‘Gravity’ Features High Intensity and Long Takes

‘Gravity’ Features High Intensity and Long Takes
Germain Lussier - /Film

Alfonso Cuaron both likes, and dislikes, the teaser trailer for his upcoming film Gravity. He told Hall H at Comic-Con a trailer full of explosions doesn’t really tell the true story of the movie. He said the movie is a very intense, emotional journey that puts the viewer in an immersive experience. Hopefully, that experience should make them feel like they’re floating in space. Plus, there’s no sound in space, so you can’t hear any explosions.

To illustrate, he showed a several minute long, long take featuring stars George Clooneyand Sandra Bullock at the moment where they realize this…

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Cobie Smulders as Wonder Woman… In ‘The Lego Movie’

Cobie Smulders as Wonder Woman… In ‘The Lego Movie’
Angie Han - /Film

Warner Bros. has been trying to get Wonder Woman to the big screen for years, and they’re finally on the verge of success. The catch? She’ll be rendered in Lego bricks rather than flesh and blood.

We’ve known for some time that Lego Batman and Superman would appear in the upcoming The Lego Movie, played by Will Arnett and Channing Tatum, respectively. During today’s Warner Bros. panel at San Diego Comic-Con, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller and co-director Chris McKay revealed that they’d also be joined by Justice League teammates Lego Wonder Woman, voiced by Cobie Smulders, and…

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SUPERBATMAN! — Zack Snyder to Direct Crossover Film

SUPERBATMAN! — Zack Snyder to Direct Crossover Film
Russ Fischer

OK, here’s the official word about the future of the DC Universe on screen via Warner Bros. Or the official suggestion. Zack Snyder took the stage at the end of the DC panel, gesturing that moderator Chris Hardwick should move aside. Snyder said, “I’m gonna take the lectern from you, because some shit’s going to happen up here.”

Snyder continued:

It’s official that we are going to make another Superman movie. And you say, Zack, what is the movie about? But you don’t want me to tell you that. You want to go and see the movie. But I can say that maybe there’s a single element that will…

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‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ — Joss Whedon Reveals the Sequel!

‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ — Joss Whedon Reveals the Sequel!

Because there’s so much info on this, I’m going to quote several sources on this. So instead of making this a Linked List post to a single item, this is a big conglomeration of info about the second Avengers film.

First up, Russ Ficher of /Film:

Joss Whedon took the stage at Hall H today to intro a brief teaser clip for a new film. The footage featured animated close-ups of metal being pounded into shape as we hear clips of dialogue from The Avengers. But as the metal object revolves and the camera pulls back the head of Ultron is revealed.

Smash cut to title: The Avengers: Age of…

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‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Theatrical Trailer

‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Theatrical Trailer

I have a whole lot of saved stuff coming out of San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) over the weekend that I’m still sifting through. I feel about like Dug from Up: “Hey, this thing looks cool, I think I’ll post… SQUIRREL!”

This was the first item to catch my attention this morning when I looked at my queue, there will be more!

So this second film in The Hunger Games universe is directed by Francis Lawrence and featured all the same primary cast members, including of course, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark. Many of the cast members appeared on stage at…

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Welcome to Battle School — ‘Ender’s Game’ Clip

Welcome to Battle School — ‘Ender’s Game’ Clip

Well, it appears that Battle School ain’t like dustin crops boy! The aliens invaded and it must never be allowed to happen again!

I know nothing of the book series, but those who do tell me that this film is going to be good. And I’m looking forward to it, for sure.

But don’t take my word for it, let Colonel Graff convince you in a message to his young cadets preparing for battle training in this first clip from Ender’s Game.

‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ — Electro!

‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ — Electro!

You all already know how I can’t wait to not see this film, but, well, you know, it’s my duty to share this with you I suppose.

This is a trailer for a panel from San Diego Comic Con, but it’s the first look we’ve gotten at Jamie Foxx as Electro. It seems that whatever the deal is, and whatever is going on here, he can “feel it in his veins” or something. Man, can I not wait to not see this second installment in the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. Ugh.

But for you nu-Spidey lovers (crazy though you may be), here you are.

‘The Fifth Estate’ Trailer Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch

‘The Fifth Estate’ Trailer Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch

Is he a hero or a traitor? Is he a threat to national security? This upcoming film is Based on the books Inside WikiLeaks: My Time With Julian Assange At The World’s Most Dangerous Website (by former Assange ally Daniel Domscheit-Berg) and WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange’s War On Secrecy (by David Leigh and Luke Harding). It stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Assange.

I think I’d like to see this.

Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of classified information, WikiLeaks forever changed the game. Now, in a dramatic thriller based on real…

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Hudgens “Wanted To Play Prostitute” & ‘Frozen Ground’ Trailer

Hudgens “Wanted To Play Prostitute” & ‘Frozen Ground’ Trailer
Catherine Earp - Digital Spy

Heat quotes Hudgens as saying at an Apple Store Q&A: “I always wanted to play a really heavy role. I remember being like 12 I think and being like, ‘I want to play a prostitute and do drugs’.”

She also discussed a scene where she had to pole dance: “It’s nerve-wracking that’s for sure. My heart was beating out of my chest while we filmed it.

Uhh, okay. Weird, messed up even, but okay.

However, while I’m not a big fan of Hudgens, the film does actually look intersting. We in the States have to wait until August 23, but if you happen to be in the U.K. the film comes out on…

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‘Turbo’ Wins Wednesday But Faces Animation Fatigue

‘Turbo’ Wins Wednesday But Faces Animation Fatigue
Pamela McClintock - The Hollywood Reporter

Another salvo in the 2013 summer animation wars was fired Wednesday as DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox’s Turbo opened at the midweek box office.

According to matinee returns, Turbo should gross in the $6 million range for the day, likely enough to top the Wednesday box office chart and edge out Despicable Me 2, Universal’s megahit.

Turbo is eyeing a five-day debut in the $35 million range, a solid but unspectacular start. Box office observers believe the 3D toon could suffer from animation fatigue, considering it opens only two weeks after Despicable 2 and four weeks after…

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