Monthly Archives: March 2012

New “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer Doesn’t Lack For Thrills.

Now we’ll just have to see if these are the only good moments from the swords-and-sandals epic that opens later this month. Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Rosamund Pike star.

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New “Man of Steel” Set Image Released.

Here’s a fresh look at director Zack Snyder’s reboot of the Superman movie franchise. According to Cosmic Book News, it was shot in the desert near Edwards Air Force Base in California. Henry Cavil, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon star.

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Take A Good Look: Here’s Cobie Smulders As An Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Here’s the “How I Met Your Mother” star getting her action heroine on as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in Joss Whedon’s upcoming superteam flick. As if you didn’t know already, the movie opens in May. (via IO9)

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New “Hobbit” Production Video Arrives.

Here’s another inside look at director Peter Jackson’s upcoming prequel to “The Lord of the Rings.” I’m not even going to try to list the cast, which is all-star, and seemingly grows more all-starry by the day.

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Dramatic U.S. Trailer For “Headhunters” Debuts.

Here’s the trailer for an intriguing new film called “Headhunters” from director Morten Tyldum. It’s based on the best-selling thriller by author Jo Nesbø.If the actual film is as impressive and stylish as the trailer, filmgoers could be in quite for quite … Continue reading

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Would This Poster Make You Want To Pay To See “Battleship?”

I’m going with “No.” Sorry Rhianna.  This does not diminish my affection for your deliciously disposable dance-pop, however. The folks at HeyUGuys have the rest. They are not an improvement. At all.

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The Top Five, Can’t Miss Silent Films.

Intrigued by “The Artist” but don’t know where to start learning about silent films? Worry no more. The Guardian has put together a handy list of its Top 5 Can’t Miss Silent Films. There’s some good entry points here, such … Continue reading

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New “Hunger Games” Clip Shows Jennifer Lawrence taking archery practice

It’s a busy day for news for the expected teen-book blockbuster. Via ComingSoon, here’s a brief clip of actress Jennifer Lawrence, who portrays protagonist Katniss Everdeen, taking some archery practice. Readers of the books know why this is happening. I … Continue reading

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Suzanne Collins Likes The “Hunger Games” Movie.

Taking to her Facebook page, the YA author weighed in on the big-screen adaptation of her wildly successful series of novels: Here’s what she had to say: “Dear Readers, I’ve just had the opportunity to see the finished film of … Continue reading

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New MiB3 Poster Debuts.

So there’s a poster. But it still doesn’t explain why someone felt obligated to make a third movie. Whatever. Here it is:

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