The Amazing Spider-Man's Lizard Revealed Via Pez

We're not that far away from snuggling up in our seats with a barrel of popcorn to enjoy the latest incarnation of our friendly neighborhood webslinger, The Amazing Spider-Man. We've experienced a mediocre teaser and a lot of set pictures giving us insight into the tone and action level we can expect. However, we have yet to see any much of anything in regards to the villain, Dr. Connors aka The Lizard played by Rhys Ifans. Until now.

The studio has been really focusing on the effects relating to The Lizard. They are fine tuning the CGI while some of the cast was back in NYC for some reshoots to inject some more action into the fold. Granted it is just a Pez dispenser but we finally have a first look of what the Lizard might look like, and no wonder they waited, the villian looks like Grig from The Last Starfighter.

New "John Carter Of Mars" Poster

Opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on March 9, the adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic novel tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

"Lego Batman 2: Superheroes" Image Revealed.

I don't know about you, but those damn Lego video game series suck me in every time. I've been hoping that techies develop a Superman version for any and all systems, and thought that a game coinciding with the upcoming film might be a good opportunity. Considering how bad the Superman related video games have been, worth a shot.

It looks like Superman along with other DC heroes will be playing second fiddle to Batman yet again when the upcoming Lego Batman 2: Super Heroes is released this Summer. The game will of course feature Batman, along with Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and more. Check out the first image from BrickTuts below.

Bale Says He's Taken Off Batman Cowl For Last Time

It's always interesting to wonder where the character of Batman would be on film if it wasn't for one Christopher Nolan. Sure there are a lot of other capable people involved with bringing The Bat back to the big screen in the right way, but he is the one wearing the cowl, metaphorically speaking of course.

What about Bale? By some inside accounts Bale was actually the choice of the studio and Nolan was looking at other contenders. Hard to imagine anybody else stomping around in a black rubberized suit at this point. Bale has owned the role but not to a point where it has clouded his career. He was a solid actor before and he'll continue to be a solid actor after Batman glides away.

We've been hearing that this is "the end of Batman" after The Dark Knight Rises and the finality is all over the early marketing for the film. The funny thing is, just because Christopher Nolan is moving on from the character, doesn't mean that WB will "kill the Batman". In fact they are exploring multiple options; Justice League, World's Finest, a reboot, and a film that takes place within the 8 year period between The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.

Now through the Phillipine Daily Enquirer Christian Bale has chimed in on his future as the Caped Crusader:

“I wrapped a few days ago so that will be the last time I’m taking that cowl off. I believe that the whole production wrapped yesterday, so it’s all done. Everything’s finished. It’s me and Chris – that will be the end of that Batman era.”

More of the same, "end of that Batman era", "Last time I'm taking that cowl off." Finality. Although it is the end of Nolan's Batman, and possibly his sometimes strained relationship with WB, I'm not actually so sure about Bale. You wonder if they throw him some Johnny Depp style doubloons at him then he might strike the pose one more time. Stranger things have happened.

Funky "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" Poster

I am still shocked we are getting a sequel to Ghost Rider. Even when I kept hearing news about the sequel in pre-production I couldn't bring myself to believe. It's not that I thought the flick was all that bad, I enjoyed it for what it was. It did so lukewarm at the box office, pulling in only 115 million domestic against a $110 million (Add about $20 million give or take to that), I figured the studio would move one.

When the budget was cut from $135 million to $75 million, I thought to myself, "this flick ain't happening." Guess what? WRONG! Nic Cage needed buy back his castle and he loves comic book flicks.

Cut to today, some very artistic posters for Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance courtesy of our friends at JoBlo.com & SuperHeroHype.com

Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in Columbia Pictures’ and Hyde Park Entertainment’s Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance.  In the successor to the worldwide hit Ghost Rider, Johnny – still struggling with his curse as the devil’s bounty hunter – is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciarán Hinds).  At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the Ghost Rider, but it is the only way to protect the boy – and possibly rid himself of his curse forever.  Directed by Neveldine/Taylor.  Screenplay by Scott M. Gimple & Seth Hoffman and David S. Goyer.  Story by David S. Goyer.  Based on the Marvel Comic.  Produced by Steven Paul, Ashok Amritraj, Michael De Luca, Avi Arad, and Ari Arad.

Two "The Darkest Hour" Featurettes

The thriller, released domestically through Summit Entertainment, opens in 3D and 2D theaters on December 25 and tells the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

Emile Hirsh, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor and Joel Kinnaman star with Chris Gorak (Right at Your Door) directing.

ComingSoon.Net

New Clip From "Hugo"

Hugo tells the story of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station. With the help of an eccentric girl, he searches for the answer to a mystery linking the father he recently lost, the ill-tempered toy shop owner living below him and a heart shaped lock, seemingly without a key. Based on Brian Selznick's award winning and imaginative New York Times bestseller, "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," this magical tale is Scorsese's first film shot in 3D.

Yahoo  Movies

Kate Beckinsale From "Underworld Awakening"

Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as the vampire warrioress Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

Mid-Season ABC TV Premiere Dates

Tuesday, January 3
8:30-9:00 p.m. "Work It" (Premiere)
9:00 -10:00 p.m. "Celebrity Wife Swap" (Premiere)

Thursday, January 5
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Wipeout" - Winter Wipeout (Season Premiere)

Friday, February 3
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Shark Tank" (Season Premiere)

Tuesday, February 7
9:00-10:00 p.m. "The River" (Premiere)

Sunday, March 4
10:00-11:00 p.m. "GCB" (Premiere)

Thursday, March 15
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Missing" (Premiere)

Monday, March 19
8:00-10:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars" (Season Premiere)

Tuesday, March 27
9:00-10:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show" (Season Premiere)

Jaimie Alexander Takes Aim On The Set Of "The Last Stand"

You might remember the lovely Jaimie Alexander from her performance as Sif in this past Summer's Thor. Jaimie released the below shot of herself all weaponed up as her character Sarah Torrance via Twitter while on the set of The Last Stand. The below set photo is Arnold Schwarzenegger approved.