This October Hannibal Is Back
Why not preview Red Dragon.
This Summer's Most Anticipated Comedy (At least by Dan)
Hey, there is a new Austin Powers in Goldmember trailer to enjoy!
I love gooooooooold!
Fox Sees THE END OF THE ROAD
20th Century Fox has aquired the rights to a pitch from Ric Roman Waugh and Tag Mendillo called THE END OF THE ROAD. The pitch is described as "SPEED meets MEMENTO." It is about a young stuntman that is offered a job by the Cajun mafia that he can't refuse. The job takes him on a "high speed odyssey" from Las Vegas to Baton Rouge.
This Weekend's New Movies
New films? New movies? New Summer movie season distractions available to you this weekend? Why there sure are!
The primary new release sees Superstar Star Tom Cruise teaming up with Superstar Director Steven Spielberg for the film version of Philip K. Dick's Minority Report.
Now even though last year's AI- Artificial Intelligence may have been one of the worst, nee "most understood" films in a long time, when you combine the talents of these 3 men, Cruise, Dick and Spielberg, you have a movie that I want to see, but don't want to know anything about. I say let it play out and entertain me.
So to that end, I have nothing to write about Minority Report. But if you need to know if it is worth your time and money before you go, even with the movie's pedigree, well then here are 28 reviews for you to read. Read away, or join me at the theatre. It's up to you.
Admittedly I also have nothing to write about Juwanna Mann, but for totally different reasons. It just sucks! Here's a movie about a guy who is kicked out of the NBA and decides to join the WNBA. Yes, he dresses up in drag and joins the Women's National Basketball Association! And as I mentioned, it sucks!
If you want to see a man dress up like a woman just to get a job and prove a point then watch Tootsie. Now that is a movie! AND it has Bill Murray!
Ah, Bill Murray!!! Bill Murray rocks!
And so does this weekend's other, and final, new film- Lilo & Stitch! And it rocks hard!
Leaving traditional Disney animated fare in it's dust this masterpiece of modern cinema is absolutely hilarious. Sure, granted, it is possible that maybe some kids will not understand some of the humour, but on the other hand, for people with an abundance of pop culture knowledge, and adults, this movie rocks! Rocks hard! References of Star Trek, MIB, Godzilla, Jaws and many other classics are a spicy ingredient that made me really laugh. And it has a heart as well. It is an awesome film!
When all is said and done Lilo & Stitch may end up my favourite film of 2002!
So enjoy the popcorn and I'll see you at Minority Report, umm, I mean I'll see you at the movies!
Chan's the Man for 'Eighty Days' Remake
Jackie Chan will star in a remake of "Around the World in Eighty Days," with could begin shooting in the fall after he completes "Shanghai Knights" with Owen Wilson.
Like the 1956 original, which starred David Niven and was based on Jules Verne's novel, the picture will be set during the Industrial Revolution, a time of great intellectual restlessness and advancement throughout the world. But the script has been significantly revised.
The new version will focus on Passepartout (Chan), who after stealing a valuable jade Buddha, seeks refuge with London gentleman inventor Phileas Fogg. The role of Fogg, made famous by Niven, has yet to be cast.
As in the original, the crux of the story is Fogg's bet with members of his club that a man can traverse the globe in 80 days. The revision has Passepartout teaching Fogg to open his mind to the different cultures he encounters en route to winning his bet. Passepartout guides and defends Fogg on his journey -- an area in which Chan no doubt will exploit his athleticism.
The project is being financed by Denver billionaire Philip Anschutz' Walden Media, which declined comment. Frank Coraci ("The Wedding Singer," "The Waterboy.") will direct.
ARRIBA! ARRIBA!
The Cartoon Network has decided to bring back Looney Tunes shorts starring Speedy Gonzalez, after banning the character for three years over concerns about Mexican stereotypes. Recently, some Mexican-American groups have lobbied for the return of Speedy, saying the ban was political correctness gone overboard.
Crawford Interested in Space Travel
Supermodel Cindy Crawford says she's ready for a trip into orbit in a Russian spacecraft — but only if it would last one week, Interfax news agency reported.
Crawford, 36, made the comment Thursday while in Moscow to present a jewelry collection from Omega, the watch company.
She and her husband, Rande Gerber, are the parents of two young children, Kaia Jordan, born last year, and Presley Walker, who was born in 1999.
Singer Lance Bass of 'N Sync has gone through preliminary health tests as part of his bid to secure a spot on a flight to the international space station.
But the Russian Aerospace Agency has warned that there is little chance that Bass, 23, could complete the necessary training in time for the next Soyuz rocket launch in October.
The world's second space tourist, South African Mark Shuttleworth, returned to Earth last month after a weeklong trip that cost him $20 million — the same sum the world's first space tourist, American Dennis Tito, paid last year.
Could This Be Her Last Number One?