Posts Tagged better not suck
IRON SKY Finally Gets a Trailer, Sets Premiere Date at Berlin International Film Festival
Posted by mistergroonk in Movies, Trailers on February 8, 2012
Official Synopsis
As World War II comes to an end in 1945, Hans Kammler and other German scientists make a breakthrough in anti-gravity research. From a secret base in the Antarctic, Nazi spaceships are sent to the “dark side” of the Moon to establish the military base “Schwarze Sonne”.[3] Their plan is to build a powerful fleet and return to conquer Earth. The film is set in the year 2018 when their descendants finally return.
What We Learned: The Nazis weren’t wiped off the face of the planet in 1945 they went TO THE MOON! And holy crap the calendar day they’ve set to return to this great Earth is 2018. Wait, did that Space Nazi scientist just poo-poo Steve Jobs technology?
Why We’ll Watch: The gears for IRON SKY began turning in 2006. It took six years to put this absurd, fantastic idea onto film and deliver it to the unsuspecting masses. We’ve had an eye on it ever since the first teaser was shared in 2008 via Internet Demigod, Warren Ellis. Blind Spot Pictures, the production company responsible for this admirable determination, has another science fiction, comedy film called STAR WRECK:THE PIRKINING(2005) under its belt. We have not seen the Star Wreck film nor have we heard much about it. Thus we can’t make a judgment from their previous work. We can say the trailer has piqued our interest and we’re determined to know how these motherhumping Space Nazis get their butts kicked back to the dark side of the moon or beyond.
When’s it coming? It debuts at the Berlin International Film Festival or Berlinale on February 11, 2012. We gotta say that BLind Spot Productions has great brass ones releasing a film about Nazis in Berlin.
The second teaser announces a movie launch date of April 4, 2012.
Official site: http://www.ironsky.net
Better Not Suck: SKYLINE, Aliens have Converted Dyson’s Bagless-Technology into Human-Sucking Motherships. Uh Oh.
Posted by mistergroonk in Movies, One Sheets, Trailers on November 12, 2010
Official Synopsis
After a night of partying, a group of friends are distracted when beams of light awaken everyone in Los Angeles, that then attract every person like a moth to a flame. As the night progresses, they soon discover that once exposed to the light, they vanish into thin air, caused by extraterrestrial forces that later threaten to swallow the entire human species.
What We Learned: Somebody must have put the kibosh on using scientist Stephen Hawking‘s theories on alien civilizations as a clever marketing campaign. Canon: gets the clearest pictures of what our future alien overlords want to do with us. Fast cars won’t outrun the alien apocalypse. Don’t go into the light, Clarice.
Why We’ll Watch: You may or may not have noticed, faithful reader, that there are some creative projects on which we’re not sure how the final product will play out. Sure that trailer, concept art, or plot synopsis looks good but did that goodness translate into the finished piece? We’ve surreptitiously marked such posts with the tag ‘better not suck.’
From the SKYLINE trailer we perceive three possibilities.
1) It’ll be a fun, romp and stomp us against them action piece.
2) It’s a treatise on the effects of the “limelight” on large swaths of humanity. Bear with us on this. SKYLINE’s focus is on L.A. The hometown of super stardom. The Hollywood Machine(aliens) hovers down and selects(abducts) the precious few to become part of their special collective.
3) It’ll suck.
We’re hoping it’s the first choice. The second choice we’ll leave for our thesis paper.
When’s it coming? November 12, 2010. That’s right. Today!
Official site: http://www.iamrogue.com/skyline
Warner Bros. Wants THE SANDMAN as HBO Series with Eric Kripke. Geek Confidence is Medium.
Posted by mistergroonk in Comics, Television on September 2, 2010
Those of you already tuned into the geek webs already know that TV’s Eric Kripke(SUPERNATURAL) is rumored to do a Sandman series for HBO.
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Now comes word that Warner Bros. TV is acquiring the rights to Neil Gaiman’s Sandman from sister company DC Comics.
A Little Back Story on the Graphic Novel
The much loved vertigo series The Sandman by Neil Gaiman revolves around Dream, Lord of all Dreams. He goes goes by many names: Morpheus, Oneiros, The Shaper, The Shaper of Form, Lord of the Dreaming, The Dream King, Dream-Sneak, Dream Cat, Murphy, Kai’ckul and Lord L’Zoril to name a few. Dream’s name and appearance varies according to the person, or being, observing him.
The neatest trick of The Sandman graphic novels is that Morpheus is the main character but he does not appear that often in his own book. We, the audience, get to follow a delightful cast of damaged, aka damn interesting, people as they encounter The Dream King at various stages of their lives. It’s worth noting that usually these stages are the worst moments of their lives. Such is the way of stories.
The Lord of Dreaming is not omnipotent and he is the only powerful anthropomorphic personification of an aspect lording over the lives of humans. Dream is a member of the family of seven called The Endless. His siblings are: Destiny, Death, Desire, Despair, Destruction(The Prodigal), and Delirium(formerly Delight).
A HBO series based off these books has the chance of raising the bar for television to unbelievable heights. It also has the chance to stink on ice. The Sandman has been in movie development hell for decades. Less creative minds have have been attached, written scripts and, thankfully, not succeeded in pulling a Shyamalan.
Seriously, we read those old scripts. They made Jon Peters Superman movie ideas look like Dostoevsky.
While we adore what Eric Kripke has done for SUPERNATURAL, the fanboy in us secretly hopes The Suits won’t get this TV series off the ground.
The Endless by Deviant Artist T-Head
l-r:Desire, Despair, Destruction(in back), Dream, Death, Delirium, Destiny
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Trailer Tuesday: Studio Ghibli’s THE BORROWER ARRIETTY
Posted by mistergroonk in Anime, Movies, Trailers on August 24, 2010
Official Synopsis
14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items “borrowed” from the house’s human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.
What We Learned:
- When you’re tiny, you need things.
- Those aren’t rats in your walls.
- Tiny houses inside quaint country cottages is cuteness overload and we love it.
Why We’re Gonna Watch:
This is written by Hayao Miyazaki at Studio Ghibli. Also, it stirs Kid Groonk memories of watching The Littles on late Saturday mornings.
When’s it coming?
It’s out in Japan now. It’s coming in September to South Korea. No info on when it’s out in the USA.
Official site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Borrower_Arrietty
http://karigurashi.jp/
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Tuesday Tease: The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Coming to DisneyXD
Posted by mistergroonk in Animation, Comics, Television on August 24, 2010
Official Synopsis
“The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes†— Further aligning the strength of Marvel’s hugely popular characters and stories with the burgeoning Disney XD brand and global reach, an all-new animated series, “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,†will debut in fall 2010 on Disney XD and DisneyXD.com.
What We Learned:
It is impossible for any Avengers animation project to have decent theme music.
Why We’re Gonna Watch:
Marvel animation is stepping forward one more time to create a good Avengers series. We have no choice but to set the DVR, cross every appendage, and see what the animation gods cobbled together this time.
When’s it coming?
Fall 2010 on Disney XD and DisneyXD.com.
Official site:
All that exists is a Wikipedia page for now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avengers:_Earth%27s_Mightiest_Heroes
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Tuesday Tease: Sylvain Chomet’s THE ILLUSIONIST Reminds What Animation Should Be
Posted by mistergroonk in Animation, Interviews, Movies, On the French, One Sheets, Trailers on August 17, 2010
Official Synopsis
An old magician on the decline meets a young girl that will change his life forever. Based on an original script by French comic genius, Jacques Tati.
What We Learned:
- Rabbits are a tricky sort.
- Wonderful animation is wonderful.
- This is not the Ed Norton flick that competed with THE PRESTIGE so many years ago. Please do not confuse the two.
Why We’re Gonna Watch:
French director/writer Sylvain Chomet of THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE fame is directing again. After viewing the trailer for THE ILLUSIONIST we considered renaming the film THANK GOD FOR SYLVAIN CHOMET. All signs hint to this being a genius of animation that puts Disney to shame…again.
‘I’ve lived all over the place,†says the great French animator Sylvain Chomet, “but I seem to do well in countries that need their independence.â€
Seriously, this guy is fast becoming our new animation hero.
When’s it coming?
ILLUSIONIST has already released in France and several other countries. It’s about to drop in the UK. It won’t hit the US until December. And that will be just a limited release.
Life remains unfair.
Official site(s):
Trailer Tuesday: TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL, Alan Tudyk Battles Crazed Spring Breakers.
Posted by mistergroonk in Just Freaking Neat, Movies, One Sheets, Trailers, Versus on August 3, 2010
Official Synopsis
Two hillbillies are accused of being killers by a group of college kids camping near the duo’s cabin.
What We Learned:
Those meddling kids are actually douchebag “meddling kids.” Those creepy looking, and acting, hillbillies are just simple folk going about their business. Add a little blood and humor and you got yourself a movie. We see what you did there director Eli Craig.
Why We’re Gonna Watch:
You had us at Alan Tudyk. You completed the deal with the new twist on an old horror idea.
When’s it coming?
Folks who went to Sundance and SXSW Film Festival have already seen it. The SXSW goers gave it an Audience Award. Searching up and down IMDB, Wikipedia , and its Facebook page yields no information on when regular folk will get a turn at watching TUCKER AND DALE VS EVIL.
Official site:
http://www.tuckeranddale.com/
SDCC THOR Trailer is Back. Watch Quickly Before It’s Gone.
Posted by mistergroonk in Comics, Marketing, Movies, Trailers on July 29, 2010
Official Synopsis
The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
“Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.”
What We Learned:
It’s been off and on You Tube for a few hours/days now. Somehow it has stabilized enough for folks to embed the sucker.
Why We’re Gonna Watch:
Nice to see you again Agent Phil Coulson. Your character’s becoming a real Ensemble Darkhorse in our book. Before the trailer we were gonna watch THOR because it was a Marvel Studios film. Now having seen the thing in action, our interest level has jumped up a few clicks.
If the trailer’s not viewable by the time you watch this just run a Google or Twitter search. Or just wait a while. The full-on marketing campaign can’t be far off. After some of the geek grumblings we’ve seen over the released costume photos we suspect this “leak” was the result of a marketing plan.
When’s it coming?
The official site says May 2011.
Official site:
http://thor.marvel.com/
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Trailer Tuesday: RED Full Trailer. Youngsters will Respect their Elders
Posted by mistergroonk in Movies, One Sheets, Trailers on July 27, 2010
We swear to you, faithful reader, RED is that new flick that won’t release soon enough. The vintage 80s rehash testosterone fest that is the EXPENDABLES just fell right of our radar.
Official site:
http://red-themovie.com/
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