TM Movie News: Marvel Movie Madness Monday!

- by Steve Garcia, 8 April 2013

Marvel Movie Madness Monday! A Multitude of Miraculous and Marvelous Trailers! Much More Maniacal Movies coming to a theater new you! It’s Movie News time! …Today’s Movie News is brought to you by the letter M.

Anchorman: The Legend Continues:

As this movie continues to get a more impressive cast, Nicole Kidman, Vince Vaughn, and Luke Wilson have just signed on to be in "Anchorman: The Legend Continues" to play “tiny parts.” It has also been revealed that Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) may or may not have a son in the sequel.

• Steve Says: Yay! More funny people! Not sure how I feel about Ron Burgundy raising a child, but hey, with this cast and crew? I trust ‘em. Bring on the funny!

Evil Dead/Army of Darkness:

Director Fede Alarvez wants his Evil Dead reboot to crossover with Raimi’s cult classic, Army of Darkness. His ultimate goal with this franchise is to release the reboot while Raimi works on Army of Darkness 2. After the two films have been released comfortably, the final film in the installment would be a crossover epic.

• Steve Says: Dude. Yes! We get a brilliant remake to compliment an inevitable brilliant sequel, only to put it all together in one brilliant blockbuster. We can have our cake and eat it, too. Brilliant! Don’t let me down, guys!

Finding Dory:

Disney and Pixar have officially announced a sequel to the smash hit, Finding Nemo. This film will reportedly take place a year after the events in the original film, and will follow the adventures of Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres). Many characters including Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould) are expected to reprise their roles for the sequel. Its official release date is November 25, 2015.

• Steve Says: See, I was very skeptical to put this up because I wholeheartedly thought this was an April Fool’s joke. So if it is, and I don’t know about it, don’t be mad! But, since I’ll be treating this as an actual thing until I’m told otherwise, here’s my two cents: I’m in. I adored the first one (who didn’t?), and Pixar wouldn’t bother making it if they didn’t have an awesome story to tell. Now all I need is for Brad Bird to announce an "Incredibles" sequel, and I’ll be the happiest man ever.

Guardians of the Galaxy:

Actress Zoe Saldana (Columbiana, Avatar) is heavily rumored to play the part of Gamora in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

• Steve Says: She was my fan pick for the role! Yes! She looks good in body paint too, I might add. …Even if she was a giant cat person. …Shut up.

Marvel Cinematic Universe:

With the new release of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One box set, an interesting video featurette giving an in depth preview on what’s to come in the next batch of Marvel films. Among the footage shown, concept art of the Guardians of the Galaxy was showcased, as well as a first look on Falcon and Winter Soldier as they will appear in Captain America: Winter Soldier, and some HD screenshots of the Ant-Man footage shown as last year’s San Diego Comic Con:

Guardians of the Galaxy

Rocket Raccoon

Falcon

Captain America vs Winter Soldier

Winter Soldier

Ant-Man

Ant-Man

In other MCU-related news, more information has been announced concerning the S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series. It will be called Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as of right now to the studio executives, and will air in this autumn on ABC.

• Steve Says: If only the bad men hadn’t taken away that video. It was some gorgeous stuff. Basically, we all know that Phase 2 will be amazing, but this stuff just confirms it. Falcon looks awesome, Winter Soldier looks badass, Rocket Raccoon is adorable, and Ant-Man is going to be a sleeper hit (CALLING IT!). Great stuff.

Ninja Turtles:

Michael Bay’s produced Ninja Turtles film has been casted and is ready to shoot in New York. While the actors portraying the beloved turtles are all essentially unknown actors (Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Pete Ploszek, and Jeremy Howard), the film has just cast Will Arnett (Arrested Development) in an unknown role. This film is slated for 2014.

• Steve Says: My expectations of this film honestly couldn’t be lower, but I like Will Arnett. Just keep reminding yourselves that Bay is only producing, not directing.

(MORE) STUFF YOU SHOULD LOOK AT:

Carrie:

A remake of a popular Stephen King book/movie, look at it because Chloe Grace Moretz is an amazing actress and it looks creepy as hell!

Only God Forgives:

You know what movie was awesome? Drive. You know what made that movie? Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling. You know what’s in this movie? Nicolas Winding Refn directing Ryan Gosling again. Look at it because it’s going to be awesome!

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters:

Percy Jackson is back and he’s fighting godly things with godly things! Look at it because gods!

The Purge:

A movie about how, one day of the year where everything is legal and a man has to protect his family from something? Watch this trailer if that idea tickles your fancy!

This is the End:

Picture this: the world ends, and the only people you get to hang out with when it’s all said and done are Seth Rogan, James Franco, Jonah Hill, and pretty much anyone who was ever in Superbad. Not the characters they played, just them as people. An excellent concept for a film, look at this trailer!

White House Down:

It’s Independence Day meets Call of Duty! Look at this trailer if you like either of those things!

The Wolverine:

Fox’s favorite mutant is at it again, this time in Japan! Look at it because Wolverine!

You're Next:

It’s Home Alone, but with a whole family and it’s for adults! Also, puma people and excessive amounts of murdering! So… not Home Alone at all? Look at it!

The Hangover Part III:

A new poster was released showing off John Goodman’s character in the film where it apparently all ends. Look at it!

While I’d hate to end today’s article on a down note, I’d like to take this time to honor the deceased. A famous, wonderful, and fantastic film critic, Roger Ebert, passed away on April 4, 2013 at the age of 70. A legend, his movie reviews were knowledgeable, fair, and overall incredible reads. He was the critic. You will be missed, sir. We’ll see you at the movies.


And that’ll do it for this week’s edition of Movie News. What’s your take on all these Marvel movie stuffs? Do you think "Finding Dory" is a step in the right direction, or do you feel Pixar is wasting their time? What say you on this whole Evil Dead/Army of Darkness hubbub? And what about those trailers? "Carrie"? "Wolverine"? "Ryan Gosling"? "James Franco"?! As always, righteous readers, be good to one another. Rest in peace, Mr. Ebert.

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