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A couple of days ago, I hopped over to IGN.com to see what news was coming out of the video game world. When I got there, I saw what appeared to be a very official trailer for a “The Legend of Zelda” movie! I clicked on the link, and watched with anticipation. The acting in the trailer was so-so, the special effects were even cheesier, and all-in-all it wreaked of a higher-end fanboy trailer. With my suspicions now peaked, I jumped onto IMDB to search for any signs of a real “Legend of Zelda” movie, but nothing turned up. So, I went back and looked closer at the IGN site, only to discover that the entire trailer was their brilliant idea of an “April Fool’s” joke!
While the “Fake” trailer is actually quite good for what it is, I think it would work fantastic as a spec trailer to get an actual Zelda film made. And with the amazing fan base that the video game has acquired over the past couple of decades, I don’t think they would have any trouble making money in the box office. I’ll put my bid in and say that if they go ahead with a movie like this, I’ll be behind it 110% (as if that actually meant anything…hehe)!
After you watch the trailer, you have to watch the behind the scenes clip that accompanies it, I think it’s actually better than the trailer itself:
Who’s with me on having them do this for real?
Starring: George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce
Synopsis: Oscar winners George Clooney and Renée Zellweger match wits in Leatherheads, a quick-witted romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America’s nascent pro-football league in 1925.
Clooney plays Dodge Connolly, a charming, brash football hero who is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. The captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country’s attention.
Starring: Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler
Synopsis: Anything can happen on Nim’s Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl’s imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover- the world’s greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim’s father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now, they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim’s Island.
Starring: Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey, Joe Anderson
Synopsis: Based on the terrifying best-seller by Scott Smith, “The Ruins” follows a group of friends who become entangled in a brutal struggle for survival after visiting a remote archaeological dig in the Mexican jungle - where they discover something deadly living among the ruins. “The Ruins” stars Jonathan Tucker (“The Black Donnellys”), Jena Malone (“Pride and Prejudice”), Shawn Ashmore (“X-Men: The Last Stand”), Laura Ramsey (“She’s the Man”) and Joe Anderson (“Across the Universe”). The film is directed by Carter Smith from a screenplay by Scott B. Smith.
In Limited Release:
When you hear the word “Breakdancer”, you probably get images of people in the inner city strangely dancing to hip-hop in semi-gymnastic movements. Mention the term “Breakdancer” to one of the people doing the dancing, and you’re most likely to be the recipient of a nasty look, or a look that says something like, “You just don’t get it”. Somebody might even be gracious enough to explain to you that their proper title is “B-Boy” (or B-Girl), and they take their art seriously.
The history of the B-Boy is very interesting, as it finds its roots in the latter half of the 20th century in the Bronx district of New York City, NY, and now finds itself in nearly every country of the world. B-Boys battle in competitions, both from the simple battles on the streets to the large international competitions like the ones documented in the new film “Planet B-Boy” which came out this past Friday, March 21st.
A couple years ago, when I was living in Nashville, TN, I had the opportunity to hang out with a group of B-Boys, and I must say I was quite impressed with their physical accomplishments. After watching them do what they do, it gave me a whole new respect for the dance form. I think it should be allowed into the Olympics.
Check out the trailer for “B-Boy Planet” below, and let me know what you think. I’m hoping to see it the first chance I get. I haven’t looked yet, but my guess is that it won’t be a “wide release”.
Here’s a link to the movie’s website: PlanetBBoy.com
It looks like Transformers 2 might be coming sooner than expected. During a meet-and-greet on the Universal lot yesterday, Steven Spielberg reportedly announced that not only the story for the Transformers 2 screenplay will be turned in next week, but that they may begin filming as early as this year! Spielberg also confirmed that Shia LaBeouf will return as Sam Witwicky, stating:”Shia has a couple more Transformers ahead of him.”
I loved the Transformers movie, and am excited about the idea of a sequel, but I just really hope they don’t rush it and screw the story up. Too many sequels are ruined that way. Too early to know whether or not Michael Bay will direct, but I’d put my money on it. IMDB has the film slated for a June 2009 release with Ehren Kruger, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci in talks to team write the screenplay.
The first Transformers is due to release on DVD in just 6 days on October 16! My birthday is coming up in two weeks from today, so if anybody wants to get me a great present, this would be a great one! (I also accept Amazon gift cards, Mixed cans of popcorn and TV Shows on DVD.)
