Fight for a TV show!

I always seem to have the luck of really getting into a TV show just prior to its demise. I don't wanna go into all the examples, because I may start getting all emotional, but let me say this, I was a huge Firefly fan.

Anyway, my current favorite show on TV, CHUCK, is on the bubble, and because I really like supporting a fun, smart, entertaining show that reminds me of my Best Buy days, I am looking to support Chuck. Attached is a link to a site that talks all about how to save the show. I'm not asking you to do this, all I'm asking is watch it, you may or may not like it, either way, I will have an impact on you, muahaha. Anyway, Monday nights, NBC, 8 pm, be there or be ... ... well, somewhere else, but hopefully there.

http://chucktv.net/about-2/chuck-campaign-watchbuyshare/

Chris Pine is now officially EVERYWHERE

If you don't know who Chris Pine is, turn on your TV, open the paper, or pick up a tabloid mag, and he is right there, either promoting Star Trek, as James T. Kirk, or talking about massive rumors over his next few projects, cameras are attacking this guy like a fat kid attacks a cupcake.
There are many rumors swirling as to what Pine's next role will be, and on top of that, reviews are coming out saying he is the next Kirk, and truly owns the role, which is impressive considering the shoes he had to fill. He has been rumored to be in talks to play the lead in the next Green Lantern movie, and was also overheard the other day saying he was talking to the director of the new A-Team movie, he was saying he loves Hannibal, and will be aggressively going after that role, which could be likely, considering the director of A-Team has worked with him before on Smokin' Aces, and the result was a great, crazy-guy performance. Furthermore, a sequel to Star Trek has already been approved, which means, after a bit of salary negotiation, you'll most likely see Pine return to the Captains seat one more time.
So, as the Star Trek promotional train reaches full speed, look for Pine, he'll be the guy that's hard to miss!

Bourne 4 coming in 2011

You heard it here, on Kevin's movie blog first, unless you saw it on another movie blog, but I urge you to forget that and just go with me on this one that you saw it here first....anyway... The fourth movie in the series has been given the green light to start filming with Matt Damon reprising his role as Jason Bourne, the bad ass with the bad memory.
The interesting part is, the first three movies were based of a best selling book series of three books, so the fourth will have to be independent of the books, and actually create a story for the character. Will this be the end of the great movies? Will the story telling fall flat on it's face? Will Batman and Robin get out of this alive? Stay tuned, same bat-time, same bat-channel. Ok, but seriously, this will be a big difference that could make the movie even better, no longer confined to the constraints of a dead medium, or it could lean on poor storytellers and be like Quantum of Solace. Which do you think is more likely, and will you go see the fourth Bourne?
And, more importantly, what will the title be, I mean, Bourne Supremacy was good, and how do you get better than Bourne Ultimatum? Bourne Finale? Bourne Again? Bad-ass Bourne and the secret of the ooze? Yes, that last one is it, I'm calling the studios right now!
Stay cool, movie geeks!

How movies are like sponges

Fast and Furious finished with another $28 million this week, giving the movie a two week total of $130 million, already enough to warrant a fifth movie. Rumors are circling and several websites are reporting Paul Walker and Vin Diesel have signed on and the fifth film will take place in Brazil. This series is a clinic on how to turn a remake of a good action movie (Point Break) and stumble and stumble with an obviously popular concept until there is not a penny left. My guess for the title, follow the fourth films trend of removing words from the original: Fast Furious, or maybe and Furious, or just Fast and... I guess that means, either they will have to change schemes, or they can only have 3 more movies.
Don't get me wrong, I admit, as a guy, there is a mild interest in the fourth movie. I admit, I watched the first two, but I didn't inhale....wait... I was forced into it by a girlfriend? No, huh? Ok, would you believe it was on, and I was too lazy to change the channel.....oh you believe that one, don't you?!?
So, next time you say "they are just making that sequel for the money" (which is ok, it's a business, you can't blame them if people pay to watch it) then you can say they are pulling a Fast and Furious.

Trailer of the week!

It's that time again, Friday is here, and you know what that mean...no, what....beer, no, it means it's time for the trailer of the week! That's so much better than beer and a couple days off of work, right? Hello?!? Anyone there?!?
Todays trailer is for a movie called Mutant Chronicles. According to the trailer, it seems to have some good actors, including Thomas Jane, John Malkovich and Hellboy himself, Ron Pearlman. If that wasn't enough to get your attention, the way the film is shot, it makes it look like a cross between Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Sin City, the uniquely Green Screen style that has become very famous, much to the dismay of the actors in the movie.
I thought a few things with this trailer, which is a good sign, but, I instantly knew how the movie would end, and I was wondering if this movie is going to be amazing, or incredibly horrible, something I couldn't tell from the trailer. Usually, it is very clear whether a movie will suck or be a blockbuster by the trailer, you may not always be right in the assumption, but the assumption is always clear; this trailer, I have no idea whether or not it will be any good...kinda leaning toward the negative. What do you think, a pass or fail grade on this trailer?!?

Liam Neeson to be Zeus

That's right, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Liam Neeson has signed on to the recent Clash of the Titans remake to play the king of all gods, and Perseus's father Zeus.
First off, I am a huge fan of Liam Neeson;everything from Star Wars to Taken, to Batman, even his older stuff, hell, even Love Actually...that's right, I admit it, I watched that chick flick...who wants some?!? Anyway, he was great in every part he's ever done. I was also a huge fan of Clash of the Titans, and, unlike many remakes going through Hollywood lately, I am happy and excited for this one. The story is a classic, and with a story like this, and the graphics studios are able to achieve, this movie should be incredible. So, I say bring on the remake, in this case anyway.

I was blind, but now I see.

So, I was going through some articles on IMDB today, and saw an article entitled "tv characters that were probably serial killers" which, of course, begged to be clicked. What I found opened my eyes, it talks about how the likes of Wilson, from Home Improvement, Steven Urkel, and Danny Tanner, amongst others were actually serial killers. It got me thinking if there was any other characters from my childhood that could've been serial killers, hiding right under my nose.
Here's the link: http://www.spike.com/blog/top-7-sitcom/75698
Now, to my ideas:

1. Mr. Rogers. That's right, now hear me out. The guy always started off by coming in and .... ...that's right, changing clothes. Did you ever wonder why? It's because he was disposing of the evidence. The blood-soaked shoes he wore would get in the way of driving that creepy trolly-thing. And, anyone who has an evil-king dictator just begs creapy.
2. Fozzy the Bear. The comedy routine is just a cover up. He doesn't like it when you don't laugh at his jokes. You never see Fozzy get upset, that's because, like many others, he bottles it up until the anger overflows into a murderous rage. He is the one who contacted the frog-hitman in the original Muppet Movie.
3. Sponge. He originally went to summer camp at Camp Onnawanna, where Salute Your Shorts was filmed. Sponge, however, didn't like Budnick and the rest of the campers. Did you ever wonder why the show ended? That's because there was no one left alive. This is the origins of the Jason mythos, it's not some hockey-masked guy, it was sponge, promptly killing Deana, Tori, Budnick, and lastly, Donkeylips. Unfortunately, Kevin "Ug" Lee was not one of the victims, he is the one who kept bringing back campers to their doom, hence the reason why we have so many Jason movies.
4. Carmen Sandiego. That's right, Carmen Sandiego was a mass murderer. Why do you think people were always looking for her? I just wanna know why you have one of the countries worst seriel killers on the loose, and you hire a couple kids who don't know where Brazil is to find her. I'll give you a secret, though. Carmen Sandiego was just the chief lady with a hat...it's ok, it is our secret. And, while we're on it, Carmen's brother is also famous, his name is Waldo....people are looking for him to in relation to several of Carmen's murders.

Are there any famous mass-murderers hiding in plain sight that I missed? Bill Cosby, that British chick from Guts, or what about Ted, from Hey Dude, I mean, he did leave for awhile.....

How to get fired for being an idiot!

Fox 411 movie critic Roger Friedman wins moron of the week, courtesy of Kevin's Movie Blog.
Roger Friedman has worked for FOX for over 10 years now, and, apparently did not want to make it to 11. Friedman was a movie critic for the network, and after hearing FOX's blockbuster, X-men Origins: Wolverine was leaked online last week, he decided to download it and do what he apparently does best; review it. The problem, however, is the fact FOX has been hunting down the parties responsible for the pirating like a Predator in an Equadorian jungle, and this guy comes out and admits he downloaded it (which is illegal) and watched it. Apparently, he thought, by saying he liked the movie, it would be ok to talk about how easy it was to get his companies cinematic baby. Friedman also went on to say he would have downloaded more movies, if he had a bigger harddrive. So, basically, he came out and laughed at his company, but liked the movie. And that is how to get fired in one, easy step, and all it took was breaking the law.
There has been massive response from the internet about this story, despite FOX being really quiet about the whole thing. As a result of FOX being infuriated over the leak of this movie, which is apparently DVD quality, and no shakey cam, the government has called a meeting with them, to discuss amendments to current laws for a much harsher punishment, along with how it can affect companies who allow this to happen.
So, let me come out and address the issue of piracy right now. First of all, it's illegal, bottom line. There are no qualms about that. I do see this, normally as a don't ask, don't tell kinda thing that doesn't hurt when people used to copy a VHS tape to watch one more time. But, given P2P applications, it's not just for one more watch, it's so thousands can watch the movie, which really crosses the line. On top of that, you have a movie that is not even in it's final version. When you download something like that, you go beyond don't ask, don't tell, and turn into a screaming "look at me!" So, don't be a d-bag, if you wanna see the movie, pay for it, that's what they have Netflix for, or, have the goodness to get the crappy shakey-cam version so you feel the penalty of breaking the law by reliving your previous meal.

Some movie news to hold you over till hump day!

Happy Tuesday, movie geeks. It's the start of the week, and the movie community is buzzing with little tidbits that will get any fans appetite wet. Let me go through a few of them with ya.

• Star Trek announces a US release party in Houston, along with the official one in Sydney. Reviews of the movie are already out, and all 6 gave the impression we are in for one heck of a ride. Also, in Trek news, the movie was rated PG-13.
• Terminator Salvation is getting ready. The movie will also be rated PG-13. There is talk of Robert Patrick, the actor who launched his carear with the portrayal of T-2's bad guy, the T-1000 is in talks with director McG to make an appearance in the 5th movie.
• Iron Man 2 officially started production today, with principal filming happening today. There are already a few shots on the net, and one has Don Cheadle in his Rhody outfit looking very much the part. Another development is Robert Downey Jr. talking about the story, and what is not going to be in the movie. Basically, there was a major storyline with Iron Man boozing it up, and as a result has Rhody wear the suit, leading to his own suit, and the creation of War Machine. That story will not be in this one, but Downey is saying, they are saving that for another movie, giving hope to a third, signed hopefully sooner than later.
• Fast & Furious came out the gate quickly, setting a record for opening week in the month of April at $72 million. Apparently removing "The" from the title really had an impact.
• Monsters Vs. Aliens came in 2nd in the box office this week, despite killer numbers over seas, only managed a measly $33 million, coming far short of expectations.
• Adventureland, a movie starring Twilight princess Kristen Stewart winds up 6th, with a dismal $6 million. Although, the budget couldn't have been more than that, which means, the film should turn a profit, but its proof that when you have an absolutely terrible marketing campaign for a movie, the movie doesn't do well. I mean, 1 trailer for the movie, never seen on TV, no posters mentioning Ryan Reynolds in a movie, or the fact they have the hottest teen actress in movies, Kristen Stewart, along with a great supporting cast. I guess you get what you pay for.

So, that'll catch you up if you were living in a cave without cable or DVD's. Don't worry, there is plenty of more news, but stuff that deserves its own post. Until then, stay cool, movie geeks!

Trailer of the Week!

This weeks trailer is for a movie opening today to surprisingly good reviews. First off, this is a red-band trailer, which means it has some bad language, so you don't wanna have it cranked at work, it's ok...I'll wait while you turn the volume down....yep, click the speaker icon...there ya go. Anyway, redband trailers are usually a huge waste of time, promising R-rated content and delivering didly squat. This trailer acknowledges the mythos behind the red banner, and smacks you in the face with it.
The movie looks great from this preview, and makes Kristen Stewart of Twilight fame look absolutely adorable, completely abolishing any problems I had with her with the first Twilight trailer. I think this is a movie I would actually go see in theaters, given the time, and this trailer is expertly done, and hitting its target audience perfectly...so, check it out and enjoy!

I love spoilers...until I read them

I am one who is like a little kid at Christmas when it comes to spoilers. I love knowing what will happen in a movie before most do, and generally, as soon as I see a trailer, I know exactly how a movie will go; the beginning, middle and end are clear as crystal during most trailers, and the ones that aren't, I go hunting for. I would say, mostly it comes from the fact I have the patience of a 2 year old, but I am always curious how the story will evolve.
So, there I am today, hunting and scrounging for what will happen on a TV show that I love, which is usually harder to predict than a movie, because, unlike the movies simplistic, 3-act formula, TV shows are different, they consider ratings, and there is no way to tell when the show just stops, and, lets face it, they have to bring in audiences back and fight for their attention every week. So, I finally found out the big switcheroo, and when I read it, I was totally disappointed, not just in the revelation, but the fact this big, huge, 2 year build up is finally over.
So, what makes a good spoiler over a bad spoiler, I mean they do the same thing, essentially ruin a movie, which is why most people avoid them like the plague. So, what made me enjoy, lets say the Star Trek Spoiler, but not my TV show spoiler? I would have to say, the only thing I can think of is the fact these characters hit way too close to my own experiences and trials and truly grew a place in my heart; a rare feat for TV these days that feature a lie detector test and Survivor Island. So, I guess, after this, it feels like a family member is leaving, and you only have those few moments of happiness before their gone.
Thirty seconds before that spoiler, I was a kid at Christmas, and after reading that spoiler, I was a kid on the 26th of December that only got sweaters and underwear.

I guess it's kinda sad to get attached to a show, but that's the intention of all media, to make the characters relate able, and lovable, don't ya just hate it when they succeed?
Do you have a show, or a particular movie that really makes you feel for the characters?

Someones in trouble!

It is being reported today, that an unfinished copy of X-men Origins: Wolverine has been leaked on the Internet, and apparently the FBI is hot on the trail. FOX studios have announced they will seak out the culprits and prosecute to the full extent of the blah blah blah.
Basically, FOX is pissed because someone uploaded an unfinished movie to the Internet. All I have to say is "Welcome to the 21st century." I mean, come on, what do they think the Internet is good for besides porn? (I'm not saying I look up porn, just an observation) This is not the first time a movie has leaked out, I would be willing to wager 2 in 5 movie goers have watched a pirated movie, heck, back when VCR's were all the rave, I bet that number was more like 4 out of 5, so, instead of freaking out, find the guy, beat the crap out of him, and try to get better security, not that it will matter.

Stark Trek 2: II

With 37 days and counting before the J.J. Abrams reboot of Star Trek comes out, the studio has already signed J.J. Abrams and a co-writer of Lost and Fringe to work on an additional script, apparently green lighting a sequel. If that is not optimism, I don't know what is!
Abrams has said they won't really work on the script until they see how the reception for the movie and certain story lines are perceived, giving the impression they really want to make a movie for the fans of their movie, which is always a good sign.
That seems to be a trend in Hollywood, approving sequels before the first movie is even aired, essentially a gamble on the profitability of a movie. Do you think this is a smart idea?
I would say betting on this movie at least making the budget back is a sure thing, but I am not sure if it will be a huge blockbuster or not, I'm gonna go out on a limb, here and say it ought to be big, by far the biggest Star Trek movie out, and blowing the 'whale one' out of the water.
Thoughts, praise, criticism?

Happy Birthday Chris!

I did not print the story about Natasha Richardson's death because I'm tired of hearing about dead people. I have an immense sympathy for the family...and this is where I move on.
Today is a special day, it's CHRISTOPHER WALKIN'S Birthday! That's right, a day that should be a national holiday. Christopher Walkin's mannerisms are known by many, and his on and off screen antics are the stuff of legend. He is 66 today, so, probably the best birthday wish for him....Kevin's Movie Blog says "Happy Birthday!"
So, was that as nerdy as it sounded? .... .... .... thought so....ok...

New Star Trek Poster

This is an interesting poster, the final one for the upcoming J.J. Abrams reboot-ish of Star Trek. The new poster resembles the original Star Trek: The Motion Picture poster, except, like the movie itself, it's a bit of a blurred version, and a bit more modern. I believe this poster was made just for the trekkies, and is brilliant, in my opinion.