Archive for December, 2009

Jeremy Renner is Not Hawkeye
31
Dec
2009

Jeremy Renner is Not Hawkeye

Rodney BrazeauNews

There was rumour surrounding Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner that he was approached to play Hawkeye in the Avengers after a cameo in Thor. But Renner himself was faced with the rumour and fessed up....

Furry Vengeance Trailer Online
31
Dec
2009

Furry Vengeance Trailer Online

Rodney BrazeauNews

This has been a slow week for news with Hollywood on vacation, but because I am feeling mildly abusive, I thought I would inflict it on you. Brendan Fraser didn't let anyone know, but he is staring...

Mel Gibson’s Movie Causes Protest in Veracruz
30
Dec
2009

Mel Gibson’s Movie Causes Protest in Veracruz

Rodney BrazeauNews

It wouldn't be a Mel Gibson film if there wasn't some protests around it. But this one is just silly. A film is set to return Gibson to Veracruz, (he filmed Apocalypto there) where part of a priso...

Avatar Encites Political and Religious Criticism
30
Dec
2009

Avatar Encites Political and Religious Criticism

Rodney BrazeauNews

Avatar has come under attack by a number of political and religious criticisms since its come out, but any time one of those organizations has the opportunity to soapbox they will try. The religi...

New How to Train Your Dragon Trailer Online
30
Dec
2009

New How to Train Your Dragon Trailer Online

Rodney BrazeauNews, Trailers

Dreamworks is headed to release the animated adaptation of the book How to Train Your Dragon from the Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III series of books. A new trailer is online and looks endearingly ...

More Details on Disney’s Plans for Marvel Properties
30
Dec
2009

More Details on Disney’s Plans for Marvel Properties

Rodney BrazeauNews

Ah more news about Disney and Marvel joining forces. Tomorrow is the day the deal goes official and ink hits paper. But already there is a nervous buzz about what this means to Marvel. Get the Bi...

James McAvoy as Sir Ian Fleming?
30
Dec
2009

James McAvoy as Sir Ian Fleming?

Rodney BrazeauNews

I always like hearing that there are other stories behind the people who write the stories we love. Its nice to hear those stories too. So with the role of Ian Fleming coming, we get to see the man ...

Sam Worthington as Flash Gordon?
30
Dec
2009

Sam Worthington as Flash Gordon?

Rodney BrazeauNews

With a remake of Flash Gordon coming the rumour wheels have already started to roll. On the top of the short list for the title hero is said to be Ryan Reynolds and Sam Worthington. Personally I see...

The Raping of the Phantom Menace
30
Dec
2009

The Raping of the Phantom Menace

Rodney BrazeauNews

This series of videos has made its way around the interwebz today and I couldn't help but share it with you. I would have written sooner this morning, but I was watching these. Anyways, this guy...

Star Trek 2 could enter Production in 2011
29
Dec
2009

Star Trek 2 could enter Production in 2011

Rodney BrazeauNews

Star Trek was easily one of the biggest surprises for me this year. Not being a huge Trekkie, I didn't care if they pissed all over cannon. The franchise was dead and needed a kick start. And th...

The Art of the Title Sequence
29
Dec
2009

The Art of the Title Sequence

Rodney BrazeauNews

A new blog I tripped over today takes a unique look at the parts of the movie that most people don't notice. The credits. Art of the Title Sequence posts deconstruction of new and old films which ...

Public Service Announcement – C3P0 says Don’t Smoke
29
Dec
2009

Public Service Announcement – C3P0 says Don’t Smoke

Rodney BrazeauNews

At least the current trend of non smoking Public Service Announcements have some common sense to them. Back in the 80s however it seems that linking pop culture icons to tell kids not to smoke might ...

The First Avenger: Captain America to film in June
28
Dec
2009

The First Avenger: Captain America to film in June

Rodney BrazeauNews

I was starting to wonder when we were going to get news about The First Avenger: Captain America. Well it seems that it is out of deveolpment and on course to be released in summer 2011. ScreenCra...

New Inception Trailer Online
28
Dec
2009

New Inception Trailer Online

Rodney BrazeauNews, Trailers

Despite understanding a fair bit of French when I saw this version of the Trailer for Inception that was leaked last week, I was still confused. Seeing it in english didn't change that much, but v...

Thunder! Thunder! Thundercats No!!
28
Dec
2009

Thunder! Thunder! Thundercats No!!

Rodney BrazeauNews

I will admit a deep weakness to nostalgic things of my youth being adapted to the big screen. I wasn't too pumped about GI Joe as I thought I would be, but I still get excited to hear these things ge...

Is Black Widow a Villain in Iron Man 2?
28
Dec
2009

Is Black Widow a Villain in Iron Man 2?

Rodney BrazeauNews

Seems there is a lot of confusion on who Black Widow will be in Iron Man 2. Some unfamiliar with the character think she might be a villain, a hero, or a love interest. Well it might be all of them....

Cop Out Trailer Online
25
Dec
2009

Cop Out Trailer Online

Rodney BrazeauNews

I have really been looking forward to A Couple of Dicks, but it's now because that title was considered potentially offensive, its now called Cop Out (which is deliciously ironic). I have been want...

Rodney’s Top Ten Christmas Films
23
Dec
2009

Rodney’s Top Ten Christmas Films

Rodney BrazeauNews

Its that time of year when we have a ton on our plate but life doesn't stop. Between that and Christmas shopping we still have to find time to bit up those movies we are craving to see. But for ...

Guy Ritchie Remains Silent on Lobo
23
Dec
2009

Guy Ritchie Remains Silent on Lobo

Rodney BrazeauNews

Back when Guy Ritchie was announced as the director for DC's upcoming adaptation of Lobo, I was more puzzled about how a Lobo movie was going to work. But now we find out that Guy Ritchie refuses to ...

New Robin Hood Poster and Trailer Online
23
Dec
2009

New Robin Hood Poster and Trailer Online

Rodney BrazeauNews

Ridley Scott must want to remind you just how much you loved Gladiator, because this poster looks like it could come from that film. It does allow you to focus on the fact that he has a bow, which is...