The Hardywood Holler! 03.01.06:The Quickie
Posted by David Hardy on 03.01.2006
A big Spidey teaser, Jurassic Park, Batman and Superman all return, Vince Vaughn is overpaid, Brokeback Mountain parodies and new movie haikus!
Episode XXIV: The Quickie
Well, here we are. We finally have a Spider-Man 3 poster! I got a hi-res version just for all my loving fans. I'm a bit intruiged by the costume as it is definitely darker, and the official site was making a big deal about him wearing a black costume. Anyway, without further ado...
What a great shot. I may be just imagining things, but is that something reflecting in his eye? To me it looks like someone holding something above their head, but I could be just crazy. Be sure to write in if you see anything too! Either way, I'm psyched for it!
Also, why not discuss this new poster in our very own Fan Forums?
Weekend Box Office
1. Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - $30.2 million ($30.2 million)
2. Eight Below - $15.7 million ($45 million)
3. The Pink Panther - $11.3 million ($61 million)
4. Date Movie - $9.2 million ($33.9 million)
5. Curious George - $7 million ($43.1 million)
6. Firewall - $6.2 million ($36.8 million)
7. Final Destination 3 - $5.3 million ($44.7 million)
8. Doogal - $3.6 million ($3.6 million)
9. Running Scared - $3 million ($3 million)
10. Freedomland - $2.9 million ($2.9 million)
I'm completely surprised that Madea's Family Reunion topped the box office, especially by such a big margin. Heh, I bet all those millions of people who saw it want their money back by now, as it was a stinker. I'm disappointed that Running Scared did so poorly, as it definitely a worthwhile movie. Same goes Freedomland, as any movie with Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore should be doing much better than that, though the promotion was very scarce. Speaking of scarce promotion, how about that Doogal? The only promotion I ever saw for that was... well... I honestly saw nothing. In fact, I only found out about it a couple weeks ago. Heck, maybe it was just last week, but that's very bad. Next week, 16 Blocks and Ultraviolet should do decent, while I'm unsure about Block Party and Aquamarine. I guess they'll have to depend on their respective target audeinces, blacks and kids.
Opening This Week
16 Blocks
Dave Chapelle's Block Party
Ultraviolet
Aquamarine
Note: These news bits aren't really organized in any way, so don't think the top one is more important than a middle or bottom one.
Chris Rock Thinks He Loves His Life The Story: Chris Rock is set to star in "I Think I Love My Life," a US remake of the French film "Chloe in the Afternoon." Rock wrote the screenplay for the film himself. The original is about a happily married office worker who daydreams about other women until he encounters the mistress of an old friend who tries to seduce him. Source: Hollywood Reporter
The Pink: Chris Rock movies are usually entertaining, and it's been a while since he's been on the big screen. Hopefully he'll bring his great comedy touch to the flick.
The Stink: The story doesn't sound like anything special. And I can't tell if it's supposed to be a comedy or what. With Rock in it, I assume it's supposed to be humorous, but the short description doesn't tell alot.
Vin Diesel Is The Wheelman The Story: MTV and Paramount are planning to turn the upcoming video game, "The Wheelman," into a movie starring Vin Diesel. The game and movie will be released at the same time. The game will serve as a prequel to the film about an expert driver who comes out of retirement to protect a woman from his past. Both game and film are due out in 2007. Source: Variety
The Pink: Um. Well. It sounds like it could have some good action.
The Stink: Video game adaptations suck most of the time. Isn't "The Wheelman" the name of the character from the game Driver? And this sounds like a lame ripoff of the Transporter, which featured a better asskicking, bald driver, Jason Statham. I think I'll pass.
Jurassic Park Reopens 2008 The Story: Steven Spielberg could begin shooting "Jurassic Park 4" as early as next year now that the script has been finalized. "It has a good script now, so we should have that one up and running next year, for release in 2008," says producer Frank Marshall. The character of Lexie, the granddaughter of Sir Richard Attenborough's character, is expected to be the lead role in the new film. Source: Moviehole
The Pink: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As a huge fan of the Jurassic Park series, I'm ridiculously excited about this. Although the third movie wasn't groundbreaking, they have all been fun and feature top notch special effects. This is great friggin news. It sucks that we have to wait two years for this, but it'll definitely be worth it.
The Stink: No stinkies!
Batman and Superman To Save Cinema Again The Story: Christopher Nolan ("Batman Begins") and Bryan Singer ("Superman Returns") are set to return for the sequels to those films. WB is hoping to have the sequel to "Batman Begins" out in 2008 and the sequel to "Superman Returns" out in 2009. Jonah Nolan, Christopher Nolan's brother, has been hired to write the screenplay for the sequel to "Batman Begins.". Source: Cinecon
The Pink: Batman Begins was excellent, and a sequel to it is definitely more than welcome. It's hard to say right know about a Superman sequel, especially since it isn't even out yet. Either way, both sequels will probably rake in the cash for the studio.
The Stink: They have to be weary of making stinkbombs, like superhero sequels can be sometime. They certainly don't want to ruin the series' like the original Batman and Superman series'.
Cruise Catching The 3:10 To Yuma The Story: Tom Cruise is considering starring in "3:10 to Yuma," a remake of the 1957 Western. James Mangold ("Walk the Line") is set to direct. Cruise is considering the role of the main villain. Source: Variety
The Pink: I really don't have the time or interest right now to find out what the flick is about, but Tom Cruise as a bad guy is money. He proved in Collateral that he is an awesome villain and will surely do another great job.
The Stink: Western movies tend to suck.
Vaughn Is Fred Claus The Story: Vince Vaughn is set to star in "Fred Claus," an upcoming holiday comedy to be directed by David Dobkin ("Wedding Crashers"). Vaughn will play Santa's loser brother who heads to the North Pole in hopes of redeeming himself. After the success of "Wedding Crashers," Vaughn will be getting $20 million to star in "Fred Claus." Source: 411Mania
The Pink: Vince Vaughn is one of my favorite actors and is comedy gold. This movies needs someone as good as him to carry it to success.
The Stink: Christmas movies almost always suck. The only thing that could salvage this is if it is aimed towards a more grown up base, and not just a friggin kids movie. Also, isn't Vince Vaughn getting paid $20 million a bit excessive? Yeah, he's good, but that's a bit much for someone who essentially plays the same character in every movie.
Movie Reviews... In Haikus!
Madea's Family Reunion Huge disappointment
Don't waste your time on this one
See The Klumps Instead
Doogal Under promoted
Probably because it stinks
Could have been better
Running Scared Surprisingly good
Especially for Walker
Just worth ticket price
Annoying Celebrity Of The Week
I found this week's Paris Hitlon quote especially cute. I pulled this off of WWTDD.com
Paris Hilton is so confident in her acting ability that she has put Oscar winner Charlize Theron on notice that the two may soon be in contention for the same roles. Hilton says that one person once told her she had a similar style, and therefore a heated battle for the same dramatic character work is sure to follow. Says Paris:
"My acting coach told me I have a similar style of acting to her so we may end up vying for the same parts."
The bad news is that Hollywood is filled with brainless lemmings who constantly confuse notoriety with popularity, so this pointless whore will absolutely get more roles handed to her. The good news is that she's never shown any range of human emotion, and has as much chance of being a good actress as I do of being a outer space pirate who plays pro football. Pro space football.
The things I do just kick her in the face...
I really should give this annoying celebrity thing up, it always seems to be either Paris, Jessica or Britney. Though I guess I shouldn't be surprised either...
