Monday movie quote challenge #167
“Oh yes! A bolt of lightning into a huge copper conductor. I thought you lived at a school?”
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“The Wolverine” set for July 2013 release
20th Century Fox has set a release date for the Hugh Jackman “Wolverine” sequel, titled “The Wolverine.”
The film is now set for a July 23, 2013 release date, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Jackman returns as the title character, based on the Marvel Comics mutant who first appeared in “Incredible Hulk” No. 181 in 1974. Wolverine is considered the most popular of the X-Men, and now appears in the X-Men titles, his own solo series, and Marvel’s Avengers comic books.
Jackman has starred as Wolverine in three previous “X-Men” films and in “Wolverine: Origins.” (And, SPOILER WARNING, perhaps, has a brief, but excellent, moment in “X-Men: First Class.”)
James Mangold is the director of the film, which is said to be loosely based on the Chris Claremont-Frank Miller “Wolverine” miniseries and will be set in Japan.
- Matt Price
New Amazing Spider-Man trailer released
Sony has just released a new trailer for this summer’s “Amazing Spider-Man,” starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Rhys Ifans’ Lizard also makes an appearance in the new trailer. Marc Webb directs the film, which is set for a July 3 release. I think this shows a little more what type of humor and action to expect in the reboot. What do you think?
- Matt Price
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Monday movie quote challenge #166
“If you want me to keep my mouth shut, it’s gonna cost you some dough. I figure a thousand bucks is reasonable, so I want two.”
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‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ 3-D Blu-ray review
If you’ve been holding out for the ultimate edition of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” it’s available in a four-disc set that includes a 3-D Blu-ray.
This edition contains more than three hours of bonus content.
“Dark of the Moon” may be the most technically adept of the robot-fighting series, and director Michael Bay has proved himself with this film as one of the directors who has a handle on how to use 3-D filmmaking. If you’re looking for a film to show off your new 3-D television with, this could be a good choice, as the movie starts off with a strong 3-D element. Unfortunately, the plot is labyrinthine, and the film’s ending drags on for too long, overshadowing the strong beginning.
“Hunger Games,” “John Carter” among anticipated films in early 2012
Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth) in THE HUNGER GAMES.
Winter/Spring movie preview
From late-opening Oscar hopefuls and long-shelved comedies to 3-D blockbuster rereleases to fledgling action franchises, the crowded cinematic calendar for early 2012 offers a wide array of choices. Films scheduled for release include “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 3-D,” “The Woman in Black,” “Safe House,” “The Vow,” “John Carter” and “The Hunger Games.”
BY BRANDY MCDONNELL and MATTHEW PRICE
Entertainment Writers
For film fans, the long winter and spring months can be the most confusing of the year.
Late-opening Oscar hopefuls and long-shelved comedies, 3-D blockbuster rereleases and fledgling action franchises getting a jump on the summer tent-pole season all share the crowded slate. Plus, Hollywood makes room for plenty of romance for Valentine’s Day, family-friendly fare for spring break and environmentally conscious documentaries for Earth Day.
From Daniel Radcliffe’s first post-Harry Potter role in “The Woman in Black” to Pixar Animation whiz Andrew Stanton’s live-action adaptation of Edward Rice Burrough’s “John Carter,” the cinematic calendar for the first few months of 2012 has its potential bright spots. But none is burning quite so fiercely as “The Hunger Games,” the feverishly anticipated first big-screen treatment for the popular post-apocalyptic young-adult book series.
Remember, moviegoers, Hollywood often shuffles release dates for their films, so check your local movie listings before heading out to the theater.
Planet 46 Comics: Miranda Kerr’s Wonder Woman costume; Crow reboot; Green Arrow on TV
On the Planet 46 Comics show: Supermodel Miranda Kerr is Wonder Woman, “The Crow” reboot gets a director, and a Green Arrow show is on the way.
Happy Groundhog Day 2012!
Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day."
I try to celebrate Groundhog Day — also my birthday — with a viewing of “Groundhog Day,” with Bill Murray, whenever possible.
In the film, Phil Connors (Murray), a Pittsburgh weatherman, finds himself reliving Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania,over and over again. Except for him, no one remembers living the previous day.
For my review of the film, and to check out the trailer, read my 2011 post on the holiday.
- Matt Price
Monday movie quote challenge #165
“This is your life and it’s ending one minute at a time.”
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Monday movie quote challenge #164
“Now you listen to me, I’m an advertising man, not a red herring. I’ve got a job, a secretary, a mother, two ex-wives and several bartenders that depend upon me, and I don’t intend to disappoint them all by getting myself ‘slightly’ killed.”
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