriously moody kids get superpowers. They’re more villain than hero, as … Continue reading →

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Want To Talk To Samuel L. Mutha&&^^N Jackson? Join “The Avengers” Live Twitter Chat Today.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

Get your inner nerd on at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST today for a live Twitter chat with stars of the Joss Whedon-helmed superteam flick. Via Marvel, here’s the full details: “Marvel Studios announced they will be sponsoring a Global … Continue reading →

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First Look: The Teaser Poster For “Resident Evil” Retribution.”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a look at a very ferocious Milla Jovovich in the latest adventure in the long-running franchise. Have they really made six of these things?

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“Thor 2” Set To Start Shooting In London This Spring.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jlmicek

By Odin’s hammer! Looks like things are rolling for the new adventures of everyone’s favorite Earthbound Norse god. Actor Tom Hiddleston, who plays the villainous Loki, tells the Belfast Telegraph that shooting will get underway in London this spring on … Continue reading →

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Another Look: Charlize Theron in “Snow White & the Huntsman”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the actress as the evil queen in the adeventursome re-imagining of the classic fairy tale. Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth also star.

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New “Dark Knight Rises” Promo Art Revealed.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a little something to keep the fanboys going until Christopher Nolan’s Bat-Flick gets its release later this year. Via ComicBookMovie

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Andrew Garfield: “I Practiced For That Kiss” With Emma Stone.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jlmicek

Speaking To Total Film … … “The Amazing Spiderman” star sheds some light on how he prepared for the reboot of the famed Wall-Crawler and his kiss with actress Emma Stone, who plays Gwen Stacy in the film: “There is … Continue reading →

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Liam Neeson’s Dance With Wolves Leads The Weekend Box Office.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Morning, Everyone. It’s was a good weekend to be a wolf. Liam Neeson’s Man vs. Wolf Pack adventure “The Grey” leads the weekend box office, while the latest installment of the Vampires vs. Werewolves saga, “Underworld: Awakening,” finished second. … Continue reading →

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