Archive for December, 2009

Jeremy Renner is Not Hawkeye
31
Dec
2009

Jeremy Renner is Not Hawkeye

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There was rumour surrounding Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner that he was approached to play Hawkeye in the Avengers after a cameo in Thor. But Renner himself was faced with the rumour and fessed up....

Furry Vengeance Trailer Online
31
Dec
2009

Furry Vengeance Trailer Online

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This has been a slow week for news with Hollywood on vacation, but because I am feeling mildly abusive, I thought I would inflict it on you. Brendan Fraser didn't let anyone know, but he is staring...

The Dark Knight is Confused Rap
31
Dec
2009

The Dark Knight is Confused Rap

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Ok this is just damn funny. Batman rapping about plot holes in "The Dark Knight." Thanks to College Humor! ...

The Movie Blog Uncut Podcast – A New Year, A New Mailbag!
31
Dec
2009

The Movie Blog Uncut Podcast – A New Year, A New Mailbag!

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Good News International Friends! The Uncut Podcast is back! TODAY AT 3PM Eastern Standard Time Click here for the Live Stream! This will be my first podcast since taking over as Senior Editor h...

Mel Gibson’s Movie Causes Protest in Veracruz
30
Dec
2009

Mel Gibson’s Movie Causes Protest in Veracruz

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It wouldn't be a Mel Gibson film if there wasn't some protests around it. But this one is just silly. A film is set to return Gibson to Veracruz, (he filmed Apocalypto there) where part of a priso...

Avatar Encites Political and Religious Criticism
30
Dec
2009

Avatar Encites Political and Religious Criticism

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Avatar has come under attack by a number of political and religious criticisms since its come out, but any time one of those organizations has the opportunity to soapbox they will try. The religi...

New How to Train Your Dragon Trailer Online
30
Dec
2009

New How to Train Your Dragon Trailer Online

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Dreamworks is headed to release the animated adaptation of the book How to Train Your Dragon from the Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III series of books. A new trailer is online and looks endearingly ...

More Details on Disney’s Plans for Marvel Properties
30
Dec
2009

More Details on Disney’s Plans for Marvel Properties

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Ah more news about Disney and Marvel joining forces. Tomorrow is the day the deal goes official and ink hits paper. But already there is a nervous buzz about what this means to Marvel. Get the Bi...

James McAvoy as Sir Ian Fleming?
30
Dec
2009

James McAvoy as Sir Ian Fleming?

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I always like hearing that there are other stories behind the people who write the stories we love. Its nice to hear those stories too. So with the role of Ian Fleming coming, we get to see the man ...

Sam Worthington as Flash Gordon?
30
Dec
2009

Sam Worthington as Flash Gordon?

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With a remake of Flash Gordon coming the rumour wheels have already started to roll. On the top of the short list for the title hero is said to be Ryan Reynolds and Sam Worthington. Personally I see...

The Raping of the Phantom Menace
30
Dec
2009

The Raping of the Phantom Menace

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This series of videos has made its way around the interwebz today and I couldn't help but share it with you. I would have written sooner this morning, but I was watching these. Anyways, this guy...

10 Most Anticipated Movies in 2010
30
Dec
2009

10 Most Anticipated Movies in 2010

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Some of these are my personal most anticipated, some are just ones that I know I am not looking forward to (Twilight) but I know many of you are. I know I left a few out and added a few that should ...

‘The Eagle of the Ninth’ Stills
30
Dec
2009

‘The Eagle of the Ninth’ Stills

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Haven't heard much about this movie up until now. The movie stars Channing Tatum as Marcus Aquila. Looks very promising. Set in Britain during the 2nd century A.D., it's the story of a wounded ...

Sneak Peek at the New TMB Look
29
Dec
2009

Sneak Peek at the New TMB Look

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In the coming weeks there will be a lot of improvements made to this page, and though slow coming I assure you its on its way. Here is a little sneak peek at what's coming Yes, The Movie Blo...

The Movie Blog T-Shirts Inspired by You
29
Dec
2009

The Movie Blog T-Shirts Inspired by You

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The New TMB will be built around the sense of community. It was you guys that make this site worth doing, so we want to make sure you can partipate as much as possible. With that in mind, I have...

Star Trek 2 could enter Production in 2011
29
Dec
2009

Star Trek 2 could enter Production in 2011

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Star Trek was easily one of the biggest surprises for me this year. Not being a huge Trekkie, I didn't care if they pissed all over canon. The franchise was dead and needed a kick start. And the...

The Art of the Title Sequence
29
Dec
2009

The Art of the Title Sequence

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A new blog I tripped over today takes a unique look at the parts of the movie that most people don't notice. The credits. Art of the Title Sequence posts deconstruction of new and old films which ...

Public Service Announcement – C3P0 says Don’t Smoke
29
Dec
2009

Public Service Announcement – C3P0 says Don’t Smoke

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At least the current trend of non smoking Public Service Announcements have some common sense to them. Back in the 80s however it seems that linking pop culture icons to tell kids not to smoke might ...

The First Avenger: Captain America to film in June
28
Dec
2009

The First Avenger: Captain America to film in June

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I was starting to wonder when we were going to get news about The First Avenger: Captain America. Well it seems that it is out of deveolpment and on course to be released in summer 2011. ScreenCra...

New Inception Trailer Online
28
Dec
2009

New Inception Trailer Online

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Despite understanding a fair bit of French when I saw this version of the Trailer for Inception that was leaked last week, I was still confused. Seeing it in english didn't change that much, but I...

Thunder! Thunder! Thundercats No!!
28
Dec
2009

Thunder! Thunder! Thundercats No!!

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I will admit a deep weakness to nostalgic things of my youth being adapted to the big screen. I wasn't too pumped about GI Joe as I thought I would be, but I still get excited to hear these things ge...

Is Black Widow a Villain in Iron Man 2?
28
Dec
2009

Is Black Widow a Villain in Iron Man 2?

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Seems there is a lot of confusion on who Black Widow will be in Iron Man 2. Some unfamiliar with the character think she might be a villain, a hero, or a love interest. Well it might be all of them....

Mr. T Will Not Make Cameo in ‘A-Team’ Remake
28
Dec
2009

Mr. T Will Not Make Cameo in ‘A-Team’ Remake

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Latinreview.com is reporting that Mr. T will NOT make an appearance in the A-Team remake. Sort of a bummer for all of us that remember him as B.A. Baracus. Here's the scoop: One celeb I've ...

The Creatures of ‘Solomon Kane’
28
Dec
2009

The Creatures of ‘Solomon Kane’

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A nice little featurette has come online of The Creatures of 'Solomon Kane'. I am very hopeful for this movie and these clips only increase my anticipation. Solomon Kane is a 16th century anti...

Biggest Christmas Weekend Ever Winner: Avatar
27
Dec
2009

Biggest Christmas Weekend Ever Winner: Avatar

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Avatar and Sherlock Holmes along with a few other movies pushed the box office to score the biggest Christmas weekend payday in history. Numbers in millions: 1. Avatar - $75 million ($212...

‘Edge of Darkness’ trailer online
27
Dec
2009

‘Edge of Darkness’ trailer online

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This was released a few days ago, but obviously because of the Christmas weekend, it has been pretty slow for news. So here is Mel Gibson's new movie trailer, Edge of Darkness. Moviesonline.ca give...

If Lord of The Rings had Facebook
26
Dec
2009

If Lord of The Rings had Facebook

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Since everyone LOVED the Stars Wars facebook status updates, thought we could share the Lord of the Rings facebook as well, which I thought was actually better. Dazed an...

Merry Christmas from The Movie Blog
25
Dec
2009

Merry Christmas from The Movie Blog

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We here at The Movie Blog would like to wish the International Friends a Very Merry Christmas. No matter what variation of the Holiday Season you are celebrating the meaning is always the same....

Cop Out Trailer Online
25
Dec
2009

Cop Out Trailer Online

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I have really been looking forward to A Couple of Dicks, but it's now because that title was considered potentially offensive, its now called Cop Out (which is deliciously ironic). I have been want...

‘Repo Men’ Red Band Trailer
24
Dec
2009

‘Repo Men’ Red Band Trailer

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Repo men, no, not the kind of repo men you are thinking of. These guys set out to retrieve organs from people who can no longer make payments. Looks pretty interesting, has a little bit of Minority Re...

Rodney’s Top Ten Christmas Films
23
Dec
2009

Rodney’s Top Ten Christmas Films

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Its that time of year when we have a ton on our plate but life doesn't stop. Between that and Christmas shopping we still have to find time to bit up those movies we are craving to see. But for ...

Guy Ritchie Remains Silent on Lobo
23
Dec
2009

Guy Ritchie Remains Silent on Lobo

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Back when Guy Ritchie was announced as the director for DC's upcoming adaptation of Lobo, I was more puzzled about how a Lobo movie was going to work. But now we find out that Guy Ritchie refuses to ...

New Robin Hood Poster and Trailer Online
23
Dec
2009

New Robin Hood Poster and Trailer Online

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Ridley Scott must want to remind you just how much you loved Gladiator, because this poster looks like it could come from that film. It does allow you to focus on the fact that he has a bow, which is...

Yellow Submarine Supporting Cast and Plot Revealed
23
Dec
2009

Yellow Submarine Supporting Cast and Plot Revealed

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And yes, because nothing is sacred and Beatlemania is making a resurgence in other mediums there is a remake of the Beatles film Yellow Submarine in the works. It will be done by Robert Zemeckis,...

DC Entertainment to unveil THE PLAN in January 2010
23
Dec
2009

DC Entertainment to unveil THE PLAN in January 2010

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A big part of the geek rage out there has come from DC dropping the ball and not giving Marvel a run for their money. We all know they are capable, and it seems that DC Entertainment is holding off t...

Frozen Trailer now available
23
Dec
2009

Frozen Trailer now available

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This movie actually has me somewhat excited. I was a big fan of open water and this looks to be the same type of story. There has been some pretty good buzz about it already. Take a look at the traile...

Sex and the City 2 Trailer now online
23
Dec
2009

Sex and the City 2 Trailer now online

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And the trailers just keep on coming. Here you have it, for those of you who enjoy the Sex and the City saga. ...

‘The Karate Kid’ Trailer Arrives
23
Dec
2009

‘The Karate Kid’ Trailer Arrives

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Not THAT Karate Kid, the remake. I swear if they don't say "Sweep the leg" I will be disappointed. COBRA KAI FOREVER. “Put him in a body bag, Johnny, yeah!” Ok we lost sand the floor and pa...

If Star Wars had Facebook
23
Dec
2009

If Star Wars had Facebook

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Its a good thing that Star Wars was a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. It explains why they are not taking advantage of earth's technological advances. Like for instance, if Star Wars had F...

Bryan Singer talks more X-Men First Class
22
Dec
2009

Bryan Singer talks more X-Men First Class

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In an interview with HeatVision Blog, Bryan singer got talking about everything that is on his plate and touched a little more on X-Men First Class and though he didn't spill the plot, he does say it ...

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