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Who Will Play Iron Man?

Well, according to Cinescape.com, a regular contributor of theirs sent in some juicy info, apparently overheard at the Marvel Forum at Comic-Con. Apparently, she overheard possible Paramount executives say that Tom Cruise is still up for the role. That he in fact has it “in the bag”. I remember he was attached to play Tony Stark/ Iron Man at one point, ….

The Voice of Optimus Prime?

I have confirmed reports from 2 sources, AICN anhd LatinoReview, that the voice of Optimus Prime in Michael Bay’s upcoming live-action Transformers movie will be the original voice of the character from the animated series, Peter Cullen. This comes straight from Comic-Con.

Frank Miller’s 300 Exclusive

Based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller (Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns, Ronin), the brutal 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae between 300 Spartans and a massive Persian army will hit theaters on March 16, 2007. Zack Snyder (upcoming: Watchmen and Rainbow Six), who did an unexpectedly great job on theDawn of the Dead remake, even satisfying hardcore fans of the George ….

Thor and Fantastic Four 2 Updates

While speaking at Charlotte’s Heroes Convention 2006 J. Michael Straczynski let slip that David Goyer, writer of Blade and Batman Begins, is set to write a treatment for a Thor film. It’s not known whether that means he’s rewriting the script that Mark Protosevich has already written, or coming up with something completely new. Based on the legendary thunder deity, Thor might not seem like the perfect superhero-comic-to-film. The story ….

Superman Returns Shatters IMAX Records

Largest domestic seven-day total at $6.83 million Largest domestic seven-day per screen average at $89,804 Largest international seven-day-day per screen average at $67,888 IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Superman Returns grossed $108 million at the domestic box office in 4,065 locations over the extended fourth of July weekend, and that Superman Returns: ….

First Transformers Movie Now Trailer Online!

Dueling alien races, the Autobots and the Decepticons, bring their destructive battle to Earth on July 4, 2007, with Michael Bay at the helm. Just in time for this holiday, the first teaser trailer from the Transformers has finally hit. Check out the only warning we’ll get when the big robots hit earth next year RIGHT HERE

First Spider-Man 3 Trailer Goes Live!

Let’s not ruin this moment with a lot of talk. See Spidey fight Thomas Hayden Church… and his own evil self RIGHT HERE

Snyder Gets Watchmen

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Zach Snyder, who is currently working hard on Frank Miller’s 300 and also developing Rainbow Six, based on the Tom Clancy best-selling book and video game series, has stepped up to the plate to develop and direct Watchmen, the seminal DC limited series created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Alex Tse, who wrote the Spike Lee-directed Showtime gang drama Sucker Free City, is writing the script ….

Wachowskis Helming Live Action Speed Racer?

With 2006 being the 40th Anniversary of Speed Racer, the rumor mill is a buzz with mutterings of a live action movie from the Wachowski brothers. While Speed Racer fans await the good news, the folks at Art Asylum are bringing out a new toy line packaged with all new, original animated promotional shorts that will be comprised of ….

Superman Returns in IMAX 3D One Day Early

Superman Returns is the world’s first live-action Hollywood feature to be converted from 2D to IMAX 3D format. IMAX is using its proprietary 2D to 3D conversion technology to convert approximately 20 minutes of the film into An IMAX 3D Experience. And this eye-popping goodness will be on-screen one day earlier than it’s standard cinema counterpart. ….

Third Superman Returns Trailer Hits Net

Do you wanna see the best Superman Returns trailer yet? The site says that it’s the trailer attached to X3, but I didn’t see any of this cool stuff. Maybe I was too focused on the impending X-Men action. I will admit, there are some spoilers in this trailer, but not enough to prevent the huge anticipation for Superman Returns. In other ….

New Ghost Rider Trailer Breeds Fear

The general reaction to the new Ghost Rider trailer seems to be positive. It looks like a film with heart, and a character that people will believe in. I am cautiously optimistic about what will happen when Ghost Rider opens in theaters on February 16, 2007. I’ve seen the best, goose-bump raising trailers just get slaughtered by the full-length ….

Exclusive new X-Men 3 photos

I have just posted some new behind the scenes photos from X Men 3, courtesy of Fox. Brett Ratner directs some of the X Men through scenes for the film, as well as some new profile shots of the stars. Head over to the Film Library to see the new pics RIGHT HERE

Superman Returns Trailer 2

The thundering smooth pulse of Superman theme music, as the Man of Steele returns to the sky, and theaters, on June 30, 2006. Bryan Singer’s Superman is sure to bring something completely new to the franchise, and there is certainly a lot to live up to (well… at least parts 1 and 2). But I know Singer is up ….

Movie trailer madness

That’s right, it’s madness… madness I tell you. Get ready to close your office door, get the emergency screensaver cocked (in case the boss shows up) and call your client back after a very, very important “meeting”, because the trailer gods have smiled upon us tonight. Now, some of these trailers have been around a ….