Kevin's Korner - Terminator, X-Men, and a crap-load more

You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad. It is this feeling that has brought you to me. Do you know what I'm talking about? No, not The Matrix, I'm talking about Kevin's Korner! Your only stop for all the movie and TV news that happened this week. It's been a crazy week, filled with wacky news and annoucements, and I promise none of it has to do with a birth certificate. So, let's get right into it, shall we? And, thanks for being in my korner.

It's non-life threatening ... it's the movie news!

The Avengers have started - According to director and writer Joss Whedon, The Avengers has started shooting. There is only one photo that leaked, which of course, I have for you. In the post from Whedon, he's asking for some luck in a big undertaking that promises to bring together The Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and others from Marvel lore to fight an unknown bad guy. Considering this movie will make or break Marvel, it's safe to say there's a bit of pressure.

Whats next for Iron Man? Shane Black knows - It was announced that the director of Iron Man 3, Shane Black would co-write the script for the third movie. It was already known that the Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang writer/director would helm the movie after Jon Favreau stepped down, but it wasn't confirmed that Black would have a hand of the script until now. It's good news for fans of his. If you're not a fan, then what are you waiting for? Become a fan. Now!

Can I get a collective "whoa" - Finally, after way too long of a hiatus, it looks like Bill S. Preston, Esquire and Ted Theodore Logan will be returning. The script for the third Bill & Ted movie is finished, and it looks like Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter would be returning. Sadly, Rufus, the mentor, played by George Carlin will have to be different, with the departing of the famous comedien. Still, I can't wait to see what middle-aged guys do to portray themselves as characters that made them famous when they were in their twenties. It doesn't matter, I'll be there for the movie.

Bourne again...for the fourth time - When it was announced a fourth Bourne movie was being done, despite only having three books for the source material, and that star Matt Damon would not be returning, it sounded like the project was just a myth. That is, until a script was written, and Jeremy Renner was announced as the lead in the movie, which now, seems to be a full go. The movie is called Bourne Legacy, and it doesn't sound like either the studio or the director is real happy with the decision, compromising on having a huge star and an unknown. Renner is famous for his role in the Award winning The Hurt Locker.

Now, a real movie is filming - Forget this news about these other films, I'm talking a serious, Academy Award movie filming. Yes, I'm talking Piranha 3-DD (also up for the greatest title of the year). It was announced they had started filming, but very little of the cast was announced. Gary Busey was the latest cast member added, but so far, no porn stars have been signed, and Christopher Lloyd has not been confirmed to return (great Scott!). I am crazy excited after the horrendously wonderful first film.

The latest murder for 'Scream' is the chances for a fifth movie - Ghost face may not be making another appearance after the numbers for Scream 4 have been way less than expected, showing audiences don't care about Sidney, or ghost face anymore. It was originally intended to make an additional two movies with a new cast, but since box office numbers have been poor, studios are thinking of rebooting (of course) or just dropping it all together. What's your favorite scary movie? Apparently, not Scream.

'I'll be back' ... yeah, no, we got it - Terminator 5 looks to possibly get off the ground with the announcement of the return of Arnold "Governator" Schwarzenegger. After the poor critical review of Terminator Salvation, it was thought there wouldn't be a fifth film, but with Arnold returning, it seems to be in the bag. I wouldn't mind seeing Christian Bale return as John Connor with his faithful machine with him, battling robots or something. But, do we have to have McG return?

Harry Potter releases trailer - I know I have a trailer of the week section, but this is pretty big news, so it's going here. The finale to the biggest franchise in cinema history is finally coming to a close. I haven't read the books, but it looks to give a lot of the action scenes, including the final one away here. In my review of the first part of the Deathly Hallows, I said there was very little action. I seem to have found that lost action; it's all in the second movie!

Something to make you go 'awww' - Never let it be said I don't have a soft side. Check out this trailer some guy made as an attempt to propose to his girlfriend. It's actually pretty good! Explosions, CG, Michael Bay may see something in this kid. In case you were wondering, it looks like she said 'yes.' See the video HERE

From the big screen to the small screen...whats on the tube?

Smallville is only weeks away from ending - If you have never seen the show, then you don't care, but as the series finishes up the 10th season, the finale offers the return of Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor, along with Alison Mack as Chloe in a finale that is said to wrap things up in a satisfying way. There is supposed to be a Clark and Lois wedding, but that can't happen, it's the CW, there has to be teen angst or the show doesn't fit. If you're excited, here's the trailer for the finale

America loves Doctor Who, Britain, not so much - The season premiere of Doctor Who was the highest ratings BBC America has ever had as the show kicked off with a bang. The surprise, however, is that the great ratings it received here weren't echoed across the pond with a decline from last years season premiere. This is the first time Doctor Who was shown both in American and Britain in the same day. The two-parter raised all kinds of questions we will likely wonder about until the end of the season.

X-Factor names judges, world moves on - Simon Cowell's American version of his talent search show has named it's judges in Paula Abdul, Cheryl Cole and, of course, Simon Cowell. Abdul wasn't much of a shock, I think they must have a thing going on the side, but I'm kinda surprised at Cheryl Cole. Are you interesting in this latest American Idol esque show?

Family Matters star wants to pose for Playboy - Yeah, I know, two weeks in a row with Family Matters making the news, I must be feeling nostalgic. The actress who played the neighbor, Maxine in the show wants to pose for Playboy, now. I haven't seen her in too much since the show went off the air, but apparently, we are about to see much, much more of her.

Show me the money -

BOX OFFICE TOP TEN
1. Rio - $26.8 million ($81.3 million total)
2. Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - $25.7 million ($25.7 million total)
3. Water For Elephants - $17.5 million ($17.5 million total)
4. Hop - $12.5 million ($100.5 million total)
5. Scream 4 - $7.2 million ($31.2 million total)
6. African Cats - $6.4 million ($6.4 million total)
7. Soul Surfer - $5.6 million ($28.7 million total)
8. Insidious - $5.4 million ($44.2 million total)
9. Hanna - $5.3 million ($31.7 million total)
10. Source Code – $5.1 million ($44.7 million total)

Trailer of the week -

For your entertainment pleasure this week, I present the second X-Men: First Class trailer. This looks to show the friendship of Charles Xavier and Magneto. I'm interested to see this, but I wonder, given we know the outcome of the friendship, if that will taint the experience or not. Either way, it looks like we are getting some really good looking mutant mayhem. Anything to get rid of the memories of the third X-Men movie.

What do you think? Will you be in the theaters for this movie?

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