The new trailer for Blade Trinity uses music from the Matrix while showing scenes containing wire stunts, bullet time effects and invulnerable superhumans fighting with swords. Despite all the copycatting done by the trailer’s producers, this third installment in the trilogy actually seems to have more original elements than you would expect in a sequel.
Why’d this take 28 years?
A boxer is suing Sylvester Stallone because the 1976 film “Rocky” was based on him.
New Incredibles trailer!
It’s a funny movie about a family of superheroes. It’s by Brad Bird, director of “The Iron Giant” and “Family Dog.” It’s from Pixar. It’s got Samuel L. Jackson. And every time we get a new trailer, it looks more awesome. The Incredibles is going to rock. End of story.
Who could cast a live action Power Girl now?
Cult Filmmaker Russ Meyer Dies at 82 Meyer was…well, let’s be blunt: He was the king of movies featuring women with balconies fit for performing Shakespeare. Actually, that’s not as blunt as I could be, but I try to keep this an all-ages blog. Now, I’ve never actually seen a Russ Meyer film. Not for…
Fantastic Four Movie pix!
Superhero Hype has pictures of the Fantastic Four cast, both from the online version of USA Today and the print version of the article.
Team America’s special Kim Jong Il site
The web site for the Team America World Police Movie now has a special Kim Jong Il section with screen savers and wallpapers of the movie/real life supervillain. Just let the site load and give it a few minutes for the puppet to say all it has to say. The South Park Studios web site…
Top 300 comics for August
ICv2 News has the top 300 comics. Identity Crisis is #3. Makes sense. But Superman #208 is #2? What? What did I miss? I don’t think I’ve bought a Superman comic since Emperor Joker. As I scan down the list, the first comic that I am currently buying and enjoying is Teen Titans at #19….
Hellblazer writer likes Constantine movie
Comics Continuum reports: “I’m not just impressed by what I’ve seen, but by the passion director Francis Lawrence has for the project,” former Hellblazer writer Brian Azzarello said. “This is a dark, mean, moody piece of work that definitely captures the nasty spirit of Hellblazer.” One word of caution: DC usually boosts all movies, good…
Batman wants custody of his young ward
A protestor in England dressed as Batmand and scaled Buckingham Palace to send a message about fathers’ rights. Palace security is embarrassed that he was able to penetrate the grounds. But hey…it’s Batman! Don’t take it so hard!
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