Category Archives: action

Gotham City burns in dramatic new “Dark Knight Rises” banner.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jlmicek

And the hype rises just another notch in the run-up to the July 20 release. This one ought to get the fanboys going nicely. (h/t HeyUGuys) I’m not even going to bother telling you who stars in the movie or … Continue reading →

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First Look: Promo poster for “Alex Cross” starring Tyler Perry.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The writer/director famed for his “Madea” comedies, changes things up a bit, taking the lead role in author James Patterson’s series of books. Matthew Fox (“Lost“) also stars. And the trailer: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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More Bat-Hype: New billboard appears in Hollywood.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jlmicek

The marketing blitz leading up to the July 20 release of “The Dark Knight Rises” continues unabated with this new billboard, which appeared over the weekend at the corner of Sunset and LaBrea in Hollywood. Regardez: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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Charlie Sheen cast as the president in “Machete” sequel.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jlmicek

And, until now, I was looking forward to this movie. Brit film site HeyUGuys has the story: “Robert Rodriguez is a man of many talents, and after turning a fake trailer into a fully-fledged film with Machete, he’s been assembling … Continue reading →

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Empire reviews “The Amazing Spiderman.”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

It hasn’t opened on our side of the pond yet, but our English cousins are getting first crack at Marc Webb’s “Amazing Spiderman.” Andrew Garfield, Rhys Ifans and Emma Stone star. Here’s part of the review from Brit film mag … Continue reading →

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New videos from Oliver Stone’s “The Savages”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a bunch of what are being billed as “interrogation” videos from director Oliver Stone’s “The Savages.” The clips are intended to introduce fans to the film’s main players, who include Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Benicio del Toro, … Continue reading →

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joins new “Mad Max” movie.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

I’ve got nothing for this one. TotalFilm reports: “The long-gestating Mad Max sequel/prequel/reboot will be a step down in the glamour stakes for Huntington-Whiteley, who wasn’t exactly stretched playing the trophy girlfriend in Transformers 3, spending most of her time … Continue reading →

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Here’s the new poster for “The Expendables 2.”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

Don’t you just love movie posters and their ability to turn back the clock? (h/t TotalFilm)

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New “Dark Knight Rises” trailer is … well … dark.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

There’s still five weeks to go before the final installment of director Christopher Nolan’s Bat-saga makes its formal bow. But it’s fair to say that the hype is reaching a fever pitch. Just the other day, I signed on for … Continue reading →

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Full theatrical trailer for “Resident Evil: Retribution” features one tough Milla Jovovich.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Alice returns! And as a bonus … an image:

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