From ComingSoon, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the epic retelling of the much-loved fairy tale. Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron star. The movie opens June 1.
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By far, one of the most charming developments of the last year or so is the resurgence of the animated GIF files that us 1990s Web kids remember so well. The fans at the SuperHeroHype forums have put together a couple of animated GIFs that give us a closer look at Loki’s army in the most recent TV spot.
(via ComingSoon)
… And Johnny Depp is there, too. Don’t worry.
Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer and Chloe Moretz also star in Tim Burton’s reboot of the classic 1960s American horror soap.
If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the massively charming trailer for the movie.
From Brit film site HeyUGuys, here’s an interview with actress Bereniece Marlohe who stars in the upcoming James Bond flick “Skyfall.”
The website reports:
“Following in the footsteps of Sam Mendes and Naomie Harris, Sony have sent over a new featurette for the other Bond girl in the 23rd movie known as Skyfall, Bérénice Marlohe. Bérénice plays the character of Sévérine in Skyfall and in the featurette, talks about what it was like when she was announced at the press conference as starring in the movie.
Here’s the clip:
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OK, Hollywood. I admit it. Just when I think you’ve scraped the bottom of the creative barrel, you find a new bottom. Or maybe a new barrel.
TotalFilm reports:
“With every horror icon under the sun getting smartened up and repackaged for a new audience of gore-hungry teens, its no surprise that Chucky will be getting another outing in the long waited remake of Child’s Play.
Moviehole collared the man responsible for Chucky’s vocals, Brad Dourif, at the recent Mad Monster Party convention, where the star confirmed that not only is a remake in the works, but also a sequel!
This new episode in the long-running franchise will be titled Revenge Of Chucky, and will again focus on the killer doll’s immediate family, in a similar vein to Bride Of Chucky and Seed Of Chucky.”
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Now here’s something to look forward to: A big-screen adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s legendary road movie. Kristen Stewart also stars. Walter Sales directs.
Welcome back to “Critical Mass,” a periodic look at the prevailing critical thought on the newest movies. Really, I should have resurrected this for “Hunger Games” last weekend. But you’ll have to do with the latest blockbuster retelling of the Greek myths. But it ain’t pretty:
“To prefer “Wrath of the Titans” to its predecessor, the 2010 remake “Clash of the Titans,” is like saying that a punch in the stomach is better than a knee to the groin.
“Clash,” after all, featured such terrible 3D post-production (remember Ralph Fiennes’ face free-floating an inch in front of his wig?) that it became the standard by which all subsequent awful 3D would be measured.
— Alonso Duralde, The Wrap
“Wrath of the Titans” is an attempt to do a stupid thing in an intelligent way. Or else it’s the reverse, an attempt to make a smart action film, based on mythical themes, with lots of extra stuff thrown in for people whose idea of entertainment is to watch computer images growl, claw at things and explode.
There are some genuinely commendable aspects to “Wrath of the Titans,” a twilight-of-the-gods tale in which the immortals become mortal in the struggle to save life on Earth. Right off, there’s the tough and estimable Sam Worthington as Perseus, half man and half god, who has chosen the life of a man. Rosamund Pike is the queen, Andromeda, straining to hold off an assault on her kingdom by demons. And there’s Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes as the estranged brothers Zeus and Hades. Neeson is the embodiment of sober goodness, and Fiennes is a darker and more twisted spirit, though always with that Fiennes look in the eye that admits the possibility of doubt.”
— Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
“Comeback, Mel Gibson, all is forgiven! Mad Mel at least attempted the right accent when he essayed a part.
The Perseus played by Mel’s compatriot Sam Worthington might as well be called Perth-eus, for present-day Australia is as close to Ancient Greece as this movie gets.
Mr Worthington apologised for his bad acting in Clash Of The Titans. Regrettably, Wrath Of The Titans proves his rotten performance was no fluke. He’s even more personality-free here than he was in Man On A Ledge.”
— The Daily Mail
“The dialogue is dry and boring for the entire film. There are way too many speeches about family, brotherhood, how they must come together as one, and blah blah blah blah. Waaaaaaay too much talking and not enough swords swinging. The pre fight speeches were the first two times, but after the ninth time it’s pretty old. Sam Worthington is someone I want to like, but he performed like a mannequin in a tunic. The lifeless way he delivers his lines makes me cringe. Not to mention he spend the entire movie getting his butt kicked. I don’t need my hero to be a punching bag. I know Sam is happily cashing this checks, but this has to stop.”
— The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Did the ancient Greeks think in terms of sequels? The ongoing adventures of their mythological gods certainly lend themselves easily to serialized entertainment. And so following the box-office success of 2010’s “Clash of The Titans” comes the more-of-the-same sequel “Wrath of The Titans.”
With Jonathan Liebesman as the director this time, the film lacks inspiration or zest in storytelling, performance or action. This is pure product, a movie desperately without energy or enthusiasm of any kind.”
— Chicago Tribune
Ok, so here’s how you build anticipation for a movie that still won’t be released for another year. It’s the new banner for director Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot “Man of Steel.” Henry Cavill stars as the Last Son of Krypton. Amy Adams is Lois Lane. And Michael Shannon plays the villainous General Zod.
Here’s a fast look at the action-thriller starring Bruce Willis and Henry Cavill.
And here’s the official synopsis:
“In 24hrs Will Shaw’s family will be dead.
Armed with a gun, but no information, distraught, confused and alone in an unfamiliar city, Will (HENRY CAVILL) is forced to piece together the puzzle of his missing family.
Unwittingly embroiled in a Government conspiracy with agents from all sides hot on his tail, an unrelenting chase across the streets of Madrid intensifies and Will is forced to question everything he has ever known in order to stay alive long enough to rescue his family… but is there anyone left he can trust?
Starring super British talent HENRY CAVILL (Immortals) alongside Hollywood action legends BRUCE WILLIS (Die Hard) and SIGOURNEY WEAVER (Avatar), THE COLD LIGHT OF DAY is an adrenaline fuelled action thriller from director MABROUK EL MECHRI.”
From Empire, here’s a first look at “Cold Light of Day” starring Bruce Willis and Henry Cavill. Mabrouk el Mechr directs. Sigourney Weaver also stars in the thriller.
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