You're probably wondering what this film is about. TrailerAddict.com gives this synopsis:
Walt Kowalski is a widower, grumpy, tough-minded, borderline-hateful, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1973 Gran Torino he keeps in cherry condition. When his neighbor Tao, a young Hmong teenager, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Tao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them form the gangs that foul their neighborhood.
This remake of the horror classic comes with a new gimmick - 3D splatter in your face. Here is the new poster for the film and also the trailer.
IGN.Com gives the following description of the film:
Ten years ago, a tragedy changed the town of Harmony forever. Tom Hanniger, an inexperienced miner, caused an accident in the tunnels that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor, Harry Warden, into a permanent coma. But Harry Warden wanted revenge. Exactly one year later, on Valentine’s Day, he woke up…and brutally murdered twenty-two people with his pickaxe before being killed by police. Ten years later, Tom Hanniger returns to Harmony on Valentine’s Day, still haunted by the deaths he caused. Struggling to make amends with his past, he grapples with unresolved feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Sarah, who is now married to his best friend, Axel, the town sheriff. But tonight, after years of peace, something from Harmony’s dark past has returned. Wearing a miner’s mask and armed with a pickaxe, an unstoppable killer is on the loose. And as his footsteps come ever closer, Tom, Sarah and Axel realize in terror that it just might be Harry Warden who’s come back to claim them.
The film comes from Lionsgate and stars Jensen Ackles of "Smallville" and "Supernatural" fame as well as Jaime King of "Sin City" and "The Spirit".
Winning the award for Most Anticipated Film, here is the trailer for "Watchmen" that was shown during the ceremony. "Watchmen" is scheduled for release on March 6, 2009.
It seems that Hulu has gone all out for Halloween with dozens of movies and television episodes that are either horror based or Halloween themed. One of the movies is the cult classic "The Toxic Avenger", which I have posted here. Catch it quick as the video may be taken down by Hulu after the holiday.
This is the story of Melvin, the Tromaville Health Club mop boy, who inadvertently and naively trusts the hedonistic, contemptuous and vain health club members, to the point of accidentally ending up in a vat of toxic waste. The devastating results then have a transmogrification effect, his alter ego is released, and the Toxic Avenger is born, to deadly and comical results. The local mop boy is now the local Superhero, the saviour of corruption, thuggish bullies and indifference. Troma classic with good make-up effects and stunts, a pleasant surprise indeed.
You can also buy the movie at a great price by clicking on one of these links:
It seems that Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, And Henry Winkler want Barack Obama to be their President so much that they filmed this video, returning to the characters they once played so many years ago. Howard is the spokesman for the video and appears as both Opie and Richie Cunningham. They made this video for Will Ferrell's Funny or Die web site.
It's called Ron Howard's Call To Action. I just wonder if the companies that own the rights to these characters gave them permission to play them, although they may have skirted that issue by not actually saying the character's names.
Next To A Charlie Brown Christmas, It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown is one of the best classic TV specials ever made. I thought I would post a couple of clips for you to enjoy. It seems Warner Bros. has a YouTube page where they post a lot of clips of their DVD releases. Check it out by clicking here.
And if you want to order it, here are a couple of recommendations for you:
This film obviously wasn't made to be enjoyed by my generation. I'm sure the aim for this film is to capture those fans still enraptured by Efron in the High School Musical series. I am certain those fans will eat this one up, but if Efron wants to make his career last and not just be a teeny idol flash in the pan, he should be eyeing more diverse roles, much like Shia Labeouf.
In this film, Efron plays Matthew Perry, who has been transformed into a 17 year old in the present day, where he re-enrolls in the high school he attended 20 years ago. But this time around, his own teenage kids are his peers and his wife is the unsuspecting object of his affection. Can this knowledge help him navigate teen angst while at the same time validate the life choices he has made? Zac Efron stars as the
17-year old Mike and Matthew Perry co-stars as Mike's former self - the 36-year-old husband and father of two.
It seems like this tale has been told in numerous other films. But, I'm sure the tweeners and young teeners will go for it. They will get that chance on April 17, 2009. This film comes from New Line Cinema.
When a series has run it's course but you still want to siphon the moviegoers wallet, what do you do? Well, you go back and start all over again by remaking the original, hoping it will generate interest for a younger viewer. And in that spirit New Line Cinema has regenerated the Friday The 13th series by remaking the original Camp Crystal Lake slasher film to be released on February 13, 2009. Directed by Marcus Nispel, this film, much like the original features a cast of mostly unknowns, including Jared Padalecki, Amanda Righetti, Danielle Panabaker, Travis van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Jonathan Sadowski, Willa Ford, Derek Mears, and Arlen Escarpeta.
The synopsis of the film, according to IMDB.Com is as follows:
Whitney (Amanda Righetti), Clay (Jared Padalecki), Mike (Nick Mennell), Jenna (Danielle Panabaker), Trent (Travis VanWinkle) and other young adults end up exploring the old Camp Crystal Lake (made famous by the original 1980 film). Soon enough however their seemingly fun weekend turns into a nightmare when each one finds themselves hunted down by a machete wielding maniac known as Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears).
If you have never seen the original, you may enjoy this one. If you have seen it (I saw it at a drive-in theater in Lucasville, Ohio with my sister) you might enjoy it for the sake of nostalgia.
I remember seeing this at the Drive-In (where else for this kind of movie) and liking it pretty well. I don't think I've seen it since that time. It was good to watch it again, thanks to Fancast.com. Now you can enjoy it too, right here at the blog-o-rama.
Directed by William Asher and starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian, and Chill Wills, "Fireball 500" is about stock car racer Dave Owens (Frankie Avalon), who plays into the hands of whiskey runners by agreeing to drive in a cross-country road race. He is assisted by Jane Harris (Annette Funicello) and Sonny Leander Fox (Fabian). Soon Dave and Sonny begin a friendly rivalry for Jane. Chill Wills plays Jane's dad Big Jaw Harris.
Incidentally, for fans of Annette, Walt Disney DVD's is coming out with a collection of episodes featuring the young Mickey Mouse star on November 11. Preorder and save 8 dollars. You can click the box above if you want to get straight to the page.
There is some pretty good stock car footage in this film, and for once Funicello and Avalon aren't chasing after each other on the beach.
One of my all time favorite television series is now available in a super cool boxed set. The series, which starred Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo and David McCallum as Ilya Kuriyakan reflected the paranoia of the Cold War and appeared during the height of the James Bond Spy Movie era.
For the longest time this series was only available through the price gouging Time-Life TV commercials. But now it is available as an entire set in a cool attache box set.
As Amazon.com says:
It was the height of the Cold War, a time when most Americans had only the vaguest understanding of international espionage. Then, in 1964, the televised spy genre exploded on the screen in the U.S. and around the world when the groundbreaking series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. pulled the covers off of the spy game in what became must-watch television for the next four years on NBC. Here is The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Series, beautifully packaged in a 60's style high tech attache‚ case, complete with all episodes along with hours of viewing extras.
And right now at Amazon you can save almost 60 dollars off the retail price. That's right, for only 140 dollars the entire series is yours. By the way, anyone in my circle of family and friends, if you read this article, this is the perfect birthday for my upcoming 50th. (Ha Ha Ha). Take a look at the set for yourself:
Incidentally, the Time-Life website is selling this set now for 200 dollars. Don't believe me? Click here and see for yourself.
It's just a few days away (October 24) so gear yourself up for all the excitement of High School Musical 3 by watching all of these videos.
And finally, here is the trailer for High School Musical 3: Senior Year comes from the Disney Channel. The third film in the franchise finds high school seniors Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) facing the prospect of separation as they head off to different colleges. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about the future. With incredible new music and exciting dance numbers designed to take maximum advantage of the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers plenty of high energy entertainment from East High's talented ensemble.
Hope you enjoyed them. All of these videos are courtesy of TrailerAddict.com. Be sure to give them a visit.
I have been waiting all summer for this game to come out, and in just a few more weeks it will be here. On November 11 everyone will be able to get their trigger happy fingers on it in just about every platform you would want it on (not only all next gen platforms, but also for PS2, DS and also for your PC.
Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you’ve never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced. Players band together to survive the most harrowing and climactic battles that led to the demise of the Axis powers on the European and Pacific fronts. The title offers an uncensored experience with unique enemies and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters, ambush attacks, Banzai charges and cunning cover tactics, as well as explosive on-screen action through the all new four-player cooperative campaign. The addictive competitive multiplayer has also been enhanced with new infantry and vehicle-based action, a higher level cap, more weapons, and a host of new Perks, maps and challenges.
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC
Harsh New Enemies, Environments and Tactics: Face off against ruthless and tactically advanced enemies that will stop at nothing to defend their homelands, from swamp ambushes and tree-top snipers to fearless Kamikaze attacks. Play as a U.S. Marine and Russian conscript across a variety of Pacific and European locations against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German soldiers in epic adrenaline-filled infantry, vehicle and airborne missions.
Co-Op Campaign Mode, Call of Duty Style: For the first time in the franchise, Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-op play, bringing fresh meaning to “No One Fights Alone”. Campaign co-op features up to four-players online, or two-player local split-screen, allowing gamers to experience harrowing campaign missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. Co-op mode incorporates innovative multiplayer components such as challenges, rankings and online stats for deeper re-playability and multiplayer experience bonuses. Co-op mode also features Competitive Co-Op that will show who is really the best player on your team.
Enhanced Innovative Multiplayer: Call of Duty: World at War continues the addictive class-based multiplayer action the series is famous for. The addition of vehicle combat with tanks rounds out the highly-successful Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer experience, and features such as persistent stats, player rankings, upgradeable weapons, squad-based gameplay, customizable classes and Perks, have been further enhanced to set a new standard in Call of Duty online warfare.
The Authentic Call of Duty Experience: Built using the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War utilizes cutting-edge technology including highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects to deliver jaw-dropping visuals. Depth of field, rim-lighting and texture-streaming technology bring the adrenaline-pumping combat to life, while physics-enabled battlefields and fire that spreads through environments realistically immerses players into the harrowing and dynamic combat.
NINTENDO Wii
Addictive Multiplayer, Now on the Wii: Featuring intense, online multiplayer action using the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine. Bringing multiplayer to the Wii for the first time in the Call of Duty franchise, players will be able battle it out in a variety of game types, plus upgrade and customize characters by using Perks and completing challenges.
Squadmate Mode: This single-screen cooperative mode lets players team up to play alongside friends and family. At any moment, a second Wii Remote can be activated, giving the second player their own aiming crosshair to provide cover and added firepower while fighting alongside their Squadmate.
Wii Zapper Support: Fully supports Nintendo's innovative and unique Zapper controller through a customized game setting that allows the entire game, including multiplayer and Squadmate Mode, to be played with the Zapper. This customized setting adds a new way to play by incorporating unique gestures and button layouts that add to the Call of Duty experience.
Combat-Look: Includes “Combat-Look” technology – as the player runs through the game's diverse environments and topographies, the vertical line of sight discreetly adapts to keep players focused on the battlefield without having to radically adjust for uphill/downhill grade variations in the terrain. This system still allows complete freedom and mobility for targeting and results in a smoother and more playable Wii experience than ever before.
NINTENDO DS Building on the success of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the Nintendo DS, developer n-Space returns with a game that delivers the grittiness and chaos of the American, British, and Russian campaigns into the player’s hands as you confront new and relentless enemies across the European and Pacific battlefields. Achieve victory in seven unique minigames, and battle your friends in Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Hunter/Prey across 11 combat zones.
Mini-Games: More than seven types of mini-games utilize the unique capabilities of the stylus and the dual screen interface. Players will transmit secret messages with Morse Code, disarm mines, parachute to safety, heal fellow soldiers and provide artillery support to achieve victory on some of the most chaotic battlefields in history.
Multiplayer: Take the fight online in four-player Wireless and Wi-Fi Multiplayer action. With more than 10 maps available for Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Hunter/Prey, players can challenge their friends to a multiplayer match at any time. Up to four people can fight with or against one another, with access to a wide array of weaponry including the fan favorite MP44 machine gun.
PlayStation 2 - CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR – FINAL FRONTS Developed exclusively for the PlayStationÒ2 computer entertainment system, this game offers a companion experience to Call of Duty: World at War, featuring its own unique set of missions, engagements and challenges that are set within the Pacific and European campaigns through many of the pivotal battles that led to the end of the world’s greatest war.
The Pacific Theater: Fighting against a new enemy, the Imperial Japanese, the Americans must learn to deal with their more aggressive fighting techniques such as Banzai Charges, booby traps, and night assaults.
New Weapons: Delivering the cinematic intensity and chaos that the franchise is known for, Call of Duty: World at War - Final Fronts challenges players to harness the power of new weapons like the flamethrower – the weapon of choice for fighting in tight and confined spaces.
Three Campaigns: Featuring 13 missions and three campaigns, fight as a member of the 2nd Marine Division in the Pacific, the 6th British Airborne on the banks of the Rhine, or the 80th Infantry in Bastogne. Engage in multiple mission types including infantry, infiltration, sniper, large scale assaults, night fighting, and tank assaults.
Here is what a few of the gaming web sites had to say about the new Call Of Duty:
"If you're looking for a killer app to justify buying that surround sound stereo system for your PC or your television this would certainly qualify, as the audio effects and mixing are superb."
"This is a different depiction of World War II from what we've all previously seen. It's a little more brutal, a little more grisly, and generally more realistic in the way it portrays the horrors of war. It's clear this isn't quite the same World War II we've come to expect."
"Call of Duty: World at War looks truly different. While it’s still a World War II FPS, it has new enemies that react differently and, as Treyarch and their war researchers repeatedly say, entirely different battles."
"Also evident is Treyarch's attempt to make the experience non-linear, offering what seemed like multiple paths to objectives. Aside from some narrow jungle spaces, most of the areas in this World at War demo were wide open, giving the player plenty of choices to get around."
"Using the same engine as Call of Duty 4, World at War looked predictably sharp. Light beams shining through the dense jungle and other whiz-bang explosions were on display. Speaking of that jungle, the soldiers wore camouflage that seemed to blend in even better than Solid Snake, a nice touch."
Universal Parks has teamed up with Dreamworks and toy maker Hasbro for a new "Transformers" ride, set to make it's debut at both the Hollywood and Singapore parks in early 2011.
The ride will use 3D-HD footage with special
effects, robotics and track to place humans in the middle of a war between the friendly Autobots and evil Decepticons.
"Transformers" will replace both the "Backdraft" attraction and the special effects soundstages in the lower part of the park. The attraction will be opened first in Singapore before being finished in Hollywood.
I had forgotten all about this episode of "Alf", in which Gordon Shumway (Alf) dreams that he is stranded with the cast of "Gilligan's Island". This episode, which premiered on September 28, 1987, is the last time that Denver, Hale, Wells, and Johnson performed together. Hale passed away a few years later, on January 2, 1990.
In the dream sequence, he meets Gilligan (Bob Denver), the Skipper (Alan Hale, Jr.), Mary Ann (Dawn Wells), and the Professor (Russell Johnson). Though their island life looks ideal on-screen, the castaways have been shipwrecked so long that they’re sick to death of all the things that ALF fantasizes about. The absence of the other castaways is explained by saying that they live on a country club on the other side of the island.
If you enjoyed either show, now you can enjoy them both by watching it here, thanks to Hulu.com.
It's great that Hulu.com keeps posting the latest sketches of SNL right after the show appears on NBC. The much talked about appearance of the real Governor Sarah Palin happened last night during the opening with guest appearances by Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin.
Once again Tina Fey gives a great performance as the Vice Presidential candidate and meets the real Sarah Palin at the end of the sketch. If you missed it last night, there is no need to search any further online, as the Blog-o-rama has it right here.
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