Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Slashfilm.com is on a roll. They have posted much larger versions of the “Star Trek” character posters above here.
Slashfilm.com scored the first look at the new poster for “The Wrestler.” I am really looking forward to this movie and hope that it lives up to the hype.
Yahoo! Movies scored the first look at this very cool Watchman character poster of Rorschach. You can see
Great news! Sly Stallone is set to write, direct and star along side Jason Statham in “The Expendables” for Nu Image/Millennium Films [the same company that released the latest Rambo movie].
Jet Li is in final negotiations to join the cast. “The Expendables” begins filming in February and follows a team of mercenaries hired to overthrow a South American dictator. You can read the full report here.
DreadCentral.com scored the first look at the poster for George Romero’s latest zombie-fest titled “… of the Dead.” I kind of like the title considering that we’ve had “Night of the Living Dead,” “Dawn of the Dead,” “Day of the Dead,” “Land of the Dead,” “Diary of the Dead” and even a return to some of the earlier titles. Yeah, “… Of the Dead” works just fine.
A sequel to 30 Days of Night is gearing up with Ghost House Pictures. While this is good news, the really good news is that Steve Niles, who co-created the graphic novel [with artist Ben Templesmith] and co-wrote the first film is back on board. You can read more about the project here.
Most ZONErs will want to check out the current issue [11.07.08] of Entertainment Weekly [which is on newstands now]. Not only does it cover 54 films that will be coming out this fall, but there is also extended coverage of Daniel Craig in “Quantum of Solace” as well as an eight page profile of Mickey Rourke. Any of these features is worth the price of admission, but all three together is a bargain.
We first heard about Ed Brubaker’s “Angel of Death” back in July. CBR.com has a set report plus photos [like the one above with Zoe Bell and Ed Brubaker between takes]. You can check it out here.
Knowing many ZONErs are fans of the zombie genre, I just had to link to the interactive movie called The Outbreak. Not only is it surprisingly well done, but there is a way to actually survive. It took me more than a couple of tries, but I enjoyed the time spent playing If you decide to give it a go, be advised that there is profanity and gore. It is a zombie movie after all. Click here to get started.
IMPAwards.com just posted up several nice new posters. Three French character posters for “Quantum of Solace,” the Clint Eastwood “Gran Torino” poster, and a creepy “The Burrowers” poster are included in the group. You can see all of them here.
Two movie posters in two days that I really like. That could be a record. What’s not to dig about the Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino” poster? You know, at one time “Gran Torino” was rumored to be a new “Dirty Harry” movie. Although it ain’t, it still should be worth a view. Especially if it’s as good as the poster.
Are you diggin’ the “Watchmen” poster as much as I am? It’s the first poster in a looong time that I really like. What say you?
Stacia from She Blogged by Night asked her readers to name their Top Three Favorite Movies. It’s interesting to see the wide variety of film favorites that her readership has. I like that there is such a diverse crowd dropping by her blog. Maybe you will too.
On Wednesday, SlashFilm.com reported that Warner Bros had acquired the rights to a French 3 issue graphic novel series called “Headshot.” It’s about a hitman and cop who, when their partners are killed, form an uneasy alliance to get revenge on the powers that set them up. You just know this story sounds like something I’d dig. And I the art, by Alexis Nolent, looks to sweeten the deal. I’d love to see an English edition… and plan to keep an eye out on the movie’s progress.
