Babes, Bombs, and Blockbusters Movie News Report 5.20.08

Posted by Mike Gorman on 05.20.2008

Will Shia be the next Indy? Can we handle any more Tori Spelling? And what’s up with Colin Farrell’s weight? Check out this week’s 3B’s News Report for the answers to these questions, a look at the scariest movie trailer out there at the moment, and this week’s Hot Shot, actor and singer, Emmy Rossum.



Is it too early to start predicting what will come next in the Indiana Jones series? George Lucas doesn't think so and who am I to argue with him. Check out his new theory and more movie news in this week's G-Spot. In the Trunk this week you will find my take on the new movie trailer that has my friends and I afraid to look out the windows at night. Last but not least let me introduce you to this week's Hot Shot, Emmy Rossum. Ms. Rossum first nabbed my attention in The Day After Tomorrow; see if you recognize her.



The G Spot
The G Spot is your place for the day's movie news with the occasional cameo from the land of television.

A Big Hat To Fill
Indy IV has not even been released yet and already Indy V is up for discussion. George Lucas has an idea for the next film that would plant Shia LeBeouf's character in the central role with Indy himself taking a role closer to that played by Sean Connery. Could this be a great way to keep the franchise going for years or is this another "Young Indy" in the making? I think there may be something to it if Shia stays attached to the role. He is able to show his action chops and still remain a very human character. These are qualities I think Harrison Ford first brought to life in Raiders of the Lost Ark. I think they don't over expose the property, Shia could definitely grow into being one of the next great action heroes.

No Future For Cusack
John Cusack is currently in negotiations to star in Roland Emmerich's next big apocalyptic thriller, 2012. The film is based on the Mayan calendar's prediction of the world's end in the year 2012 with a healthy dose of disasters and mayhem tossed in; like earthquakes, fires, etc. I am a sucker for films like this so I can only hope that Cusack will bring a whole new dimension to your usual world ending-fest. Will his sarcasm be able to talk down a tidal wave? Here's hoping we get to find out!



Old School Zombies In 3-D
The original Dawn of the Dead is being "redimensionalized" as a 3-D film by the company In-Three. This project is expected to be completed and heading to release within the year. I think this is a fun idea if only because I think the original film is a scary and fun zombie romp that deserves exposure to a new generation of horror fans.

Speaking Of Zombies
Tori Spelling has gotten her wish and is in talks to resume her role of Donna Martin on the CW's revamp of 90210. Ever since this show has been announced Spelling has been bouncing around Hollywood telling anyone who will listen that she wants on the show bad. I honestly hope that they do cast her because it will confirm that the show will be a magnificent trainwreck and probably must see TV. Jennie Garth has already been announced as resuming her role of Kelly yet instead of popular girl she will be a guidance counselor. What guidance counselor you know doesn't cry out for a wacky side kick like Spelling. It is a genius idea!



The Picture Of Perfect Health
Colin Farrell's recent extremely thin appearance at a press conference has sparked rumors that the actor is either ill or using drugs. Farrell himself has spoken out to let his fans know that he is not sick and instead he has lost weight for an upcoming role. He claims to have lost the weight in a healthy manner. His gaunt look is a bit frightening but it does seem to be fitting for the role he is playing in the upcoming film Triage.

Lets Not And Say We Did
I refer to the new idea floating around at MGM. It seems someone has raised the idea of a remake of the eighties cold war classic Red Dawn. If you remember the original it featured a group of teenagers withstanding an invasion of the USA by Cubans and Russians. Who exactly is going to be invading us with such force in a remake? I vote for Canada; that would make for an excellent film. Seriously though, why not think up something original. All of these remakes are getting tired and old.




The Trunk

I feel like I am being chased around this week. Every time I think I am safe it is there. Everytime I try to catch my breath it creeps up on me. For the first time in ages something is causing me true fear. What is it you ask? The trailer for the movie, The Strangers.

I am making no predictions about the movie. I am just telling you that the trailer for this film makes me feel like I did when I first saw Jaws as a kid. From what I can tell, a couple heads to a secluded romantic getaway. Soon, strange things start happening inside and outside of the house. These things eventually seem linked to this group of weirdly masked psychos who have no qualms about coming right into the house whether the couple realize it or not. The trailer highlights the ease at which these "strangers" just walk in on harried conversations between the couple and wreck havoc upon them. At points the camer angle shifts to the ceiling and we see the "strangers" moving through the house closer to the couple. You want to scream, "Get out of there!" but it is no use. The trailer uses the dark of shadow and the contrast of the white masks to create an eerie sense of invasion. When it starts to air, I immediately look to the darkened doorways of my apartment to make sure there is no one standing there. I know should stop watching it but I cannot turn away.

When I mention this trailer to my friends, most get a freaked out look in their eyes and just start saying, "No, no, we are not seeing it!" We share a common terror when it comes to this trailer. And isn't that the point of a good trailer? It makes you feel something and then you want to see the film to feel it again. Like I alluded to earlier, I am not too sure if The Strangers will be a good film. Infact I feel like I can accurately say it will be a disappointing film experience because most films that seem really scary fall short in the end but that is not my point. The point is the trailer is successful in my opinion. Other recent trailers that I think evoke strong emotion include Iron Man, when Tony Stark learns to fly, and of course The Dark Knight with the images of Heath Ledger as the Joker. One can even look the trailers for the upcoming Indiana Jones film as inciting the feelings of grandeur and wonder as such a film should.



At the moment I would highlight The Strangers' trailer as my current favorite but I am sure it will be replaced soon by the next one to make me jump in my seat or sit with my eyes glued to the screen because that is what the best trailers do. They get us to get up off of our couches and into the cinemas or rental stores.

I do plan to actually see The Strangers so I guess I will learn whether or not the anticipation created by the trailer is fulfilled. If, as I suspect, it will not I can be assured of one thing; there will be plenty of trailers before the film to frighten or excite me anew!




Come Again?: Your Joke Source!
Feeling lonely, try these terrible pick up lines:

1) Are you a sargeant? Cause you make my privates stand up straight.

2) I know I'm not Fred Flinestone, but I can make your Bed Rock

3) You know what would look really good on you? No, what? Me.

4) Hey babe, nice legs....what time do they open?

5) You have 206 bones right now, Want to have 207 tonight ?

6) I wouldn't be surprised if you were Cambell's soup, Cause you are mmm mmm good!

7) Did it hurt? When u fell out of Hevan?

8) Baby do you have a mirror in your jeans cause I can defiently see my self in them.

9) I may not be the best looking here, but I'm the only one talking to you.

10) Are you wearing space pants, 'cause your butt is out of this world!

11) Am I cute, or do you need another drink?




Tuesday Hot Shot
If you enjoyed Rossum's pictures this week you should definitely check out her music. Her single, "Slow Me Down" definitely showcases her voice much in the way these pictures showcase her body.






(All information and gossip gathered from Aintitcoolnews.com, Hollywoodreporter.com, Hollywood.com, Reuters.com, Dirtyjokesinc.com, Variety.com, TMZ.com)