Final Poster for The Last Stand

Screw subtlety, this is how you market an Arnie movie!

Deus Ex: Human Revolution To Hit The Big Screen

First it was Assassins Creed, then yesterday Splinter Cell and now today news comes from CBS Films that Sci Fi classic Deus Ex: Human Revolution is headed to the big screen as the latest attempt to adapt a popular video game into cinematic greatness. The one attempting the adapting is Scott Derrickson (Insidious, The Exorcism of Emily Rose).

I have to confess I got the game for Christmas last year and I'm yet to play it through as I'm lazy and it's quite deep, however it clearly has all the attributes to make for some great sci fi action cinema, from oppressive governments, freedom fighters, terrorists, criminals, corrupt corporations to Blade Runner inspired cities and a hero who has been augmented with cybernetic parts, and from his look should be played by Hugh Jackman, but don't take my word for it, check out the stunning trailer below.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - TV Spot 6

I actually had no idea there had been so many TV spots for The Hobbit, I'm sure it will be very good but it's just not grabbing me the way Lord of the Rings did and now it's been stretched out into 3 parts for dubious reasons.

Rise of the Guardians Movie CLIP - Sleigh

This film just looks like great Christmas fun, a neat little concept that puts a spin on some classic characters, and this particular sequence should be a blast on the big screen.

Rise of the Guardians opens on November 21st.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Trailer

"It's Harry Potter meets Twilight!" I am just sure this statement was blurted out by some sweaty exec at a studio meeting when it came to green-lighting this.

I can't see an ounce of originality or even a dollop of the cool factor in here at all, it doesn't even look all that well made, but with the aforementioned franchises dead or about to be, this looks like it's taking aim for that young adult fantasy franchise throne.

Star Trek Into Darkness Following Dark Knight Strategy - Opening Minutes Screening in IMAX Next Month

True or false, the history books will state the tragic passing of Heath Ledger, and the accompanying rumors of "Playing the Joker made him kill himself" and so on, shot public awareness of The Dark Knight to Must-See status. A disputable claim, but many have counter-pointed that argument stating the popularity of its predecessor Batman Begins, strong word-of-mouth in its original theatrical run and home video sales. I've heard many say the real dealmaker was Warner Brothers' then-unheard of decision of attaching the opening sequence in front of I Am Legend at select IMAX screenings that prior Christmas 2007.

Paramount is taking note. The first nine minutes of Star Trek Into Darkness, the centerpiece of their 2013 lineup, screens on 500 IMAX theaters of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Said opening set-piece is said to be one of several in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek sequel filmed with IMAX cameras, just like The Dark Knight. Obvious the studio doing their best to replicate the winning strategy; can't say I blame them. Assuming, a trailer will be attached to non-IMAX prints of Hobbit that weekend.

Tom Hardy To Headline Splinter Cell

The path to big screen glory has not been an easy one for video game adaptions unlike comic book movies, in fact there has still not been a video game adaption that has really done the source material justice.

However a few months ago Michael Fassbender was linked with Assassins Creed and now fellow fanboy favourite Tom Hardy is set to star as Sam Fisher in the long awaited adaption of stealth game classic Splinter Cell.

Although Metal Gear Solid is the game credited with making stealth based games popular, it could be argued that Splinter Cell took the gameplay concept to a more difficult and painstaking level. This is, along with Uncharted, the easiest big video game franchise to adapt to the big screen. It looks like the film will land at either Warner Brothers or Paramount.

Below is a look at the games evolution from it's debut in 2002. Sam Fisher will be back in the upcoming Splinter Cell: Blacklist, due early next year.

Your Mission, Should Chris McQuarrie Accept It...

Mission: Impossible may have started as a vanity franchise for Tom Cruise to show every four-five years how awesome it is being Tom Cruise. But you have to hand it to him. He's had the smarts to not stick with the same director. The charm is seeing Cruise handing the IMF keys to someone different every time out (regardless of pre-Mission filmography) to varying success.

Brian De Palma, John Woo, J.J. Abrams, Brad Bird and... Chris McQuarrie?

The Oscar-winning Usual Suspects scribe is the favorite for Mission: Impossible 5. One could interpret the hiring-to-be as a sign Cruise and Paramount’s ecstatic reaction to Jack Reacher. Possible, then again this also spells to me, Paramount's planned "Clancyverse" (starting with Kenneth Branagh's shooting Jack Ryan reboot and Without Remorse, planned to be written/directed by McQuarrie) stalled.

He doesn't scream the obvious choice and that's why it's good.

New Oz: The Great & Powerful Trailer

The first trailer for Oz: The Great & Powerful didn't scream Sam Raimi or The Wizard of Oz. Odd thing to say, I realize, given what a delicious combo the two were.

This second trailer injects plenty of Oz for you, your parents, your kids and anyone else who's ever seen the 1939 masterpiece (which is to say everyone) to recognize. I still don't get the Raimi vibe, the reliance of CG/green-screen everything is too much and while James Franco is a fine actor, albeit overexposed, I'm still not sold.

Announcement For 'Star Wars' Director is Coming

While I'm not a Star Wars fan, I was rather happy when Disney bought Lucasfilm.  Now they can get that franchise back on track.

Much has been made about who will helm the next film in the series and potentially the new trilogy as well.

According to Frank Marshall - husband of new Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy - a decision is coming:

"I do (know) but I can't reveal it, or I won't be alive tomorrow," he said. "I'm really excited about this. I didn't grow up with it, but I was a big fan and have been since the series started. I'll always remember seeing that big mothership go over the screen. I've never forgotten it. I can't wait to see what's next."

My money's on Brad Bird.  That man would be the perfect choice.

We'll find out soon enough.

Source: ComingSoon.net