New Astro Boy trailer!

New Astro Boy Trailer... just enjoy!

DC's Green Arrow movie coming soon?

Well it seems as though a Green Arrow film is in the works. For those who don't know who the Green Arrow is, he's like the Robin Hood of the DC Universe. The project is actually Super Max, and was supposed to star the Green Arrow, but was rumored to have other characters from the DC Universe as well. There were rumors of Lex Luthor, The Riddler and the Joker being in the movie as well.

/slashfilm is reporting that the project is still a go, and David Goyer (The Dark Knight, story) is still attached to produce. He had this brief yet poignant thing to say:

We’re working on that. We’re about to bring on another writer. Obviously, Warner Bros. is now heavily into mining all of the various DC properties.

Warner Brothers is not going to let go of any rights to any comic book movie that's for sure! There is just too much money to be made from these movies. So even though the movie has slowed its pace to theaters, it is definitely still a go!

David Mamet writing "The Diary of Anne Frank" movie

Variety is reporting Disney Pictures has purchased the rights to a David Mamet version of "The Diary of Anne Frank". This version of the book with feature Anne Frank's coming of age during the Holocaust. Mamet is amazing to those of you who don't know him.

Mamet is responsible for such great work as The Untouchables, Glengarry Glen Ross, Ronin, Hannibal, Heist, and "The Unit" television series (my brother starred in an episode by the way). Not a bad list huh? Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize winner too! The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper journalism, literature and musical composition.

His adaptation of this book could be something for the ages. Hope it works out as I imagine it!

Death Race prequel coming soon

shocktillyoudrop.com is reporting that Paul W.S. Anderson wants to make a prequel to Death Race, the 2008 action movie. Tony Giglio has already been hired to write the script based on a story Anderson came up with. Impact Pictures is producing the film and Giglio may even direct.

The original came in 1975 with the late David Carradine playing the main role of Frankenstein. That role was taken up by our generations action star, Jason Statham. Now the 2008 film grossed over $70 million worldwide, not too shabby! I feel as though no one saw the movie... I'll be as bold as to say Death Race (2008) is the best action movie no one ever saw! It was soo entertaining. Statham does his thing, ripped body, smart ass remarks, but does well enough to carry the picture. Tyrese didn't need to be in the movie at all, but that's ok, they needed a "rival". But I encourage all our readers to go out and rent this movie! Let us know what you thought.

Quickie: Wizard of Oz coming to theaters for one night only

Have you seen the advertising for Fathom Events? They usually play before a movie at the theater. They have this great concept of bringing concerts and plays to the big screen. But on September 23rd, for one night only, they're playing a completely remastered The Wizard of Oz. The movie will play on 440 screens nationwide in high definition for the first time ever. There's more! Not only are you going to see the movie, but here's a list from Fathom Events of what else you'll see during the screening:

In addition to the feature presentation of The Wizard of Oz, this exclusive event will include a special introduction by Robert Osborne, a classic film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, followed by “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” a look into how L. Frank Baum’s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes. Also featured will be an exclusive clip of the Scarecrow, Ray Bolger, dancing in High-definition for the very first time.

Not bad for a night out at the movies. Last year my wife and I went and saw Wicked, the musical and a new interest in The Wizard of Oz was born inside of us. I will be taking my wife to see the movie and hope to see some of our followers there as well. Click here to buy your tickets today.

Quickie: Sex And The City Sequel goin to Morocco

This post is for all our lady follows, IF they're fans of Sex And The City: The Movie. cinemablend is reporting that five weeks of production for the sequel will take place in Morocco. I did not personally see the first film, but from the article, and my wife's obsession with the film, the girls took a trip to Mexico. The sequel will offer up some comedic scenario that takes place in Morocco and it will of course look like the high-life. When take it from someone who was just in the Middle East less than a month ago, it is not! But the movie will come out, make a gazillion dollars and a third one with a baby will be green lit soon after.

Quickie: Michael Jackson concert film coming in October

People magazine is reporting that Sony pictures is releasing This Is It, worldwide October 30th. The studio paid some 60 million dollars for the rights, and a judge approved the purchase last week. The film is going to showcase hundreds of hours of concert rehearsal footage as well as behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson in the final days of his life.

The footage was almost all shot in HD at the Staples center in Los Angeles, CA. This could be the public's last recorded footage of the King of Pop. It was a sad day when Michael Jackson died, especially here in Southern California. It was hard to go anywhere without someone talking about it. So I hope Sony treats this film with the utmost respect that the star's family deserves. R.I.P. to the King.