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Yvan Quinet created this Lethal Weapon print. Perfection! If you’re so inclined, you can check out more of Yvan’s art.

I love Paul Smith’s clever commentary on our current situation! To see more of Paul’s art, check out his website.

The poster and trailer for The King’s Man are here! I’m diggin’ that trailer!
As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King’s Man.
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Based on the Comic Book “The Secret Service” by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons
Produced by: Matthew Vaughn, David Reid, Adam Bohling
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, with Djimon Hounsou, and Charles Dance

Oscar Martinez created the Rocky art above. You can see more of his art here.

Chris Hayner, at Gamespot, came up with a piece called Demolition Man Easter Eggs: All The References And Things You Didn’t Know. My guess, is our regular readers will know most of these, but then again, unless you click over, how can you be sure? At any rate, here are three of my favorites and thoughts on them…
3. Modern-day LA almost looked very different: When John Spartan goes in to capture Simon Phoenix, he’s brought to the scene by helicopter. Originally, director Marco Brambilla and his team planned to use a blimp in the scene. However, due to the fire effects used in the scene and the presence of heavy winds, it was decided that would be too dangerous.
(While I think blimps are cool, that helicopter scene with Stallone bunging jumping to the rooftop while under fire set the tone for a great action movie! I wish Demolition Man had leaned harder into that than some of the comedy elements. – Craig)
5. Another Simon Phoenix: According to many sources, including AMC, Snipes was not the first choice to play the villainous Simon Phoenix. Stallone actually wanted Jackie Chan in the role. However, Chan reportedly turned it down because he didn’t believe his fans wanted to see him play a bad guy.
(Jackie Chan would have made a great Simon Phoenix, but I’m glad the role went to Snipes. My guess is if Chan had accepted the part, the comedy elements would have increased. – Craig)
10. Sandra Bullock wasn’t the first choice for Huxley: Originally, Lori Petty (Tank Girl, Point Break, A League of Their Own) was cast in the role and even shot a scene. “It just wasn’t working,” the director said.
(Bullock was perfectly cast, but I would love to see the scenes shot with Petty. – Craig)

The poster and trailer for Most Wanted both look good!
Inspired by a gripping true story, an investigative reporter (Josh Hartnett) fights to expose the twisted truth behind a heroin bust orchestrated by dirty cops to frame an innocent man – sentencing him to life in a Thai prison.

Both the poster and trailer for The Rental give off a creepy vibe. The poster also projects a different kind of movie than the trailer. My last comment is: I hope the trailer doesn’t give away too much.
Directed by: Dave Franco
Starring: Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand, Jeremy Allen White, Toby HussTwo couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Dan Stevens and Alison Brie star in this unnerving and sophisticated debut thriller from Dave Franco (NEIGHBORS, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, THE DISASTER ARTIST).

This morning we have the trailer to Deep Blue Sea 3. I’m not expecting Jaws or even Deep Blue Sea goodness, but will check it out when it hits cable.
The #OfficialTrailer for #DeepBlueSea3. From director John Pogue (The Quiet Ones), comes the killer third installment of the shark franchise. Starring #TaniaRaymonde, Nathaniel Buzolic, Emerson Brooks, Bren Foster & Reina Aoi. On Digital 7/28 and Blu-ray 8/25.

How about the poster and trailer to Browse?
What Richard wanted was a fresh start, what he got was a nightmare. “BROWSE” tells the story of Richard Coleman (Lukas Haas), an introverted man who becomes convinced that his identity has been hacked after dabbling in online dating. Desperate for clarity, Richard seeks to uncover the truth of who is trying to manipulate him and why, but the more he struggles with his futile investigation, the further he’s cast into an insurmountable web of paranoia that threatens to destroy his thinning hold on reality.

Finally the trailer for Train to Busan Presents Peninsula has arrived. The action has ramped up but will it have the heart of the original? I’m excited to find out.
Four years after South Korea’s total decimation in TRAIN TO BUSAN, the zombie thriller that captivated audiences worldwide, acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho brings us PENINSULA, the next nail-biting chapter in his post-apocalyptic world. Jung-seok, a soldier who previously escaped the diseased wasteland, relives the horror when assigned to a covert operation with two simple objectives: retrieve and survive. When his team unexpectedly stumbles upon survivors, their lives will depend on whether the best—or worst—of human nature prevails in the direst of circumstances.

Here we have the poster and trailer for Blood Vessel. I love the painted poster and the trailer has left me wanting to watch the movie!
Coming to VOD and On Demand on July 21st
Screen Fervor’s Jeremy Herbert hails the film as, “…impressive, original, and, most importantly, terrifying” while Culture Crypt’s Ian Sedensky says it’s, “…a terrific thriller with streamlined style that’s simply refreshingly entertaining.”
Co-written by Jordan Prosser, the film was co-written and directed by Justin Dix, award-winning special effects supervisor and director of Wicked of Oz studios. He has worked on such films as The Babadook, 100 Bloody Acres, Crawlspace, The Loved Ones, and Lake Mungo, on top of dozens others.
BLOOD VESSEL stars Alyssa Sutherland (VIKINGS), Robert Taylor (THE MATRIX), Nathan Phillips (SNAKES ON A PLANE), Christopher Kirby (DAYBREAKERS), John Lloyd Fillingham (HUNTERS), and Alex Cooke (PREACHER).
The film was produced by Justin Dix, Steven Matusko, Steven McKinnon, and Nathan Phillips with Veronica Sive, Silvio Salom, and William Byerley as co-producers. Corey Trent Ackerman, Jeff Harrison, and Brett Thornquest act as executive producers.

Robert Sammelin created this Over the Top poster. Sammelin, who lives in Sweden, is an Art Director and illustrator whose art can be found on video games, album covers, posters, illustrations, and comic books.
Sammelin is also the first featured artist at JoBlo’s Awesome Art We’ve Found on the Net: Artist’s Edition. If you click over you’ll see Sammelin’s riffs on Dirty Dancing; Escape from New York; Night of the Living Dead; Logan; Mad Max: Fury Road and more. Then jump over to Sammelin’s Instagram for the full load.

I hope you’re watching What We Do in the Shadows. It is the best movie to tv adaption yet. What We Do in the Shadows is funny and clever, but most folks I talk to haven’t checked it out.
Scott Beggs at Mental Floss has. He came up with 12 Regular Human Facts About What We Do in the Shadows. So without further delay, here are my top three facts and thoughts on ’em…
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS BEGAN AS A SHORT FILM, AND HAS TURNED INTO A FRANCHISE.
(I did know that What We Do in the Shadows is a television adaptation of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s What We Do In the Shadows movie. I’ve seen and loved it! What I didn’t know was the movie was an offshoot of their short film, What We Do in The Shadows: Interviews With Some Vampires. I will have to look for the short film! – Craig)
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS HOSTED AN EPIC GATHERING OF POP CULTURE VAMPIRES.
(In addition to a perfect cast, What We Do In the Shadows features a variety of guest stars such as Mark Hamill, Wesley Snipes, Craig Robinson, Haley Joe Osment, Taika Waititi, Tilda Swinton, Danny Trejo, Paul Reubens and Dave Bautista. – Craig)
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS CONSTANTLY REMINDS US THAT VAMPIRES ARE HUMANS, TOO.
(THAT is it! They are so relatable… except for the drinking human blood and turning into bats and stuff. – Craig)
If you haven’t checked out What We Do In the Shadows, please consider giving it a shot.

Zorik Istomin created this Sin City: A Dame to Kill For poster. Makes me wish Frank Miller would create some more Sin City yarns or movie adaptations.