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Second IRON MAN 2 Trailer Makes Me Full Of Happy!

OK, that first Iron Man 2 trailer ruled all kinds of hard.

But the new one? Possibly cooler.

You’ve got Scarlett Johannson looking all sorts of hot (AND DOING A FLYING HEADSCISSORS!~), Sam Rockwell ready and willing to chew up scenery, the first look at the Iron Drones, Mickey Rourke’s Whiplash looking badass with a GREAT bit of villainous dialogue,  the awesome bit where IM and War Machine look calm while the leaves fall, and most importantly…

SUITCASE SUIT! SUITCASE SUIT! SUITCASE SUIT!!!!!

WHAT THE CHRIST?! Marvel HDTVs?

OK, I’m not going to submit to the normal level of nerd rage here, because as an adult, I completely understand – Marvel is a gigantic, publicly owned company, and they’re more about the dollar than the quality when it comes to licensing their properties.

But I cannot see the appeal for the audience here, with this new line of Marvel approved High Definition Television sets.

Created by RTC23 (have you heard of them? I sure as hell haven’t), these sets come between the sizes of 22 and 55 inches in both LCD and LED flavors, and not just feature comic designs on the outside case, but also a custom character related image appearing on screen for 8 seconds when you turn the television on.

So let me get this straight  – it’s an HDTV of a lesser quality, with ugly case designs, a shitty image whenever you turn the TV on, and you’re paying a premium over a quality Samsung or Vizio HDTV? And they’re online sales ONLY?

Who the fuck is the market for this, REALLY?

Source: You Can Now Get Officially Licensed Marvel Comics TVs…Wait! What? – Marvel hdtvs – Gizmodo.

Grab A Taste Of The SCOTT PILGRIM Soundtrack With “Black Sheep”!

If I weren’t psyched enough about Edgar Wright’s adaptation of my favorite comic series ever, Scott Pilgrim, with the release of the film 5 scant months away, the hype and anticipation is starting to ramp up with more media coming from official sources.

Early on in the production of the film, it was revealed that popular Canadian indie rock bands would have their song’s standing in as the music for the bands in the film, appropriate, as they’re indie bands in Canada.

One such band is Metric, serving as the musical interpretation of the villainous Clash at Demonhead.  The song appearing in the film is titled “Black Sheep”, and it first appeared on Metric’s Facebook fan page, but now it’s been uploaded to YouTube for all to listen.

So check it out, and get psyched like I am!

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is scheduled to hit theaters on August 13th.

Source: Metric Unveil Black Sheep, Our First Listen to the Scott Pilgrim Soundtrack | /Film.

So How Will Disney Affect Marvel?

Since it’s announcement at the end of last year, the Marvel/Disney merger has been the talk of the internerd, my website included.

But finally, some amazing artists have stepped up to the plate and shown us how the merger may affect some long time favorites, in a stunning photoshop contest from Worth1000.com.

The concept? Hybrid versions of Marvel & Disney characters.

I’ve chosen one of my favorites to feature above, but really, it’s only the tip of the iceberg – I highly recommend you check out the full list of entries!

Source: Marvel/Disney Hybrids – Worth1000 Contests.

And So The DC/Marvel Movie Wars Begin

For four decades now, comic book juggernauts Marvel and DC have been in an ongoing war for the love and appreciation of fans worldwide.

I think it’s safe to say that in the world of comics, it’s been a dead heat for years.

But when it comes to the world of movies, Marvel has had the leg up this decade.  Sure, DC and it’s parent Warner Brothers have the most successful comic book movie of all time in 2008’s The Dark Knight, but Marvel has consistently won audiences over since 2002’s Spider-Man, and won even more favor with the launch of Marvel Studios and Iron Man, building a consistent universe across multiple films.

Now that Disney owns Marvel, and is continuing to build their film universe with sequels to Iron Man, the debut of Captain America and Thor, and of course the forthcoming Avengers film, it should come as no surprise that Warner Bros and DC Entertainment are working to counteract Marvel’s silver screen successes with a series of films of their own.

Much like Marvel Studios, the first true test of this new film universe will start with a second stringer character, as Ryan Reynolds stars as Green Lantern, but this past week has sent some rumors across the web which indicates he won’t be alone for long.

Major rumor number one has attached a director to the long anticipated film adaptation of The Flash.  Intended to helm the film? Greg Berlanti.  If his name doesn’t ring a bell, it will soon, as in addition to handling the directing for the Flash, he wrote the script for Green Lantern.  Taking a page out of Marvel’s book by having creative talent involved in multiple films (see Jon Favreau’s involvement in the Avengers films).

If that wasn’t enough, it seems we have some movement on the Superman front, as rumor not only puts the script in the hands of Batman Begins and Dark Knight scribe David S. Goyer, but the new film (titled The Man of Steel) is apparently going to be the directoral debut of Jonah Nolan, brother of Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote The Dark Knight with Goyer.

I’ve got to say, I’ve never been a huge DC fan, but if these moves do pan out, it’s going to make for quite the series of movies.  But of course, only time will tell if it all pans out.  Me – I’m very excited.

Jim Halpert: THE FIRST AVENGER?!

You know, Marvel’s made some interesting choices so far with their casting, but depending on how it pans out, the choice for Captain America may be the biggest head scratcher.

In an exclusive scoop to Deadline.com today, the apparent list of actors to be screen tested as the classic Marvel hero has leaked…the biggest name being The Office’s John Krasinski.

While his name value isn’t huge, the fact that John has been pretty much typecast as a Jim Halpert type since his breakout role on the NBC adaptation of the UK series, makes his appearance on the list even more jarring.  Furthermore, his lovely fiance, Ms. Emily Blunt, was originally cast as Black Widow in Iron Man 2, before having to drop out.

The rest of the list? Relative unknowns: Chace Crawford (CW’s Gossip Girl), Scott Porter (NBC’s Friday Night Lights), Mike Vogel (Cloverfield), Michael Cassidy (CW’s Privileged), and Patrick Flueger (Brothers).

Other details leaked are the salary (roughly $300,000 for the first film) and details on the contract, which gives Marvel Studios the option for nine more films. Jesus.

All I can say is this – if Krasinski gets the role, I think I know the perfect Red Skull…

Source: EXCLUSIVE: Who Will Be Captain America? – Deadline.com.

Are Whedon & Spurlock Teaming Up For A COMIC CON Doc?

Color this, if it’s true, as a must watch.

Current rumors whirling around Hollywood and general nerddom place that a documentary about the fans who make up the attendees at San Diego Comic Con is in the works.

If said rumors are true, the documentary is being headed by both fanboy favorite Joss Whedon alongside Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock.

Speculation states that the doc would follow fans in the months leading toward Comic Con, and then follow their experiences over the 5 days of what’s been dubbed “Nerd Prom”.

I think if anything, Whedon and Spurlock would be perfect to head such a project, if only because Whedon’s career has been defined by the SDCC crowd and Spurlock had documented them so well in his recent Simpsons documentary.

Now let’s just hope everyone gets framed fairly, and not as anti-social weirdos.

Source:  Joss Whedon: Looking for Comic-Con Superfans – E! Online.

The Raddest Marvel Apparel Yet? TOKIDOKI X MARVEL!

Over the past few years, design group tokidoki has been building quite a fanbase with assorted apparel, accessories and even vinyl toys showcasing their unique visual aesthetic.

So now that they’ve announced that they’re pairing up with Marvel, not only am I excited to see the results, but I absolutely adore the way they combined their unique style with classic Marvel characters.

The full line of merchandise is scheduled to be released February 25th, but before that happens, they’ve released images of the shirts, hoodies and cap they intend to release, showcased in the gallery below.

I may actually be inclined to nab a shirt or two myself, depending on the final pricing, but I can’t deny, this stuff is awesome! Although really – I could go for a line of vinyl figures in this style.

Source: TOYSREVILs I LIKE TOYS: tokidoki x Marvel Apparels Unleashes February 25th.

Webb’s Spidey Web Will Be Spun in 3D!

The ongoing saga of Sony’s reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise continued today as Sony officially announced that the next film will be shot in 3D!

It’s a big step for director Marc Webb, who if he didn’t have enough pressure having his first major studio film be the latest Spider-Man film, now has to shoot it in 3D.

Will it work out? We’ll know in just over 2 years, as Sony also announced the release date for the untitled Spidey film – July 3rd, 2012.

Source: It’s Official! ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot Will Be 3D – Deadline.com.

Chris Nolan: DC Movie Universe Architect

Christopher Nolan, probably the most important director in Warner Bros’ roster since he directed the record breaking Batman sequel The Dark Knight, is now looking to be guiding the hopes and dreams of another DC character.

In surprise news coming out of Hollywood, now that Nolan is working on post production for his Summer release Inception, he not only is working on a script for a 3rd Batman movie, but he is also going to be “mentoring” the development of the next Superman film.

While I’m not sure that Nolan is the best person for the Superman style or aesthetic, I think he has a great knack for translating a comic book to the theatrical world, giving fantastical tales an element of necessary realism.

I’m pleased that he’s not the director for the Superman film, but I certainly think this is a risk taking and eyebrow raising move from Warner Bros.

Will it pan out? We’ll find out soon enough – Warner Bros has to be working on a new Superman film by 2011.

Source: It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! It’s Chris Nolan! He’ll Mentor Superman 3.0 And Prep 3rd Batman – Deadline.com.

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