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Stephen Sommers talks ‘G.I. Joe 2’ and Destro’s Mask

Posted on August 5, 2009

Just over 24 hours before G.I. Joe hits screens nationwide, there are still plenty of rumors and whispers on how good or bad this movie will be. Critics seem to be torn as well, as RottenTomatoes gives it a 93% while Empire says the film is “Bond without the style and Team America without the bellylaughs“. Before the rest of the world gets to weigh in on the subject, it looks like director Stephen Sommers is already planning a return to the franchise.

In a recent interview with Sommers, he talked about some of his new projects coming up, including a retro-style Tarzan film, and yes, a sequel to G.I. Joe. From Super Hero Hype:

There’s a couple [projects], but mainly I’m getting very excited about doing “G.I. Joe 2.” I’m working on “Tarzan” at Warner Brothers and they’re a bunch of great people. (It will be) live action but we’ll contemporize it. It’ll still be a period movie, but it’s almost like “The Mummy,” it took place in Ancient Egypt and the ’20s and ’30s, but it felt more contemporary, that sort of deal.

Sommers continues to say that if Paramount wants it, he’d be ready to start work on G.I. Joe 2 as early as September. While we’re still clambering for details on this Joe movie, Sommers released a new concept image of Destro’s mask, and to say the least, it looks more promising than Cobra Commander’s helmet. Paramount’s G.I. Joe hits theaters this Thursday night at midnight at select theaters. Check out a bigger version of the helmet after the jump.

Weblink Wednesday: Cinemash

Posted on August 5, 2009

Channing Tatum as Swayze in Dirty Dancing. Will Arnett as Carrie. Cheech and Chong in Tron. These aren’t crazy casting nightmares, they’re episodes of Cinemash. What is Cinemash? It’s a new digital series by Mean Magazine in which they mash-up some classic films with actors nobody would ever expect to see. Actors like Christopher Mintz-Plasse (McLovin) portraying Denzel Washington’s character from Training Day or Heroes’ Milo Ventimiglia playing the main character in Oldboy.

The series started back in the beginning of July with 500 Days of Summer stars Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt Cinemashing Sid and Nancy. No word on where the idea originally stemmed from, but Mean has done some interesting things with film over the years, including casting SNL’s BIll Hader as the lead in a spoof of Bad Lieutenant.

Some of the Cinemashes miss the mark or try a bit too hard. One of the best, by far, is with the select cast of Reno 911 and The Human Giant portraying the final scene from the surfing crime drama Point Break. The digital series has an exclusive deal with MSN and the Zune, which unfortunately means that we iTunes users don’t get to save the episodes to our iDevices.

Check out the Point Break video after the jump, and stay tuned for a new episode to hit each week.

Dave’s Weekly Comic Book Recommendations

Posted on August 5, 2009

doompatrol01 If last week was a bust, this week certainly isn’t. There is a ton of new comics to look forward to this week.

Doom Patrol #1 hits stands this week with stories by Keith Geffen, J.M. DeMatteis, Kevin Maguire and Matthew Clark. Frankly, I think its next to impossible to top Arnold Drake or Grant Morrison and their runs on the books, but I do think this first issue is a worth a shot.

My second recommendation comes is the softcover release of Joe Hill’s Eisner nominated series Locke & Key. I hear nothing but awesome things about this book, so I am going to pick up this trade paperback. Next, from Image Comics, we finally have the trade of Jonathan Hickman’s Pax Romana. About a time-traveling crew of super soldiers out to save Christianity.

If you’ve read Hickman’s The Nightly News, than you already know that his design sensibility in regards to books where he handles every aspect of the production is nothing short of ground-breaking. There is also the critically acclaimed Chew, which I have not read but definitely really looking forward.

My final recommendation is highly milked “World’s Most Wanted” arc of Invincible Iron Man. I think this has gone on for something like eight parts now or more and it does feel like its run for a long time. However, I’m totally fine with it because its extremely compelling and has, by far, been my pick of the week every time a new issue comes out.

As always, we here at The Flickcast care about what you read, so with that in mind leave us a message letting us know what you liked or didn’t like in this week’s stack. For a better idea of what comes out this week check out Midtown Comics.

‘Batman: Arkham Asylum’ Demo Coming Friday

Posted on August 5, 2009

On Monday, we brought readers a first look at the adventure they’d encounter as the Dark Knight in his upcoming title, Batman: Arkham Asylum. This Friday August 7th, XBox 360 and Playstation 3 players will get a chance to have a crack at this new game.

Things start off with the opening cut scene that has made its way around the internet for the past few months. In classic Batman formula, the master detective (voiced by Kevin Conroy) brings his nemesis Joker (Mark Hamill) in to Arkham custody, things go wrong and the Joker escapes. Who would’ve thought?

The demo then takes the player through Arkham Asylum‘s Free Flow Combat, allowing the player to see how the combinations of moves flawlessly tie in to each other during the game’s numerous fights. Following that, Detective Mode comes in to play as the player must investigate the area around them to continue in their pursuit of the mad jester that has literally allowed the inmates run of the asylum.

‘Assassination of a High School President’ Comes to DVD

Posted on August 5, 2009

About a month ago, we brought you news about the little indie movie that could in The Assassination of a High School President and it’s fight for a theatrical release, or at the very least, a distributor. Fortunately, the film’s fight appears to be over now with its distribution being picked up by Sony Pictures for an expected DVD release.

The film is about high school newspaper reporter Bobby Funke (Rocket Science’s Reece Thompson), who uncovers a series of conspiracy plots going on in his private school. The film also brings in Bruce Willis, Mischa Barton, and Michael Rapaport to fill in the supporting cast for what most critics are calling “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in high school”.

This is the directorial debut of Brett Simon, with a script from Tim Calpin and Kevin Jakubowski, former production assistants on South Park. The film’s special features include plenty of alternate and extended scenes, including an alternate opening sequence and a slew of deleted scenes. The Assassination of a High School President hits DVD and Blu-Ray on October 6th. You can check out the trailer for the film after the jump.

The Flickcast – Episode 19: Beyond Thunderdome

Posted on August 5, 2009

the-road-warrior Previously on The Flickcast, Chris and Matt were neck-deep in the loving embrace of all things Comic-Con and talked about a whole slew of things with special guest writer/producer Mark Verheiden. Among the topics covered were how Comic-Con has changed over the years, the status of Mark’s various other projects like Ark and Quatermaine, the end of Battlestar Galactica and what, exactly, Starbuck really was.

This week, your favorite trio is reunited as Chris and Matt welcome Christina back to the show. The team wastes no time and jumps right in with discussion and debate on topics including the Seinfeld cast’s upcoming appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ridley Scott signing on to make an Alien prequel, Steven Spielberg’s decision to direct a Harvey reboot as his next film, Apple’s relationship with iPhone developers, John Barrowman’s life after Torchwood, Jon Favreau’s talk of Iron Man 2 and Avengers in 3D and what actor may take on the title role in the next Mad Max film.

The team also chooses some more things to recommend this week including Christina’s pick of AMC’s series Breaking Bad, Matt’s pick of the TV series Leverage and Chris’ pick, the horror/thriller The Collector.

As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques or offers of sponsorship, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter and at Facebook, MySpace or via email.

Thanks for listening.

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First Trailer for Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lovely Bones’

Posted on August 5, 2009

the-lovel-bones-sarandon The big screen adaptation of Alice Sebold’s best selling novel The Lovely Bones, which we reviewed right here, finally has a trailer and we’ve to it right here for you. In case you’re not familiar, the story follows the tragically short life and afterlife of Susie Salmon, a young girl who is murdered one day on her way home from school.

After that event, the story followers her family as they attempt to understand and come to terms with Susie’s death and also find her killer. It also follows Susie who, now in her own personal version of heaven, looks down and narrates the story as she watches her family attempt to get on with their lives. While doing this, she’s also consumed with a mission to help track down her killer.

The Lovely Bones, which features Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon, Rachel Weisz and Saoirse Ronan as Susie, hits theaters on December 11. Until then, check out the trailer after the jump.

DVD Review: ‘Parker Lewis Can’t Lose’ The Complete First Season

Posted on August 4, 2009

ParkerLewisCantLose-Season1 On September 2 1990, just in time for the beginning of my junior year of high school, Fox debuted a new show called Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. With cautious optimism I, along with millions of other American teenage girls, watched and calculated whether or not we’d have to make room on our walls next to Corey Haim and Jason Bateman for a Corin Nemic “Tiger Beat” poster. The next day, pushpins in hand, I started making new holes in that wall.

With Ferris Buehler still fresh in our minds, and starving for some teen comedy after years of The Golden Girls, Roseanne and Cheers, Parker Lewis showed up just in time to offer some blatant silliness with memorable characters, timely jokes and creative effects. Taking place at Santo Domingo High School, Parker (Corin Nemec) who narrates the show, and his two partners in crime, Mikey (Billy Jayne, better known as Billy Jacoby) and freshman Jerry (Troy W. Slaten) use their individual talents for troublemaking in their quest for coolness, while dodging the ever watchful school principal, Grace Musso (Melanie Chartoff) and her figurative lap dog, Frank. Yes, that’s right, Musso and Frank.

Also trying to thwart Parker and company is little sister Shelly Lewis (Maia Brewton) and her eyebrows, which did not receive separate credit. Perhaps one of the best loved characters from the series is Larry Kubiac (Abraham Benrubi) as the gentle giant who may have spent a little longer in high school than the rest of them. With great catchphrases like “not a problem,” “synchronize swatches,” and “coolness,” Parker Lewis and his hideous rayon printed dress shirts became a television staple for the younger demographic in the early 90’s.

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