Video: TRANSFORMERS 3: DARK OF THE MOON!

Michael Bay.  He loves making cars bounce.

Superman Hates America?

Superman usually gets in the mainstream press because he’s dying or getting married or changing his costume.   But this week he’s all over the news for his political views.  Yup, you read that right, his political views?!?   Or, to be more precise, a discussed action.    In this case, the notion that he’s going to renounce his American citizenship.  This has caused a furor online and off.   For a good rundown of all that you might want to look at Bleeding Cool’s coverage.

More on this story after the jump …

Video: UFOs Buzz Chile!

What are these strange lights in the sky?  Aircraft?  UFOs?  You be the judge.

We know very little about this video.  We edited this clip from a longer one which contained about two minutes at the head which was of little interest.  The original poster claimed this video was from Chile and of recent vintage.  None of which we’ve been able to comfirm.

But we found the video of significant enough interest that we decided to post it, and hope our readers can help us track down more facts.

Photo: First AVENGERS Photo!

Their chairs are ready and waiting.

Video: IMMORTALS!

Trailer for Immortals!  A new fantasy film based on the Greek myth of Theseus.  This is from the producers of 300.  And it shows.  Very much that same look.

This also gives us a chance to see Henry Cavill (above), who is set to star in Zack Snyder‘s Superman film, in a similarly heroic role.

Genre Shows Top TV BAFTAs!

Genre TV dominates this year’s TV BAFTAs with “Being Human“, “Misfits”, and “Sherlock” receiving nominations in the best drama series category; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who“) and Benedict Cumberbatch (“Sherlock”) being honored in the best actor category; Martin Freeman (“Sherlock”) and Robert Sheehan (“Misfits”) in the best supporting actor category; and Lauren Socha (“Misfits”) in the supporting actress category.

A full list of nominees after the jump …

Video: Karen Gillan on “The Late Late Show”

Everyone’s favorite wee Scottish lassie Karen Gillan.  Best known for her role as Amy Pond on “Doctor Who“.   To be fair, she’s not that wee.  Quite a tall lassie she is.  But she definitely is Scottish.  And her name is Karen.  So we got most of it right.

Anywho …

Slight Ratings Increase for “THE EVENT”!

Monday’s airing of the latest episode of the sci-fi series “The Event” saw an 18% increase in the ratings, giving the show a 1.3 in the 18-49 demo.  However, a small increase like this is unlikely to keep the show from being cancelled.  Pity.  These last few eps have been thrilling.

Albert Pyun to Remake CYBORG!

You couldn’t  get through the nineties without multiple viewings of the Van Damme/Pyum skiffy classic Cyborg.   You saw it on cable.  You saw it on VHS.  You saw it in your dreams.  It was just part of your life.  And now it seems that a remake may be in our future, helmed by Pyun himself.  He had this to say to Twitch:

It will be an epic of post apocalyptic cyber punk movie filled with an Expendables type all star casting of action stars. I think it will be a  true metal classic! A violent mash up of my Cyborg and Nemesis action movies. Should begin shooting in late summer.

Hmmm … sounds intriguing.  And for those who don’t remember Cyborg:   Check out the original theatrical trailer after the jump …

Is There a Curse of THE HOBBIT Movie?

Some think so.  And here’s another bit of evidence to add to the pile from P.J.’s Facebook page:

I am sad to report that Rob Kazinsky, who was cast in the role of Fili, is having to leave The Hobbit and return home, for personal reasons.  Rob has been terrific to work with and his enthusiasm and infectious sense of humour will be missed by all of us. I should say that Rob’s departure will not affect ongoing filming of The Hobbit, nor will it impact work done to date, as we had yet to film much of Fili’s storyline. At the moment we are shooting scenes featuring Bilbo without the Dwarves, which will give us time to find a new Fili. I’ll keep everyone posted with updates as they come.

Cheers,

Peter J

If stuff like this continues expect the curse talk to ratchet up!