Fan Rants

Just found (thanks TheHighDefinate) an excellent Batman fan trailer. Using several Christian films (Bale and Nolan) the editor put together a film I would definately want to see. See if you can name all the films that he used.

According to OneRing.net the AMC movie theater chain will be presenting all three Lord of the Rings films, extended cut versions. This all happens in June, hopefully at an AMC theater near you. Search over at AMCTheaters.com with the specific dates listed below.

LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition ~ June 14th, 2011
LOTR: The Two Towers ~ June 21st, 2011
LOTR: The Return of the King ~ June 28th, 2011

This of course coincides with the BluRay release of the extended editions on June 28th.

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The good folk over at Teddie Films have come out with some true comedic genius. Prime Day, Prime Day sung by Princess Leia (though to be honest, it might be Prince Leia). The NerdBastards did a great write up on the song and even included the lyrics. Be sure to click the picture to see the YouTube video!

With only one episode under its belt so far I can only surmise that someone at HBO was very impressed with the early reviews. As a huge fan of the books I am certainly glad to hear this great show will be around for awhile.

Press release from HBO:

HBO RENEWS “GAME OF THRONES” FOR SECOND SEASON

LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2011 – Following strong critical and viewer response to the series’ April 17 debut, HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a second season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

“We are delighted by the way David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have brought George R.R. Martin‘s amazing book series to the screen, and thrilled by the support of the media and our viewers,” said Lombardo. “This is the continuation of an exciting creative partnership.”

Based on the bestselling fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, GAME OF THRONES follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power in a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime.

Among the early critical raves, TV Guide has called the show “a crowning triumph” and “brilliant,” while the Los Angeles Times termed GAME OF THRONES “a great and thundering series,” as well as “wild and bewitching.” The Hollywood Reporter praised the “excellent storytelling, superb acting and stunning visual effects,” and the New York Post observed that the “art directing, acting and incredible sets are as breathtaking as the massive scope of the series.”

The gross audience for the premiere night of GAME OF THRONES on the main HBO channel was 4.2 million viewers.

The season one cast includes (in alphabetical order): Mark Addy, Alfie Allen, Sean Bean, Emilia Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Aidan Gillen, Jack Gleeson, Iain Glen, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Harry Lloyd, Richard Madden, Rory McCann, Jason Momoa, Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams.

Season one credits: GAME OF THRONES is executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; co-executive producers, Carolyn Strauss, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza and George R.R. Martin; producers, Mark Huffam and Frank Doelger; directors of photography, Marco Pontecorvo, Alik Sakharov and Matt Jensen; production designer, Gemma Jackson; costume designer, Michele Clapton.

Over at ReasonablyClever.com they have created something very shiny! Its a fully lit LEGO model of the Firefly class ship Serenity. Check it out!

Oh, and Amazon still has Serenity for only $10.49 on Blu-Ray, grab it while you can.