- Sound Off: The Happening - What Did You Think?
- Rant: How Does This Shit Get Made?! Disaster Movie Trailer
- Rumor: Marvel Wants Leonardo DiCaprio as Captain America?
- Official Title Revealed - Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
- Rumor: Stephenie Meyer's New Moon Already In Development (Jul 5, 2008)
- Eli Roth and RZA Teaming for The Man with the Iron Fist (Jul 4, 2008)
- Val Kilmer and Xzibit Join Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant (Jul 3, 2008)
- Rumor: 'Friends' Movie in the Works - Please Be Fake! (Jul 3, 2008)
Must Watch: First The Day the Earth Stood Still Trailer!
Although most might have already seen this trailer in front of Hancock, it is just making its online debut today. The first trailer for The Day the Earth Stood Still remake has launched below and it actually looks surprisingly promising. I don't have as big of a problem as most do with Keanu Reeves, but it wasn't actually his scenes that made me think this could be pretty damn good. Be aware that this is not a direct remake, but more of a re-imagining, and with that in mind I get shivers watching some of these epic scenes unfold. Of course it reminds me of Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds, but with a much different feel and with Keanu as the eerie alien Klaatu instead. I'm very curious to hear what people think of this remake now that we've got this trailer, since the reaction was initially negative. Is there hope?
First Teaser Trailer for Alex Proyas' Knowing
From one destruction of Earth story (The Day the Earth Stood Still) to the next today. The first teaser trailer for Alex Proyas' Knowing has just arrived online courtesy of IGN and it looks pretty damn interesting. Actually, I think the better way to describe this is might be to call it creepy as hell! This looks like the coincidental numbers movie that The Number 23 should have been and wasn't but with an even more epic twist. Maybe Proyas will actually be the savior of Nic Cage's career? He doesn't actually look bad in this, maybe even going back to his roots. So with the combination of Cage and Proyas' great directing and imagination (he did bring us The Crow and Dark City), we've got what looks like a solid epic thriller. I'm definitely interested and this trailer has certainly sold me. What did you think?
Worth Watching - July 3: Full Trailer for Fernando Meirelles' Blindness
Another new full trailer for Fernando Meirelles' Blindness has finally debuted online. The trailer has been playing in front of Wanted this weekend and is a vast improvement over the first teaser trailer. I've been waiting for Meirelles to show me something even somewhat reminiscent of City of God (one of my all-time personal favorites), in terms of brilliance not necessarily subject matter, but I haven't seen it yet. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that Blindness is it. This latest full trailer finally shows me that this might have the potential to be that good. I love the music, even though we're all familiar with it, but it adds such an uneasy tone to the ending and allows us to somewhat feel the fear that all of these blind people have. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you watch this trailer for Blindness today.
Must Watch: Thomas Jane's Mutant Chronicles Teaser Trailer
The Mutant Chronicles is a new independent sci-fi thriller starring Ron Perlman, Thomas Jane, John Malkovich, and Devon Aoki. It doesn't even have a distributor yet, but Thomas Jane is such a big supporter of the film and has wanted to get it out there, that he has put out an awesome teaser trailer for the film on his website. If you're a fan of science fiction or dark, explosive, moody thrillers, than you'll want to catch this. In a distant sense it reminds me of Dune, but I really just love its originality and independence more than anything. I've definitely gained some interest in this after watching the teaser trailer. The film will have a special screening at the San Diego Comic-Con this July, so if you're out there, be sure to check it out. Otherwise, watch the new teaser trailer and be sure to let us know what you think!
Insanely Freaky Red Band Trailer for Alexandre Aja's Mirrors!
We're all pretty sure that Clive Barker's The Midnight Meat Train isn't going to be that great, so if you're still looking for your summer horror fix - this may be it. The first trailer for Mirrors that we played a few weeks ago wasn't all that impressive. In fact, I thought it was downright boring. However, a brand new red band trailer has debuted courtesy of IGN and damn does it give this film some much needed perspective. There is some ridiculously creepy and insanely scary stuff in this red band trailer, so if you can't handle that sort of horror, I suggest you stay far, far away. But if you're looking for some fresh new thrills with none other than Jack Bauer starring in the lead, then you may want to give this new trailer for Mirrors a shot. It definitely impressed me the second time around and now I'm really wondering whether this could be good!
Must Watch: First Quantum of Solace Teaser Trailer!
Last week we gave you a short teaser, now here it is - the full teaser trailer for Quantum of Solace. I wish there was more, but this is an awesome teaser for the upcoming 22nd Bond film and it looks even better than Casino Royale! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to see Bond franchise return so triumphantly at this point in time. I'm a huge Bond fan and have been since I was a kid. Daniel Craig is a phenomenal new Bond and I think director Marc Forster is going to deliver an incredible follow up to Casino Royale this fall. This trailer will show in front of Hancock this week, but just in case you don't want to waste your money on that terrible film, then check out the brand new teaser trailer below. With the debut of this new teaser, we've got to ask what you thought? Has it converted you into a Bond fan?
Worth Watching - June 28: Baseball Movie The Perfect Game
Remarkably there's yet another heartwarming sports movie due out by the end of the summer, this one called The Perfect Game. Based on a true story, the film tells the story of a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-US team to win the Little League World Series. Clifton Collins Jr. and Cheech Marin star in the film. This reminds me of movies from my childhood like The Sandlot or Rookie of the Year, but unfortunately it doesn't even look half as good as those two. Either way, some kids of this generation might come to attach to this as their big sports movie, so I'll give it a chance. Plus any movie with a heartwarming story about baseball always captures my interest, even if it's not the best.
Must Watch: One Final Hellboy II: The Golden Army Trailer!
Universal has released one final fantastic trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II: The Golden Army. I'm currently on my way to Los Angeles right now to see Hellboy II on Sunday and I'm incredibly excited - this could be one of the best films of the entire year. If you're not familiar with the first film, this trailer gives us a great reminder of how it all began and then moves swiftly into what we can expect the second time around. It definitely looks like Guillermo has beefed it up and truly pushed it to the next level. The summer seems to keep getting better and better as time goes on and I think Hellboy II is not going to be an exception to that rule. Give this last great trailer a shot and let us know what you think!
First Full Trailer for Darren Lynn Bousman's Repo! The Genetic Opera
The first official trailer for Darren Lynn Bousman's rock opera titled Repo! The Genetic Opera has finally arrived. The last time we showed you anything from this it was a teaser in October last year. I must admit that this new trailer looks awesome, just plain badass. I've got a good feeling that they've spent the last 8 months beefing this thing up with some visual effects and incredible music and now it looks top notch. I love the comic book style imagery and dark operatic feel to it. I am really, really liking this so far and I do think it might be an instant cult classic. I'm just genuinely excited to see this and I'm still holding my breath hoping it's not pure crap. With this trailer, Repo! The Genetic Opera finally looks awesome!
Must Watch: First Trailer for Disney's Bolt!
Hopefully you're in the mood for even more CGI this weekend, because Disney has unleashed the first trailer for their new movie Bolt. Instead of Enchanted, this Thanksgiving we get Bolt, a lovable adventure comedy about a stunt dog who doesn't know the difference between his job and the real world, so he believes he has amazing superpowers and must save a missing girl from an evil mastermind. Not only is Bolt one of the cutest dogs anyway, but he's joined by Mr. Mittens, a hilarious female cat, and a hamster (in a ball) named Rhino, a fearless warrior. In comparison to The Tale of Despereaux, this looks much, much better and I think that has to do with the magical touch of Disney! Without further ado, I hope you enjoy this charming trailer for Disney's Bolt.
Universal's The Tale of Despereaux Mouse Movie Trailer
This Christmas, Universal, for the first time ever, will be jumping into the animation game with a film of their own titled The Tale of Despereaux. Unfortunately it looks pretty much like a Ratatouille rip off. I know that it's an adaptation of Kate Dicamillo's children's book and doesn't feature a rat who wants to become a chef, but I think the only reason they made this is because Ratatouille did so well. So why not animate a cute little mouse? Unfortunately this isn't Pixar, not at all. It's got a full line-up of voice actors who sound more like themselves than the character they're supposed to play, it's got the cuteness of Wall-E combined with the Oscar nominated writing of Ratatouille all packed into a cheesy, stupid story design to make kids laugh and nothing more. If you can't already tell, I wasn't too excited by this new trailer.
Must Watch: Guy Ritchie's RocknRolla Full Trailer
The first trailer for Guy Ritchie's next British gangster film titled RocknRolla has finally arrived. I must say, this looks like a brilliant return to form. Ritchie hasn't had anything pack a punch like this since Snatch came out in 2001. Courtesy of Empire, we've got the very first international trailer for the film. I've been looking forward to this for a while and it delivers! This is already a perfect introduction to a film that I feel may quickly show up on the top of my best of list at the end of the year. RocknRolla features an incredible cast that includes Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Jeremy Piven, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba, Ludacris, and Gemma Arterton. Has Ritchie finally returned to form with RocknRolla?
Worth Watching - June 25: In Search of a Midnight Kiss Trailer
In my endless pursuit of great indie gems, I came across In Search of a Midnight Kiss, a black and white romantic comedy. If you weren't too pleased with yesterday's Visioneers trailer, this one is a lot better. This is another low budget indie, but the black and white adds an incredible feeling to the romance and and it just looks like one hell of a great film. Watching this trailer makes me think of Sundance and how much I miss seeing so many great films up in snowy Park City. The first part of this trailer is rather cliché, but if you can stand to get past it, you'll find something truly great as it continues on. I do feature a lot of odd indie trailers, but this is one of my personal favorites from this year so far.
Must Watch: Full Trailer for D.J. Carusos Eagle Eye!
We are everywhere. If you saw Indiana Jones back in May, you got just a quick tease of Eagle Eye. Now here we go again! This full trailer picks up right where that one left one and it doesn't stop. This looks absolutely amazing. Incredibly unique action, a mysterious storyline, and Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan working together. This already looks like the big sleeper hit of the fall, but I'm sure by the time it comes out we'll all be talking about it anyway. The best part about this trailer is it introduces you to the film from nothing - you don't need to the know the story, because it's such an great tease that by the end I'm anxious to know what the heck is going on! Check this out - you do not want to miss it!
Worth Watching - June 24: Zach Galifianakis' Visioneers Trailer
An extended trailer for comedian Zach Galifianakis' new independent comedy Visioneers has made its way online. Thanks to SlashFilm for first introducing me to this, because now my mind has been warped by Galifianakis. Visioneers is a very odd independent film about people exploding (not literally) from stress at their job with Jeffers Corp. Galifianakis plays George Washington Winsterhammerman and he tries to ignore the epidemic and live his usual life but soon suffers his own meltdown as well. There were a few times I laughed, but this is one of those films that I need to see in theaters to truly understand the context of each joke. Give it a shot, you might discover a true indie gem with Visioneers.
Rant: How Does This Shit Get Made?! Disaster Movie Trailer
I don't even think this deserves mentioning, but this is one of those few opportunities where I can unleash my vicious wrath of hatred. Lionsgate has debuted the trailer for Disaster Movie, which I will be the first to say is the biggest pile of shit you'll come across all year. These kind of movies are the kind that keep me talking about other movies so positively. This looks so downright stupid and utterly atrocious that Sex and the City actually looks entertaining in comparison. I'd rather see a feminine comedy than even watch this trailer again. They make these movies for idiots who can't appreciate quality entertainment. If you laugh at a single line of humor in this, it shows that you have no soul. Please don't watch this trailer.
Worth Watching - June 23: Russian War Film 'Admiral' Trailer
I stumbled across a great teaser trailer for a Russian film titled Admiral that I wanted to feature today. You might be surprised to discover that this an entirely Russian production, which amazes me because it looks impressive for something that isn't tainted by Hollywood. Admiral stars Konstantin Khabensky, of Night Watch / Day Watch, as Admiral Kolchak during the Russian Civil War. The film, to put it simply, is a story of a great love facing the greatest drama of the history of Russia. There's not much more I can say to prepare you for Admiral, except to warn you that the dialogue is in Russian without subtitles.
Worth Watching - June 22: Diminished Capacity Trailer With Matthew Broderick
I thought today would be the perfect summer day to feature this wonderful indie film from Sundance. Diminished Capacity stars Matthew Broderick as a journalist suffering from memory loss who returns to his rural hometown and runs into his Alzheimer's-impaired uncle, played by Alan Alda, and old girlfriend, played by Virginia Madsen. A fun adventure begins when they discover a rare baseball card that could be worth a fortune. As was the case with Bottle Shock as well, I unfortunately missed this film at Sundance, but this trailer makes me wonder whether it was actually a mildly entertaining indie feature. If you're looking for something charming to enjoy on this lovely day, then take a look at Diminished Capacity.
Liam Neeson Returns in a New Trailer for Taken!
I thought this might be the perfect time to remind you of an upcoming film called Taken starring Liam Neeson. The last time we featured a trailer for this film was in February, and also in December before that. This is one of those films that I'm genuinely very excited to see. Although I'm always looking forward to seeing nearly every movie, this is one of those personal favorites that I will fight tooth and nail to catch as soon as possible. Unfortunately this newly released US trailer for Taken isn't impressive. In fact, I would suggest you go watch either the more recent trailer or the first teaser trailer for the film instead. Whatever you choose, just know that Taken looks like one of the better action gems we'll see all year.
Papa John's Presents The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Trailer
When the only place they can actually get people to watch a new trailer is on a pizza website, you should know it's a bad movie. The full trailer for Rob Cohen's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor has debuted on the Papa John's website of all places: papajohns.com/mummy3/. You can certainly watch it below, but I promise you it's not going to be any more exciting without delicious pizzas. This trailer doesn't look any better than the first teaser trailer, give or take a few finished CGI shots of undead armies fighting and three-headed dragons breathing fire. But why do we do need all of that again? If only Papa John's would cap it off by throwing in a free pizza when we all went to see The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - not only would that be a freakin' sweet deal, but then I'd actually go see this!