CELEBRITY UP BEAT

Who's your pick to play Green Lantern ?

2009-05-09T08:14:00.001-07:00

I think the guy who plays Deadpool from the movie X-Men Origins : Wolverine is just right to play Green Lantern. His name is Ryan Reynolds.

He only had a brief appearance in the movie, I think he is more qualified to play The Green Lantern.

Green Lantern is scheduled to hit theaters December 17, 2010 from Warner Brothers Pictures. Martin Campbell is set to direct the film from a script written by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green.

DEATH NOTE: US VERSION

2009-05-03T06:55:00.000-07:00

Anime Fans will you rejoice or frown ?

Warner Bros. has picked up the Japanese manga series Death Note and plans to develop into a live-action film.

According to Variety, the studio has set screenwriters Charley and Vlas Parlapanides to adapt.

The story centers on a college student who accidentally finds a misplaced "death note," infusing him with the power to kill merely by writing anyone's name on the page while picturing the person in his mind.

The 13-volume manga is a bestseller in Japan, and the film will be drawn from the first three installments, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata for Shueisha Inc.

No production date has been set.

Will it be great or a bomb just like DRAGONBALL?

The Japanese Live Action is OK, Let's wait if the US version will be better.

Chris O' Donnel in Max Payne

2008-05-04T00:38:00.000-07:00

It seems there are advantages to playing Meredith's spurned lover on Grey's Anatomy. Chris O'Donnell, who hasn't headlined a major film since 2000's Vertical Limit, just landed a role opposite Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis in Max Payne, Twentieth Century Fox's live-action adaptation of Rockstar Games' shoot-'em-up game.

Payne is the story of a cop (Wahlberg), haunted by the death of his family, who's hot on the heels of a series of new murders. O'Donell will play executive Jason Colvin. John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines) is directing the crime noir drama, which is currently shooting in Toronto, from a script by newcomer Beau Thorne.

Michael Rosenbaum leaves Smallville

2008-05-04T03:03:00.000-07:00

Michael Rosenbaum, the actor who plays Lex Luthor in the TV hit series Smallville, will leave the show.

Michael has always been with the show since the start, and it's very saddening to know that he will now will leave the show. The show gave him worlwide popularity and Smallville is the one that gave him his biggest break.

In anticipation for Michael's departure, Smallvile will be adding two new villains for the eight season, Doomsday and a female antagonist.

Comic book fans do remember that Doomsday is the only who have killed Superman. Now this looks exciting.

Goodbye Michael !!!

IRON MAN OPENS SUMMER WITH A BANG

2008-05-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

As predicted IRON MAN rules the box office in its first three days weekend gross with a staggering $ 100,750,000.00 opening in more than 4000 theaters across the US.

The movie is very impressive and also an exciting one.

A far second placer is MADE OF HONOR, starring Patrick Dempsey with a gross of $ 15,500,000.00

Last week top placer Baby Mama fell to third spot with a weekend gross of $ 10,332.000.00

Richard Gutierrez & KC Concepcion in a movie ?

2008-05-06T07:43:00.000-07:00

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Richard Gutierrez( son of Eddie Gutierrez and Annabel Rama) & KC Concepcion (daughter of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion), two of today's Philippines Hottest young stars are set to do a movie a together.

Not just one movie, but two movies.

First movie will be handled by Star Cinema and the second one will be handled by GMA Films.

Joyce Bernal is set to direct the first pairing of the two hottest stars in the Phillippines.

Marvel's Future Comic Book Heroes to Movies

2008-05-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

Marvel recently announced it's lined up for the next years to come up.

Already set for release in June is The Incredible Hulk. While The Punisher later these year and Wolverine for next year.

Iron Man 2, riding on the success of first, is set to be released in April 2010. No details yet were given. But I'm pretty sure that Nick Fury and War Machine will be there. Don't go out yet after the end credits for Iron Man, Samuel L. Jackson appears in a cameo role as Nick Fury which already indicates the sequel.

Also set for release in 2010, is Thor. The Mighty Thor finally gets a chance to be seen on a live movie.

And for 2011, it will all be Captain America. Set for May 2011 is the solo adventure of Captain America, followed by The Avengers in July. This time it will be an All Star Cast featuring Captain America, Hilk, Iron Man and Thor.

Will Hawkeye be there? Let's hope so.

PRE-AMERICAN IDOL JASON CASTRO

2008-05-07T07:38:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder how Jason Castro looks like before his dreadlock hairstyle ?

Well , luckily for you I am posting his photo before his American Idol days.

What can you say ? He still looks cute ,right ?

Anne Curtis to catch up with Marian Rivera

2008-05-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

Anne Curtis will also play a mermaid in her upcoming TV series, Dyosa. ABS CBN is gearing up for a fight with Dyesebel, which is currently dominating the Primetime TV ratings.

Marian Rivera showed that she is a beautiful mermaid and that her costume is well made. Beautiful beaches and scenery is also the main attraction for Dyesebel that's why it is ruling the Primetime.

Will Anne Curtis catch up or will she drown ? Oh I forgot mermaids never drown, maybe the right word is sink at the bottom of the sea.

She'll also play a centaur and a eagle in this fantasy TV series.

Bad News for Natalie Portman fans

2008-05-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

Natalie Portman has just dropped out from the new film version of Charlotte Bronte classic, Wuthering Heights.

It was cited that conflict of schedule was the main reason for the drop out.

This gal has been considering to move on with her first directorial debut sometime in the near future.

Too bad, Natalie is such a versatile actress, and I personally believe that she can do justice for the role.

No replacement has been reported yet as to who will replace her.

Speed Racer may not catch up with Iron Man

2008-05-11T02:49:00.000-07:00

Speed Racer, the anime adaptation by the Wachowski Brothers, may not topple Iron Man at the Box Office.

Speed Racer is slowing down at the box office and as of this writing, Iron Man is still blazing his way to the top.

What Happens in Vegas may even have a better chance of placing ahead Speed Racer.

In my opinion Speed Racer's visual is kinda corny and you can clearly see that it's all CGI. It's CGI are not that highly impressive, that maybe the reason it is lagging at the box office.

Stay tune tomorrow, for the Box Office results.

It wasn't a knockout at all for David Archuleta

2008-05-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to Swirlz for correcting me on my previous post.

Last Night, We saw the two David performs and we saw some brilliant performances from the two.David Archuleta may have won Simon Cowell's heart but not all American agrees. It wasn't a knockout at all. David Cook is the underdog here and he might pull off a magical comeback.

David Cook sung three different type of songs and shows his versatility while David Archuleta almost singing all types of songs which got me tired and bored watching him especially when he sung Imagine, which he sung previously. Unlike David Cook who electrifies the crowd.

Did you know that the winner of the songwriter's choice song will be sung by the champ. We've heard and seen the two songs performed by the two David. Dream Big by David Cook and In this Moment by David Archuleta. David Archuleta's choice of song is pretty lame and very selfish at all, so that means Dream Big which is blazin hot and got some catchy tunes is the winner. And that means one thing David Cook is the newest American Idol.

It may be too early to tell, but Dream Big got some good lyrics and melody which might catapult David Cook to stardom. WIN OR LOSE. David Cook will sell a lot of record and I am one of those that will buy his record.

New Spider Man Movie to push thorugh

2008-05-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

It has been confirmed that there will be a new Spider Man movie due out for 2010 or 2011.

It was not clear however that the Cast or Sam Raimi will be back for the new one.

It would be certainly a good news for Spiderman fans out there. With a good script it can be another box office hit.

There are still a lot of villain out there for Spiderman to face. Rhino,Scorpion,Vulture,Lizard and Carnage.

Keep reading here for the update.

Kristin Kreuk as Chun Li ?

2008-05-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

All Street Fighter fans out there, I dont know if you'll be happy or angry but their is a new movie starring Kristin Kreuk as Chun Li in Street Fighter : Legend of Chun LI.

I think she doesn't fit the role, Chun Li is supposed to be Chinese. I got two actress when it comes to playing Chun Li.

Both Zhang Zhi Yi and Shu Qi are both good in martial arts and I believe will do justice in the playing the Street Fighter sexy fighter.

Ming Na Wen was fabulous when she plays Chun LI opposite Jean Claude Van Damme in Street Fighter the Movie.

My thought on Kimberly Caldwell and David Cook

2008-05-28T09:19:00.000-07:00

So American Idol winner David Cook and Kimberly Caldwell did have a date together.

Who's Kimberly Caldwell ? Some of you might ask. Well, She's also a contestant from American Idol although she was on Season 2.

She was always hugging the limelight and always craving for camera attention.

I don't think that they will match well. Kimberly may be just using David Cook's popularity to create some noise.

I think David Cook would be better with Kristy Lee Cook. What do you think ?

Voices of The Simpsons seals Deal

2008-06-03T08:41:00.000-07:00

The Simpsons cast has sealed a four-year deal and solidifies the animated hit's 20th season.

According to Variety, production on the show has been delayed for several months as voice actors and 20th Century Fox TV hammered out a deal. The new pact bumps the stars' salaries up to about $400,000 an episode; they previously made somewhere in the mid-$300,000 range.

The deal was firmed up over the weekend, and means most of the key cast members -- Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Moe) and Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns) -- will be back to work and attending the show's first table read of the season this morning.

As part of his deal, Castellaneta has been named consulting producer on the series. He'll now serve as a writer in addition to continuing as a voice performer.

Although the voice actors are now locked through the next four years, it doesn't necessarily mean The Simpsons will be back beyond season 20. Gracie Films' deal with 20th expires at the end of this season, and Fox hasn't renewed the show beyond this upcoming year.

Of course, we don't want The Simpsons to be off the air right, so there will still be more season to come. Yeah !!!

Seth Rogen as the Green Hornet

2008-06-05T07:07:00.000-07:00

Sony plans to move forward with an unusual seeming superhero film starring Seth Rogen. Rogen will star in (and co-write) The Green Hornet.The star of Knocked Up is writing the script with frequent writing partner Evan Goldberg.

The Green Hornet is actually Britt Reid, a playboy who inherits his father's newspaper and then fights crime with his sidekick Kato. In an unusual move, the Hornet is considered by both the authorities and members of the underworld to be a crime boss himself, which allows Reid to pursue some crime-fighting tactics closed off to most vigilantes.

The character was created by Fran Striker and George Trendle, who also created The Lone Ranger. Originally conceived for radio, The Green Hornet has been adapted to film, television and comics.

At the present, no director has been signed for the film, nor has a casting announcement been made for Kato (though Rogen has mentioned wanting Stephen Chow for the role). What has been announced is a release date. Expect to see The Green Hornet on June 25, 2010.

Seth Rogen should lose weight in order to make it real or unless the film is a comedy, Seth should just stay as cute as himself.

Action Icon Rudy Fernandez Passes Away

2008-06-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

Filipino Action Icon Rudy Fernandez passes away. This is another sad news to the Philippine Entertainment World. It was only recently that Ace Vergel, another Action Icon, passed away.
Fernandez has long been suffering from periampullary cancer and was no longer visible in the Philippine movieworld the last few years.

Periampullary cancer is an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and the pancreas where they enter the small intestines.

Daboy as was Rudy Fernandez was fondly called by media people, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2006. Ever since the Philippine Movie struggled, Rudy Fernandez have no any big movie. He was last seen in GMA-7 television series ATLANTIKA and NOW AND FOREVER.

In the late 70's BABY AMA was the first big movie of Rudy Fernandez and him a blockbuster star. From then on he made more action packed movies which resulted in blockbuster hits.

My condolonces to his family.

SMURFS ON THE BIG SCREEN

2008-06-10T09:07:00.000-07:00

Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation have obtained film rights for The Smurfs, a live-action/animated project for the bigscreen.

Best known in the United States for the long-running Hanna-Barbera cartoon, the Smurfs were created in 1958 by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford, known throughout the world as Peyo. The Smurfs, originally called "Les Schtroumpfs" in French, were created for a Belgian series of comic books, first as minor characters. The villagers, known for their blue skin and small statures, spawned a line of statuettes, games, toys, theme parks and a hit TV series, which ran as part of NBC's Saturday-morning lineup from 1981-90.

I used to loved it when I was a kid, this might be the right time to introduce them to the new generations.

HUGH GRANT AND ZHANG ZI YI Together ?

2008-06-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

Are you ready to see Hugh Grant and Zhang Zi YI together in one movie? Yes you’ve read it right, they’re going to do a movie together and the title will be “LOST FOR WORDS”.

The film is about a British actor (Grant) who is offered a role in a movie directed by a Chinese filmmaker (Zhang). Although he’s first attracted to the director’s flirtatious translator, he soon realizes he has stronger feelings for the filmmaker instead.

Susanne Bier, who recently directed the movie “Things We Lost in the Fire”, is directing a script written by Jamie Curtis and Dan Mazer (‘Borat”)

Last time we saw Hugh Grant on the big screen was in last year’s “Music and Lyrics.” While Zhang last seen at TNT the movie.

I really can’t wait to see this movie. I’m wondering right now what’s going to be like seeing them in one movie? Will they look good together? But one thing for sure this will make us laugh and fall in love again.

THE SPIRIT NEW POSTER

2008-06-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

Check out this new character poster in support of Frank Miller's upcoming comic book adaptation Will Eisner's The Spirit. Showing in Christmas 2008.

This time out, Scarlett Johansson's sexy nurse is in full display. Check it out.

ROBOTECH as a LIVE ACTION MOVIE

2008-06-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

Due to the box office success of TRANSFORMERS, producers are now turning to Anime' to make a new movie. This time it will be ROBOTECH.

Lawrence Kasdan, the noted screenwriter behind Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders Of The Lost Ark, has just had his name attached to Robotech. According to reports, Kasdan will be the new writer for the adaptation of the American cartoon based on three Japanese anime series.

The original cartoon of Robotech tells the story of a future Earth which comes under a series of alien invasions, and uses that alien technology to create transforming vehicles to fight back. The American series drew from three unconnected Japanese series, but somehow managed to make them into a coherent storyline.

Robotech is set to be developed by Tobey Maguire's Maguire Entertainment for Warner Brothers.

It's pretty obvious that Tobey Maguire will play the lead role, but were not sure yet, so will have to wait.

Still Looking Sexy

2008-06-17T03:14:00.000-07:00

Take a look at Ashlee in a figure-hugging, plunging brown dress as she flaunts the all natural benefits of being a pregnant while stopping by Ren-Mar Studios in Hollywood to attend a taping of his husband Pete Wentz's new MTV show.

Well I guess there’s nothing much to say I am going to keep this real brief so that guys can resume staring.

It's Time for Gears of War

2008-06-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

Len Wiseman has signed on to direct New Line's Gears of War, based on Microsoft and Epic Games' hit videogame.

Fanboys have been speculating for nearly a year that Wiseman may direct the project. The game was even featured in his most recent film, Live Free or Die Hard.

Gears of War revolves around a world reeling from an invasion by aliens known as the Locust, and a small team of elite soldiers who fight to retake the planet Sera and save its human inhabitants.

New Line had initially aimed for a summer 2009 release for the picture, but further development on the project now will likely delay that plan. No production date has been set.

I'll keep you updated in the coming days about this project.

Brad Pitt as Mighty Thor

2008-06-22T05:08:00.000-07:00

We all know that Marvel is preparing to make Mighty Thor jump to the Silver Screen.

If there is any other perfect to play Mighty Thor, it would have to be Brad Pitt. Just take a look at these photo of Brad Pitt from the movie Troy. He really could play Mighty Thor to perfection. He has proven that he can be buff and it would be great seeing Brad Pitt holding that axe and wearing that Red Cape.

Although he can also play Captain America, but I believe that he is more perfect with Mighty Thor.

What about you ? Do you think that he fits the bill as Mighty Thor ?