Make Your Way to the Theater for The Way Back

Across the pond, English newspaper The Guardian has posted the trailer for The Way Back. It chronicles the story of a group of soldiers that escape a Siberian prison and must survive the wilderness for safe passage into India. Colin Farrell, Jim Sturgess, Mark Strong, Ed Harris, and Saoirse Ronan star. This cast should make for intense performances. I love how diverse Strong and Farrell have become and look forward to seeing their range of emotions in this film. Hits theaters January 11, 2011.

Check out the trailer here.

Bootleg Footage for Machete from ComiCon

Came across this footage on Bloody Disgusting and had to share...you're welcome! Love Danny Trejo!

Unstoppable Trailer and Cast

MTV Movies Blog offers the first look at the 20th Century Fox production, Unstoppable. Denzel Washington and Chris Pine play a experienced railroad conductor and trainee (giggles at the play on word) respectively. Their are tasked with stopping an unmanned freight train, filled with biohazardous explosives, before it "wipes out a city." This film reunites director Tony Scott with Washington for the fifth time (Crimson Tide, Man on Fire, Déjà Vu and Taking of Pelham 1 2 3).

Zack Snyder Sucker Punches Audiences with 2011 Project

When I saw that High School Musical star, Vanessa Hudgens was attached to a ZACK SNYDER project called Sucker Punch, I almost wrote it off. I also saw former "Real World" member Jamie Chung (she went on to star in Sorority Row). Again, I thought, I'll pass. When I read that Emily Browning (photoshopped featured in the below poster) was starring I thought I may listen out for news. I liked her in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and earlier projects. I did become interested when hearing that John Hamm (Mad Men) and Carla Gugino (Watchmen), and Jena Malone (The Soloist) were cast. I absolutely loved Malone in Bastard out of Carolina and Donnie Darko, I predict she'll be the voice of reason in this flick.

The trailer and more when you read on....

Tron Legacy

This is the latest trailer for Tron Legacy, the sequel to the 1982 film. The movie's Facebook page says

TRON is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (GARRETT HEDLUND), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (JEFF BRIDGES), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant (OLIVIA WILDE), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous

The page went up after Comic Con and asks you to "get on the grid." You can also follow updates on Twitter. The Disney movie will be showing in Disney Digital 3D, IMAX 3D and RealD 3D and hit theaters on December 17th. Disney's website has cool interactive games for geeks like me...:-D

Glad to see this movie finally come to fruition. The concept, alone calls for nothing less than perfection in terms of graphics and effects. From the looks of the previous trailer, it will deliver. Below, I've included the most recent YouTube trailer for your viewing pleasure.

Machete: I Smell a Future Cult Classic

If you're a fan of the burly Danny Trejo, you'll enjoy Machete. Trejo is a ex-federale kicking butt and taking names for revenge against his conspiring bosses. Legendary Robert DeNiro, action hero Steve Segal, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, Jeff Fahey, and jailbird Lindsay Lohan star alongside Trejo.

Machete at IGN.com

You might remember this trailer from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's Grindhouse features in 2007. This guy is 66 years old and I wouldn't want to mess with this guy! Being a peripheral tough guy has definitely helped him become a unappreciated screen gem, but you can look forward to seeing more of his projects this year through 2012. I can see this film developing a cult following with the versatile Rodriguez heading the project.
CAN.NOT.WAIT!!!!

You can view the "illegal"  and very timely trailer from Aint It Cool.

Retired and Extremely Dangerous...sounds like my mom!

RED packs a punch with Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Richard Dreyfuss and Mary-Louise Parker helming this flick. Will Freeman's turn in Wanted or Mirren's Shadow Boxer make them believable as retiring ex-CIA agents alongside action action tour de force Bruce? For me, seeing Willis grace us with his wit, charm, and "I'm old but I can still kick your @$$" bit is enough to get me to a theater. Summit Entertainment brings this eponymous DC comic book series to theaters October 15th.

Cruise into Action with These Three Trailers

The Movie Box has all of the latest clips and promo for Knight & Day starring the uber gorgeous Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise. It hits the theaters this weekend. I am excited to Cruise bounce back from Valkyrie and that ridiculous Grossman character.

Green Hornet is the latest adaptation starring Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz. Looks like Rogen will stay true to his slacker comedy as a lackadaisical socialite turned vigilante. I hope this is the update the TV show needs to reach a younger generation.

iGN has two trailers up for Resident Evil: Afterlife. While I hear the movie does not stay true to the game, movie lovers will be surprised to find this Evil installment is filmed in 3D. Mila Jovovich and Ali Carter join RE pretty boys newbies Boris Kojoe(Surrogates, Uncovers) and Wentworth Miller(Prison Break).

Get Animated with Movie Magic

If a Brazilian backdrop isn't enough to make you want to hit the beach then 20th Century Fox's Rio will! This 3D feature drops in theaters next year but this trailer should get you excited for the film (especially with Sergio Mendes' bossa nova hit in the background). TV host/comedian George Lopez, Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway, Glee's Jane Lynch and many more voice this animated film. Doubt you'll be disappointed as it is by the movie magicians behind Ice Age.


The Smurfs teaser is up! This teaser should conjure all kinds of nostalgic memories for 80's babies everywhere! Hank Azaria is spot-on Garamel! Singer Katy Pery, Neil Patrick Harris, Sofia Vergara and more headline this 3D take on the cartoon. Think I'd keel over if there were a Snorks movie in the works...


The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third installment of the Narnian books and films. From Internet buzz, Voyage revolves around the youngest of the Adam and Eve's quartet Edmund and Lucy as they venture back to fantasy and adventure-filled land.


The Illusionist or L'illusionniste is a French animated that looks like a quirky story that you will easily fall in love with. I could not find stateside showing, although it will likely be in limited release. I'll keep you posted on showings and distribution as I receive more info. The flick is distributed by Pathe Films.


Lastly, wanted to get you Tangled in Disney's take on Rapunzel voiced by Mandy Moore. Excited to see this become a light-hearted tale (it is based on a Brother Grimm fairy tale). Ewan McGregor, Ron Perlman and Steve Martin lend their pipes as well.

Remakes & RomComs, Comedy & Drama + Suspense!

Morning Glory - seeing this trailer just made me light up. Rachel McAdams, Jeff Goldblum, Patrick Wilson, Diane Keaton, and Harrison Ford make for a solid cast. From the people that brought you The Devil Wears Prada.

The Killer Inside Me - while I'm not particularly a fan of any of these actors/actresses (Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, and Jessica Alba), this might mark a break out role for each of them. Following in the same vain as the 1976 adaptation of the book by the same name, Killer follows a sheriff by day and sociopath by night. The premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

The Divide - I tend to like apocalyptic thriller films (The Mist, 28 Days (and Weeks) Later, Dawn of the Dead, Quarantine, etc) that throw a random cast group of people together to survive the unknown and each other. I've seen the buzz around this movie all over the web and it looks like it will be good.

Love Ranch chronicles the foundation of the first legal brothel in Nevada. Academy Award winners Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci star.

Going the Distance - You can totally see why Drew Barrymore & Justin Long are a couple, the chemistry oozes off the screen. They star as a couple trying to maintain their long distance relationship. Also features Christina Applegate and Charlie Day (from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," seriously that was enough to sell me)!

Action Overload

When I saw the trailer for this movie I thought I was going to keel over! Who hadn't thought it would be great to see Bruce spar with Stallone or Statham reunite with Jet Li at some point in their life?

Bring forth The Expendables, due out August 13th. These actors play veteran mercenaries on a mission in South America. Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler, Iron Man 2), WWF wrestler Steve Austin (The Condemned), Terry Crews (Are We There Yet?) and UFC champ Randy Couture fill out the muscle-clad cast. This movie even brings the Cali Governator back to the screen!

Anyone who loves explosions, a good knife fight and muscular protagonists should love this movie [points to self]. Definitely can't speak to the plot, which seems like the run of the mill action flick, but the headliners should definitely pack a punch to the box office competition.

Check out some interesting production trivia here and the movie blog here.

Photo Credit: Apple

Remakes & Retakes

It seems like Hollywood is losing its juice now-a-days with all the remakes done as of late as well as those in production. Two in particular are The Karate Kid and Predators, both due out this summer.

The new Kid will follow in its 1984 predecessor's footsteps as a coming of age film. It also transports the characters to China, whereas the original took place in California. As a product of the 80's, I am excited to see them rework the franchise on June 11. I think that the story is one that could be welcome (as are most films geared toward families). I think it can be especially relatable among younger crowds with bullying in the news. Hope over to Sony Pictures for more information.

Also, I am excited to see Jaden Smith hold up a movie. He has grown up before our eyes and he has definitely has the charisma and charm of his dad, Will Smith (also producing along with his wife, Jada). Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson round out this production.

Predators, in theaters July 9th, has a very talented cast. Adrian Brody, Topher Grace, Danny Trejo and Laurence Fishburne. Make sure you check out the movie's official website. The 1987 original starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers and Jesse Ventura as a military unit trying to survive a Central American jungle and an extraterrestrial force to be reckoned with. Robert Rodriguez's update will take place on an alien reserve where a hand-picked group must survive being hunted by aliens.