Avatar Coming back to theaters... In surprise 3D

 

Not that anyone is actually shocked by this or wasn't already expecting it. Fox has announced that the ridiculously over rated James Cameron flick Avatar will be re-released into Digital 3D and IMAX 3D theaters on August 27 with over 8 minutes of never before seen footage, yay!

"Since - and largely as of result of - Avatar's release last December, the number of available digital 3D screens has exploded, and moviegoers who missed experiencing the film in 3D, as well as fans that want to return to Pandora again, will now have that opportunity," the studio said.

The award winning smurfs on steroids pulled in 2.7 billion in their first run, and went on to be the highest selling blu ray of all time as well. Which in some ways makes no sense with out the mind blowing 3D experience what does the generic story really have to offer in regular 2D, even if it is in high definition.

They're calling this an opportunity for people that didn't see it in 3D the first time or people that loved it that much to enjoy it again how it was intended to be seen. But I'm calling this plain old greed, they don't give a rats ass about any of that, this is about pushing it over the 3 billion mark.

Just when you thought Hollywood might learn their lesson with live action 3D with all the recent backlash comes this great news. The overrated generic plot that started the widely over used and burnt out trend will remind all of the execs why they're converting everything to 3D for the extra 5 bucks at the box office.

Even Harold and Kumar and Step Up are going 3D... why no one knows. All we can really do is say thank you James Cameron!

Chris Columbus Directing Superman?

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...Chris Columbus?!?

Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures has been keeping developing on Superman: The Man of Steel down to a faint pulse. All we really know is Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas will produce and David Goyer is writing for a Christmas 2012 release.

If Superman Homepage is to be believed, Columbus (whose career went from being Spielberg's Golden Boy screenwriter in the 80s to kick-starting the Harry Potter franchise a decade ago) is WB's helmer of choice. Well he certainly fits the "type" of filmmaker they’d be going after – more inclined to take orders from the studio than say a Michael Bay or Bryan Singer type.

Assuming this is legit; would he do the material truth, justice and the American way? He's an admitted comic-book fan – his name was attached to Daredevil and Fantastic Four during the 90s.

Not to mention, it'd truthfully be an upgrade from his post-Potter filmography – the "Eh..." received film-version of Rent, the abysmal I Love You, Beth Cooper and his most recent ill-fated attempt at launching another fantasy series-turned-effects heavy franchise Percy Jackson.

The sooner they finalize a director (Remember that court ruling mandated they have to be rolling cameras next year), the closer we can get to finding out the identity of our new Last Son of Krypton.

Summit Entertainment Goes Comic-Con

Summit Entertainment, which impacted Comic-Con for the past two years when it introduced thousands to THE TWILIGHT SAGA cast in San Diego, will be doing it again by bringing two of the most anticipated actions films, RED and DRIVE ANGRY 3D, to this year's convention. Summit will provide a first ever look at exclusive footage as well as cast and filmmaker during panels on Thursday, July 22nd and Friday, July 23rd in Hall H.

Details of the panels are as follows:

Thursday, July 22, 2010 – 2:15pm – 3:15pm – Hall H:

RED – Stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Karl Urban, and Mary Louise Parker join director Robert Schwentke and Red's graphic novel writer Warren Ellis as they debut the final trailer exclusively to Comic-Con 2010, before it's ever in theaters, and answer questions about bringing this well known D.C. Comics graphic novel to the big screen. Based on the graphic novel by Ellis, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren star in this explosive action-comedy in which former CIA top agents become the Agency's top targets because of the secrets they know.

Friday, July 23, 2010 – 10:30am – 11:00am – Hall H:

DRIVE ANGRY 3D – In a Comic-Con exclusive, stars of the film including Nicolas Cage and Amber Heard as well as director Patrick Lussier will debut footage from the high-octane, blood-spattered road trip through hell. In this newest action horror shot in 3D, a vengeful father hunts down the people who brutally killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby.

In addition to the exciting panels, Summit Entertainment will once again have a booth set up in the Grand Hall at Comic-Con where the studio will showcase titles from its upcoming slate. Those who stop by will be able to answer a call at the Summit phone booth to speak live with Summit filmmakers and talent or customize a t-shirt at the live t-shirt press. In addition, the prize wheel never stops spinning with thousands of promotional giveaways and exclusive prizes to win throughout the convention!

Showtime Comic-Con Line Up

SHOWTIME has announced its panel line-up for the 2010 Comic-Con which will feature stars from some of the network’s biggest original series. This year’s panels will include the Emmy®-nominated series DEXTER, as well as a special SHOWTIME Anti-Hero panel featuring Dexter’s Michael C. Hall, Californication’s David Duchovny and Weeds’ Mary-Louise Parker. Both panels will be presented on the first day of the world-famous gathering in San Diego on Thursday, July 22. Additionally, the panels will feature producers and writers from Dexter, Weeds, Californication and NURSE JACKIE. The panel schedule and descriptions are as follows:

THE ANTI-HEROES OF SHOWTIME – Thursday, July, 22 from 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM in Ballroom 20

The 21st century anti-hero has become one of the driving forces in recent pop culture and when it comes to the television anti-heroes, SHOWTIME has the winning formula, with subversive characters that connect with the viewing audience. Hear first hand from some of the showrunners, creators and actors who have helped define this phenomenon. Los Angeles Times Pop Culture writer Geoff Boucher will moderate this panel you won't want to miss. Featured panelists will include Michael C. Hall and new showrunner Chip Johannessen of DEXTER, David Duchovny and Executive Producer and creator Tom Kapinos of Californication, Mary-Louise Parker and Executive Producer and creator Jenji Kohan of Weeds, along with Linda Wallem, Executive Producer, writer and one of the creators of NURSE JACKIE.

DEXTER – SEASON 5- Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Ballroom 20

What’s next for America’s favorite serial killer? Moderator Ralph Garman from KROQ’s The Kevin & Bean Morning Show presides over a revealing interview and Q&A session with the stars and executive producers of Dexter that will include an exclusive first-look trailer of the highly anticipated season five premiere. Featured panelists include series star/Executive Producer Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Jennifer Carpenter (Deb), Desmond Harrington (Quinn) and Executive Producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Chip Johannessen (24) and Manny Coto (Star Trek: Enterprise). The fifth season of DEXTER premieres September 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on SHOWTIME.

The SHOWTIME anti-hero messaging will be prominently featured throughout Comic-Con with high-impact advertising both outdoor and within the convention center. The official lanyards for the over 130,000 attendees at Comic-Con will be branded by SHOWTIME, and in a media company first, every shuttle bus at Comic-Con will be branded with the SHOWTIME anti-hero creative.

All weekend long, fans can satisfy their obsession with America’s favorite serial killer by heading over to the SHOWTIME booth (#4129) for Dexter giveaways and signings. In addition, licensed merchandise for the series can be found at the Entertainment Earth and Biff Bang Pow booth (#2343).

The network will also launch an interactive game exclusively for Comic-Con titled "Dexter Game On," where players will step into Dexter’s mind and unlock content from season five. Additional details for the interactive promotion will be released in the upcoming weeks. Devoted fans of the series know that all of Dexter's victims are marked with a small incision on their right cheek, and at Comic-Con, those fans can show their love for the series by sporting a DEXTER "cheek slash" tattoo. SHOWTIME will distribute over 100,000 lick-'n-stick tattoos throughout all four days of Comic-Con. Fans are encouraged to take pictures of themselves at various locations around the convention and upload them to the "Dexter Game On" site. As they play throughout the weekend, gamers have the chance to unlock exclusive content and pick up DEXTER- themed merchandise including season four DVDs. SHO.com will launch a dedicated Comic-Con microsite that will bring the convention experience to the fans who are not able to attend. The site will host the highly anticipated season five Dexter trailer and content from the Anti-Hero panel, to be showcased immediately after the Comic-Con panels.

Billy Loomis Takes A Stab At "Law & Order: LA"

The newest Law & Order spinoff has cast their first major role. Skeet Ulrich, best known by me for his role in "Scream" as Billy Loomis has been selected to play one of the two lead detectives according to THR.

Not bad casting to be honest, Ulrich can act a little, although he has more of a "bad guy" vibe to him. It will be interesting to see him as a lead on the good side of the fence. The handful of people that actually watched "Jericho" will probably be geeked up.

"Law & Order: Los Angeles" or LOLA, will begin production towards the end of this month. Big shoes to fill, considering the original "Law & Order" was canceled this past season after 20 years on the air.

Betty White Is Still "Hot In Cleveland"

My lady Betty White continues to kick all kinds of ass. From "Saturday Night Live" to putting 4.8 million asses in the seats for her new show "Hot In Cleveland", Lady White is bringing it.

According to THR, TV Land's "Hot In Cleveland" is going to been seen on the network for a second season. The show is produced by Sean Hayes, the more "flamboyant one" in "Will & Grace".

Here is what the President of TV Land, Larry W. Jones had to say about the success of the show and the upcoming season:

"We are so excited that 'Hot in Cleveland' was embraced by viewers in such a big way. We absolutely love the show and can't wait to see what hilarious new experiences these characters will encounter."

The only remaining "Golden Girl" is not sitting still, heck I was just watching a re-run of "The Middle" and she was playing a librarian.

"Smallville" Returns To Comic Con

Originally Posted On Our Sister Site: SupermanLives.net

Calling all “Smallville” fans – from Metropolis to San Diego! Series star/executive producer Tom Welling with the cast and producers of “Smallville” return to Comic-Con International: San Diego on Sunday, July 25, to celebrate the show’s 10th and final season as well as its final appearance at the world’s greatest pop culture convention.

Making his second appearance at Comic-Con, Welling will join showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, as well as series stars Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman and Justin Hartley, for the show’s panel session on Sunday at 10:00–11:00 a.m. in Ballroom 20 of the San Diego Convention Center. Featuring an exclusive sneak peek at clips from the final season’s premiere episode, the panel will answer fans’ questions and provide a look at what lies ahead on the acclaimed super hero series. Acclaimed writer/producer Geoff Johns (“Smallville,” chief creative officer at DC Entertainment) will moderate.

“Smallville” returns on Friday nights this fall, airing at 8/7c on The CW: The series premieres on September 24. In advance of the final season, Warner Home Video will release “Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season” on Blu-rayTM and DVD on September 7.

New Clip 'salt'

Columbia Pictures along with Yahoo have released the new trailer for the Angelina Jolie Spy Thriller Salt. I know I'm not the only one that thinks this looks all kinds of awesome, but I still can't figure out why. This seems to be Jolies "thing", but for some reason it hasn't gotten old yet, at least not for me anyways. I don't know if its because she's such a great actress or I just love to watch her run and jump around, I really have no idea.

CIA officer Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who Is Salt?"

opening in theaters on July 23, 2010

"Machete" Photos Surface Everywhere

The good folks over at Latino Review and Coming Soon have been treated with some exclusive photos from Robert Rodriguez's upcoming gore fest "Machete". You can view them below. Where are our exclusive photos Fox?

New Machete Poster

The movie that never should have been made but actually was, is starting to ramp up their marketing. Chud's got their hands on the first of what's sure to be a slew of posters for Robert Rodriguez's new flick Machete.

I can't say that I'm honestly all that interested in this, but it has Robert DeNiro who also happens to be featured in the surprisingly bad ass poster below, so I may have to give it a chance after all.

Machete is set for release on September 3, 2010.