‘Voltron’ Movie is Being Made for Real

August 18, 2008

Another day, another chance for Hollywood to hastily scrape the lining of the 1980s’ uterus, hoping something they can rake out will resemble a movie if they project some light through it. This time: Voltron.

Fox-based New Regency has put robot project “Voltron: Defender of the Universe” into turnaround.

Ryan Kavanaugh’s financing and production venture Relativity Media is in negotiations to back the property, though on a more moderate budget, utilizing the type of cost-effective technology employed in films including “300.”

Last summer, New Regency picked up the rights to the property, adapted by scribe Justin Marks, who’s behind Warner Bros.’ bigscreen versions of “He-Man” and “Green Arrow.”

Marks’ take is described as a post-apocalyptic tale set in New York City and Mexico, where five survivors of an alien attack band together and end up piloting the five lion-shaped robots that combine and form the massive sword-wielding Voltron that helps battle Earth’s invaders.

The worst part will be when I see the trailer in the theater and inevitably hear some kids talking about how it looks like a Power Rangers rip-off. “Hey, idiots, Voltron was around first! No, you’re an old nerd!”

‘Voltron’ facing a Relativity reboot [Variety]
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What’s the Worst Thing About Babylon Anno Domini? The Weather!

August 18, 2008

But you know what the best thing is? The Hanging Gardens of PURE LASER.

Old trailer here, if you missed the Vin Diesel poncho action.

Vin Diesel’s ‘Babylon A.D.’ Poster [Ropes of Silicon]
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Zohan - Irreverent Yet Hilarious

August 15, 2008

You Don’t Mess With The Zohan was released in Ireland today, so I escaped the damp weather by seeking refuge this evening in my local cinema.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Sandler. I knew it was a comedy about an Israeli commando who wants to be a hairdresser.

What I didn’t know, or expect, was that I would find myself literally laughing out loud. At some points I was almost crying!

Zohan is a farce. It pokes fun at Israelis, Palestinians, Americans and just about everyone else.

It takes political incorrectness to a whole new level. The stereotyping alone makes it worth going to see, as it is sheer genius.

The script, while a bit weak in parts, is hilarious. Some of the set pieces made me think of Monty Python in their heyday.

So what about the cast?

Sandler entertains and has great presence, while Emmanuelle Chriqui is simply stunning (she can act too!). Schneider does Schneider without really extending himself, but he doesn’t need to.
You may remember John Turturro from Mr Deeds, where he played the “super sneaky” butler, or as one of the agents in Transformers. This time round he plays Zohan’s nemesis, but of course there is a funny twist..

If you want literally a good laugh, then don’t miss it. I was having a pretty glum evening and it really cheered me up.

Steve Carel and Tina Fey Are Having a Terrible Date

August 15, 2008

Hey, a comedy starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey? Sounds like someone has been watching the only parts of NBC’s primetime schedule that don’t make you want to die. This could be good, right? Nope:

Steve Carell and Tina Fey are set to play a married couple in “Date Night,” a 20th Century Fox comedy to be directed by Shawn Levy.

Josh Klausner wrote the script, based on an idea by Levy, whose 21 Laps will produce. Story follows a couple who find their routine date night becomes much more than just dinner and a movie.

Levy, who is shooting Fox’s “Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian,” intends the pic to be his next directing assignment.

If you didn’t catch that, Date Night is being directed by the man responsible for choking the final breaths out of Steve Martin with Cheaper by the Dozen and The Pink Panther, giving us our first taste of Ashton Kutcher-married-as-comedy with Just Married, and making Night at the Museum and its upcoming sequel. In other words, Carell and Fey will be the slices of bread holding together a shit sandwich.

Carell, Fey ready for ‘Date Night’ [Variety]
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Are Getting Married

August 15, 2008

ellen-portia-kissing-3 Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Are Getting Married

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi are getting married this weekend in California. I wonder if John McCain will be invited to the wedding.

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