News Shotgun 12/09
This week in movie news we found out about possible and definite projects for a number of directors, another classic movie getting remade and the inventor of movie trailers passes away.
Battleship Theatrical Trailer
The full trailer for Peter Berg’s ridiculous looking adaptation of the board game is out and features more crazy looking alien technology and more Michael Bay rip off action and explosions.
Admit One 12/9
If given the choice between last week’s nothing and this week’s offerings at the box office, I think I’d go with the nothing.
Everything Actioncast Ep. 87 “WTF is a John Carter?”
This week the duo of Zach and Chris hold down the podcasting fort with another of their tangent filled episodes. The guys talk about catching up on this year’s comedies, Walking Dead webisodes, fond memories of the Jaws ride at Universal Studios, who is excited for John Carter? and a bunch of other news and trailers.
Know Your “That Guy”: Nick Searcy
If you need some law and order from or in the South, Nick Searcy should be at the top of your list. He’s currently trying to keep things under control in Kentucky as Chief Deputy Art Mullen.
New Release Round Up 12/6
Two of the biggest hits of the year and some of the biggest flops are out on DVD/Blu Ray this week along with a new MST3K set and two obscure, complete cartoon series.
Cabin in the Woods Trailer
Chris Hemsworth stars in this Joss Whedon produced/written horror movie that has been sitting on the shelf since the MGM bankruptcy but Lionsgate is releasing it in April of next year.
Lock-Out Trailer
Take equal parts Escape from New York, Taken and The Chronicles of Riddick and it seems like you get Lock-Out, the latest from Luc Besson’s production company Europa Corp. and starring Guy Pearce, Peter Stormare and Maggie Grace.
Musical Montage: Teen Witch “Top That”
I’m king, and they know it
When i snap my fingers everybody says show it
I’m hot
and your not
But if you wanna hang with me I’ll give it one shot
Top that, top that
Battle at the Box Office 12/5
With literally no new movies, Twilight maintained it’s spot at #1 over the weekend while The Descendants is steadily gaining more theaters and moving up the top ten.