Batman - The Dark Knight
First Two Dark Knight TV Spots
May 12, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Starting as of last night, Warner Bros. have began airing a couple of television spots for the Dark Knight. Thanks to all those that sent this in.

“Out of the darkness, comes the Knight” - not too hard to think that one up!

Here you go:

TV Spot #1:

TV Spot #2:

Batman - The Dark Knight
Amazing set of 40 high resolution images
May 10, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

/Film just got an exclusive package of 40 high resolution images sent their way by reader KillingJoke - 30mb of them. These include lots of Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Heath Ledger and Chris Nolan close-ups. What’s most interesting are the pictures that show the filming of The Dark Knight.

This set appears to be for press usage, most likely for the plethora of press articles we will be seeing in the coming months. Some of the shots we have seen before, but maybe not at this resolution. No real spoilers in these shots either:

EDIT:

Images Removed at Request From Warner Bros

Sorry folks.

Indiana Jones 4
Second Trailer and TV Spot collection
May 10, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Second Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer:

TV Spot #1:

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TV Spot#2:

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TV Spot #3:

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TV Spot #4:

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TV Spot #5:

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TV Spot #6:

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TV Spot #7:

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TV Spot #8:

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Indiana Jones 4
Indy treats from Blockbuster
May 10, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Marty has sent us in some Indiana Jones 4 treats that he picked up from his local Blockbuster store:

Just came back from my local Blockbuster with a treasure of Indy 4 stuff. Popcorn Popups, guess these are for holding popcorn while you watch the indy movies at home. Pint Glasses of all four theatrical posters and last but not least would be a cool DVD case holder. This thing is nice, it holds 4 DVD’s, I’m assuming the forth DVD would be Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. They also had some Indy ‘Indy’ 500 stuff along with full size theatrical posters for the movie. I attached a bunch of pics that will be in two emails. Hope you can use these.

Batman - The Dark Knight
Dark Knight busts from Hot Toys
May 10, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Zdravko wrote in to tell us that Hot Toys have some new intricately designed Dark Knight busts:

Joker Bust

Joker Bust Closeup

Batman and Joker busts from Hot Toys

X-men Origins: Wolverine
Scott Summers (Cyclops) to make appearance
May 7, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

An astute SHH reader, Retroman, has spotted that an Australian theatrical agency, Meissner Management, has posted a newly filled role for the latest X-men movie:

TIM POCOCK secures Role of SCOTT SUMMERS in Feature Film “WOLVERINE” US Production Director GAVIN HOOD.

The extent of Summers’ appearance in the movie is not yet known - though given the relatively unknown stature of the actor it may be safe to assume it is only a small role.

Transformers 2
Shooting at University of Pennsylvania
May 7, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

/Film have been tipped off about a possible film shoot at the University of Pennsylvania (Sam Witwicky will be in college):

I’m a student at the University of Pennsylvania and a few of my friends involved in student government told me that Transformers 2 will be shooting on campus in one of the nicer fraternities this summer. Im guessing these scenes will involve Shia/Jonah at college. Michael Bay was also seen on campus a few weeks back, so I guess that sort of confirms that the film will be partially shot here. Thought you might like to know.

Transformers 2
Jonah Hill will not be appearing in Transformers 2
May 7, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Rumors have recently put Superbad star, Jonah Hill, in contention as Shia LaBoeuf’s roommate in the Transformers sequel, as described by some leaked casting descriptions:

[CHUCK] 19-25 yrs., Sam’s roommate at Princeton. He runs a conspiracy theory website. Funny in an irreverent, edgy way, he is shocked to see his conspiracy theories come to life. (2nd Lead)

However, Entertainment Weekly are reporting that talks between Hill and DreamWorks have broken down and shall not be Sam Witwicky’s comic sidekick.

Jonah Hill in Superbad

Batman - The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger Joker Action Figures sell out
May 7, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

WENN are reporting that within minutes of going on sale, Mattel’s Joker action figure has sold out:

Batman fans have cleaned out New York toy stores’ entire supply of Heath Ledger’s Joker action figure, within minutes of them going on sale.

Devotees of the comic book series lined up early to clear shelves of the $9.99 toy.

Ebay is riddled with these figures selling for much more than their retail price, up to $55 each.

Joker Action Figure

Via /Film

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Richard Taylor (Weta) still enthused
May 6, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

At the Wellginton Armageddon Pop Culture Con, Richard Taylor spoke about his enthusiasm for the Evangelion live action movie with a fan:

Thanks Tino!

Batman - The Dark Knight
Is this Two Face?
May 6, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

A fairly large and detailed image has begun circulation around the internet, claiming to be Two Face, as we shall see him in The Dark Knight. This image has the potential to be spoilerific and it is also quite graphic, hence it is included after the break…

EDIT: Image removed - looks like WB are doing the rounds and taking down the images as and when they find them - must be legitimate then!

You can still find it here: AICN | The Blemish | Amber Street | Kensington Victoria

Analysis: The detail on this is astounding - enough to suggest that it is not a fake. It also looks like some sort of noise photoshop filter has been applied over the top - much like the leaked joker pictures we saw last month.

The picture originated from Comic Book Resource.

Batman - The Dark Knight
Official Dark Knight site is updated
May 6, 2008 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

The official Dark Knight website has updated to include a sexy new flash introduction and all three trailers. The intro sees Batman standing against a window pane, a la the poster, which then bursts (like the long horizontal poster), before falling to the ground amongst raining Joker cards.

Thanks Zdravko (Batfan93)

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Eva live action director and financing in place?
September 28, 2007 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

According to one of our forum members, zandor117, who was present at the ADV panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta, ADV’s David Williams said that the Evangelion live action movie is now moving into production. We have seen no other report, even though the same panel was used to announce several anime licenses that have been reported by reputable anime news sources.

According to zandor117, this is what was said:

Questioner: “Is there anything new about the EVA movie?”

David Williams: “The EVA movie is now in Production”

Questioner: “Can you tell us the director?”

David Williams: “I am not allowed to say that yet.”

ADV has not yet commented further.

While this does not seem like full production (i.e. filming actors) or even fully fledged pre-production like set building, the main concrete news seems to be that a director has signed on, moving the project beyond the proposal and development phase. Previously, negotiations were under way with a shortlist of directors who had expressed an interest, but the decision had not been made yet.

Read the original discussion thread

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Matt Greenfield Video Interview via Anime North
June 3, 2007 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Our friends over at Animestation.net, have posted a marathon interview session with Matt Greenfield which took place a few days ago at Anime North.

The Evangelion live action stuff starts at the end of video 2. In video 3 you’ll learn about Weta’s involvement, designs for “shell retrieval” vehicles and Greenfield’s projected time frame. A great interview all around.

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You can see the Animestation.net YouTube account here.

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Matt Greenfield at Anime Central 2007
May 16, 2007 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Trivial Being minion darthikari attended a panel at Anime Central (acen) this weekend. When the Evangelion live action project came up, Matt Greenfield said that the movie is still happening, and that Weta and undisclosed “big names” are still on board, but that he could still not announce any details.

The only news here is that the status of the Evangelion live action movie(s) seems unchanged by the announement of the four-movie animated re-make by Gainax.

More info on the ADV panel (without the live action news) here: ANN: Anime Central 2007: ADV Films

Discussion thread: acen update

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Fan’s second live action trailer
April 3, 2007 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Anatael is back with a new incarnation. He has spent the last couple of months working on a new Evangelion teaser trailer. As fan efforts typically go, this is something to behold. See if you can spot Asuka, Rei, etc. Without further adieu:

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Fan made live action trailers
October 25, 2006 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

Continuing on the theme of the previous post, here are some fan made live action Neon Genesis Evangelion movie trailers built from the clips of a few well known movies. They are put together pretty well and I’ll leave you to work out who is cast as each character:

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Excellent fan art
October 7, 2006 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

News seems a little quiet at the moment, so in the meantime I thought I might treat you to some fan art based upon WETA’s original concept images. This is really quite good, and may in all likelihood appear in my inbox in a few weeks claiming to be genuine WETA, as did that movie poster by Shok Xone Studios.

http://fofr.trivialbeing.net/images/Eva_unit_01_berserk_coloured_by_r7ll_s.jpg

This image is by r7ll and a large version can be found Here

Evangelion Live Action Movie
Newtype Japan hypes Evangelion Scoop
August 11, 2006 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

UPDATE: The issue, although not out yet, has surfaced on the internet with full page scans, albeit in japanese of course. Whilst no live action movie scoop, the news is still very big and concerns a “rebuilding” of Evangelion in the form of 4 new movies, the first due out next Summer (in Japan). A large amount of new material is expected in this project entitled “Evangelion Shin Gekijou Ban”. Check out our forum thread for all the details: Newtype Scans Discussion

Just a quick note to say that the next Newtype issue will contain a big scoop concerning Evangelion (or so is advertised in Japan’s September issue), whether this pertains to the live action movie is unsure. However given that a big announcement is due it is quite possible we may hear some substantial and important news concerning the movie within the next month. Let’s cross our fingers.

Some speculation as to what else it could be includes a possible new Hideaki Anno project as rumored at ANN.

For further rumors and discussion concerning the “scoop” Eva Monkey makes some good points with particular reference to the possibility of new Evangelion anime.

Evangelion Live Action Movie
New Weta Workshop Concept Art
May 31, 2006 Discuss in the Forums | Comments

“Plug insert options on EVA 2″ - By Stephen Crowe - Copyright Weta Workshop

“Line drawing showing the profile of EVA 2″
By Greg Broadmore - Copyright Weta Workshop
This is a close up of an image previously seen within a unit 2 profile shot.