Thursday, March 31, 2011

Zooey Deschanel Talks About Her Work On 'Winnie The Pooh' Soundtrack


The first Winnie the Pooh Feature Film in nearly 40 years isn't scheduled to be in American theaters until July 15th, But the film will have it's UK and European releases in a few weeks. The film which is animated in the classic "water color" style that has enriched the storytelling of previous 'Pooh' fair is still evident, but the film will will have a lot of modern flair as is evident in the soundtrack for the film which features 3 songs by actress and singer Zooey Deschanel(Elf,500 Days of Summer)...
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New Images From Transformers: Dark Of The Moon


Paramount and Dreamworks have just dropped a few new images from the third chapter of the Transformers film series, Dark Of The Moon. I know, when we announce the release of Transformers pics, you would hope to see...Transformers. Unfortunately, we have no such luck. We get to see a lot of Shia LaBeouf, some explosions... Oh and a pretty good look at the ultra hot new comer to the series, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley who plays a new love interest for Labouf's character Sam. Transformers: Dark of the Moon blast's into 3D, 2D and IMAX theaters on July 1st. The film also stars Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, Patrick Dempsey, Alan Tudyk, John Turturro and is once again directed by Michael Bay.
-Admiral Duke

Trailer & Full Details On Superman Anthology Blu-ray Box Set


On June 7th Warner Bro. Home Video will unleash the Superman Motion Picture Anthology. This set is an 8 disc juggernaut that collects Superman 1-4, Superman Returns, and the extended Richard Donner cut's of Superman 1 & 2. Sure, most people are not gonna run out and get this set so that they can enjoy Superman 3 & 4 in their blu-ray glory, but the Richard Donner versions of the first two films are more than worth the price(which has not yet been released.) for hard core Superman fans who really want to enjoy the "Donner" Superman Trilogy, Which consists of those two extended versions and Brian Singers 2006 film Superman Returns. When those three films are watched back to back to back it makes for a truly satisfying cinematic Superman experience. All the better in blu-ray. Oh, and as if to prove that this is the most exhaustive anthology of the Man of Steel on the big screen, Warner Bro. has included every single beautifully animated Fleischer Studios Superman cartoon from 1941-43, for the first time on the blu-ray format. Here we have the trailer for this massive set, followed by the detailed contents of the entire set.


Disc 1
· Superman: The Movie, Original Theatrical
· Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version)
· The Making of Superman: The Movie [1978 TV special]
· Superman and the Mole-Men [1951 feature]
· Warner Bros. Cartoons
Super-Rabbit [1943 WB cartoon]
Snafuperman [1944 WB cartoon]
Stupor Duck [1956 WB cartoon]
· Trailers

Disc 2
· Superman: The Movie, Expanded Edition
· Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Extended Version)
· Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
· Making Superman: Filming the Legend
· The Magic Behind the Cape
· Screen Tests
Superman
Lois Lane with Optional Commentary
Ursa
· A Selection of Restored Scenes
· Additional Music Cues
Main Titles
Alternate Main Titles
The Council’s Decision
The Krypton Quake
More Mugger/Introducing Otis
Air Force One
Can You Read My Mind (Pop Version)
· Music Only Track (Donner Cut)

Disc 3
· Superman II, Original Theatrical
· Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version)
· The Making of Superman II [1980 TV special]
· Deleted Scene
· First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
· Fleischer Studios’ Superman
Superman
The Mechanical Monsters
Billion Dollar Limited
The Arctic Giant
The Bulleteers
The Magnetic Telescope
Electric Earthquake
Volcano
Terror on the Midway
· Theatrical Trailer

Disc 4
· Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut
· Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Donner Cut)
· Introduction by Richard Donner
· Superman II: Restoring the Vision
· Deleted Scenes
· Famous Studios’ Superman
Japoteurs
Showdown
Eleventh Hour
Destruction, Inc
The Mummy Strikes
Jungle Drums
The Underground World
Secret Agent

Disc 5
· Superman III Theatrical Version
· Commentary by Iilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler
· The Making of Superman III (1983 TV Special)
· Deleted Scenes
· Theatrical Trailer

Disc 6
· Superman IV The Quest For Peace Theatrical Version
· Commentary by Mark Rosenthal
· Superman 50th Anniversary Special (1988 TV Special)
· Deleted Scenes
· Theatrical Trailer

Disc 7
· Superman Returns
· Requiem for Krypton: Making Superman Returns
Pt. 1 Secret Origins and First Issues: Crystallizing Superman
Pt. 2 The Crystal Method: Designing Superman
Pt. 3 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman on the Farm
Pt. 4 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in the City
Pt. 5 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in Peril
Pt. 6 The Joy of Lex: Menacing Superman
Pt. 7 He’s Always Around: Wrapping Superman
· Resurrecting Jor-El
· Deleted Scenes including the never-before-seen original opening to Superman Returns
· Bryan Singer’s Journals – Video production journals
· Trailers

Disc 8 Additional Bonus Material
· Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman [Hi-Def]
· You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Pt. 1- Origin
Pt. 2- Vision
Pt. 3- Ascent
Pt. 4- Crisis
Pt. 5- Redemption
· The Science of Superman [Hi-Def]
· The Mythology of Superman
· The Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve
· The Adventures of Superpup [1958 TV pilot]
-Admiral Duke

First Six Minutes Of 'Sucker Punch' Hit's The Net


It's not Zack Snyder's fault. He has created some of the most visually intriguing cinema out there, yet the box office never really shines upon him. Sure his films have been 'successful.' 300, his first film, was a critical and box office success. Unfortunately, every time Zach has a new film the general buzz indicates a monster hit and usually only translates to modest or worse revenue. However, Fans love his evocative visuals and stylistic direction. So far, only fans of Snyders have truly been trumpeting the cause of Sucker Punch. Which seems completely obvious with an abysmal opening weekend that brought in only $19 million dollars as opposed to the $80 million it took to make. In an effort to help generate more interest in the film Warner Brothers has released the first six minutes of the film.


-Admiral Duke

Mermaids Tempt You To See 'On Stranger Tides' In New Poster


With the May 20th release of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides rapidly approaching, Disney continues drop new poster art in support of the film. Up till now we have seen character posters of Jack Sparrow(johnny Depp), Angelica(Penelope Cruz), Hector Barbosa(Jeffrey Rush), and Blackbeard(Ian McShane). Now, we get a closer look at the alluring mermaids that play a pivotal role in the upcoming film.
-Admiral Duke

THOR Clip Thunders On To The Net


The Mighty THOR will be unleashed upon movie theaters on May 6th. In order to prepare you for your audience with the god of thunder, MARVEL and Paramount have released this clip for your enjoyment. It's interesting to note that the first clip has no action. No Frost Giants. Nope. This little clip focuses on the humor in the film. If you've seen the trailer, then this encounter should be somewhat familiar to you. The clip opens on the moment when Thor(Chris Hemsworth) first meets Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), Darcy (Kat Dennings) and Professor Andrews (Stellan Skarsgard). The trio quibble over what to do with the manic man in the desert and Darcy provides a very immediate solution. Hilarity ensues.


-Admiral Duke