Fan Rants

Deadline has some big news for all of us Guillermo Del Toro fans out there, he is making a stop motion version of Pinocchio. And even better, it will be utilizing the Henson studio!

Check out the article over at Deadline and look at these cool images. I am kinda on the fence though as I do love Guillermos work but feel all of the ‘Dark Retelling’ business that has gone on over the years is getting a little old. But audiences seem to like the grittier versions of the childrens classics.

Living in Virginia I try to keep up with things going on in the state. So when I heard that a sword and sorcery had been shot here I just had to check it out.

Okay, you should check out the trailer for Talos the Movie. Really its a low budget amateur looking film, but I have to say that it could probably hold up against most Syfy channel Saturday night special movies. It does have one thing that a lot of professional films do not…lots and lots of highly skilled martial artists.

The movie’s storyline is about a King named Talos who is suffering from apparent depression at the loss of his family. He also has a bit of post traumatic stress from the wars in which he lost his family, and he has a terrifying enemy who, though dead, does not seem to be inclined to stay in his grave. His ghostly images haunt Talos troubled sleep and turns his dreams to nightmares.

The star (also writer, choreographer, film editor and stunt guy) is Eddie Thomas who is a 9th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate as well as black belts in several other styles. And all the actors are martial artists with several holding black belts.

Now before you start complaining about sword and sorcery films with ninjas, just shut up and enjoy the movie. And if you are from Virginia you will probably recognize several local landmarks, including Dixie Caverns and the always popular Foamhenge.

Just in time for the end of the world, Spider-Man returns to the silver screen. Actually this time its the Amazing Spider-Man (yeah, marketing worked really hard on that film title).

Coming from Sony Pictures, the Marc Webb-directed film stars Andrew Garfield will be released on July 3rd 2012. To get all your up-to-date information check out the official website and Facebook page.

Personally I am glad they are using the web shooters. That whole bit where it was actually secreted by Peter kinda made me grimace.

Okay, once you watch the video you will know it’s not a ‘fan’ film, mainly due to its professional origins. Warner Brothers has apparently been trying to relaunch the franchise so perhaps this is just a viral vid to get us pumped. What we do know is its been picked up for a 10 webisode series. And I can say is its pretty good and has some decent actors in it.

Starring Michael Jai White and Jeri Ryan, they are accompanied by many of the Mortal Kombat characters. We see a new origin for Baraka and Reptile, here seen as serial killers. Also a new spin for several of the other game characters like Sonya Blade. Check it out!

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Not to sure how I feel about this. The two villains are great for the final Nolan feature for Batman, but I just cannot picture Anne Hathaway as Catwoman. Of course there was a time when I couldn’t picture Michael Keaton as Batman, and I got over that. But I do think that Tom Hardy can pull off Bane after his performance in Bronson.

Warner Brothers press release:

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”

In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.

Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven.

The Dark Knight Rises is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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