Anthony Hopkins has been cast as Norse god Odin in Marvel Studios' Thor, to be directed by Kenneth Branagh starting January.
Odin is the father of Thor and Loki, to be played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, respectively. Natalie Portman is playing Thor's love interest, Naomi.
In the movie, written by Mark Protosevich and Zack Stentz, the powerful but arrogant warrior Thor's reckless actions re-ignite an ancient war. As punishment, Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans. Once here, he learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends dark forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Paramount Pictures will release the film on May 20, 2011.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Michael Jackson's This Is It: Review
Man.. I really miss MJ after watching this. Aww man now I'm getting all emotional *sniff*
This Is It! is basically a collection of rehearsal footage's of MJ preparing for is This Is It tour which will never come to be cause the guy had to fucking die. The film showcases him rehearsing all his popular songs and with some interviews with his band mates and dancers.
Watching MJ dance and sing here really makes me miss him all over again. I still can't let him go cause the man's just awesome and he's done so much impact in my life personally. It's great seeing him dance again after such a long time. And yeah since this was just rehearsals, MJ wasn't exactly going all out, I think he gave it mostly 80% for the most parts but 80 is still kick ass tome.
And he's gotta be one of the most well dressed people in the history of rehearsal. In every video he's in, the dues like wearing coats and glasses. MJ got style yo! The only person I found more interesting to watch than MJ was one of his back up dancers.
But of all the great performances in the film, the one that trumps them all was when MJ did Earth Song and when the video with the Earth Child came out. Wow. That was one of the strongest, most moving videos I have ever seen. Now that would have been a great music video for Earth Song. And Jasmin Alvarez who's the girl in the video is just the cutest thing ever!
There's this other girl in the movie to, she's MJ's guitarist. I got her name right her, her names Orianthi Panagaris. Wow this girl can really kill a guitar.I mean her fingers move up and down those frats like.. like Jimmi fuckin Hendrix man. She totally owns the solo in Beat It but in comparison to the great Jennifer Baten who was MJ's previous guitarist, Orianthi's got a long way to go.
And Kenny Ortega is just a big joke in this movie. He should just sick to directing lame teen musicals cause he's got nothing on MJ. All the scenes with him in it practically has him kissing MJ's ass or having MJ tear all his suggestions apart and all Kenny Ortega does is just go, "Yes MJ. You're right MJ. Sorry MJ. I Love you MJ." So like.. whats the point of him being the director in all this?
You know I really don't see the point of them needing to show This Is It. I really don't need to know what could have been with the concert, I was hoping the film be more of a tribute film to Michael Jackson.
The film barely shows us anything that will make us relate to MJ as a person. I wished there was a personal interview with him instead of hearing how great he is from his band members. We already know he's great.. now we want to know the man in person. MJ barely speaks in this movie and doesn't even look at the camera. The whole time I felt like the kid in the zoo watching the snake in the cage and going, "C'mon! Move!!"
RATING: 7/10
This Is It! is basically a collection of rehearsal footage's of MJ preparing for is This Is It tour which will never come to be cause the guy had to fucking die. The film showcases him rehearsing all his popular songs and with some interviews with his band mates and dancers.
Watching MJ dance and sing here really makes me miss him all over again. I still can't let him go cause the man's just awesome and he's done so much impact in my life personally. It's great seeing him dance again after such a long time. And yeah since this was just rehearsals, MJ wasn't exactly going all out, I think he gave it mostly 80% for the most parts but 80 is still kick ass tome.
And he's gotta be one of the most well dressed people in the history of rehearsal. In every video he's in, the dues like wearing coats and glasses. MJ got style yo! The only person I found more interesting to watch than MJ was one of his back up dancers.
This girl. Who is this girl? People..I gotta find out who she is! I gotta find out whats her name and where this girl lives so I can o there and ask he to marry me. Damn this girl is fine as hell and she's a great dancer to!
All the performances in This Is It are great. But the ones that I liked best were Thriller, which had some awesome 3D and zombie shit.. Smooth Criminal, which had me having a geekgasm when they had Humphrey Bogart and Rita Hayworth put into the opening video with MJ. I loved The Way You Make Me Feel which is one of my favorite live MJ song and Shake You're Body Down To The Ground which was just some good ole funk and dancing.But of all the great performances in the film, the one that trumps them all was when MJ did Earth Song and when the video with the Earth Child came out. Wow. That was one of the strongest, most moving videos I have ever seen. Now that would have been a great music video for Earth Song. And Jasmin Alvarez who's the girl in the video is just the cutest thing ever!
There's this other girl in the movie to, she's MJ's guitarist. I got her name right her, her names Orianthi Panagaris. Wow this girl can really kill a guitar.I mean her fingers move up and down those frats like.. like Jimmi fuckin Hendrix man. She totally owns the solo in Beat It but in comparison to the great Jennifer Baten who was MJ's previous guitarist, Orianthi's got a long way to go.
And Kenny Ortega is just a big joke in this movie. He should just sick to directing lame teen musicals cause he's got nothing on MJ. All the scenes with him in it practically has him kissing MJ's ass or having MJ tear all his suggestions apart and all Kenny Ortega does is just go, "Yes MJ. You're right MJ. Sorry MJ. I Love you MJ." So like.. whats the point of him being the director in all this?
You know I really don't see the point of them needing to show This Is It. I really don't need to know what could have been with the concert, I was hoping the film be more of a tribute film to Michael Jackson.
The film barely shows us anything that will make us relate to MJ as a person. I wished there was a personal interview with him instead of hearing how great he is from his band members. We already know he's great.. now we want to know the man in person. MJ barely speaks in this movie and doesn't even look at the camera. The whole time I felt like the kid in the zoo watching the snake in the cage and going, "C'mon! Move!!"
RATING: 7/10
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Brand New Photo's From Disney's Rapunzel
The updated cast includes Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as the Prince. The film is being directed by Nathan Greno, the story artist of The Princess and the Frog, Bolt and Mulan.
The film will be done classic Disney musical style, featuring songs by Alan Menken. He's the dude that wrote Colors of the Wind, Under the Sea, A Whole New World, Beauty and the Beast, Go The Distance and many many more great music from the Disney Renaissance.
Rapunzel will be out in theatres in 2010. ZOMG CAN'T WAIT!
The film will be done classic Disney musical style, featuring songs by Alan Menken. He's the dude that wrote Colors of the Wind, Under the Sea, A Whole New World, Beauty and the Beast, Go The Distance and many many more great music from the Disney Renaissance.
Rapunzel will be out in theatres in 2010. ZOMG CAN'T WAIT!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
This Is It Clips: Michael Jackson Dance Break
A new clip from Michael Jackson's film 'This Is It' has been released to CinemaBlend. Check it out. Now that's what I call walking with style!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Imagninarium of Dr. Parnassus UK Poster
Am I the only one who thinks this is really hot? Still no word if it's going to be premiered in Malaysia.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie Coming in 3-D Black & White
ComingSoon interviewed Allison Abate, the one who did Corpse Bride and the upcoming stop motion animation Fantastic Mr. Fox about Tim Burton's remake of his 1984 short film, Frankenweenie.
According to Abbate, it is possible that the film could well be in black and white, as well as in 3D. Certainly neither option has been ruled out, giving the slimmest of hopes that the film will look like some sort of 'like a 50s B-movie.
She did, however, confirm that the film will take around two years to complete, and will be shot in London.
Do check out the original Frankenweenie short. It's really......... strange
According to Abbate, it is possible that the film could well be in black and white, as well as in 3D. Certainly neither option has been ruled out, giving the slimmest of hopes that the film will look like some sort of 'like a 50s B-movie.
She did, however, confirm that the film will take around two years to complete, and will be shot in London.
Do check out the original Frankenweenie short. It's really......... strange
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Photos of Clash of the Titans Remake
Have you seen Clash of the Titans? Of course not. Damn you uncultured Malaysians!
Clash of the Titans is all about Greek Gods making this dude named Perseus' life hell as he tries to bang a really hot chick named Andromeda. Basically a lot of Greek mythology and fantasy. Think Troy+Hercules.
So anyway, here are some stills from the upcoming remake of Clash of the Titans starring Sam Warthington from Terminator Salvation, Liam Neeson and Gemma Arterton from Quantom of Solace.
Clash of the Titans opens in cinemas on March 26 2010. Psyched?
Clash of the Titans is all about Greek Gods making this dude named Perseus' life hell as he tries to bang a really hot chick named Andromeda. Basically a lot of Greek mythology and fantasy. Think Troy+Hercules.
So anyway, here are some stills from the upcoming remake of Clash of the Titans starring Sam Warthington from Terminator Salvation, Liam Neeson and Gemma Arterton from Quantom of Solace.
Remember those 3 ladies with 1 eye cutting strings in Hercules? Tadaaaaa!
Sam Warthington as Perseus. This dude is awesome man, I LOVE HIM!
Liam Neeson as Zeus
Here's a volcano scene shot at the Harriet hole in Dinorwic Slate Quarry in Wales
Gemma Arterton playing Io Heard she's got a seduction scene with Liam Neeson. Ew. Imagine being seduced by Oskar Schindler.
Clash of the Titans opens in cinemas on March 26 2010. Psyched?
More Toy Story 3 Updates
So check it out, CinemaBlend has been stalking Lee Unkrich, the director of Toy Story 3 on Twitter and have gotten some updates on the third Toy Story.
3. Blake Clark, a comedian known for random roles in Adam Sandler movies, will be taking over as the voice of Slinky Dog, cause the original voice actor Jim Varney died of lung cancer after Toy Story 2 was completed
4. John Morris, the original voice of Andy in the first 2 Toy Story movies will be returning to voice the grown up version of Andy in the 3rd movie. I LOVE PIXAR!
1. The Toy Story/Toy Story 2 3-D Double Feature made $22 million dollars in the box office this week and it's run, initially intended for 2 weeks has been extended. Why the hell don't we have the 3-D Double Feature here in Malaysia? Damn you government!
4. John Morris, the original voice of Andy in the first 2 Toy Story movies will be returning to voice the grown up version of Andy in the 3rd movie. I LOVE PIXAR!