Jan 08 2009
Movie News (January 8th, 2009)
This just in. This just in. If you have yet to see Curious Case of Benjamin Button, get your ass off what ever crappy show you’re watching and do yourself a favor for the month and enjoy quite possibly the best film of 2008. That is all…we now return you to your regularly scheduled movie news segment…
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New set photos from Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds.
Batman co-star dies. Pat Hingle, known for his many TV and film roles, but most known for the Batman comissioner on the 1989 popular cult film, Batman, has died at the age of 84. This Bat signal is going out for you.
Full body shot of actress Carla Gugino on set, dressed as her character, porn star Elektra Luxxx, in Women in Trouble.
Quite possibly one of the worst one sheets (theatrical movie poster) in recent history. This gaudy monstrosity is for the new Street Fighter film. Whoooo. My ears are still full of tears… whether they are from pain or laughter I can’t yet decipher.
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New photos from the Heroes Spoiler page with Sylar in Swat gear.
New photos of Lost crew from the Lost Spoiler page in familiar jump suits.
If you’re reading this blog page, Transformers is probably not on your “to do” movie list…but still, it’s news…The Chevy Volt is officially Jolt, “The robot comes with ‘electro whips’ which make him an ‘almost unstoppable whirlwind of crackling energy.”
“Guillermo Del Toro has officially denied Net rumors that sprang up on the weekend that “The Hobbit” would not see release until 2012. The film remains on course for a late 2011 release…”
September 18th, 2009 is the set date for 20th Century Fox’s Diablo Cody penned Jennifer’s Body. Karyn Kusama directs this horror comedy with sharp wit, starring Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody and J.K. Simmons.
And lastly….a note and tip of the hat to….
“The last VHS wholesaler in the United States is closing up shop, effectively signaling the end of the video tape format once and for all…”
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Alright, news over for the day…have you gone to see Benjamin Button yet? MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!