TM Movie News: The Revamped, Giant-Sized Spectacular!

- by The Rajun Cajun, 11 February 2013

Happy Monday, Trash Mutant! I’ve got a ton of great movie news up for you today, so let’s get right to it!

[Editor's note: We're also trying out something of a new format for Trash Mutant Movie News, so please let us know in the comments what you thought about today's column's look!]

The Amazing Spider-Man II:

In many of the Spider-Man video games, the one throwaway villain they always seem to shoehorn in there is the Rhino. Apparently, Paul Giamatti is in talks to play the character in the upcoming film, making it the second villain behind Electro.

• RC Says: Wait, what? Well… I dunno. The character’s always been so minor, so personally I don’t think he’ll be playing a big role in the movie’s plot. Plus, you already have Electro as the main villain. Do we really want a cluttered Spider-Man movie after "Spier-Man 3"? No, and chances are that the studio doesn’t either. What are you doing Sony?

Since the film has begun production, Mark Webb posted this photo with the caption “happy birthday”:

Huh.

In the Ultimate Universe, locker fourteen was the home of the alien symbiote that is Venom. Not only that, but February 6, the day that this was posted, is the birthday of Dane DeHann, who will be playing Harry Osborn in the film. Will Harry don the Venom suit in the anticipated sequel?

• RC Says: Damn, Venom too? This is a dangerous game that Sony is playing. Too many villains didn’t work the last time they tried it, so what makes them think it’ll work this time? We’ll see, but I do not approve of this if this is for real. There was talk a little while back of making a Venom spin-off movie, so maybe this is the beginning of that? We’ll see.
  

Ant-Man, Dr. Strange, and… Hulk 2?:

A few weeks ago, I told you that Ant-Man would be finishing “Phase Two” of Marvel’s Avengers installments. Now, confirmed by Marvel themselves, Ant-Man will be kick-starting Phase Three, instead. Not only that, but Dr. Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, will be getting his own film in this new phase as well.

• RC Says: Alright, Ant-Man first: I think this will help the character even more, now that I think about it. I mean, when Phase One began with "Iron Man", did anyone actually think he’d be as popular as he is today? Methinks that Ant-Man will be following those same armored footsteps. And Dr. Strange? Hell yes! The Sorcerer Supreme is a fantastic character, and it’s about time they green-lit the movie. Way to go, Marvel! I fan-cast Jim Caviezel!
  

Latino Review, a site whose track record has been fairly accurate when discussing “exclusive” information, had some interesting news regarding the Hulk. Whether this is accurate has yet to be seen, so there may be some potential spoilers in this story. Supposedly, the Avengers 2 will end with the Hulk being sent into space, recreating the popular comic book story Planet Hulk. The plan, as many have speculated, is that the next Hulk film will indeed be Planet Hulk, and that Avengers 3 will feature the Hulk coming back to Earth, making it Avengers 3: World War Hulk.

• RC Says: I’m kinda torn. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the WWH storyline, but I’m not crazy about it potentially being the basis for Avengers 3… IF that happens, anyway. I want me some Ultron for Avengers 3. Besides, in the comics, it was the Illuminati that sent him away. That’s why he was so angry when he came back (well, that and some other stuff that I won’t get into). After the events in "The Avengers", why would anyone wanna send him anywhere? I’m calling shenanigans. Shenanigans!
  

Entourage:

Confirmed by Warner Bros. and executive producer Mark Wahlberg, Entourage, the hit HBO series that concluded in 2011 will be getting a feature film. The screenplay has been written by the show’s creator, Doug Ellin, and according to him, the film will take place six months after the events of the show’s final episode. While the release date still hasn’t been set in stone, Wahlberg said that they are looking to shoot this summer.

• RC Says: Yes! This show was fantastic. This has been a rumor for quite some time, so it’s excellent to finally have confirmation. As long as Ellin’s writing it and the gang is all coming back, nothing can go wrong. Great stuff!

Evil Dead:

The MPAA, the group responsible for tagging the ratings on upcoming films, finally saw Evil Dead, and gave it an NC-17 rating.

• RC Says: If this doesn’t get you excited, nothing will. That means that this movie will be so gory, so sexy, and so wrong, that the MPAA feels that people under seventeen shouldn’t even see it. Of course, if the studio wants this movie to play anywhere, they’ll have to cut it down so it can get the hard R-rating. But, if you’re like me, and will be buying that Unrated Blu-Ray and/or DVD, that won’t be such a big problem for you, because the “unrated version” of any movie is so much sweeter.

Iron Man 3:

There could be potential SPOILERS in this particular story, so read at your own risk! Toys, such as action figures, LEGO sets, and even bobble heads have been popping up all over the web, promoting the widely-anticipated film. Among them, Funko POP! released four bobble heads, and one of them has been getting quite a bit of attention online. There’s the normal Iron Man armor, War Machine, the Iron Patriot, and then the never-before-seen Deep-Space Armor. Unlike toy companies such as Hasbro, Funko POP! isn’t known for making bobble heads just for the heck of it. As War Machine and Iron Patriot have already been confirmed to be in the film, could this mean that there will be a potential Guardians of the Galaxy cameo? Because Iron Man will be joining the Guardians in the comic books within the next few months, a GotG cameo isn’t totally out of the question, as this new rumor has been widely speculated.

• RC Says: As a collector of these adorable little bobble heads (I’ve got all the Avengers and a Superman!), I can vouch that the company makes these little guys for a reason. I’m not saying that it’ll be a GotG cameo for sure, but the evidence certainly piles up. As, let’s face it, this is the one movie in Marvel’s upcoming arsenal that will be the hardest to sell. Introducing them early on in the most popular Avenger’s latest film would be incredibly smart on Marvel’s part. Besides! If any Avenger gets to witness Rocket Raccoon first, it needs to be Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark! Hilarity shall ensue!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas:

Because of the success of films like Horton Hears a Who and, more recently, The Lorax, Universal Pictures has announced that the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be getting the animated treatment as well. It will be directed by Pete Candeland.

• RC Says: It was only a matter of time, guys. I just hope that they at least keep that classic song. YOU’RE A FOWL ONE, MR. GRINCH! …Is it Christmas yet? Cause it should be.

Justice League:

The script has apparently been scrapped for the upcoming Justice League film. It was written by Will Beal (Gangster Squad), and by many sources, they’ve all claimed the same thing: it was awful. All plans have been reportedly been put on hold. Word is that, depending on how well Man of Steel does at the box-office, it will determine the Justice League film’s overall fate.

• RC Says: That’s a bummer, but that’s what they get for trying to rush it. Marvel didn’t take five movies to build up their crossover for nothing. Something like this takes time, and two years clearly isn’t enough. Serves ‘em right. …And Aquaman better be in the finished product… Martian Manhunter, too…

Sin City II:

The official release date for Sin City II has been confirmed for October 4, 2013.

• RC Says: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, and Jessica Alba as a stripper. Yeah, I’ll be there. The first one rocked.

Star Wars: Episode VII (and more!):

Recall that a while back that I reported that Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class) was most likely going to direct Star Wars, way before the JJ Abrams confirmation. As it turns out, he was signed on, and he wanted Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) to play the lead role. Could that mean that the main protagonist of the next Star Wars film is going to be a girl?

The plans to rerelease the old Star Wars movies in 3D have officially been put on hold to put full focus on making Episode VII.

JJ Abrams may be directing Star Wars VII, but he’s not loving the 2015 release date. Reportedly, he’s “not committed” to it, so don’t be surprised if you hear the news that this movie could be pushed back a year or two.

• RC Says: But is that really sad news? As a Star Wars fan, I think the longer he has to work on it, the better the finished product. Besides! With "Avengers 2", "Pirates of the Caribbean 5", "Fantastic Four", and "Ant-Man" all coming out that same year (among other things), saving Star Wars for a later date might just be the smart thing to do. Either way, I believe in you JJ Abrams! You are my Nerd King!

There’s also word that besides Episode VII, they’re looking to make spin-off standalone movies. The rumors include, so far: A solo-Yoda movie, a Han Solo film that takes place before Episode IV, and a Boba Fett movie that takes place around episodes IV, V, and VI.

• RC Says: Alright, a Yoda movie? No thanks, sirs and madams. I do NOT desire sitting through an entire movie where the main character “talks like this, he does.” No! As for the others? Bring them the hell on! Whether it’ll end up being Harrison Ford or not, a Han Solo spin-off would be amazing. Plus, who doesn’t wanna see more Chewie? And a Boba Fett movie?! Come on and make this happen already, Disney! I’m throwing my money at the screen, but nothing’s happening!

X-Men: Days of Future Past:

Anna Paquin, Sean Ashmore, and Ellen Page will be coming back as Rogue, Iceman, and Kitty Pryde, respectively, for X-Men: Days of Future Past. When asked about the film’s script, Mark Millar (the head of Fox’s Marvel movie projects) claimed that the Sentinels (the giant robots that hunt mutants) will be in it, and that “Kitty Pryde fans will not be disappointed.”

• RC Says: Couldn't care less about Rogue and Iceman, to be honest, but I love me some Kitty Pryde and Ellen Page! Kitty’s one of my favorite X-Men, and the character played a big role in the comic in which this story’s based on. The Sentinels too.This only makes sense, folks.

STUFF YOU SHOULD LOOK AT:

Paperman:

This is the animated short that appeared before Disney’s Wreck-It-Ralph. It was extremely charming, and you should look at it if you like classic Disney animation!

Fast & Furious 6 (Trailer):

The Super Bowl was last weekend, so that means some pretty great trailers are out now. You should look at this one because the Rock and Vin Diesel will beat you if you don’t! Well, not really… But look at it anyway!

Iron Man 3 (Trailer):

Well… It’s not much of a trailer as much as it is an actual scene from the movie. Still, it looks intense, and you should look at it because Robert Downey Jr. will just stare at you intently until you do!

The Lone Ranger (Trailer):

If there’s one non-superhero movie I’m looking forward to this year, it’d be The Lone Ranger. He’s not a superhero, right? I mean, he’s got a mask, but… Well, anyway, this trailer looks amazing, and I can’t wait for it. You should watch it because Armie Hammer is a dream boat and Johnny Depp is Tonto!

Star Trek Into Darkness (Trailer):

If Lone Ranger counts as a superhero, then I take back what I said about looking forward to a non-superhero movie this year, and direct it at Star Trek. Dude, this movie is going to make a butt-load of money, and rightfully so. You should look at it because JJ Abrams is your Nerd King, and you will bow before him!

And that’ll do it for this week’s installment of Movie News! What was your favorite story this week? Do you want Paul Giamatti to be the Rhino? Will Venom make his appearance in the next Spider-Man? Who’s looking forward to Dr. Strange, Sin City, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and all those other movies that will no doubt be awesome? Oh, and what are your thoughts on this Justice League business? Do you honestly feel that it’ll happen in 2015, let alone at all? Look at those trailers and "Paperman", folks. Be good to one another, and until next time!

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