Movie Monsters Size

With the news of Godzilla on it's way, I stumbled across this pretty cool scale pic of well known movie monsters.

We've already had King Kong fighting a T-Rex, and Godzilla Vs ManyACreature. Unfortunately I'd say we're a few years from Godzilla Vs Cloverfield, but we can live in hope.

Hangovers, Godzilla and Iron Man

Sunday night. I type.

First up is a new Hangover Part III image featuring Ken Jeong's crazy-Asian drug dealer Mr. Chow dropping into Vegas.

 

Director Todd Phillips has stated that this will be the final chapter in the trilogy, and judging by the trailer and posters, this is definitely the case. He has also said that number 3 will break from the format of the previous 2, so don't expect Alan to drug them all again and someone goes missing....

The usual suspects are returning of course. Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper (*swoon*) and Justin Bartha are all reprising their roles. Also returning is Part 1's stripper Heather Graham, and it wouldn't be a Hangover with Mike Tyson popping in. Part III will see new excellent additions in the form of John Goodman and Melissa McCarthy. And I'm not forgetting Arrested Development's (Roll on May 26th!) Jeffrey Tambor!

Here's the first TV spot for HP3, expect to see it all over your screens for the next month and a half until it's May 24th release:

A production video from the 2014 reboot of the radioactive giant lizard franchise, Godzilla, has found it's way online.

The simple tale of a giant radioactive lizard, who awakens after eons of slumber and attacks a city, will be brought to us by Monsters director Gareth Edwards. There's already some pretty cool names attached to star in this, such as Kick-Ass Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston. As you can see from the production video, destruction will be huge theme of this one. Savage.

I'll end with a bit of Iron Man 3 news. The first clip from the film is online, and it shows Tony Stark taunting his latest enemy.

Looking forward to it to make it's way to cinemas on the 25th? Well I know I am! So much so I'm going to see 1 and 2 on the 24th, followed by a midnight screening of 3. I'm even bringing my Iron Man themed 3D glasses.

Don't even care.

Time Travel, Evil, End of the World and Chevy Chase

The Evil Dead remake is on track for it's April 19th release and is currently voted better than the original of the same name from 1981 (there's a .3 point difference) according to imdb. For those not familiar with the franchise, there are already 3 films - The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness. All 3 are brought to life by director/writer Sam Raimi, also known for his Spider-Man movies with Tobey Maguire. The premise for the movie involves five friends going to a remote cabin, where they find a Book of the Dead. They unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival.
Having watched the originals as a teen, I loved the whole feel and cult element of these films (and still do), so I will definitely be heading to see this one.
Here's the red-band trailer for it. Be warned, if you're in anyway not a horror fan and are squeamish, don't watch it!

There are plans for a sequel already in motion, as well as a sequel to the original Army of Darkness (YAY!) AND even a 7th cross-over film. I look forward to this.

Hot Tub Time Machine was a comedy from 2010 which revolved around 4 friends travelling back to 1986 in a hot tub....time machine. Yeah, I don't know either. Although it was no Back to the Future or FAQ About Time Travel (trust me, it's brilliant), HTTM had it's moments. Plus....you know, time travel. Today at WonderCon (Another nerd..."imagineer" convention), star of HTTM Craig Robinson, told ComingSoon.net that a sequel is beginning filming in June. This can only be good news!

Speaking of Craig Robinson and WonderCon, he's there promoting This Is The End. This comedy is going to be good. In a nutshell it's a bunch of actors playing themselves at a party in James Franco's house when the apocalypse hits. It will have the likes of James Franco (of course), Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Jonah Hill, Jason Segel, Michael Cera, even Emma Watson and Rihanna! That last link was done on purpose. I still believe Rihanna is just Will Smith in a wig. Still would though.

Due for a June release, this will no doubt be the comedy of the summer. There will no doubt be plenty more trailers for this, but I will avoid as to not spoil it for myself!

Speaking of reboots of 1980s movies, was anyone else a fan of the National Lampoon's, John Hughes written, Harold Ramis directed classic Vaction movies? Of course you were! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, sort it out. Watch them now. They're classics.

In the event you haven't, they're about a family called the Griswolds, who drive cross-country (the states in the first and best one), for a holiday. This isn't as simple as it sounds, and the trouble that ensues is hilarious. Chevy Chase is best known for his role as head of the family, Clark Griswold. It's been reported that Chase is now reprising his role as this character in an upcoming sequel/remake of the same name, with Ed Helms (The Hangover & The Office) at the....ehem....Helm....

Helms will play the son of the originals, "Rusty", who is now all grown up and is planning a vacation with his wife Christina Applegate and their family.

Chase is a comedy legend, starring in classics such as Caddyshack , Fletch, Three Amigos and more recently comedy gold Community. Given Chase's comedy background, one would hope his casting is a wise choice, and will in no doubt help promote the movie to Vacation fans. But given recent reports his attitude and treatment for other cast members leaves a lot to be desired. I do however, hope I'm wrong and he manages to bring back the classic Griswold charm.

And sure as long as it's got this, it'll be grand:

The Making Of Animation in the 1930s

This is a cool little video I've stumbled upon which shows the process in which cartoons went through back in the 1930s when being made. The sheer physical effort gone into each one is extraordinary.

Amazing Addition

Filming for the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is in full swing. Wahey.

Due out in 2014, this sequel sees superhero Spider-Man aka Peter Parker aka Tobey....I mean Andrew Garfield, fighting new enemies Rhino (played by Paul Giamatti) and Electro (Jamie Foxx). Emma Stone is returning as love interest Gwen Stacy, who's Father's wish was for Peter to ensure her safety by staying away. We'll see how long that lasts. This may be a bit easier though, with the introduction of well known character Mary Jane Watson (brought to life by Kirsten Du....I mean Shailene Woodley). Two girls AND two bad guys?! Triangles galore in this one! Not to mention old friend Harry Osborne (James Fra....Ok. I'll stop. Dane DeHaan.) will be on the scene too.

Anyways, back to the news.

For those not following director Marc Webb (perfect name really) on twitter, he has been updating on the production of the film. Various bits and bobs, such as images of sets of OsCorp and Ravencroft Institute. He's on "Day 38" now, so worth a follow for updates on progress. Today, he announced addition of ex-The Office star B.J. Novak.

 

Best known for his roles in The Office and Inglorious Basterds, there is already speculation over who Novak will portray. Fans seem to think it may be Alistair Smythe - son of mad scientist Spencer Smythe (who creates robots known as Spider-Slayers, designed to hunt Spider-Man), who carries on his work after his fathers death. Or Dr. Otto Gunther Octavius, better known as Doctor Octopus. 

Time shall tell, but it's a great addition to an already amazing cast!