CotT2 - Kraken's Revenge?

On Tuesday, Deadline gave the following news on the announcement of a sequel to the remake of Clash of the Titans:


Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures are moving ahead with a sequel to Clash of the Titans, which the studio would like as early as spring, 2012. But they will make the journey without Louis Leterrier, who will not return for an encore as director. Sam Worthington will return, as well as most every other character that survived. Greg Berlanti will write the story and the studio is already canvassing the agencies for a writer and director who can whip the movie into shape  to shoot before Worthington makes Avatar 2. Leterrier will remain peripherally involved as executive producer. It isn't unheard of for the original director of a big hit film to drop off the sequel--Doug Liman on The Bourne Identity comes to mind--and insiders swear that the Leterrier move was harmonious and are saying he wasn't of a mind to rush into another installment of Greek mythological mayhem. The original has grossed around $390 million, on a $120 million budget with no real gross outlay. By the time it's done, Clash will be one of the year's biggest hits.


Are they serious?  I mean, April Fool's has been and gone right?  The remake was awful, the critics panned it yet many people have gone to see it and it has made a mountain of cash for Warner Bros!  If they are doing this this then I seriously hope they are not going to make this in 3D (which they more than likely are) as the remake was absolutely awful in 3D.


Well, I think I know one movie I will not be paying to see in 2012...


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Iron Man 2

Today, I went to Vue Cinema, Basingstoke and saw an advance screening of Iron Man 2.

Robert Downey Jr returns to the role of billionaire industrialist Tony Stark who is also the armoured superhero Iron Man.
After announcing to the World at the end of the previous movie that he was Iron Man, everyone is aware of his dual identity, and he faces pressure from government, press and public to share his technology with the military, so with the help of Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes he fights to protect the suit by making new alliances...and confronting new enemies...as well as contending with his own mortality.

The movie has a strong cast with Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L Jackson joining Robert Downey Jr.

Oh, and for the geeks...there is something to see after the credits, I'm not saying what though!

It was a great movie, and the time flew by, never felt like it was two hours!

Iron Man 2 is rated 12A and is in UK cinemas nationwide 30th April.

Hot Tub Time Machine

This evening, I went to Odeon Cinema, Basingstoke and saw a preview screening of Hot Tub Time Machine.

Four friends who have become bored with their lives fall asleep in a hot tub and wake up to find themselves back in the 1980s! The usual time travel japes happen here with the future being altered by what they do in the 80s.

The movie has a great cast with the likes of John Cusack, Crispin Glover and Chevvy Chase who all work extremely well together in this movie.

Oh, and a highlight of the movie is Nick singing Let's Get It Started!

Hot Tub Time Machine is rated 15 and will be in UK cinemas nationwide 7th May.

Now, I need to check some stuff on Lougle...

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A Nightmare On Elm Street Motion Poster

I love A Nightmare On Elm Street, I saw the first movie when I was 13 and it got me interested in the horror genre, and I must admit this is one of the rare remakes/reboots/re-imaginings I have been looking forward to since I heard they were doing it.

I have just recently seen a motion poster for the movie (which seems to be quite a popular thing!) and thought I'd share a link for you to have a look too...make sure you have the volume up as well!

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/photosizer/upload/Ignition_NOES_MoPo.swf

If you want to download some posters wallpapers and screensavers don't forget to head to the official movie site, http://www.nightmareonelmstreet.com

A Nightmare On Elm Street is released in UK cinemas on 7th May and is rated 18

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3D Movies, What Is Going On?

Last year I watched 4 movies in the then "newfangled" Digital 3D.  First I saw the animated movies Monsters Vs Aliens and Ice Age 3 which were fun movies and the 3D was not too bad.  Next I saw The Final Destination, which was pretty good and had some good "pop out" and make you jump moments in it.  Finally I saw Avatar...the movie of all movies it would seem, and it is really good, and was awesome in 3D.

This year there are LOTS of 3D movies being released...but are they not not just jumping on the bandwagon?  Several of these movies were not shot in 3D and have been turned into 3D in post-production, which gives you some 3D effect, it it does not have proper perspective or depth as if the movie was actually shot in 3D.  Prime examples of movies that were made 3D in post production are Alice In Wonderland and Clash Of The Titans...and both movies I personally do not see what the point was in having any parts in 3D as most of it felt like it was still in 2D anyway.

The other thing about 3D movies is the price...sure, I understand this is a "new technology" that is being used, but does it really have to cost that much at the cinema?  Is it because of the glasses?  If that's the case perhaps we could get a discount if were bring a pair of glasses with us?

I guess the problem is that Avatar was way TOO successful and this is why production companies are now rushing to get thier precious 2D movies into post processing to make them 3D so that they make more cash, but by making a movie 3D in post production is not big and clever, in fact most movie goers will see that kind of movie and sadly will be put off seeing most other 3D movies.

I wonder, will the madness end before it is too late?  Somehow I seriously doubt it....

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